What to wear to work - TM Lewin 1898 Fresh Look Collection AW12

     Fine shirt retailer T.M. Lewin is  on the move again, they are launching a new collection of womenswear for the Autumn season. Aptly named the "Fresh Look Collection," which woman doesn't want a fresh look as she transitions into the cooler months? However instead of succumbing to the "darkness" the new collection from T.M. Lewin had been introduced with a splash of colour to their traditional tailored shirts. A warm Berry, a rich Teal and a sophisticated Watermelon are the colours to chose from the upcoming collection. 
     The designers have also added detailing to the shirts for the Fresh Look collection in the form of simple frills and stylish bows. An ode to the Victorian style era Black Plain Fitted shirt with bow & frills  White Plain Fitted Shirt with bows & frills  White Plain Fitted shirt with Frills  Black Plain Fitted Shirt with Frills. The little details on the shirts the prints, bows, frills  bring  feminine touches, that we often find must be sacrificed when purchasing work  wear clothing. These shirts will transition well from office to meet ups with girlfriends. As always these shirts are made from 100% cotton. 

The Fresh Look Collection AW12

Teal/ Black check fitted shirt - currently on display @ the TM Lewin Bristol Cabot Circus Store

Navy Dogtooth Check Fitted shirt

Warm Berry Cardigan 

Pink check fitted shirt 

    The new collection will be available in-store from the  August 6th. Ahead of the launch date I was contacted by the company and sent some material to look over and give my thoughts. In regards to the collection I love the fact that they are using colour, I always say shirts are a great way to add colour to your everyday work wear wardrobe. Even if you are in a corporate environment, a room full of colour is sure to boost the mood in the dead of winter. It is good to see a company like T.M Lewin adding new colours to womenswear, breaking away from the monotonous pinks and light blues, after summer it seems that in the UK designers give up and start making black clothing. 

My top picks are the Blue shirt with the flower pattern, the Red coat and the Watermelon checked shirt. 

To view the fresh look collection click here TM Lewin Fresh Look Collection AW12

Fashion fades but style remains eternal. - Yves Saint Laurent

Miss Mai 

Review - Nivea Pure and Natural Facial cleansing wipes

Yes another one of these lol lol

link to product ------------>  Nivea Visage Pure and Natural face wipes

What they say

Nivea Visage Pure and nautral cleansing face wipes for all skin types. combinign skin experitse with nature. the pure and Natural skincare range combiunes trusted skincare expertise with effectyive ingredients that work in harmony with your skin.

95% of the cleansing lotion ingredients are from natural origin including Aloe Vera and exotic Morrocan Argan Oil.

•  Argan oil is a natural source of Vitamin E
• Aloe Vera is knows for its hydrating and caring properties
• Gently cleanses an, removes makeup and mascara. 

Free from

• Parabens 
• silicones
• colourants
• mineral oils 
• alcohol

what I say:

These wipes smell foul, they straight up smell like egg rish rish. They had a good amount of cleansing lotion on them, not ad wet as the Garnier wipes but definitely close say 95% as much. What really impressed me was the face wipe itself it was very thick, very much like a piece of cloth. It did not stretch out or lose shape like some other wipes I have used in the past. The texture was very smooth and gentle against my skin. I quite enjoyed using these facial wipes. The solution was not drying on my face and sunk into my skin quite quickly.  I hated these I did not even finish them i would up giving half the pack away. 

Would I repurchase? - no

Would I recommend? - not really / with caution, if you like things that smell nice, these wipes are not for you.

Would you buy full priced? - will never buy again.

Miss Mai

What to wear to work - Kylie Tie Print Shirt - Blue TM Lewin 1898 AW12

     Ahead of the launch of the new Fresh Look Collection  AW12 by TM Lewin, I was asked to choose my favourite shirt from the collection and it would be sent to me by the powers that be at TM Lewin to review. I chose the Kylie Tie Print shirt, listed on the website as ---> "Blue Dot Print Fitted shirt"  however I was torn between the Melon checked shirt, which I will feature in my next what to wear to work post. I would describe this shirt as a deep blue with a 4 petal flower pattern. The material is durable but as we all know TM Lewin shirts are made with 100% cotton fabric.

