Out of all the products u bought last year

[Dionne]

which one were really worth it. Which ones worked and which ones will you avoid.

Worth it: Mizani moisturefuse and fufyl, aura humectant pomade, aveda shampure, aura hot oil, wild growth oil, keracare humecto, motions lavish shampoo, dudleys hair rebuilder, dudley pca, elasta qp mango butter and recovery oil moisturizer

Wish I would have left alone: elucence conditioner, doo grow anything, ors jojoba oil grease, suave coconut conditioner

 

[sweetcocoa]

I hated Redken Allsoft Heavy Creme. It didn't do a 'dang' thing...especially for 15.00!
What I brought that I love and will continue to buy...
Elucence shampoo and the conditioner
Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter
Pantene Pro-V Smooth and Sleek
Paul Mitchell Supercharged(one of those products I didn't like at first but love now)
For the past 2 years I love and continue to buy Lottabody Creme.

 

[Integrity]

yes, doo gro. i have tried it and now know they are ALL crap!!, well on my hair anyway..poor ingradients in most of the products and their conditioners do nothing!! /images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[pebbles]

I agree with you Pandora. I didn't like the doo gro conditioners or their shampoos. They did nothing for me. /images/graemlins/confused.gif

Sweetcocoa,
I love to hear nice views about Elucence, since I'm going to buy these items next week along with their relaxer. Can't wait!

The products I bought that I love are:
-Mizani Moisturfuse & Fulfyl : really like this a lot. I also like their Botanifying Shampoo.
-Nexxus Botanoil shampoo
-Nexxus Keraphix
-Cathy Howes UBH Conditioner and Dew.
-Aphogee Treatment for dry/damaged hair
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[sassygirl125]

Worth it: Mizani Moisturfuse conditioner, Lanza Protein Plus shampoo, Diez en Uno cond., Jason Sea Kelp shampoo and cond., Elucence sham and cond., Grandma's Secret Recipe Scalp Spray (a leave-in detangling/conditioning spray).
I've only had my Crystal's Royal Secrets Sheep Sorrel Ointment and Hair Rejuvenator for a few days, but so far I think they were worth it...

A waste: Redken Heavy Cream (it made my hair feel dry and rough, too! /images/graemlins/confused.gif ), Aura Humectant Pomade (too oily for me to use as a moisturizer), ORS Shea Butter Lotion (made my hair feel hard), Carol's Daughter Hair Milk (too greasy).

 

[LondonDiva]

Hated: Nexxus Humectress and Keraphix
Loved: Affirm Relaxer, ORS Carrot Oil, ORS Hair Mayo, Motions CPR
Loved:Loved:Loved:Loved:Loved:Breakthru shampoo (beana I luv you for this!!!) Kemi Oyl Conditioning Spray.

 

[Allandra]

purchases from last year that were really worth it:

* Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
* Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
* L'anza Protein Plus Shampoo (Hair Repair Formula Line)
* L'anza Reconstructor (Hair Repair Formula Line)
* Pantene Smooth & Sleek Conditioner
* Tropical Avocado Conditioner
* Tropical Milk and Honey Conditioner
* Aura Humectant Pomade
* Jilbere Ceramic Flat Iron 1"
* Jojoba Oil

purchases from last year that I won't purchase again:

* Nexxus Therappe
* Nexxus Humectress
* Wild Growth Oil

 

[Integrity]

londondiva, what was good about the breakthru shampoo

 

[beana3]

Wish i would have left in the store:
Suave coconut condit
Fantasia Deep Penetrating condit
Mizani Botanifying shamp
Mizani Moisturfuse (sorry ladies, its an ok condit for me, but not worth the money IMO)
I had a sample of kenra intensive emollient and i hated it for my hair!! this makes me glad i didn;'t try the elucence line... if its anything like that i'm glad i saved my money

Lukewarm about:
Lekair cholesterol.. i would use it again in place of any of the condits above
Infusium 23... left my hair dry looking sometimes, but i do think it did a lot to help strengthen overtime
Hask Placenta leave -in ... the alocohol scares me, but it gives good results
Arosci... can't say i'm a fan
Motions Moisture Plus.. i like to add olive oil to mine, without the olive i would give it a 6 of 10
Motions Detangling Spray.. does its job and NOTHING else

I'm Loving:
Creme of Nature shamp alternated every 3 weeks with Breathru shamp
ORS hair mayo
WGO oil mixed with ORS carrot oil!!!!
Aphogee Treatment the ultimate protein
i'll definetely restock on these items..........

