Cathy Howse Now on Youtube

[tomnikids3]

Boy do i agree with the comments here. I have seen tons of hair thats in better condition on this site. She needs to really trim those ends they are thin. She would have done better using someone with hair thats in better condition. Sorry to say i was not impressed enough to think about trying her products. To impress someone your hair needs to be tip top from root to tip and i would figure she would have had more length. But thats just my opinion.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

SHE was hating on Wanakee? she must be sniffing her products.

 

[Embyra]

Boy do i agree. I have seen tons of hair thats in better condition on this site. She needs to really trim those ends they are thin. She would have done better using someone with hair thats in better condition. Sorry to say i was not impressed. But thats just my opinion.

exactly i know us lhcf bishes are know as being a lil harsh with hair but even before hair forums i would not have looked at hers at all

 

[locabouthair]

I love me some Cathy, but her ends... It's a shame because the rest of her hair is stunning.

I agree. She could cut 2 inches and she'll be good.

If your hair is only APL/BSL is your opinion moot? Not everybody wants tailbone or WL.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Yeah her deep conditioner is pretty good but you won't get any slip after using it, you must follow up with a proper moisturising condish.

Cream Tee

I definitely will. Right now tho' I can't pull myself away from Hydratherma Naturals.

Once I finish up HTN's Protein Conditioner, I'll start on UBH

Thanks again for all your help.

 

[Aireen]

SHE was hating on Wanakee? she must be sniffing her products.

Aw when was this?!

 

[Ms Lala]

according to this video she hasnt had a relaxer since 2004 and is completely natural. they even show a section of her hair loose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auUB2w36je4&NR=1

OH wow, I think the info she has presented over the years has been helpful but that is interesting. I transitioned from my color damage starting in 2005 and I made WL last year including trims. My hair only grows about 1/4 inch a month. I just didn't think she had been transitioning that long. Maybe she has cut her hair?

 

[Ms Lala]

I agree. She could cut 2 inches and she'll be good.

If your hair is only APL/BSL is your opinion moot? Not everybody wants tailbone or WL.

It's not that, what seems odd for lack of a better word is that she claims to retain so much length from not trimming but she has been growing her hair out for a while. I take advice from folks w/healthy hair of any length personally.

 

[iri9109]

I agree. She could cut 2 inches and she'll be good.

If your hair is only APL/BSL is your opinion moot? Not everybody wants tailbone or WL.

nope! but i dont think it should take an alleged black hair growth expert 6 years to get to APL/BSL and still have horrid ends...atleast her hair could look healthy, esp. if she's trying to push her products...and she made it sound like her her hair looks so amazing that ppl must assume its fake and she has to convince us otherwise.

 

[Aireen]

nope! but i dont think it should take an alleged black hair growth expert 6 years to get to APL/BSL and still have horrid ends...atleast her hair could look healthy, esp. if she's trying to push her products...and she made it sound like her her hair looks so amazing that ppl must assume its fake and she has to convince us otherwise.

Let's not forget she doesn't trim so it's not like she's eliminating her length to maintain her APL/BSL hair. Plus her attitude isn't the best.

 

[Aireen]

Wow, just re-stated a point that was already addressed, gotta read a little more next time. Sorry y'all.

 

[Nonie]

Maybe a dumb question since she doesn't believe in trims, do we know if her relaxed hair just broke off or did she finally use scissors on her hair and did she do a BC or mini-trims? Anyone?

 

[BostonMaria]

Whelp erplexed



Her contributions to the long black hair movement can't be denied. That being said, hair-wise, she's like that aunt of yours - she has hair that was considered long and healthy relative to what was around but it falls short of the more objective standards set by LHCF, YT, etc.

See we've been spoiled. I can think of 15 LHCF women at the top of my head that have prettier and healthier hair.

She needs a trim, but her hair looks good otherwise. Her natural hair looks pretty.


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[Aireen]

Maybe a dumb question since she doesn't believe in trims, do we know if her relaxed hair just broke off or did she finally use scissors on her hair and did she do a BC or mini-trims? Anyone?

She seems so against the scissors that I would assume it broke off gradually.

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

Her hair doesn't look better than the average LHCFer, but it does look better than the average black woman that I have seen in the streets

 

[BostonMaria]

Maybe a dumb question since she doesn't believe in trims, do we know if her relaxed hair just broke off or did she finally use scissors on her hair and did she do a BC or mini-trims? Anyone?

Good question Nonie. I don't know the answer, but looking at her natural hair my guess is that her relaxed ends are gone. Maybe she has heat damage and that's why her ends look like that.

I'm guessing heat damage because if she's been growing out her hair this long and it's barely BSL then maybe she's using too much heat, which is not allowing her to retain length. Again I'm just speculating.


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[nappystorm]

Aw when was this?!

@Aireen Scroll down to Q.21. I can't do a copy/paste for some reason.
http://www.ultrablackhair.com/hairTips/GeneralA.html#21

Cathy said she was just a model with type 3 hair (as if that makes a difference) that was used as a spokesperson. She didn't create the line and she isn't knowledgeable black hair growth.

Wanakee pretty much said Cathy was lying.
http://www.longhairdontcare.net/lon...090628-muftz/2009/10/live-w-wanakee-pugh.html

She said she created the practical and emotional guide to hair growth. She also said that she created the line but left the company because they were trying to water down her products.

 

[LiftedUp]

I don't see anything wrong with her ends.

