Review- Obliphica Hair Treatment Moisturizing Cream

Obliphica Moisturizing Treatment Cream maximizes nutrition for your hair, combining styling features that help sculpt your hair, without it feeling greasy or sticky. Made from unique, natural ingredients, minerals and a range of moisturizers, the cream improves the look and styling of your hair, while nurturing and strengthening it. Especially developed to combat harsh sun, hard water and rough weather conditions, it is a versatile product that adds sheen, texture, and control to all hair types. 5 oz, $17.95.

An obliphica is a rare fruit found in the Himalayas and Siberia, known for its natural healing powers and nutrient rich properties. If you're not exactly up for a trek through Siberia to hunt for a mysterious fruit, take comfort in Obliphica's line of beauty products, all touting the benefits of the super-fruit without the hassle of trying to find one. Obliphica's Hair Treatment Moisturizing Cream is a rich hair cream that is perfect for dry, damaged, frizzy hair. It leaves hair smooth, shiny, and conditioned, without weighing down your style or looking greasy. If you don't wash your hair daily, like many of us damaged hair girls, the product is amazing in that it won't build up and look gross after skipping a few shampoos, and it leaves your hair smelling absolutely divine. I would highly recommend this product to anyone concerned about dry damaged hair, as it really works wonders!

Review- RUSK Gleam Lusterizing Creme

Rusk Designer Collection Gleam Creme is infused with a formula that protects against thermal damage and contains UV protectants. Gleam Lusterizing Creme detangles and leaves hair frizz-free and smooth. Apply Gleam to wet or dry hair to provide instant, reflective shine. Gleam can be cocktailed with any other Rusk Designer Collection product. $14 for 3.5 oz.

I attempted to be as unbiased a jury as possible by using this on both wavy "non-blown-out" hair post airdry, as well as, before and then after a blowout to fully analyze its 'gleaming' properties. In terms of the amount I used, and this is key, I rubbed a tiny amount on in both cases when my hair was already dry and a bit more when it was wet. It worked best pre-blowout since the product is fairly thick and heavy and the heat was able to burn a lot of the weightiness off. I feel confident that it could roll with the changing needs of your daily hair regime if a judicious amount of the product is applied accordingly. It smells like other RUSK products, clean and woodsy, and the shine it imparts is true to it name. I should admit that I have a soft spot for this brand. I think they're really classy. This one definitely measures up.

Trish says: My hair can be so high-maintenance sometimes. It seems to work with some products and simply fall flat on others. Unfortunately, for me, I don't think my hair can handle the richness and thickness of this RUSK Lusterizing Gleam Creme. It did take the frizz out as promised, but after a nice small lather of the cream, my hair just sank, frizz-free, but floppy. I'm sure this is a nice cream to use for frizz-control and shine purposes, but with hair so delicate and fine, this cream might be just a bit too bold and strong for me. It is probably most beneficial for someone with thicker hair and a stronger hold. I have a feeling this is a great product, just not for the likes of me and my fussy hair.

Hillary says: This gloss looks really good in my hair. My hair should have been as dull as dishwater today with the myriad of products I had to put in it to make it behave, but the Gleam made the final blow-dry reveal a lustrous head of hair. Honestly, before we got these products to review I hadn't given RUSK a second look in the haircare aisle. Now I'm thinking maybe I should get the whole line up. I'm really impressed with both the Gleam and my favorite new product- the Primer.

Deedlejuse says: I totally agree with all of the above. I don't often blow dry, so I tried this products both ways and was impressed with the effect each way. Of course the shine was more pronounced when I blew-dried, but still noticeable when I didn't. All in all I liked everything I tried from Rusk, and like Hillary am seriously contemplating the addition of more of their products to my arsenal!

Amanda S. Says: I wish I could agree with everyone, but I feel sort of let down by this product! It makes me sad too because I am usually such a huge fan of Rusk items. I have to admit, I am really hard on hair shining/anti-frizz products and put them to serious tests. But today was the second big test I've given the stuff and it didn't work that well for me. It's been raining on and off all day and it's also pretty humid, and by the time I got back at my desk from lunch my hair was a fuzzy insane mess on the top and little awful flyaway hairs were going everywere. This is something I've been able to fight off fairly well, even in this abusive NYC summer, with other products for less money. So I can't give this a 100% seal of approval. I do admit though, it did make my hair extra soft.

Sultana says: I have frizzy, dry & color-treated hair. I haven't liked one cream so far. I usually use serums because they tend to tame my frizz better. When I tried this cream from RUSK, I was blown away! It instantly detangled my hair and made it soft and shiny! This deeply impressed me and like Hillary, I will take a better look when I come across RUSK in the hair care aisle. This is definitely worth the money. It is around the same cost of some of the serums I usually buy. To top it off, its very light weight and it does not leave a residue on your hands. This is my new favorite!

