Hits & Misses September 2014
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MzRhonda
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NaturallyATLPCH
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Hit: BASK Vanilla Whiskey DC
This is a nice DC. It did make my hair really soft for it to have protein. I could see this as a light every other week protein DC because I did not have to follow up with a moisturizing DC. I think I will get a couple during Black Friday.
This is a nice DC. It did make my hair really soft for it to have protein. I could see this as a light every other week protein DC because I did not have to follow up with a moisturizing DC. I think I will get a couple during Black Friday.
bronzephoenix
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Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting gel!!!
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MsSanz92
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An oldie but goodie hit: Nu Gro Spray with Moisturizer - their new formula on their website smells amazing it doesn't smell like garlic at all! Plus it's an amazing liquid moisturizer perfect for braids or underneath a weave. This will be my go to for now on whenever I'm in protective styles to keep my hair moisturized. Just be a bit careful it can be a little sticky if you use too much. Once I use it I don't have to use it everyday which is perfect and my hair will still feel moisturized.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
HIT - APB Conditioning Souffle 
APB Ayurvedic oil
APB Ayurvedic oil
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
New Hit
Herbal Essences The Sleeker the Butter conditioner for cowashing, good slip, soft moisturized hair after rinsing, good detangler!
Old Hits
Xtreme Wetline Gel , dries quicker than anything out there, soft, juicy hair
Design by cosmetics Pumpkin Cowash, soft clean hair
Miss
Anthony Dickey method, My hair holds on to so much water that I have to shake after applying my styler. If I don't shake my hair, then yes, its elongated but it takes 48 hours to dry. Shaking, gets the excess water out but encourages shrinkage.
Herbal Essences The Sleeker the Butter conditioner for cowashing, good slip, soft moisturized hair after rinsing, good detangler!
Old Hits
Xtreme Wetline Gel , dries quicker than anything out there, soft, juicy hair
Design by cosmetics Pumpkin Cowash, soft clean hair
Miss
Anthony Dickey method, My hair holds on to so much water that I have to shake after applying my styler. If I don't shake my hair, then yes, its elongated but it takes 48 hours to dry. Shaking, gets the excess water out but encourages shrinkage.
Phenomenal Hits: Shea Terra Organics & Bask Beauty’s Shipping
- I placed an order with Shea Terra on Monday and received a shipping notice with tracking information an hour later on the same day. The package arrived at my door on Thursday. My order was safely secured with lots of peanuts and included 3 samples. I'm highly impressed!
- I placed an order with Bask on 8/31 that was shipped out on 9/2 and received on 9/4. This shipment was also well packaged with peanuts and bubble wrap, and included a full sized scrub as a free gift. I am very, very pleased!
A note to the other vendors: Customers, particularly those that place large orders, greatly appreciate samples and free gifts.
- I placed an order with Shea Terra on Monday and received a shipping notice with tracking information an hour later on the same day. The package arrived at my door on Thursday. My order was safely secured with lots of peanuts and included 3 samples. I'm highly impressed!
- I placed an order with Bask on 8/31 that was shipped out on 9/2 and received on 9/4. This shipment was also well packaged with peanuts and bubble wrap, and included a full sized scrub as a free gift. I am very, very pleased!
A note to the other vendors: Customers, particularly those that place large orders, greatly appreciate samples and free gifts.
KinkyGenius
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HITS
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Shampoo - I have found my HG cleanser. This stuff right here man, it leaves my hair clean yet moisturized. My cleansers have either left my hair feeling more stripped than I'd like or left my hair feeling moisturized but dirty still. This will be what I use weekly and every month or month in a half I'll cleanse with something that will give me a deeper clean.
Ferrum Professional Styler - Fabric + Ceramic Flat Iron - I have a Sedu and a Maxiglide, this blows both out of the water. I'm 3 years natural and after straightening my hair for the 3rd time in my natural hair journey, I've realized that I have to break down and go and get a professional hair cut. I cut my own relaxed ends off and never had my hair professionally cut, and the longer my hair gets the weirder it falls. I can't even wear my straightened hair down
. The flat iron itself did any amazing job though.
Doing the Chase Method with a boar bristle brush instead of fine tooth comb - Much sleeker results and for me I lose less hair
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Shampoo - I have found my HG cleanser. This stuff right here man, it leaves my hair clean yet moisturized. My cleansers have either left my hair feeling more stripped than I'd like or left my hair feeling moisturized but dirty still. This will be what I use weekly and every month or month in a half I'll cleanse with something that will give me a deeper clean.
Ferrum Professional Styler - Fabric + Ceramic Flat Iron - I have a Sedu and a Maxiglide, this blows both out of the water. I'm 3 years natural and after straightening my hair for the 3rd time in my natural hair journey, I've realized that I have to break down and go and get a professional hair cut. I cut my own relaxed ends off and never had my hair professionally cut, and the longer my hair gets the weirder it falls. I can't even wear my straightened hair down
. The flat iron itself did any amazing job though.Doing the Chase Method with a boar bristle brush instead of fine tooth comb - Much sleeker results and for me I lose less hair
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rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
PJaye I'm going to 2nd your experience with STO on the shipping and the samples. I order face products from them regularly and they wrap the bottles/jars in bubble wrap [tightly] and fill the box with peanuts. Their products are not getting banged around in shipping at all. And I LOVE that they provide samples. No matter how much you order from them, you will get samples. Plus they've had a 30% off promo code every month (since June at least).
