September 2007 Hits & Misses

[Dare~to~Dream]

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I love my all natural horn comb! I don't use it daily though. Here is my early hit:

Distilled/purified water mist I think water is truly the best moisturizer! I have made my own moisturizing mists for years but it usually had a mixture of oils/glycerin/moisturizer etc...I just decided to use water with no added fluff...my mango butter mix works even better....except now I'm using it as a "sealant"--even though it has moisturizing properties of its own. Why haven't I been doing this all summer? At one point, I was rinsing my hair everyday but I actually prefer misting with the water...since rinsing caused too much manipulation.

 

[mscocoface]

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I love my all natural horn comb!

So far I am hearing wonderful things about these combs. I won't be using them everyday just when I am taking the hair down to wash and put back in a low/no manipulation or protective style.

Thanks for the comment.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

BIG HIT:

Aveda Universal Styling Creme!

No lie, this is the moisturizer my hair has been praying for all of these years.

 

[Tee]

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HIT: Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner

Apples, Niki, Gym, .....Where do you get this?? (Trade Secret) How much is it running, AND if any of you used UBH Dew, how does this compare???

 

[Tee]

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I love my all natural horn comb! I don't use it daily though. Here is my early hit:

Distilled/purified water mist I think water is truly the best moisturizer! I have made my own moisturizing mists for years but it usually had a mixture of oils/glycerin/moisturizer etc...I just decided to use water with no added fluff...my mango butter mix works even better....except now I'm using it as a "sealant"--even though it has moisturizing properties of its own. Why haven't I been doing this all summer? At one point, I was rinsing my hair everyday but I actually prefer misting with the water...since rinsing caused too much manipulation.

I just want you to use some bigger font or something. lol I have to strain to read your post AND I really want to know what you have to say.
*Now you can tell me go sit down where and I wont get mad.*
*I think the bold is what was doing me in.*

Are you making your own mango butter mix or are you using QP Mango Butter?

 

[Proudpiscean]

Apples, Niki, Gym, .....Where do you get this?? (Trade Secret) How much is it running, AND if any of you used UBH Dew, how does this compare???

I haven't tried this (yet) so I can't give a comparison .....but I found some here:

http://www.haircarechoices.com/deta...ml?lid=69573&gclid=CJGWysHyoI4CFRuLgQodAnP6Ug

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

HIT:

DC only! Love it on my 16 wks worth of NG, this maybe my survival technique to get me through this stretch.

 

[HoneyDew]

HIT:

Putting my scarf on at the dentist's office.

They thought I was crazy (and I bet I looked crazy), but everytime I go there they are always splashing water and stuff all over the place.

I went in looking cute with my hair down, but after going to the bathroom, I emerged with satin rollers and a satin scarf on.

One lady that worked there was right with me and understood where I was coming from. Actually when I got ready to leave, she asked if my hair held up.

 

[Proudpiscean]

HIT:

Putting my scarf on at the dentist's office.

They thought I was crazy (and I bet I looked crazy), but everytime I go there they are always splashing water and stuff all over the place.

I went in looking cute with my hair down, but after going to the bathroom, I emerged with satin rollers and a satin scarf on.

One lady that worked there was right with me and understood where I was coming from. Actually when I got ready to leave, she asked if my hair held up.

That is too funny!

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

HIT:

Putting my scarf on at the dentist's office.

They thought I was crazy (and I bet I looked crazy), but everytime I go there they are always splashing water and stuff all over the place.

I went in looking cute with my hair down, but after going to the bathroom, I emerged with satin rollers and a satin scarf on.

One lady that worked there was right with me and understood where I was coming from. Actually when I got ready to leave, she asked if my hair held up.

 

[soonergirl]

Honeydew you are sooo funny thanks for making us laugh!! Oh yeah how did your hair hold up??

 

[HoneyDew]

Honeydew you are sooo funny thanks for making us laugh!! Oh yeah how did your hair hold up??

It held up well! My hair did not get wet. I am glad I put it on!

Yall, I flatironed my hair last night - I was not playing! I was not messing my hair up!

 

[Dearlove]

Honeydew -- Stop!! You are cracking me up!!!

 

[Tee]

I haven't tried this (yet) so I can't give a comparison .....but I found some here:

http://www.haircarechoices.com/deta...ml?lid=69573&gclid=CJGWysHyoI4CFRuLgQodAnP6Ug

Thanks bunches!!

