Beach Waves in March ! IGK Beach Club Texture Spray

Written by Deanna P 

I recently tried IGK Beach Club Texture Spray.  It comes in a 1.7 oz trial size and 5 oz for $29.00.  I tried the 5 oz. size. IGK launched in 2016 by 4 hair stylists from NY, LA, & Miami.  The stylists include Chase Kusero from LA.  His clients include Jared Leto, Paris Hilton, Robbie Williams, and Mena Suvari.  Franck Izquierdo, from Miami, whose claim to fame is styling models on fashion runways  from Milan to Paris and has worked for many designers including Givenchy.   Leo Izquierdo, also from Miami, who also works the catwalk and the red carpet.  Mercedes Benz Fashion week has partnered with him and he has worked with Oscar De La Renta and Chloe’.

The NYC stylist, Aaron Grenia, from NY who has a deep passion for styling and has a list of his own fashionable clients and also works the runway with famous designers.  The group together resembles a men’s rock band and give off a cool laid back vibe.  Their single vision is to create products designed to fit the lives and needs of the client. For those of you who do not know, I am not a huge fan of most hair sprays.  That is until I tried IGK Beach Club Texture Spray.  Texture Sprays are different from hair sprays as they add texture to the hair without the stiffness, & stillness a lot of hairsprays do. This texture spray can be used on Straight, Wavy, Curly, Coiled or Tightly Coiled hair.  It has no added Parabens, Sulfates or.Phthalates It can also be used on color or keratin treated hair.  Lastly, it is salt free. It claims to add texture and volume to the hair and give you that beach wind blown look. 

I tried IGK spray not expecting much and I fell in love.   I though the packaging was brilliant.  The beach picture that covers the canister speaks for itself and really displays what the product   is supposed to do.   The fragrance is a mix of vibrant notes of guava, coconut water, pink lotus, midnight violet, and vanilla.  The smell is intoxicating.   The best news is the product works briliantly.  It gave my hair a great beachy texture while adding a great smell and the ability to still run my fingers through it. I would definitely recommend and think it is priced fairly.   The good news is you can buy the mini size for $14.00 so you can try it before you invest in it.  

You can purchase it at sephora.com.

IGK Call Time Styling Primer

By: Amanda V.

It has recently been muggy as shit in NYC, and humidity equals Monica from FRIENDS hair. 

My hair is difficult to describe just like everything else in my life. I have big curly hair that has been heat damaged and prine to breakage but although it's big it is also kind of on the thin side (are you still with me? That was alot to take in). So I've recently added  IGK's Call Time Styling Primer to my hair routine. To be honest I didn't know if this would work with a blow out but it did!!! This lightweight priming mist smells so sultry and the actual product isn't sticky whatsoever. I had zero static with added shine for ultimate smoothness. It didn't weigh my hair down or make it flat or greasy looking. I also decided to try it on the second day of my blowout to refresh as well as for beachy cool girl texture and it worked as well without having my hair get completely back to its natural curly state which also tends to frizz up at the drop of water. but my hair stood straightened with a bit more movement.  It gives it a nice wave and honestly I would purchase this again and again solely for the scent. I got rained on and my hair stood the same!!! Pure Magic. I have also used this on freshly washed hair to continue to protect it from the uv rays. It's like giving your dehydrated hair a sip of water. I will pair it with IGK coconut oil gel and put it up in a ballerina bun. It even refreshes my hair when i wear it out in a curly fro!!

This fine mist is perfect for heat styling protection and it protects up to 450 degrees, which BTW, you should never use your flat iron on full heat... but if you wanted to, this would be the perfect barrier for your hair. The coconut oil in this product helps strengthen my hair to survive my endless blowouts. This is my new go-to for my severely dehydrated, damaged hair. It's coming with me everywhere I go. It earned a permanent spot in my routine, especially for the Summer months.

The Call Time Styling Primer retails for $27 at Sephora stores and Sephora.com. This is 5oz of product and you don't have to use much and the mist is so fine that you truly get a ton of product for the price. 

Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel IGK Product Review

GK created a Coconut Oil Gel. I repeat, COCONUT OIL GEL!! Keywords: COCONUT OIL! 

This particular hair product has been on my radar for quite a while (for the obvious reason, stated prior). I've steered clear from hair gel FOR YEARS, but this product has pulled me back in. I've been applying heat to my hair less and less these days and I've been looking to dabble in some products here and there to see what will be good for me and my natural mane.

Written by: Amanda V

After finally getting my hands on this gem, I immediately tried it out on towel dried hair and later on I also tried this a couple of days into my blowout. When towel dried I normally tame my unruly hair in either a ballerina bun and this gives a great gold but leaving my hair soft instead of hard and crunchy so that when I loosen it up I'm left with pretty moisturized wavey curls. When used on my day 2-3 blown out hair, It gives this piecey, beachy, cool girl texture to the hair as well as major hydration which I need as much as possible. 

The consistency of this Gel is as weightless as my Glossier Priming Moisturizer making it appropriate for those with fine hair. It's more like a thin paste than a Gel. Although my hair has been growing and getting thicker the more I take care of it it's still considered fine and this genius product will not weigh it down or make it flat. It didn't even leave a gross white residue that some hair gels may leave. The light chic scent of this product is actually gorgeous, I have been complimented on it a couple of times. It's not overpowering whatsoever, it's just a pretty subtle hint of fresh fragrance. 

I actually cannot wait to use this in the warmer months as well or when I go on vacation to a warmer climate because this will be the type of lightweight, hydration my hair will need while still being styled. This Gel is free of drying and damaging parabens, sulfates as well as being safe for color treated tresses and also contains a UV Protectant. For my vegan friends, you will be ecstatic to know that this product is suitable for you as well as cruelty free. Yay Bunnies!! 

This is more of a high end hair product and can be purchased at Sephora for $27 for 5oz which is pretty steep for hair gel but it's completely worth the indulgence. It will last you a long time, especially the shorter your hair is. A little quarter sized amount goes a long way. It is ideal for all hair types especially those with thin, dry, damaged strands that are prone to breakage (HELLO, yeah, that's me!) as this coconut oil infused Gel restores nutrients and natural oils leaving your mane frizz free, hydrated and conditioned.