outspokenwallflower
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Happy April Fool's Day, everyone!
So was it a Hit or Miss?
So was it a Hit or Miss?
April 2011 **Hit or Miss?** (Hair Care Edition)
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chrisanddonniesmommy
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Hit:
Oyin Handmade Hair Dew
Oyin Handmade Whipped Pudding
EcoStyler Argan Oil Gel
The water-moisturizer-oil-creamy pudding step to moisturizing and sealing (my hair stays moisturized all day)
EVOO (I really started using it more in March, knocking out other oils, except Coconut)
Big Miss:
ACV Rinse (burned the ish out of my scalp - no thanks)
Oyin Handmade Hair Dew
Oyin Handmade Whipped Pudding
EcoStyler Argan Oil Gel
The water-moisturizer-oil-creamy pudding step to moisturizing and sealing (my hair stays moisturized all day)
EVOO (I really started using it more in March, knocking out other oils, except Coconut)
Big Miss:
ACV Rinse (burned the ish out of my scalp - no thanks)
outspokenwallflower
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HITS:
Kelly Van Gogh Heads Up! Highlighting Kit: Last night was my third time highlighting my hair, and it was the quickest and easiest yet. Although some of that can account to having tried it twice before in the past, there are several nice things about this kit that made it a great experience this time around:
-The lightening mixture: It uses the 'Translucent Mica Shine Gel Lightening System' which allows you to see the results as you highlight because the mixture is "basically" clear. Now, I wrote basically because the mixture is not clear, it's actually a sheer white; nonetheless, it's sheer enough that you can undoubtedly see the lightening action as it happens (instead of the typical, pasty blue bleach that masks results). The texture is creamy, thick and kinda foamy and easily glides on the strands you want to highlight. Once applied, the treated sections harden into a shell so that it doesnt lighten other areas of the hair. Also, the mixture has "Keratin proteins, amino acids, mica shine minerals, and UV protectors, strengthen hair and protects the integrity as it is being lightened". It's also scented by KVG's signature Jasmine and Rose scent (which smells sooo lovely; no nasty chemical smells!)
-The kit contents: The kit comes with a trial size product called 'Wonderlust' which is an illuminating tonic (has a bunch of nice ingredients in there, I dont have it in front of me though) and when you spray it on the hair that is being lightened, it HALTS the highlighting process immediately. So you can stop the highlighting process at any time and even spray different sections at different levels of lightening to get a 'multidimensional' effect. The tonic can also be used as a leave-in to illuminate your new hair color and multi-tasks as a detangler and several other things (it also has subtle shimmer in it to reflect light).
The box comes with reusuable gloves, 2 clips, a highlighting wand and a bowl.
Kelly uses the kit on her own hair in this video: http://www.mefeedia.com/watch/25644084
All in all, my highlights lightened nicely, and the lightened hair isnt dry or brittle, I didn't experience any severe breakage or anything out of the norm either. I would definitely use the kit again.
Sebastian Cellophanes in Gold Red: I've used cellophanes a ton in the past and still do, but this is my first time using Gold Red; I like the bright, copper penny color it gave my highlights, and the light, golden red color the darker areas of my hair reflect in the light. The texture seemed a bit more jelly-ish than usual, but I liked it, and as always, I love that it doesnt bleed or run like some semi-permanents can do.
Kelly Van Gogh Heads Up! Highlighting Kit: Last night was my third time highlighting my hair, and it was the quickest and easiest yet. Although some of that can account to having tried it twice before in the past, there are several nice things about this kit that made it a great experience this time around:
-The lightening mixture: It uses the 'Translucent Mica Shine Gel Lightening System' which allows you to see the results as you highlight because the mixture is "basically" clear. Now, I wrote basically because the mixture is not clear, it's actually a sheer white; nonetheless, it's sheer enough that you can undoubtedly see the lightening action as it happens (instead of the typical, pasty blue bleach that masks results). The texture is creamy, thick and kinda foamy and easily glides on the strands you want to highlight. Once applied, the treated sections harden into a shell so that it doesnt lighten other areas of the hair. Also, the mixture has "Keratin proteins, amino acids, mica shine minerals, and UV protectors, strengthen hair and protects the integrity as it is being lightened". It's also scented by KVG's signature Jasmine and Rose scent (which smells sooo lovely; no nasty chemical smells!)
