Spinoff: What Bandwagond did you Dodge but Later Jumped on

[virtuenow]

Have you dodged any bandwagons only to later jump on? Did you dodge for years then finally find it was an awesome product or technique afterall!? Do share!

 

[caribeandiva]

Growth aids. All of them. I resisted for the first 2 years after I joining this forum but I eventually got curious. I tried MN, sulfur, ayurveda, msm and chlorella.

 

[Charlie555]

I dodged aphogee 2 step for years. I just did it for the 1st time 2 days ago & I love the results! No more breakage/shedding. I think i will do every 6-8 weeks. I saw so many protein horror stories, it made me nervous I would over load. I wish I would have added a long time ago.

 

[candy626]

-Low heat regimens
-Vitamin Challenges
-Wigs (I was against them...then for them...and now I realize that I can wear them sometimes but I prefer my own hair. Wigs just make my big ole rottweiler head look bulky )

Getting back into vitamins last year though really helped my growth.
Limiting direct heat has also helped a lot though I have recently started using it again more often..erplexed...my ends are not thanking me for it erplexed

 

[MrsJaiDiva]

Curly Girl. I had read about it, but didn't think it applied to me. My curls hadn't really formed yet, and it really just looked like wavy frizzy hair. After having a good trim, and no longer shampooing, I began to see curls. In an effort to manage the frizz, I started using the CG Method, and it's been really good for my hair!

I love Ayurveda, but had never henna'd till earlier this month, and I dunno what my problem was for not doing it sooner. It's Amazing!!

 

[virtuenow]

I have quite a few: (1)For 5 years I dodged co-washing like it was the plague. I didn't think you could keep hair clean w/o shampoo. I also dodged low-pooing. Now I found this is one of the best things I have done for my hair, getting rid of shampoo. (2) I didn't believe that deep conditioners were any deeper than regular conditioners, now I know differently. (3) I thought protective styling was a joke, (4) and thought all low-heat people were hair nazis. Now I understand!!

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Curly Girl. I had read about it, but didn't think it applied to me. My curls hadn't really formed yet, and it really just looked like wavy frizzy hair. After having a good trim, and no longer shampooing, I began to see curls. In an effort to manage the frizz, I started using the CG Method, and it's been really good for my hair!

I love Ayurveda, but had never henna'd till earlier this month, and I dunno what my problem was for not doing it sooner. It's Amazing!!

I'm the opposite, I've been doing henna for a long while but never got into the full Ayurveda! What have I been waiting for? My hair is thriving even more now, my growth is speeding up since I started.

I need to research the CG method!

 

[Krystle~Hime]

Henna.

I didn't want to hennaing my hair for so long, I was using every others herbs(amla, brahmi, makabringrahj, cassia) but not HENNA, because I didn't want color deposit on my hair (jet black natural hair color)

I've decided to henna two months ago, i've mixed it with black molasses and amla/maka. my hair stayed black. more thick. porosity seems to be like "fixed" (my hair was getting water perfectly and I don't need anymore to do several baggy per week for "getting moisture" )
so its a yay

 

[lamaria211]

Wen
Using grease

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Henna

I'm on and off it at the moment, though.

 

[MsLauren]

Henna & the curly girl method. Both has been working out the best for my hair.

 

[prettybyrd]

I tried baggying my hair under a wig at work and had an awful experience. Now I use the little plastic cap at more appropriate times and it my hair is thriving!

I also swore off heat at one time and then went back to it. I realized after yet another heat related set back that no heat really is the way for me. I am on the no-heat bandwagon for good. (I hope!)

 

[Angelinhell]

Protective styling

 

[LightEyedMami]

Deep Conditioning and baggying, i always thought they were not worth doing, or would make very little difference to my really dry hair...i was so wrong.

 

[SoopremeBeing]

Air drying. I thought it was stupid, and I thought it would make my hair matted.

But now that I know how to detangle my hair before a wash, air drying is a cinch. And my hair doesnt matt up!

 

[InBloom]

Growth aids....

Hair Trigger Oil, I broke down ....

Now to just be consistent. The scent I purchased is lovely...sage/lemongrass

 

[sunnieb]

Growth aids - I thought the concept was silly. Your hair will grow what it will grow. But, I started using Biotin (via GNC Hair, Skin, & Nails) and it makes a huge difference!

 

[virtuenow]

I thought the idea of MN in hair sounded stupid. I laughed at the ladies who used this technique...Until I found myself using it!

 

[coyacoy]

Nioxin vits

 

[Lilmama1011]

✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

 

[Lilmama1011]

Washing every week instead of two weeks, I thought if we washed hair every two weeks it will be dry and fall out but now I wash every week

 

[BostonMaria]

Yep sure did!

1. Megatek
2. Coochie cream
3. Jherri Curl juice challenge
4. Sulfur (have mark on my neck to prove it)
5. Henna

Those are five that I can think of at the top of my head. The megatek was the only one that gave me great results. Henna was alright but too drying.

