BE Inspired - BE Beverly Hills Hair Care Product Review

"It's not who you are that holds you back, 

it's who you think you're not."

-Author Unknown

Hair Product Review:  BE Beverly Hills Inspred w/Argan Oil Daily Shine & Repair Serum

I had the opportunity to try the Flagship product of a company called BE Beverly Hills.  This product is called Inspired Daily Shine & Repair Serum.  This awesome product was sent to me from BE Beverly Hills to try out and review... and I am so happy and thankful to have been given this opportunity.  Honestly, I have used a lot of products for hair care over the years, many of which have cause more damage than repair. But, I truly am impressed with this product... not only for how it has helped my hair, but also because in general... it's packaging and everything about it is pretty awesome.

About BE Beverly Hills Inspired Hair care line: 

BE Beverly Hills Inspired Hair Care line was created by women with the mission to empower women.  The inspiration to create an eco-luxury beauty line comes from the idea that a woman is most confident when she is radiant and beautiful.  

Using high quality natural ingredients and revolutionary formulas, BE Beverly Hills Eco-Luxury Hair care line regenerates and improves the overall health of hair safely and effectively.

*the above was used from the BE Beverly Hills info pamphlet 

This interesting serum uses a combination of premium Organic Argan Oil and other rejuvenating all-natural ingredients that help to renew, re-hydrate and repair your hair.  It also helps to protect your hair from further damage.  By using just a few drops of this formula each day will truly transform your hair.  I am living proof of this.

Some of the ingredients in this product are:

Argan Oil

Jojoba Oil Nutrient Rich Avocado Oil

Silk Amino Acids

This product has a light lavender scent, a very faint one in my opinion... but still calming.  It has SPF protection which will truly come in handy when out and about in the sun.  I especially love this because I live in a very humid, hot and sunny climate.  It is Paraben Free, Non Flammable and does not use Artificial coloring.  It is truly a certified organic product.

I am especially loving the fact that it is non oily.  I am acne prone and I break out very easily with hair care products. I probably break out faster with hair products than I do with makeup and skin care, mainly because I have to put so much into my hair to keep it manageable.  Because this is not an oily product, it has been a joy to not have to worry about breaking out over night.

Inspired Serum costs $39.95 and if you Buy One - you will receive 4 Free Bonus Gifts. A serum pouch, recyclable / reusable tote, wide tooth comb and a t-shirt.

I really do like this product. I think (like I said before) that the packaging is quite cute.  I think that it is a bit on the pricey side and as I mentioned in my video - I would probably not buy it just at first glance, seeing as I have not heard of the product myself.  But, now after trying so - I do believe that this will be something I will use for years to come.  Inspired is very light weight... I am very used to having products that are heavy and weigh my hair down so dramatically, that my natural curls seem to disappear.  This especially happens to my bangs and instead of having beautiful curls, my bangs are limp and heavy.  With Inspired, I seemed as if my hair had a new bounce to its step.

My hair not only seems soft but I notice that it doesn't tangle as badly as it used to.  Because of my hair breakage (if you are a mother, you know what I mean) my hair has been looking really dry and has been tangling pretty badly if I don't keep it under control.  Using Inspired has actually helped to cut down the tangles because my hair has been so soft.  My curls seem to have formed again and are much bouncier.  My frizzies are still there... but have decreased from what they used to be.  Now it is pretty easy to pull my hair back without an extreme amount of frizziness from my baby hair.

I have been very Pro Argan/Moroccan Oil lately.  Since I color and bleach my hair often... and live in a climate where it is always hot and humid, I have noticed that by using products with Argan/Moroccan oil, my hair is starting to get it's softness and luster back.  I especially noticed this with this product.  My hair felt extremely soft and silky... and my husband even commented on how soft my hair felt.  Call me biased, but I think that I have truly found something I will be using for years to come.  It has been a really long time since I have been able to actually comb through my curls without yanking hair out of my scalp.  Because my hair is so soft... I can work with it easily without the added pressure of having to deal with the unruly mop on my head.   My goal is to continue using the product so that my hair will become even more manageable and silkier than it's ever been.

Inspired is also represented by celebrity stylist Frankie Payne.  He is a stylist to many of my favorite starts:  Kim Kardashian, Eva Longori, Rihanna and Alicia Keys to name a few.  I love that he has used this product on them and they also have raved consistently about it.