I'm Hoping these do well in my hair:
Africa's Best leave in mayo
Profectiv Breakfree
Lottabody Creme Wrap

ok, i'm done! /images/graemlins/clap.gif

 

[LondonDiva]

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pandora said:
londondiva, what was good about the breakthru shampoo

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Well it doesn't contain any sulfates and that stuff is moisturising as /images/graemlins/censored.gif for a shampoo. It just feels so good on my hair and is very gentle. So gentle in fact that I can't use it initially on my hair to remove any products. I use Motions Lavish and then follow up with the breakthru.

 

[hairfanatic]

That's a good question Dionne

Love

Elucense Conditioner
Biosynthesis Clarifying Shampoo
Dark and Lovely's Ultra Cholestrol Conditioning Treatment (Made my curls come out beautifully and made my hair easy to comb)
Carol's Daughter Hair Butter
Back to Basics Gel
Jilbere Ceremic Curling Iron

HATED IT

RX Professional Prescription Super Protein Pack
New Era Thermal Conditioning Styler (Will stick with KMS) /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[tc_333]

My Keepers:
Paul Mitchell - The Conditioner
Wild Growth Oil
Jojoba oil
Motions Line (especially the Moisture Plus and Protein Silk Conditioners)
World of Curls, Curl Activator
Queen Helene Cholesterol Conditioner
ORS Shea butter lotion

Nice, but won't be purchasing again:
Nioxin Structure &amp; Strength
Nexxus Humectress
LeKair's Plus Cholesterol (Green)
Africa's Best Cholesterol w/ Tree Oil (Blue)
Proclaim Carrot Oil Creme

Horrible for me:
Redken All-soft conditioner (I didn't try the heavy creme though)
Perm Repair (ucck!)
Revlon Porosity Control
Joico Integrity

 

[ms_kenesha]

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LondonDiva said:
Loved:Loved:Loved:Loved:Loved:Breakthru shampoo (beana I luv you for this!!!) Kemi Oyl Conditioning Spray.

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Londondiva what's so great about the Breakthru? I might have to get this I've been eyeing it for a while.

 

[Integrity]

ms kenesha, i also asked the question and LD has replied as follows...



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LondonDiva said:
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pandora said:
londondiva, what was good about the breakthru shampoo

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Well it doesn't contain any sulfates and that stuff is moisturising as /images/graemlins/censored.gif for a shampoo. It just feels so good on my hair and is very gentle. So gentle in fact that I can't use it initially on my hair to remove any products. I use Motions Lavish and then follow up with the breakthru.

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[Tee]

Would Buy Again:
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Shampoos:
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Aveda Curessence shampoo

Conditioners:
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Frederic Fekkai RX Protein Treatment, Aveda Curessence conditioner (protein), Rusk Calm 60 Second Hair Revive (love this! gives deep treatment results in one minute!), Motions Moisture Plus, L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Unfrizz Smooothing Treatment, L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Conditioner, John Frieda Kelp Help, Biolage Detangling Solution, Paul Mitchell Supercharged Conditioner, Elucence Conditioner

Leave-ins/Misc:
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Bumble &amp; Bumble leave-in, KMS Silker leave-in, ION Anti-frizz leave-in, Kiehl's Silk Groom, Elasta QP Mango Butter, Clairol Textures &amp; Tones Hair Oil, Weleda Hair Oil, Aveda Smoothing Fluid, Frederic Fekkai Wave Spray, Elasta QP Feels Like Silk gel

Undecided About:
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L'Anza Proten Plus shampoo (nice, but I like the Aveda Curessence shampoo better; the Aveda leaves my hair more moisturized and shinier), Elucence shampoo


Would NOT Buy Again:
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Shampoos:
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Any Rusk shampoo (horrible, horrible stuff!), Aveda Sap Moss (very nice, but can't stand the smell), Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Shampoo

Conditioners:
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Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter conditioner and mask, Motions CPR, Motions Silk Protein Conditioner, Redken Heavy Cream, KMS Silker conditioner

Leave-ins/Misc:
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Aveda Elixir, Biosilk Silk Therapy (nice, but it dries out hair if used too often), Aveda Universal Styling Cream (nice, but I like Kiehl's Silk Groom, which is a similar product, better)

 

[ms_kenesha]

Thx Pandora,

That's what I get for not scrolling down before I ask a question. I'm not sure if I really need another Shampoo though I have my fave Creme or Nature (Detangling) The Loreal Nature's Therapy shampoo, BIOSTRAND shampoo, ORS Uplifiting Shampoo The Creme of Nature is the best IMO.

