Komaza Care HAIR ANALYSIS Service - Rave!

[Morganite]

KammyGirl... You're not the only one I still haven't received my kit... Hopefully Monday

 

[PeaceFlow]

Not really looking forward to collecting my hair. The idea of letting my hair dry with no product and no stretching, then COMBING it.erplexed

My hair is dry like brillo when I do it like that with regular shampoo.

May have to let it dry, collect hair, re wet, moisturise and stretch -_- Long morning/afternoon tomorrow.

 

[Amarilles]

What is your normal routine? I'm going wash as normal, DC and condition as normal and finger-detangle while the hair is wet as normal. I'll moisturize afterward. I wouldn't comb on dry hair for fear that I'd end up giving them more breakage than the norm.

I'll also collect hair this weekend. I'm annoyed because I had my collected hair but as I thought they shipped to me (internationally) I got rid of the hair, figuring that I'd do it over when it arrives as I'm transitioning and wanted as much new growth as possible. Then they emailed it :/ I washed my hair this weekend and wanted to clarify for them...well I had the worst reaction to the protein in the shampoo (I didn't realize!) and ended up detangling from 1PM to 12AM (with breaks) and forgot all about Komaza. I was just focusing on not having to BC early. SIGH... this probably why we should just all stick to our normal routines...me wanting to clarify nearly left me bald. Lol.

 

[PeaceFlow]

LOL! I was thinking about clarifying too but I'm not at home. Just bought a regular Herbal Essenses shampoo and will shampoo twice.

I had the same thing with the international email.

At the moment I usually:

Detangle as much as possible
Shampoo my hair and rinse
Add oil, or moisturiser
Stretch my hair in bands
Wait hours for it to dry
Then comb through and cornrow

The first and last bit is when I see my shed hair.

Are you going to collect them by finger detangling? That may work for me because I'd be able to do my usual routine straight after. My hair is still kinky obviously after I stretch my hair, just less shrinkage, so maybe it's not best to send it in like that.

ETA : 1pm - 12am

 

[faithVA]

Vanthie[/URL];18086163]Not really looking forward to collecting my hair. The idea of letting my hair dry with no product and no stretching, then COMBING it.erplexed

My hair is dry like brillo when I do it like that with regular shampoo.

May have to let it dry, collect hair, re wet, moisturise and stretch -_- Long morning/afternoon tomorrow.

ooh don't do that. When do you usually detangle?

Eta: Ok I see. Maybe just this one time you can condition after you shampoo to detangle and get the shed hair.

 

[PeaceFlow]

I detangle before and after the shampoo on dry hair.

Did you collect yours from damp/wet hair?

 

[faithVA]

Vanthie[/USER];18086927]

I detangle before and after the shampoo on dry hair.

Did you collect yours from damp/wet hair?

The first time I just took hair from the cover I have over my shower drain to catch hair.

The second time, I sectioned it off. I detangled with conditioner on. Then I just took the hair and rinsed it.

 

[virtuenow]

Not really looking forward to collecting my hair. The idea of letting my hair dry with no product and no stretching, then COMBING it.erplexed

My hair is dry like brillo when I do it like that with regular shampoo.

May have to let it dry, collect hair, re wet, moisturise and stretch -_- Long morning/afternoon tomorrow.

Vanthie Don't do that. Why would you? I just did my regular routine and collected hair after applying leave-in and detangling. I've had two analysis' w/Komaza and never had a problem. I only shampoo my scalp and co-wash the rest of my hair. I had a touch of leave in too. You're taking it to another unnecessary level.

 

[coyacoy]

Vanthie.... you could also just do your normal routine and then do a quick shampoo to the ball of shed hair let it dry and then send it.... I did the same process virtuenow described and mine was fine as well

 

[sharifeh]

oh, i also just washed as normal and collected my hair from the drain/comb .... i hope it doesnt have to be that meticulous

 

[PeaceFlow]

Done. Took a little while, but not too long.

Didn't add anything after the shampoo. Just parted my hair as I usually do, but worked some shed hair out of each section first and labelled the packets accordingly. Moisturized and banded the sections after as usual.

The back/nape of my hair is really thin compared to the front. I hope they can help me with that.

 

[StarScream35]

So I got my analysis this morning (not from Komaza) and I'm pleased to say my hair is healthy. Yes healthy. I had one done before and my hair was heat and relaxer damaged and this time my elasticity is normal and my hair is in great condition. I'm so happy because I feel like I can put my hair journey on cruise control and relax. I have been using products with cones, sulfates and mineral oil so apparently this doesn't hurt everybody's hair. (Mostly Dominican) I've always been big on using products that YOUR hair likes vs what the latest trend or masses are doing. I tried all that sulfate free, cone free, natural stuff but it wasn't for my hair. I decided to listen to MY hair and it responded.

 

[PeaceFlow]

StarScream35

What did you do differently between the first results and the second? How did you reverse the damage?

 

[faithVA]

So I got my analysis this morning (not from Komaza) and I'm pleased to say my hair is healthy. Yes healthy. I had one done before and my hair was heat and relaxer damaged and this time my elasticity is normal and my hair is in great condition. I'm so happy because I feel like I can put my hair journey on cruise control and relax. I have been using products with cones, sulfates and mineral oil so apparently this doesn't hurt everybody's hair. (Mostly Dominican) I've always been big on using products that YOUR hair likes vs what the latest trend or masses are doing. I tried all that sulfate free, cone free, natural stuff but it wasn't for my hair. I decided to listen to MY hair and it responded.