-The kit contents: The kit comes with a trial size product called 'Wonderlust' which is an illuminating tonic (has a bunch of nice ingredients in there, I dont have it in front of me though) and when you spray it on the hair that is being lightened, it HALTS the highlighting process immediately. So you can stop the highlighting process at any time and even spray different sections at different levels of lightening to get a 'multidimensional' effect. The tonic can also be used as a leave-in to illuminate your new hair color and multi-tasks as a detangler and several other things (it also has subtle shimmer in it to reflect light).
The box comes with reusuable gloves, 2 clips, a highlighting wand and a bowl.
Kelly uses the kit on her own hair in this video: http://www.mefeedia.com/watch/25644084
All in all, my highlights lightened nicely, and the lightened hair isnt dry or brittle, I didn't experience any severe breakage or anything out of the norm either. I would definitely use the kit again.
Sebastian Cellophanes in Gold Red: I've used cellophanes a ton in the past and still do, but this is my first time using Gold Red; I like the bright, copper penny color it gave my highlights, and the light, golden red color the darker areas of my hair reflect in the light. The texture seemed a bit more jelly-ish than usual, but I liked it, and as always, I love that it doesnt bleed or run like some semi-permanents can do.
southerncitygirl
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continued hits:
fantasia ic w/ sparkelites mixed with evco as a styling product
homemade sulfur mix with ceramide based oils and evco/evoo added
aubrey organics conditioners
komaza care: protein strengthner, coconut curl milk, shea butter lotion
prepooing with avg, condish and oils
twistouts with perm rods on the ends.
detangling with a shower comb after weekly wash.
washing in celie plaits.
i'm on the search for the perfect shampoo that is natural. aubrey's is not horrible for me but its not the greatest either...if the new con with argan oil is a hit, then i'll use it instead.
fantasia ic w/ sparkelites mixed with evco as a styling product
homemade sulfur mix with ceramide based oils and evco/evoo added
aubrey organics conditioners
komaza care: protein strengthner, coconut curl milk, shea butter lotion
prepooing with avg, condish and oils
twistouts with perm rods on the ends.
detangling with a shower comb after weekly wash.
washing in celie plaits.
i'm on the search for the perfect shampoo that is natural. aubrey's is not horrible for me but its not the greatest either...if the new con with argan oil is a hit, then i'll use it instead.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Continued HITS:
Denman D24 Double Row Detangling Comb
Hydratherma Natural Products
Hot Oil Treatments
*Using a Detangling Spray
Denman D24 Double Row Detangling Comb
Hydratherma Natural Products
Hot Oil Treatments
*Using a Detangling Spray
outspokenwallflower
Well-Known Member
I wanna try those 2 items! Question: Which Alter Ego mask did you use? Supposedly, theres two out there with two different pictures and I was wondering which one is the one that everyone is raving about
13StepsAhead
Well-Known Member
Hits:
Shea Moisture:
- C&H moisture mist
- C&H Milk and smoothie
- Yucca & Aloe Hair milk
- Shea butter restorative elixer
- Shea butter moisture retention poo'
On the Fence:
Shea Moisture Deep Treatment masque; I will try again on freshly washed/clarified hair before I give my final verdict.
Shea Moisture:
- C&H moisture mist
- C&H Milk and smoothie
- Yucca & Aloe Hair milk
- Shea butter restorative elixer
- Shea butter moisture retention poo'
On the Fence:
Shea Moisture Deep Treatment masque; I will try again on freshly washed/clarified hair before I give my final verdict.
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outspokenwallflower
Well-Known Member
HIT:
Kercare Oil Sheen Spray w/ Humidity Block- I really REALLY like this spray. I like that it doesn't have any drying alcohol's in it so it doesnt make my hair feel dry or straw like, nor rough. Also, I like that it has olive and carrot oil in it, is light but moisturizing on my hair (when used in moderation) AND smells delicious
I haven't really tested it's humidity resistant properties yet, though.
