Product Review: Pure Glycerine *concentrate*

[Peachtree]

Hey y'all,
I've Just discovered a marvelous new moisturizer

that works wonders on softening & straigthening my new growth. It also keeps my length hair very moisturized & shiny ALL DAY, without leaving a gunky, oily feeling.

Ok, here it is...... Pure Glycerine *concentrate*,

in a yellow bottle, black cap & writing. It costs $3.59 for 8 Fl. oz.

Ingredients: Pure glycerin

It reads "an economical way to make hair soft & easy to manage. Adds a glistening, healthy-looking sheen. With no greasy build-up. Makes the perfect curl activator or regular conditioning spray. Conditions afros & relaxed hair and activates the curl."

Directions... "Simply mix with equal amout of water in a spray bottle. Apply generous amounts to hair and scalp. Best results after the third day of use."

I have occasionally mixed it with other products with good results, but I've never used it as directed.... until last week.

I mixed it in a spray bottle with distilled water then applied it to my "dry" hair until fully wet. I then made a bun & allowed my hair to air dry. I intentionally did not add any oil cuz i wanted to see what results i'd get from the glycerine/water alone. When dry, my new growth was INCREDIBLY SOFT, to the point that I could run my fingers through it from forehead to neck.

I'm 12 wks post relaxer & my new growth is MASSIVE...curly, wavy & THICK... for the past 4 or so weeks i have not bothered it much, trying to avoid breakage, However, now I can do as i will with it.... I'M AMAZED AT THE SOFTNESS!!!

Now I can't wait to try this on wet hair

. when I do, then I'll make sure to update this thread. BTW, If u like S-Curl, then u'll also like this... it's the 2nd ingredient in S-Curl (behind water).

Just thought I'd share this with my crew!

 

[debyjay]

Re: Product Review: Pure Glycerine

OK I have one question -- is the July challenge still on? You know the one I'm talking about? Something about products hmmmmmm LOL

 

[Peachtree]

Re: Product Review: Pure Glycerine

Hey there,
I'm not in the challenge

. I'm free as a bird to buy at will

. I've actually had this glycerine for several months... but I'm going product shopping tomorrow

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[brownrelaxedhair]

And to think I signed my name up for the friggin July challenge,...

 

[tekmommie]

Glad its working out for you!!

I use pure glycerin also...I love it. I had been flashing back to when my hair was long and gorgeous...one of my main staples was %100 pure glycerin.

 

[Brownie]

Hello Peachtree

I'm one step ahead of you. I already use this product and love it. I know exactly which bottle you're talking about. If you decide to buy it in bulk or a larger bottle, Camden/Grey (sp??????) has it for pretty cheap on-line. It's only $8 for 64oz. Hey, keep the reviews coming

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Thanks Peachtree. Here's another one to add to my list. Where do you get it from?

 

[Peachtree]

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And to think I signed my name up for the friggin July challenge,...

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. Well u only have 21 more days to go

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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And to think I signed my name up for the friggin July challenge,...

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. Well u only have 21 more days to go

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That seems like an eternity!

 

[Peachtree]

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Glad its working out for you!!

I use pure glycerin also...I love it. I had been flashing back to when my hair was long and gorgeous...one of my main staples was %100 pure glycerin.

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This is definitely a staple now

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

Yeah. That's one way of looking at it....But its good. Its literally stopped me going out and buying after reviews like this one would have.

I already use scurl anyway and love it so that'll keep me going till I choose to go for glycerin.

 

[Peachtree]

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Hello Peachtree

I'm one step ahead of you. I already use this product and love it. I know exactly which bottle you're talking about. If you decide to buy it in bulk or a larger bottle, Camden/Grey (sp??????) has it for pretty cheap on-line. It's only $8 for 64oz. Hey, keep the reviews coming

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Thanks gurl

I'm gonna need to buy bulk cuz girlfriend's gettin' low

. I truly appreciate it

.

 

[Peachtree]

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Thanks Peachtree. Here's another one to add to my list. Where do you get it from?

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No prob luv

From a local (Asian) bss. It was also in a local health food store, but it was $1 more...

 

[CICI24]

Peachtree does it make your hair feel sticky?

CICI

 

[Peachtree]

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Peachtree does it make your hair feel sticky?

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Not at all.

Let me add... when 1st applied on dry hair, it is wet & slick / oily. But when dry, it is *Not* oily at all. "Sticky" doesn't even come into play. S-Curl has a "sticky / gunky" feeling to it, Not pure glycerine. (Just for the record...I love me sum S-Curl with it's gunky heavy feel to it...I know that it's weighing down my hair... that's a plus for my updo's).

 

[sithembile]

I used to use glycerin on my skin and it would make it soft and moisturised when I put it on, but when it dried it would be sticky and and shiny, but not really moisturised anymore. I wonder of it would have the same effect on the hair.

 

[Peachtree]

If u try it sithembile, make sure to let us know how it works for u.

 

[Allandra]

Nice review. Thanks.

 

[sithembile]

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If u try it sithembile, make sure to let us know how it works for u.

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I sure will!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

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Thanks Peachtree. Here's another one to add to my list. Where do you get it from?

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No prob luv

From a local (Asian) bss. It was also in a local health food store, but it was $1 more...

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Thanks Peachtree!

 

[CurlyCrly]

I am finding this thread very interesting. Some of us have been talking about using glycerin/water sprays (instead of s-curl) for a while now. Now it's like nobody ever mentioned it on here before. I guess that's the reality of hair forums. It depends on who is doing the posting.

Glad you all are becoming interested in this because it is a good alternative to the store bought products that do the same thing.

 

[Lindy]

I can't remember where, but I know that I read recently that over time, glycerin weakens the hair...

(trying to remember where I read that!!!!

 

[debyjay]

As usual moderation is key.

 

[ThursdayGirl]

I remember reading that too Lindy. I know it was mentioned on the forum some time ago.

 

[Peachtree]

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Nice review. Thanks.

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You're quite welcome

 

[Peachtree]

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I can't remember where, but I know that I read recently that over time, glycerin weakens the hair...

(trying to remember where I read that!!!!

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Hey Lindy
Yeah, I've read that here too somewhere... and believe me, I'm VERY, VERY CAREFUL about what I put in my hair. I'm not trying to lose length nor thickness, u know? But as already mentioned, I'll agree, "moderation is the key".

I'm using it primarily to soften / straighten my "12 wks post relaxer" new growth, which it does splendidly. After touching up on Sept 1, I'm going back to my distilled water mixed with Hot 6 oil as my primary moisturizer. When the new growth becomes unmanageable again (12 wks), then it's back to the pure glycerine.

Thanks for reminding me of the drawbacks luv.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Yes it is good to know about the drawbacks. Thanks.

 

[prettygirl]

Tanks for the produt review ladies I am going to try it on my new groth as son as it becomes unmanagable

 

[Allandra]

Thanks for letting us know Lindy. I had no idea.

 

[CaramelKiss]

Hey Peachtree

In addition to adding it to my spray bottle, I also a tiny drop of it with some conditoner as my leave-in. Turned out very nice!!! Hair is nice, shiny and soft!!