May 2007 Hits and Misses

[*Michelle*]

HUGE hit...Mizani Thermasooth. I'm not sure the shampoo is okay for natural hair, but we love parts 2-4!

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Did you use pins or clips? I tried to use the clip with those and I struggled. I prefer to use the pins but I can't find plastic pins that accommodate the large sizeerplexed.

I have been using them with clips. I finally found the extra long pins tho, I have to give them a whirl. The pins are long in yellow plastic with steel inside.

 

[FineChyna]

i brought suave's clarifying shampoo (large size for under $2) and it worked well (decent smell, not too harsh on my hair, lathered quickly, easy to rinse, etc).

I thought for sure i was gonna have tangling problems or problems re-hydrating my hair but i was suprised to have none of these problems. i am embarrassed to say this is the first time ever i clarified but it was a painless process (thank goodness)

my mom gave me a look like i was insane for buying it and asked me 5x's if i knew what clarifying shampoo was for....lol

 

[miracle]

More Hits:
BB Oil Moisturizer (Mineral Oil-Free Formula)
Emergencia Conditioner

Revisited Hit:
L'oreal Unfrizz Smoothing Treatment

 

[FineChyna]

i am gonna add ORS's olive oil moisturizer (the one in a jar) as a miss.

i had reservations on using this because it has mineral oil in it but i used half the jar in 7 days trying to keep my hair moisturized. even when i do it at night before i go to bed my hair still feels dried (like the product was soaked up by my hair or something. i think the mineral oil is drying it out.

back to carol's daughter i go because this is not worth it. the most i had to use CD was every other day

 

[PinkAngel]

HITS:

Pibbs Dryer......dried my hair in 1 hour 10 mins.
Paul Mitchell "The Detangler".....I finally tried it, this stufff melts the tangles.
Profectiv Growth Lotion....smells good & moisture stays in.
Ion Semi-Perm Rinse....same colors as Beautiful Browns, but much more shine.

No misses!

 

[LovelyLionessa]

HITS:

Pibbs Dryer......dried my hair in 1 hour 10 mins.
Paul Mitchell "The Detangler".....I finally tried it, this stufff melts the tangles.
Profectiv Growth Lotion....smells good & moisture stays in.
Ion Semi-Perm Rinse....same colors as Beautiful Browns, but much more shine.

No misses!

Hey Msshic, where did you get your Pibbs Dryer? I heard that's a really good one.

 

[gloomgeisha]

I don't know if I already posted in this thread but my MAY 2007 Hit is definitely Vatika Oil. This stuff makes my hair so soft and I LOVE the smell.

 

[PinkAngel]

Hey Msshic, where did you get your Pibbs Dryer? I heard that's a really good one.

Hey girl, I ordered it from Sally's. It's a great dryer!

 

[Tee]

Hey girl, I ordered it from Sally's. It's a great dryer!

I had to ask because i want this dryer. What was your drying time before the Pibbs?

 

[PinkAngel]

I had to ask because i want this dryer. What was your drying time before the Pibbs?

I did a rolleset about a month ago using my Conair Rollabout, it took me close to 2 hours to dry my hair. The Conair is great for shorter hair, but brastrap & longer I don't think it's good enough.

The Pibbs has very hot air (I set mine to 50) & it has that whirlwind action so you MUST use a hair net. My saran wrap blew completely off if that gives you any idea how fast it blows.

I'm very happy I purchased this dryer, I almost got the same one BeautifuWideEyes has but I've wanted a Pibbs for so long I just went for it. The one she has sounds just as good as a Pibbs, it even looks just like it.

 

[Tee]

I did a rolleset about a month ago using my Conair Rollabout, it took me close to 2 hours to dry my hair. The Conair is great for shorter hair, but brastrap & longer I don't think it's good enough.

The Pibbs has very hot air (I set mine to 50) & it has that whirlwind action so you MUST use a hair net. My saran wrap blew completely off if that gives you any idea how fast it blows.

I'm very happy I purchased this dryer, I almost got the same one BeautifuWideEyes has but I've wanted a Pibbs for so long I just went for it. The one she has sounds just as good as a Pibbs, it even looks just like it.

Thanks so much for the reply!

