Do You Remember Surge 14 Hair Revitalizer?????

[DarkJoy]

I sprayed my scalp and hair with Xcel-21 and applied the Xcel-21 cream. I also babied my ends with the cream and Profectiv Megagrowth anti-breakage cream. This is day 1 for me. For those of you using the cream, how's it going? Are you noticing any benefits?

The cream was useless for growth. growth spurt like the spray. however it made my hair soft. I got a little breakage because my hair hates cones. so... it aint work for me.

 

[Chicoro]

The cream was useless for growth. growth spurt like the spray. however it made my hair soft. I got a little breakage because my hair hates cones. so... it aint work for me.

I'm sorry to hear about the breakage.

 

[DarkJoy]

I'm sorry to hear about the breakage.

Oh thanks! it's ok. I should know by now me now cones don't mix.

 

[Tefnut]

Sorry to hear that sis. Hmm, my hair is fine with cones. Did you use the spray and the cream together?
Sadly, I accidentally ordered 3 creams instead of 3 sprays. I was thinking of keeping them and just order 2 more sprays instead of paying the $9 restocking fee (no shipping charge). May have to rethink that plan. Anyone else have different results usingthe cream?

The cream was useless for growth. growth spurt like the spray. however it made my hair soft. I got a little breakage because my hair hates cones. so... it aint work for me.

 

[DarkJoy]

Sorry to hear that sis. Hmm, my hair is fine with cones. Did you use the spray and the cream together?
Sadly, I accidentally ordered 3 creams instead of 3 sprays. I was thinking of keeping them and just order 2 more sprays instead of paying the $9 restocking fee (no shipping charge). May have to rethink that plan. Anyone else have different results usingthe cream?

I used them both together and separate.

 

[Daina]

I sprayed my scalp and hair with Xcel-21 and applied the Xcel-21 cream. I also babied my ends with the cream and Profectiv Megagrowth anti-breakage cream. This is day 1 for me. For those of you using the cream, how's it going? Are you noticing any benefits?

I use both the cream and the liquid. I've gotten increased thickness and softness on my edges and nape. The cream I believe hastened the growth of my grey hair as well which is only on the perimeter. Before using the cream I could go 12 weeks in between color since starting to use the cream daily this time I needed to color again at 4 weeks. I didn't color so the grey is still there and the strands are getting longer, will probably color this weekend.

 

[vanray]

So I can't even jump on the bandwagon....This package has been out for delivery for 2 days...

 

[chocolat79]

I've been slacking a little bit but I'm still trying to spray at least once a day.

 

[Prettymetty]

I missed 2 days this week I'll make sure to spray daily all this month. Next month I'm doing another keratin treatment, so I won't be able to spray for at least a week.

 

[GGsKin]

This week, I've been rubbing this on my eyebrows nightly but as my hair has been up in one, I only sprayed the middle of my head once. The glycerin makes my hair frizz faster so I've laid off spritzing.

 

[Prettymetty]

My edges are looking good! If only I could get them to lie flat... Edge controls don't work, haven't tried gel.

 

[vanray]

My three bottles finally showed up. Used it twice. It's a little drying...either that or these below 10 degree temps are... smells nicer that I thought it would.

 

[Chicoro]

My edges are looking good! If only I could get them to lie flat... Edge controls don't work, haven't tried gel.

How is your hair styled when you try to lay down your edges? Are you changing hair that dried in one style, to another style or in another direction? Do you start with dry hair? What's your process @Prettymetty?

 

[Aggie]

Used up 1 bottle of Xecl 21 today.

 

[Chicoro]

My three bottles finally showed up. Used it twice. It's a little drying...either that or these below 10 degree temps are... smells nicer that I thought it would.

@vanray,
Drying in what way? To the hair? To your scalp? Both? I noticed when I put it on the ends of my braids without wetting them, there is a kind of film on my hands.

 

[vanray]

@vanray,
Drying in what way? To the hair? To your scalp? Both? I noticed when I put it on the ends of my braids without wetting them, there is a kind of film on my hands.

To my hair, at least the ends. But they may have been a little dry anyway. Don't really have scalp issues. The only issues I have are product buildup so my scalp is fine.

Kind of a little film, Id agree with that, but everywhere else my hair felt fine. But just in case I went out and bought some spray moisturisers. Took me like an hour. Imgaine a black man in the bss for an hour. The asians and the black women were nervous lol.