I am glad that you have beautiful, healthy hair. Glad you were able to turn things around.

 

[StarScream35]

Vanthie

First of all I stopped all the natural hair products that were causing dryness and major tangles and tangled hair usually means broken hair during the detangling sessions. I really went hard with the Dominican products because I find that Dominican products do what they say vs American products will say it and don't do it. If I need a product that is gonna moisturize then by golly it better moisturize. S-Curl and Aphogee 2 step became my new best friends. And so did the Tangle Tamer (not the Tangle Teezer). And that's about it. I never ever protective style. I feel that if I'm doing all this hard work, somebody gone see this crown of beautiful coils! I sleep with a satin cap on at night. I do scalp massages and every other night or every three nights I baggy with olive oil which my hair looooves. Coconut oil and Shea butter dries my hair out so I stay away from both them! I wash my hair every other day and air-dry. Some people say washing every other day for black folks is too excessive but yet another hair myth stomped. It apparently is good for my hair! Strangely enough, I rarely ever do deep conditions, my hair is fine with those Dominican rinses. I use the entire hair line of a product. The shampoo, conditioner and the leave in.

 

[StarScream35]

Oh yeah, and for bagging hair, get those hydra-caps. Those things are amazing. I get em from Sally's whenever they have em. They seem to sell out fast!

 

[PeaceFlow]

Thanks It's funny about some the natural products. My hair didn't like many I tried and seemed to tangle on itself too, but I kept trying stuff since it worked for other naturals

Did you stop using heat?

 

[StarScream35]

Thanks It's funny about some the natural products. My hair didn't like many I tried and seemed to tangle on itself too, but I kept trying stuff since it worked for other naturals

Did you stop using heat?

Vanthie

Totally forgot to mention heat. No I don't use it at all. It's funny since it's not apart of my life anymore, I forget to ever mention it. I also forgot to mention, I transitioned to natural without the big chop.

 

[Morganite]

I had to email Komaza.. I still haven't received my kit... Order since March 5th

 

[MonaRae]

I think I got my kit. I say think b/c I'm a bit puzzled, are you to send your hair sample in an envelope? I mean a normal size mailing envelope used for a folded 8.5 x 10 sheet of papper?

 

[faithVA]

I think I got my kit. I say think b/c I'm a bit puzzled, are you to send your hair sample in an envelope? I mean a normal size mailing envelope used for a folded 8.5 x 10 sheet of papper?

Yes that is it.

I'm not sure why they call it a kit because I think it gives everyone the wrong impression. A little further up, I questioned why they don't just have you send your hair in an envelope. It would save a lot of time. There isn't anything special about the envelope, they have just addressed it and stamped it

 

[PeaceFlow]

I just sent mine today via Air mail. It says it will get there in 5 days.

Wonder what the realistic waiting times will be for processing

 

[virtuenow]

Yes that is it.

I'm not sure why they call it a kit because I think it gives everyone the wrong impression. A little further up, I questioned why they don't just have you send your hair in an envelope. It would save a lot of time. There isn't anything special about the envelope, they have just addressed it and stamped it

Well the kit used to have stuff in it-- when I first did my analysis- it was a small packet. They are clearly revamping things as it relates to the analysis. Give them a little time (and patience) and I'm sure Komaza will even everything out!

 

[LdyKamz]

Well the kit used to have stuff in it-- when I first did my analysis- it was a small packet. They are clearly revamping things as it relates to the analysis. Give them a little time (and patience) and I'm sure Komaza will even everything out!

What sort of fun stuff? Like samples and stuff. I'm sorry I missed that. I knew I should have tried harder to order during the summer.

 

[faithVA]

Well the kit used to have stuff in it-- when I first did my analysis- it was a small packet. They are clearly revamping things as it relates to the analysis. Give them a little time (and patience) and I'm sure Komaza will even everything out!

Um, I don't know nothing bout no samples and I signed up within a few weeks of coyacoy. Are you sure it wasn't just you that got stuff You have some connections I don't know about.

My girl Tashboog signed up behind me, I don't remember her saying she got stuff.

Ok I want to see hands. Who got something in their package. Stop hiding, come on out.

 

[Rozlewis]

faithVA, I received my hair analysis kit in the mail. I think you and I ordered on the same day. I ordered on the Tuesday that they started accepting new orders. I can't remember the exact date. It is funny because I sent an e-mail asking about the hair analysis information and they told me it was being mailed that day. Now, I don't know if that was just a coincidence or if they mailed it because I was calling. Hmmmm.

 

[MileHighDiva]

StarScream35 what service did you use for your analysis, and how much did it cost?

 

[Amarilles]

I think the other well known analysis service is Live Curly Live Free. I used them but they don't really talk about hair and scalp health, they tell you your hair properties. Mine for example were "Texture: Coarse - Porosity: Normal - Elasticity: Normal" and there's a copied/pasted text that goes along with each section. It's not very personalized. I bought it for my BF too and we had the same porosity and elasticity, and the text was the very same. His hair is also straight (type 1) and it was funny seeing all the "your curls needs X, Y, Z" in his write up

All in all, it's great if you don't know your hair properties or if you think they may have changed. But it doesn't dig very deep, if that's what you're after.

 

[StarScream35]

@StarScream35 what service did you use for your analysis, and how much did it cost?

I tried the one from livefreelivecurly that was mentioned by a few ladies here a few years back. It cost $19.99. I'm surprised more ladies don't talk about it.

 

[Morganite]

I finally received my kit..