What do you think is waaaay over-hyped?

[heyfranz]

Baggying leaves my hair soggy and weak. Airdrying leaves it crunchy.

 

[India*32]

What is MN and MTG.

 

[India*32]

What is MN and MTG?

 

[LondonDiva]

Everything on the list seems OK to me except the baggying. That to me is OH.

The only hyped thing I use is Mega-Tek. That's my staple for life. Never had growth like it without it before in all the years I've been on here.

 

[Muse]

And pure BS?

I've been around a while, and I'm spending more and more time on this side of the site. I've gone back hundreds of pages to catch up on discussions over the last couple of years, and I'm shocked to see some of the bandwagons that have been started .

I'm not trying to knock anyone's flow, do what you gotta do to get to where you need to be! So I'm just gonna try to put it all out there in this poll; these are some of the most popular "miracle methods and products" that folks subscribe to. So answer honestly and respect the view points of others!

Personally, I do believe that vitamins are benefitial, but I find MN to be total BS! I also think that heat can be used properly and effectively, yet I think that no manipulation is a recipe for disaster

Right on point! People avoid heat like it's the plague and I can't understand why. If you use it properly it's ok. I find it funny that people will knock heat users and reach for the box of relaxer Also no manipulation...I have never seen so many people claim to not comb or brush. Sorry but I just can't fear my hair like that. If I don't comb I will have so many shed hair tangled in this bush and that just makes things worse. To me that's kinda like saying "I have dry skin when I wash my body so I just don't shower anymore" But I guess whatever works for some. I'm just saying personally I will and never have stopped combing or brushing my hair and it's growing exceptionally well and I'm a transitioning 4b!

 

[PinkSkates]

Originally posted by Muse
Right on point! People avoid heat like it's the plague and I can't understand why. If you use it properly it's ok. I find it funny that people will knock heat users and reach for the box of relaxer Also no manipulation...I have never seen so many people claim to not comb or brush. Sorry but I just can't fear my hair like that. If I don't comb I will have so many shed hair tangled in this bush and that just makes things worse. To me that's kinda like saying "I have dry skin when I wash my body so I just don't shower anymore" But I guess whatever works for some. I'm just saying personally I will and never have stopped combing or brushing my hair and it's growing exceptionally well and I'm a transitioning 4b!

Yeah...that one makes me laugh and SMH everytime I read a post bashing heat usage...I'm like you gotta' be smoking something if you think slapping Sodium Hydroxide/Guanidine Hydroxide on your head every few months is healthy! (not bashing any one...'casue I used to realx my hair too back in the day!) But that relaxers are healthier than heat straightening argument aint never gonna fly with me!

 

[LondonDiva]

I think I can see where the heat/relaxer debate comes into play about which is healthier and why some people may say that.

Relaxers - Only touch the NG every few months.
Heat - appliances are always applied to the entire length of the hair everytime you use it.

I personally have no opinion on either. I remain heat free but won't knock anyone that uses it weekly. Everyone's hair is different

 

[MizzBrown]

Right on point! People avoid heat like it's the plague and I can't understand why. If you use it properly it's ok. I find it funny that people will knock heat users and reach for the box of relaxer Also no manipulation...I have never seen so many people claim to not comb or brush. Sorry but I just can't fear my hair like that. If I don't comb I will have so many shed hair tangled in this bush and that just makes things worse. To me that's kinda like saying "I have dry skin when I wash my body so I just don't shower anymore" But I guess whatever works for some. I'm just saying personally I will and never have stopped combing or brushing my hair and it's growing exceptionally well and I'm a transitioning 4b!

I also think that's overhyped. If you don't comb/brush your hair then it will still shed.

When you DO decide to finally brush/comb your hair, then you shouldn't be surprised at all the hair that comes out.

Whether u touch it or not, its still shedding out.

 

[Mortons]

A year later and i still think that no heat whatsoever is way over hyped. Why bother with my hair at all if I cant enjoy it and wear it the way I want sometimes?

