What do you think is waaaay over-hyped?

[Junebug D]

Elasta QP... I've tried 3 of their products and all were crappy/useless to me. erplexed Especially the much-raved about mango butter. I didn't even finish 1/4th of the jar.

Hot oil treatments-- aren't you better off deep-conditioning? erplexed

I haven't tried it to be honest... but I would think bunning causes a lot of stress on your hairline? What makes it any different than wearing a tight ponytail every day?

And no-poo! I did try that for a minute and the only difference I noticed was my scalp itching 30x worse!

 

[Kay.Dee]

Natural hair isn't for everyone as many threads have stated. , Look up all the threads where people are fighting not to relax their hair or frustrated. I think there's a balance, I don't feel like its hyped up (at least not on this board).


Cowashing

MN was disgusting I can't believe I put that on my head. It gave me an instant headache and I had to wash my hair to get rid of it.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Natural hair isn't for everyone as many threads have stated. , Look up all the threads where people are fighting not to relax their hair or frustrated. I think there's a balance, I don't feel like its hyped up (at least not on this board).


Cowashing

MN was disgusting I can't believe I put that on my head. It gave me an instant headache and I had to wash my hair to get rid of it.

I was never EVER gonna use this stuff.... I never really saw any photos of Major proof on this... I have seen better results with Vitamins.

 

[Starr1]

What do I think is way over-hyped? (I know I'm going to beat for saying it.)


About half the stuff on this board. . .um, you know those "bandwagons"



One person will run up in here saying, "Girl, you should try this bird dookie, it makes your hair grow faster, stronger, thicker and straighter."

Next thing you know, everyone and their mama runs out and buys big bags of bird dookie, slap it on there heads, and talk about what miraculous results their having. Countless women will get swept up in the madness

People will testify about it after only one day and then will be a whole 'bird dookie' following all over the internet.

This is my favorite part, because I just sit back, watch and wait.

Then one day here comes one woman who likes go and ruin the fantasy for everyone else by saying, "Don't y'all realize you've been running around with booboo on your heads? That 'crap' may work for you, but it sure as hell don't work for me." Then everybody's like, did she just say that?

And suddenly the bird dookie bandwagon is over just as soon as it started. . . sure you've got those diehards talking about, "Well I don't care cause I like booboo on my head", and the newbies who are willing to try anything, but the movement is never quite the same.

But it's alright because a week later someone else will come in here saying, "Child, don't you know Doggie DooDoo has a much better consistency and it's Dominican/Indian/French (whatever). . ."

It's like watching a train wreck over and over- it's horrible and facinating all at once and I can't help but feel sad for the helpless victims in the madness. But as far as the people who purposely parked on the tracks
I have no sympathy.

 

[Mortons]

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...

How is a hair type over hyped?

 

[gloomgeisha]

-The Denman Brush was ripping my hair out and yes I was detangling from ends to roots. I thought paddle brushes were a saving grace- but I've lost a lot less hair using a KCutter.

- Elasta QP Mango Butter was drying and terrible. I gave this product multiple chances and it did nothing for me.

- Jamaican Mango and Lime Products. Garbage on my hair.

- Growth Aids, in general, never gave me the kind of amazing growth spurts I saw for others. I think the only reason I'd get more retention is because of how delicately I'd treat my hair while I was using them.

 

[JessCNU]

What do I think is way over-hyped? (I know I'm going to beat for saying it.)


About half the stuff on this board. . .um, you know those "bandwagons"



One person will run up in here saying, "Girl, you should try this bird dookie, it makes your hair grow faster, stronger, thicker and straighter."

Next thing you know, everyone and their mama runs out and buys big bags of bird dookie, slap it on there heads, and talk about what miraculous results their having. Countless women will get swept up in the madness

People will testify about it after only one day and then will be a whole 'bird dookie' following all over the internet.

This is my favorite part, because I just sit back, watch and wait.

Then one day here comes one woman who likes go and ruin the fantasy for everyone else by saying, "Don't y'all realize you've been running around with booboo on your heads? That 'crap' may work for you, but it sure as hell don't work for me." Then everybody's like, did she just say that?

And suddenly the bird dookie bandwagon is over just as soon as it started. . . sure you've got those diehards talking about, "Well I don't care cause I like booboo on my head", and the newbies who are willing to try anything, but the movement is never quite the same.

But it's alright because a week later someone else will come in here saying, "Child, don't you know Doggie DooDoo has a much better consistency and it's Dominican/Indian/French (whatever). . ."