HoneyDew....You cracked me up!

 

[MonaLisa]

HIT:

Putting my scarf on at the dentist's office.

They thought I was crazy (and I bet I looked crazy), but everytime I go there they are always splashing water and stuff all over the place.

I went in looking cute with my hair down, but after going to the bathroom, I emerged with satin rollers and a satin scarf on.

One lady that worked there was right with me and understood where I was coming from. Actually when I got ready to leave, she asked if my hair held up.

*Hands HD her "Protective Hair Care Gangsta Award - 2007"*

 

[Tee]

Let me post my hit over here too.

Hit....Accidental braid out.

I co-washed my hair (Silicon Mix ), oiled my scalp (H2H Stimulate Growth Oil ),sprayed on a leave in Moisturizer (H2H Moisture Spritz ), Detangled in 4 sections, rubbed on a little more cream moisturizer (Optium Cream Hairdress), and pulled my hair back in a ponytail. I braided the end of the ponytail, added 2 rollers, and rubbed a little Wonder Eight Oil on the top, put on my scarf, and went to sleep. The next morning my hair was still wet on the ends so I just twisted the braids (2) around and made a bun. <----Yesterday. This morning, I took out the braids and fluffed my hair. I went to pin my hair up and thought, this look is cool. So I just left it down. It has lots of body and waves. Turned out better than I would have ever expected!

 

[Dare~to~Dream]

I just want you to use some bigger font or something. lol I have to strain to read your post AND I really want to know what you have to say.
*Now you can tell me go sit down where and I wont get mad.*
*I think the bold is what was doing me in.*

Are you making your own mango butter mix or are you using QP Mango Butter?

Aw, I'm using Times New Roman as my font...maybe I can make the size larger because I love being "bold"-lol.
Is this better? To answer your question, I am using my own "mango butter mix" as I like to call it...not Elasta QP's version...though I have tried that several years ago. I like to start with virgin mango butter (which is very hard to find) and mix it with unrefined jojoba oil, sodium lactate (for moisture), and vitamin e oil...but I got some ideas from Sareca wave and added a few more ingredients (my recipe is not exactly like the one she has so it's been interesting testing the butter with the new ingredients...but I love mango butter to death...it really reduces the knots on the ends of my hair). I've been using it for almost a year now...and I'm glad I made the switch...I had 2 1lbs of virgin mango butter sitting around and I just decided to get creative one day after running out of what I thought was my "beloved moisturizer" (I finally figured out it was causing excessive shedding ) and have been using it ever since...

P. S. Of course...I wouldn't tell you to "sit down."

 

[Tee]

*Hands HD her "Protective Hair Care Gangsta Award - 2007"*

Yes, she earned that one!

 

[Tee]

Aw, I'm using Times New Roman as my font...maybe I can make the size larger because I love being "bold"-lol.
Is this better? To answer your question, I am using my own "mango butter mix" as I like to call it...not Elasta QP's version...though I have tried that several years ago. I like to start with virgin mango butter (which is very hard to find) and mix it with unrefined jojoba oil, sodium lactate (for moisture), and vitamin e oil...but I got some ideas from Sareca wave and added a few more ingredients (my recipe is not exactly like the one she has so it's been interesting testing the butter with the new ingredients...but I love mango butter to death...it really reduces the knots on the ends of my hair). I've been using it for almost a year now...and I'm glad I made the switch...I had 2 1lbs of virgin mango butter sitting around and I just decided to get creative one day after running out of what I thought was my "beloved moisturizer" (I finally figured out it was causing excessive shedding ) and have been using it ever since...

P. S. Of course...I wouldn't tell you to "sit down."

Whew, glad I didnt get told to go sit down somewhere! giggles.

Your mix sounds yummy! Gotta love our Sareca!

Oh, I do like the font much better bigger. Thanks. I actually enjoy using TNR at work. one of my fav fonts.)

 

[Dare~to~Dream]

Your mix sounds yummy! Gotta love our Sareca!

Yes, I love it...and Sareca is a gem. I will probably continue to use my own mix (original recipe) and maybe alternate product usage with her créme (*crosses fingers* that it will be widely available soon). I have to tell you...that mango butter is a must have... though I think you already got that impression from my previous post, lol.

