June 2014 Hits & Misses

[PJaye]

PJaye do you like spray type leave-ins? if so which would you recommend?

Ive been eying the capacu butter for a while and your review sealed it for me

FelaShrine

I only use liquid leave-ins as refreshers on air dried hair and, unfortunately, I’m on the hunt for a staple to add to my routine. Since my hair didn’t respond well to the long-term use of SSI’s liquid leave-ins, I’m currently testing out Komaza’s Califa, Moku and Vitamin Reign sprays to see if they’re more effective. I wanted to try a few of Anabelle’s liquid leave-ins, but since my last purchase didn’t end on the best of terms, I didn’t want to push it.

I’m glad I could be of some assistance; I hope you enjoy the Cupuacu Butter as much as I do.

@P Jaye the lavender is what is preventing me from ordering it because I detest the smell of lavender.

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McQuay30

I just sat here for the last 10 minutes and performed multiple sniff tests on the Rhassoul DC. The only thing I can detect is a sweet, chocolatey, Quik-like aroma. I sincerely believe that you would be able to use this DC without being assaulted by lavender. FWIW, I also repeatedly paused while typing this post to unscrew and sniff the heck out of it.

 

[Angelbean]

Hit: aphogee curlific DC *this stuff is so bomb! Thick creamy goodness
Aphogee curlific leave in just as nice as the dc

 

[havilland]

As I Am coconut co wash -- still in the fence about this one. FENCE

Mizani's Chelating shampoo --- I guess it did it's job but my hair hasn't been "right" since. FENCE

As I Am smoothing gel -- yuck! Too much glycerin. My edges laid smooth fresh out of the shower BUT frizz city later in the day. Could wait to rinse it out! Also tried it on a wash n go. That effort turned into a wash n NO.... Greasy looking fried chicken hair. FAIL.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

McQuay30

I did not smell Lavender in the sample (about 2oz) that I have of the Coffee Cocoa Rhassoul.

As others have stated, just the smell of Chocolate. I don't even detect Coffee.

Anyway, if I wanted to reorder, I would simply convo her and ask her if she uses Lavender in her formulation, could she make my Jar/Jars without.

Most of the time, they will.

 

[McQuay30]

A sure hit type 3 cream and seal with type 4 cream of myhoneychild line.

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[IDareT'sHair]

HUGE HIT:
Lee Stafford Rx

@cutenss @charmtreese

I am kicking myself for keeping this in my stash for so long and never pulling it out!

Will definitely be using this weekly.

 

[Kindheart]

Hit : Keracare detangler . Hydrating and detangling ,great as a refresher
4naturals recunstructor

Miss : keracare hair dress. Greeeeasy stuff !!! My hair is super greasy right now
Keracare hair milk : didn't do anything,neither good or bad .

 

[charmtreese]

HUGE HIT: Lee Stafford Rx @cutenss @charmtreese I am kicking myself for keeping this in my stash for so long and never pulling it out! Will definitely be using this weekly.

I have some sitting in my hair now...going to ulta to pick up more today! I love this stuff!

On the fence:

Shea moisture clarifying mask (used as a prepoo not sure about this one. I don't feel that it had much slip to help with detangling. Already gave one jar away.)

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@charmtreese

Charm...Girl....

I am so mad at myself.

It makes a wonderful treatment for overall hair health.

I cannot beweave I allowed this stuff to just sit there in my Stash when it could have been working it's magic.

It's almost like a Vitamin shot for the Hair or something.

Right now Ulta has B1 G1 50% off, so you are picking it up at the right time.

I'm glad you kept posting about it and finally made me go back & pull it out.

Cutenss use to always post about it too, and I kept thinking...hmm...I have that and never use it.

 

[divachyk]

Hits:

ORS Replenishing Pak - I wanted to treat my hair to a dash of mild protein so I dusted off the replenishing pak. It's been in my stash for years! My hair loved it -- it felt soft yet strong. I'm so glad I revisited it.

Dry deep conditioning with HV Red Tea Conditioner -- softens my hair like a champ

 

[Angelbean]

Hit: this sew-in that I currently have in. I want to keep it in for 3 weeks..I can't go any longer with sewins because my hair acts funny after if I do and not a good funny neither...

 

[ChocolateTink]

HIT +1000

Tangles and Beyond Shampoo.

I was very hesitant about this shampoo as is was too watery compared to my beloved CON Argan Oil Poo... I took that in the shower with me just in case. But this shampoo surprised me, it has slip like a conditioner but the cleaning suds of a sulfate poo... It all natural tho. I was in the shower ready for this to do something funky to my 4b hair but it smoothed my hair right out...
I do believe this has replaced CON for HG Shampoo for me....
BTW, it does have a strong peppermint scent.

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[IDareT'sHair]

Hits:

ORS Replenishing Pak - I wanted to treat my hair to a dash of mild protein so I dusted off the replenishing pak. It's been in my stash for years! My hair loved it -- it felt soft yet strong. I'm so glad I revisited it.