Review- RUSK Priming Creme

It's a Resurfacing Texture Creme. Lightweight priming creme that smooths the cuticle for instant styling control and is the perfect primer for porous and chemically-treated hair. Hydrating properties leave hair silky soft with incredible shine. Humidity-resistant formula protects hair from harmful UVB rays. Contains Thermplex that provides thermal protection from heat stress caused by daily use of styling appliances.

Doesn't just the description above make you want to go out and buy it? And it's true. It's as good as it sounds. Ok, I can't actually tell if it's providing protection from heat stress yet (I'd have to use it every time I washed my hair for quite a long time before I could come to that conclusion) but I enthusiastically tell you that this stuff is great for hair like mine- wavy to straight, dry, too soft to be manageable, etc. This gave my hair just the texture it needed to make blow dry effortlessly with a round bristle brush. True I said something similar about the Arrojo hair creme, but I feel like this one is a little more goof-proof. Also add in the UVB protection and I'm sold (God am I a sucker for SPF). I honestly didn't know this creme had any protective qualities before I used it and I still came away with a wonderful opinion of it. All the rest is just icing on the cake. Additionally, my hair still looked good the next day. I can't wait to hear what our curly haired reviewers have to say about it, but I highly recommend it for anyone with dry hair who is blow drying it straight. Oh, one last thing: my tiny travel tube is going to last forever. You only need to use the slightest bit.

Deedlejuse Says: I totally agree with how wonderful this product is! I only had to use it once before I knew how great it was. Like Hillary says it leaves your hair silky smooth and so beautiful, even until the next day, which is great for me since I don't have so much time for styling. I (also) love the SPF, I am also trying another SPF protectant for one's hair and I have to tell you this summer compared to last I have seen a vast improvement in shine and the overall health of my hair.... So don't just think its a silly addition to the arsenal, its important and worth it! The smell is really nice, feminine and slightly musky, but not in an earthy way. More like a perfume smell than anything. This product, and Rusk in general, gets two thumbs up from over here!

Josephine says: I can't decide if I like the Gleam creme or this one more. This worked amazingly with wet hair set to airdry. My curls had a very interesting quality to them once they dried--they weren't bouncy looking or even particularly clean. Instead they looked totally rock and roll and insouciant. The potential hair looks I am prepped to roll out with this quality of curl are kind of awesome.

Amanda S. Says: I was decidedly NOT a fan of the Gleam creme by Rusk, but I will give a high five to the Priming creme for sure. My hair felt awesome the entire week I used it, and I was given extra complements about how well behaved my hair is considering I'm trying to grow it out a bit and it has straggly awful pieces fighting me every step of he way. Reasonably priced and really awesome stuff, I am definitely going to pick up a bottle at Ricky's.

Trish Says: If there's only one hairstyling product to have on hand, this is the one. I'm a wash and go type of hair care gal. My routine consists of showering and then putting it up in a bun to dry. The results at best are usually unpredictable. But, with this Priming cream, I can get the look I'm hoping to achieve with the least amount of work necessary. For thin/fine hair types - this cream is so very lightweight and sculpting at the same time. It works as a primer, smoother, corrector, disciplinarian, therapist, etc...a must have for all hair-care types as well as the less inclined - your hair will be so thankful!

Sultana says: I too cannot decide if I like the Primer or the Gleam better. They both are absolutely great products. I will say this, I used the Primer alone almost as if it was a gel. I crunched my hair to create waves and the Primer helped keep them wavy. At the same time, I didn't feel the need to put anything additionally. This is good if your hair is semi-wet and you are in a rush. It creates shine but it also has some hold which is perfect. I am totally smitten with Rusk at this point. Their products smell so good and after I am done applying, there is no sticky residue. I have longer hair, so I require a good quarter size dollop to get this to work for me. This one is a keeper!

Review- Arrojo Hair Crème

SUPREMELY GENTLE AND LIGHT TO SMOOTH AND POLISH YOUR LOOK. VERSATILE TOO, HAIR CRÈME CREATES SMOOTHNESS WHEN YOU BLOW-DRY IN, OR SIMPLY RUN THROUGH DAMP HAIR FOR A SOFT AND SEXY SLEPT-IN LOOK. DIRECTIONS: RUN A LIBERAL AMOUNT THROUGH DAMP HAIR TO CREATE THE SLEPT-IN LOOK, OR BLOW-DRY IN FOR ULTIMATE SMOOTH CONTROL.
1.7 FL. OZ.= $7.00 4.2 FL. OZ.= $15.00

The first time I used this product I got it wrong. How you might ask? Well let's just say the words "liberal amount" are open to many interpretations. My idea of liberal is obviously more liberal than Arrojo's. So this time I scaled back and it worked fabulously! I honestly didn't think that I would be giving this product a positive review after my first experience, but right now, my hair looks great and it blew dry perfectly straight and frizz free. Considering it's going to storm later today, frizz free is nothing to balk at. I have hair that is past my shoulders and I used a little more than a rounded quarter's worth of product for my whole head (I had previously used about a half dollar's worth). This crème also gave my hair some "grip", making it easy to maneuver with a round bristle brush. That is key for hair like mine which is sometimes too soft to style easily. I highly recommend this creme for light to medium hold and easier manageability. It's excellent for blow drying your hair smooth without weighing it down- if you use the correct amount!

