August 2016: Hits & Misses

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Have you tried Obia's products? I think she incorporates babassu oil in several of her products, iirc.

She has a Babassu DC, but unless she changed the formulations of her other products, this is the only one that has Babassu oil in it.
Mielle also has a Babassu Mint DC and Babassu shampoo.
I love babassu oil. When I use up some oils, I'm going to prepoo with it. Right now I'm using APB's Blow Dry cream as a prepoo because it has babassu oil in it and it makes my hair really soft.
I love that it has the same benefits as coconut oil, which my hair can't stand.

 

[KinkyRN]

Hit: SM African mint (something) conditioner. On my lo porosity hair it acted as a light protein. Followed up with the lo po rinse out as a deep conditioner by adding heat. Great combo.
Following the directions on the Hello Curly to the tee by not using a leave in and adding to soaking wet hair. 5 day wash and go with shine, moisture and nonstop definition.

Miss: trying to find a replacement for Hello Curly (I'm late to the game).

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Hit: SM African Water Mint Shampoo
Love the tingle, clean yet soft hair.

Potential Miss: Hempz Triple Moisture Conditioner
This was also formulated to be a DC, but the dimethicone in it weighed my hair down and now it feels soft, but coated. Oh well, I will stick to my tried and true APB, Naturale Grow, and Shea Moisture.
Plus it had zero slip.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Saludable84 @NaturallyATLPCH

abcdefg Butter is the PJ Respeck.......

Great Product!

 

[Dayjoy]

@Dayjoy and @Saludable84 I used it as a protein treatment. I transfered it to a spray bottle, saturated it through my hair without diluting it, then put a plastic cap on for 30 minutes (I was only going to leave it on for 15 as @lulu97 suggested but I got lazy lol). My hair soaked it up. There was nothing when I rinsed it out. While I was styling my hair, very, very little to hardly any breakage and now my hair is drying SO SOFT with my products in it.

I'll sit under the dryer next time.

Thank you to the ladies on this board for suggesting it!

So you didn't need to do a moisture DC afterwards? Maybe I'll skip that next time.

 

[Aggie]

Hit:
QB ABCDEFG Butter. My hair is so soft. I literally stood at my closet and tested 5 different butters and creams and this one just melted on my dirty hair. I'm glad used it

APB Cherry and Kukui Lotion. I actually do not need to use a lot of it. I want to try another lotion or cream in the future.

Tentative Hit:
DevaCurl No Poo Decadence. It is more moisturizing than the original; my guess is the quinoa. Being that you can use this stuff daily, I hope it doesn't cause a problem.

Miss:
Leaving Aussie Moist in my hair. We are not going to talk about it.

@Saludable84, Ref: bolded above - what is that butter you speak of dear?

 

[Saludable84]

@Saludable84 @NaturallyATLPCH

abcdefg Butter is the PJ Respeck.......

Great Product!

And @NaturallyATLPCH my twist out was still wet prior to bunning but my twists were slightly poppin. They were too big to be fully popping but if I did smaller twist, it would be on! Very impressed.

 

[Saludable84]

@Saludable84, Ref: bolded above - what is that butter you speak of dear?

QB Aethiopika Butter

 

[Aggie]

She has a Babassu DC, but unless she changed the formulations of her other products, this is the only one that has Babassu oil in it.
Mielle also has a Babassu Mint DC and Babassu shampoo.
I love babassu oil. When I use up some oils, I'm going to prepoo with it. Right now I'm using APB's Blow Dry cream as a prepoo because it has babassu oil in it and it makes my hair really soft.
I love that it has the same benefits as coconut oil, which my hair can't stand.

@NaturallyATLPCH

I am also noticing that my hair loves Babassu oil/butter as well. Every product that contains it that I have tried seem to agree with my hair a lot so I will be looking to invest in more products that contain it

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

So you didn't need to do a moisture DC afterwards? Maybe I'll skip that next time.

Oh yes, I still used a moisture DC. My hair felt strong yet soft but I'm no fool lol! @Dayjoy

 

[IDareT'sHair]

my twist out was still wet prior to bunning but my twists were slightly poppin. They were too big to be fully popping but if I did smaller twist, it would be on! Very impressed.

@Saludable84
Glad your results were Will pull this out in the Fall.

 

[Aggie]

Mega Hit: Colorful Neutral Protein Filler

Good bye Aphogee.

I have a bottle of the Neutral Protein Filler and can't wait to try that one probably with a henna treatment.

 

[Aggie]

I don't color, I use henna. I have used for a few years now and it is great.

@reeko43

How do you use the NPF with your henna treatment? I want to try using it with my henna treatments as well.

 

[Aggie]

QB Aethiopika Butter

Oh okay - that's so cute

 

[reeko43]

@reeko43

How do you use the NPF with your henna treatment? I want to try using it with my henna treatments as well.

I only use moisturizing treatment with henna. I use as a stand alone protein treatment or I will mix with something like SM JBCO to enhance the protein.

 

[Dayjoy]

Oh yes, I still used a moisture DC. My hair felt strong yet soft but I'm no fool lol! @Dayjoy

Lol! Ok, thanks. Next time I'll either not dilute it like you did or maybe do a 1:1 instead of 1:2 ratio. I really like this so much better than Aphogee.

