Hits & Misses: December 2016

[curlyhersheygirl]

Hey divas
List what's working and what's not for this month.

 

[Smiley79]

I finally got around to trying my sample of Naturelle Grow's Sweet Greens conditioner. I applied the conditioner on dry hair and put a plastic cap on for 20 minutes. After rinsing it off I absolutely fell in love with it. My hair felt like butter and smelled so fresh. This is a conditioner I can use for quick morning wash/conditioning session (especially after working out). I long for the day that Naturelle Grow becomes available in stores.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Continuing Hits:
Darcy's Eucalyptus & Mint Scalp Butter
Camille Rose Moroccan Pear & Cherry Kernel Conditioning Custard
Qhemet Biologics
Sarenzo's Creamy Oils & Sarenzo's Body Frosting (for Hair)
Bel Nouvo Hair Cremes
Hydratherma Naturals Growth Lotion
SSI's Sugar Peach

 

[MileHighDiva]

Hit: The smell of The Ancient Egyptian Collection from TMC.

Hit: Curls and TMC packaging,

Hit: Hair clips from TMC they have the same polymer coating on them as my Hercules Sagemann clips, which makes them seamless. I'll be buying some more the next time they have a sale.

Hit: Jakeala customer service. I appreciate Kay reaching out to get clarification on my notes memo while processing my order.

Miss: USPS sending my TMC package on a tour of the DMV area when I live west of the Mississippi

 

[mzteaze]

While I didn't write a review, I must say I'm slowly moving towards a two favorite product line set up. It's been between The Mane Choice and Ouidad.

Hits:
The Mane Choice Hydration line
Ouidad Melt Down
Ouidad Ultra Cleansing Oil
The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian collection
The Mane Choice Tropical spray and cream

Undecided:
The Mane Choice 3 in 1 - probably my least favorite due to the scent, which is pretty awful. Also, while my hair liked it as a leave in, I disliked the fact that it actually started to suds up the next day when I dampened my hair for styling.

Xcel Surge spray - Just I was I ready to write it off, I noticed just a few more hairs in my crown area. Perhaps I just needed more than the 21 days they advertise.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Hits

Not really giving two figs about my hair, LOL. I brushed it and keep it moving.


Miss

Not really giving two figs out about my hair. I hope theres still some on my head, LOL

 

[Aggie]

MISS:

Netwurks Excel 21 Revitalizing Scalp Cream - don't care for the smell so in the trash it went.

HIT:

Netwurks Excel 21 Spray - that one is okay with me .

 

[Aggie]

More Hits:

Meadowfoam Oil - nice and rich and feels good on my hair too
Terrene Fusions Moisturizing deep Conditioner - sank right into my strands

 

[Chromia]

Hit: The smell of The Ancient Egyptian Collection from TMC.

Hit: Curls and TMC packaging,

Hit: Hair clips from TMC they have the same polymer coating on them as my Hercules Sagemann clips, which makes them seamless. I'll be buying some more the next time they have a sale.

Hit: Jakeala customer service. I appreciate Kay reaching out to get clarification on my notes memo while processing my order.

Miss: USPS sending my TMC package on a tour of the DMV area when I live west of the Mississippi

Oh I didn't know that Hercules Sagemann makes clips! I love my HS comb so I'll keep them and TMC in mind next time I buy clips.

Hit
Jakeala Flaxseed Hair Gel for twist outs. This leaves my hair with the right amount of softness, definition and volume.

Miss
Qhemet Biologics Aethiopika Hydrate & Twist Butter for twist outs. This has been a recurring miss for a few months but I wanted to keep trying.

Miss/Hit
Sally's Salon Care Butterfly Clamps. My hair keeps getting stuck in the coil spring. But I will say that they're durable and they have lasted a lot longer than other clips that I've used.

 

[Saludable84]

@Chromia why is the QB a miss? I found that using it in humid weather did not work for me.

 

[Chromia]

@Chromia why is the QB a miss? I found that using it in humid weather did not work for me.

Using it in humid weather didn't work for me either. It didn't hold my twist outs well. Now, in colder weather, I don't feel like I get enough volume and fullness with it. Either way my hair feels drier with the QB than it does with other products.

 

[AgeinATL]

Hit: The smell of The Ancient Egyptian Collection from TMC.

Hit: Curls and TMC packaging,

Hit: Hair clips from TMC they have the same polymer coating on them as my Hercules Sagemann clips, which makes them seamless. I'll be buying some more the next time they have a sale.

I noticed that about the clips when I got mine. They are VERY well made and smooth. If I had known, I would have ordered more. They were a great price at 50% off.

