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Global Goddess Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Global Goddess Shine Coconut Amla Revitalizing Hair Treatment

Tester: Multi-Ethnic (Jamaican & British) with long, very thick tightly curled dry hair prone to frizz

"I LOVE this hair oil. I generally use natural products; I'm not really big on chemicals, so this was a true pleasure to try! There are so many great ingredients in this hair oil and it smells unbelievable (like REAL coconuts!). I found that it was very effective not just use it as a treatment, but I used a little in the AM to tame my frizzy curls as well... I also usually put extra on my hair for about a day before washing it too. it really makes my hair shiny and healthy. I highly recommend this. For heavy duty conditioning, I would put it in my hair at night, wash in the morning, then i even add a few drops before letting my hair air dry. In Shalini Verhda?s Global Goddess book she writes about how from India have used Coconut and Alma Oil forever to give them beautiful shiny and healthy hair. This product makes my hair look glossy and healthy and it is so nice to know it is natural. You can use this several ways. You can rub it into your hair 30 minutes before washing it like a hot oil treatment, or for a few minutes while in the shower, or leave it in overnight and wash in the morning - depending on the degree of repair you want. This is great for dry and dull hair.. worth every penny as my hair felt completely transformed! P.S. I also found that you can rub this oil into your elbows after you rub it into your hair to soften your skin so I also didn?t waste any of the product.. Truly the best oil hair treatment I have ever tried!" G.B.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Ellin Lavar Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Ellin Lavar Liquid Glass Smoothing Serum

Tester: Hispanic (Dominican) with shoulder length fine hair that frizzes easily

"This is a miracle product for me! In the past, on a humid day, I would just give up on trying to have smooth shiny hair and put in up in a bun, or braid it. But this product made all the difference – with just a small amount of the lightweight serum (with more of a gel feel), my hair was not only super shiny, but the frizz and flyaways were significantly reduced to the point where I was at least still able to wear my hair out on a humid day for a few hours. I used it on my wet hair before blow-drying and flat ironing, as well as on dry hair in the AM. Best of all, it hydrates and protects the hair from heat styling. It didn’t flake or leave a greasy film, even after I used it a few days in a row before washing my hair again. It’s my secret weapon and I find that even on a non-humid day it’s great just to use a little for the shine and protection factor!" – T.H.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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PHYTO PhytoSpecific Palacinka Product Rating Guide

From PHYTO: A team of researchers, led by Dr. Fatou Plat applied 10 years of research and testing to create PhytoSpecific, a new generation of high-technology hair care products to treat naturally curly, frizzy and relaxed hair. PhytoSpecific is a complete line of superior quality products formulated to meet the specific needs of this textured hair type-because the beauty of your hair is the surest reflection of the care you give it.

Tester: Multi-Ethnic (African & British), with shoulder length naturally tightly coiled fine curly hair that is mildly relaxed.

"This is a very nice leave in conditioner. Just a few sprays (do NOT overspray the hair), and it put the moisture back into my dry hair and my hair was very bouncy. I liked the fragrance, which was pretty if a tad strong-very flowery. I got my best results by spraying it on damp hair before blow drying with a diffuser (best thing for curly girls by the way!) or air drying, and my hair was left silky and soft and it also really helped keep it nice and strong to prevent breakage." - T.Y.

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This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Phyto Phytospecific Intense Nutrition Mask 6.75 oz

Tester: Multi-Ethnic (African and Italian) with very thick, dry, long curly hair that tends to frizz.

"Yes, this is definitely one of my favorite hair masks. This gives my hair tons of softness and shine...wow...what a conditioner!! It left my hair so silky and soft. P.S. I found that this works even better with heat when I applied and sat under my bonet dryer for 30 min! Afterwards, my hair felt like GLASS. After repeated use, this mask has totally transformed my dry, hair into silkified strands of healthy, strong hair. I also like the packaging and the fact that it comes in a pump bottle (no getting your fingers all messy like with a jar). I know this is a higher end product but I never mind paying more for something that works this well!"- G.H.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Phyto Phytospecific Restructuring Milk 5 oz

Tester: African-American, with long, relaxed hair that is also color treated.