 

[Ediese]

Everything on the list seems OK to me except the baggying. That to me is OH.

The only hyped thing I use is Mega-Tek. That's my staple for life. Never had growth like it without it before in all the years I've been on here.

I just happen to look at your siggie, and thought...wait a minute didn't she just cut her hair!. Great progress!

 

[Kay.Dee]

using Butters (any kind, especially shea)
they've never worked for my hair
they just sit on top coating it and make it feel greasy, but brittle at the same time. It feels like I may as well be using old school grease

 

[LondonDiva]

I just happen to look at your siggie, and thought...wait a minute didn't she just cut her hair!. Great progress!

Thank you. Yep had a haircut March 22nd (7 months ago)

 

[brandy]

I'm just checking......I did say that Phytorelaxer is waaaaaaaaaay over-hyped right?

*It is the DEVIL....made in hell, usa*

Phytospecific relaxer is the only relaxer that has really worked for me. I strongly believe what works for one may not work for another. I hope people would not be discouraged from sharing their hair experiences due to the tone of this thread.

 

[balancegoals2009]

Things I found did not work for me

MN This put sores in my head and a lot of headache, no growth.
Denman brush pull my hair out , more hair in the brush then on my head
Overnight bagging made my hair strip and thin.
Stretching a lot of breakages in my hair.
Mega Tek and Oct still working on getting progress
good

 

[asummertyme]

Thank you. Yep had a haircut March 22nd (7 months ago)

yes girl, ur hair is groing very nicely!!

 

[chebaby]

elasta qp
aveda damage remedy

 

[Mrs.Fitness]

I chose Vitamins, No heat what-so-ever, and protective styling.

The same people that claim to get growth from vitamins are the same ones using Megatek and other external growth aides.

No heat what so ever and protective styling are riduculous. Walking around with your head looking tore up in a bun defeats the purpose of growing your hair out. What is the point if you cant enjoy it?! This crap is ridiculous and over emphasized.

 

[PinkSkates]

Originally posted by Nicole2008
I chose Vitamins, No heat what-so-ever, and protective styling.

The same people that claim to get growth from vitamins are the same ones using Megatek and other external growth aides.

No heat what so ever and protective styling are riduculous. Walking around with your head looking tore up in a bun defeats the purpose of growing your hair out. What is the point if you cant enjoy it?! This crap is ridiculous and over emphasized.

....so and I agree. At what point do they get to enjoy their hair growth/retention efforts? I want long hair but I gotta' enjoy my present length also.

 

[MonaLisa]

Phytospecific relaxer is the only relaxer that has really worked for me. I strongly believe what works for one may not work for another. I hope people would not be discouraged from sharing their hair experiences due to the tone of this thread.

*Only quoting because I was quoted*

*MonaLisa-Phytorelaxer user for almost 4 years*

*Those who know, know why I said, what I had said...*

*that be it*

 

[JessCNU]

Pre poo(man I hate that word), wash, hot oil, wash, condition, rinse, deep condition, mix that magic potion with this magic potion, rinse it out, then wash again...but don't touch it! You must not touch it or the hair angels will punish you... rinse, squeeze, twirl, spin, dip, roll..... I think yall get the point. Washing my hair started to feel like a quest for the Sorcerer's Stone. I lost a lot of weekends this way.lol


LOL..... I'm sorry... I know this is old.....but its soooooo danm funny!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Amerie123]

Things I found did not work for me

MN This put sores in my head and a lot of headache, no growth.
Denman brush pull my hair out , more hair in the brush then on my head
Overnight bagging made my hair strip and thin.
Stretching a lot of breakages in my hair.
Mega Tek and Oct still working on getting progress
good

you poor thing, seemed like a lot of things discussed on this board didn't work in your favor.

 

[msa]

I chose Vitamins, No heat what-so-ever, and protective styling.