This awesome serum has truly made a difference in my hair.  Not to mention, it is also making motions in our Environment... being Eco Friendly and using recyclable materials.  As if this didn't wow me at Hello, being a pet lover... I love the fact this this company is a proud PeTA brand.  They do not test any of their products on animals or use any animal ingredients.  

I wish I had remembered to take before and after pictures... but those of you that have been keeping up with me see the difference I'm sure.  I am truly enjoying my new hair.

BE Beverly Hills provided the quote that I used above... and I think it is awesome.  They truly are revolutionizing this industry - and I love that they have acknowledged that Confidence in a woman comes when they feel beautiful!

Thank you BE Beverly Hills for sending me Inspired.  I love it! ;)

Below is my video review:

This product was sent to me for review and consideration.  My review is 100% honest and my own opinion.  I was not compensated or paid in any way to provide this review.

Queen Helene - Royal Curl, Product line Review

Wacky, crazy, frizzy hair... yup, that's me!  I have been searching franticly for a hair product(s) that can help to tame my unruly curls... and though I have found my fair share of awesome hair care products... I have yet to find one that is affordable and doesn't hold such a hefty pricetag.

A couple of weeks ago - I received the Queen Helene's Royal Curl Haircare Line sample products complimentary from BeautyStat.  I have tried Queen Helene skincare products before in the past and I really enjoyed them, so I was quite excited to try something from their Haircare line as well.  Here is what I received:


Royal Curl - Stay Clean Shampoo
From the Queen Helene site:  In a hive, the queen’s sole sustenance is Royal Jelly, a nutrient packed super-food with 17 amino acids, vitamins A, B, C, D, and K. We use the Queen Bee’s secret in Stay Clean Shampoo to keep the kink out of your curls and smooth over your waves. A shot of Sea Kelp Extract gently boosts the cleaning action, while nourishing Mandarin Orange Extract and antioxidant Green Tea restore moisture and help defend against harmful heat and humidity. Gentle enough to use daily, but effective enough to use less frequently.  All natural: No harsh, irritating chemicals like alcohol, sulfates, petrolatum, parabens or phthalates. 


Royal Curl - Moisture Rich Conditioner
From the Queen Helene Site:  To powerfully remove frizz, define curls and smooth waves, let your hair feast on all-natural Royal Jelly, the nutrient packed super-food that feeds the Queen Bee in her hive. Packed with 17 amino acids plus vitamins A, B, C, D, and K, the Royal Jelly inMoisture Rich Conditioner works with Jojoba Seed Oil and Green Tea antioxidants to deliver luxurious shine and ultimate softness while defending hair from heat and humidity.  All natural: No harsh, irritating chemicals like alcohol, sulfates, petrolatum, parabens or phthalates. 



Royal Curl - Curl Shaping Creme 15oz
From the Queen Helene Site:  In a hive, there’s only one queen whose diet is only Royal Jelly, a nutrient packed super-food with 17 amino acids, vitamins A, C, D, K and multiple B-vitamins. We use the Queen Bee’s Royal Jelly in Curl Shaping Créme to naturally tame frizz, define curls and smooth waves with silky hold. Pure Aloe Vera Gel and Agave Nectar quench your hair’s thirst without the grease, while powerful Green Tea antioxidants and intense moisturizers defend against damaging heat and humidity.  All natural: No harsh, or drying chemicals like alcohol, sulfates, petrolatum, parabens or phthalates. 

Royal Curl - Curl Smoothing Oil 4oz
From the Queen Helene Site:  Curl Smoothing Oil hydrates locks, smoothes over frizz and prevents future breakage. Pure Corn and Meadowfoam Seed Oils plus powerful Green Tea antioxidants humectify the delicate hair shaft and defend against damaging heat and humidity giving your hair great softness and shine for days.  All natural: No harsh, or drying chemicals like alcohol, sulfates, petrolatum, parabens or phthalates. 

I like the fact that they are water based, not oil based.  This was especially effective because other hair products tend to break me out tremendously... and I have not experienced any breakouts while using these product.  I also like that it is all natural (as you have read above) and that many of the ingredients are great for your hair.  I was a little freaked out about using Royal Jelly in my hair (wondering if it would attract bees... hehe!  I am deathly allergic. lol). 