      Compared to my other TM Lewin shirts the material for this shirt is a bit lighter, however this is a good thing as it makes this shirt perfect for layering under a blazer/suit jacket/cardigan/vest. The pattern and jewel toned colour of this shirt makes it a versatile piece, it can be worn not only to work, but with jeans on a day out, some linen trousers for a casual look or over shorts and a cami to enjoy the rest of the summer weather. (looks to follow in upcoming weeks)

Packaged 

Material Sample 

Shirt on hanger

Collar

The cuff - cufflinks needed asap

This shirt features:
- a soft rounded collar
- a fitted body shape
- contoured side panel and seams
- double cuffs (shirt needs cuff links, which is why I have not done any looks wearing it as yet)
- this shirt is best washed at 40 degrees Celsius (C)

To view the new collection click here TM Lewin Womenswear AW12  A review on the entire collection will be avilable next week. 


Fashion fades, but style remains eternal. - Yves Saint Laurent

Miss Mai

Review - Avene Hydrance Optimale spf 20

        Now that I have told you about my cleanser, toner  and night time treatment that I am currently using, it is time to introduce those products work for me during the day. The #1 anti-age-ing skin product is SPF, sunblock, suncream whatever you want to call it. If you want to be looking at svelte and youthful in your latter years it is important to not only invest in a good skincare regime (which I am currently trying to do) but to also invest in some sunblock. 
     The harsh rays from the sun burn not only the top layer of skin but the under laying layer as well --------> this is what causes ageing. Not any old suncreeam will do, the one you choose to put ony our face and body must be a BROAD SPECTRUM sunscreen, meaning that it contains not only UVA but UVB protection as well. 

What Avene says:

Gentle, creamy moisturiser that restores skin;s hydration and helps protect it against environmental and UV aggressors. 

What I say:

     When you read the packaging it says for sensitive skin, however my skin is also oily, so at first I was apprehensive about trying it on. I later got over my trepidation and applied some of the cream, the formula was very light, easy to spread and it sank into my skin quickly. Another thing that I do love about this hydrating cream, is that even with its fairly high spf number, it does not leave my face with a greyish tinge, or a white circle where my hairline meets my face. I use this on days when the weather is overcast and then on days that are bright and sunny I wear Nivea Sun spf. 
      A little goes a long way with this product,  which I have tried and tested for myself. The cream comes in a little handy 40ml tube , so it has been very easy for me to pop this into my bag to apply on the go, or to re-apply as and when it is needed. Please note that between the time i acquired this product and presentday the level of spf has increased from 20  -----> spf 25.

Would I recommend? - yes

Would I repurchse? - yes (though this was given to me as a gift)

would I buy full priced? - Yes it is def worth it, skin protection in a light easy to use formula.

Miss Mai

Summer 2012 Handbag Essentials

     Summer is here though you wouldn't be able to tell from the massive game of hide and seek the sun is playing with the British Weather. (Yes British weather is notorious for being crap, but hey) I have decided to share with you my bag and the items that I am carrying around at the moment.  

Zara Plaited Shopper  in Blue.

Now onto the items that I am carrying around with me, lol lol.

M&S Citrus Hand wipes

Avene Hydrance Optimale spf 20 face cream

Nivea sunblock spf 30

Travel sized listerime 

Avene Eau de Thermal face water

Kleenex tissues

Sanex travel sized deodorant

Lens cleanser spray

 Miss mai

Review - Avene Cleanance K Exfoliating Hydrating Treatment

What Avene says:

    Daily treatment helps to eliminate clogged pores, blackheads, blemishes to reveal a brighter, clearer complexion. Non - irritating formulations clinically proven to change the pattern of cycle causing acne breakouts, reduce excess sebum and restore skin's balance. 

How to use:

    Apply PM after thoroughly cleansing with Avene Cleanance soap free gel cleanser. If bothersome tingling occurs, reduce frequency of applications accordingly.

What I say:

     This is what is classified as a chemical exfoliant. Due to the content of glycolic acid, it gently eats away at the glue that holds the top layer of skin cells together, thus causing them to flake away over night, encouraging faster skin cell turnover. The Cleanance K gel really helped to clear away my scarring left from previous breakouts, it wasn't harsh, or stripping on my skin. While using this at night I made sure to cover my skin during the day with a moisturiser containing spf or just a sunblock. I have been using this as a night cream for over 4 months and I have def seen an improvement not only in my acne scaring but my skin as a whole seems alot brighter. If you are suffering from blemishes and would like to try chemical exfoliants or you are just tired of the pulling and tugging on your skin from manual exfoliants why not give this a try? You can use it on its own or in conjunction with the rest of the regimen from Avene. 

