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a touch of coconut and a dash of desert essence :: review + giveaway

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“Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh…” That’s the sound my hair made when I first used Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner! The second the shampoo hit my hair, I knew that this was ultra moisturizing. My hair is pretty unique. The shafts of my hair are very thick and quite honestly, I have a lot of it! There is a slight curl to my hair as well, so the odds are already set against me… I have dry, frizzy hair!

Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner contains a moisture packing trio: Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil and Olive Oil. These three oils pack a thirst quenching “punch” for your hair. I could stand in the shower forever just running my fingers through my hair while the conditioner sets!

Desert Essence

Now let’s talk styling products! The Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector is great… I love knowing that my hair is protected no matter what tool and heat I run over it. If my hair is not straightened or scrunched up, it is pretty much useless, so I throw a lot of heat at it unfortunately. This product gets TWO thumbs up in my book.

Desert Essence2Coconut Shine and Refine Hair Lotion is a weightless way to add a little shine to your hair. I use this when I am straightening my hair for a few days and enjoy the fact that it does not make my hair feel greasy.

When I am not straightening my hair, I am using a diffuser to curl my hair. I gave Coconut Soft Curls Hair Cream a try. While it create VERY soft curls, I did not find that my particular curl worked well with this product. My hair is not completely curly, so I found that it did not help “add” curl for me. If you have beautiful curls without any product, you will love this! It will help tame those frizzies and give you soft, beautiful curls!

There is one overall theme to the coconut hair care products from Desert Essence… smell! I’m talking “eyes roll to the back of the head” kind of smell. Yeah, it’s that good!

All the hair care products from Desert Essence are made from natural products that are designed to nurture your hair. Check out their full line of products for a hair care system that is just right for your hair!

Coconut Shampoo :: $8.99
Coconut Conditioner :: $8.99
Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector :: $9.99
Coconut Shine and Refine Hair Lotion :: $9.99
Coconut Soft Curls Hair Cream :: $9.99

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One (1) winner will be selected at that time and winner will be contacted by email. If you have any additional questions, feel free to send an email toinfo@thesimplemoms.com
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the shutterbug :: shanda is a stay at home mom who tells the dust to go to sleep so she can hold her babies. she believes life is too short not to dance in the rain with her hubby, eat lots of chocolate and laugh often! she loves making memories and capturing them on her camera (she’s quite the shutterbug and freelance photographer). addicted to frozen cokes, sunshine, babywearing, and Jesus! her life verse is Psalm 19:14.

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  • Kimmy Ripley
    August 25, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    I would like to try the red raspberry!

  • Lisa L
    August 25, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    The Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo would be great for my hair

  • Casey Everidge
    August 25, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    i would like the Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo

  • Buddy Garrett
    August 25, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    My wife says the Shea Butter Shampoo & Conditioner would suit her.

  • Carolyn Daley
    August 25, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    I think I would love the Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector.

  • Sand
    August 25, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    The Shea Butter Shampoo & Conditioner.

  • Melanie Comello
    August 25, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I would love their Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo, i’ve tried different name brands, but this particular shampoo seems to do wonders for my hair, so far regardless of what name stands behind it 😉

  • Candie L
    August 25, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    I would like the coconut one. Thank you

  • Melanie Montgomery
    August 25, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    I’d love the coconut shampoo

  • Alison James
    August 25, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Fragrance Free products

  • Alison James
    August 25, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Fragrance Free products would be great as we like to add our own scents

  • Alison James
    August 25, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Fragrance Free products would be lovely as I like to add my own scents

  • Kylie Mccartney
    August 25, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    I think my hair would like Coconut hair defrizzer. 🙂

  • amy deeter
    August 25, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I’d really like their Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo

  • Joy Q
    August 25, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    I think the Shea Butter Shampoo would be for my hair

  • S. CARTER
    August 25, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    I would love to try the Shea Butter Conditioner

  • angie p
    August 25, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I think the Italian Red Grape Shampoo & Conditioner would be good for my hair.

  • Jennifer C
    August 25, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Green Apple and Ginger shampoo would be good for my hair.

  • Jackie
    August 25, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I think the heat protector would be best for me. I always take a straightener to my hair when I go out, and it’s important to me to protect it from damage.

  • Leela
    August 25, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Red Raspberry Shampoo.

  • Denise S
    August 25, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    I want to try the Tea Tree Replenishing Conditioner.

  • susan smoaks
    August 25, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    i would like to try the Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector

  • Wendy Green
    August 25, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Coconut Soft Curls Hair Cream

  • Susan Smith
    August 25, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I’d like to try the Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo

  • Melina R
    August 25, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Shea Butter Shampoo for my dry hair is what I think would work for me.

  • Arielle
    August 25, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    The Soft Curls hair creme will do wonders for my super thick and curly hair!