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

WORTH IT:

Mizani Moisturefuse: For me, it does exactly what it says it will.

Elucence Shampoo &amp; Conditioner: I hated these at first but like them alot now. The shampoo lathers up richly, is v.gentle and the conditioner detangles well. Great for COwashes.

Motions Nourish In: It does give a nice slip on wet hair before rollarsetting.

Adding virgin olive oil to conditioners.

Kerastase Macquintense: It does leave the hair noticeably fuller and softer.

New Image Damage Free Thermal Styling Conditioner: Love this and its only 99 cents!

John Frieda's Relax Ripple Effects: Like using it in the summer for wavy curls. (Have to use it with Kiehls Silk Groom though).


NOT WORTH IT:

IC Fantasia Leave In: The watery leave in. Made my hair very dry.

Sebastians Cellaphanes/Colourshines: (Ducking for this). The colour was nice in my hair but for me, it made my hair feel very rough &amp; dry no matter how deeply I'd condition it each week.

Kerastase Oleo Relax Serum: Its okay but nothing to rave about. Prefer Keracare's Silken Seal.

Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal: I wouldn't re-purchase. Not moisturizing enough.

Naasab's Shea Butter. Does nothing for me. Prefer using v.olive oil alone.

Aura's Humectant Pomade.

PRODUCTS BOUGHT &amp; CAN'T WAIT TO TRY:

L'anza Long Hair Serum. Got this reduced from $11+ to $3.99.
L'oreal Nature Therapy Unfrizz Smoothing Treatment.
Kerastase Oleo Relax Smoothing Shampoo.
Motions Lavish Shampoo.

 

[NayNay]

Products I love

Shampoos
Creme of Nature
LondonDiva I am with you Breakthru

Moisturizers
KemiOyl Pro Gro by the way I told the owner about bringing the product to the UK it is on the website now!!!!!!!
KemiOyl Shea Butter-I am working on its consistency
KemiOyl Moisturizing Spray
Jerhi Juice-S curl

Conditioners
I love cholesterol-great detangler
Mizani Fulfyl
working on the rest!!!!

Detangler
Aussie Slip-Thanks Faith!!!!
Kiehl Leave in

Products I can live without
Anything with Henna or placenta in it my hair hates it
Nexxus Humectress isnt worth the money to me but I liked it in dry hair maybe better than as a moisturizing conditioner
Dudley's PCA didn't do much for my hair but I will use it up
ORS Olive oil-I found jars in my closet!!!! I guess I USE to really like it! (mineral oil)
Kiehl's silk groom-ok not worth the $$$

Products I want to try
Pantene Sleek &amp; Smooth-see what u did to me but HOPEFULLY I will hold out
KeraCare Humecto
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[Honi]

Love:
KeraCare's Detangling Shampoo/Conditioner
Elucence conditioner
Aphogee 3 minute Keratin Reconstructor for protein, Textures and Tones reconstructor
Elucence for leave-in
Aphogee EFA, WGO

Hated:
Mizani Moisturfuse - didn't detantle like I hoped
Infusium 23 - didn't detantle like I remembered. I swear they changed the formula for decades ago or it must be the NJ water! LOL
Suave Coconut conditioner
All Profectiv products

 

[Ennyaa]

My Keepers
WGO
ORS Carrot Oil
S-Curl No Drip Activator *smooches to Adrienne*
KeraCare Moisturizing Detangling Shampoo
KeraCare Humecto Conditioner
LeKair Cholesterol
JILBERE CERAMIC FLATIRON!!! (Still raving about this one)
Fantasia IC Hair Strengthener
NX3
Hot Six Oil (Smells SO damn good)

Will Not Repurchase
Capilong (Why did I even bother?)
Fantasia IC Hair Polisher (it's ok just don't have much need for it and I want try something else.)

Still undecided about
Fantasia IC Deep Penetrating Moisturizing Conditioner - It always seems to make my hair hard for some reason.
Mizani Moisturefuse - Was ok but not quite earth shattering. I need to use it a few more times when my braids are out.

 

[L.A. Woman]

Worth the purchase:

Aubrey's GPB and Island Spice Creme Rinse

Felt like a rip-off:

Nexxuss Humectress and Redken's CAT Treatment

Weeding out of 2003 routine:
Apple Cider Vinegar rinse. Not doing it's job and it's smelly. To be replaced with BlkMane's recipe for Amla tonic for the scalp.

 

[Robin41]

Great question!

