it's time for... January 2005 Hits and Misses!

[Britt]

Elasta QP Mango butter!!!
I love this stuff and im not big on moisturizers. Its not oily at all. It really smoothes my ends and doesn't leave it greasy. The smell is also a huge plus

 

[Healthb4Length]

Hits: Suave naturals conditioners (coconut and milk and honey)
Elasta's Mango butter.

No misses

 

[HairQueen]

Hits:
Surge
S-Curl
Mango butter
EVOO

Misses:
None!

 

[Nice]

Hits:
Elucence Moisturizing Shampoo
Elucence MB Conditioner (boy am I sorry I slept on these products )
Elucence Elixir

Jury Still Out:
Elucence Foam (?) for wet sets

 

[nolechik]

Hits
Another vote for DDTA (Daily Defense Tender Apple Conditioner) LOVE THIS CHEAP STUFF!!!
Sta Sof Fro (helps keep my new growth in check)
MNT poo/cond (proud member of the MNT users club)

revisits
co washes (being 3mos post relaxed, i can't see how I lived w/o these)
Ion Hard Hat Dryer (only used for my weekly deep cond tx)
ORS Olive Oil Hair Lotion (my hair "hated it" in the past, but now provides great moisture)

 

[kedra70]

The jury is still out on (and almost close to becoming a miss): Nioxin Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner.

I haven't been too happy with my hair during combout. The shampoo dries my hair out, the conditioner doesn't provide enough slip. I started using the shampoo for one wash only, then following up with Elucence Moisturizing shampoo - it seemed to work at first, now my hair is feeling dry again. I also started using a bit of GPB with the conditioner - GPB usually provides my hair with TONS of slip - it didn't really help.

I am thisclose to going back to my staple products: Elucence Moisturizing Shampoo, Elucence Moisturizing Conditioner, Aubrey's GPB and Biolage Conditioning Balm.

 

[Babygurl]

Hits
Capilo Milk and Honey Conditioner
S-curl No Drip
Profectiv No Damage Relaxer

Misses
Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil Cholesterol
Elasta QP DPR-11 revisited for the LAST time

 

[MissB]

Hits:

Phytospecific Intense Nutrition Shampoo
Porosity Control Extreme Pak

Revisited Hits:

Porosity Control Shampoo
L'Occitane Ultra Rich Hair Cream
Straight Request Silky Milk

Undecided:

Straight Request Power Gloss
Phytospecific Integral Hair Care

 

[miss_brown]

Hits:
Lanza Strait Line Shampoo, Conditioner, Smoother - the jury was still out last month (only used it once), but this stuff is great

 

[caress]

Hits:

Phytospecific Intense Nutrition Shampoo
Porosity Control Extreme Pak

Can you describe the Porosity Control Extreme Pak?

 

[LaNecia]

Hits:
Elucence Moisturizing Shampoo (Revisited)
Surge (Revisited)
WGO (Revisited)
MNT Braid Spray
Aubrey Organics GBP (Revisited)
Dr. Miracles Nape and Temple Balm
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

Misses:
Profective Breakfree (yech!)

Undecided:
MNT Shampoo & Conditioner
F.A.S.T (Revisited (I purchased a few bottles of this stuff so now it's just in the use up categoery)

Purchased yet not received yet:
Capilong

Attempting to bring the PJ under control, won't make any NEW purchases until March!! Besides I'm running out of space underneath the sink!

 

[carameldiva]

Hits: Marley's Own original Hair Mil
carel's soft bonnet hair dryer
Cocoa butter-deodorized
Tallow

constant hit: All aussie shampoos and conditioners


No misses

 

[MissB]

Can you describe the Porosity Control Extreme Pak?

I threw the pak away. I used it as a mild reconstructor. But, here is the info from the website, "Porosity Control Extreme Pak: Step 3 in the triple protection haircare system. Weekly treatment that delivers intense conditioning to dry, porous or damaged hair. Equalizes hair’s porosity for new elasticity and styling ease. Can be used daily or weekly." I used the shampoo and followed the extreme pak with the regular conditioner.

 

[Jenai]

Jury Still Out

S&B Botanicals Braids Herbal hair and Scalp Mist

Good in small amounts, but leaves TONS of build up when used for a long periods of time.

 

[UmSumayyah]

Hits: Elasta Shampoo for relaxed hair
Joico K-pak
Clairol Renewal 5x conditioner--WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL on my daughters 3b hair. Detangles instantly and leaves it very soft. I need to try it for myself!
GNC ULTRANOURISHAIR--Can't believe I ever stopped using this. My hair seems to be growing in faster. Looking forward to my next touch-up to see just how much I got, but right now it feels like I have 3 months worth of newgrowth in two months .