It's like watching a train wreck over and over- it's horrible and facinating all at once and I can't help but feel sad for the helpless victims in the madness. But as far as the people who purposely parked on the tracks
I have no sympathy.

too funny!

 

[LivingDoll]

Elasta QP... I've tried 3 of their products and all were crappy/useless to me. erplexed Especially the much-raved about mango butter. I didn't even finish 1/4th of the jar.

Hot oil treatments-- aren't you better off deep-conditioning? erplexed

I haven't tried it to be honest... but I would think bunning causes a lot of stress on your hairline? What makes it any different than wearing a tight ponytail every day?

And no-poo! I did try that for a minute and the only difference I noticed was my scalp itching 30x worse!

The bun should never be tight.

 

[MA2010]

-The Denman Brush was ripping my hair out and yes I was detangling from ends to roots. I thought paddle brushes were a saving grace- but I've lost a lot less hair using a KCutter.

- Elasta QP Mango Butter was drying and terrible. I gave this product multiple chances and it did nothing for me.

- Jamaican Mango and Lime Products. Garbage on my hair.

- Growth Aids, in general, never gave me the kind of amazing growth spurts I saw for others. I think the only reason I'd get more retention is because of how delicately I'd treat my hair while I was using them.

The Denman is not worth my progress.

I paid 9 euro for this brush and I want my money back...lol. I'm scared of it now. I tried to be gentle and I still was disappointed!!!

 

[ScorpionQueen]

Overnight baggying is overhyped for me..It left my hair feeling nasty, greasy, and mushy. Not a good feeling at all, yuck. LOL. Plus it made me shed more..

 

[ItsyBitsy]

What do I think is way over-hyped? (I know I'm going to beat for saying it.)


About half the stuff on this board. . .um, you know those "bandwagons"



One person will run up in here saying, "Girl, you should try this bird dookie, it makes your hair grow faster, stronger, thicker and straighter."

Next thing you know, everyone and their mama runs out and buys big bags of bird dookie, slap it on there heads, and talk about what miraculous results their having. Countless women will get swept up in the madness

People will testify about it after only one day and then will be a whole 'bird dookie' following all over the internet.

This is my favorite part, because I just sit back, watch and wait.

Then one day here comes one woman who likes go and ruin the fantasy for everyone else by saying, "Don't y'all realize you've been running around with booboo on your heads? That 'crap' may work for you, but it sure as hell don't work for me." Then everybody's like, did she just say that?

And suddenly the bird dookie bandwagon is over just as soon as it started. . . sure you've got those diehards talking about, "Well I don't care cause I like booboo on my head", and the newbies who are willing to try anything, but the movement is never quite the same.

But it's alright because a week later someone else will come in here saying, "Child, don't you know Doggie DooDoo has a much better consistency and it's Dominican/Indian/French (whatever). . ."

It's like watching a train wreck over and over- it's horrible and facinating all at once and I can't help but feel sad for the helpless victims in the madness. But as far as the people who purposely parked on the tracks
I have no sympathy.

Hilarious

 

[Lady Kay 21]

I think not using shampoo is over hyped. I use shampoo all the time and my hair is fine. its when I dont use shampoo that my hair feels horrible.

Long hair in general is over hyped on this board too. I mean yeah we all want to grow our hair out, but some women act as though the length of their hair is what makes them who they are. I definitely am noticing a lack of self - confidnece and low self esteem in a lot of the women here, and although we are all on different journey's as far as our hair... at the end of the day its just hair

Growth aids are also over hyped. If youre' alive and healthy your hair is going to grow just be patient.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I think not using shampoo is over hyped. I use shampoo all the time and my hair is fine. its when I dont use shampoo that my hair feels horrible.

Long hair in general is over hyped on this board too. I mean yeah we all want to grow our hair out, but some women act as though the length of their hair is what makes them who they are. I definitely am noticing a lack of self - confidnece and low self esteem in a lot of the women here, and although we are all on different journey's as far as our hair... at the end of the day its just hair

Growth aids are also over hyped. If youre' alive and healthy your hair is going to grow just be patient.

Isn't this the LONG HAIR care forum? How can long hair be over hyped?

I hope that self esteem is high on the boards.... I hope that all of us have something to learn from each other...

 

[Kay.Dee]

I think not using shampoo is over hyped. I use shampoo all the time and my hair is fine. its when I dont use shampoo that my hair feels horrible.

Long hair in general is over hyped on this board too. I mean yeah we all want to grow our hair out, but some women act as though the length of their hair is what makes them who they are. I definitely am noticing a lack of self - confidnece and low self esteem in a lot of the women here, and although we are all on different journey's as far as our hair... at the end of the day its just hair

Growth aids are also over hyped. If youre' alive and healthy your hair is going to grow just be patient.

