May 2016: Hits & Misses

[IDareT'sHair]

@AgeinATL @bajandoc86
Thanks Ladies for listing additional ways you plan to try SSI's Sugar Peach!

 

[KinksAndInk]

I've always just stored mine in a closet with no issues. Now I have a room and I just store them on the shelf. The only thing I store in the fridge are the teas I brew for tea rinsing.

I may try a shelf in the basement. Or the barely used bathroom.

Put them in a box marked 'Xmas Decorations' or 'Plumbing Supplies'.

That might just work.

 

[PJaye]

I may try a shelf in the basement. Or the barely used bathroom.


That might just work.

It's always worked for me. I have several older, very nosy siblings and I've hid stuff in boxes with distasteful labels for years. Some other good ones are 'Tangled Xmas Lights' and 'IRS/Tax Files'.

 

[KinksAndInk]

It's always worked for me. I have several older, very nosy siblings and I've hid stuff in boxes with distasteful labels for years. Some other good ones are 'Tangled Xmas Lights' and 'IRS/Tax Files'.

Lol I'm nosy. I'd be all in that IRS/ tax files folder

 

[PJaye]

Lol I'm nosy. I'd be all in that IRS/ tax files folder

OK, no soup for you.

 

[KinksAndInk]

OK, no soup for you.

In my defense...well my excuse for being nosy...I used to do taxes so I'm always curious about what deductions folks missed. One year I was at my cousin's house being all nosy and she was about to cuss me out until I told her that she could take more deductions and get an extra $1500+ back. I made the corrections and she took me to Red Lobster and got me an extra extra extra nice bday gift that year. I'm nosy for the good of the people lol.

 

[Saludable84]

@AgeinATL @bajandoc86
Thanks Ladies for listing additional ways you plan to try SSI's Sugar Peach!

With its texture, I don't see why it cannot be used either way. I'm not dedicated enough to cowashing to test it out. I think not fully rinsing it out it not a bad idea or diluting it with some wata. I'm definitely open to the possibilities.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I'm definitely open to the possibilities.

@Saludable84
So Am I.

 

[Saludable84]

Hit:
Doing a mini shop and thinking "my natural hair is between shoulder and arm pit length" and stretching it to see it is BSB/top of BSL.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Saludable84 Nice! I can't wait for my natural hair to reach BSL/MBL . The longest layer of my hair is grazing APL.

 

[divachyk]

Ultimate Miss:
Kurlee Belle Thirsty Kurls - tried this on more than one occasion with relaxed hair and transitioning hair and it's a bust. My hair feels great at first but when my hair finishes air drying -- looka hea'....tragic. Thinking it's the aloe content.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Hits
MHC Type 4 Cream- I really like it as a sealant.
NG Light Mouisturising Spritz- Great as a refresher.

Miss
This entire transitioning process- From the long detangling sessions to the line of demacation breakage in some areas... Has me hating my hair at times. *Exhales slowly*
BN Coco Castor Nectar Leave in- I used to love this but it's not doing anything for my hair now, it just feels dry afterwards.

 

[AgeinATL]

Hits
MHC Type 4 Cream- I really like it as a sealant.
NG Light Mouisturising Spritz- Great as a refresher.

Miss
This entire transitioning process- From the long detangling sessions to the line of demacation breakage in some areas... Has me hating my hair at times. *Exhales slowly*
BN Coco Castor Nectar Leave in- I used to love this but it's not doing anything for my hair now, it just feels dry afterwards.

I know how you feel girl. I felt the same way. I hated my hair and I felt ugly when I had bad hair days. I suggest some type of protective style to help get you through this phase. Have you tried wigs?

 

[AgeinATL]

Miss:
Camille Rose Moroccan Pear Conditioning Custard. I HATE the smell of this product. It smells just like a relaxer. I initially bought it to use as a rinse out to help with detangling and add some moisture. It does neither. It is way too thick to help with detangling. You have to really water it down to get some slip. I left it in for about 20 minutes and rinsed. Absolutely NO moisture and no softness. I gave it to my sister. I have NEVER hated a Camille Rose product but this one is terrible.

Not taking a hint from @rileypak and picking up several bottles of the Shescentit Sugar Peach conditioner. While I haven't tried it yet, the reviews from @Saludable84 and @flyygirlll2 make me wish that I had picked up more bottles. I just hope that she makes it a permanent item in her line.

 

[Saludable84]

@Saludable84 Nice! I can't wait for my natural hair to reach BSL/MBL . The longest layer of my hair is grazing APL.

Your definitely going to get there. I wasn't even expecting that. Outside of wash day, I do absolutely nada to my hair

 

[flyygirlll2]

@AgeinATL Yeah, this is the worst I've ever felt about my hair. I know the feeling will eventually pass but still. I have tried wigs but that wasn't really working for me so I ditched it. The SSI Sugar Peach Conditioner is good. I might try it as a leave in/rinse out next time.

