Sabino Moisture Block experiment/challenge?

[ghanaian dime]

I posted this in Bre's thread, but...I'm wondering if it isn't the conditioner left in that makes the difference...

I ran out of my samples a long time ago. I flat ironed my hair over the weekend and went to two outdoor events. No reversion. What I did...Kiyafizzled, sectioned, put Sunsilk Straighten Up conditioner in each section (a good amount of it), then lightly blowdried. I used a little Fantasia heat protectant serum (the sample they give with the gel) on each section before flatironing. I then put some Aveda anti-humectant in (which never works for me) and rolled it up for the night.

The next day, I went to my events, and my hair didn't puff at all. I don't doubt that SMB works, because it worked when I used my samples, but my con method worked too, so who knows?

I think it's the cones. I did the same thing b/c I just wanted to see if I could go without Sabino (I hate having to use a clarifier to wash it out) and my roots didn't revert horribly (I'm transitioning). But I think I will use Sabino when flatironing. It seems to really do the job.

 

[la flaca]

I tried sabino with my first wash and go without any other products and I couldn't believe it. My hair was soft, shinny and smooooooth and I am very hard to please with wet hair ladies. The same night I braided it to go to bed and the next morning it was a beautiful braidout . The following day I flat ironed the edges and apply water ( I stayed straight) to do a messy updo and it looked great. I think this is an excellent product and I'll defenitly buy it again.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I think I posted a reply about moisture block under another thread too, but in review, I love it. I was one of the originals to dive in and try it. I am just reporting back...you know how you sometimes want an update. People are just raving away and just disappear. well it's been over four months and I still love it. I'm also still retaining length and I wear my hair straight all the time now. That stuff protects hair from heat like nothing else. It's also really good at helping me retain. I don't know if it has to do with the moisture content, or whatever, but I'm really retaining my length (growth)every month.

 

[Ballerina_Bun]

I tried this as a challenge with myself. I used it a number of different ways ... doesn't work for me. I donated it.

 

[likewtr4chklit]

I've been using it a a seal-in after every wash and I'm convinced that it's really helped me retain length. I don't comb my hair in between washeS ( I bun it, phony pony it), I just comb on wash day before I shampoo and there's less and less hair shedding ( there's shedding of course b/c I haven't combed, but not as much as there used to be) Also, I save money b/c I'm not piling on the moisture every day YAY!!

 

[SweetNic_JA]

I've been using it a a seal-in after every wash and I'm convinced that it's really helped me retain length. I don't comb my hair in between washeS ( I bun it, phony pony it), I just comb on wash day before I shampoo and there's less and less hair shedding ( there's shedding of course b/c I haven't combed, but not as much as there used to be) Also, I save money b/c I'm not piling on the moisture every day YAY!!

This is also what I've been doing. It's been about 2 months now and I think I will keep it in my regimen. Between SBM and my ManeClip, I should be retaining a lot of length.

 

[Amour]

Hey ladies,
Victor sent me another e-mail today, in response to me saying smb was not for me. Some of his suggestions may be helpful to those of us who wish to just use smb without heat. Here is his email.

From: victor sabino ([email protected])
Sent:
Thu 7/31/08 9:21 AM

To:
'Brooke Anderson' ([email protected])




No Brooke, SMB IS for you. It’s not just for flat ironing it’s to lock in the essential moisture and conditioner. Conditioners only hold in hair 2 to 3 hours. SMB is the only product that locks them in shampoo to shampoo. Oils and other shine product leave a phony looking shine but SMB gives you shine all through the days. I use it on my hair about every other day because here in AZ the air is very dry. So instead of shampooing every day, I mist with a little water and reapply about a dime to quarter size of SMB and the shine returns for a couple of days more. Also, try this … C4CH binds the curls so they don’t separate so much. Take one of the whole sample bottles of SMB after you towel your hair and apply it evenly throughout. Then take a whole sample bottle of C4CH and apply that over SMB. Comb or brush through and the twist your hair in one to two inch round sections and let dry naturally. When your hair is dried, take a little more SMB and gently separate your larger sections by glazing SMB through each section with your fingers. Your hair should come out softer, shinier and a little bigger curl.