What rocks:

Mizani relaxer (used at salon)
Breakthru shampoo (I agree, LD)
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
Wonder Gro Shea Butter
Natures Shine oil
AB carrot oil creme
AB hair mayonnaise
IC hair polish
S-Curl activator

What rolled over and died:

Tropical Avocado conditioner (sorry, I know ya'll love it)
Suave coconut conditioner
IC Deep Penetrating Conditioner (made my hair dry and hard)

 

[free2bme]

Definate Winners (Tried &amp; True)

Motions Moisturizing Oil relaxer
Elucence Moisture benefits Shampoo
Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
Aubrey Organics Island Creme Spice
Aubrey Organics GPB
Sebastian Color Shines

Losers

Aveda anti humectant pomade
Fantasia IC leave in with aloe (dried my hair out and the bottle doesn't list ingredients)



OK but Not worth the hefty price tag:

Kiehls Coconut &amp; Leithcin Masque
Redkens All Soft Heavy Creme
Aubrey Organics JAY Shampoo

On my to try list

Kenra Intensive Emollinets
Lanza Be Long Line (will try with next wash)

 

[free2bme]

One more winner: Elasta QP Mango Butter. Smells heavenly very moisturising

 

[Kitkat]

Worth it:
Wild Growth Oil
ORS Carrot Oil
Nexxus Keraphix
Aubreys GPB
Motions Lavish Conditioning Shampoo
Motions Moisture Plus Conditioner
Motions Nourishing Leave in Conditioner
Dudleys Hair Rebuilder
Dudleys PCA Moisture Retainer
Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom
Kiehl's Extra Strength Conditioning Rinse with Added Coconut

Will Never Buy Again:
Redken All Soft Shampoo
Redken All Soft Heavy Creme (made hair very hard)
Redken Climatress Shampoo
Nexxus Humectress
any products by John Frieda

In the 'take it or leave it' category:
Paul Mitchell's Super Charged Conditioner. Good to keep around in a pinch, I guess.

Can't wait to try:
Mizani Moisturefuse conditioner
Elucence conditioner
Profectiv products
ORS Hair Mayo

 

[NAY007]

i am not a pj so i don't really have any products to post /images/graemlins/frown.gif

i can only say that last year i tried biosynthesis and it was good.

i love my hollywood beauty carrot oil
pantene clarifying shampoo
creme of nature shampoo
l'oreal smooth intense serum
dark&amp;lovely ultra cholesterol
virgin olive oil

 

[smlwndr97]

Loved:
Kera Care Shampoo/Conditioner
Profectiv Break Free (Can you say creammmmmmmy.....?)
RELAX Blow Dry Creme (REALLY gets hair straight,although I haven't used it in about 4 months)
L'Occitane Shea Butter
S-Curl Activator
IC Pure Tea Moisturizing Activator (LOVE the feel and smell of this stuff!!!)
IC Hair Strengthener (has really helped to rebuild my hair)

Not crazy about:
Mizani Moisturefuse (Didn't notice anything special about it)
Dudleys PCA
Infusium 23 (although I still use it occasionally)

-Monique

 

[smlwndr97]

I forgot to say that I LOOOOOOOVE Affirm lye relaxer as well. I made the switch about 6 months ago.

-Monique

 

[Paris Belle]

Loved:
Dax Vegetable Oil Shampoo
Aphogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair
Motions Moisture Plus conditioner
Motions CPR conditioner
Motions Protein conditioner
Honey and Olive Oil preshampoo treatment
Infusium 23-rediscovered this
Pantene Leave-In (for daily moisturizing)
Africa's Best Carrot Creme
Motions Lite Moisturizer

Will Not Use Again:
ORS Hair Mayo-doesn't work for me and I tried it many many times /images/graemlins/frown.gif
Le Kair Cholesterol with Aloe-hated it

I'm really trying not to buy any more stuff, but I would really like to try:
Mizani Shampoo and Conditioner (Moisturefuse)
Elucence Shampoo and Conditioner

Hope to try these products in February! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JerseyGirl]

What I love:

Nexxus Therapee Shampoo
Dudley's Hair Rebuilder - LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Mizani Mositurefuse - LOVE, LOVE,LOVE
Wildgrowth Oil
Kemi Oyl
Mega Care Essential Oils (Jojoba, Vitamin E, Olive Oil - cheap too only $1.99 a bottle and they smell great)
Jilbere Flat Iron - Love this
S-Curl Activator - This was the best tip on this board
Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter - Got for my daughter (her hair is natural)


Hated It:

Infusium 23 - Hated this.
ORS Mayo - I try this 3 times and it does nothing for my hair

Things I want to try:

Elucence