 

[Tee]

Yes, I love it...and Sareca is a gem. I will probably continue to use my own mix (original recipe) and maybe alternate product usage with her créme (*crosses fingers* that it will be widely available soon). I have to tell you...that mango butter is a must have... though I think you already got that impression from my previous post, lol.

yes yes, I did get that impression.

I have not used mango butter but she had me mixing up some stuff in my kitchen! I pulled out the tub of coco butter that was just sittig around here. I even tried to give it away. Now, I am loving mixing up things! I will add Mango butter to my 'wish list'. thanks for the review!

 

[Brownie518]

I bought many items in August, and should have posted them in the August thread, but I will comment on them later---but anyway THIS ITEM deserves to stand out by itself as a HUGE HIT!!!!!




HIT: Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner





Profective BreakFree, and Giovanni Direct Leave In are both on the back burner for a minute!!

I am nearly 15 weeks post, and this stuff made my shower comb slip through my 4b hair and new growth very smooth like, and left my hair really soft!!


I'm in lub!!

Ooohh!!! I got two bottles of the HSH Soy TriWheat leave in spray at Marshall's for 4.99!!! I love it!!! Excellent product!

 

[Dare~to~Dream]

yes yes, I did get that impression.

I have not used mango butter but she had me mixing up some stuff in my kitchen! I pulled out the tub of coco butter that was just sittig around here. I even tried to give it away. Now, I am loving mixing up things! I will add Mango butter to my 'wish list'. thanks for the review!

Aw, no problem! I think with mango butter you either love or hate it...the same with shea butter. I thought I would like unrefined shea butter but it just wasn't doing much at all besides making my hair feel greasy. I have to tell you that most mango butter that is sold on the market is refined...and I have to have the virgin/unrefined stuff (just my preference). However, refined should be just as good...lots of peeps use refined mango butter.

 

[Brownie518]

HIT:

Putting my scarf on at the dentist's office.

They thought I was crazy (and I bet I looked crazy), but everytime I go there they are always splashing water and stuff all over the place.

I went in looking cute with my hair down, but after going to the bathroom, I emerged with satin rollers and a satin scarf on.

One lady that worked there was right with me and understood where I was coming from. Actually when I got ready to leave, she asked if my hair held up.

Honeydew, all I can say is . You kept it real in that dentists' office!!

 

[Tee]

Ooohh!!! I got two bottles of the HSH Soy TriWheat leave in spray at Marshall's for 4.99!!! I love it!!! Excellent product!

Stop, no you didnt! Marshall is the place to find good deals on hair products!

Dare To Dream.....Thanks for info lady!!

 

[Brownie518]

Stop, no you didnt! Marshall is the place to find good deals on hair products!

Dare To Dream.....Thanks for info lady!!

Oh, yeah. I have 4 Marshall's within 20 minutes of me and all of them have really been stocking up on the hair care products. The have a lot of Joico, Healthy Sexy Hair, Rusk, Sebastian, Back to Basics, Biosilk, Nexxus, even PhytoOrganics. I got some Humectin. It was a huge bottle with a pump for 9.99. I gave that away. I only bought because it was a great deal. I check every week now for great hair care deals.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

HIT:

Putting my scarf on at the dentist's office.

They thought I was crazy (and I bet I looked crazy), but everytime I go there they are always splashing water and stuff all over the place.

I went in looking cute with my hair down, but after going to the bathroom, I emerged with satin rollers and a satin scarf on.

One lady that worked there was right with me and understood where I was coming from. Actually when I got ready to leave, she asked if my hair held up.

No, you didn't, HoneyDew! This is hair care at any means!

 

[LABETT]

HITS
Phytorelaxer-
I this relaxer and it took me long to try it.
Phytospecific Intense Nutrition Shampoo and Mask
CB Smothie 6-N-1 Reconstructor-
Cheaper than Affirm 5-n-1 and works just as good-only $9.50.
Kids Organic Sheabutter Lotion

One the Fence
Phytosecific Milky Reconstuctor

Misses
None

 

[bravenewgirl87]

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[PinkPebbles]

BIG HIT: Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer Leave In

*** Strengthens Instantly, Builds Body, Humectants for softness, and Protects Chemical Services.