What Discontinued Products Are You Upset About?

[Ajna]

Discontinued
QB amla nourishing pomade
Sweet Soul Magic - Curl Stimulator/Hello Curly Curl Stimulator Gel

Reformulated
Aubrey Organics GPB protein conditioner
Taliah waajid mist bodifier
All things Carols Daughter - that mess that is now saddens me she was the bomb way way back

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

John Freida Root Awakening shampoo and conditioner for Dry Hair/Scalp

 

[JerriBlank]

All essentially formula changes:

Wella keratin sp oil

Oyin Hair Dew- still use it, but it's not the same
Ditto Oyin Honey Hemp
Nubian Heritage raw shea butter daily moisture mist with frankincense and myrrh - this used to provide soooo much moisture. Can't find it anywhere since they went mainstream

Taliah Waajid- went from awesome ingredients to pure bs! She sold out

Twists n locs olive oil super medicated growth spray- I thanked the heavens when I found this! Made my hair extremely soft, no worries at all! They reformulated and it feels like water on my hair.

Senscience CPR- Ulta quit carrying it, plus they reformulated.

Of course, the Creme of Nature shampoo fiasco.

Nexxus Emergencee- reformulated and put the good stuff lower on the list.

Anita Grant products being unavailable everywhere but her website! Those shipping costs are the worst!

Herbal essences LTR conditioner: co-wash heaven, and soft, strong, breakage free hair! Smelled amazing!

This isn't my complete list.

I made a post about this in the Hair RT thread. It sucks to constantly have to start over because of products disappearing.
All of my hg products have been discontinued, or reformulated, repeatedly. Idk why it happens so much. I guess companies trying to appeal to the masses after black women switched it up. Some of us ended up being casualties to the game. Lol. I'm still miffed about some of these. They had my hair in perfect, amazing shape. Smh. To this day, I haven't found a killer combo to replicate results of those products performance. Some of the reformulations sucked so badly that I'm hoping the companies just go back to the original already!

 

[JerriBlank]

Do you want me to tell you where you can get your hands on some Breakthru? I loaded up on it

Pleeeeaseee tell me! I found that stuff and saved mine and a bunch of other black girls hair! That conditioner was magic!

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Does anyone know of a BSS replacement for CON argan oil shampoo?
I don't mind spending a bit of money if it performs. As in cleanses, and doesn't strip my hair.

 

[crlsweetie912]

Does anyone know of a BSS replacement for CON argan oil shampoo?
I don't mind spending a bit of money if it performs. As in cleanses, and doesn't strip my hair.

when did CON argan oil change? I just got some from tj maxx and I really like it.
I used to love Elasta QP shampoo for relaxed hair but I think it changed too..

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

Vendors
Enso Naturals
Jasmines
Boutique Le Fluertzy

Products
BRB's Flaxseed cream gel
Ohm curly custard
QB's Honey bush tea gel
QB's Karkaday spray

Reformulations
SM Yucca and Baobab line ( The reformulated line not as good)
SM purification mask ( Didn't bother with the reformulated version)

 

[MileHighDiva]

Pleeeeaseee tell me! I found that stuff and saved mine and a bunch of other black girls hair! That conditioner was magic!

@JerriBlank here's the poo.
http://www.samsbeauty.com/service/B...ying-Moisturizing-Shampoo-11oz-g-BT79024.html

I'm not sure where you can find the conditioner. I have two tubes of the conditioner that I'm hoarding.

 

[nerdography]

Dudley's Creme Press Pressing Oil. I have not been able to find a replacement for it, everything else is to greasy. And I don't want to pay $30 dollars for a odd jar that I can find on amazon or ebay.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Dudley's Creme Press Pressing Oil. I have not been able to find a replacement for it, everything else is to greasy. And I don't want to pay $30 dollars for a odd jar that I can find on amazon or ebay.

Have you tried Mizani Iron Curl or Ultra Sheen Creme Press?

 

[outspokenwallflower]

Mizani Moisturfusion Cleansing Oil and Intense Moisture Concentrate ampoules. I'm trying to buy as many of the boxes of each I can find, but it's pricey.

Aveda Dry Remedy reformulation... worse thing EVER. Their online reviews show that customers hate it as well. They need to go back to the old formula if they know whats good for them.

 

[JerriBlank]

@JerriBlank here's the poo.
http://www.samsbeauty.com/service/B...ying-Moisturizing-Shampoo-11oz-g-BT79024.html

I'm not sure where you can find the conditioner. I have two tubes of the conditioner that I'm hoarding.