  • Coriander Warren
    August 25, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Jojoba or green apple & Ginger as I have thin, fine hair

  • Jennifer
    August 25, 2014 at 11:41 am

    The Tea Tree would be wonderful for my hair.

  • Desiree Dunbar
    August 25, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I’d use the Shea Butter Shampoo for my dry hair.

  • Diane
    August 25, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo

  • Lyz S
    August 25, 2014 at 8:51 am

    The Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector would probably be best for my hair.

  • deana c
    August 25, 2014 at 8:33 am

    I think the Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector would be the best for my hair.

  • Jessica Epps
    August 25, 2014 at 7:43 am

    I have straight hair, so I think the Coconut Shine and Refine Hair Lotion would work best for me.

  • Penny Snyder
    August 25, 2014 at 6:59 am

    Would love to try the Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo !!

  • stephanie baker
    August 25, 2014 at 6:40 am

    My hair is so thin. From the descriptions, it looks like Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo would work best for my hair, but the others sound like they would smell amazing!

  • Deb Esling
    August 25, 2014 at 1:51 am

    The coconut soft curls for me!

  • Heather Sorrell
    August 25, 2014 at 1:46 am

    The coconut hair defrizzer and heat protector would be great for my frizzy hair. I normally use frizz-ease by John Frieda, but I would love to try the Desert Essence brand. I also love the smell of coconut, so this would be an added bonus. Thanks so much!

  • Jennifer
    August 25, 2014 at 12:08 am

    I could really use the Italian Red Grape Shampoo to help protect my hair when I’m outside.

  • christy caldwell
    August 24, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    The coconut or the Shea butter shampoo would be awesome.

  • Valerie Taylor Mabrey
    August 24, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Italian Red Grape Shampoo Antioxidant U I think would work for me.
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  • Danielle
    August 24, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I’d like the jojoba shampoo and conditioner.

  • Shannon
    August 24, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I’d like to try the jojoba shampoo and conditioner!

  • Liza E
    August 24, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    The Coconut Shampoo, I have dry hair.

  • Brittney House
    August 24, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I’d like to try the Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo.

  • Lisa
    August 24, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I like the Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo.

  • Jennifer J
    August 24, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I have a ton of split ends, so the Shea Butter Shampoo would be great for me. Thanks!

  • Missy
    August 24, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Lemon tea tree shampoo

  • Jaime
    August 24, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Shea Butter shampoo

  • Peggy Rydzewski
    August 24, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    Since I color my hair the shea butter would work best.

  • Debbi Wellenstein
    August 24, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I think Shea Butter Shampoo will be great for my hair.

  • Cj Engle
    August 24, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    red raspberry

  • Breanne
    August 24, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    I’d like to try the
    Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo

  • Brenda Elsner
    August 24, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    I want to try the coconut shampoo.

  • Ed
    August 24, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Shea Butter Shampoo!

  • Dawn Keenan
    August 24, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    The Jojoba Shampoo would be perfect for my fine and thinning hair.

  • Angela W
    August 24, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I would like to try the Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads

  • Erica B.
    August 24, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Green Apple & Ginger would be nice.

  • victoria lynch
    August 24, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I would like to try the Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads! I already use tea tree on my nails.

  • Meaghan F.
    August 24, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I think the green apple and ginger shampoo would help my dull hair shine.

  • Sharon Howard
    August 24, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    The Italian Red Grape shampoo sounds amazing and it probably smells amazing too!!

  • Tram Le
    August 24, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    I think the coconut conditioner would be best for my dry hair.

  • Jennifer H.
    August 24, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    I think the coconut shampoo would help keep my hair healthy after daily drying and heat styling.

  • tracy davis
    August 24, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    The Green Apple and Ginger shampoo would work the best for my hair.

  • Julie M
    August 24, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Thr coconut soft curls hair cream!

  • Aurora h
    August 24, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Tea tree replenishing

  • Linda Lansford
    August 24, 2014 at 11:55 am

    I want to try Jojoba Shampoo

  • Julie Mauricio
    August 24, 2014 at 11:41 am

    The Coconut hair defrizzer and heat protector would help my hair since I blow dry and straighten it.

  • Heather Amos
    August 24, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I would love to try the Italian Red Grape shampoo and conditioner for my color treated hair.

  • Kelda a.
    August 24, 2014 at 10:21 am

    The hair defrizzer and heat protector looks amazing

  • lori Walker
    August 24, 2014 at 10:16 am

    I think the Fragrance Free Shampoo would be great for me.

  • Kimberly Hilbert
    August 24, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo
    Clarifying formula keeps hair clean and manageable
    My hair needs a clarifying shampoo once a week or so. This looks good for my hair.

  • Amy Pratt
    August 24, 2014 at 7:59 am

    Since my hair is thinning, I think the jojoba shampoo would work well for me.

