Customized Hair Care Formulas by Formulate PLUS GIVEAWAY!

Have you guys heard of customized hair care products designed specifically for your hair?  No, I'm not talking about shampoos or conditioners that you buy at a store for dry or color treated hair that is made for everyone.  I'm talking SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU!  

Well, recently I had the opportunity to try a customized shampoo and conditioner made for me...ME!  Formulate is a brand that customizes hair care formulas to solve the world's personal hair care problems.  

Formulate.co is the website for Formulate.  To get your own personalized shampoo and conditioner, that works JUST FOR YOUR HAIR, you will take a quiz regarding your hair type and condition.  The quiz will ask particular questions about your hair, such as; if your hair is color treated, dry, oily as well as how often do you wash your hair, what are your favorite scents, what are you looking for when it comes to your hair, etc.  

Once you answer the quiz, Formulate will display the ingredients that they find will work best with your hair.  You can then choose the best time to receive your hair products...immediately or sometime down the road.  Formulate's hair care products are Sulfate Free, Paraben Free, preservative free and Cruelty free.  If you're not used to using a Sulfate Free shampoo and conditioner, it may take an average of 3 tries for Formulate to create the perfect formula for you.  After your first wash, you may experience slightly oily hair, as I did, but that is totally normal and expected...Remember, your going Sulfate Free!  

               Photo BEFORE using Formulate

If your first formula is just not right and not working for you, Formulate will work with you to adjust your ingredients and ship you a new formula, free of charge.  Formulate is driven to provide the best shampoo and conditioner for your hair.  I've been using Formulate for approximately 3 weeks now and I can tell a BIG difference.  I have naturally curly, colored treated hair and my hair looks healthier, shinier and...MY CURLS ARE SO DEFINED AND BOUNCY!

                  Photo AFTER using Formulate!

It took me a while to get used to shampoo that did not produce a lot of foam or suds and found myself using quite a bit of Formulate, because I was looking for that sudsy result.  YOU DON'T NEED THAT FOAMING, SUDSY SHAMPOO!  Just because it contains no sulfate, doesn't mean it's not working.  My hair is proof of that and I can't thank Formulate enough, for reaching out to me to try their products.

I will be honest...I did not know if I would like a sulfate free shampoo and conditioner or, if it would even work for me, but it did!  I love Formulate allows you to choose your own fragrance from their list; how they REALLY go in depth and detail when quizzing you about our own hair and hair issues.  

If you guys have not tried, or even heard of Formulate, you must check them out and give these guys a chance to create your own hair care formula.  Your hair will thank you!

BEFORE YOU GO....I've partnered up with Formulate in a GIVEAWAY!!! Enter the giveaway here... https://www.formulate.co/u/jeni_fini


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***I received a complimentary product, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased review.  REGARDLESS...all opinions expresses are 100% my own and I only recommend products that I love and trust***

Shielo Vibrancy Hydrating Conditioner

I have very dry hair, hence, I don't wash it every day.  Maybe every other day or so, but every time I do wash my hair, it never fails, I end up with a hand full of hair.  I don't like to condition my hair EVERY day, as I feel this may weigh my already thick hair down.  Conditioning my hair is just as important as washing it, because I need something to detangle, control the frizz and smooth out my hair.

I was thrilled to get the opportunity to test Shielo Vibrancy Hydrating Conditioner.  The hydrating conditioner does not contain any sulfate or parabens.  These two ingredients are usually found in shampoos or conditioners, allowing the product to spread smoothly and thick over your hair, but also adding un-needed elements as well.

The first thing I noticed about this conditioner is that it smelled wonderful.  It had a very nice scent, almost a fresh scent.  It also doesn't take very much, although I can see myself using a little more because I'm so used to having that silky feel to my hair when I condition. The directions state to start from the scalp and work your way to the ends of your hair.  For extra hydration, leave on for two minutes. I tend to leave my conditioner on my hair maybe 5 minutes, long enough for me to finish in the shower.  

This conditioner contains plant proteins, sea silk and peptides to replenish, strengthen and shine your hair, while the shea butter adds a protective moisture barrier to seal the hair shaft.  I've used this product 3 times already and I can tell my hair is easier to straighten, does not have as much frizz look to it and makes my hair look shinier, without adding shine products to my hair.





Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above in exchange for review from Giveaway Service website. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Reference ID: pm7b0b215cd86328c14a9191f4b3799eb9 

Matrix Biolage Conditioner Review

I have very dry and coarse hair, therefore, I ALWAYS have to condition my hair.  Now, with that being said, I don't wash my hair everyday because I have dry hair and that can become frizzy.  If I ever forget to condition my hair, I might as well rewash and do it all over again because my hair is not 'fixable' unless it has that soft feel to it.