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[Lita]

Ceramides..Love it..My hair is doing a lot better with this addition to my hair family..


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[virtuenow]

Yep sure did!

1. Megatek
2. Coochie cream
3. Jherri Curl juice challenge
4. Sulfur (have mark on my neck to prove it)
5. Henna

Those are five that I can think of at the top of my head. The megatek was the only one that gave me great results. Henna was alright but too drying.

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Haha. BostonMaria mark on your neck from sulfur? Do explain. Believe it or not, I still haven't tried Megatek, Sulfur or Henna. I don't really know what they are. I always hear about shedding or setbacks from them. I want to know more.

 

[greenandchic]

Henna - I first used henna back in 1994 and though I loved the color on my highlighted hair, I didn't like how it made my hair feel. I didn't know anything about henna so looking back I now know I didn't have the right type or the technique.

No shampoo - My hair and scalp does better when I shampoo [my scalp] at least once a week.


Hair Trigger Oil - I just purchased it so we'll see how it goes.

Oyin -It took me years before I ordered their products.

GHE - I thought it was silly but now I know how much my hair craves it.

 

[BostonMaria]

Haha. @BostonMaria mark on your neck from sulfur? Do explain. Believe it or not, I still haven't tried Megatek, Sulfur or Henna. I don't really know what they are. I always hear about shedding or setbacks from them. I want to know more.

virtuenow when I got the recipe I was warned that Sulfur caused some allergic reactions to people with sensitive skin. I don't have any allergies and I've never used a product that made me break out so I didn't bat an eye when I ordered the sulfur. Plus at that time my hair was like 6 inches long and all I wanted was long herrrr

After about 2 days of using the sulfur growth mix, my neck got this weird rash. I also got two huge pimples on my face the size of a newborn baby. It took a while for the rash to go away. To this day I still have the mark on the side of my neck to remind me of my foolish ways LOL

 

[SimJam]

I wouldnt say I dodged any band wagons, but I usually am not a pioneer ... I'll wait to see what the experiences are then hop on. regarding products/new product lines though
now that I know what my hair likes, once they incorporate those ingredients I will most likely try them out. this is no different from what I do in real life re: gadgets and other products

so here we go

Band wagons I hopped on and still riding ....

Ayurveda/henna
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop.

Herbs and teas
burdock root, marshmallow, hibiscus, nettle, horsetail etc – I feel a difference in my hair when I use teas and many products incorporate these herbs. Infusing my own oils and making teas (for me) is a better alrenative

Butters and oils
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. ceramide oils have helped with the overall health of my hair. I also no longer use commercially prepared lotion – only butter/oil mixes for my skin

Clays/terresentials
Started using since Im natural. Bentonite and rhassoul clays are a staple cleaner for my hair and skin (face) French green clay – staple facial product

Sulphate free poos
I don’t believe not shampooing at all. My scalp needs this. But I do see and feel a difference between clean vs stripped hair. My staple poo is Dr Bronners (despite what kimmaytube says re pH
I still shampoo weekly

Cowashing
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. I see and feel a difference with moisture retention.

Baggying / Green House method
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. Its like a moisture boost. I baggy my puff periodically, rarely do whole head baggys.

Growth aids, vits and supplements
the ones I have tried do work (MT, MTG, sulphur based, MSM, Biotin) I agree that many of these vits and supplements will be provided through a balanced diet but there is no questioning the growth spurts I had using these growth aids.

Aloe Vera juice
works well for my hair re: moisture retention

ACV rinses
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that Im natural. don’t intend to stop. an alternative cleanser which has been used in other cultures long before we stumbled upen it



Protein DCs
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. When relaxed, doing a mid relaxer protein treatment eliminated breakage and improved retention. Achieving the proper protein moisture balance has helped the overall health of my hair.

Steaming
Ive always steamed my hair – even as kids my mother used to steam our hair with castor oil, though this was not really steaming just sitting under a drye with a plastic cap on – the bandwagon I joined was to buy my own steamer …. And I love it


Using leave ins
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. never did this before LHCF – helps with moisture retention

Black Soap
Bought this for hair, but now it’s the only soap I use to bathe with

Using handmade/hand crafted natural products
Started when I went natural and was an extension from general lifestyle changes I had been incorporating into my everyday activities – natural lifestyle. (eco friendly household products, downsized my car, organic/local produce, stopped eating out/processed food, weight loss and healthy living)

Tangle Teezer
Still use with no issues

Protective styling
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that Im natural. don’t intend to stop.
Basically employing practices that protect my ends – aid in retention. I however do not do wigs, weaves etc, just bunning, updo’s twists, low manipulation etc

Doing my own hair
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. For the reasons we all know. Now that I’m natural I will wash, DC and put in LI then go to the salon to get my hair corn rowed / twisted (only because they do it better)

Finger Combing
Greatly reduces hair loss during detangling

Curly Girl
Basically incorporates many of the practices I already employ. I just now ensure I don’t use products with cones that aren’t water soluble.