Would I repurchase? - yes

Would I reccomend? -  yes

Would I buy full price? -  yes 

Miss Mai 

Review - Avene Cleanance Soap Free Cleanser

What Avene says:

Ultra mild cleansign gel for blemish prone skin. Helps to purify the skin and regulate oil secretion. 

- deep cleansing actions purifies the skin without stripping

- PH 7.2 respects the skin;s natural balance, minimising the trigger of excess sebum production (aka when you strip the skin , it dries out then you get that tight tight feeling, and you skin products oil to moisturise itself)

- Pleasant fragrance tolerated by sensitive skin

- soap free

- Avene Thermal spring water to soothe and soften skin. 

- Hyper allergenic and non comedogenic.

How to use: 

Apply AM/PM to a moistened face, lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. follow with Cleanance Anti shine regulating lotion, Cleanance-Ac, or Cleanance K Oil control lotion. 

What I say:

     This cleanser is a good cleanser, note I said cleanser. It does not strip my skin or leaves it feeling tight when I am finished cleansing my face. My skin looks clean, feels clean, and is clean. This product cannot be used as a makeup remover, nor does it have any other uses. It is a very very very thick formula, though I follow the Rene Rouleau method of applying cleansers to a dry face, I had to moisten my face with this product. When I first started to use the soap free gel cleanser, I had a really hard time spreading it around my face, when I applied it dry. It has the same kind of top as the Mattifying lotion however it is easy to control the amount of product that comes out since the formula is so thick. After roughly 4 months of constant use I still have just over 1/2 a bottle left, it is definitely value for money  a little bit goes a longggggggggggggggggg way. As a cleanser I have enjoyed using this product, it controls the oils on my face, leaves my skin nice and plump, it cleans my skin well.

     The method I devised to use this product goes like this ---> wet hands under tap, shakes of excess water off hands, pats face with hands, applies pea sized amount of cleanser to hands, rubs hands together then apply cleanser to face massaging in for 2 minutes, then remove cleanser with muslin cloth. (then I repeat this entire process).

Would I reccomend? - Yes for someone who has oily skin, which is sensitive to allergic reactions/cystic acne. I would especially recommend for my teenagers, with acne prone skin.

Would I repurchase? - Yes (however after this bottle is finished I will be trying some products  for hyper -pigmentation to treat my spots/scarring)

Would I buy full priced? - Yes 

Miss Mai

What to wear to Work - Mens Black Shirt

The last mens post involved a Coral shirt. Though that colour is very welcomed in the summer/spring months and is very easily styled, there will always be those who bask in the bedrock of neutrals. Thus enter the mens Black Shirt. This is a basic mens cotton/poly mix shirt, (I have it on good authority that the shiny-ness was due to the pictures being taken at night with the flash on). A Black shirt is a staple for many. It can be paired with dark jewel toned ties, slacks of various hues (navy/black/grey/beige) or layered under a suit jacket/blazer/sports coat to pull of a stylish and debonair look. 

It is especially versatile as a transition piece from day to night for drinks with clients/work colleagues or a date. 

Miss Mai

Review - Avene Cleanance Anti shine Purifying lotion for Oily/Sensitive skin

Yes I said Oily and Sensitive in the same sentence. I love Avene products, I have been using them for a while since being introduced to the Avene cold creme gel, which I still use to remove my makeup.  

Avene Says;

Astringent toner purifies and tightens pores without stinging or irritating sensation. Mattifying powders help absorb excess sebum and leave skin shine free. 

How to use:

Shake well to before use (to activate the Bi Phase formula) apply AM/PM to face after thoroughly cleansing using the Avene Cleanance Soap Free Gel Cleanser.

What I say:

This lotion (toner) the product itself is a joy to use. I apply it to my face using a cotton pad after cleansing. I doesn't sting my skin or leave my face dry afterwards. What I have experienced is a faint cooling sensation. In terms of mattifying my skin it does that amazingly well. The bottle annoyed me at first since there was no way to control the amount of product coming out. however I soon got fed up and started to decant the toner into a spray bottle, which has made it last way longer. I have roughly 50ml of product left, so all in all this product has lasted roughly 4 months so far. I genuinely enjoy using this product as part of my skincare routine, I have even used it after my REN chemical peels with much success. Avene Cleanance Anti shine Purifying Lotion retails for £8 per 200ml bottle. 