 

[Aggie]

NEW HIT:

APB Creamy Hair Pudding Leave-in Conditioner in vanilla bean fragrance . Love the slip and it left my hair very soft. A definite repurchase item for sure.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Huge Hit:
Inashi Naturals! What can I say?
Shipping was so, so fast
Product Presentation has High End Appeal
Product Arrangement - Definite Eye Candy
Packaging very Professional Boxing and Contents

If anyone else purchased from there BF/CM and has received their products, lemme know your thoughts.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Revisited Hit:
Darcy Botanicals Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

Continued Hit:
Claudie's Revitalizer 3n1 Cleansing Conditioner

Winter Hits:
Applying ED JBCO to Wet/Damp Hair
Darcy Botanicals Eucalyptus & Mint Scalp Butter

 

[Damaris.Elle]

Hit:
KJ Naturals Sun-Kissed Raspberry Whipped Shea Butter Cream

 

[halee_J]

New hit:
Orange blossom water

Continued relatively new hits:

Macadamia nourish and repair masque

Redken extreme rebulider for no more than 10 mins

Redken antisnap LI


Staple hits:

Aphogee 2min I use this now almost exclusively as a pre-poo, overnight on dry hair

Using an acidfing rinse post shampoo before protein, and as a final rinse.

Keracare humecto. Love. I cannot even remember the last time I used ORS Replenishing

DCing only with bodyheat. I figure it keeps my already porous hair relatively closed. Low and slow DC has always been the best jam.

 

[MileHighDiva]

New hit:
Orange blossom water

What is this supposed to do for your hair? What point in your wash day process do you use it?

 

[Saludable84]

What is this supposed to do for your hair? What point in your wash day process do you use it?

Yes @halee_J I want to inquire as well.

 

[lindseyerinc]

Hit/Miss
Chagrin Valley shampoo bars. I love the slip and curl definition but I get the waxy after feel. After I do an acv rinse my hair gets frizzy and loses definition. I need to find an alternative to the rinse to let these bars be great.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Hit
Soultanicals Pumpkin Coconut Curly grail styling cocktail. Great shine and definition. Lightweight. Used a tiny amount. Hair isnt that hard with the coconut/aloe. A firm hold.


Miss
Hair is slightly damp still at the roots. I wont fluff until its completely dry.

 

[Aggie]

BIG NEW HIT:

I used the CJ Curl Queen Hair Stlying Gel today and let me tell you, I love it. IT defined my curls on contact and I waited for it to dry to see whether or not it would get that crunchy feeling - surprise, surprise - It did not. I love it, I love it a lot.

 

[Aggie]

Hit
Soultanicals Pumpkin Coconut Curly grail styling cocktail. Great shine and definition. Lightweight. Used a tiny amount. Hair isnt that hard with the coconut/aloe. A firm hold.


Miss
Hair is slightly damp still at the roots. I wont fluff until its completely dry.

Wow @shawnyblazes

Great definition you got there today. I it!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Revisited Hit:
Camille Rose Cranberry Hair Lotion

 

[Aggie]

A HIT I sadly have to part with:

Hydroquench Systems Greaseless Moisture - I'm currently using almost the last of it. This really sucks that I have to say goodbye to such a great moisturizer because the maker of it has such a horrible business sense

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Hit

Finding a satin bonnet ive had at last 2 years in a sample pack Soultanical sent.

APB leave in conditiiner sealed with Shescentit Cranberry cocktail on dry hair. My dry hair feels moist wet.

Miss

Soultancials Pumpkin Coconut curly grail cocktail styler. Second day hair was just as dry as can be.

 

[Aggie]

Hit

Finding a satin bonnet ive had at last 2 years in a sample pack Soultanical sent.

APB leave in conditiiner sealed with Shescentit Cranberry cocktail on dry hair. My dry hair feels moist wet.

Miss

Soultancials Pumpkin Coconut curly grail cocktail styler. Second day hair was just as dry as can be.

Aww, I'm sorry it didn't work out with the bolded @shawnyblazes

 

[halee_J]

@MileHighDiva @Saludable84

This was an experiment, I've been using rosewater for a few months now so I was like hmmm...why not try other floral waters?

I find it hydrating similar to rosewater. I used it to keep my hair wet during a rollerset and it worked well.

Im also using it as a face mist. I liked the results so I plan to keep using it to see if its better than the rose. Definitely prefer the smell, very fresh and citrusy

 

[Smiley79]

HIT
Komaza Care Protein Strengthener- I feel like I have a new head of hair. I will be using this every 2 weeks and then eventually once a month. I had this bottle sitting in my stash for some months now; so glad I revisited it.

The LCO Method- My hair is retaining moisture a little bit better lately.

Naturally Smitten moisture spray- This is a great refresher spray or leave-in. I do not like the struggle pump, but it's not a deal breaker against the product itself. I would repurchase this spray.

 

[Daina]

HIT
Komaza Care Protein Strengthener- I feel like I have a new head of hair. I will be using this every 2 weeks and then eventually once a month. I had this bottle sitting in my stash for some months now; so glad I revisited it.

The LCO Method- My hair is retaining moisture a little bit better lately.

Naturally Smitten moisture spray- This is a great refresher spray or leave-in. I do not like the struggle pump, but it's not a deal breaker against the product itself. I would repurchase this spray.

@Smiley79, Komaza protein strengthener is HG status for me! I will never have less than 5 bottles at all times. Also I too retain moisture better with LCO and adding a butter takes it to a whole other level so I LCOB now.