Carol\'s Daughter reviews: HHB and HM
I folded like a cheap umbrella and bought Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter (CDHHB/HHB) and Carol's Daughter Hair Milk (CDHM/HM). I was looking for a product that would keep my super-dry hair moisturized while I continue with my protective styles, and by George, I think I've got it!
But first, the basics of my hair:
Type: 3B/C
Texture: I'm currently transitioning and have almost two inches of new growth. As for the rest of my hair, it's mildly relaxed with LYE. I never leave my relaxer on for more than three minutes tops, therefore my hair is more of a pooffy straight than a stick straight texture.
Condition: Dry as a desert due to a lose of judgment back in September in which I decided to use permanent dye on my hair.
And here we go:
Carol's Daughter Hair Milk: Because this arrived nearly frozen, I figgered the smart thing (later determined not to be a smart thing) to do would be to put it in some warm (read: probably too warm) water. It separated a little bit, but I figured it would have happened sooner or later because others were complaining of separation.
This did not affect the performance, however, just the aesthetics. I applied this to freshly washed and deep conditioned hair and it glided through like butter. I was careful not to overdo it because a smidgeon too much will result in greasiness. My hair was easy to comb through, soft, moisturized.
That was yesterday. This morning, as my hair is now dry, it doesn't feel as moist as it did yesterday. But in terms of "Would you say your hair is moisturized or not?" I would have to say "Yes, although it's nothing to scream about."
Complaints: Strange separation issue. Smells like cheap lemon scented dishwashing liquid.
It drove me nuts. I was almost ready to wash my hair again. Moisturizes the hair, but the level seems to change depending on how damp the hair is. Easy to over-grease. For this product, a little goes a long way.
The Verdict: 4 out of 10
I can honestly say that my tried-and-true staple, Salerm Silk Protein Leave-in Conditioner, has performed leaps and bounds better than Carol's Daughter Hair Milk. Even days later, the Salerm leave-in keeps my hair moist, wet or dry.
I won't be using this product again. I'm going back to my Salerm leave-in.
Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter: This comes in a neat little glass jar. It's white, thickly creamy (even if you go to take off a little, you get just a tiny bit more than you bargained for). On dry hair, as well as on wet hair, it's a little difficult to spread around due to the wax. You may have to rub some together in your hands, first, before applying it to your hair.
After adding the HM to my damp hair, I put it in a ponytail and then twisted the hair around to make a column. As I twisted, I put HHB on my ponytail starting from the top and going down to the ends. My hair was moist, soft and shiny.
This morning when I took down my bun, my hair was still mildly damp and slightly less moisturized than the day before, but no less soft.
Complaints: The smell!
The Verdict: 6 out of 10
I will definitely use this in my regimen to moisturize my ends. I even put some on the canopy where the HM had lost its moisture and now it's soft and moisturized again. Even though my hair doesn't have many (sometimes if any) fly-aways, it will keep the few that I do have down. In this way, it is reminiscent of Wanakee's Hairline cream, in that it will tame frizzies and fly-aways on the canopy.
I folded like a cheap umbrella and bought Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter (CDHHB/HHB) and Carol's Daughter Hair Milk (CDHM/HM). I was looking for a product that would keep my super-dry hair moisturized while I continue with my protective styles, and by George, I think I've got it!
But first, the basics of my hair:
Type: 3B/C
Texture: I'm currently transitioning and have almost two inches of new growth. As for the rest of my hair, it's mildly relaxed with LYE. I never leave my relaxer on for more than three minutes tops, therefore my hair is more of a pooffy straight than a stick straight texture.
Condition: Dry as a desert due to a lose of judgment back in September in which I decided to use permanent dye on my hair.
And here we go:
Carol's Daughter Hair Milk: Because this arrived nearly frozen, I figgered the smart thing (later determined not to be a smart thing) to do would be to put it in some warm (read: probably too warm) water. It separated a little bit, but I figured it would have happened sooner or later because others were complaining of separation.
This did not affect the performance, however, just the aesthetics. I applied this to freshly washed and deep conditioned hair and it glided through like butter. I was careful not to overdo it because a smidgeon too much will result in greasiness. My hair was easy to comb through, soft, moisturized.
That was yesterday. This morning, as my hair is now dry, it doesn't feel as moist as it did yesterday. But in terms of "Would you say your hair is moisturized or not?" I would have to say "Yes, although it's nothing to scream about."
Complaints: Strange separation issue. Smells like cheap lemon scented dishwashing liquid.
The Verdict: 4 out of 10
I can honestly say that my tried-and-true staple, Salerm Silk Protein Leave-in Conditioner, has performed leaps and bounds better than Carol's Daughter Hair Milk. Even days later, the Salerm leave-in keeps my hair moist, wet or dry.
I won't be using this product again. I'm going back to my Salerm leave-in.
Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter: This comes in a neat little glass jar. It's white, thickly creamy (even if you go to take off a little, you get just a tiny bit more than you bargained for). On dry hair, as well as on wet hair, it's a little difficult to spread around due to the wax. You may have to rub some together in your hands, first, before applying it to your hair.
After adding the HM to my damp hair, I put it in a ponytail and then twisted the hair around to make a column. As I twisted, I put HHB on my ponytail starting from the top and going down to the ends. My hair was moist, soft and shiny.
This morning when I took down my bun, my hair was still mildly damp and slightly less moisturized than the day before, but no less soft.
Complaints: The smell!
The Verdict: 6 out of 10
I will definitely use this in my regimen to moisturize my ends. I even put some on the canopy where the HM had lost its moisture and now it's soft and moisturized again. Even though my hair doesn't have many (sometimes if any) fly-aways, it will keep the few that I do have down. In this way, it is reminiscent of Wanakee's Hairline cream, in that it will tame frizzies and fly-aways on the canopy.