 

[divinefavor]

I didn't know that Sally's sales Pibbs Dryers.

 

[preciousjewel76]

Miss

CONES!!

I posted a few days ago about my bad experience with my cone-heavy heat protectant serum. It left my hair feeling dried out, brittle, and breaking. Now, I've had a bad experience with a cone-heavy deep conditioner - Pantene R&N Breakage Defense Mask. I used it Friday night, and yesterday, I noticed that my hair was feeling dry and brittle. My hair DOES NOT feel this way if I use a cone-free deep conditioner (like Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol or an Aubrey Organics conditioner). I think I'm going to have to go completely cone-free, with the exception of serum when I decide to flatiron. My hair just really does not respond well to cones.erplexed

 

[locabouthair]

ok so when are we starting hits and misses for june? i know im not the only one who wants to start it

 

[Nanyanika]

HITS

Amla powder turned my hair dark and shiny
Ayurvedic Beauty Herbal Growth oil...i can feel my scalp tingling already
Ayurvedic Beauty Herbal tonic..moisturising on hair and makes my scalp feel cool,
vo5 moisture milks creamy peaches for co washes

 

[HoneyDew]

I didn't know that Sally's sales Pibbs Dryers.

Same here. How do you order something from Sally's? Calling?

 

[PinkAngel]

Same here. How do you order something from Sally's? Calling?

You go into the store, ask for their professional catalog & they will ring it up for you. Shipment is free if it's shipped to the store.

 

[Tee]

ok so when are we starting hits and misses for june? i know im not the only one who wants to start it

You know it will be up and running! giggles

 

[divinefavor]

How much are the Pibbs dryers? You know just in case...I pay a visit to Sally's this week.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Hits
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor DEEEEEP - I had a tube of the old formula in the white bottle and it is so good. It smelled good and gave me good slip when I was co washing. I'm scared to buy the new purple kind since everyone says they messed it up.

Pantene Brunette Expressions Color Conditioning Hydrating Therapy Treatment

Suave Professionals BioBasics Conditioner - this smells so good and is great for co washes

Pro-Line Comb Thru Lite Moisturizer - My TWA's new good friend

Misses
L'Oreal Vive Color Care 3 Minute Color Defense Treatment - Smelled like pickles and gave no slip

TRESemme 4+4 Smoothing Shampoo - lathered too much which stripped and dried out my hair

SCurl Texturizer Syling Spray - too greasy and moisture was fleeting

 

[Tee]

How much are the Pibbs dryers? You know just in case...I pay a visit to Sally's this week.

In the $300.00 price bracket.

 

[PinkAngel]

How much are the Pibbs dryers? You know just in case...I pay a visit to Sally's this week.

It's $309 + tax, I think my total was $339

 

[divinefavor]

Oh my!!!! I think I better try the Chinese knock-off version of the Pibbs. Or either save $50 from each pay check every two weeks.

 

[Brownie518]

ok so when are we starting hits and misses for june? i know im not the only one who wants to start it

You are so bad!!

 

[whitneysimone]

hit:
mizani hydrafuse and kerafuse.....GOOD stuff
mizani h2o nightime treatment (very moisturizing....stops breakage)
chi silk infusion protein reconstructor !! i loooooooooove this!

miss:
rollersettingerplexed (im going to keep working at it tho)

 

[HoneyDew]

miss:
rollersettingerplexed (im going to keep working at it tho)

This is an ongoing miss for me. I really want to get the hang of it!!

I am actually going to try one this weekend.

 

[Mortons]

Lol My miss was a roller wrap:

My hair is a poufy mess.I'm trying to stay away from that flat iron but at this rate its not gonna happen

 

[la flaca]

Hits

• Aveda Black Malva, DR, Brilliant USC & Brilliant Damage Remedy
• Henna/Indigo/Amla/Shakaki/Cassia
• Vatika Oil, Amla oil, BJC oil
• Porosity Control Shampoo

Misses

• Sulfur

 

[Qetesh]

I have been busy moving and all, but i would like to note i have a huge hit....

the PHONY PONY

this is a lifesaver on days when i dont do my hair, and to think my hair is long but i got one of those super long ponys and it actually looks good on me.