I agree with this statement. Don't get me wrong, I want longer hair but not because I feel ugly with out it. I'm enjoying my current length and feel just as confident now as I did when I first BCd.
It's not like I'm going to miraculously become sexy once I hit waist length or something! Hair should only be a small part of the package.

 

[MizzBrown]

Whatever!

I joined this forum for a reason. Healthier hair care practices and longer hair. Otherwise i would've just kept my short hair cut.

And yes I will miraculously become even sexier when/if i hit Waistlength. Folks go ape wild when you let your hair down.

 

[Kay.Dee]

lol
I'm not saying long hair is bad I'm obviously here for a reason too. but I'm sure you're already a beautiful woman and as long as you know that before you hit waist length and not base your worth on that alone its fine!

 

[Lady Kay 21]

lol
I'm not saying long hair is bad I'm obviously here for a reason too. but I'm sure you're already a beautiful woman and as long as you know that before you hit waist length and not base your worth on that alone its fine!

Took the words right out my mouth!!

 

[Muse]

Elasta QP... I've tried 3 of their products and all were crappy/useless to me. erplexed Especially the much-raved about mango butter. I didn't even finish 1/4th of the jar.

Hot oil treatments-- aren't you better off deep-conditioning? erplexed

I haven't tried it to be honest... but I would think bunning causes a lot of stress on your hairline? What makes it any different than wearing a tight ponytail every day?

And no-poo! I did try that for a minute and the only difference I noticed was my scalp itching 30x worse!

I think not using shampoo is over hyped. I use shampoo all the time and my hair is fine. its when I dont use shampoo that my hair feels horrible.

Long hair in general is over hyped on this board too. I mean yeah we all want to grow our hair out, but some women act as though the length of their hair is what makes them who they are. I definitely am noticing a lack of self - confidnece and low self esteem in a lot of the women here, and although we are all on different journey's as far as our hair... at the end of the day its just hair

Growth aids are also over hyped. If youre' alive and healthy your hair is going to grow just be patient.

Yes! ITA! I wanted this to work for me I was so excited to leave sulfates but after about 3 weeks of cowashes, ACV, and baking soda I couldn't take it. My scalp did itch and I had horrible build up because I was moisturizing with shea butter. The only positive thing I got was nice curls instead of bushy frizz all over, but you know what once I found the right poo and con for my hair I still have those curls. Sorry I cannot do no poo

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Whatever!

I joined this forum for a reason. Healthier hair care practices and longer hair. Otherwise i would've just kept my short hair cut.

And yes I will miraculously become even sexier when/if i hit Waistlength. Folks go ape wild when you let your hair down.

Right on Sista. I left another forum, because everyone was HOOKED on weaves and fake hair..... Women here want real hair and Long hair... I like that. And I am gonna WERK my long hair.

 

[titan]

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[Kay.Dee]

-The Denman Brush was ripping my hair out and yes I was detangling from ends to roots. I thought paddle brushes were a saving grace- but I've lost a lot less hair using a KCutter.

- Elasta QP Mango Butter was drying and terrible. I gave this product multiple chances and it did nothing for me.

- Jamaican Mango and Lime Products. Garbage on my hair.

- Growth Aids, in general, never gave me the kind of amazing growth spurts I saw for others. I think the only reason I'd get more retention is because of how delicately I'd treat my hair while I was using them.

I don't know how I forgot to mention that thing.

 

[moejama]

haha, this is an interesting thread. I would def say baggying. Sleeping with a sack of oil on my ends doesnt really make sense to me, but I guess I could be persuaded otherwise.

As far as no heat whatsoever, that just sounds crazy. Most relaxed heads on this forum rollerset their hair...and just look at the results. Clearly, hair can be healthy and long with low and indirect heat treatments

 

[Jhunt-smith]

Just a little response to those who knock vitamins... unless ur diet is following the food pyramid, vitamins && essential minerals are necessary for day to day health. Have u noticed when people smoke, the chemical can be longest detected in the hair follicle? this should suggest that whatever goes in the body, effects external beauty & health. Furthermore, there are MANY, MANY, MANY vitamins that aid is protein synthesis, fatty acid synthesis, glycolysis, etc.... A deficiency would create a domino effect. Example, niacin (nicotinic acid) is involved in oxidation/reduction reactions thruout the body. Coenzyme A (a Panthothenate B3 derivative) is necessary for amino acid metabolism, the TCA cycle (gives energy),etc... These are two examples. How do I know this?? Im a pharmacy student taking biochemistry. They may not seem to effect ur hair growth directly, but a deficiency in one spot will take whatever it needs from another source that may not need it is much (hair & nails). Just food for thought.