@Saludable84 I'm hoping to be there by next year. This September will make it 24 months post. I don't really do that much to my hair either besides wash day too. Low manipulation and protective styling have worked well for me.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

New Hits
Cream and Coco Pink Ginger and Anise Botanically Infused Scalp Honey, lovely scent, soothing to scalp and hair closest to scalp feels supple
Cream and Coco Ginger Peach Cider Botanically infused kombucha cider tea, for face, keeping my skin looking RIGHT~!
Nurcreations Egyptian Face cream, moist ,soft skin

Continued Hits
APB Leave in conditioner and Yerba Concentrate. , GREAT at keeping the hair moist and soft

 

[flyygirlll2]

@shawnyblazes I've only been using the Yerba Concentrate on my edges. Hmmmm....I didn't think to use it as a mouisturizing spritz on my hair. Do you find the YC to be more mouisturizing on the hair than the APB leave in?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@shawnyblazes I've only been using the Yerba Concentrate on my edges. Hmmmm....I didn't think to use it as a mouisturizing spritz on my hair. Do you find the YC to be more mouisturizing on the hair than the APB leave in?

No, it is not more moisturizing than the APB Leave in, but together they are great. If I had to choose, Id go with the APB but the Yerba has great nourishing ingredients for my protective styled hair. I cant use spritzs/sprays on hair thats loose. Does not a thing but when the hair is contained together ,its most effective and reaches all the strands.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@shawnyblazes Thanks! So you're using both on your hair at the same time? I'm trying to find another use for the YC. I wear my hair is 2 strand twists pinned in a bun a majority of the time. I've been spritzing my hair lately since its been getting warmer.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@shawnyblazes Thanks! So you're using both on your hair at the same time? I'm trying to find another use for the YC. I wear my hair is 2 strand twists pinned in a bun a majority of the time. I've been spritzing my hair lately since its been getting warmer.

Yes, I spritz the Yerba first and massage it in, then the APB. That seems to give me the sheen to my hair and boost of moisture that the Yerba doesnt alone. Using the Yerba alone I dont get the sheen because it has a lot of essential oils and no carriers so I feel like I'm sealing it to so speak with the APB

 

[Ajna]

My new hit is the soultanicals fluff a licious curl cream
I have been slacking on the wash days and this stuff has kept my hair nice and moisturized!

 

[Rastafarai]

Hit: Siamese Twists Cupuacu Carrot Moisture Butter

I admit I JUST opened up the box but I am loving the consistency of this product thus far. Its a water-based moisturizer that's a bit on the thicker side but its light enough to easily dissolve into the hair. It smells great too - nice and light floral scent (sweet pea scent). I can't quite describe it. Will definitely be repurchasing! I've attached a picture to show the consistency.

Ingredients: Deionized water, safflower, cocoa, cupuacu, carrot extract, sachi inchi oil, aloe vera, silk protein, emulsifying wax, germall plus

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Rastafarai

Huge Siamese Twists STAN here. I know it's Great! She was my Fall/Winter go-to.

However, she needs to work on those recent small discounts and those overly inflated shipping costs.

 

[JulietWhiskey]

HIT: Pre-pooing with Nutiva Super Food Shortening!
Leaves my hair soft and with very little breakage, even when using a clarifying poo! And I love that I can find it in stores!

THE JURY IS STILL OUT: Hairveda Amala Cream Wash and Elucence Conditioner
Amala's Pros: I like the smell and it doesn't strip my hair AT. ALL. But neither does co-washing...also, I don't feel like I need to pre-poo when using this because it would leave my hair too oily.
Amala's Cons: My hair and scalp did not feel clean, which is the purpose of washing my hair.
Verdict: I will continue to use it and see how it performs but if it doesn't change from "Meh" to "Hit" I will not repurchase.

Eluecence Pros: Nice, light fragrance that is PERFECT for using as a moisturizer before bedtime!
Elucence Cons: Not moisturizing enough. In fact, it is only SLIGHTLY more moisturizing than using nothing at all.
Verdict: Will use up the bottle and see how it continues to perform since I purchased a liter of this mug and some reviews says it performs better with time. But I'm already looking at a few bulk vendors for a replacement...

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@JulietWhiskey
Nice Review.

 

[JulietWhiskey]

@JulietWhiskey
Nice Review.

Thank you @IDareT'sHair and @shawnyblazes and @rileypak for the Elucence recommendation! You guys were right: the scent is very light and does not get wit my nose, lol! I appreciate it, ladies!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@JulietWhiskey

Glad we could help. Hopefully, you'll be able to get HV's Amala Cream Rinse to work for you.

 

[Damaris.Elle]

HIT:
-Drinking Uncle Lee's Bamboo tea...I feel like it has contributed to some of the growth I've seen lately.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

HIT:
Mission:Condition's Liquid Satin