imani97
New Member
Hi, my "name" is imani, and I am a product junkie.
It all began when I came to this site hoping to get my hair into shape. At first I laughed at the thought of a site devoted to hair, let alone long hair. "How vain," I thought. Black women don't have long hair, only the girls with.... shall I say it, g**d hair.
But I continued to watch from the side lines until I heard mention of a familiar topic.... Dominican Salons. 
I did have something in common with these women! So I quickly forked over my $5 to join. My first post was one asking about products used at Jaselvis Salon in Md. It wasn't answered, but that was o.k. because in the coming hours, I would learn of so many more products that I quickly forgot about the mystery substance that the Domincans had used to make my hair so silky. I'd found what would be the source of my product addiction, Sickbay. Not only did I order from Sickbay that day (no rhyme intended 
), but I also trekked all the way to Wegman's which was 30 min. away to get some substance called Salerm Wheat germ mask. Forget the fact that there was a snow storm coming, I had to get my fix. My roommate looked at me crazy when I said that I was traveling so far for hair products, but I didn't care.
Next thing I knew, I was buying flat irons (ended up with three), a new dryer (now have two), kiddie perms, and even sat with milk on my head to straighten my hair. My friends thought I was obsessed, my parents were afraid that I might get involved with some dangerous people on line (I am convinced that ya'll are dangerous, but in a good way ), and my roommate still looked at me crazy. Before I knew it, I had enough products to last me at least two years. But it wasn't until today that I realized that I have a problem. A can't hang out with my boyfriend until I check LHCF problem. A gotta buy Ojon Restorative without really knowing what it is kind of problem. A I have just bought Jason organics tea tree shampoo and conditioner and tea tree oil, despite having Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo already kind of problem. I don't even know how to use tea tree oil! 
To make matters worse, I plan on buying peppermint oil next week.
Many people have addictions, luckily this one isn't life threatening. I haven't heard of anyone oding on Lacio Lacio yet.
I have made the first step, admitting that I have a problem. I am a product junkie.... and I love it!
ETA: Please realize that I have been re-educated and know that there is no such thing as "good" hair.
It all began when I came to this site hoping to get my hair into shape. At first I laughed at the thought of a site devoted to hair, let alone long hair. "How vain," I thought. Black women don't have long hair, only the girls with.... shall I say it, g**d hair.
But I continued to watch from the side lines until I heard mention of a familiar topic.... Dominican Salons. I did have something in common with these women! So I quickly forked over my $5 to join. My first post was one asking about products used at Jaselvis Salon in Md. It wasn't answered, but that was o.k. because in the coming hours, I would learn of so many more products that I quickly forgot about the mystery substance that the Domincans had used to make my hair so silky. I'd found what would be the source of my product addiction, Sickbay. Not only did I order from Sickbay that day (no rhyme intended ), but I also trekked all the way to Wegman's which was 30 min. away to get some substance called Salerm Wheat germ mask. Forget the fact that there was a snow storm coming, I had to get my fix. My roommate looked at me crazy when I said that I was traveling so far for hair products, but I didn't care. Next thing I knew, I was buying flat irons (ended up with three), a new dryer (now have two), kiddie perms, and even sat with milk on my head to straighten my hair. My friends thought I was obsessed, my parents were afraid that I might get involved with some dangerous people on line (I am convinced that ya'll are dangerous, but in a good way
), and my roommate still looked at me crazy. Before I knew it, I had enough products to last me at least two years. But it wasn't until today that I realized that I have a problem. A can't hang out with my boyfriend until I check LHCF problem. A gotta buy Ojon Restorative without really knowing what it is kind of problem. A I have just bought Jason organics tea tree shampoo and conditioner and tea tree oil, despite having Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo already kind of problem. I don't even know how to use tea tree oil! To make matters worse, I plan on buying peppermint oil next week. Many people have addictions, luckily this one isn't life threatening. I haven't heard of anyone oding on Lacio Lacio yet.
I have made the first step, admitting that I have a problem. I am a product junkie.... and I love it!ETA: Please realize that I have been re-educated and know that there is no such thing as "good" hair.
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It's funny that you said that you wanted to take pics b/c I don't know how many times I've wished that I had folks' phone numbers while I was in the BSS or Health Food Store. 
Usually, I just make a mental note and go straight to the board when I get home. 
