Komaza Care HAIR ANALYSIS Service - Rave!

[Mleah]

I got my analysis review today and am pleased with the process. I too didn't send in a "ton" of hair. I sent strands from my problem areas. I'll be purchasing a few things from them for sure.
BTW I've always had problems with overly porous hair but because of my final rinse with vinegar it looks like normal porosity.

 

[Amarilles]

Wow. How often were you cowashing KammyGirl?

I'm actually one of the few who was led here (to LHCF) from Komaza I was looking for reviews for their analysis and this site came up, I actually forked over the cash just so that I can see the pics in this thread. Lol!

 

[faithVA]

I had my call with Komaza today. I was really surprised and happy with the results. My porosity is normal to high and my density is medium. I had a few mid-shaft splits and a few cuticles were raised which denotes high porosity in some areas. They recommended that I use an aloe vera juice rinse once a month instead of a clarifying shampoo to help close the cuticles. She also recommended that I get my ends trimmed about 1/4 inch. She made some suggestions on hair vitamins. I currently take Hairfinity but she suggested Hair Essentials and Cysteine and that was it.

All in all she said I should continue with what I am doing because it is working. However, I have had thyroid problems and this has an impact on the thickness of the hair but the vitamins should help.

I just started taking care of my hair just 8 months ago. When I started I did not know anything and have learned so much from this forum. I plan to get another follow-up in 6 months.

Happy hair growing!!

Are you sure she said density and not strand size? If she said density, I think she meant to say strand size. I am guessing that you have medium strands versus fine to thick strands.

 

[Rozlewis]

faithVA, I am looking at my written report and it says "hair: medium". However, on the phone she said hair density.

 

[Amarilles]

I wondered too if they meant texture. Ohh and they give out a written report? Have they always done that?

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA, I am looking at my written report and it says "hair: medium". However, on the phone she said hair density.

Ok. I think she meant strand size though. You probably have medium strands.

 

[faithVA]

I wondered too if they meant texture. Ohh and they give out a written report? Have they always done that?

Back in the drop box days, we received a written analysis in our drop box. So in wave 1 we did.

 

[Rozlewis]

faithVA, you are probably right. I assume it would have to be density of the strand size. Did you receive your results yet?

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA, you are probably right. I assume it would have to be density of the strand size. Did you receive your results yet?

My results are old. I was the first wave back last summer. Nothing new or exciting here

 

[PeaceFlow]

I got my email

 

[LdyKamz]

Wow. How often were you cowashing @KammyGirl?

I'm actually one of the few who was led here (to LHCF) from Komaza I was looking for reviews for their analysis and this site came up, I actually forked over the cash just so that I can see the pics in this thread. Lol!

I was co washing daily because my hair was always so dry. In the summertime it worked for me but when it cold colder my hair just got more and more dry. But I also usually use conditioner - mixed with water and oil - as my leave in instead of an actual leave in since I never found one I liked. That made my hair too wet is actually too heavy for my hair.

 

[Ari8]

Back in the drop box days, we received a written analysis in our drop box. So in wave 1 we did.

I didn't. Would've been nice, too, since I can't find my notes. *shrugs*

(Unless I don't count as being part of "wave 1" [I purchased in July].)

 

[faithVA]

Ari8[/USER];18234447]I didn't. Would've been nice, too, since I can't find my notes. *shrugs*

(Unless I don't count as being part of "wave 1" [I purchased in July].)

So did you get a drop box? Did the put your pictures in the drop box?

 

[Ari8]

So did you get a drop box? Did the put your pictures in the drop box?

Yep, got all of that.

 

[faithVA]

Yep, got all of that.

Then perhaps they just forgot to include it. Because that is usually what they are referring to when they speak to you.

 

[Arian]

I didn't get a report either. They are also still waiting for me to send my followup sample.

And I know I was in Wave 1...

 

[Amarilles]

Well then that's great to know so I can ask for my report if they forget it!

Can't believe they're looking to only do 8 a month and won't be back on for awhile...glad I got in when I did.

