Color me disappointed. Anyone that knows me personally will know that I am a huge product junkie. I can't turn down any new or interesting looking product, especially when it comes to hair. I've heard nothing but good things about this product from various sources online. Well imagine my excitement when I discover this at my local Walgreens. There was only one left in stock and the price was something around 5-6 dollars, so I jumped on it.
Here's some info on me. I have collar bone length relaxed hair. My hair is very thick and always dry. I was looking for a stand-alone leave-in conditioner that would keep my hair soft and frizz free until it had dried. Then I would continue with my regular hair routine for styling.
I did have some high expectations, I'll admit. However, with that aside, it just didn't do anything for me. I tried putting anywhere from a nickel-sized amount to a huge dollop. Still nothing. My hair still felt dry and unmanageable. The smell is very light and pleasant so I wanted so bad for it to work, but it didn't. I'm now reviewing this product after having used up about 90% of the bottle. So I've tried just about everything. The only good use I've found for it was layering it under my Hawaiian Silky. The two together produced an okay result.
Overall I'm giving this product a C+. The smell is good and it's not heavy or oily. I just don't want to have to layer a bunch of leave-ins to achieve my desired result.
Whoop! I requested this free sample about a week ago and it's already here. This was one of those texting offers where it's done through your cell phone. Here's the link you can check to see if there are anymore available. Just text the word, as instructed, to the 5 digit number and you should get a text back, if there are more samples left, on the next steps to follow. Very quick and easy. Razor sample.
I can already tell you that I love this product because I've received a sample of this back in August of 2012, from Walmart.com. This razor has a very sturdy gel-like handle which keeps it from slipping out of your hands in the shower. Also, it claims to have a "water-activated moisturizing serum" which I love because it totally eliminated the need for shaving cream for me (until the serum runs out; serum lasts about 3-4 weeks). It glides smoothly on the skin and doesn't tug on it. Some people may be intimidated by the five blades but there really is no need to be. It just serves to give you the closest shave possible, not to mutilate your legs.
Personally, I love this product and it's the best razor I've ever used. My favorite part about it is that it comes with so many blades. I have always been frustrated by some of the other razors that only came with a measly two or three blades, which never quite cut it for me (haha-get it?).
Here's where the college student budget thing comes into play: Once the serum has finished you can try using hair conditioner to shave with. It gives you an even closer shave than shaving cream. This gives you more use out of your razor before you need to go and purchase another cartridge. Works like a charm.
Hello everyone!
First and foremost allow me to express my appreciation of your spending the time to read through my blog. I am incredibly grateful. I am not the most eloquent writer in the world but I'll do my best to provide thorough and realistic reviews from my honest point of view. (The perspective of an African-American woman with relaxed hair and a college student budget.) I will be writing reviews on mostly cosmetics, skincare and hair-care products. These will all just be my own opinion and I am not getting paid by anyone to do any of this. I've just got a lot of time on my hands and I've decided to pick this up as a hobby. I might s well since I'm always testing out different products. My only desire is that you, the reader, will benefit from my own personal experiences. I know how helpful consulting different opinions can be when it comes to trying out new products. Hope this helps!
Anjuhleen