Namilani
New Member
Awww! Thank you
Namilani
New Member
When I was relaxed I loved Nairobi foam wrap lotion.
I kept hearing great reviews, but when you live in a small town you can't find any good hair stuff. I'm sooooo glad I finally ordered this AND that I got the 32 oz refill bottle! Too bad I can't sit under the dryer long enough to get a good rollerset lol
spellinto
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Hit: Hair One Sweet Almond Oil Cleanser...it works really well as a cleanser, conditioner, and so far, a leave-in on wet hair 
Semi-hit: Darcy Botanicals Leave In Cream. It worked beautifully on my straightened hair (before washing), but on air-dried hair it is just way too light to make an impact. If I don't end up throwing it away (I hate when products just sit in my stash), I will use it again on my next touch up. But I don't plan on repurchasing.
Misses: GVP Detangler (was just "eh") Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel (made my edges crunchy)
Semi-hit: Darcy Botanicals Leave In Cream. It worked beautifully on my straightened hair (before washing), but on air-dried hair it is just way too light to make an impact. If I don't end up throwing it away (I hate when products just sit in my stash), I will use it again on my next touch up. But I don't plan on repurchasing.
Misses: GVP Detangler (was just "eh") Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloe Vera Gel (made my edges crunchy)
oneastrocurlie
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Revisted hits:
SM CES - hadn't used it in a while. Always liked the moisture and hold with this product.
Komaza Care protein strengthener - also hadn't used in a while. Hair is definitely more coily after use which means, for me, my protein level is in check.
SM CES - hadn't used it in a while. Always liked the moisture and hold with this product.
Komaza Care protein strengthener - also hadn't used in a while. Hair is definitely more coily after use which means, for me, my protein level is in check.
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A MISS for me that may be a HIT for someone else: Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Extra-Moisture Detangler
This stuff made my hair TOO soft to the point that my twistouts would not hold, no matter how much gel I used. So this product would be good for someone with seriously dry hair.
This stuff made my hair TOO soft to the point that my twistouts would not hold, no matter how much gel I used. So this product would be good for someone with seriously dry hair.
EnExitStageLeft
Well-Known Member
Hit: Design Essentials Honey Creme Moisture Retention Shampoo
YASSSSSS! The force is definitely strong with this one.
YASSSSSS! The force is definitely strong with this one
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lamaria211
Well-Known Member
Hit - biotin
APB- Ultra conditioning soufflé
Miss- transitioning
APB- Ultra conditioning soufflé
Miss- transitioning
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Miss
Going to sleep with wet hair, my wng looks a little sad, lol.
Continued hit
Even with the cooler weather right now, Xtreme Wetline Gel is holding up a bit.
Going to sleep with wet hair, my wng looks a little sad, lol.
Continued hit
Even with the cooler weather right now, Xtreme Wetline Gel is holding up a bit.
SweetlyCurly
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I love this gel. I may have to use it less often in the winter because for me it takes a really long time to dry. Last winter I exclusively wore wash n gos (in freaking NYC) and remember that little issue. It's a lovely gel though an so affordable.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
I'm in NJ, I never use it in cooler temps but it dropped today and I had used it yesterday. I use KCCC in the winter times SweetlyCurly
SweetlyCurly
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I just got the Hello Curly gel so hopefully there's a good sale so I can keep using it during the winter. If not it'll be my cantu curling custard or homemade flaxseed gel. They both dry quickly.
caliscurls
Well-Known Member
Hits
- oil rinsing. My hair turns out better and stays moisturized longer even though I do need to pull back a little in the amount of oil. Haven't found the right balance yet.
- mud washes (terressentials). I didn't do the detox but I'm getting great results. So good that I haven't been conditioning. Just prepoo with EVCO, mud wash, oil rinse, ACV rinse, done. This has really helped in cutting the time on wash day.
- letting hair semi dry in Bantu knots instead if braids or twists before blow drying. This helps to smooth the ends of my hair better so that they are pretty straight and just about dry by the time I go to blow dry. With braids and twists the ends were too curly and prone to tangling or drying rough.
- oil rinsing. My hair turns out better and stays moisturized longer even though I do need to pull back a little in the amount of oil. Haven't found the right balance yet.
- mud washes (terressentials). I didn't do the detox but I'm getting great results. So good that I haven't been conditioning. Just prepoo with EVCO, mud wash, oil rinse, ACV rinse, done. This has really helped in cutting the time on wash day.
- letting hair semi dry in Bantu knots instead if braids or twists before blow drying. This helps to smooth the ends of my hair better so that they are pretty straight and just about dry by the time I go to blow dry. With braids and twists the ends were too curly and prone to tangling or drying rough.
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