July 2006 Hits and Misses!

[LovelyLionessa]

Oh I am just kidding girl. That is one product that is not too disappointing if you don't like it because it is so inexpensive.

But, really, I think that conditioner is only good for detangling or softening. I don't think it is good enough to use alone.

You are right about that Lustrsilk Shea Butter Cholesterol, Honeydew. It never did much for me as a stand alone conditioner either. However, I found myself buying yet another tub since it was on sale at Sally's and it smells so ridiculously yummy. I plan to use it as a fragrant pre poo.


More hits: (Pjism is a beyotch y'all!) erplexed

Fantasia IC Heat Protector Straightening Serum: As per Honeydew's recommendation, I have fallen deeply and madly in love with this pink bottle. Coupled with a flat iron, this makes hair ridiculously silky and straight.

BB Oil Moisturizer w/Castor Oil & Aloe: My inner pj talked me into getting this, and so far so good.

Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol: So concentrated, that I only need a little bit of this, it's so rich.

Silk Elements Hair Mayo: The ORS Hair Mayo dupe, excellent for deep conditioning.

White Rain Tropical Coconut Conditioner: I like the fragrance of this, much better than the Suave Tropical Coconut IMO.

 

[sxyhairfetish]

Hits:

Creme of Nature Nourishing Conditioner(Purple Label)
CON Shampoo (Green Label)
Pure Shea Butter
Shower Comb

Misses:

LeKairs Cholesterol with Olive Oil

 

[Wishin4BSL]

Hits:
Sunsilk Hydra TLC hair Masque...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING SLIP!!!!!
Sunsilk Hydra TLC 24/7 creme, shampoo, and conditioner..moisturizes like no other!
Redken All Soft Shampoo-will NEVER be replaced!!

Misses:
Nexxus Humectress and Nexxus Keraphixerplexed -I thought I liked these until I discovered other conditioners and reconstructers. Nexxus was the first brand I really tried on my journey to better hair care because my old stylist always used it and I was afraid of change. I found that there are MANY good brands out there better than Nexxus, thanks to LHCF and other hair care boards.

 

[peacelove]

HITS:
NTM Silk Touch Leave-in - WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG?
Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner - revisited and love it.


MISSES:
Elucence MB Conditioner - not as good as I remember.Much prefer Kenra.

 

[LABETT]

Hits
Paul Mitchell Supercharged Conditioner
Keracare Itchy Scalp Conditioner-love the tingle
Revisted Hit-Daily Defense Ginger Boost Conditioner-great slip
Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap
Sunsilk Advocado Conditioner

Misses
None

 

[MizaniMami]

Oh I am just kidding girl. That is one product that is not too disappointing if you don't like it because it is so inexpensive.

But, really, I think that conditioner is only good for detangling or softening. I don't think it is good enough to use alone.

Yeah I feel it. I used it alone one time and then I have been cowashing with it. Just doesn't do it for me.

BTW, are you sure you don't want it? I would be glad to give it to ya if I can' return it.

 

[healtheehairz]

HITS:

Bigen Permanent Hair Color (Dark Brown)....great coverage, hasn't rinsed or faded & no peroxide or amonia
Ultra Sheen Duo Tex Protein Conditioner...........Cheap! Works great! Left my hair strong & soft! Watery consistency allows for good distribution.
Loreal Mega Moisture Poo & Cond......Smells divine, very moisturizing, amazing slip, detangled well.
Fantasia IC Gel w/ Sparklelites.....laid those edges down, didn't harden or flake.

No misses so far

This was a hit for me as well

 

[Healthb4Length]

Africa's Best Mayonaisse Leave-in treatment-Miss, doesn't compare to my Giovanni.

Africa's Best Olive Oil Hair and Scalp Therapy Creme-??? I like the Shea Butter Plus better!

Silk Element Moisturizing Treatment-Hit! Detangles and moisturizes well
Silk Element Moisture Masque (Revive Line)- so-so.

Aphogee's Keratin Reconstructor-Hit! It's pretty good but my all time favorite is Dryfast's Miracle Reconstructor-it's the BEST one 4 Me!