Many African American women use way too many layers of useless product on their hair trying to control their texture. It’s not necessary to spend that kind of money when all you need is shampoo, conditioner, SMB and/or C4CH and no other products. With SMB you can flat iron, curl iron and with C4CH with SMB you can wear your hair naturally without frizz. All of these boutique companies manufacturing “natural” products for hair are hype. The best you can do for your hair is eat the right foods and take the best supplements for your hair, skin and body. Anything on the external part of your hair, even conditioners do not last and proteins can not bond with your own hair molecules because hair is dead and a waste area, just like your skin and bowels. If you take aspirin, 4 hours later it will show up in your hair. That’s why they use hair analysis to test for drug use in courts.

Please don’t spend so much on your hair. I really like Matrix Sleek Look conditioner, Aquage Silkening Shampoo with SMB and C4CH. They will last you a long time, cut your spending down an 1/8th and you will love your hair even more.

You have beautiful hair and flat ironing is not bad for your hair if you apply SMB evenly through out your hair. I would have used a quarter size in toweled hair, put a blower on low hair and use my cool button on and off to hand dry your hair. Then I would have applied either another quarter or dime size always patting it though the ends and scrunching down to the roots and brushing after each application. Then I would have turned the flat iron up all the way. Held it for a count of 3 at the roots and pulled through the ends slowly, as short as your hair is, less than a count of 8 through the ends. I would slightly turn the flat iron on a 45 degree angle starting from the roots out to give a softer, more natural straight look. Then when finished I would have patted about less then a dime size through you hair, and glazed your hair with SMB for extra protection against humidity and brushed. The next day, it would not revert, guaranteed.

So don’t give up on us. It’s a great product. I use it everyday, all day on numerous hair textures from 4B to 2A.

Victor

I think we need Sabino Victor and your friend Alec on LHCF... they know their stuff

 

[Lucky's Mom]

SMB is almighty. I won't post about it anymore - Because - hey if people don't get it now... They won't get it....

 

[Duchesse]

I flat ironed my hair last night for the first time using Sabino. The test will be later tonight when I go to the gym. We will see if I end up with an afro or not.

 

[Faith]

Duchesse how was the test? Did your hair hold after working out?

 

[Kimiche]

Bumpity bump

 

[thinbreaksUk]

I flat ironed my hair with sabino on Saturday morning (I was suffering with the flu so I had a fever and my head was sweating) Sabino left my hair feeling sticky I did the saran wrap thingy then pin curled my hair and covered it for the rest of the day (I wasn't going anywhere.
When I uncovered it the next morning it was a shrunken mess completely reverted roots to tip so I had to re flat iron it I added a little sabino to each section (and had to turn the heat up more to 200 degrees celsius I initially did it on 170 i'm worried about damage) and it held up better for the rest of the day but it was still sticky and frizzy
I think I need more heat but that worries me what if I end up with straight hair???

 

[Allandra]

This stuff is working out great for me. I got my hair done on Thursday. On Friday, I purposely stood outside without an umbrella (very misty, light rain). My hair is still smooth and straight today. No puff here.

:wow:

 

[Muse]

I flat ironed my hair with sabino on Saturday morning (I was suffering with the flu so I had a fever and my head was sweating) Sabino left my hair feeling sticky I did the saran wrap thingy then pin curled my hair and covered it for the rest of the day (I wasn't going anywhere.
When I uncovered it the next morning it was a shrunken mess completely reverted roots to tip so I had to re flat iron it I added a little sabino to each section (and had to turn the heat up more to 200 degrees celsius I initially did it on 170 i'm worried about damage) and it held up better for the rest of the day but it was still sticky and frizzy
I think I need more heat but that worries me what if I end up with straight hair???

Yeah I think so too because I just flat ironed using Sabino last night (I apply to each section) and soon after I was done I was sweating a lot in the front and my roots instantly reverted. I usually crank my SEDU all the way up to 410 but I used it on 360 and I think maybe the lower heat doesn't mesh the silicone with your hair well enough to stop reversion. I just don't like using it at 410 anymore when 360 does the job initially. After all we are only taking Mr. Sabino's word that our hair is TOTALLY protected against super high heat with his product. Who really knows. I prefer to play it safe. It's a good product but I don't know if it's "complete protection against 450 degrees" good. Does anyone iron on 450 will MB?