Forget pravana was very drying to me and someone else said it made their hair permanently straight
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Forget pravana was very drying to me and someone else said it made their hair permanently straight
FemmeCreole
Island Gyal
I need to find a salon in New Orleans to get this design essential therapy done.
yodie
Well-Known Member
I've had the DE treatment for 5 wks now and I LOVE it!! (went to a stylist).
What a blessing. I'm one of those people that can't wear relaxers and all the heat, heat, heat destroys my hair.
My hair is so easy to maintain and do on my own now. It never frizzes (I work out) and I never even have to use the flat iron anymore. The shine and moisture retention are awesome.
So far it's a WIN WIN and I don't want to be without it.
I previously used the Arosci treatment on one half of my head. I applied it myself. The DE treatment seems a little stronger, but not in a harsh way. I prefer the DE treatment (for transitioning straight styles) over Arosci.
What a blessing. I'm one of those people that can't wear relaxers and all the heat, heat, heat destroys my hair.
My hair is so easy to maintain and do on my own now. It never frizzes (I work out) and I never even have to use the flat iron anymore. The shine and moisture retention are awesome.
So far it's a WIN WIN and I don't want to be without it.
I previously used the Arosci treatment on one half of my head. I applied it myself. The DE treatment seems a little stronger, but not in a harsh way. I prefer the DE treatment (for transitioning straight styles) over Arosci.
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yodie
Well-Known Member
I'm a natural that prefers to wear straight styles for the look and health of my hair (healthier ends). DE didn't alter my curl pattern at all. My hair still has shrinkage after I wash. I usually have tons of shrinkage - UGH! My shrinkage is a little less than normal with this treatment, but it's nothing like a relaxer. My hair blow dries straighter than normal. It's so much easier now.
Dove56
Well-Known Member
I am glad to hear that it didn't alter your curl pattern! I haven't done a treatment since late July or August; I am leaving my hair alone for awhile but I don't want anything that will mess up the natural curl pattern!
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yodie
Well-Known Member
I did quite a bit of research before getting this treatment. My hair is very fragile, fine, and stubborn. One wrong product, technique, or a bit of slacking off and here comes a setback. UGH! All that to say - make your own informed decision.
I asked many trusted stylists their opinions about the treatment, if it was a yay or nay for my hair type, etc. Most of them told me not to get it, etc. only because they didn't know about the product rather than look it up and make an informed decision. Had I listened to them, I would've still been getting frizzy hair just from walking up a couple flights of stairs. Yes, it was that severe.
Just sharing.
Nothing negative to report right now. I will if anything negative happens.
One more thing. I primarily use the DE shampoo and condish that come with the product. Well, I wanted to try my AO Honeysuckle Rose condish. Bad idea. Seems to have made some of the treatment wear off a little. I'll stick to DE shampoo and conditioners for my hair.
Stylist also told me that there is a spray that prolongs this treatment. Nice!!
I asked many trusted stylists their opinions about the treatment, if it was a yay or nay for my hair type, etc. Most of them told me not to get it, etc. only because they didn't know about the product rather than look it up and make an informed decision. Had I listened to them, I would've still been getting frizzy hair just from walking up a couple flights of stairs. Yes, it was that severe.
Just sharing.
Nothing negative to report right now. I will if anything negative happens.
One more thing. I primarily use the DE shampoo and condish that come with the product. Well, I wanted to try my AO Honeysuckle Rose condish. Bad idea. Seems to have made some of the treatment wear off a little. I'll stick to DE shampoo and conditioners for my hair.
Stylist also told me that there is a spray that prolongs this treatment. Nice!!
Napp
Ms. Nobody
i didnt find it drying at all. it did loosen my curl a little bit too much though. thankfully it only loosened a small section.
serenity34
Active Member
Im glad to here the good reviews about design essential getting my hair flat ironed to see if it thickend up since my weave disaster. if it is thick enough thinking about getting it. Anyone know someone in atlanta doing it that won't cost and arm and a leg
serenity34
Active Member
Are you still liking the design essential treatment
yodie
Well-Known Member
serenity34, I don't like it. I LOVE it!!!
serenity34
Active Member
yodie
Well-Known Member
I LOVEEEEE the DE treatment. My hair doesn't break as much with it, it doesn't frizz, very easy to blow dry (if the treatment hasn't worn off). I feel like this treatment is a godsend for people like myself that didn't want uber natural hair and couldn't wear relaxers.
I really don't do much to maintain my straight look because I wear my hair up more than anything. I wash with either the DE sulfate free shampoo or CON's Argan oil Shampoo. Deep conditioners have been a little more challenging. Stylist uses DE Express condish, which doesn't do much in my opinion. I tried Aubrey Organics HSR and it seemed to remove some of the product because my hair felt very different afterwards.
So, I've been steaming with oils, essential oils and DE Express condish.
Other than that I pin curl my hair at night if I'm wearing it straight and that's it.
I LOVVEEE this treatment and won't be without it.
serenity34
Active Member
BrownBetty
Well-Known Member
Thx ladies! You have been a wealth of info. I am deciding between the De and arosci, I am leaning toward DE.
BrownBetty
Well-Known Member
Decided on the DE treatment... getting it done tomorrow. Will report back.
MyAngelEyez~C~U
Well-Known Member
Yes, it is available there. I think there's a salon mention somewhere in this thread.
Channy31
New Member
OMG this now excites me so much!
Channy31
New Member
Found a salon in the UK that dos it SO happy!
Rang this number: 020865052222 and they told me about a salon in south London, which is about an hour from me and I'm now SO tempted. Im going to ring and ask for prices because my hair is pretty long and dense tomorrow, anyone know general prices?
When I rang that number though they were pretty confused as if no one had eve rang before haha.
Rang this number: 020865052222 and they told me about a salon in south London, which is about an hour from me and I'm now SO tempted. Im going to ring and ask for prices because my hair is pretty long and dense tomorrow, anyone know general prices?
When I rang that number though they were pretty confused as if no one had eve rang before haha.
BrownBetty
Well-Known Member
Got it done!
my hair is bouncy and shiny, and straight. It took 2.5 hours, but that was because she curled it too... I will let you all know how it goes.
my hair is bouncy and shiny, and straight. It took 2.5 hours, but that was because she curled it too... I will let you all know how it goes.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
BrownBetty where da pics at!
BrownBetty
Well-Known Member
If I can get some decent ones I will post it.
Channy31
New Member
Excited for pictures!
Rang up a salon in England and it going to cost me £150 including the shampoo and the conditioner? Not sure if i've heard that wrong or not but thats a great deal! Also she was pretty nice, she had a London accent which made me laugh haha.
It doesn't change price depending on hair length, yay. I'll possibly be grazing waist length very very soon so thats good!
Really excited may get it done, may get it around my birthday (May 31st). I then have a wedding in early July in Croatia so hopefully it would last and will be good because of the humidity out there.
She said I can swim in chlorine or the sea but it will possibly ruin its effectiveness but thats good to know that the chlorine wont melt my hair off or something.
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