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Welp, I have read from a member that honey keeps moisture attracted to her hair. I think they same thing goes for glycerin. Is there anything else?

caramel maybe?
 
was it me? :grin: (i just wanna take credit for something, LOL)

i think glycerine does the same thing... someone correct me if i'm wrong... :look:
 
ladylibra said:
was it me? :grin: (i just wanna take credit for something, LOL)

i think glycerine does the same thing... someone correct me if i'm wrong... :look:
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YES! It was you. :yep:

I think you said honey. Thank you for pointing this out. I have glycerin. I wonder if one attracts more than the other. Im blogging about this now.
 
Honeyquat...

www.lotioncrafters.com

Honeyquat is a naturally derived quaternized conditioning agent made from honey with excellent moisture binding capabilities (far more powerful than glycerin) for use on skin and hair in both leave-on and rinse-off applications. It is substantive and moisturizing and with it's low molecular weight, able to penetrate hair to provide its moisturizing benefits over time while providing shine and luster. Honeyquat will improve wet-combability of the hair and reduce static buildup when dry combing.
 
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AtlantaJJ said:
Honeyquat...

www.lotioncrafters.com

Honeyquat is a naturally derived quaternized conditioning agent made from honey with excellent moisture binding capabilities (far more powerful than glycerin) for use on skin and hair in both leave-on and rinse-off applications. It is substantive and moisturizing and with it's low molecular weight, able to penetrate hair to provide its moisturizing benefits over time while providing shine and luster. Honeyquat will improve wet-combability of the hair and reduce static buildup when dry combing.
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ok, so how exactly do you use this? add to conditioners like ladylibra adds honey to her conditioner/water mix? add to leave-ins? use small amount by itself? not sure. lotioncrafters said recommended usage level = 2=5%. i'm not a mixologist...what does this mean?:spinning:
 
FindingMe said:
ok, so how exactly do you use this? add to conditioners like ladylibra adds honey to her conditioner/water mix? add to leave-ins? use small amount by itself? not sure. lotioncrafters said recommended usage level = 2=5%. i'm not a mixologist...what does this mean?:spinning:
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Now Kiya is the mixologist. I just pour a half a splash in my conditioner and my daily moisture spray so far...I'm sure there is an idea amount. I but I use the guestimation method... :laugh:
 
Lotioncrafters... Hmmmm SAA and honeyquat! :lick:

mixed with aloe vera...

I'll try this.
 
AtlantaJJ said:
Now Kiya is the mixologist. I just pour a half a splash in my conditioner and my daily moisture spray so far...I'm sure there is an idea amount. I but I use the guestimation method... :laugh:
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where kiya at?:lachen:i need some help!

has it helped you in any way? how so?
 
AtlantaJJ said:
Now Kiya is the mixologist. I just pour a half a splash in my conditioner and my daily moisture spray so far...I'm sure there is an idea amount. I but I use the guestimation method... :laugh:
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I love and use honeyquat as well. I add approx. half a cap of it to my daily moisturizers, conditioners, my Mega Tek cell rebuilder mix, my co-washes, and my water spritzer that I use on my hair. For every 10oz bottle of conditioner or water, the recommendation is to add from a 1/4 to 1/2 an ounce of honeyquat - this is the easiest way I measure it based on the lotioncrafter.com instructions. HTH
 
FindingMe said:
where kiya at?:lachen:i need some help!

has it helped you in any way? how so?
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I got mine in the mail Tuesday and I used it once. I read that using it over time gets you the best results. My moisture balance is excellent right now becasue of aloe mainly so anything else will be gravy. I think aloe and honeyquat will be winners for you too since you are transitioning. mix the two in a spray bottle with some distilled water if you are wearing a non-straightened protective style. You will get moisture without buildup. If you straighten use it as a leave in and seal with a light oil like sweet almond or jojoba if it's not too heavy for ya! That's my humble recomendation. Put it in your DC condishs too!
 