  • Lisa V.
    August 24, 2014 at 7:30 am

    I think the coconut conditioner would work well.

  • Cynthia C
    August 24, 2014 at 6:33 am

    I think the GREEN APPLE & GINGER SHAMPOO would work well on my hair.

  • joe gersch
    August 24, 2014 at 5:14 am

    Shea Butter Shampoo for me

  • danielle Marie
    August 24, 2014 at 4:44 am

    the green apple and ginger shampoo would be great for me.

  • Deb Christie
    August 24, 2014 at 1:48 am

    The GREEN APPLE & GINGER SHAMPOO would be great for me.

  • Deb K
    August 24, 2014 at 12:49 am

    Shea Butter is best for my hair.

  • nickie
    August 24, 2014 at 12:42 am

    The Shea Butter Shampoo sounds good

  • Renee G
    August 23, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    I think I would love the coconut conditioner for my hair.

  • Kate Newton
    August 23, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    I think the Jojoba shampoo would be best for my hair. I have really fine hair and anything made for dry hair typically makes my hair greasy. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!

  • Casey G.
    August 23, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    The Shea Butter Shampoo sounds lovely! I love the smell of Shea butter – smells very clean to me.

  • alyce poalillo
    August 23, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    Their LEMON TEA TREE SHAMPOO sounds like it would work for me.

  • Denise C
    August 23, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    The Jojoba sounds great!

  • denise a
    August 23, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    The Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo sounds like it would be great for my hair

  • Angela saver
    August 23, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    The Shea Butter Shampoo would be great for my fine, dry hair!

  • Lee Mckoen
    August 23, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    the lemon tea tree conditioner sound amazing

  • wendi watson
    August 23, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    i want the coconut shampoo!

  • Jill Myrick
    August 23, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    The Green Apple and Ginger shampoo would work well for my hair.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  • emmy
    August 23, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    I already know that the coconut soft curl cream works with my hair, so I imagine the shampoo and conditioner would as well. I’m also interested in the Italian Red Grape Shampoo and Conditioner for my color treated hair.

  • Tamra Phelps
    August 23, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    The lemon tea tree shampoo sounds great. I would love to try it.

  • heather
    August 23, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Shea Butter Shampoo sounds amazing!

  • carol gentry
    August 23, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    The coconut shampoo.

  • Elena
    August 23, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Coconut hair defrizzer and heat protector

  • Crystal M
    August 23, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    The Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector! It’s so hot in Texas and this would be great for me.

  • Janea C.
    August 23, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    I would like to try the Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner for my really dry hair.

  • Susan Christy
    August 23, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Shea Butter Shampoo

  • Danielle D
    August 23, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    The coconut shampoo

  • Teresa Thompson
    August 23, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I would like to try the Red Raspberry Shampoo.

  • Taryn T.
    August 23, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I need the Green Apple and Ginger shampoo to give my fine hair some body!

  • heather
    August 23, 2014 at 12:50 am

    I would love the coconut shampoo that smell reminds me of summer.

  • Carmen Van Deursen
    August 22, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I like the ITALIAN RED GRAPE SHAMPOO to correct my sun damage.

  • Kelly Faber
    August 22, 2014 at 1:33 am

    My hair needs some moisture so the Shea Butter shampoo/conditioner!!

  • Brandi Dawn
    August 21, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    I think the coconut conditioner would be best.

  • Sarah Penney
    August 21, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I love the smell of coconut.

    • Sarah Penney
      August 21, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      The conditioner would be best for me right now. It says dry hair and from a summer of swimming, my hair is super dry!

  • jodi
    August 21, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo

  • angel N
    August 21, 2014 at 9:44 am

    i would love to try the coconut shampoo

  • Trisha W
    August 21, 2014 at 8:43 am

    The Jojoba Shampoo

  • Jayme H.
    August 21, 2014 at 8:32 am

    The coconut shampoo or the Coconut hair defrizzer and heat protector would work best for me, I think.

    Thanks!

  • Talia
    August 20, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    My wavy hair would probably benefit from the Shea Butter shampoo.

  • Veronica V
    August 20, 2014 at 8:31 am

    I would like to try the Coconut shampoo.

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    August 20, 2014 at 7:27 am

    […] While it create VERY soft curls, I did not find that my particular curl worked well with this product. My hair is not completely curly, so I found that it did not help add curl for me. If you have beautiful curls without any product, you will love this! It will help tame those frizzies and give you soft, beautiful curls! There is one overall theme to the coconut hair care products from Desert Essence smell! For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit https://www.thesimplemoms.com/2014/08/a-touch-of-coconut-and-a-dash-of-desert-essence-review-giveaway… […]

  • Nancy
    August 19, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    I think I’d like their Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo

  • Angela
    August 19, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Coconut shine and refine hair lotion

  • Terra Heck
    August 19, 2014 at 2:32 am

    The Shea Butter Shampoo would work best for my dry hair. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • Leigh Anne Borders
    August 17, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    I would like to try the Shea Butter to revitalize my hair.