COST:  For the most part... I did like the product.  The cost is awesome - ranging from approximately $8.99 - $10.00 at your local drug stores like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and at some of your favorite Natural Food and Organic Stores.  Of course, you would need to check to see if your local store carries this particular line. Considering the amount of product you get in each bottle or container - that is a great deal of savings for your pocket.  I especially believe you will save money with the Curl Shaping Creme, because the container is huge - a whopping 15oz worth of product... and you need very little to get the job done.  I barely put a dent in my container in the last 2 weeks I have been using it.  

SCENT:  The shampoo and conditioner have a fairly pleasant scent.  It smells like a regular scented shampoo... nothing unusual there.  I will mention that the Curl Shaping Creme has a very strong smell to it... very much like a chemical smell that is not very pleasant when applying to your hair.  It doesn't last long however, and once it dries... you will not smell that same smell on your hair at all.  The problem though, is that while it is drying... the scent is quite strong - sometimes I felt like I was in a salon and getting highlights done.  Though it may not be that strong to others... my smell sensitivity is quite heightened and at times it was a bit difficult for me.

GETTING the JOB DONE:  I was not completely satisfied with the way the shampoo and conditioner cleaned my hair.  It seemed like I had to use a ton of product to get my hair saturated enough to make it feel clean.  The shampoo didn't lather that much (which is not necessarily a bad thing) but it also didn't really clean as well as some of my other drug store shampoos.  I felt like I had to use the whole bottle (though I didn't) in order to get the result and cleanliness that I was looking for.  The conditioner didn't leave my hair soft and silky like some of the other conditioners I use and again - I felt like I was using the whole bottle to condition my hair.  The conditioner did not seem thick enough for my thick & coarse hair... so therefore, I had to use more than I wanted to.  The shampoo and conditioner was not my favorite of the product line... and after my shower, I felt like my hair was just not silky and actually felt dry and dirty.  I had to rewash my hair again the following day because my hair felt like I went through a dust storm.  I don't like to wash my hair every day(I only wash every other day) because it is very drying on my hair - but with the shampoo and conditioner, I had to wash every day if I used it.  So - I stopped using this product after a few times... after realizing that it was the cause for the funky hair.

The Curl Shaping Creme definitely kept my hair tame & unruly.  I applied it to my wet hair as instructed and it formed my curls nicely.  There were a few downsides however - my hair felt kind of stiff and crispy after the product dried - which I'm sure that is how it kept my curls in shape.  Using it in combination with the smoothing oil worked well and all in all - this is probably my favorite product from this line.  Though the smell is strong like I mentioned above, I liked that it really did keep my hair curled nicely and neat.  For softer curls...  use a little less product and comb through your hair a little with your finger tips - that worked well for me.

The Curl Smoothing Oil seemed to do its job pretty well.  For the money... I thought it was a pretty good buy and the price tag is awesome for a hair serum on the market.  It had a liquid consistency - so you have to be a little careful when pouring out of the bottle... or you may have too much product in your hand.  I tried using it as a hot oil treatment - and it did okay, but I think I will use this as a serum instead.

All in all, the products are pretty okay for the price tag.  I would definitely consider buying them again - or at least the Shaping Creme and the Smoothing Oil.  The shampoo and conditioner was not a plus in my book... maybe just because I have thick hair.  I thought that my hair felt dirty and sticky and yucky because of the curl shaping creme... but tried to use the products individually and noticed that it was the shampoo and conditioner that was causing the problem.  I do want to note that after using the products for 2 weeks - my scalp started to get really dry and I developed a mild case of dandruff but again, I think it was the shampoo/conditioner.  Now - keep in mind that it could simply be because I have sensitive skin or because I am just weird. :)  I do recommend trying the products for yourself... because they entire line is fairly inexpensive and everyone has different types of hair - so this product may work for you.   Like I mentioned above... 

I would certainly give two of these products a try again.

I know this was a really long review - but there definitely was a lot to discuss.  If you have any questions - please feel free to comment or email me at beautybyhoney@gmail.com. :)

For more information on the Royal Curl Line of products and where you can purchase them - please visit:  www.queenhelene.com 

FTC:  I received the Queen Helene Royal Curl Hair Products complimentary from BeautyStat for Review.  My review and opinions on this product are my own and I was not compensated or paid in any way to provide this review.

Photos in this post were taken from the Queen Helene site.