I had the privilege of meeting Jane Carter at the natural hair pre-show meet up discussed in my last entry. I'd seen her products week after week in whole foods, but I was relatively content with my current regimen and wasn't desperate to deviate. After seeing how passionate she was about her products and how driven she seemed to educate the consumer on growing healthy hair, I was glad to give it a try. The next day I visited her booth at the World Natural Hair Show and purchased the following:
Hydrating Invigorating Shampoo SLS-Free
Moisture Nourishing Shampoo
Nutrient Replenshing Conditioner
Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner
Nourish & Shine
Twist & Lock
So, I have been using the products (with the exception of the sulfate free shampoo) since April 10th and must say I am beyond impressed. Even though the Moisture Nourishing Shampoo contains sulfates my hair is not left feeling stripped. The consistency is very thick and rich, a little goes a very long way. It left my hair and scalp clean and refreshed. I can't wait to try the sulfate free shampoo, but I had been using quite a bit of product containing silcones and needed a sulfate shampoo to throughly remove any residue from my hair.
The rinse-out conditioner is awesome!!!! I'm used to using tons and tons of conditioner to coat my hair in order to detangle. I split my hair down the middle in two puffs to cleanse and condition. A half-dollar sized dollop was enough to create slip and soften each section. That alone blew my mind. It's nothing for me to go thru a bottle of conditioner in two or three weeks. This product is so rich and creamy, I could see it lasting for 3 times as long. And the slip is great my shower brush glided thru my hair with little effort. As my hair gets longer the detangling process is becoming more tedious, so a product that cuts the time down tremendously is a god-send.
The leave-in was the product I did not believe would do much for my hair. I tend to need thicker products to coat and kind of weigh the hair down to help control the curls. Boy was I wrong! This liquidy leave-in spray, had my curls popping and left them soft and shiny! Even if you spray the solution on the back of your hand and allowed it to dry and then rubbed the coated area you and feel how moisturizing it really is.
Nourish and shine is the daily moisturizer and to me it's the star of the show. The fragrance alone is alluring enough on it's own, (all the products smell incredible) but the texturizer of this buttery blend speaks volumes. It's thick and rich, filled with nourishing blends of natural butters, vitamins and such that feed your hair, scalp and skin like plant food. I've been using it daily on my hair and body. It's thick but due to all of the butters it melts smoothly when rubbed between your hands and absorbs into hair or skin. It left a great sheen and didn't feel greasy.
Lastly, the Twist & Lock, which I used on dry double strand twists, did exactly as it claims. It left my twist shiny, soft, and held them beautifully. It is a great product however, I am able to get the same results using Cantu Leave-in mixed with olive oil. That is only a five dollar product for 16oz, versus a $22 for half the size. I did love my results however when on a penny crunch, I'd definitely choose the Cantu and olive oil. (SB: cantu does not mix well with gels, but work great with oils.)
There are a few more items from this line I'm eager to try, but as for the ones I've used I'd definitely call myself a Jane Carter fan. The rinse out condish and the Nourish & Shine have made it onto my staple products list and I will be repurchasing soon. I will update this entry after I give the sulfate-free shampoo a whirl.
If you've been considering the line, go ahead and give it a try. I'm sure there's something for everyone to love
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