 

[fletgee]

HITS

Lacio Lacio mixed with serum (yum-yum!)
Jojoba oil for Baggie Method


MISSES

NTM Shampoo and Conditioner-The hair products by Neutrogena make my hair come out! They seem to work fine when I use them. But when it's time for my comb out I can just hear my hair ripping and tearing out with knots the size of a .50 cent piece! (yuk-yuk-yuk)

ON THE FENCE ABOUT

Dr. Miracle's Temple and Neck Balm-Just starting it. Will see how it goes.

 

[caress]

I threw the pak away. I used it as a mild reconstructor. But, here is the info from the website, "Porosity Control Extreme Pak: Step 3 in the triple protection haircare system. Weekly treatment that delivers intense conditioning to dry, porous or damaged hair. Equalizes hair’s porosity for new elasticity and styling ease. Can be used daily or weekly." I used the shampoo and followed the extreme pak with the regular conditioner.

Thanks. I'll have to look for it

 

[LaNecia]

Ok, I know I said I wasn't going buy anything else until March but.....

Hits:

VO5 Strawberries and Cream (why didn't I like this the first time?!?!)
ORS Twist and Lock Gel (Hope I got the name right!)

Misses:
None!

Still waiting on the Capilong....

 

[brownhaired_bonanza]

Hit: (not a product) Dusting. I didn't know what it was but now I live by it. No more major trims unless i need them!

Miss: Wildgrowth Hair Oil- What a rip! There's nothing special about it, and it stinks.

 

[Healthb4Length]

Neutragena's Triple Moisture Serum! A Hit! The first serum that made my hair soft and shiny! All the other serums that I've tried only dried out my hair!

 

[MonaLisa]

HITS
MISSES

NTM Shampoo and Conditioner-The hair products by Neutrogena make my hair come out! They seem to work fine when I use them. But when it's time for my comb out I can just hear my hair ripping and tearing out with knots the size of a .50 cent piece! (yuk-yuk-yuk)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY do u say this about the beloved NTM????

*tear drop*

Fletgee...after you rinse out the conditioner....how are you detangling your hair???

 

[1Specialk]

Hits
Pureology Hydrating Shampoo
Pureology Hydrating Conditioner
Redken Smooth Down Tx
Redken Clear Moisture Moist Ends

 

[crazyabouthair]

Hits:
Regis smoothing shampoo
Regis smoothing conditioner
Regis silk drops

 

[taraglam2]

JANUARY 2005

HITS
KENRA Moisturizing Shampoo
KENRA Moisturizing Conditioner
PANTENE proVtreatment light spray conditioner- Instantly Detangles

Thank you LHCF members--- I do not think I would have found KENRA without you!!!

MISS
Amlika Leave-In Conditioner----I thought this was going to be an awesome Leave-In----it rated fair...fair is a MISS for me.

 

[tuffCOOKiE]

Hits:

-Myhoneychild "My hair needs a type 3 hair creme".....I absolutely love this product! It is very moisturizing for my hair, I love the fact that it has all natural ingredients, I love the scent, and it made my 1st ever bantu knot-out turn out beautifully! It also defines the texture in my new growth very well.

-Myhoneychild "My hair needs a type 4 hair creme".....This creme is also ultra moisturizing and defines the texture in my new growth very well.

No misses yet!

Where can i get this product?

 

[sylver2]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY do u say this about the beloved NTM????

*tear drop*

Fletgee...after you rinse out the conditioner....how are you detangling your hair???

LOL.. I know..say it ain't so.
I love my NTM.

 

[kristina]

HITS
S-Curl Afro Softener (love, love, love this stuff)
Elasta QP Butter-smells yummy and great for my ends
ORS lock and twist

Miss
Keracare Humecto (my natural hair was like 'that's all you got for me?')
Protein gels

 

[Shayla]

hits:
unrefined shea butter from Nasabb
biosilk silk therapy
LUST (finally broke down and bought it)

misses:
Alterna Hemp Spray Shine (didn't really shine at all...smells great though)

 

[Isis]

I must add another hit:

ION Conditioning Hard Bonnet Hair Dryer

I bought it a few days ago because it has an oversized bonnet for my big rollers, makes my hair very smooth and moisturized and has a hot, medium, low and cool setting - I am using the cool setting only to speed up the airdryiing with no heat.

BTW, it's on sale at Sally's through January 31 with a $4.00 off coupon and a bigger discount if you have a Sally's card.

 

[bocagirl]

Hits

Caruso Hair Rollers (after seeing Nice's pictures I had to get it)
Fantasia IC Creme Penetrating Deep Moisturiser
Mesh Rollers

To try:
Mane N Tail Conditioner