Review - L'Oreal Studio Line Smoothness Smoothing Cream Glossing Cream, Smoothing

"Silky Shine Effect Calms Frizz Identity Crisis: You just want something quick and smooth to tame your rebellious hair without all the weight and greasiness of a traditional smoothing product. Behavior Change: Get with it! Start using a product that instantly gives you the control you crave. Studio Smoothness Smoothing Cream makes control easy, instantly calming even coarse and rebellious hair, while locking in glossy shine. Glycerin and a smoothing silicone combine for perfectly silky smoothness without weighing down your hair." $4.99

L'Oreal and their Studio Line have some products that really do agree with my hair and at very reasonable costs. This L'Oreal Studio Line Smoothness Smoothing Cream Glossing Cream is just another example of a great product at an everyday price. Use only a tiny amount when applying to your damp hair. I usually let my hair dry on its own unless I am in a real rush. I go about styling, etc. after it is dry. When I apply this product my hair is under control with no frizzies and a very nice shine to it. Of course, it is smooth as the frizzies are gone. . . and I have been caught in some real humidity with this in my hair -- and it behaved!! You can't go wrong for the money. This will last quite a while as you really don't need that much to get the job done!!

Review- Samy Fat Hair 0 Calories Thickening Shampoo

Samy's exclusive FH4 Thickening Complex, a blend of natural extracts and proteins, penetrates each hair strand, increasing the strand's diameter and expanding the air from the inside out. The result, thicker, fuller, stronger, healthier looking hair.

My hair is fairly fine and very straight, though there's a lot of it, and combined with my naturally oily scalp, I tend to end up with limp, languid-looking hair by the end of the day. I'm always looking for ways to plump it up and make it bouncier. I bought two products from this line - the shampoo and the thickening creme - and have been experimenting with them to see what works. I find that they're best when used together, although using them separately can work all right as well. The main thing to note about the shampoo is that it contains no sodium lauryl sulfate, which is good because that's not good for your hair, but it does mean that the lather on this shampoo is significantly less than what you might find with other shampoos. However, it does get your hair clean, smells great, and does what it says: thickens your hair and leaves it soft.

The thickening creme works well too; use it on damp hair for the best results. It smells almost peachy, which is nice. Just be careful not to use too much, especially in the front of your hair, because it can get a little stiff if you overdo it.

Overall, the products are good for a drugstore brand, but might not do it for you if you've got very, very fine hair.

Review - Nexxus Designing Texxture High Fashion Texture Creme

Part pomade, part crème, and part lightweight gel, this state of the art styler helps render your look—beautifully.
Benefits:
Say goodbye to unruly manes and the heavy, sticky products designed to control them with a Micro emulsion formula of Hold polymers, and Humectants. Designing Texxtur gently coaxes hair into place to create smooth sleek styles, sharp definition, and high fashion looks, while taming frizzies and flyaways. The blend helps keep hair healthy-looking and includes NexxuSpheres®, our exclusive micro sphere delivery system containing Ceramides, Nutrients, and Lipids, which release over time.

Once again Nexxus has done it! They advise you to use a small amount and they are not kidding. You only need a tiny, tiny dab to get the full effects of this creme. It really does knock out the frizzies while adding some texture to your hair. It adds shine and seems to really bring out your highlights. While doing all of this -- it leaves your hair soft and manageable. It can be costly so check your local stores and always check EBay. That is where I picked mine up at a fraction of the actual cost. It did not disappoint me -- Nexxus has not yet disappointed me with any of the many products I have used and use.

Review - got2b playful Texturizing Cream Pomade

• Detail.
• Separate.
• Shine.
• Your style wizard! Use this amazing creamy pomade to take charge of your style.
• Lift and loosen layers or bend and separate ends.
• Style wild, make it messy and get that sexy, tousled look!
• All that, plus weightless texture and shine.
• Chunk it. Flip it. Shag it. Do you dare to play?
• FatBoy does not engage in animal testing.

First: the craziest thing about this product is that it smells just like buttercream frosting. Like SERIOUSLY exactly like it. I wanted to eat it. (I didn't, though.) The next thing I noticed is that while it does a good job with the "shine" and "separate" parts, it's not so good on the "weightless" front. I felt like my hair got a little greasy where it's shorter (like 1"-1.5"), but it worked well on the longer bits (4"-5"). I'd recommend using it (just to smell it - CRAZYTOWN), but if you have medium-length hair that you want to add texture and shine to. For shorter styles, there are other products out there that can accomplish a lifted, loose look. $5.99 @ walgreens.com.