  • Virginia Rowell
    August 17, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I think the Jojoba Shampoo for my thinning hair would be best for me.

  • Dara Nix
    August 17, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    I think the product that would be best for my hair is the Coconut Soft Curls Hair Cream! I do have curly hair, and in the Florida heat & humidity it tends to frizz!

  • lissa crane
    August 17, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I think the COCONUT HAIR DEFRIZZER AND HEAT PROTECTOR would be great for my hair! I sure could use it for the humid Fall weather where I live!

  • Jhanelle
    August 17, 2014 at 9:09 am

    I would like to try the Shea Butter Conditioner.

  • Alicia
    August 17, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Coconut hair defrizzer and heat protector

  • Audra O'Hara
    August 17, 2014 at 8:52 am

    The Jojoba conditioner sounds good for me. I have longer hair, so I like that it’s lightweight and strengthens hair.

  • saralynns2
    August 17, 2014 at 4:33 am

    I think the Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector would be awesome for my hair!

  • Amy Orvin
    August 17, 2014 at 12:33 am

    Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo would be best for my hair.

  • Kristi C
    August 16, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    The TEA TREE REPLENISHING CONDITIONER would be best for my hair.

  • Melissa Stover
    August 16, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I have dry and brittle hair so I think the Coconut or the Shea Butter would be good for me.

  • Nina
    August 15, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    I want to try the shea butter conditioner!

  • Holly E
    August 15, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    The Coconut Shampoo

  • Dawn Monroe
    August 15, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Id like to try the red raspberry for strength.

  • Patricia
    August 15, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    I would love the Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo for added strength.

  • K Anne
    August 15, 2014 at 12:08 am

    I think the Coconut Soft Curls Hair Cream would be best for my curly hair.

  • Erin
    August 14, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    I think Jojoba. (By the way… what fabulous prices!)

  • april
    August 14, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    I think the Jojoba might be best, but I think the Shea Butter and Coconut would also work well for me.

  • Amy B
    August 14, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    The Red Raspberry Shampoo looks like i’td smell amazing!

  • christine j
    August 14, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    the shea butter shampoo looks nice

  • Jessica H.
    August 13, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    I think the Coconut Shampoo would be best as I have dry hair and this would be great to add moisture back in. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

  • Diane Cooper
    August 13, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    I think the Coconut Shine and Refine Lotion is what I need for my hair.

  • Marci
    August 13, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Red Raspberry shampoo!

  • Masooma
    August 13, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    The natural red raspberry shampoo!

  • Nannypanpan
    August 13, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I like the tea tree replenishing shampoo

  • jamiee
    August 13, 2014 at 3:47 am

    Tea Tree Replenishing for sure… my hair is THIRSTY

  • soha molina
    August 13, 2014 at 2:55 am

    I like Red Raspberry Shampoo.

  • Krista
    August 12, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    Coconut hair defrizzer and heat protector!

  • Amanda Alvarado
    August 12, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I think the Italian Red Grape Shampoo and Conditioner would be best for my hair!

  • stacy
    August 12, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    i think the defrizzer and heat protector might be good for me because I also have to straighten my hair or where it wavy/curly

  • Jaclyn Reynolds
    August 12, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Would love to try the Tea Tree shampoo!

  • Jennifer Rote
    August 12, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Red Raspberry Shampoo that strengthens would be best.

  • Michelle T
    August 12, 2014 at 12:23 am

    I think the lemon tea tree would suit me best. My hair is super thick and super coarse…

  • Yvonne Woodstock
    August 11, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    For MY hair I’d say the Green Apple and Ginger shampoo would help my hair most .. but I am hoping to win this giveaway for my 25 yr old daughter who has very thick and curly hair and her issue she says she runs into sometimes especially when it’s humid are frizzies so I would imagine the product she would most like to try is the COCONUT SHINE AND REFINE HAIR LOTION or any of the other coconut products.

  • Laurie
    August 11, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I’d love to try the Soft Curls.

  • Christina Z
    August 11, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    The Lemon Tea Tree

  • Rust
    August 11, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    The Italian Red Grape Shampoo.

  • Johnna
    August 11, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    These sound great and I bet they smell absolutely amazing! I need that Heat Protector for sure…the curling wand is taking a toll on my locks but I just can’t part with it! :-/

  • Marsha C
    August 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I’d love to try the Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner.

  • Dandi D
    August 11, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    The Green Apple & Ginger Shampoo would be the best fit for my hair type.

  • Anne Perry
    August 11, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    The jojoba conditioner

  • latanya
    August 11, 2014 at 11:14 am

    The Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo