curlyhersheygirl
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Hey divas
List what's working and what's not for this month.
List what's working and what's not for this month.
March 2017: Hits & Misses
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Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
Hit: Guava Leaf Tea Leave-in Hair Rinse. It does help reduce shedding, but I love what it does for my hair - soft for days, moisturized, smooth, cool to the touch, and plays well with my oils.
Hit: My extra-large silk bonnet from EverlyProducts on Etsy. I wear this thing inside-out all the time while at home without company. I need to get 1-2 more to put in rotation, but it is holding up well despite frequent hand washing.
Hit: My extra-large silk bonnet from EverlyProducts on Etsy. I wear this thing inside-out all the time while at home without company. I need to get 1-2 more to put in rotation, but it is holding up well despite frequent hand washing.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Random Hits (in no particular order):
WEN's Oil, Remoist and Cleansing Conditioner
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor
Cathy Howse UBH
C.Da.ught.ers Bla.ck V.an.illa Smoo.thie DC'er
M.i.s.s J.ess.ie's Sup.er S.weet.ba.ck Treat.men.t
Hairveda's Moist 24/7
Sarenzo's Creamy Oil(s)
NW21
Tea Rinsing
Curl Junkie's Smoothing Lotion
Mission:Condition's Caramel T.reat.ment
Bel Nouv's Deep Moisture Butter
BeeMine's Luscious Hair Creme
Jakeala's Sweet Honey Hair Thang (Original)
WEN's Oil, Remoist and Cleansing Conditioner
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor
Cathy Howse UBH
C.Da.ught.ers Bla.ck V.an.illa Smoo.thie DC'er
M.i.s.s J.ess.ie's Sup.er S.weet.ba.ck Treat.men.t
Hairveda's Moist 24/7
Sarenzo's Creamy Oil(s)
NW21
Tea Rinsing
Curl Junkie's Smoothing Lotion
Mission:Condition's Caramel T.reat.ment
Bel Nouv's Deep Moisture Butter
BeeMine's Luscious Hair Creme
Jakeala's Sweet Honey Hair Thang (Original)
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curlyhersheygirl
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Hit:
Using Siamese Twist's bamboo manoi hair spritz as a LI.
Miss:
Siamese Twist not having their act together
Using Siamese Twist's bamboo manoi hair spritz as a LI.
Miss:
Siamese Twist not having their act together
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
curlyhersheygirl
Well-Known Member
rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
Every time I think I have, someone mentions that Sweet Potatoe Creme and I'm back to hoping and wishing all over again
curlyhersheygirl
Well-Known Member
I know what you mean. It would've been easier if her stuff were mediocre.Every time I think I have, someone mentions that Sweet Potatoe Creme and I'm back to hoping and wishing all over again
Smiley79
Well-Known Member
Continued Hit
Rainshow'r shower filter-soften up my hard water! I need to repurchase the filter.
Miss
Soultanicals Knot Sauce- It wasn't a complete fail, but it fell short of what I expected it to be after all the hype I've heard about it. For the price, I was expecting more detangling power. Hopefully I will have a better experience with their other detangling products.
HIT
Theorie's Helichrysum Nourishing Conditioner- This was blind buy from Marshall's. The slip was good; I do not like the scent. I did enjoy this as a nice rinse out conditioner after my DC sessions or as a quick morning cowash conditioner. I like that it left my hair feeling hydrated but not limp. I plan to try more from this line.
Creme of Nature Coconut Conditioner- I bought it after hearing Tracee Simmons rave about the slip, and referring to it as a "relaxer in a bottle". It was a good conditioner with good slip and a pleasant scent. It did make detangling easier in the shower. I won't repurchase it because I have yet to find an in-store conditioner that can meet or beat the detangling power of Shescentit Avocado conditioner. I prefer to keep on searching.
Mane Choice 3n1 Conditioner (Initial experience)
I was very hesitant about this product. 3 n 1? Hmmm. Well I actually enjoyed it. The scent was very pleasant. I love using this after working out. I get a mild cleansing and a conditioning treat all in one. However, I find that my hair felt a tad bit dry after using it, nothing major. So far I have used it twice. By the time I finish the bottle I'll know if this is a "HIT" worth repurchasing.
Shea Moisture Hair Perfume (Manuka Honey)
The scent is divine; the Manuka honey is one of my faves from SM ...the lasting power is rather weak so I will not repurchase it again unless I find it as Ross or on clearance for cheaper.
Marcella Herbal Alopecia Anti-Inflammatory Shampoo Bar (Initial review)
Blind buy from an Etsy shop who specializes in all- natural products that activate dormant follicles. (Honestly, this starts with taking care of the problem from the inside but I was happy to find a product that can help the topical area as well) This is my first time ever trying a shampoo bar; she caught my attention with the ingredients that are quite helpful for my particular alopecia condition. This bar was very moisturizing. My hair surrendered to my hands as I massaged it into my scalp. My hair felt clean but not stripped like straw. I immediately followed with my fave deep conditoner and I had no problems at all. I look forward to using up this bar and see if it helps to keep my scalp happy.
Store link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/278493480/the-alopecia-anti-inflammatory?ref=shop_home_active_1
Rainshow'r shower filter-soften up my hard water! I need to repurchase the filter.
Miss
Soultanicals Knot Sauce- It wasn't a complete fail, but it fell short of what I expected it to be after all the hype I've heard about it. For the price, I was expecting more detangling power. Hopefully I will have a better experience with their other detangling products.
HIT
Theorie's Helichrysum Nourishing Conditioner- This was blind buy from Marshall's. The slip was good; I do not like the scent. I did enjoy this as a nice rinse out conditioner after my DC sessions or as a quick morning cowash conditioner. I like that it left my hair feeling hydrated but not limp. I plan to try more from this line.
Creme of Nature Coconut Conditioner- I bought it after hearing Tracee Simmons rave about the slip, and referring to it as a "relaxer in a bottle". It was a good conditioner with good slip and a pleasant scent. It did make detangling easier in the shower. I won't repurchase it because I have yet to find an in-store conditioner that can meet or beat the detangling power of Shescentit Avocado conditioner. I prefer to keep on searching.
Mane Choice 3n1 Conditioner (Initial experience)
I was very hesitant about this product. 3 n 1? Hmmm. Well I actually enjoyed it. The scent was very pleasant. I love using this after working out. I get a mild cleansing and a conditioning treat all in one. However, I find that my hair felt a tad bit dry after using it, nothing major. So far I have used it twice. By the time I finish the bottle I'll know if this is a "HIT" worth repurchasing.
Shea Moisture Hair Perfume (Manuka Honey)
The scent is divine; the Manuka honey is one of my faves from SM ...the lasting power is rather weak so I will not repurchase it again unless I find it as Ross or on clearance for cheaper.
Marcella Herbal Alopecia Anti-Inflammatory Shampoo Bar (Initial review)
Blind buy from an Etsy shop who specializes in all- natural products that activate dormant follicles. (Honestly, this starts with taking care of the problem from the inside but I was happy to find a product that can help the topical area as well) This is my first time ever trying a shampoo bar; she caught my attention with the ingredients that are quite helpful for my particular alopecia condition. This bar was very moisturizing. My hair surrendered to my hands as I massaged it into my scalp. My hair felt clean but not stripped like straw. I immediately followed with my fave deep conditoner and I had no problems at all. I look forward to using up this bar and see if it helps to keep my scalp happy.
Store link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/278493480/the-alopecia-anti-inflammatory?ref=shop_home_active_1
Aggie
Well-Known Member
BIG MISS:
Okay my hair officially hates Paul Mitchell, The Detangler. It is gosh awful with absolutely no slip on my hair. It felt like I was just putting water on it so this will be given away. I have a liter unopened and a liter that I used twice already, hoping this time that it would be better on my hair but no. It was just as bad as my first time using it.
Okay my hair officially hates Paul Mitchell, The Detangler. It is gosh awful with absolutely no slip on my hair. It felt like I was just putting water on it so this will be given away. I have a liter unopened and a liter that I used twice already, hoping this time that it would be better on my hair but no. It was just as bad as my first time using it.
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KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Continued hit: Garnier Fructis sleek and shine leave in cream.
The best leave in ever. Keeps my hair moisturized for a full week, allows for detangling and it smells good. No other leave in compares.
The best leave in ever. Keeps my hair moisturized for a full week, allows for detangling and it smells good. No other leave in compares.
naturalyogini
Well-Known Member
Miss:
After using it 4 times and then adding ACV and honey to it. I can officially say that the Carol's Daughter Rhassoul softening mask is a miss for me. Not enough moisture when I rinse it out.
Clutch your pearls! Inahsi leave-in is a miss. I bought 3 bottles of this and I swear they changed the formula. It does not detangle. Does not have enough slip. Does not have enough moisture and leaves my hair dry. (sigh, broken heart) moving on. The only products from this line that work on my hair are the shampoos. Next up to try Curls Dynasty, maybe.
After using it 4 times and then adding ACV and honey to it. I can officially say that the Carol's Daughter Rhassoul softening mask is a miss for me. Not enough moisture when I rinse it out.
Clutch your pearls! Inahsi leave-in is a miss. I bought 3 bottles of this and I swear they changed the formula. It does not detangle. Does not have enough slip. Does not have enough moisture and leaves my hair dry. (sigh, broken heart) moving on. The only products from this line that work on my hair are the shampoos. Next up to try Curls Dynasty, maybe.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Hits:
WEN 613 Cleansing Conditioner
J.Monique's Cherry Bark & Tea Tree Pre-Poo
WEN 613 Cleansing Conditioner
J.Monique's Cherry Bark & Tea Tree Pre-Poo
rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
Sorry to hear that!
I used to love this leave in and hate to hear the formula may have changed. I can't use any of their other products because they love to use mango butter which is a no-no for my hair.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@rileypak @naturalyogini
I did like the Mango Hemp Restorative DC'er.
I still have the Mint Conditioner Imma use as a R/O, the L-I and the Cowash.
I guess I should get to those soon.