"I really like this product. It is the consistency of a heavy cream and it does well at repairing and moisturizing at the same time - I also use a bit of heat which really gave me a nice smooth result after rinsing it out. I have fairly thick hair and was able to comb easily through it with my fingers as well as my wide toothed comb afterwards. I also liked that a little goes a long was and the fragrance was divine! F.H.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester: Multi-Ethnic (African & British), with shoulder length naturally tightly coiled fine curly hair that is relaxed.

"This is a really nice shine spray. First the fragrance is amazing - a combination of a spicy nutmeg type of fragrance mixed with a bit of floral - it stays with you a while but is not overbearing. The shine is very natural (a good thing) and shows up immediately without making the hair feel greasy and heavy (Be sure to spray it as directed on the can!). My hair was left soft and there was not a lot build up in my hair like with some shine sprays I've used in the past. I like it so much the only drawback is the can is fairly small and I think they should make another, larger size!" - T.Y.

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This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Phyto Phytospecific Moisturizing Styling Balm 4.22 oz

Tester: West Indian (Jamaican) with kinky, thick hair worn naturally in a large Afro -type style or twisted.

"This is a really nice addition my hair routine. It's a fairly thick, white cream with a slight non-lingering floral/sweet scent. It contains petrolatum, ozokerite, and plant oils. I found that this was great to apply to my hair in the evening before braiding and tying up to make my hair fluffy and soft the morning. My hair was so soft and had a nice sheen to it and after continued use it really helped with breakage. The balm really penetrated the hair shaft instead of sitting on top of my hair looking greasy. Even after 1-2 days not using it, my hair was so soft, shiny and moisturized. A little goes a long way for me and I will continue to use!" - G.H.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Phyto Phytospecific Intense Nutrition Shampoo 5.07 oz

Tester: African-American, with very thick, coarse relaxed hair that is also color treated.

"This is an amazing shampoo! Almost immediately, I could feel the difference of the texture of my hair as I lathered and rinsed it out. Usually after a shampoo, my hair is pretty tangled and unmanageable.... Not THIS time. I was able to blow dry my hair with ease. And when it was dry, I straightened it with a curling iron and to my surprise, my hair was soft, yet strong and was also so full of SHINE! I couldn't believe that I had more shine with this SHAMPOO than from spraying an-oil sheen in my hair. I won't be able to live without this shampoo, now that I know what it can do for my hair :-) My hair was soft, detangled and lustrous before I use a conditioner (which I still do religiously).

P.S. Even my hairdresser immediately saw a change in the overall quality and condition of my hair - my split ends and daily breakage are now almost non-existant after regular use of this product!" F.H.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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T3 Tourmaline Palacinka Product Rating Guide

T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Iron With Rounded Plates

Tester:Hispanic (Dominican), with medium, relaxed hair that is also color treated and dry.

"What a great iron! This iron just glides through my hair, no pulling or snagging. It is incredibly smooth and leaves my hair feeling the same way. The best part is that the iron heats up quickly and actually stays hot so that I don't have to go over and over the same section of hair. I love that when I use it my hair stays straight throughout the entire day (even through humid summer days) without having to touch up. I would definitely recommend the T3 to anyone looking for a new flat iron (that can also curl!) It takes me half the time to do my hair and it looks a million times better now. People have commented to me how healthy my hair looks.

The heat is adjustable, which comes in handy, because not everyone needs 410 degrees to straighten their hair. I foundd between 350 and 370 worked really well on my relaxed hair. It also left my hair very glossy, smooth and healthy looking. The iron is also incredibly lightweight, which is great for travel or even bringing to the office for a touch up. I use my iron several times a week, for both flat ironing and also creating a nice "bump" on the ends of my hair, and at the crown to give it more body after my blowout, since it also curls!" L.M.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Wet or Dry Iron

Tester:Hispanic (Cuban), with thick natural curly/wavy hair similar to Michelle Rodriquez that is also highlighted and dry. Flat irons hair about 1x week.