Kercare Oil Sheen Spray w/ Humidity Block- I really REALLY like this spray. I like that it doesn't have any drying alcohol's in it so it doesnt make my hair feel dry or straw like, nor rough. Also, I like that it has olive and carrot oil in it, is light but moisturizing on my hair (when used in moderation) AND smells delicious
I haven't really tested it's humidity resistant properties yet, though.outspokenwallflower
Well-Known Member
Here are pictures of the highlights/rinse job I did that I described in my first Hits and Misses post
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
HIT
Claudie's Shea Pomade
Shay72
IA!
I Love that Stuff! I have it in Hello Sugar and it smells wonderful.
naturalTAN
New Member
Miss:
GVP Anti-Snap
I may give it another try though.
GVP Anti-Snap
I may give it another try though.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
@outspokenwallflower - I have the AE Garlic Mask. There's an AE thread going right now and it discusses this very same concern within the thread. My posting. But mine looks like this.I wanna try those 2 items! Question: Which Alter Ego mask did you use? Supposedly, theres two out there with two different pictures and I was wondering which one is the one that everyone is raving about
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Continued MEGA HIT
Bear Fruit Hair's Cleansing Conditioners *I Heart Them*
Bear Fruit Hair's Cleansing Conditioners *I Heart Them
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Myjourney2009
Ready to be APL
HIT:
Kercare Oil Sheen Spray w/ Humidity Block- I really REALLY like this spray. I like that it doesn't have any drying alcohol's in it so it doesnt make my hair feel dry or straw like, nor rough. Also, I like that it has olive and carrot oil in it, is light but moisturizing on my hair (when used in moderation) AND smells delicious
I've had the same bottle for years and that is the only oil sheen I will ever own.
It works well to block humidity for the most part. I would not say go to the rainforest and it will work though LOL
The reason why it blocks humidity so well is because of the lanolin oil.
^^ ITA, Keracare oil sheen is a serious HIT
Revisited HIT: Aubrey Organics GBP conditioner. Why have I been sleeping on this?!? made my hair instantly soft...and my hair LOVEs protein with a fiery passion so of course that's a bonus
HIT: Peppermint oil + JBCO for scalp massage pre-poo...even after I shampoo my hair the peppermint oil still tingles and feels amaing
huge HIT: This isn't a product. But I'm so proud of myself for curbing my PJism and starting to use up the stuff I already have. It's so much better for my wallet and my journey.
Revisited HIT: Aubrey Organics GBP conditioner. Why have I been sleeping on this?!? made my hair instantly soft...and my hair LOVEs protein with a fiery passion so of course that's a bonus
HIT: Peppermint oil + JBCO for scalp massage pre-poo...even after I shampoo my hair the peppermint oil still tingles and feels amaing
huge HIT: This isn't a product. But I'm so proud of myself for curbing my PJism and starting to use up the stuff I already have. It's so much better for my wallet and my journey.
Honi
There is no board.
Miss - taliah waajid protective mist bodifier. Tried this on DD dry 4b hair and didn't like it. It just felt dry and not as moisturized as I thought it would.
Straddling the fence: taliah waajid the great detangler. I liked this better on dry hair but it didn't wow me. It seemed like the moisture just evaporated as I was detangling her hair with it but perhaps that is not its purpose.
Straddling the fence: taliah waajid the great detangler. I liked this better on dry hair but it didn't wow me. It seemed like the moisture just evaporated as I was detangling her hair with it but perhaps that is not its purpose.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
NEW HIT:
Afroveda Moringa Detangling Spray
CONTINUED HITS:
Denman D24 Double Row Detangling Comb
BBD Stretch Growth Hair Creme
Jasmine's Avacado & Silk Deep Conditioner in Hello Sugar
Afroveda Moringa Detangling Spray
CONTINUED HITS:
Denman D24 Double Row Detangling Comb
BBD Stretch Growth Hair Creme
Jasmine's Avacado & Silk Deep Conditioner in Hello Sugar
c0urtkneee
New Member
Hit: Giovanni Direct Leave-In Condish...umm, how did i NOT purchase this sooner?!? 
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