Aggie said:
I love and use honeyquat as well. I add approx. half a cap of it to my daily moisturizers, conditioners, my Mega Tek cell rebuilder mix, my co-washes, and my water spritzer that I use on my hair. For every 10oz bottle of conditioner or water, the recommendation is to add from a 1/4 to 1/2 an ounce of honeyquat - this is the easiest way I measure it based on the lotioncrafter.com instructions. HTH
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Yes, Aggie is the other expert that I neglected to reference! Thanks Aggie!! :clap:
 
FindingMe said:
where kiya at?:lachen:i need some help!

has it helped you in any way? how so?
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Honeyquat has been very helpful in keeping my hair supple. I use henna, Mega Tek, and a lot of ayurveda powders which as you know are loaded in protein and can be quite drying to the hair and make it a little hard, although the benefits far outweigh these drying effects that thankfully, can be fixed. Now honeyquat brings the balance of moisture my hair needs to keep it soft. It gives my hair a great deal of flexibility, elasticity, and moisture.

After a henna treatment, I baggy with my moisturizer and honeyquat mixture for about 2 or 3 nights that week and you would not believe how soft my hair gets and stays when I do this:lick:. I think every curly/kinky head person should use this.
 
AtlantaJJ said:
I got mine in the mail Tuesday and I used it once. I read that using it over time gets you the best results. My moisture balance is excellent right now becasue of aloe mainly so anything else will be gravy. I think aloe and honeyquat will be winners for you too since you are transitioning. mix the two in a spray bottle with some distilled water if you are wearing a non-straightened protective style. You will get moisture without buildup. If you straighten use it as a leave in and seal with a light oil like sweet almond or jojoba if it's not too heavy for ya! That's my humble recomendation. Put it in your DC condishs too!
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I strongly agree with the bolded. Aloe is a really big hair product here in the Bahamas among those who wear their hair natural although we grow it in our yards down here. The bottled variety are just as good. I bought some of the aloe vera gel and the aloe oil from www.fromnaturewithlove.com to see what the difference was. They work the same, but the aloe oil last longer and you don't have all the issues with mold building up in it. Of course, I refridgerate my aloe vera gel for longer shelf life purposes.

By the way, honey quat is water soluble and does not mix well with oils at all but it does mix well with my moisturizers and conditioners.
 
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Aggie said:
I strongly agree with the bolded. Aloe is a really big hair product here in the Bahamas among those who wear their hair natural although we grow it in our yards down here. The bottled variety are just as good. I bought some of the aloe vera gel and the aloe oil from www.fromnaturewithlove.com to see what the difference was. They work the same, but the aloe oil last longer and you don't have all the issues with mold builing up in it. Of course, I refridgerate my aloe vera gel for longer shelf life purposes.

By the way, honey quat is water soluble and does not mix well with oils at all but it does mix well with my moisturizers and conditioners.
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Taking notes....:grin:
 
Aggie said:
I strongly agree with the bolded. Aloe is a really big hair product here in the Bahamas among those who wear their hair natural although we grow it in our yards down here. The bottled variety are just as good. I bought some of the aloe vera gel and the aloe oil from www.fromnaturewithlove.com to see what the difference was. They work the same, but the aloe oil last longer and you don't have all the issues with mold building up in it. Of course, I refridgerate my aloe vera gel for longer shelf life purposes.

By the way, honey quat is water soluble and does not mix well with oils at all but it does mix well with my moisturizers and conditioners.
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Great info Aggie. Which one would you recommend that I get? I am leaning towards the aloe oil for myself (I am relaxed, and the aloe vera gel (for my dd; she's natural).
 
Blessed_Angel said:
Great info Aggie. Which one would you recommend that I get? I am leaning towards the aloe oil for myself (I am relaxed, and the aloe vera gel (for my dd; she's natural).
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Theya re both great on the hair, one simply has a longer shelf life although I think your idea of using it is perfect. The gel would work best on natural hair. You could try sealing the aloe gel with the aloe oil as well. Just an idea.
 
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