Saturday, December 18, 2010

Product Review: Jason Thin to Thick Conditioner

Jason Natural Cosmetics Conditioner, Thin-To-Thick Hair & Scalp Therapy

I never understood why there was a need for hair products that thickened hair, until I became ill, the effects of the illness caused my hair to fall out and thinned, I was left with areas of my head where my scalp showed. 

I found Jason's Thin-To-Thick conditioner and shampoo, with one wash my hair was thicker almost as thick as before the illness;  this products thicken my hair so that those areas where my scalp shown was not as visible.

 I really enjoy using this conditioner; when my hair was extremely thin I searched for conditioner that would thicken my hair without too much product build-up or chemicals. I did not want a hair product that would irritate my scalp further causing hair loss. This product is sulfate free and paraben free: Note: not all Jason's beauty products are free of sulfates, parabens and other skin irritants: please carefully read Jason's beauty product  labels to make sure you are purchasing chemical free ingredients.

If you are suffering from thin or thinning hair from heredity, hormones, or sickness first talk to your doctor or a hair and scalp expert and/or licensed trichologist, to see whats the best and safest way to thicken your hair, some hair products may irritate the scalp which can cause more hair loss, so please do all your research before trying hair products.

Note: The Thin-To-Thick Hair conditioner & shampoo feels like a medicated hair products, so if you are sensitive to medicated hair products this product may not be for you

This conditioner is loaded with different types of protein, protein strengthens and thickens hair and can cause brittle hair if used to often:

Sea Kelp/Algae Extract
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5),
Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Rice Protein
Soy Protein 

Reminder: When using protein conditioners remember to follow up with a hydrating (moisturizing) conditioner to prevent brittle dry hair. 

I was using this conditioner at least three days a week, but stopped because my hair became extremely dry and brittle, the old formula had less heavy proteins but did have Peppermint Oil and Menthol in both the conditioner and shampoo

NOTE: Peppermint and Menthols (medicated ingredients) in many hair products can strip the hair of natural oils and cause brittle dry hair.

If your hair is thin you should be aware that this products contain strong proteins and menthol like peppermint which can not only dry-out hair, if using this condition on a daily basis can over-condition your hair with protein which causes brittle, dry hair with hair strands thicker in some areas and remain thin in other areas, which leads to breakage.

Cost: $7-$13.00 Online and in Local Grocery (Health) Stores 
Size: 8 oz.
Scent: Minty 
Consistency: Creamy & Thick
Feeling on scalp: Tingly medicated feel when applying the conditioner it feels like a medicated conditioner because of the (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol 
Effective??? This product is effective in thickening thin hair

The old ingredients had more organic ingredients with botanicals 


The new formula have alcohols and fillers also with theses new ingredients effected of the softness of my hair which felt less hydrated; though the new formula still does a great job of thickening hair.

New  Ingredients: 
Hawaiian Sea Kelp (Algae Extract), Soft Water (Purified), Ceteareth-20, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Gel, Behentrimonium Methylsulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Acetamide MEA, Marigold Extract, Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) Leaf Extract, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Planthenol 3, Stearyl Alcohol, Horsetail Extract (Organic Silicone), Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin, Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Wheat Oligosaccharides, Biosaccharide Gum 1, Mucopolysaccharides, Steardimonium Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Vitamin C (Ester C), Jojoba Oil, Phyto-Complex of the Following:, Juniper, Cedarwood, Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens), Yarrow, Burdock, Lavender, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Rice Protein, Benzophenone 3, Soy Protein, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Folic Acid (Folate) Vitamin B12, Methylparaben, Cysteine HCl, Propylparaben, Citric Acid (pH Balancing), Essential Oil


http://www.amazon.com/Jason-Thick-Shampoo-Conditioner-Combo/dp/B0006GZADU

Try the pair of Conditioner & Shampoo out!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Seriously Dry New Growth: Bring Out The Reinforcements!

Ok as you guys know I have natural 4A\B Slash quad Z's hair, so at times my hair gets stubborn and just plain difficult to moisturize, thats when I bring out "The Reinforcements"







Honey 1 TB

Mayo 2-4 TB


and  Cholestorol  Generous Amount (Whatever amount needed)

I mix these bad boys together, apply to the my whole head: and a little extra on the driest part: New Growth

I leave this on for 30 minutes (with or with out heat, your choice): I dont leave it on longer: since it may over moisturize the hair and cause too much elasticity: which is not a good thing

I rinse out and follow up with sealing my hair: I dont rinse with shampoo (only when my hair has extreme product build-up), but I do risnse with a Vinegar Rinse every now and then if theres is light conditioner build-up.

Results: My wet it is soft, detangled and moisturized, when my hair is completly dry: Soft fluffy texture

Try it: Your hair may thank you

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Loyal to the Business

http://consumerist.com/2005/12/snack-nails-egregious-self-inflicted-product-placement.html

Okay this makes me smile, I've seen sports team logos on nails why not of your favorite brand of chips???

For the World Series in 2000, one Yankee fanatic had her nails done for 8 hours, the nail tech painted the New York Yankees logo on all 10 of her finger nails, done the old fashion way: nail polish; this was before the Minx craze people. The cost about $80??? Her nails look great, I couldn't find the 2000 Yankees World Series archives pictures of the Yankee fanatic nails, but I did find this picture:

This picture isn't the New York Yankee's nail logo I was speaking about but this lady is a fanatic. 







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