Charlene, Author at Pretty Please Charlie

This hair care brand can do no wrong in my books. You can read previews posts and reviews of INOAR HERE and HERE. Today I want to tell you about the new INOAR Absolut DayMoist range.

INOAR Absolut DayMoist Shampoo and Conditioner

This is what INOAR says:

The action of the synergic complex of the Cornstarch and the Beet Extract, along with the exclusive Daymoist CLRTM, restores the hair protecting the integrity of the Alpha Helix in charge of the keratin maintenance. It increases hair elasticity, preserves colour and shine, protects from discolouring and prepares the hair for high temperature treatments.

Now, I have no idea what exactly an Alpha Helix is or what the benefits of cornstarch and beet extract is in hair care products, nor do I really care. What matters to me is how the products perform. And my oh my, does it perform.

I had the opportunity to try the shampoo and conditioner and both are absolute winners.

The INOAR Absolut DayMoist Shampoo is most definitely one of the best shampoos I have ever used. If you have dry and/or damaged hair like me, you have to try it. My hair is left super soft after every wash. I have to remind myself to apply conditioner as my hair is so silky that I can actually detangle it without it. Curly girls will know that we usually need handfuls of conditioner to do that. This shampoo leaves my hair feeling clean, nourished and cared for. The word ‘wow’ comes to mind every time I think about it. The product itself is thick and luxurious and has a beautifully sweet and creamy scent. It truly is a treat to use. INOAR Absolut DayMoist Shampoo (250ml) retails for R220.

The INOAR Absolut DayMoist Conditioner is also a goodie. The conditioner was actually lighter than I expected yet it still did exactly what I need it to. My hair feels soft and nourished, detangling is quick and easy and my hair is super shiny after use. It also doesn’t weigh my hair down at all. A little goes a long way. INOAR Absolut DayMoist Conditioner (250ml) retails for R220.

There is also a mask in the range. What it does: The mask was developed with flower extracts and an exclusive formula with an ultra-hydrating DayMoist CLRTM for intense conditioning and glow, recovery of hair elasticity, easy combing and protection of hair damaged by heat and colouring. It’s said to provide instant shine and restoration. I haven’t had the opportunity to try it yet, but judging by the quality and efficacy of the shampoo and conditioner, I’m sure it is a gem. The INOAR Absolut DayMoist Mask (250ml) retails for R350.

You can purchase these beauties from INOAR Professional Stockist Hair Salons or you can order directly from the INOAR Head Office in Pretoria. Phone +27 12 686 7067 or email info@inoar.co.za.

You can also follow INOAR on Twitter and Facebook.

xoxo

*Disclaimer: These product samples were sent to me for review purposes. I have not received compensation for this post and the opinions on the products are my own.

I love the chillier weather of late and I can’t wait for the rain, grey skies, chilling by the fire and snuggling up with a good book (read: TV series). Cara definitely does not feel the same. She is 4 and happiest when running around outside. It has become quite a challenge to keep her entertained when we are cooped up inside. I don’t want to just prop her in front of the TV. Mom also needs a break from Dora. Here is where Acornkids comes to the rescue. They provide a range of fun and creative activities to keep little minds and hands busy.

Acornkids makes learning fun

Acornkids has a unique range of bath products, books, puzzles and crafts that transforms anytime into an opportunity for FUN learning.

Childhood is a magical time of discovery and learning. Acornkids strive to provide kids with products that will grab their attention and provide a fun multi-sensory hands-on, minds-on experience. Their products promote open-ended, child-led and non-directed play, and old-fashioned play values to make every day a fun learning day. These amazing toys, books, puzzles and crafts encourage discovery, inspire imagination and enhance essential learning skills.

Acornkids’ vision is to magically transform each day into learning, growth and exploration.

Acornkids designs products to encourage interactive creative play. Unique and innovative, the products develop sensory skills, and stimulate young minds with fun.

What I love most about this brand is that they encourage free play. I feel there is just way to much pressure on kids to perform these days. Cara is 4 and we have homework to do every weekend which mostly consists of tracing patterns, letters and numbers. I feel it’s a bit too soon. It is not our amazing school’s fault though… they want to make sure that our kids perform at the level that is expected from them when they reach primary school. But what happened to developing fine motor skills by just playing with clay, beads, etc like in my day?

Acornkids has a range of craft products that I will most definitely be getting for Cara ASAP so that we can work on those fine motor skills in a fun and creative way… have a look:

Push ‘n Pull Putty

Push ‘n Pull Putty is a modelling compound that provides your children with endless hours of imaginative play. Push ‘n Pull Putty creates a wonderful tactile and sensory experience for youngsters as they feel, squeeze and mould the putty.

This non-toxic putty comes in a variety of colours and is perfect to encourage creativity. It also encourages hand/eye coordination, promotes literacy and numeracy concepts as well having a calming and therapeutic effect (sounds perfect for my busy bee). Price: R14.20 (per 90 g tub).

Acornkids Angel Powder

A unique, fun and educational colour powder designed to change the colour of water, while teaching children to experiment with combinations of colour.

Angel Powder will help your little one learn about primary colours and colour mixing. Each colour also has a different fruity scent. This non-toxic powder is also suitable kids with sensitive skin or eczema. Price: R30.50 (per 125 g tub).

Acornkids Snow Dough

Snow Dough is an amazing moulding mixture that can be used in many creative ways to stimulate minds and improve co-ordination skills.

Snow Dough is soft and gooey and looks like so much fun to play with. It is soft on application, but air dries and hardens over 3 to 4 hours. Little hands can mix the colours, mould the dough into anything they want and also combine Snow Dough with other mediums to create something new and unique. It sounds great for school projects too. Snow Dough is available in 250ml tubs and sells for R30.50.

Also look out for the Snow Dough and Mosaic craft kits. The kits include everything you need to create these cuties: