October Hits and Misses

[Tee]

Hits
Nexxus Y Serum
Nexxus Y Serum Conditioner
Nexxus Headdress Leave-in (former miss, but works great with the Y Serum!)
Affirm 5 in 1 Reconstructer


Just Ok
L'Anza Moisture Treatment (Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner is much better)


Misses
none

 

[Ipanema]

Hits:
Safflower oil (read about it on this board & loving it)
Softee Indian Hemp (good for my ends)

Misses:
Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze Conditioner (smells good, does nothing)

 

[sabie19]

Since I am currently wearing braids I would have to say that
Hits:
African Braid Sheen

Misses:
none

 

[beana3]

Big time hit
Keracare Humecto

NOT so hot about:
keracare detangling shampoo
UBH lotion moisturizer (actually i'm no so ho t about the price, i like it a lot but i think my money could be better spent on another noisturizer)

 

[lexi_24]

2 Definite Hits for my hair

Salerm Wheat Germ Mask Deep Conditioner
Salerm 21 Silk Protein leave-in

 

[Supergirl]

Wow! I didn't try anything new in October. atselfonback:

Here are my "re-visited" hits:

Elasta Creme Conditioning Shampoo
Keracare Essential Oils

 

[caralexis2005]

hits
affirm 5n1 reconstructor

possible miss
alfaparf illuminating shine finish
says its for fine hair and protects from humidity so i jumped to buy it but it smells like windex or lysol! don't know if i can bear it.

misses
cream of nature conditioner
no no no.

 

[inthepink]

Hits
Pantene Hydrating Curls Conditioner
Pantene Frizz Control Leave-In
Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Gel
Suave Professionals Awupuhi as a Leave-In
LUST
L'Oreal Hot Oil Treatment
Nature's Gate Chamomile and Lemon Verbana Shampoo

Just Ok
L'Oreal Unfrizz Shampoo (worked well but didn't like the chemical smell)
L'Oreal Unfrizz Taming Cream (need to use again)
Elasta QP Feels Like Silk
Got2B Emergency Repair Cream (need to use again)

Misses
Proclaim Cholesterol

 

[Height]

Hits

Misses
Redken Fresh curls spin control
curl defining leave-in treatment
It's suppossed to refine the shape of curly hair.
It doesn't work of 4a coily hair at all.

 

[sassygirl125]

Hits
Dabur Amla Hair Oil
Dabur Vatika Coconut Hair Oil
Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream--clean, detangled hair w/ no slippery feel!

Jessicurl Too Shea! Conditioner
Sweetcocoa's Hair Butter

Misses
BPT Wheat Germ Conditioning Cream--hair was pretty rough after rinsing.

Skala Milk Bath Conditioning Cream--I really tried to like this. No matter how I use it my hair feels rough after rinsing.

Tresemme 4+4 Marine Botanical & Mango Infused Hydrating Sealant--hard to rinse out.
Dabur Jasmine Hair Oil--too loud!
Shampoo Sedal Selective Equilibrio para Cabello Mixto--what was I thinking? I saw the detergents on the ingredient list and bought it anyway because it was Spanish!

**I'm in the product challenge. I didn't buy anything new after it started. Most of them are things I've had for months and never tried.

 

[Babygurl]

Hits
Elasta Recovery
Africa's Best Hair mayo

Misses
Aussie Moist conditioner

 

[missykeyana]

Hits
Bronner Brothers Oil Moisturizer - it's great! Just the right balance of moisture and oil

It's Okay
Mane 'n' Tail Deep Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner - the shampoo was a little strong, and the conditioner didn't exactly detangle, but I'll try them again to make sure.

Misses
Frizz-Ease Wind-Down Relaxing Creme Extra Strength Formula - did absolutely nothing. I've gotten better results using my Elasta QP Mango Butter for a blowout.

 

[ATLwavylocks]

Hits:
UBH Moisturizer
UBH Conditioner
Olive Oil
Daily Defense Conditioner (for no poo)
Daily Defense Conditioner plus baking soda (to clarify)

Misses:
Creme of Nature
Elucence Conditioner

 

[LABETT]

HITS
10 en 1 conditioner
nacidit olive oil conditioner
salerm 21 silk protein leave-in

MISSES
10 en 1 shampoo-sucks

 

[soulchild]

HITS
Lekair Cholesterol
Aussie Slip Detangler

MISSES
Lustrasilk Aloe Vera Detangling Formula

 

[ChasingBliss]

HITS
100% pure shea butter
olive oil
Suave Humectant Conditioner
Nexxus Keraphix (this really gave my hair strength)
No misses yet

 

[licutiexx]

Hits
1) Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel
2) daily defense tender apple conditioner

Jury Still Out
Africa's Best Moisturizing Shampoo

 

[katie]

Hits
1.Nexxus Therappe-I love love love this
2.Nexxus Humectress
3.Suave Humectant Conditioner
4.Nature's Gate Chamomile Shampoo

Just OK
1.Biolage Daily leave-in Tonic

 

[miss_brown]

HUGE Hits
Heating Conditioners
10 en 1 Conditioner

Hits
Pantene Smooth & Sleek Conditioner
Citrishine Highly Polished Glossing Pomade

Undecided
Surge Revitalizer Plus 14
Fantasia IC Pure Tea Oil Moisturizer

Misses
None

 

[MissB]

Hits:
1. L'Oreal Liss Extreme Shampoo and Conditioner
2. Frederic Fekkai Glossing Creme with Olive Oil
3. Bumble and Bumble Leave-In Conditioner
4. Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Mask

Undecided
UBH Lotion Moisturizer
Barry Fletcher Herbal Hair Grease

Misses
Elasta QP Recovery (I'm allergic to chamomile. It makes me itch)
Mijara Hair Dress
Barry Fletcher Honeysuckle Moisturizing Shampoo

 

[Allandra]

Hits:
Dabur Vatika Coconut Hair Oil
(My hair buddy sent me a bottle of this).

Misses:
None

 

[sithembile]

Massive hits
Biolage leave in (thanks to all the fab reviews!)
Jason sea kelp conditioner

Undecided
Aveda damage control

Misses
Kemy oil conditioner
Neutrogena tgel

 

[jazzyfunknastee]

Hits:
Garnier Fructis Shampoo and Conditioner (the shampoo has SLS though)

Just Ok:
Dove Conditioner

Misses:
Dove Shampoo
Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo (both stripped the heck outta my hair)
Dove C

 

[SilkyandSmooth]

Hits - LUST, Salerm 21, Olive Oil
No misses.

 

[cutebajangirl]

Hits: none
Misses: Pantene Intensive Resoration treatment.

 

[Honi]

Hit:
Giovanni's smooth as silk conditioner

Miss:
Dove intensive conditioner
LUST - put aside for a moment. May try again in the future.

 

[lunalight7]

HITS

Braidouts
Phonytail Buns
Adding oil and honey to conditioners
Razac Perfect for Perms Leave-In

Undecided:
Mirta's S Oil Treatment Shampoo (nned to try again)
Nioxin Follicle Booster (still waiting....)

Misses:

None

 

[Isis]

Hits:
A 64-page book from Sally's called, "5-Minute Fun Finishes: 18 Easy Up-Dos & Make-Up Step-by-Steps". Great protective styles with color pictures!

Misses:
None

 

[shinyblackhair]

My list of (albeit expensive) hits:

*EVO oil* tried and true LOVE IT!!!!
Redken all soft shampoo
Kenra Moisturizing shampoo and cond.
Kiehls creme with silk groom
Down Under Naturals papaya conditioner - actually I've had this since the summer, but it didn't do much for my thick hair, HOWEVER this work great as a leave in and it's really cheap too.
Loreal Vive shampoo and cond.

Just okay:
Redken All Sof Heavy Cream
Infusium 23 leave in (I will be replacing this with the Biolage Leave in tonic)
Clairol Fruit Fusions (great on my DD's hair, not mine)
World of Curls moisturizing comb out spray, would be a hit if it wasn't so dang oily, but it works.

Miss:
None praise the Lord, I don't have money to waste, LOL

 

[joyous]

Hits-LUST

Misses-Salerm 21