Would I recommend? - Yes I would for oily skin which is sensitive to allergic reactions/cyctic acne.

Would I repurchase? - Yes 

Would I buy full priced? - Yes 

A Day at the Races!

This is just a quick outfit of the day post to show you what I am wore out to lunch last week. I got my Navy blazer and I really wanted to wear it, so I constructed an entire look around it. The finished product I call a day at the races. Once agin I am rocking my T.M. Lewin Cutaway 2 fold poplin shirt, I tell you these shirts are great!!

Blazer - Zara 
Shirt - T.M. Lewin
Belt - GAP 
Jeans - Zara
Boot - Diesel style lab




Miss Mai
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Products I have used up

The title says it all products I have used up over the last few weeks/months. 

• Jergens Naturals cocoa butter lotion x 2 - reviewed already
• Sanex Zero % sensitive skin shower gel - absolutely hated
• Dove silk glow body wash 
• Hairveda almond glaze - reviewed already
• holland and Barrett Flaxseed oil tablets 
• Darcy's botanicals Pumpkin seed conditioner - reviewed already
• Elasta QP Mango and Olive butter x 2 (my saviour for the under precessed hair) 
• Sanex deodorant 
• Avene cleanance mattifying toner  - Review coming soon (product decanted into spray bottle)
• Sure anti white marks deodorant
• Qhemet biologics Amla and Olive oil heavy cream - reviewed already
• Oil of Olay face wipes - reviewed already
• Garnier Simply essentials face wipes - reviewed already
• Body Shop White musk sheer mist - reviewed already 

These are the products that were already in the rubbish bin but I could not be bothered to dig through the rubbish and pick them out. 

• ORS Olive oil moisturising hair lotion - absolutely love/ holy grail/reviewed already
• Sanex excel anti perspirant deodorant
• Aphogee keratin and green tea spray - reviewed already
• Elasta QP Intense Fortifying treatment 
• Ojon damage reverse Shampoo - entire range reviewed already
• Aquafresh toothpaste 
• Garnier face wipes with Rose extract and Vitamin E - reviewed already

Miss Mai

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What to wear to Work - The Navy Blazer

     When one thinks of a Navy Blazer prep school boys and Gossip Girl like images come to mind. However in the realm of Style, A Navy Blazer is as essential today as it was 70 Years ago when adorned by Carey Grant. The  Navy blazer is a great piece to have in your work wear wardrobe. 

      It is a true Classic just like the White shirt and unlike fashionable items of clothing it sustains the trends year after year, month after month and season after season. The materials may change, the lapels may be resized, patches and other embellishments may be added, but the fundamentals remain the same, they just keep getting upgraded.  A Navy blazer compliments neutrals and colours very well, and can be used to elevate or downgrade a look very easily. Every professional should own a Navy blazer, EVERYONE regardless to whether you consider yourself stylish or plain.

    

 Zara Twill Blazer - Navy 

     

Navy Blazer,

Finished look Zara Blazer, T.M. Lewin Cutaway 2 fold poplin shirt, Next tailored trousers and Leather court shoes from Barrats.

Navy Blazer - Zara 

White Shirt - T.M. Lewin

Trousers - Next (Altered to fit at a tailor) 

Leather Court shoes - Barrats

Miss Mai

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My Current Skincare Routine

   I believe that skincare is a very important part of everyday life, whether you consider yourself a high, low or no maintenance person. However everyone's skin is different and because of this some products may not work for others as well as they work for me. The trick is to keep experimenting until you find a combination that is right for you. As you know I suffer from Cystic Acne but I am also a  bit of a picker / squeezer ----> truth moment and my skin scars toooooo easily. Over the years I have tried a few different products, Vitamin E, Tea Tree and Seaweed ranges from the Body Shop, the Garnier Active natural range, St Ives facial scrub (took me 2 years to finish, was so not a fan), Origins cleansing pads. Yea a whole bunch of stuff.

Avene Cleanance Gel - for oily, sensitive skin, this is a light soap free gel, which cleanses my skin very well but doesn't make my skin very dry or stripped. Its a bit thick which means, I have to dampen my hands slighty in order to help spread it around my face. I use this twice daily. 