 

[nomoweavesfome]

What do I think is way over-hyped? (I know I'm going to beat for saying it.)


About half the stuff on this board. . .um, you know those "bandwagons"



One person will run up in here saying, "Girl, you should try this bird dookie, it makes your hair grow faster, stronger, thicker and straighter."

Next thing you know, everyone and their mama runs out and buys big bags of bird dookie, slap it on there heads, and talk about what miraculous results their having. Countless women will get swept up in the madness

People will testify about it after only one day and then will be a whole 'bird dookie' following all over the internet.

This is my favorite part, because I just sit back, watch and wait.

Then one day here comes one woman who likes go and ruin the fantasy for everyone else by saying, "Don't y'all realize you've been running around with booboo on your heads? That 'crap' may work for you, but it sure as hell don't work for me." Then everybody's like, did she just say that?

And suddenly the bird dookie bandwagon is over just as soon as it started. . . sure you've got those diehards talking about, "Well I don't care cause I like booboo on my head", and the newbies who are willing to try anything, but the movement is never quite the same.

But it's alright because a week later someone else will come in here saying, "Child, don't you know Doggie DooDoo has a much better consistency and it's Dominican/Indian/French (whatever). . ."

It's like watching a train wreck over and over- it's horrible and facinating all at once and I can't help but feel sad for the helpless victims in the madness. But as far as the people who purposely parked on the tracks
I have no sympathy.

ok - this is heeeelarious! I loves it!

 

[Patricia]

I'm not gonna say any method is over-hyped. What works for some just doesn't work for all.

I agree with you

 

[LABETT]

Avoiding heat altogether,as long as I use a good quality heat protectant I have no problem blowdrying and flatironing ocassionally.

 

[GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I]

Dominican blow-outs. There are those who proclaim that they grew incredible amounts of hair going to the salon. We went once and had tremendous hair damage in the following weeks. The dryers are way too hot, smoking up the entire salon, the hooded dryers burn and they like to use little itty bitty rattail combs for...AFRO hair. Even if the hair is relaxed, STOP COMBING THAT ISH OUT! It's good for a time or two when you have a special occasion but typical blow-outs are a no-go for me and my girls on a regular basis. It tow us up from the flow.

 

[blasianbeauty]

What do I think is way over-hyped? (I know I'm going to beat for saying it.)


About half the stuff on this board. . .um, you know those "bandwagons"



One person will run up in here saying, "Girl, you should try this bird dookie, it makes your hair grow faster, stronger, thicker and straighter."

Next thing you know, everyone and their mama runs out and buys big bags of bird dookie, slap it on there heads, and talk about what miraculous results their having. Countless women will get swept up in the madness

People will testify about it after only one day and then will be a whole 'bird dookie' following all over the internet.

This is my favorite part, because I just sit back, watch and wait.

Then one day here comes one woman who likes go and ruin the fantasy for everyone else by saying, "Don't y'all realize you've been running around with booboo on your heads? That 'crap' may work for you, but it sure as hell don't work for me." Then everybody's like, did she just say that?

And suddenly the bird dookie bandwagon is over just as soon as it started. . . sure you've got those diehards talking about, "Well I don't care cause I like booboo on my head", and the newbies who are willing to try anything, but the movement is never quite the same.

But it's alright because a week later someone else will come in here saying, "Child, don't you know Doggie DooDoo has a much better consistency and it's Dominican/Indian/French (whatever). . ."

It's like watching a train wreck over and over- it's horrible and facinating all at once and I can't help but feel sad for the helpless victims in the madness. But as far as the people who purposely parked on the tracks
I have no sympathy.

This is too funny! I would NEVER put MN on my head. But that ain't nothin. A few years back members were doing hand stands for long periods right before bed time to get their blood flowing.

 

[MizzBrown]

This is too funny! I would NEVER put MN on my head. But that ain't nothin. A few years back members were doing hand stands for long periods right before bed time to get their blood flowing.

Please tell me you are lying! That's when it really becomes an obsession. You are obsessed with getting your hair to grow.

I already got called out on being a little to vain, borderline obsessed with my hair and she was right....i need to fall back a little.

A lot of people here are obsessed with it.

 

[Noir]

A few years back members were doing hand stands for long periods right before bed time to get their blood flowing.

I nearly spat out my tea from reading that I'm just picturing a LHCF headstand challenge TOO MUCH!