Thank you darling! This shampoo was close to the CON shampoo,imo. I think it's the same company?

 

[crlsweetie912]

Dudley's Creme Press Pressing Oil. I have not been able to find a replacement for it, everything else is to greasy. And I don't want to pay $30 dollars for a odd jar that I can find on amazon or ebay.

I REALLY like the elasta qp version. Not greasy at all, holds curls gives shine but no waxy feel or buildup.

 

[nerdography]

Have you tried Mizani Iron Curl or Ultra Sheen Creme Press?

I've never heard of the Mizani one, I'll have to see if I can find it. Ultra Sheen is another one that I can't find locally. I might have to give in and order online.

I REALLY like the elasta qp version. Not greasy at all, holds curls gives shine but no waxy feel or buildup.

I wish I could use the Elasta QP products, they smell really good. But, they have coconut oil and my hair doesn't like coconut oil

 

[crlsweetie912]

I've never heard of the Mizani one, I'll have to see if I can find it. Ultra Sheen is another one that I can't find locally. I might have to give in and order online.



I wish I could use the Elasta QP products, they smell really good. But, they have coconut oil and my hair doesn't like coconut oil

Dang. I didn't even know that and my hair usually hates coconut oil too! Hmm, I've been using this for a really long time too.

 

[mzteaze]

Elasta QP Protein Supplement - my bottle just broke and sprayed my bathroom

 

[cheerrette]

Do you want me to tell you where you can get your hands on some Breakthru? I loaded up on it

I do! I came in here specifically to see if someone says Breakthru and then someone else to say they know where to find it.

 

[julzinha]

Does anyone know of a BSS replacement for CON argan oil shampoo?
I don't mind spending a bit of money if it performs. As in cleanses, and doesn't strip my hair.

Also a lot of ladies are love Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo

 

[MileHighDiva]

@JerriBlank here's the poo.
http://www.samsbeauty.com/service/B...ying-Moisturizing-Shampoo-11oz-g-BT79024.html

I'm not sure where you can find the conditioner. I have two tubes of the conditioner that I'm hoarding.

@cheerrette

 

[jamaica68]

@JerriBlank http://hattache.com sells Anita Grant products and they have fast shipping.

 

[Rina88]

Surge and the original CON moisturizing shampoo

THIS!!!!!!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Surge was my fave growth/ odor remover when I used MTG mixed with Sulfur 8.

 

[fatimablush]

Hindu Sheen- it is similar t Miss Cool from back in the day. they repackaged the product and i have a good feeling that they formula changed. Twingurl is on a buying spree to get the originals.

 

[fatimablush]

i don't know why companies feel the need to change formulations, plain stupid.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Newly Discontinued:
Liquid Gold's Java Bean Butter (a suitable and great replacement for Hairitage Hydrations Jar of Joe)

 

[JerriBlank]

@JerriBlank http://hattache.com sells Anita Grant products and they have fast shipping.

Wowwwww, thank you! $8 shipping is a lot, so I'll wait until they restock the Mielle organics DC before I place my order. Thanks so much!

 

[mz.rae]

Profectiv Healthy Ends Anti-Split End and Deep Repair- This was a staple for me when I was relaxed the first time around, kept my ends in tip top shape and hardly ever needed a trim. So sad that it is gone wished I stocked up.

Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship (2008 version, before the first formula change)
Roux Porostiy Control Corrector- I don't know what they did to this product, but it is absolute GARBAGE! They put a drying Alcohol in it.
CON Argain Oil-Absolute garbage now!
Original CON Shampoo in the green bottle

I am sure there is more!

 

[DarkJoy]

Im waiting for the entire lines of shea moisture products to be listed in a thread like this in the futurr since they sold out. Clocks ticking. should go stock up on the shampoos quick!

 

[mzteaze]

i don't know why companies feel the need to change formulations, plain stupid.

Many do it because:
- The price of the ingredients have increased
- Or they can no longer source the ingredients necessary
- Their 3rd party manufacturing contact is nearing its end. If they decide to move to another company, some contracts prohibit taking the current formulation with the move or it would cost too much to keep the formulation (this is common)
- The ownership of the company changes hands. New owner dictates changes for all of the reasons listed above.

Those are the most common reasons...

 

[jamaica68]

Wowwwww, thank you! $8 shipping is a lot, so I'll wait until they restock the Mielle organics DC before I place my order. Thanks so much!

You're welcome. Hattache is my one stop shopping especially when they have a sale!