I hope there isn't something I absolutely hate from them. Which will make it easier to get through my Inashi stash.
ETA: Rileypak - You are absolutely right, they lurve their Mango.
I did like the Mango Hemp Restorative DC'er.
I still have the Mint Conditioner Imma use as a R/O, the L-I and the Cowash.
I guess I should get to those soon.
I hope there isn't something I absolutely hate from them. Which will make it easier to get through my Inashi stash.
ETA: Rileypak - You are absolutely right, they lurve their Mango.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
@rileypak @naturalyogini
I did like the Mango Hemp Restorative DC'er.
I still have the Mint Conditioner Imma use as a R/O, the L-I and the Cowash.
I guess I should get to those soon.
I hope there isn't something I absolutely hate from them. Which will make it easier to get through my Inashi stash.
ETA: Rileypak - You are absolutely right, they lurve their Mango.
My hair hated Inahsi's Curl Custard I think it's called. I haven't used anything else by them as yet. I hope they are not a bust for me.
ETA:
But if they are, I guess it's okay because my hair likes a whole lot of other products
.IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@Aggie
What else did you get?
I normally don't purchase "Custards" - I don't think I really know how to use them, what they're used for or what to do with them.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Custards are styling products. I used it in a wash and go and it was horrible.@Aggie
What else did you get?
I normally don't purchase "Custards" - I don't think I really know how to use them, what they're used for or what to do with them.
I got the Hemp Deep Conditioner and 2 bottles of the Shampoo.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@Aggie
It looks like the 'Poo's got a decent review.
I think I have: x2-x3 of the DC'er, x2 of the L-I's, x2 of the Mint Conditioner *love this - had it before as a final r/o* and x1 of the Cowash? I think?
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Turns out I have 2 of the Hemp DC. I see you didn't like it. I'll use it soon and see what my hair has to say about it. I will update as soon as I do.@Aggie
It looks like the 'Poo's got a decent review.
I think I have: x2-x3 of the DC'er, x2 of the L-I's, x2 of the Mint Conditioner *love this - had it before as a final r/o* and x1 of the Cowash? I think?
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Oh okay, Yes I just read your post again. Thanks for letting us know. I love hemp so I hope my hair likes the DC.
naturalyogini
Well-Known Member
The mint r/o felt good when rinsed out. Not enough slip for me. However after rinsing it out, my hair stands up on top like a halo. Must be a pH thing for my hair. The co-wash was horrible on my hair. I don't think they changed the formula for the leave-in. When I first used it, the weather was hot (summer). I think for me, it's a seasonal product. I had the same problem with Cush Cosmetics. It worked in the hot desert, but not in humid weather. Go figure.@rileypak @naturalyogini
I did like the Mango Hemp Restorative DC'er.
I still have the Mint Conditioner Imma use as a R/O, the L-I and the Cowash.
I guess I should get to those soon.
I hope there isn't something I absolutely hate from them. Which will make it easier to get through my Inashi stash.
ETA: Rileypak - You are absolutely right, they lurve their Mango.
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naturalyogini
Well-Known Member
Yes. My hair hated the custard too. No matter how I used it. I got the butter to work by adding honey to it. Not a repurchase.My hair hated Inahsi's Curl Custard I think it's called. I haven't used anything else by them as yet. I hope they are not a bust for me.
ETA:
But if they are, I guess it's okay because my hair likes a whole lot of other products
Aggie
Well-Known Member
It looked so promising too. Too bad it didn't work out in the end
.Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Revisited Hit:
APB Ultra Conditioning Soufflé. This stuff is heaven in a jar. I used 5oz out an 8oz jar. I might have been a tad heavy handed, but not by that much. Super soft hair, 3 knots and tangles.
Always Hits:
APB Capuacu and Avocado Moisturizer. I use it as a leave it. Very creamy and decent slip.
QB Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee. #detanglebae layers on top of my APB, knot-free city. They don't stand a chance.
QB ABCDEFG Butter. I don't need to add extra to my ends when using this.
Miss: Nothin at the moment.
APB Ultra Conditioning Soufflé. This stuff is heaven in a jar. I used 5oz out an 8oz jar. I might have been a tad heavy handed, but not by that much. Super soft hair, 3 knots and tangles.
Always Hits:
APB Capuacu and Avocado Moisturizer. I use it as a leave it. Very creamy and decent slip.
QB Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee. #detanglebae layers on top of my APB, knot-free city. They don't stand a chance.
QB ABCDEFG Butter. I don't need to add extra to my ends when using this.
Miss: Nothin at the moment.
curlyhersheygirl
Well-Known Member
New Hit
Oui.dad double detangling comb. This looked very scary but I kept hearing good things so I took the plunge. It did an awesome job detangling my hair. I did take some getting used to, but once i got the hang of it, it was a breeze.
Oui.dad double detangling comb. This looked very scary but I kept hearing good things so I took the plunge. It did an awesome job detangling my hair. I did take some getting used to, but once i got the hang of it, it was a breeze.
AgeinATL
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It looks so heavy and bulky! I really want to try one though. Do you have a Hercules Sageman rake? If so, can you compare them?
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