 

[PittiPat]

Oh wow. I had my hair analysis today, which was great, by the way. One thing of note for me was I always thought that my hair is coarse. However, according to Jen, my hair is fine-medium. Medium, yes, but fine? Who knew?

 

[naturalmanenyc]

KammyGirl
Maybe this thread needs to be moved to a members only area? Every time someone updates, the thread is bumped. I can imagine that the free hair section of the board has far more viewers than paying members. At least it would stop the flood of orders so they can get caught up.erplexed

When I spoke to Jen about a week ago she mentioned putting the order link back up in about 3 weeks.

Just had my analysis with Jen. She is so nice. She did what she could with the little bit of hair she had to work with from me. I had actually dropped new hair in the mail the same day I got the email saying she was able to do a partial analysis with what she had.

Bottom line for me co washing is causing my breakage. She also noticed a few bubbles in my hair and she thinks again co washing is the culprit. My hair stays wet too long. She suggested an ACV rinse this weekend to get me back on track and then if I wanted to co wash once during the week that was fine. But during the week I really should just use very little leave in and then a gel, pudding or butter to seal and style. She talked to me for a little over an hour and she was very helpful. She said she's excited to see the new hair that I sent so she can see if there is anything else that she's missing.

She also said they won't be putting the analysis up for a while and may end up that they do about 8 a month. Thanks to us they get at least 30 every time they put it up and they still hand make all of their products so they get swamped. But she did thank us all here for all the business!

 

[virtuenow]

I didn't get a report either. They are also still waiting for me to send my followup sample.

And I know I was in Wave 1...

Arian are you sure? I know our analysis were around the same time. When they go over your results they are referencing the written report. If you have a drop box, the report is in a separate folder than the pictures. I don't think Jenn mentioned my written report until near the end of our conversation-- recommendations are on there, etc. So, there had to be a report on you or else how did they know what to say to you (surely it wasn't memorized). Check your dropbox.

 

[sharifeh]

I'm still waiting for them to contact me about a call. I sent my hair in mid march, they confirmed receipt April 2,

 

[andromeda]

I'm still waiting for them to contact me about a call. I sent my hair in mid march, they confirmed receipt April 2,

Same here……

 

[Arian]

@Arian are you sure? I know our analysis were around the same time. When they go over your results they are referencing the written report. If you have a drop box, the report is in a separate folder than the pictures. I don't think Jenn mentioned my written report until near the end of our conversation-- recommendations are on there, etc. So, there had to be a report on you or else how did they know what to say to you (surely it wasn't memorized). Check your dropbox.

virtuenow, ok, I will...Maybe I didn't pay attention. I'll come back and edit this post if I find it.

 

[PeaceFlow]

Had to postpone Tuesday's call, so now have another slot tomorrow.

I don't have any images. When do people get these?

 

[PittiPat]

Had to postpone Tuesday's call, so now have another slot tomorrow.

I don't have any images. When do people get these?

I received my pictures about 30 minutes before they called me. After the analysis, the summary was added to the back of my pictures. All this happened on their website (once you log into your account).

 

[PeaceFlow]

EEK. Just saw my pics I can see I have a couple of really bad mid shaft splits. There's a few healthy or mostly healthy hairs.

I'm hoping the bad ones aren't indicative of a lot of my hair. Tears will be shed. *sigh

30 mins to go

 

[PeaceFlow]

OK, that wasn't as bad as I thought, but very infomative

Hair condition:
-Normal to high porosity. Fine hair.
- Weirdly she pinned my hair type as 3C mostly with some 4a when I've always pegged it as 4 a/b/zerplexed I'm not so sure about this, but hay. However, she was reluctant to go there as she said I shouldn't really take advice just from hair type. Things like the thickness and strands and porosity will affect peoples reviews of products which makes perfect sense.
-I have the beginnings of quite a few mid shaft splits. She said it was a common finding among textured hair and what I needed to do is prevent these weak spots from breaking. Also to try not to create more mid shaft splits from manipulation/combing.

