Hits:
Silk Elements Glossing Polish OMG, I can let go of my $20 Mizani Shine Serum that I got hooked on while it was on sale two for $20! Same texture, same shine, I'm very pleased. Um, especially since I got in for $4.99 (and regular price is only $6.99).
Letting my hair actually dry completely under the dryer Sounds crazy, but I have ruined SO many styles/sets by not letting my hair dry all the way. I roller wrapped my hair (threw in the saran wrap treament), and my hair looks way better that it normally does nearing the halfway point to another relaxer.
Plastic spray bottle filled with water Made rollersetting way more successful and my Wal-Mart bottle is cute!
Silk Elements Stimulating Shampoo I washed with KeraCare for Dry & Itchy Scalp last week (mind you I also pre-pooed with the same conditioner on my scalp), and my scalp was still itching like crazy. I tried this b/c it was on sale and sounded good. My scalp had a great tingle, felt CLEAN afterwards, STOPPED ITCHING, and my hair was pretty moisturized! Also it is cheaper and easier for me to purchase!
Imitation KeraCare Oil with my own additions to my all-natural blend While I did spend about $40 buying all the oils to make this stuff, buuuuttttt I will not need to purchase any more hair oil for the rest of 2007 (and maybe 08, lol).
Avacado and Shea Butter Blend I bought it to help with some scarring I was dealing with on my face, right? Well, it was sitting on my jewelry box, I'm running out the door late for work and put some on the ends of my ponytail. I ended up with the best ponytail I've had in a while. My face is also getting better.
Misses:
Fekkai Glossing Cream No wonder they gave me so many free samples-- this high-a$$ stuff SUCKS! I could figure out why my hair was so dry, fluffy, and crazy acting until I realized it was this. No gloss, no moisture, nothing but disappointment!!
PJism I'm broke!
Shima Hair I have a confession: Two years ago I bought her book on eBay... I know, I know... But I thought it sucked so bad I sold it back on there for ~$1.15. Then I found LCHF and my hair life's been great! Too, she's a miss for lying like it ain't nothing
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Stress Shedding ain't no joke when you're stressed!
Not Impressed:
Motions Pomade Um, my edges are still unruly! As is my nape! It didn't do me any harm, so it's not a miss.
Smooth N Shine Curl Activator Gel I was trying to get my "sexy, wet-look" on-- and it so didn't happen...
Still To Try:
Beyond The Zone Wax Styling Stick I'm hoping it's like the KeraCare Wax Styling Stick. That thing makes edges obedient so you can stretch a relaxer a little longer! This was cheaper, so hopefully my hair isn't gonna fall out and that it will keep the nape and edges under control!