Castor oil, biotin, black tea, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion seed oil. What drug is in the potion? Biotin? I doubt topically it would cause harm. I think she has only said what her growth was in her eyes. I think she really believed she had that amount of growth.
The castor oil itself is about 4-15 dollars (depending on brand and size), Unless you buy the kind for constipation. Spices are at least 2-3 dollars. Biotin ranges from 5-20dollars depending on brand. Black tea ranges from 3-7dollars depending on brand and amount.So 14 dollars for 8 ounces is not that bad. I think the garlic and onion seed oils are somewhat expensive.
I am not saying I would buy it. But based on ingredients it sounds just as logical as MN, MTG, MT, castor oil, and eos. I have seen that as a growth mix. Or as logical as MN and several oils and eos, or sulfur, several oils and eos. Its just a matter of preference. People use castor oil for thickening and growth. This recipe has just a few more items for growth.
Make it yourself or don't. Buy it or don't. Don't like Valerie then don't watch her channel or updates. Let others decide for themselves.
*coming out of lurking* No shade, no tea, but hair products and all other personal care products aren't really regulated by the FDA like food and drugs are. You can check out the FDA's website if you don't believe me.
http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ucm074162.htm
That's why you have to be careful of whatever product you buy.
So I watched a little of that video.
She said her hair shrinks cause she lives on the 5th floor of a tall building. erplexed WTF.
Like someone said "A fool and his money will soon part"
Castor oil, biotin, black tea, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion seed oil. What drug is in the potion? Biotin? I doubt topically it would cause harm. I think she has only said what her growth was in her eyes. I think she really believed she had that amount of growth.
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ok spreaking of that I was thinking about all this and then I seen kimmay hair for like 10 months and that was a lot of hair....
The product is not regulated or made professionally; who knows what's really in it. She won't even release the ingredients of most of the stuff she sells. Different people have sensitivities to drugs, like caffeine. Who knows how much biotin is in, that could cause a reaction. Just because something is easily attainable, doesn't mean it's 100% safe.
Castor oil, biotin, black tea, cayenne pepper, garlic and onion seed oil. What drug is in the potion? Biotin? I doubt topically it would cause harm. I think she has only said what her growth was in her eyes. I think she really believed she had that amount of growth.
The castor oil itself is about 4-15 dollars (depending on brand and size), Unless you buy the kind for constipation. Spices are at least 2-3 dollars. Biotin ranges from 5-20dollars depending on brand. Black tea ranges from 3-7dollars depending on brand and amount.So 14 dollars for 8 ounces is not that bad. I think the garlic and onion seed oils are somewhat expensive.
I am not saying I would buy it. But based on ingredients it sounds just as logical as MN, MTG, MT, castor oil, and eos. I have seen that as a growth mix. Or as logical as MN and several oils and eos, or sulfur, several oils and eos. Its just a matter of preference. People use castor oil for thickening and growth. This recipe has just a few more items for growth.
Make it yourself or don't. Buy it or don't. Don't like Valerie then don't watch her channel or updates. Let others decide for themselves.
Dang you riding hard for a chick you don't know. Is Valerie your kin. You got a cut of the profits or sumthin??
She someone's kin. Think how you would feel if someone talked about you or your family like this. Ya'll act like she stole your man or something.
Welp only time will tell if all the growth she gets with the potion will lead her to a length that is admirable by hair board standards...We all know that growing it alone will not cut it. Because IDC how much you grow if you don't put in work on retaining, those 3 inches you got will go out the door. Hair growing out of your scalp, barring any infections or anything like that is the easy part....people get relaxers like clockwork (IRL) because in around 6 to 8 weeks they have "new growth". Those same ppl don't attain MBL or WL because they are not properly taking care of their hair. So I am not here to knock Valerie, I just personally wouldn't buy anything from her that she makes out of her kitchen because I don't know her like that and her credibility isn't the greatest IMO. But for those that do use potion, good luck to you on your HJ and make sure you put as much work in on the ends of your hair (for retention) as you do applying and massaging in potion.
ITA..the fact that she references being on a "healthy hair journey" is odd to me because all we see is her trying to grow her hair. Nothing about her whole regimen and what other products she uses except for the ones she makes. Like you said, growth is only a part of it and trying to grow your hair long doesn't equate to a healthy hair journey.
Oh and the buckshot comment was out of line. I didn't hear it but if she said it she was dead wrong. It's an insult to refer to someone's hair as buckshot just like calling someone nappyheaded or brillo pad. As a business woman and as a grown woman she should know how to carry herself and talk to folks. If she can't stand the heat she needs to get out of the kitchen.
I read the comment and I am pissed that I didn't take a screen shot when it was up...
I've seen Valerie's youtube videos, her site, her claims and apologies as well as snoop on this thread and the other thread where others have made it at home or their own variations and this is what I concluded: i no longer care about her or what she does For the ladies who bought her "potion" or made their own or something similar; happy hair growing.
For the ladies who don't know the healthy hair practices that we do and are just using Val's "potion" to get 3" in 7 weeks... well... hopefully they come to learn that it takes more than just putting oil on your hair and scalp to retain length AND have healthy hair. Don't get me wrong, for some people that might work, but for the majority of us, we have found that experimenting and finding what works for our OWN hair (whether it be other topical and/or internal growth aids, PSing, bagging, etc, or a combination of things) is whats best. What works for one person may not work for another.
What she said was offensive and unprofessional and I always thought some things didn't add up anyways. And if people feel the same way that others and myself do, then don't watch her videos; don't give her the time of day and KIM.
Do what works for your hair. HHG everyone
@belldandy yeah I don't blame you. So I suppose for entertainment purposes, knock yourself out. But don't let her and her business/hair practices cause your blood pressure to rise. It ain't worth it.