Avene Cleanance Mattifying facial toner - This is a toner made from Avene thermal spring water, it contains denatured alcohol, it is not stripping or harsh. It contains salicylic Acid which settles at the bottom of the bottle. When I am about to apply this, I shake the bottle vigorously as instructed to mix the powder and then I pour it onto a cotton pad, then I wipe it across my face. I also use this twice daily.

Nivea Daily Essentials Facial moisturiser spf 8 - If you are following me on twitter (@Rebelle01) You would have seen me tweeting about the need to moisturise and protect your skin. This is a light moisturiser which absorbs very quickly, it does not give a mattifying finish, but you are not left  looking like a grease-ball either.  I use this moisturiser if I will be staying at home with no chance of going outside in the sun, or if I want to give my night cream a break.

Nivea sunblock spf 30/ Avene Rich hydrating creme spf 20 - Sunblock this right here is the ace in the hole. Sunblock is the number 1 anti-aging product in your skincare routine. Not only does it help to block out harmful rays from the sun, but did you know that using sunblock helps to prevent spots from getting darker. When you have a pimple and you go out into the sun, the melanin rushes to create a cover for that exposed flesh ----------> leading to dark spots and hyper pigmentation. By using sunblock as part of my skincare routine I have been preventing this from happening. I use this most days that I am leaving the house. 

Avene Cleanance K exfoliating hydrating creme - gel - a light lotion containing glycolic acid, which helps to generate skin cell renewal by ex-foliating the dead skin cells away. This product is not an overnight miracle cream but overtime I have seen improvements with use. 

Method 

I always double cleanse my face and I remove my cleanser using a muslin cloth at night.  

Miss Mai

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Hair Relaxer Update - Relaxed 29th June 2012

This is my hair before during and after my relaxer on June 29th.

this is me at home the morning of my relaxer

The left side view of my hair. 

The back view of my hair.

The right side view of my hair.

My hair freshly relaxed, before trim.

My hair freshly relaxed, after trim.

Me under the dryer, just rolled. 

An hour later, still under the dryer. 

Me at the end, BIG HAIR, love it. 

The back of my BIG HAIR.

I loved my relaxer, the sylist used all Kera Care products for my relaxer from start to finish. 

Next relaxer will be the end of September, 2012. 

My 11 most reached for Beauty products.........

    This is a tag that has been around in the online beauty community for a while with beauty bloggers and vloggers. I find that with beauty being such a huge area we are constantly trying to find ways to set ourselves apart, however there is nothing wrong with conforming at times. Beauty tags in my opinion are a great way to find out what products, persons with similar interest are using. Other bloggers may be using a product you are using but in multiple ways, where as you may be only using it one way. These tags are a quick and easy way to share information. 

My 11 most reached for Beauty products

Victoria Jackson face palette (£20 with 3 other products) - 16 eye shadows, 6 lipsticks, a translucent powder, a bronzer and a blush.  -------> do not buy

L'oreal Made for Me Naturals, Brow and Eye Duo, Dark Skin Tones (£7) - 2 eye shadows and a brow powder.

Mascara - at the moment I am using the Soap and Glory Thick and Fast mascara (£10)

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural  Deep Dark  (£18.50)one of my girl friends aka the pageant junkie put me onto this a few years ago and I have loved it ever since. It gives me life!!!!! 

Estee Lauder  Bronzing brush  (£23) - a kabuki brush (but you know everybody is trying to be fancy)  when I bought this brush I though damn this is expensive, but its been 3 years and it works just as amazing now as it did the first day I bought it. 

Avene Rich hydrating creme spf 20 (£10.50) - this is what I am currently using as sunblock/spf protection. (trying to be as well preserved as possible for as long as possible, lol. 

L'Occitane Shea Butter hand cream (£7.50) - This hand cream is rich, but absorbs into skin very very easy. There is none of that greasy feeling after application. I absolutely love it. I am going to admit I have 3 of these as backups, no I am not shamed. They are always giving these away in magazines and I cop the freebies. Ain't NO shame in this L'Occitane game. 

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil 004 Black Brown (£2.99) - if you do not have one of these -----> you need to get your life. 

Black eyeliner - at the moment I am using Maybelline Khol express water proof eyeliner glam black (4£4.99) - a blatant copy of the Urban decay 24/7 eyeliner, it does the job.