 

[Aggie]

I only use moisturizing treatment with henna. I use as a stand alone protein treatment or I will mix with something like SM JBCO to enhance the protein.

Would this be before, during or after the henna treatment @reeko43

 

[Napp]

Big MISS: kinky curly knot today. Everyone seems to like this. It sucks on my hair big time. Dull looking flat hair are my results. Never again!

 

[KinksAndInk]

Big MISS: kinky curly knot today. Everyone seems to like this. It sucks on my hair big time. Dull looking flat hair are my results. Never again!

I never understood the hype over this. It did nothing for my hair. I did however try and love the SM version of this which is their raw shea leave in detangler.

 

[Napp]

I never understood the hype over this. It did nothing for my hair. I did however try and love the SM version of this which is their raw shea leave in detangler.

Oh I'll try to exchange the knot today with this.

 

[reeko43]

Would this be before, during or after the henna treatment @reeko43

I deep condition with something moisturizing after rinsing out the henna.
I do a protein treatment a couple of weeks after.

 

[Saludable84]

Big MISS: kinky curly knot today. Everyone seems to like this. It sucks on my hair big time. Dull looking flat hair are my results. Never again!

At first I loved it. But then it started to dull out my hair. That was back when I shampooed. It just looked duller and duller. Halfway through the second bottle it found a second home.

 

[Aggie]

NEW HIT:

Naturelle Grow Hibiscus & Honey Leave-in Conditioner. It smells awesome and it leaves my hair pretty moisturized and soft. I got it in a small 8oz bottle with my first purchase of it but looks like I may have to get the large one (16oz) on my next order of it. But before I do that, I'm looking to try out APB Moisturizing Leave-in Conditioner soon that's currently in my stash .

 

[SheWalks]

Mega Hit: Colorful Neutral Protein Filler

Good bye Aphogee.

I'm buying this now, I swear my hair can't get enough protein.

 

[KinkyRN]

New Miss: SM Rose Peace Cream Gel. It felt like I had added water to some cheap body lotion. The rose smell was over powering. All day yesterday I thought I smelled like my great granny. It goes on thin and when it dried so did my hair. No softness or shine. My hair was stiff. My curl definition was pitiful. I am so glad that I don't have a lot of hair so I could cowash and condition this morning. I will save it and retry it later with a different leave in (I used SM raw detangler and leave in).

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

New Miss: SM Rose Peace Cream Gel. It felt like I had added water to some cheap body lotion. The rose smell was over powering. All day yesterday I thought I smelled like my great granny. It goes on thin and when it dried so did my hair. No softness or shine. My hair was stiff. My curl definition was pitiful. I am so glad that I don't have a lot of hair so I could cowash and condition this morning. I will save it and retry it later with a different leave in (I used SM raw detangler and leave in).

I will not try this line due to having the facial wash and the fragrance is exactly how you described it. NO thanks!

 

[MilkChocolateOne]

I will not try this line due to having the facial wash and the fragrance is exactly how you described it. NO thanks!

Shea moisture has the worst fragrances. All of their lines stink to me. Granny perfume, cheap incense, playdoh, rotten coconuts, minty vics vapor rub etc...

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Okay and potentially a miss (need to try once more):

Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Nourish & Silken Styling Gel-cream

The SM Rose Oil gel-cream had a light hold, strong smell, and then not quite but almost seemed to give my hair a browner, dull tint. CAME SO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Will try one more time.​

Good

Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural Hair Defining Curls Styling Custard

The Pantene is doing a good job with providing great hold. I like the way it went on. I was very heavy-handed and got zero flaking. It does not help elongate the curls, which is fine. It didn't really define my curls, just added hold. Feels good. Looks good. Not my favorite ingredients, but a good option at around $4.
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Continued Hit

DevaCurl Decadence No Poo and One Condition

These products feel good, smell nice, and give my hair curl definition. Frizz is greatly reduced. If I think about it, I probably don't own a better conditioner and non-stripping cleanser.​

 

[KinkyRN]

I will not try this line due to having the facial wash and the fragrance is exactly how you described it. NO thanks!

I should have known better. The oil cleanser from the same line was horrible and I gave away the matching shampoo and conditioner.

 

[KinkyRN]

Okay and potentially a miss (need to try once more):

Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Nourish & Silken Styling Gel-cream

The SM Rose Oil gel-cream had a light hold, strong smell, and then not quite but almost seemed to give my hair a browner, dull tint. CAME SO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Will try one more time.​

Good

Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural Hair Defining Curls Styling Custard

The Pantene is doing a good job with providing great hold. I like the way it went on. I was very heavy-handed and got zero flaking. It does not help elongate the curls, which is fine. It didn't really define my curls, just added hold. Feels good. Looks good. Not my favorite ingredients, but a good option at around $4.
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Continued Hit

DevaCurl Decadence No Poo and One Condition

These products feel good, smell nice, and give my hair curl definition. Frizz is greatly reduced. If I think about it, I probably don't own a better conditioner and non-stripping cleanser.​

I hope it will work for someone.