Try’em Out Tuesday – sanity for the curly haired girls

Yes, I do realize that I have not been the greatest about keeping on top of my (suppose to be) weekly tuesday edition! So without further delay here is my inconsistent weekly review of a product that all of you curly girls will soon not be able to live without!

As most people with curly or wavy hair know, finding the perfect product to make those curls look presentable and even dare I say..sexy..can be the most frustrating experience. I often find myself resorting to spending at least a half hour under the hot blow-dryer and then straightener in an effort to straighten these God given curl waves. It’s rather ironic when I could be spending a fraction of the time doing my hair if it were to just wear it natural..but the unknown scares me and it is putting it kindly when saying that the outcome of wearing my hair natural is unknown (as in I never know how it is going to turn out)!

Needless to say (though i’m going to) when you find the perfect hair product it rocks your world! Well hold on to your panties girls because I am about to reveal such a product..

Yes, this product is a miracle worker!!

The first product that I tried was the Tress Effects styling gel (and it is still my favorite of the bunch)!

Let’s go straight to the Sephora website to find out just what this product is all about..

“What it is:
A versatile styling aid to define curls and fight frizz.
What it does:
Ouidad Tress Effects Styling Gel works with your hair's own inner memory to provide a superior, all-day, natural-looking hold.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
What else you need to know:
A blend of special proteins and vitamin B5 create "memory lock" for manageability. Botanicals and collagen help smooth uplifted cuticles to help prevent frizz and tame fly-aways.”

This stuff is no joke..the first time I used it I could tell a drastic difference in the softness and definition of my curls, all with minimal frizz (which we know sells it right then and there)!

I was so thrilled with the Tress Effects gel that I went back to Sephora the next week to check out what other gems this company makes. One of my best friends recommended this product in the first place and she swears by the “Climate Control heat and humidity gel”.

And again according to the Sephora website:

What it is:
A must-have styling aid to control frizz in all climates.
What it does:
Ouidad Climate Control® Heat & Humidity Gel is a heat-activated styling essential that protects, hydrates, and nourishes hair for stunning, smooth results. The formula's European Wheat Protein complex has a shielding effect on the hair that "breathes" with the humidity, protecting the hair shaft and helping to prevent hair from expanding. Hair is left looking and feeling soft and sleek.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
What else you need to know:
Amino acids and vitamin A nourish and hydrate hair, leaving it touchable, manageable, and full of shine.

One of the great things about these products (besides that facts that it changes curly hair as we know it) is that they aren’t too pricey and the last a long time! The gels run from about $15-22. Oh and right now at Sephora they are having some amazing package deals where you can get 3 full size products (pre-packaged but with all the essentials) for just $30!

This is a deal you just can’t pass up! Oh and one more thing before I leave you with this amazing product, that by the way I give an A++, is that the website also provides you with styling guides created by the make of this gem including her own method..the shake and rake. I recommend if you purchase these products to check it out. I have used it the way she says it, although i think her method works better for longer hair, and I have used to it just to scrunch it too and it works great both ways! Enjoy!