"I LOVE IT!! After my first few uses, each time my hair felt and looked amazing!! I've tired so many flatirons that nothing seems to work. My hair would come out thick, and with straw like hair... I tired this out on my dry, scrunched hair it came out SUPER SILKY straight. Its AWESOME and does exactly what it says!! What I would do is "detangle" small areas, apply a heat protection spray and with just a few swipes of the iron it was smooth, silky and straight hair all the way. Salon PERFECT! I also used it on damp hair and it still comes out silky salon perfect all the time too. You hear this frying sound and you think "oh my god, my hair's frying!" And all this steam comes out. But when you feel your hair, you can most certainly tell that it's not damaged. It's like using a steamer to get wrinkles out of your clothes, but for your hair. I love Tourmaline. This also leaves my hair glossy and shiny. I don't know how and I don't care! I can now have "Catherine Zeta Jones" straight hair! Yes, it is worth the price...Run your fingers through my hair and you would be so jealous...(smile)" T.G.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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T3 Micro 1800W Tourmaline II Ionic Hair Dryer, Model 83808se

Tester #1: - Hispanic (Dominican) with long, wavy hair which is frequently blown straight.

"I know you are all wondering with great anticipation.... can this dryer really be worth a staggering $200, or is it simply hype? I must say, after my using this hair dryer for several weeks, that this lovely little dryer is TRULY the goddess of all dryers. It's really lightweight for any dryer, amazingly so when you consider the thundering 1800 watts of power it has. I found that it indeed did dry my hair in at least half the time, if not even a bit faster. I also noticed my scalp was less dry and generally just felt better, and my hair looked so much shiner. BTW -my hair looked just as good on the second day, which is unusual for me. I am SO happy this dryer found its way into my life...I will NEVER let it go! :) V.H.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester #2- African-American with shoulder length, dry relaxed hair which breaks easily.

"Yes, this is a great dyer that is light and easy to use, but, the real clincher is what it did for my hair! I experienced smoother, shinier tresses with the very first use! I've been using this dryer now for several weeks, it is wonderful!!!! It controls the frizzies so well, and dries my hair SO quickly (which means less heat damage ladies!). I found those pesky flyaways almost completely disappeared, and there was much less breakage while drying.

Best of all, I found that I no longer need to follow the dryer with the flat iron, a GREAT time saver (and much better for chemically treated hair!). It is a little expensive, but it is worth every penny and is a great investment for your hair. If you blow-dry your hair often, especially if your hairs tends to get frizzy, this dryer out performs all other I have tried - thanks T3!"

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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T3 Tourmaline Professional Paddle Brush

Tester #1 -Hispanic (Dominican) with long, wavy hair which is frequently blown straight and is prone to frizz.

"I really liked this brush and found it was very easy to use with the T3 dryer (see review above). The combination made my hair look as though I had gotten a professional "Dominican" blow out! I really don't use paddle brushes often, but this one really gripped my hair well without creating any knots and was easy for me to maneuver with the dryer too." V.H.

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This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester #2-African-American with shoulder length, dry relaxed hair which breaks easily.

"This brush was nice and light, and made my scalp feel great every time I used it. I found that when used with the dryer (see review above) it really did create a very straight smooth line in the hair. I

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Conair Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Conair CD103CS Satin Finish 1-1/2-Inch Ceramic Curling Iron

Tester: African-American with coarse, curly hair.

"These curling heat up in 60 seconds and have multiple heat settings. Which allows these irons to make any hair type straight to very coarse perfectly pliable. The ceramic material allows maximum styling with minimal damage. The best thing is that they are really affordable curling irons!" - E.B.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Korres Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Korres Natural Products Shea Butter and Vitamins Nourishing Hair Mask 5 oz

Tester: South American (Brazilian) with thick, dry shoulder length curly hair prone to frizz.