Then again I've stopped obsessing over ends. If they aren't split then I'm not worrying.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

She makes valid points, but I don't trust her. Her hair may be long, but it just makes me when I see unhealthy ends just talking to me. I thought she was wearing a wig. Does anyone use her products? Is it any good?

 

[Aireen]

@Aireen Scroll down to Q.21. I can't do a copy/paste for some reason.
http://www.ultrablackhair.com/hairTips/GeneralA.html#21

Cathy said she was just a model with type 3 hair (as if that makes a difference) that was used as a spokesperson. She didn't create the line and she isn't knowledgeable black hair growth.

Wanakee pretty much said Cathy was lying.
http://www.longhairdontcare.net/lon...090628-muftz/2009/10/live-w-wanakee-pugh.html

She said she created the practical and emotional guide to hair growth. She also said that she created the line but left the company because they were trying to water down her products.

Ugh, why does it matter whether or not her hair is type 3 or 4? If you want to be intricate and give a detailed answer about why, fine because I'm sure I can understand the point that will be expressed. Honestly though, people sometimes act like type 3 hair doesn't come with its own struggles and will grow under any conditions — not true.

 

[LovelyNaps26]

y'all she ISN'T transitioning. She is natural. She has been since 2004. Her ends are stringy because she doesn't trim. This is not unlike the reason some were underwhelmed during Flat Iron-Gate 2011

 

[Aireen]

Flat Iron-Gate 2011

PSSSSSSSSSSSST! Kimmaytube?

 

[Stepiphanie]

I agree you can't deny her contribution to black hair care, I can't help but whenever she's involved in something. I myself read her book, and while it helped peak my interest in taking care of my hair, it left a lot to be desired, I saw it merely as an over hyped pamphlet with a lot of grammatical errors. I honestly don't think she puts as much effort into her brand, tweaking her method etc. as many others do, hence while her hair is long it could probably use a little help in looking healthier

 

[cyrealla]

im sorry but her voice is so monotone to me

 

[Ms Lala]

I agree you can't deny her contribution to black hair care, I can't help but whenever she's involved in something. I myself read her book, and while it helped peak my interest in taking care of my hair, it left a lot to be desired, I saw it merely as an over hyped pamphlet with a lot of grammatical errors. I honestly don't think she puts as much effort into her brand, tweaking her method etc. as many others do, hence while her hair is long it could probably use a little help in looking healthier

Yes I agree, she has made wonderful contributions. But I honestly am curious as to what happened. Is she choosing to stay at that length, is it the heat maybe? Overall her hair looks pretty healthy, the ends just seem to not curl and hang straight which is why I thought they were relaxed.

OT- I'm stealing that style in your siggy. It is too cute.

 

[Stepiphanie]

Yes I agree, she has made wonderful contributions. But I honestly am curious as to what happened. Is she choosing to stay at that length, is it the heat maybe? Overall her hair looks pretty healthy, the ends just seem to not curl and hang straight which is why I thought they were relaxed.

OT- I'm stealing that style in your siggy. It is too cute.

Aww Thanks Ms Lala !!! You know you're my hair idol! Can't wait to see how it looks with all that hurr

As far as Ms Howse, I think she stays @ that length bc a) she's stubborn and is not willing to try anything new and b) she has a stylist, who fries her hair regularly without trimming?? it probably just breaks off

 

[blac_quarian]

Maybe a dumb question since she doesn't believe in trims, do we know if her relaxed hair just broke off or did she finally use scissors on her hair and did she do a BC or mini-trims? Anyone?

That's a big mystery to me too. My friend and I met her at Circle of Sisters in 2009 and when I asked her about her hair (specifically about her transitioning process) she insisted that her relaxed ends DID NOT break off and she denied cutting them. She had a bit of an attitude and ignored our follow-up questions after that. I was confused as heck, so I just left that one alone and kept it moving.

 

[Ms Lala]

That's a big mystery to me too. My friend and I met her at Circle of Sisters in 2009 and when I asked her about her hair (specifically about her transitioning process) she insisted that her relaxed ends DID NOT break off and she denied cutting them. She had a bit of an attitude and ignored our follow-up questions after that. I was confused as heck, so I just left that one alone and kept it moving.

????? If they didn't break off and they weren't cut, where did they go?

 

[nappystorm]

That's a big mystery to me too. My friend and I met her at Circle of Sisters in 2009 and when I asked her about her hair (specifically about her transitioning process) she insisted that her relaxed ends DID NOT break off and she denied cutting them. She had a bit of an attitude and ignored our follow-up questions after that. I was confused as heck, so I just left that one alone and kept it moving.

She is a little snarky. Just read her FAQ's.

I went natural 2004 also. I'm a slow grower, I've had plenty of setbacks, trims, and a cut and I'm almost back to that length for a second time. It definitely broke off or she got a haircut.

 

[Sesi]

I just looked at her temple balm scams video and I am not a fan.

Correct me if I am wrong, but some of her info was not true at all. I have never heard of relaxers changing the DNA of hair.
#1, I am pretty sure they can't do that. Relaxers change hair structure outside the hair (there is a reason you have to keep on relaxing, instead of doing it once and for all). sure, they can burn the scalp, but that's eroding from outside in, not inside out.
#2, If they did in fact change DNA, by now the FDA would be all up in there.

I don't know. It is one thing to speak, but when you talk as if you are an authority on a subject and you info is wrong...... no. not a fan.