Coloured Eyeliner - I do not discriminate, in ratation i have from Urban decay -> Lucky, Lust, Electric, and Covet, H & M eyepens -> Bronze, Dark Grey, Maybelline Khol Express waterproof Eyeliner pencils -> Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definers -> Pink impact, Aqua sparkle, MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil -> Navy Stain, Barry M Khol pencil -> 19, Rimmel Special Eyes Precision Eye liner pencil -> Azure Shimmer. 

Lip Balm - At the moment I am using Blistex lip massage, Nivea Pure and Natural milk and honey, Blistex Daily lip conditioner.

miss mai

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Comment below and let me know what products you reach for most often (even if its your grandmas face cream, wink wink)

What to wear to Work - Mens Coral Shirt

     As promised I have secured a few pictures of  mens shirt,  the guys will have a something to reference from, in terms of work wear. Please note that these shirts were taking at my request by friends in order to support me in this series. (some of them may be wonky, blurry, obscured) However I am still grateful, the idea behind this series is to provide inspiration. Which the individuals then take and incorporate into their personal style. 

     A coloured shirt is one of the ways that both men and women can insert a bit of colour into their work wear wardrobe. A coral shirt such as the one above is very versatile, it will go well with  Navy, Black  or Beige trousers. A shirt in this hue could also be layered under a suit or jacket and worn to a cocktail, or a summer wedding.

Miss Mai

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Review - Olay essentials wet cleansing wipes

These wipes were so horrible, I like face wipes but these particular ones I cannot recommend. After the first review that I did of the Olay daily facials, I saw these wipes and I thought okay maybe these might be better since they were for combination skin which could or could not include oily skin. These were the worst face wipes I have ever used. The juice did not last past the first wipe, it was so much effort to wipe all over my face because the wipe would not move. They did not remove my make-up well compared to the other wipes I have reviewed. They were stiff, stiff, they were not abrasive but I needed force behind them to move them around. They left a film on my face which just sat there until it wash washed off. They were just horrid. If You have used these face wipes and had a pleasurable experience let me know, but if not do NOT try these. 

Would I recommend - No

Would I repurchase? - No

Would I purchase at full price? - Hell No

Review - Aphogee Green Tea and Keratin Restructurizer

What Aphogee says:

   Keratin and Green tea Restructurizer: strengthens instantly, Builds body and protects colour and chemical services.

   Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer is the ultimate one step strengthening treatment. this Alcohol free formula combines the benefits of keratin protein with the anti-oxidant properties of green tea to protect and repair. Aphogee keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer bonds into the hair shaft with heat from the body or styling. Regular use on porous, damaged  hair adds body, prevents breakage, controls frizz and helps preserve hair colour and chemical services.

What I say:

     My beloved protein spray. I must admit Aphogee products scare the bejesus out of me, I have heard so many stories and read so many reviews about protein overload from using that line. I was even dubious about using this at first. After I got over that initial scepticism mainly because of Ladee Elle's endorsement this product. She also recommended the Mane n Tail leave in conditioner but I have never seen that in any of the hair shops I have visited.  I picked this up in November of 2010 and I have been using this every time I wash my hair. This product has lasted me for 2 years. Now in the grand scale of product use, I do not know if that is unheard of. It has helped my hair, since using this I saw less breakage, my hair wasn't as stretchy as it would be sometimes, after a wash/deep condition. 

Method: (after wash/deep condition)

I would part my hair in 4 sections at the back and spray two spray on each section, spraying from the ends in an upward motion. The front would also get the same 4 sections and spraying method. 

I think this product has been mis-sold to the public. The title it says Keratin and Green Tea --> to me that would indicate there is more keratin in this product than green tea. If you thought that as well you are WRONG. Green Tea is the 2nd ingredient and Hydrolized wheat protein is the 3rd ingredient, Keratin is actually listed as the 10th ingredient. So basically this is some green tea with a little protein in it. lol lol Some say that tea has strengthening properties, and tea rinses are quite popular in the relaxed hair community. (I still haven't tried this, but I will. I am still trying to recover from the oil rinsing debaucle)

Overall it is a good product in my opinion and it has helped and I would recommend to friends to purchase. 

Would I buy it again, Yes I would if the protein spray I am using now does not work out

Would I buy it full priced? - Yes 

Miss Mai
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