 

[hot_pepper96]

Hits:

NTM Smooth Touch Cream
Mizani Rose H20 NIght Time Cream


Misses:
Avocado as a pret-treatment (I know that necessarily a bought product)--made my hair so hard even after 1 1/2 hours of deep conditioning afterwards

 

[mw138]

I see you said the Heatly Hair Butter was a missed. I only tried a little of this one time and I couldn't really tell a difference in my hair so I never ordered it. I thought it was just me.

The Health Hair Butter has worked really well for my hair. I don't really like the smell, but overall it keeps my hair moisturized. I guess everyone's experience with products are different.

 

[HoneyDew]

Yeah I feel it. I used it alone one time and then I have been cowashing with it. Just doesn't do it for me.

BTW, are you sure you don't want it? I would be glad to give it to ya if I can' return it.

We can trade. Do you like ORS Replenishing Paks?

 

[MizaniMami]

We can trade. Do you like ORS Replenishing Paks?

naaah, I'm cool. I'll just send it to ya, if I can't return it.

 

[sassyhair]

HITS...
ADORE VELVET BLACK RINSE
PROCLAIM ALOE AND SHEA BUTTER CONDITIONER
SILK ELEMENTS SERUM

STILL TESTING...
CPR TREATMENT
KIDS ORGANICS SHEA BUTTER MOISTURIZER
SILK ELEMENTS MOISTURIZING TREATMENT

REPURCHASED..
MY FAV ISLAND OIL

ACCOMPLISHED...
NICE ROLLERSET..WITH MY OWN TECHNIQUE.

 

[metalkitty]

Hits-
Silicon Mix- detangles like no other

Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol- detangles, strengthens, moisturizes, may be similar to DDGB

ACV rinse- Leaves hair detangled, moist, and elastic

Sunsilk Leave ins- I have the Hydra TLC and the Spongey hair one and they're both very moisturizing and give great slip on my hair

CON Clarifying- Gets all the gunk out without over drying

Profectiv purple detangler- Knocks out tangles like no other spray does

Misses- Paul Mitchel Taming Spray- my hair laughs at it this far post relaxer...

Revisited- NTM hot oil treatment- The best and only hot oil I use, sadly discontinued...

CON Ultra Moisturizing- Didn't do much moisturizing or detangling for me tonight but the jury's still out since it's worked great in the past.

Elasta QP Recovery- Great to use on wet hair as a leave in.

 

[glamazon386]

HITS

LeKair Shea Butter Conditioning Cream
Homemade Curly Pudding from the Recipe Board

MISSES
Suave Naturals Conditioner

 

[LaNecia]

(Hits)
Qhemet Olive & Amla Heavy Cream (Keep-er!!)
Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Reconstructor
Nexxus Keraphix
ORS Hair Mayo

(Misses)
None

(Revisits)
BBD Glass Creme
Fantasia IC Sparkelites Gel
Aloe Vera Gel
Henna Treatments

 

[so1913]

Hits:
DevaCurl One Conditioner
DevaCurl No Poo
ISO Bouncy Creme

Misses:
Lustrasilk Shea Butter and Mango Cholesterol

 

[DulceKisses]

HITS:
ORS Replenishing Paks! ( Softness, tons of moisture. Buy by the box!)
ORS Olive oil moisturizing hair lotion (Finally a moisturizer that works for me)
Profectiv's Strength and Shine ( does what it says)
NTM Hair Mask

MISSES:
BBD Glass (I had high hopes for this. Left hair dry with a film)
NTM Daily Conditioner (Used for daily CW's. Dry, dry, dry)
NTM Serum
NTM Creme Leave in ( I used the entire bottle. It kept my hair dry and brittle)
Garnier Fructis Soft Curl Creme (CRAP!@!!!)
Affirm Fiberguard Regular (Hard to keep moisture in my hair) May correct w/ Phyto in 3 months

Can't Decide On:
Profectiv's Break Free
Profectiv's Mega Growth
Elasta QP OIl Moisturizer (May not need since I've found ORS Olive Oil)
Fantasia IC Sparklelites Gel (clear)