"My hair has been colored, blown dry one too many times and generally not treated well at all - so I'm now on the lookout for hair treatments that really deliver as my new resolution this year make my hair healthy. I used this mask 2x week by applying it to towel-dried hair and left it on for 10 to 15 minutes. The mask left my curls bouncy, soft, healthy-looking and frizz free (a major concern for me when it comes to hair masks, which more often than not leave my hair flat but still fuzzy!). Like many of their skincare products, this mask has an amazing fresh green fragrance that lingers nicely on the hair" - L.M.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Korres Natural Products Serum Rice Proteins To Protect Hair From Splitting .5 oz

Tester: Multi-Ethnic (Jamaican & French) with naturally curly, long dry hair that is freqently blown out straight.

"Korres where have you been all my life! I knew that this brand made skin care but this was my first experience with their hair products. I really loved this serum. It adds a wonderful shine and fights frizz, and my hair also seems very moisturized after applying. This serum is very light, smells heavenly (sort of sweet like corriander/cinnamon and grassy at the same time) and lingers nicely in the hair. It only took a little of the product to tame my hair beautifully and didn't leave it greasy or make it feel too "coated". The packaging is adorable too! It reminds me of toothpaste but still small and portable. I can throw this into any bag for quick touchups (sometimes I just wanted to have a little of this wonderful smell on my hair and hands!:). I used it in a variety of ways too -after I let my hair air dry, and I also added some on the ends before I blow dried and then applied a little more after blowing out straight. So far, so good - I notice a LOT less breakage I don't seem to be getting any new split ends, and as a bonus, my hair seems to be easier to style and doesn't tangle as easily." - D.S.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Pantene - Extra Liso Line Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Extra Liso Extra Straight Intensive Treatment

Tester #1: Hispanic (Puerto Rican) with long wavy, dry hair prone to frizz. Hair is frequently blown out straight.

"This left my hair really soft and healthy looking. When I didn't blow it out, my curls also looked really pretty and bouncy. This is the perfect deep conditioner for my hair type (more oily at the roots & dry at the ends), it even tames my frizzies without weighing my hair down.

This formula doesn't have the regular Pantene fragrance, but I think I prefer it's new scent to the older one. My hair was left soft and shiny, without an overpowering scent. I would recommend giving it a try! The only thing that I would love to add is a pump top so you don't have to dig your fingers into the jar!" - Y.M.

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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These products are available at CVS and other drugstores nationwide

Tester#2: South American (Brazilian) with long, curly hair that is color treated and frequently blown dry and flat ironed.

"This conditioner is one of the best you'll find in a drug store. It is thick and creamy and leaves my hair feeling soft and shiny. If you don't want to pay the high prices for products in salons and beauty supply stores, I recommend giving this a try. It really delivers! I *love love love* this! My hair is color treated (highlighted), fine in texture (but I have *a lot* of it), and a bit on the dry side. I also only wash my hair every other day. This is one of the best conditioners that I have come across in a very long time.

I need to apply a bit more than usual because I do have a lot of hair and it is a tad dry, but this leaves my hair looking extra thick, shiny and it feels as soft as silk. After using this my hair looks just as great on the days when I don't wash it as it does on the days that I do." - P.F.

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Extra Liso Extra Straight Combing Cream

Tester #1: Multi-Ethnic (African-American & German) with fine, wavy, curly hair that is blown out straight at least 1x week.

"I am not Hispanic, but as Hispanic hair can run the gamut, I do have hair very common to many hispanic people from the Caribbean. It's very wavy, tends to curl more on the roots when it's humid and I have a lot of it. I love to get my hair into a staight "satiny curtain" with my hairdryer though. This conditioning treatment left my hair very soft and scented. In addition, on days when I go swimming or do a lot of heat styling, this is a good supplement to my regular hair care routine to maintain a good balance for my hair. This cream was nice and creamy but felt lightweight on the hair and absorbed easily. It has a fresh scent and really gave me a smooth blow out and kept my hair protected. The packaging was different - sort of like those old-school mustard-squeeze bottles. Very nice product and I will continue to use" -T.M.

