September 2017: Hits & Misses

[AgeinATL]

I'll keep buying the small because:
1) I love the smell and
2) I don't use it up quick enough for a liter size, although I have contemplated it over the years. It took me forever to use the 16 ounce.
I am glad to say my hair retains moisture for me to only have to moisturize once a week. Sometimes I might midweek just for the heck of it but most times I don't need to.

I LOVE the smell too! I was so shocked to see how many people hate it. Like you said, hair dew keeps my hair moisturized all week, I love that stuff. It takes me over 6 months to use a liter but now that I have started using it in my sons' hair, I go through it a bit faster.

 

[AgeinATL]

So that's why I never noticed the scent. I've only purchased he 16 oz and liter and never noticed a strong smell. Thought my nose was broken.

Yeah, it is definitely stronger in the smaller bottles.

 

[Alma Petra]

But guys, the 16 oz bottle does definitely have that awful smell (aplogies to those who like it). I haven't use an 8 oz bottle before. Are you telling me that the smell is even worse/stronger in that one?

 

[Aggie]

Which is sad because the first two Thick and Rich I bought were wonderful. I've been eyeing the Vanilla Fig and the Asian Pear ones. I think I'm going to get them both for BF or before if she has a good sale.

The Vanilla Fig DC is definitely on my repurchase list.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

1) I love the smell

@NaturallyATLPCH
This!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I LOVE the smell too! I was so shocked to see how many people hate it. Like you said, hair dew keeps my hair moisturized all week, I love that stuff. It takes me over 6 months to use a liter but now that I have started using it in my sons' hair, I go through it a bit faster.

@AgeinATL
Agreed

 

[AgeinATL]

@IDareT'sHair
It just goes to show how different people like different smells. If I could find a lotion that smelled like hair dew, I'd buy it!

 

[AgeinATL]

But guys, the 16 oz bottle does definitely have that awful smell (aplogies to those who like it). I haven't use an 8 oz bottle before. Are you telling me that the smell is even worse/stronger in that one?

Girl, you may wanna skip the 8oz then.

 

[beautyaddict1913]

CONTINUED HITS (in no particular order):
ED JBCO
HBCO
Strong Roots Pimento
Hairveda Cocasta
Hairveda Avosoya
Cream & Coco's Assortment of Oils

I have been using that strong roots pimento oil. It says to leave on for 20 minutes but I slept in it last night as well as one time before. Is that bad? lol.

 

[Saludable84]

I think you may be on to something. I usually order a liter but missed the last sale. I ended up just getting a couple of 8ozs from Sally to tide me over. The smell is MUCH more powerful and the lotion is a tad bit thicker in the 8oz bottle. It doesn't bother me because I LOVE the smell but I could definitely tell the difference in fragrance strength and even consistency between the two sizes.

I noticed the 16oz wasn't as fragrant but I've never found the smell overpowering in the 8oz either. Or even strong. Or even noticeable. Ionno. If you can stomach the smells of some of these SM Masques, especially the High Porosity one, OHD should be a welcomed treat.

 

[Saludable84]

Hit:
Gel as a final sealer versus grease or pomade for twist outs only. It is the combination of curl definition and frizz-defying definition that makes it a hit. My hair looks nice and drops, but it's my hair not being everywhere that makes me happy. I don't mind you knowing I have long hair; it the "a lot" of hair things that keeps it in a bun because I hate conversation

 

[AgeinATL]

I noticed the 16oz wasn't as fragrant but I've never found the smell overpowering in the 8oz either. Or even strong. Or even noticeable. Ionno. If you can stomach the smells of some of these SM Masques, especially the High Porosity one, OHD should be a welcomed treat.

My gawd. The smell of that masque had my head hurting and I am typically not one that is sensitive to smells like that. The smell would linger even after you rinsed and NOTHING would cover the smell. So if this is how the ladies who hate the smell of OHD feel about that fragrance, I completely understand.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

My gawd. The smell of that masque had my head hurting and I am typically not one that is sensitive to smells like that. The smell would linger even after you rinsed and NOTHING would cover the smell. So if this is how the ladies who hate the smell of OHD feel about that fragrance, I completely understand.

I actually liked the smell of the High Po mask .