Dry deep conditioning with HV Red Tea Conditioner -- softens my hair like a champ

@divachyk

I like this one too. Can't remember trying it on Dry Hair?

I'll hafta' remember that.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Summer Revisited Hit:
Hairveda's Hydrasilica Tea Spritz as a light summery refresher
Hairveda's Conditioners for Cowashing (light, nice, effective - the perfect summer cowashers)

 

[Angelbean]

Hit: salon selective conditioners with moroccan oil found the big size 32oz size at big lots for $3.00 a GREAT summer time cowash cleans well and leaves hair moist I could even see this being used a leave in!

 

[TeeBee]

Hit!
My first successful flexi rod set!! I've been re-rodding the curls that go flat/get frizzy/etc.

 

[Blairx0]

TeeBee

That flexi set is gorgeous your color looks great. Would love details!

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Hit!
My first successful flexi rod set!! I've been re-rodding the curls that go flat/get frizzy/etc.


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TeeBee GIRL!

 

[divachyk]

@divachyk

I like this one too. Can't remember trying it on Dry Hair?

I'll hafta' remember that.

IDareT'sHair, On wet hair, meh. As a cowash, so-so. On dry hair, .

Hit!
My first successful flexi rod set!! I've been re-rodding the curls that go flat/get frizzy/etc.

TeeBee, looking good!! Aren't flexis the best! I'm on a flexi kick and loving it. I don't re-rod my curls though. I just let the fall as the week goes on.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Hmmmmm, I've never done a flexi rod set before, I just might try it when I let my hair out.

 

[TeeBee]

TeeBee

That flexi set is gorgeous your color looks great. Would love details!

Blairx0 Thank you Doll!! Details on the set or my color?? I used Jumbo flex rods and only used Carol's Daughter Heat Setting Foam to set. I flat ironed my roots after. My color is a combination of craziness I've done to my hair. First Blonde, Then a Red, then a Burgundy rinse...all of it has faded to what you see now.

TeeBee GIRL!

Thank you Bae Bae! <3 NaturallyATLPCH
You have to try it!! It did take me 4 or 5 times to get it right though... just a warning

IDareT'sHair, On wet hair, meh. As a cowash, so-so. On dry hair, .


TeeBee, looking good!! Aren't flexis the best! I'm on a flexi kick and loving it. I don't re-rod my curls though. I just let the fall as the week goes on.

divachyk They really are! And dare I say, humidity proof?? I think I found my something special for the summer!

 

[rileypak]

HIT
Shi-Naturals Garlic Conditioner - this has been in my fridge since I won the giveaway I didn't know I was entered in back in April. Used it during pre-poo on wash day for 15 mins under the dryer. The shedding I experience I always considered normal for me (it ebbs and flows but never really seemed excessive). Apparently garlic is much needed in my regimen because the amount of hair that came out during detangling was laughable by my standards. My hair was also super soft upon rinse out (almost didn't want to cowash after it). I'm not fond of the shorter shelf life on this product BUT I may seriously consider it for pre-pooing. For my jar, the garlic smell wasn't excessively strong. Planning to use it every wash until it's done to see how it goes.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

rileypak

Nice review

 

[cutenss]

IDareT'sHair. you actually sent me the last jar I used up I remember thinking "yippee". That stuff is different than anything I have ever used And thanks Charmtrees for the heads up on the sale. I need to go pick up some more. Its great to use after a cowash, no heat needed.

Angelbean, aren't those Aphogee Curlific products ALL DAT Now those are my HG products

 

[IDareT'sHair]

cutenss

I found x2 more in my Stash & pulled them out.

And ordered x4 more from Ulta this weekend.

I used it today. I've fully incorporated this into my Wash Day Regimen

 

[cutenss]

IDareT'sHair I am going to go and pick up some more this week One jar lasts me abut 6 washes. I find that I do not need a lot, because it spreads easily. But I am going to start transferring the jars to a squeeze bottle. That will keep the water out, and keep me from spilling into the tub. My jar with the pump is full of SM PM.

 

[divachyk]

Miss:
Darcy's Botanicals Cocoa Bean Smoothing Cream on air dried hair

Hit:
Darcy's Botanicals Cocoa Bean Smooth Cream on heat styled hair
Darcy's Botanicals Vanilla Delight LI on heat styled hair

 

[FelaShrine]

^how did you heat style divachyk?

Ive been eying that smoothing cream..I assume you used it after the styling? Im even surprised you used it as I was made to believe smoothing wasnt good for lo-po hair.

 

[sweetpea7]

Hit: Suave Prof. Almond and Shea Poo and Con. It smells good and the slip was awesome
Miss: Aussie 3 min Deep con. This did almost nothing for my hair, very little slip.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Hit: APB Hair Creams on the Body (yummy soft goodness!)
Mega Hit: I know this is a hair board, but my sister being 90% cancer free with two more treatments to go!

Mega Miss: Hair Length Narcissists