I was thrilled to have the opportunity, to try the Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner for Coarse Hair. I've seen this in many salons and even had it used on my hair before.  I love the generous sized bottle I received, 16.9 oz and better yet, I love the dispense top.  I hate having to either unscrew the top or try to open the flip top of a conditioner when my hands are wet. All I have to do is give this baby a few pumps and I'm done!  No worries about putting the lid back on or closing the top!

This Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner for Coarse Hair is non-stripping, contains no harsh salts and no parabens.  It's recommended to use 6-8 pumps, depending on hair length and to leave in for at least 5 minutes...to give it time to nourish and condition your hair and then rinse thoroughly.

I absolutely love this conditioners!  It's one of the best I've used so far.  I normally blow dry my hair after washing and conditioning, but decided to leave it up in a towel and then let it air dry the rest of the way while I was sleeping.  The next morning, I had the softest hair ever and even through out the day, my hair still felt soft.  I always trust a conditioner, or a shampoo, when it's advertised and used in a salon.  

The Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner gently lifts impurities from the hair, leaving your hair manageable, while at the same time, deeply nourishes and controls frizz by smoothing cuticle texture.  You won't find any heavy Silicones in this product.

The best part of this Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner for Coarse Hair, is that for the price of ONE BOTTLE, that you would normally pay at a salon or online retail store, you actually receive TWO BOTTLES with the seller of this Conditioner on Ebay.  I've priced individual bottles of this conditioner and they run anywhere between $19.50 - $26.00 a bottle.  Net Market Store on Ebay, is offering TWO bottles for only $27.00.  I call that an AMAZING deal!  

You can get this AMAZING deal by going HERE. 


***I received this product, free, in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Pura d' or Argan Oil Hair Conditioner & Argan Oil Review

I am a big fan of Argan Oil. Why?  Because it has so many benefits and does wonders for the hair, face and nails!  Argan oil has become very popular in the markets today and with good reason!  

The first product shown, Pura d'or Argan Oil Hair Conditioner, comes in a 16 oz vibrant blue pump bottle.  The blue bottle is the first thing that caught my attention when I received this product.  The conditioner itself, smells wonderful!  It is a Lavender Vanilla scent, which I love! I applied this to my damp hair, after washing it and let it set for about 2 minutes.  Once I rinsed my hair, my hair felt soft and after allowing my hair to dry, my hair was shinier than usual...not oily or greasy, but a healthy looking shine.

The Pura d'or Argan Oil Hair Conditioner:
99% Vegetable Base Ingredients
Manages Frizz
Enhances Shine
Argan Oil Based
Paraben, Sulfate and Gluten Free


Argan Oil is said to nourish and condition your hair, leaving it soft, shiny and healthy looking.  It's perfect for dry hair, that may have the frizzies.  That's why I love this Pura d'or Argan Oil Hair Conditioner.  I have dry hair and this is the perfect product for my hair!

The next product, Pura d'or Pure and Organic Argan oil, comes in a 4 oz bottle.  This bottle is a little bigger than the bottles I'm used to receiving.  Normally , I receive a 2 oz bottle, but I love the 4 oz bottle as I know it will last me a very long time.  

Pura d'or Pure and Organic Argan Oil is perfect for your nails, cuticles, creating a smoother skin, plus much much more. 


Pura d'or Pure and Organic Argan Oil:
Diminishes Wrinkles
Stimulates Skin Cells
Reduces Appearance of Scaring and Stretch Marks
Creates Softer Smoother Skin
Reliefs for Eczema and Psoriasis
Restores Nutrient Content to Skin Cells
Helps Repair Damaged Hair







MORE ABOUT PURA D' OR
For more than four years, Pura d'or has been growing a culture planted on a natural set of values and beliefs. But when all is said and done it comes down to one unified mission—to create organic personal care solutions that naturally work.
All our ingredients are grown on trees, not in test tubes. Our products are artisanally handcrafted by a hybrid team of artists and scientists, not by machines. Some say that this is a step backward, but we believe that this is a step in the direction of how things should be
Pura d'or creates better beauty products from ingredients that are not only naturally beneficial, but are also sustainably grown and raised with respect for the animals that eat them and the people who produce them. 

Visit Pura D' Or athttp://purador.com
There, you will find many products to choose from and ones that you can trust and will love!



***This is a sponsored post by Brandbacker and Pura d'or.  All opinions and thoughts are 100% pure my own and I have received the above products, in exchange, for an honest review.