 

[Prettymetty]

How is your hair styled when you try to lay down your edges? Are you changing hair that dried in one style, to another style or in another direction? Do you start with dry hair? What's your process @Prettymetty?

I wear celies (plaits) under a wig or slap cap. I just want cute edges with my slap like the girl from the ad. I have some Herbal Essences gel I got for my daughter. I will try that tonight.

I start with dry hair and I pretty much want my edges to go straight back.

 

[vanray]

I wear celies (plaits) under a wig or slap cap. I just want cute edges with my slap like the girl from the ad. I have some Herbal Essences gel I got for my daughter. I will try that tonight.

I start with dry hair and I pretty much want my edges to go straight back.

Try wetting them first.

 

[Chicoro]

To my hair, at least the ends. But they may have been a little dry anyway. Don't really have scalp issues. The only issues I have are product buildup so my scalp is fine.

Kind of a little film, Id agree with that, but everywhere else my hair felt fine. But just in case I went out and bought some spray moisturisers. Took me like an hour. Imgaine a black man in the bss for an hour. The asians and the black women were nervous lol.

Ok! It sounds like you resolved the issue. I definitely put something on my ends after this treatment as well. Are you sure they weren't just looking at your pretty hair in the bss?

 

[Chicoro]

Try wetting them first.

@Prettymetty,
I agree with @vanray. Have you tried wetting them?

Also, I have found that if I simulate a style exactly how I plan to wear it, when I first wash my hair, it tends to lay better for me.

Applying this idea in the case of your hair, you may want to brush out your baby hair immediately. After you have washed, conditioned and put in your plaits, brush out your baby hair, lay it down how you want it, apply your product, then put a scarf on it and let it dry like that.

There is a process related to hair called, "creep". It is a fancy word that communicates the idea that hair tends to more easily lay and stay in the position it dried in.

Lastly, if I want to wear a slicked back pony, going from already dry, braided hair -even if I wet it with a spray bottle-to a bun style never looks as smooth and neat as when I wash it, style it and let it dry in a bun.

Please keep us posted on what different things you try and how it works out for you.

 

[Daina]

Clarified and washed my hair last night and then fell asleep with SM Sacha Inchi Omega 3,6,9 repair mask. Rinsed this morning and put in 8 twists. Used the Xcel 21 liquid on the scalp. Later today I am getting color and a rollerset so while I have the set I will use the cream only on scalp and ends. Hoping this set will last 2 weeks.

 

[Goombay_Summer]

Officially this is the first growth aid bandwagon that I've joined. To that end I've decide to go big or go home so I'm starting with 6 bottles don't judge me. Lol this stuff is difficult to get your hands on because it's always out of stock. This year I'll finally reach TBL although I'll only be using the product 1x per day.

 

[charmtreese]

Still using twice a day. Just opened a new bottle today!

 

[divachyk]

My three bottles finally showed up. Used it twice. It's a little drying...either that or these below 10 degree temps are... smells nicer that I thought it would.

I'm noticing some dryness also. I will give it a few more weeks before concluding it's indeed the spray. Might be other things.

 

[divachyk]

@Chicoro, agreed. Freshly washed wet hair lays in the direction I choose. Dry hair dampened doesn't cooperate 100%.

 

[charmtreese]

Those that are experiencing dryness, do you follow up the spray with oil...or do you just use the spray with no chaser? I'm asking because I always follow up with oil, and have not had any dryness. But, I also baggie nightly.

 

[Daina]

Using the cream only for as long as I can make this rollerset last. Massaged the cream into my edges and nape after M&S. Will use the cream once per day at night.

 

[vanray]

Those that are experiencing dryness, do you follow up the spray with oil...or do you just use the spray with no chaser? I'm asking because I always follow up with oil, and have not had any dryness. But, I also baggie nightly.

Follow it up with an oil. My hair is fine except for my ends. Theyre drier than usual.

 

[Chicoro]

Follow it up with an oil. My hair is fine except for my ends. Theyre drier than usual.

@ vanray,
I baggie like @charmtreese. Have you tried that to see if it leaves your ends less dry?

 

[vanray]

@ vanray,
I baggie like @charmtreese. Have you tried that to see if it leaves your ends less dry?

I have...but I noticed that AV gel is an ingredient...so I'm thinking that might be a culprit with this michigan winter.