Other things I tried but didn’t stick with

kimmaytube LI
kia fizz/milk of magnesia
Drink your way to waist length – I still use wheat germ in my smoothies and shakes

Using food in my hair
Used to use yogurt, molasses, honey, mayo …. now I just eat the darn things and buy the products which offer me the same benefits. I’ve never use avocados in my hair though – they are just too yummy

Baking soda
Not enough of a benefit to continue using

 

[Ogoma]

Henna. If I apply it at the right time, it is magic for my hair.

 

[virtuenow]

After about 2 days of using the sulfur growth mix, my neck got this weird rash. I also got two huge pimples on my face the size of a newborn baby. It took a while for the rash to go away. To this day I still have the mark on the side of my neck to remind me of my foolish ways LOL

BostonMaria Hi, size of small baby!?! Haha, very funny. I think I've experienced the same lump/cyst type reaction from sunblock on face. Yeah, no thanks to sulfur and henna. I hear too many bad stories. I will continue to stay away. @SimJam wow that's a long list! I will have to come back later to finish reading

 

[Nix08]

I wouldnt say I dodged any band wagons, but I usually am not a pioneer ... I'll wait to see what the experiences are then hop on. regarding products/new product lines though
now that I know what my hair likes, once they incorporate those ingredients I will most likely try them out. this is no different from what I do in real life re: gadgets and other products

so here we go

Band wagons I hopped on and still riding ....

Ayurveda/henna
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop.

Herbs and teas
burdock root, marshmallow, hibiscus, nettle, horsetail etc – I feel a difference in my hair when I use teas and many products incorporate these herbs. Infusing my own oils and making teas (for me) is a better alrenative

Butters and oils
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. ceramide oils have helped with the overall health of my hair. I also no longer use commercially prepared lotion – only butter/oil mixes for my skin

Clays/terresentials
Started using since Im natural. Bentonite and rhassoul clays are a staple cleaner for my hair and skin (face) French green clay – staple facial product

Sulphate free poos
I don’t believe not shampooing at all. My scalp needs this. But I do see and feel a difference between clean vs stripped hair. My staple poo is Dr Bronners (despite what kimmaytube says re pH
I still shampoo weekly

Cowashing
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. I see and feel a difference with moisture retention.

Baggying / Green House method
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. Its like a moisture boost. I baggy my puff periodically, rarely do whole head baggys.

Growth aids, vits and supplements
the ones I have tried do work (MT, MTG, sulphur based, MSM, Biotin) I agree that many of these vits and supplements will be provided through a balanced diet but there is no questioning the growth spurts I had using these growth aids.

Aloe Vera juice
works well for my hair re: moisture retention

ACV rinses
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that Im natural. don’t intend to stop. an alternative cleanser which has been used in other cultures long before we stumbled upen it



Protein DCs
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. When relaxed, doing a mid relaxer protein treatment eliminated breakage and improved retention. Achieving the proper protein moisture balance has helped the overall health of my hair.

Steaming
Ive always steamed my hair – even as kids my mother used to steam our hair with castor oil, though this was not really steaming just sitting under a drye with a plastic cap on – the bandwagon I joined was to buy my own steamer …. And I love it


Using leave ins
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. never did this before LHCF – helps with moisture retention

Black Soap
Bought this for hair, but now it’s the only soap I use to bathe with

Using handmade/hand crafted natural products
Started when I went natural and was an extension from general lifestyle changes I had been incorporating into my everyday activities – natural lifestyle. (eco friendly household products, downsized my car, organic/local produce, stopped eating out/processed food, weight loss and healthy living)

Tangle Teezer
Still use with no issues

Protective styling
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that Im natural. don’t intend to stop.
Basically employing practices that protect my ends – aid in retention. I however do not do wigs, weaves etc, just bunning, updo’s twists, low manipulation etc

Doing my own hair
Started this when I was relaxed and continue now that I’m natural. Don’t intend to stop. For the reasons we all know. Now that I’m natural I will wash, DC and put in LI then go to the salon to get my hair corn rowed / twisted (only because they do it better)

Finger Combing
Greatly reduces hair loss during detangling

Curly Girl
Basically incorporates many of the practices I already employ. I just now ensure I don’t use products with cones that aren’t water soluble.


Other things I tried but didn’t stick with

kimmaytube LI
kia fizz/milk of magnesia
Drink your way to waist length – I still use wheat germ in my smoothies and shakes

Using food in my hair
Used to use yogurt, molasses, honey, mayo …. now I just eat the darn things and buy the products which offer me the same benefits. I’ve never use avocados in my hair though – they are just too yummy

Baking soda
Not enough of a benefit to continue using

The bolded since many are the same for me with the addition of agave syrup in my hair