Wants:
Profectiv's Healthy Ends
Phyto Index 2
Henna
BBD Stretch

 

[Priss Pot]

Hits
Jane Carter Nourish & Shine
QB Alma & Olive Heavy Cream
Rusk Sensories Smoother
NTM Serum
NTM Silk Touch

Barely Hit
Elucence MB Shampoo
Elucence MB Conditioner
Elucence Volumizing Clarifying Shampoo

Misses
Keracare Humecto
Keracare Dry & Itchy Scalp Shampoo/Conditioner
Keracare Lite Oil Moisturizer
Nioxin Scalp Therapy Shampoo
Nioxin Scalp Therapy Conditioner
NTM Shampoo/Conditioner
NTM Leave-In Foam
ORS Olive Oil (jar)
...and many more

 

[Incredible1ne]

Hits
Kids Organic Shea Butter
ORS Replenish Paks

Misses
Daily Co-washes
LeKair Cholestorel

Undecided:
QB Olive Cream Conditioning Instant Detangler

 

[sassyhair]

I have more to add...

Hits
ORS ALOE SHAMPOO

Misses
ORS REPLENISHING PAK
NITE ROLLERS

Testing
CAREL BONNET DRYER...Doesnt get that hot

So so products
KIDS ORGANICS SHEA BUTTER

 

[Cayenne0622]

Hits:
Avalon Peppermint Oil Conditioner
Elasta QP shampoo for relaxed hair
Elasta QP protein serum

Confused on what moisturizer to settle on:
ORS Olive Oil (has petrolaum in it) - use when hair is pulled back
Neutrogena Triple Moisture leave in - new product - seems okay
Elasta QP Oil Recovery Moisturizer

Hit List (want to try but too many products already)
Mizani H20 Intense Night time treatment
Elasta QP Mango Butter w/added olive oil for penetration

Misses:
Motions relaxer (old run for me but made my hair come out - probably too strong)
Design Essentials hair spray - awesome hold WONDERFUL, boo to the alcohol that caused my hair to break off in front.

 

[BabyImaStarr]

Hits:

- Castor oil

Misses:

- None


Rediscovered Hits:

- Keraphix
- Tresemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Conditioner

 

[yourleoqueen]

Hits:

Silk Elements Lye Relaxer
ORS Replenishing Pak

No misses, I haven't done much to my hair this month.

 

[Healthb4Length]

Hits:
Qhemet Biologics-Olive Detangling lotion, ALMA & Olive HEavy creme, Moisture Balm.

Miss;
QHemet Honey Bush Hair gel.

 

[morehairplease]

Hits:
-Lustrasilk shea butter plus cholesterol

Miss:
-ORS replinishing packets

 

[SexySin985]

Hits:
CON Shampoo
ORS Olive Oil
ORS Hair Mayo (my new found love)
S-Curl
Suave Humectant Conditioner

Misses:
None

 

[cocopuff]

HITS

Curls Curl Souffle
Blended Beauty Light Styling Lotion
Curls Quenched Moisturizer
Curls Curliscious Cleansing Conditioner
African Essence Silky Condition
Curls Ectasy Asian Hair Tea Conditioner

MISSES

None

 

[OnceUponAtime]

Hits:
Africa's Best Mayo Treatment (I'm going to try ORS next to compare)
Yaky Braid Oil (Sooo light and fantastic blend of all the right oils)

Rediscovered:
ORS Carrot Oil Cream (Adds perfect softness to my pressed hair)

On the fence:
Kid's Organic Shea Butter Detangler (Hair feels loaded when it dries, but does detangle well)

Miss:
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil (Too heavy. Doesn't soak in)

 

[sareca]

HIT:
Qhemet Olive & Amla Heavy Cream (my new favorite "natural" moisturizer)
Qhemet Honeybush Hair Tea Soft Hold Gel
Salerm 21 (my new favorite leave-in)
Garlic Poo (makes hair feel stronger, but a little rough)
Keracare Protein Gel

MISS:
Lacio Lacio (actually it's good compared to what I'd been using, but nothing compared to Salerm 21)

Revisit: BioSil silica supplements