How careful are you about trying new things???

[Nicole1976]

I think I have been on my journey long enough (back in August of 2006) to know that although advice is great, not all of it will work and sometimes may be counter productive...

How much Home Work do you do?

How much convincing, reading, direct advice does it take you to hear or read before you jump on a bandwagon ?

 

[Cinnabuns]

Great Thread!

I'm really bad at trying new things when I hear about them especially if they have been recommened on this forum. I do research a little bit by seeing how many other replies or rave reviews that the product gets by other members of the forum. But if I do buy them and try them out then discover that the prioduct does not work for me then I look at it as just trial and error.

BTW, I like the topics that you have been creating. :Rose:

 

[lunabelle]

I am very cautious when trying new things with my hair. I have to do my research. I wanna know the pros AND the cons just so I can know how much damage I can possibly do if it doesn't work for me. I've been eyeing henna threads since i joined....

 

[crazydaze911]

good question. i'm not too careful really, i give you guys alot of trust -
The only thing i do look out for is price/ingredients. I'm not too big on cheapies and whatever i THINK i want to try, i have to know the ingredients arent harsh or cheap first.

bump....

 

[brownsugarflyygirl]

I dont.

Well, not really

I wait until a couple of months have passed and there is plenty of feedback both positive and negative on a product or technique. I also like to see the long-term effects. Its kinda like prescription drugs...you gotta wait a while before u try to them. Thats my bandwagon approach.

 

[prospurr4]

I am extremely careful.

The first year of my hair journey (started 7/1/2006) was trial and error. Now, I have found products and techniques that work for my hair, so I’m sticking with them. Yes, it is tempting to buy the latest product being raved about or try the latest technique, but not every thing works for every body. Sometimes, it may even cause a setback. So, I resist the temptation and continue with what I know works for me.

Great question!

 

[pinkstileto]

Try the Henna Gloss method! I have fine 4a/b hair and Henna/Indigo gloss took my hair to the next level. My hair is much thicker looking as a result of this. This is the only protein treatment I have to do now.

In the beginning I was so desperate for change. However, now that my regimen is pretty tight and I have too many unused products, I just try to to keep it simple. I am focusing on techniques not products now.

 

[JustKiya]

I'm pretty laid about about trying new things. I'm cheap though, so that limits a lot of the bandwagons I can join. There are also some things in my regimen that simply will NOT be altered/changed/fooled around with, and that limits me as well.
Out of the bandwagons left that I could join, I try to stick to the ones that actually address a need I have - and right now, all I really need/want is a thicker hairline - erryting else, I can coast on.

 

[HoneyDew]

I hardly do anymore. I have been burn too many times. Luckily I have found my staples.

 

[MariposaSexyGirl]

I'm not a bandwagon jumper. I'm slow to try new things because Im a skeptic. I wait awhile and research reviews on things. First the product has to be quality and on point with all of its ingredients(not all of these products are expensive). I love Suave daily moisture conditioner for myself and Suave Humectant conditioner for my daughters who are natural. Works like a charm. I then find reviews, as many as I can find on the internet. If 99% is good like my dear Chi silk infusion then I might get it. Before I used Vatika oil I did reasearch on it and did research on coconut oil I found many things saying it was really good for everything. If the reviews are half and half I wait alot longer or loose interest in it.

 

[Miss*Tress]

I don't jump on bandwagons, but if I decide to use a product recommended on the board, I dive right in. The only thing I hesitated about was MN because it's a medication. After doing a bit of research to put my mind at ease, I now use it regularly.

 

[Nicole1976]

Great Thread!

I'm really bad at trying new things when I hear about them especially if they have been recommened on this forum. I do research a little bit by seeing how many other replies or rave reviews that the product gets by other members of the forum. But if I do buy them and try them out then discover that the prioduct does not work for me then I look at it as just trial and error.

BTW, I like the topics that you have been creating. :Rose:

Hey Thanks!

I love talking with you ladies...

 

[sareca]

With great risk comes great reward, pretty much sums me up.
My instincts rarely steer me wrong, but I also do my homework.

 

[locabouthair]

im more careful because i tried duo tex and ACV rinses, (since i heard the raves about it). about two weeks ago and I lost so much hair. the two of them combined tangled up my hair like no one's business.

the ACV did give me a grat shine like people said but the tangles were too much...i am ditching the duo tex becaus ei can fidn a mild protein treatment that wont tangle my hair, like CPR.

 

[AvaSpeaks]

To be honest, the longer I stay and lurk on this board, the more scared I become

I mean sometimes it can be a bit too much. So yeah, I am very careful now, simply because we don't know the long term effects of doing some of these "methods".

 

[silverlotus]

I am very cautious. Before I try anything, I search it on the board, read a few threads that have lots of responses on that particular subject, and if I think it's worthwile, I will google it. After weighing all the info, then and only then will I make a decision.

I also read/research the ingredients in products I'm interested in and pass over the ones that have crap ingredients.

The only two or three times I remember not doing the above, I didn't have good results.

I am very cautious & inquisitive in general, though, not just with hair. Me and google are best friends .

 

[Evazhair]

I only seriously consider things that are consistent with what my hair needs and likes, because it's picky. I came to LHCF with healthy hair that was prone to dryness, due to no lye ends. From the site I learned about chelating which made a world of difference alone. I also learned about dominican products,bone combs, my beloved Alter Ego garlic tx, adding oils/honey to conditioners, prepooing, amla/shikaikai and deep conditioning for longer periods of time. These gems I am thankful for. I also research ingredients-google is my friend too. I am very skeptical of claims/recommendations. A lot of products and techniques raved about don't gel with my hair & goals. I made one exception. I tried a mn mix twice. It made me feel dizzy the first time I used it, and even though I carefully applied it to my scalp, it dried out my roots. I don't do dry hair no more! That experience reminded me that what grows hair is patience/maintainance and to have gratitude and not greed, because I know that my hair grows. My motto is "if it ain't broke don't fix it." I refuse to willingly cause myself a setback. Winter is usually a crazy time for my hair and thanks to LHCF, so far so good. I know what to do now.It is very interesting to hear about all of the things that people do to their hair though, good and bad.

 

[LoveLiLi]

Well, I've always been a product junky, so I'm not too careful. A-lot of things mentioned here are things I've already tried or heard about and I always have the feeling that I'm missing out on something new. So, when I see a thread about a new product, I do a search (sometimes I do an additional search on other boards as well) and if it sounds great, I give it a try.
The only things that scare me are natural relaxers (I had the nerve to try a product that I think went by the name Naturalaxer - the site had a nap-o-meter and everything!), weird thermal straightening techniques, and exceedingly high prices. I'm also slow to try a product if the person has hair that's too different from mine or if they show an 'after' picture that looks too similar to the 'before' picture.