Hair: MIM Stylin' 24/7 Dragon Pomade

Introducing Morrocco Method International's newest product...

Stylin' 24/7 Dragon Pomade is formulated from only the best and purest ingredients to let you style your hair exactly the way you want. With added control and a stronger hold than the MIM Blood of the Dragon Styling Gel, this pomade provides more structure while maintaining the "no flake" performance MIM is known for. If you are looking for added texture and manageability without compromising your health or ethics, look no further than the new stylin' 24/7 dragon pomade from MIM!

Our Review
MIM has always supplied great natural alternatives to traditional styling and hair care products, utilizing vegan, raw, and wild crafted ingredients whenever possible. Depending on your hair type, it may take a few tries to find your perfect products; however, once found, you are sure to be satisfied with the high quality and healthy results. The dragon pomade is the newest in a long line of natural products that deliver on their promises!

For this review, we tested the pomade on dark, curly male hair by simply switching out his regular hair gel for this product for one month. As many of you with dark hair know, most pomades on the market leave a white, waxy residue on the hair. By selecting this particular tester, we were able to confirm that this product does NOT leave any white residue on the hair. In fact, it doesn't make the hair waxy either. It holds the waves and curls in place all day, which still maintaining softness (if you like to run your fingers through your hair), and keeps your hair looking freshly styled all day long. The only downside our tester pointed out what the feeling of oiliness after an entire day of use (12+ hours). Back to the bright side, the neutral scent makes this styling product unisex appropriate.

Ingredients:

• Aqua(Water)
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
• Beeswax
• Lecithin
• Glycerin
• Borax
• Bacopa Monniera (Brahmi Oil)
• Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel Oil)
• Nardostachys Jatamansi (Spikenard Oil)
• Tocotrienols (Natural Vitamin E)
• SalixAlba (White Willow)
• Bark Extract

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Hair: Guardian Aid Gel by Divine Response

Description: It is a moisturizing emollient made from combining vitamins & moisture rich oils and hydrosols. A nutrient-filled, light-textured lotion which works like a concentrated hair gel. As a nutritious leave-in styler, Guardian Aid acts like a leave-in conditioner to give hair a soft, full-of-body hold that works for all hair types.

Ingredients:

Lin

um Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Gel Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Panthenol Montmorillonite Glycerin Corn Startch Modified Jojoba Protein Modified Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract Laminaria Saccharina (Blue Green Algae) Extract Scutellaria Galericulata (Scullucap) Extract Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract Arctium Majus (Burdock) Extract Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis (Hibiscus) Extract Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Extract Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract Yucca Schidigera (Yucca) Extract Avena Sativa (Oatstraw) Extract Allantoin Lavandula Angustilfolia (Lavender) Essential Oil Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Rosa Canina Fruit (Rose Hip Seed) Oil Borago Officinalis Seed Oil Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract Lonicera Japanica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract Sorbitan Laurate Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate Dilauryl Citrate Xanthan Gum L- Ascorbic Acid

EWG Rating: Green/Safe (2) - click for full report

Scent: Lavender

Hold: Soft; perfect for loose, touchable curls

Since I have naturally wavy hair, it can be a blessing or a curse. If it's too humid or too dry outside, my hair will be frizzy unless I have a leave-in conditioner or gel to hold it down. The problem with many of these products is that it makes my hair "crunchy" - and while I'm completely happy living a "crunchy" lifestyle in just about any other way, my hair needs to be soft, flexible, and touchable since it spends most of the day rubbing up against our baby's precious little face!

Not only have I found that Guardian Aid Gel from Divine Response keeps my locks in place, it also lasts the entire day so I don't have to deal with any touch-ups! This is really nice, because as any mommy knows, the last person who gets taken care of each day is yourself and I just simply don't have time to keep fixing my hair (nor does a ponytail always offer the most attractive style for any occasion). Due to it's delicate scent (very pleasant), I really enjoy using this gel in my hair.

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Hair: Morrocco Method -vs.- Divine Response Hair Sprays

Let's meet the competitors:

Morroco Method Int'l Volumizer Mist, 8oz  $19 US


Volumizer Mist leaves dry, unruly, fly-away or split-ended hair noticeably more manageable than before. The essential organic oils in this spray condition and nurture your hair/scalp for days and nights of continuous healing. Organic GRAPESEED EXTRACT has a thickening effect on your hair for increased body and texture, ‘volumizing’ it by 50% or more. Your “crowning glory” will be more manageable and easier to style by simply spraying Volumizer Mist on either wet or dry hair, then combing or brushing into the style you desire. Spray lightly once again to set your ’do.

Hold:  Moderate

Scent:  Herbal Aromatic

EWG Safety Rating: Green/Low Hazard

Vegan, Raw, & Wildcrafted Organic

Divine Response Champion Mist, 8oz  $18.95 US

Enhances the beauty and youth of women and men using only biologically and ecologically friendly components. With Divine Response, we have created a formula which nurtures a healthy scalp, shiny and responsive hair and contains a proprietary technology which will contribute to the restoration of healthy water systems.


Hold:  Strong


Scent:  Apple Cider Vinegar


EWG Safety Rating:  Green/Low Hazard


Vegan

 And the winner is...

We really enjoy using both of these products, though at different times! They are both extremely safe, eco-friendly, and effective. Both companies have amazing customer service and the prices are nearly identical. The true difference lies within your styling needs: do you need a stronger hold or more flexible hairspray? If you a ballerina looking to keep your bun high and tight, we suggest using Divine Response Champion Mist. If you are wanting to spritz your curls to help control frizz on a humid day, but still allow for bounce and movement, we recommend Morrocco Method Volumizer Mist. Although the scents are different, neither one lasts on the hair very long so it isn't really part of the equation unless you really like/dislike one or the other during application. We also like that both bottles can be reused (either is perfect for essential oil blended water spritz because it keeps out light, allowing the oils to stay fresh longer). And if you're a typical person, you'll probably want one of each of these on hand for your many styles (though maybe the smaller size if you only use it occasionally - as natural herbs/oils do not have an extremely long shelf life)!