This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester#2: South American (Brazilian) with long, curly hair that is color treated and frequently blown dry and flat ironed.

"I recently read about Pantene's cult line aimed at Hispanic hair being released in the United States and I was curious to try it since I have used some other Pantene products and was pretty pleased with the quality for a drugstore brand. This cream has a very thick greasy-like texture like a heavy hand creme but as soon as my hair starts drying, there is no residue left. I don't heat style my hair daily but I was pleasantly surprised to find that my hair was straighter than usual with I used my flat iron. My hair smelled good throughout the day. I used it with my ceramic hairdryer as well as my flatiron and got very good results. I think this cream combined with the intensive treatment (see my review above) is a winning combo for me!" P.F.

This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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These products are available at CVS and other drugstores nationwide

Pantene - Relaxed and Natural, Color Radiance Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Relaxed and Natural Color Radiance Shampoo

Tester #1: African-American with short, tightly coiled curly, dry hair that is dyed chestnut brown with some highlights.

"This is AMAZING!! It provided really superior moisturization for my hair. After the first application my hair felt so much softer compared to normal!! I also really liked that a little went a long way. The rinse out leaves hair nice and smooth without it feeling coated or greasy. The fragrance was nice and stays with you a while, which I like. This is going to be my "go to" shampoo from now on! R.H.

Relaxed and Natural Color Radiance Shampoo available at most major drugstores nationwide

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester #2: West Indian (Jamaican) with shoulder length, highlighted hair that is dry and relaxed.

"I've seen the ads for this for a while and wondered if this could really be that much different than their other Pantene products for dry hair. I am glad I got to test this because although I have always had pretty good luck with Pantene products, this is definitely one step above for relaxed hair especially. I love this...my hair is a little below the shoulder with a tendency to get really dry and frizzy. I can actually get the comb through my wet hair without pulling half of it out! And my hair looks a LOT better even when I air dried it. Since I also have color, I was also happy to see that the color did seem to stay longer and was much more shiny after I blow-dried it. I have a huge product graveyard in my bathroom of "moisturizing" hair products that totally did not work, and now it's time to clear them all out for Pantene Relaxed and Natural." - D.F.

Relaxed and Natural Color Radiance Shampoo available at most major drugstores nationwide

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Relaxed and Natural Color Radiance Conditioner

Tester #1: African-American with short, tightly coiled curly, dry hair that is dyed chestnut brown with some highlights.

"To me this is a MUST HAVE conditioner for women with natural, curly or chemically processed hair. In all the money I have spent on hair care products this one was the best and it was a fraction of the price of some of the salon ones. After using it, my hair is smooth, soft (SOOOOOOOO soft - hasn't been this soft in years) and luscious all day. This is an excellent conditioner and a true gem of a product to review. Lucky me!!" R.H.

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester #2: West Indian (Jamaican) with shoulder length, highlighted hair that is dry and relaxed.

"Like other Pantene products, it works really well. I have to say, for the first time, I've been able to get my hair to actually shine after heat styling without having to add extra product after using this conditioner ! It's thick, rich, and creamy and leaves my normally very dry hair feeling well moisturized for a long period of time. I'm almost done with my bottle that I used during the testing period, but I will definitely get more of this to keep having "great hair days". -D.F.

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Relaxed and Natural Oil Cream Moisturizer

Tester #1: Hispanic (Dominican ) with fine, shoulder length, relaxed, dry hair

"I had an interesting experience with this cream moisturizer. I found that it was a little heavy when I used it on my dry hair, and thought that this wasn't going to work for me, but I did a little experiment one day after washing my hair and then used this product. It turned out to be FANTASTIC on my wet hair. After using the Relaxed and Natural conditioner, I slather this on while my hair is wet, comb through it, and usually stick it in a ponytail. This way lets me air dry my hair and not end up with a big, dry, frizzy mess. When my hair has dried, its moisturized and just lovely! This has made my relaxer last much longer (I'm at 8 weeks, and you can't even tell. Usually by 6 my hair is a muy curly at the roots!), plus my hair is healthier from not having to blow dry it!" - P.Y.