 

[Alma Petra]

My gawd. The smell of that masque had my head hurting and I am typically not one that is sensitive to smells like that. The smell would linger even after you rinsed and NOTHING would cover the smell. So if this is how the ladies who hate the smell of OHD feel about that fragrance, I completely understand.

@YvetteWithJoy

 

[Tefnut]

Which Indian powders do you use for scalp exfoliation and what do you mix them with?

New hit:

Scalp exfoliation. This is my second week using indian powders as a hair wash and I aslo use tem to give my scalp a little scrub. Im really enjoying this. Why did I not do this before? I guess I thought ACV was enough. I know it makes a difference because before I would apply a tingly EO like peppermint and it would be "aight" now its like

 

[halee_J]

@Tefnut Hey, I use them for general hair cleaning, the exfoliation is an added bonus. I've been using shikakai and bhrami powders, just mixed with water or an herbal tea. Last wash I mixed in some slippery elm to help with rinsing and I enjoyed it.

 

[beauti]

Hit: mielle organics white peony leave in. The avocado hair milk sucks on it's on but works great layered with the white peony.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

CONTINURD HIT:
SheScentIt Coriander & Fig

 

[Saludable84]

Paging @AgeinATL

Hit and Miss: Oil Rinsing
So I like it because those tangles come right out. It's just the oil under deep conditioner thing. The conditioner is enough to kinda rinse off the oil and so my hair detangler well, but does feel "conditioned". Even after sealing, it still has a hardness to it. It is going to be something I do when I really need to detangle with a comb but will skip for finger detanlging.

 

[Aggie]

CONTINURD HIT:
SheScentIt Coriander & Fig

Same here @IDareT'sHair .

ANother HIT:

My Honey Child Sophia's Grease. That stuff left my hair so soft as the final step in my heavy sealing routine. I may or may not repurchase it because I love the SSI Coriander Fig a little more.

 

[Saludable84]

Same here @IDareT'sHair .

ANother HIT:

My Honey Child Sophia's Grease. That stuff left my hair so soft as the final step in my heavy sealing routine. I may or may not repurchase it because I love the SSI Coriander Fig a little more.

@IDareT'sHair yall not going to get me today. Nope!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Saludable84
That Coriander & Fig is really nice although it comes in the same size jar as CRN Ajani (another one of my Favs)

ETA: You should definitely add it to your BF List.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

Paging @AgeinATL

Hit and Miss: Oil Rinsing
So I like it because those tangles come right out. It's just the oil under deep conditioner thing. The conditioner is enough to kinda rinse off the oil and so my hair detangler well, but does feel "conditioned". Even after sealing, it still has a hardness to it. It is going to be something I do when I really need to detangle with a comb but will skip for finger detanlging.

@Saludable84
When I oil rinse I apply the oil on top of the R/O conditioner and I have never experienced what you posted.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

I know I'm late to the party but.....
Mega Hit
APB's Ultra Conditioning souffle. I'm gonna have to revamp my DC list because this bad boy needs to be on there ASAP.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Y'all already know....Still a BIG HIT; BlueMagic Hair Grease the Original. Biggest hit since Jheri Curl Activators....Yup.

I don't even know what detangling is anymore.... for real.

 

[Saludable84]

@Saludable84
When I oil rinse I apply the oil on top of the R/O conditioner and I have never experienced what you posted.

Hmmm..... I will have to try that. I don't really use R/O unless I'm conditioner cleanse.

 

[beautyaddict1913]

Paging @AgeinATL

Hit and Miss: Oil Rinsing
So I like it because those tangles come right out. It's just the oil under deep conditioner thing. The conditioner is enough to kinda rinse off the oil and so my hair detangler well, but does feel "conditioned". Even after sealing, it still has a hardness to it. It is going to be something I do when I really need to detangle with a comb but will skip for finger detanlging.

Do you rinse the oil before the D.C.?

 

[beautyaddict1913]

Hits of the week:
Mixed Greens
Claudie's Renew Protein RX
ST Knot Sauce
SSI Okra

Miss:
CJ hibiscus and banana (I have like 50 jars in my stash and I used to love it but lately it's been just sitting on top of my hair and not providing in moisturization lol)

 

[Saludable84]

Do you rinse the oil before the D.C.?

A little, but I don't place a lot of oil on.

 

[Ayesha81]

Hit
Bambu silicon mix conditioner they used this on my hair today so shiny and soft as soon as I got home I ordered a tub