The same people that claim to get growth from vitamins are the same ones using Megatek and other external growth aides.

No heat what so ever and protective styling are riduculous. Walking around with your head looking tore up in a bun defeats the purpose of growing your hair out. What is the point if you cant enjoy it?! This crap is ridiculous and over emphasized.

I noticed that too. How do people know which one is really causing the growth?


This isn't directed just at you but people keep asking what is the point of long hair if you can't enjoy it?

I don't like heat nor do I see any reason to use it. And protective styles just happen to be the styles that I like to wear and they look good on me. I do not like the way my hair looks when it is straight, it is not flattering on me, and I just like big hair. I don't like straightening and don't want to do it to my hair. This may sound crazy but, flat ironing your hair is not the only way to enjoy it. I know when I can rock a huge bun or some braids down to my waist with no hair added I will be enjoying my hair immensely.

 

[Solitude]

Had to revive this thread to vent. Things that are over-hyped:

Natural hair.

No heat.

No protein.

 

[dcprdiva]

Had to revive this thread to vent. Things that are over-hyped:

Natural hair.

No heat.

No protein.

I'm definitely cosigning on the natural hair thing...

 

[balancegoals2009]

you poor thing, seemed like a lot of things discussed on this board didn't work in your favor.

Yes , I have very fine hair , so my hair break very easy , but I will continue to search what product will work for me . thank you

 

[JessCNU]

Hair vitamins..... I shoulda saved my money!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Had to revive this thread to vent. Things that are over-hyped:

Natural hair.

No heat.

No protein.

WHOA!!!!! erplexedum, Wha????

I respectfully disagree with this comment.....

There are lots of naturals ( I am one of them...) But most ladies here are VERY supportive of either direction they take their hair.........


OK...What is overhyped?????

One product that I can think of is OJON.
55 dollars for Palm oil is ridiculous.

 

[chebaby]

soryy ladies but NONE of qhemet products worked for me.

 

[yuriko]

I chose Vitamins, No heat what-so-ever, and protective styling.

The same people that claim to get growth from vitamins are the same ones using Megatek and other external growth aides.

No heat what so ever and protective styling are riduculous. Walking around with your head looking tore up in a bun defeats the purpose of growing your hair out. What is the point if you cant enjoy it?! This crap is ridiculous and over emphasized.

Lol, at that, but to be honest, i had followed traycee's journey on youtube, before I joined LHCF, and she grew out her hair mostly in braid outs and buns. She had different styles and accesories on her buns, so they really did looks good, and I loved her braid outs. Now that she is WL, she is wearing it out, using heat more and rocking it straight. So I say when you reach your goal and dont want it to get any longer, then you can enjoy it. But if you are getting progress with heat, then why knock a good thing. I want my hair to grow as fast as possible, don't want to trim or dust, so I will be minimizing on heat till May '09.

WHOA!!!!! erplexedum, Wha????

I respectfully disagree with this comment.....

There are lots of naturals ( I am one of them...) But most ladies here are VERY supportive of either direction they take their hair.........


OK...What is overhyped?????

One product that I can think of is OJON.
55 dollars for Palm oil is ridiculous.

at the bolded. Yeah I could have told you to go to an African store to get palm oil for less than $5, or at whole foods for $10.

 

[ichephren]

In 2007, I hated henna...in 2008, I loved it after trying it as a gloss. The first time I tried henna back in the day, I mixed it with an egg and I think the protein was just way too much for my hair at once. Now, I mix the henna with amla powder(half of each), oil, and lots of conditioner. I don't let the mix marinate at all. Afterwards, I wash with CON and then use a really slippy conditioner to comb through. My hair is usually very moist, loosened, and fuller. However, my real reason for using henna is because it helps color attach to the hair better. I noticed that when I henna before a rinse, the rinse lasts twice as long...I'm assuming because it binds to the henna in the hair.
This thread is a keeper...kudos to the OP!!