Relaxed and Natural Oil Cream Moisturizer available at most major drugstores nationwide

This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester #2: Multi-Ethnic (Nigerian & British) with tightly curled shoulder length hair that is also dry and highlighted - flies frequently.

"This is a great product from Pantene. I find that this is a MUST have when my hair was really dry from flying, is too dried out from coloring and just plain unruly. A little goes a long way - size of a quarter for my shoulder length hair. It makes my hair soft, shiny, and keeps my curls bouncy. The only complaint is that the perfume is a little on the strong side (not unpleasant, just a strong floral mix) - it is the same perfume used in the whole Pantene product line-up, but I can deal with it for the results it brings to my hair!" -P.K.

Relaxed and Natural Oil Cream Moisturizer available at most major drugstores nationwide

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Mane'n Tail Palacinka Product Rating Guide

From Mane'nTail: Our legendary formulas have been around for over 30 years. Both horses and people have used them with proven results. They are quite safe and very much preferred by people. Straight Arrow does not test on animals.

Mane 'n Tail Detangler Spray 12 oz

Tester:A Multi-Ethnic (German and Nigerian) child with very curly, thick, unruly hair that is also very long. Similar to Cree Summer.

"After washing my daughter’s hair, it is SO difficult to get though her huge mass of curls – even with a VERY large toothed comb (the way it was recommended to me to do with her hair years ago)!I’ve been searching for a detangler that worked well, was easy to use AND didn’t dry out her hair.I have FOUND IT!This Mane N’ Tail detangler is absolutely amazing!Just a few sprays and my daughter’s hair was so smooth and her curls stayed soft, and nice and bouncy!I could not believe how easy it was to comb through her hair.Also, when it dried, it wasn’t dry or "crunchy" due to a product coating the hair at all!

There is nothing else like it in my opinion.I also used it on my hair, which is naturally wavy but can get a little tangled from time to time and I also experienced an extremely smooth comb out.Here’s the only problem – the makers of this product, which can also be used on actual horses and other pets, really have not gone to the trouble of adding a "mainstream fragrance" to it, so the smell leaves something to be desired. It is a little like a "glass cleaner" smell to me – however, after a few minutes it does dissipate and it doesn’t linger in the hair too long. For now, I will absolutely deal with it because of the pleasure it brings to my life and that of my daughter’s!" - B.N./G.N.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Original Mane 'n Tail Shampoo

Tester: Hispanic (Puerto Rican) with thick, dry wavy hair that is frequently flat-ironed.

"I know many women who swear by this so I was eager to try it. I definitely have my favorite rotations of shampoos, so it required real discipline to only use this for the test period, but I am glad I did. With one lather of this shampoo my wavy hair became very soft and a little straighter even before applying heat. I also like the smell of this shampoo - it's a very pleasant floral/oriental scent that's not too overbearing but lingers an appropriate amount of time. There was a definite shine to my hair and I didn't have any stickiness or gummy residue left in my hair. It is amazing that something meant for horses manes could also be so good for human hair, but I'm not asking any questions - I've just found a great little (and affordable ) beauty secret!" H.G.

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This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Original Mane 'n Tail Conditioner

Tester: African-American with fine, dry, relaxed hair that is also color treated with some breakage.

