Long time no chat. I apologize for the absence but life got very busy this year. Between the wedding, extra responsibilities with my day job, and the peaks and valleys of 2017, this year has been quite the journey for Mrs. Sparkles. I was motivated to get back into the swing of things by an amazing opportunity provided to me by the company Maple Holistics! They were kind enough to send me their Silk 18 Natural Hair Conditioner* in exchange for my review. As usual, I'm always upfront with all of you when I get these types of opportunities and I am allowed to express my true opinion of this product! The Maple Holistics representative I worked with was kind and professional. They really stand behind their product and are a wonderful company as you will see if you continue to read this post.
Nutshell Review: I love this product and this company. I will repurchase this conditioner and try other products.
There are a lot of reasons why I'm a new superfan of this product and I look forward to trying many more. Let just start with the obvious: it works!
Performance
I was initially skeptical because the formula felt thin and more watery than my go-to all natural conditioner Shea Moisture: Superfruit Complex 10-In 1 Renewal System Hair Masque. I was worried that it would not be moisturizing or leave my hair in better condition--it is beached platinum from naturally black, so I need all the help I can get. But never to fear, after waiting about 10 minutes with this in my hair during my latest "destress from life bath," my hair was silkier than it has been in ages. Per Maple Holistics's website:
"Silk 18 gets its name from the 18 Silk Amino Acids found in its formula. No matter your hair type, our blend of essential oils and silk amino acids will smooth and soften your locks to shiny perfection. The natural vanilla scent of Silk18 is delicious and calming. Our products are free of sulfate and other harmful ingredients and Silk18 is no exception!"
Another benefit to this conditioner over my go-to, is that it really would work for all hair types. If you have extremely fine hair, Shea Moisture products tend to be very heavy. I'd say that even the finest hair would end up silky AF using this stuff.
There are no directions on the bottle but I shampooed with my favorite shampoo then left this in my hair for about 10 minutes in the bath. I would work the same if you put it in while showering, then washed your body and maybe shaved. I do think it is light enough to also use as a daily conditioner if you like to rock a sleek and smooth look most of the time.
Ingredients:
You cannot beat simplicity of ingredients here for your health and the environment. This is labeled non-toxic so I'd say this is safe to use for kids as well. If kids can eat crayons, they can definitely accidentally swallow a bit of this without issue.
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Certified Organic Pomegranate, Hibiscus, Green Tea and Sea Buckthorn, Silk Amino Acids, Jojoba Oil, Natural Vanilla Fragrance
Price:
You would expect a premium ingredient product like this to be the list price of $30, but on their website, it is only $9 for 8oz! I know this isn't a ton of product but I also know I used way too much initially. I thought that because it was more watery than I am used to that I needed to keep adding more. That isn't true. I think about one tablespoon (or two if you have extremely long/thick hair) is more than sufficient. This product is a great price for the quality and results. If you are still on the fence, Maple Holistics will send you a free sample so you can try their stuff for yourself! They have 16 products for you to choose from so you can pick the sample that is the most applicable to your needs.
Bonuses:
I was not asked to talk about these things, but I felt I just had to!
Not only is the company, the product, and the ingredients used wonderful, but Maple Holistics is proud to support The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. For every bottle of Silk18 sold, Maple Holistics will donate $1 to NCADV. How amazing is that?!
There is also a cool Maple Holistics Subscription Box that will send you a surprise: shampoo, conditioner, essential oil, and bonus product every month for just $40! It is a great savings and fun way to try new Maple Holistics products.
Conclusion:
I am very impressed with this brand and product. I hope you sparklers will give it a try, and with the opportunity to get a free sample, why not?
It's good to post again Sparklers, I missed you!
As usual,
Shine & Sparkle!
*I did receive this product for free from the company mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. These are my honest feelings and opinions.