Mistakes I had made:
- Not using protein. She suggested 1x, or 2x per month and said it was important for my hair. Especially if I go on to flat iron in the future. She didn't want to promote Aphogee as she wasn't impressed with their results when viewing users slides.
- I lost some hair in the past from flat ironing and she said it was because I had flat ironed still damp hair Basically it created bubbles and boiled it or something, eek! That makes sense.
- Detangling/combing without a detangler. She said this is probably why I have mid shaft splits.
- She doesn't think I wash my hair enough. Although she seemed surprised when I told her.

Recommendations:
- Have a few split ends but they are very short so suggested a 1/4 trim and so on every 8 weeks.
- My hair is very soft and fine so she said I should have no problem straightening in the future on a low heat. She said to start on 300 and see how that goes.
- Detangler - their own Aloe spray. Also she said I should use a leave in conditioner.
- Wash once per week. She thinks my breakage during manipulation will cease when I incorporate the protien and leave in/detangler/deep condition.
- ACV 1 x per month to lay the cuticle down. I may use my porosity control, but forgot to ask her opinion of it!

 

[Amarilles]

Vanthie what did you use to detangle with before if not condish, dried hair? And how did they figure you weren't washing enough?

I haven't gotten my appointment email yet but hopefully next week. Today makes 14 business days that they contacted me, and the email instructed me to wait 14.

 

[PeaceFlow]

I feel embarrassed to say nothing lol.

I did try the detangling methods on youtube a few times, but failed to find a product that gave me that "slip/like butter" that everyone talks about and gave up. I use a moisturizing spray, but it doesn't do all that much. Guess will have to try harder to find the right product.

Oh the washing thing... I have seen in previous results that some people were alerted to their hair being co washed. With mine, I was the one who asked her about washing. She seemed surprised at my frequency, as if she hadn't noticed, or something. Still wanted me to change to once per week though.

Don't worry. My wait was advised to be 10 days, but was actually 15 days before they finished. Am sure yours will be next week sometime

 

[MileHighDiva]

@virtuenow....sure, here's an update:

Komaza products I continue to use:

• Maltani leave in - very lighweight - perfect for the summertime. a great detangler too. i typically use this on damp hair and follow with a heavy sealer like a pomade or sometimes JBCO. i probably won't use this one during the winter months
• Maltani strengthener - a nice light to medium protein boost best used after wash and condish. spray this on damp hair and leave in. i usually follow with a light or no protein leave in moisturizer after this one and I don't use it if i'm using a med-heavy protein condish
• Califia spray - excellent refresher adding much needed moisture during the dry months especially when i've been wearing a bun or the same PS style for a couple of days. my hair is fine and clumps up easily - this spray really helps to loosen my hair up w/o causing a lot of shrinkage. Helps to give a little volume to an old twist out as well. although i use this year round on dry hair, i use it less frequently during the summer - just don't seem to need it as much, not sure why
• Olive moisture mask - love this DC. very moisturizing and smells great. i originally started purchasing as a cheaper alternative to My Honey Child's Olive you because I find that it is too expensive for the amount you get. Komaza's olive moisture mask is hydrating and much more reasonably priced. I typically use this after the protein strengthener.
• Protein strengthener - LOVE!! great mix of all natural proteins. i spray on damp hair then sit under a dryer for 20 mins or until hard. Follow up with Komaza's Olive Mask -
• Califia and Moku leave ins - I like these well enough - mostly I use on dry hair. they aren't very moisturizing on my hair when damp or freshly washed. They are on the thin side re: consistency which works well when hair is dry in my case. I do plan to ask Rene during my 3 mo follow up whether she recommend i use a thick or thin leave in though.
• Moku shampoo - does what it says....cleanses w/o drying. i don't use this every wash typically right before a henna gloss.
• Other products I've used, but don't continue to
• Vitamin Reign - great substitution for a water based spray -does not cause a lot of shrinkage, which is great in my case. I would still be using had it not been for Rene recommending that I stop given that I was already using the Califia spray. DH loves it
• Jojoba Hemp -did not like at all - left my hair dry feeling and a little hard. Tried a couple of different ways too. Glad I only purchased the sample size of that one

coyacoy what do the products above smell like? TIA