"I was apprehensive at first using a conditioner that was originally made for Horses, but I've been hearing about this product for years and have seen it in the most upscale beauty supply stores, so when I was asked to test it, I figured it couldn't be all that bad. Well, the effect it had on my hair was AMAZING. It's very moisturizing and non-residual and gave my otherwise skimpy, dry hair better moisture and a nice soft texture. It just feels so healthy now! In addition, I have seen a huge improvement (way less breakage!!!) since using this product. The Mane N' Tale Conditioner really strengthens. I wish I had known about this when I had my hair bleached a few years ago. I really noticed how shiny my hair has become since using Mane N' Tale. When I comb it out there are very few tangles, and it feel silky smooth. When I try to use other conditioners and then blow dry, I lose a lot more hair, go figure. This is a must have product for me now! Now I'm looking at those prize horses manes a whole lot closer!" L.K.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Bliss Labs Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Bliss Lemon + Sage Hair Shine + Body Gloss 8.5 oz

Tester: African-American with dry skin on body and fine, relaxed hair that is also dry.

"I have tried a few of the other Bliss dry oil body sprays, and I must say that I am also impressed with this one!I love the spray formula, which gives your body and hair a really nice sheen but dries down much more quickly on the body than the hair so I felt like it gave my an extra conditioning treatment, without it looking too greasy.The fragrance is one that I am crazy about, as I am a real "citrus" fiend!It’s not so strong though that it would interfere with other fragranced products and is not overbearing either.On the hair, the spray feels very light, and it really made my hair shine throughout the day, even during hours in a very dry air office environment. It didn’t make my hair gummy, sticky or crunchy the way some silicone products have in the past.On the body it kept my skin soft and supple, and is really a great time saver after my morning shower.The only place where I still had to use an additional moisturizer was on my feet (which are really dry). Also, I really like that robin-egg blue + yellow packaging which reflects their spas as well - so clean and fresh looking...I love displaying them in my bathroom! A very good product and I will definitely take it on trips as well!" D.F.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Bliss Lemon & Sage Conditioning Rinse 8.5 oz

Tester: Middle Eastern (Moroccan) with thick, wavy hair that tends to be oily at the roots but dry on the ends and tangles easily.

"I'm always on the hunt for a good conditioner. Since I love anything lemon scented, I was really excited to try Bliss Lemon & Sage Conditioning Rinse and I was glad I did! The conditioner has a nice, lemony/grassy scent. I was surprised at how thick the conditioner was - I was worried because my hair is so easily weighed down. However, this conditioner is very light weight. So, if you need major conditioning, this probably isn't for you, but it works great for my hair as a weekly conditioner. The only problem I have with the product is with the bottle- it is made of very hard plastic and can be difficult to squeeze!" H.A.

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Bliss Lemon & Sage Supershine Shampoo 8.5 oz

Tester: Middle Eastern (Moroccan) with shoulder length, wavy hair that tends to be oily at the roots but dry on the ends and tangles easily.

"This shampoo really DOES give added shine! My hair ends up soft, fluffy, and manageable--and the scent is gorgeous. I absolutely Looooooove this shampoo! It smelled of course wonderful, but it made my hair soooo smooth and soft after I rinsed it out! And I hadn't even used the conditioner yet. I could actually comb through it without using a detangler.(Please see my Bliss Lemon & Sage Conditioning Rinsereview above). It was so lightweight and it didn't weigh my dry hair down or make my roots oily or gummy. I was happy to hear that Bliss has gotten into hair products since I also love a lot of their skin products and their actual spa treatments at their NYC spa. THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!!!" H.A.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Dove Palacinka Product Rating Guide

Dove 2 In 1 Shampoo and Conditioner, Intense Moisture

Tester #1: Hispanic (Puerto Rican) with thick, dry, wavy hair.

"I liked this product...however, as anyone with thick hair can tell you, I have yet to find a 2-in 1 that conditions SO well that you don't need a follow up conditioner. I found that the best results came when I used the 2-in-1 as my shampoo and then use a separate conditioner afterwards. I find that the 2-in-1 has a light, creamy consistency that lathers up nicely. All my hair ended up being moisturized, not just the ends where I use conditioner. And it's not greasy at all, just a nice weightless moisture that eliminates frizz and brings out shine. This shampoo truly does what it promises.Love it, love it, love it. In addition, it smells so clean and nice, and it leaves your hair smelling that way all day. It leaves my hair feeling really soft and clean. I used to wash my hair everyday, but now I can skip days because of the intense clean my hair feels." L.H.

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This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Dove Smooth & Soft Anti-Frizz Cream

Tester #1: African-American with shoulder length, fine, curly dry hair prone to frizzies.

"I love this anti-frizz cream!! I usually have a lot of flyaways and frizzies, but I never do anything about them because I have fine hair and I've found that most anti-frizz gels, serums, or creams weigh my hair down and makes my hair look to greasy. This cream so doesn't do any of that! It smells really great, and scents my hair perfectly! An "MUST HAVE" daily hair product for me! Will always repurchase! I wash my hair, apply conditioner, rinse, towel-dry my hair until it is damp, then I apply 3-4 pumps of this on my hair, and comb out my hair to evenly distribute it. It leaves my hair smooth, silky, soft, and easy to comb the next morning.

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This product gets 3 "Palacinka Points" *

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Tester #2: Multi-Ethnic (African-American and French) with naturally long, curly dry hair prone to frizz which she uses a mild relaxer on.

"I have a lot of fine relaxed hair that is prone to frizz. Because it is fine, some anti-frizz products (think serums and gels) weigh my hair down too much and make it look greasy. I needed an anti-frizz product to put in my gym bag, and was curious about this product because I like a lot of other Dove skin care products. I love it. It smoothes the frizz out, without weighing down the hair but making the remaining waves full and bouncy. It makes my hair feel lighter and softer. I will definitely continue to use." L.M.

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Tester #3: Asian (Indian) with fine wavy hair.

"I was amazed at the way my hair felt after putting this in. Not only was my hair not limp or frizzy but my hair actually felt healthy, it had body and my hair didn't get limp and greasy as the day wore on. I tried this then next morning on my wet hair and still liked it, plus it seemed like it didn't take as long for my hair to dry as it normally did. My hair was just beautiful after I blow dried it.

I couldn't stop running my fingers though my own hair! My hair even felt good as I washed it. This stuff is absolutely amazing! I hope Dove never stops making this stuff! I'm in love. Definately will continue to use, especially for humid summer days." - L.T. G0-->Dove Smooth & Soft Anti-Frizz Cream

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Dove Shampoo, Intense Moisture

Tester: Hispanic (Cuban) with dry, closely cropped curly hair and some highlights.

"This product had it's good points and bad points. The first time I tried this shampoo, it didn't seem very moisturizing. Then I decided to leave it in for a little longer- about two minutes- that made all the difference! Even before I used the conditioner (See my conditioner review) my hair was softer than it had ever been from a shampoo - and I've tried them all drugstore, salon and department store - you name it. In fact, right now in my bathroom I have about 12 salon shampoos and I have ONLY WANTED to used the Dove for the last 3 weeks (beyond my testing period)! - L.H.

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This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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Intense Moisture Conditioner

Tester #1: African-American with long, naturally curly/wavy hair (like Chili from singing group TLC) that is dry and highlighted.

"This is nice. I'm a big fan of anything Dove and I found that during this summer when I was doing a lot of beach and pool this was a great conditioner. The chlorine and salt water did not damage my hair as it has in the past and I found that it softened my hair beautifully and instantly. Love the shine and smell. Would definitely purchase!" - T.L.

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Tester #2: Hispanic (Cuban) with dry, closely cropped curly hair and some highlights.

"This is one of the most effective conditioners I've ever tried. When combined with the Dove Shampoo (see my shampoo review above) it produces amazing results!

I love the smell, and I LOVE the shape of the bottle - very intuitive and convenient. This conditioner deeply moisturizes my hair to leave it soft and manageable. But I have to rinse it thoroughly, since when I am in a hurry and I don't rinse my hair carefully, I have noticed that it can weigh it down. I love the way it makes my curls SO bouncy, and not dull at all. I would purchase it again and again!" T.H.

This product gets 4 "Palacinka Points" *

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