Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

JerriBlank said:
I set right to work tryna dupe that thang! Lmao! My hair loves glycerin, so I added some DHphue acv stuff, some raw acv as well, to some It's a 10 silk balm, and added some oils listed in the ingredient list as well. I was wondering why their product was brown. The acv does it. My consistency is off, compared to their product, but my hair was smooth. I want to use this long term before I review. I've been applying it everyday since I posted.
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I'm excited! Please keep me posted! Impressivo!
 
I have a feeling that Curl Junkie -- a line I haven't had the opportunity to yet try -- might be a game changer brand for me. I won't let myself order the two Curl Junkie sample packs yet, because I already have too many products to use up and trial.

If I could find a deep conditioner that rescues/heals/resets/softens/detangles/elongates my hair like Shea Moisture's High Porosity Masque, then I could abandon Shea Moisture as a brand completely. I really wonder if Curl Junkie has anything like it. I hope so. I won't get to find out for quite a while, though.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
I have a feeling that Curl Junkie -- a line I haven't had the opportunity to yet try -- might be a game changer brand for me. I won't let myself order the two Curl Junkie sample packs yet, because I already have too many products to use up and trial.

If I could find a deep conditioner that rescues/heals/resets/softens/detangles/elongates my hair like Shea Moisture's High Porosity Masque, then I could abandon Shea Moisture as a brand completely. I really wonder if Curl Junkie has anything like it. I hope so. I won't get to find out for quite a while, though.
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I was a little dissapointed with their smoothing cream. It doesn't work very well with my real hair but works great on my curly wig hair.
 
Shea Moisture really irritates me, and I should care less. :lol: I try to figure out what my problem is with them, besides just the fact that I've tried lots of their products with poor results.

I think it's the fact that the have SO MANY datgum products that seem all the same to me. Maybe I'm wrong and all these products really do have different enough formulas. But sometimes I wonder if they're just varying these products a tiny bit before fully testing them before making them available.

And why can't they have good or even decent scents?
 
I was experiencing severe buildup on my hair and scalp for months and nothing seemed to help. I was lathering twice sometimes 3 times and my hair still seemed oily. I stopped using oil based growth aids (mn, liquid gold, etc.) and now my scalp is healthier than ever. And no more oily hair!

Instead of an oil based growth aid, I use a liquid (Nioxin system 1 or Density Restoration). If anyone else is dealing with buildup it could be from oils or thick products like mn. I was hesitant to use something water based, because I wear my hair straight often.
 
I have to remind myself to use this living proof perfect hair day night cap overnight protector as a prepoo next week. I got a sample in my Sephora play box last month and I'm not expecting a miracle but being a semi-pj, I "need" to try it. I also have a sample or Briogeo (sp?) gel that I need to try but that might not happen until next year.
 
I just made my first mixture of henna: 1/2 a cup of Napur henna plus one can of coconut milk.

I like the smell of Napur henna powder. Smells like lawn grass, to me! :look: I heard the mixture can smell not so good, so I hope there's no change in smell. I will let it sit for 8 hours, as the Minimalist Beauty blog creator recommends. Then husband will apply it and I'll let it sit overnight.

I am SOOOOOOOO curious about what this will do to my hair. If over time henna applications reduce tangling for me, then my 40-something-year-old self WILL attempt a cartwheel. :headspin:
 
IDareT'sHair said:
@victory777

This Pic actually gives you the best look at it's consistency. It's an Oily/Creamy/Lotion-y type product.

Put it this way, I've asked x3 separate vendors to produce a duplicate and none of them could.:love:

Plus they smell amazing!:lick:

http://sarenzobeauty.com/Creamy-Oil-Limited-Edition.html
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Thank You so much!! I ordered 3 creamy oils: lemon sugar bunt cake, blue Hawaiian, and blue walnut cake. I kept seeing your reviews and I got weak:headspin:. I've asked Ms. Erica also
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
I just made my first mixture of henna: 1/2 a cup of Napur henna plus one can of coconut milk.

I like the smell of Napur henna powder. Smells like lawn grass, to me! :look: I heard the mixture can smell not so good, so I hope there's no change in smell. I will let it sit for 8 hours, as the Minimalist Beauty blog creator recommends. Then husband will apply it and I'll let it sit overnight.

I am SOOOOOOOO curious about what this will do to my hair. If over time henna applications reduce tangling for me, then my 40-something-year-old self WILL attempt a cartwheel. :headspin:
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Have you seen this?


When I first saw it, I really wanted to try her detangler, but I'm too cheap to buy it and I don't like to get products online.

But these are the ingredients:
Love, Passion, Care, Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera juice), Distilled Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Organic Extra Virgin Olive) oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed (unrefined macadamia nut) Oil, Dl-Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) Butyrospermum Parkii (Raw Shea Butter), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocos Nucifera (Organic Coconut)oil, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Mentha Piperita (peppermint) oil.

I was also impressed with this lady's DIY detangler.



I'm sorry shea moisture doesn't work for you. I just bought the coconut hibiscus shampoo and conditioner and tried it on a smal portion of my hair. I noticed that with this shampoo, it was less tangled than with other poos I've tried. And the conditioner makes it easier to comb my hair out. I hope my results are good when I wash my whole head this weekend.
 
beingofserenity said:
Have you seen this?


When I first saw it, I really wanted to try her detangler, but I'm too cheap to buy it and I don't like to get products online.

But these are the ingredients:
Love, Passion, Care, Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera juice), Distilled Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Organic Extra Virgin Olive) oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed (unrefined macadamia nut) Oil, Dl-Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) Butyrospermum Parkii (Raw Shea Butter), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocos Nucifera (Organic Coconut)oil, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Mentha Piperita (peppermint) oil.

I was also impressed with this lady's DIY detangler.



I'm sorry shea moisture doesn't work for you. I just bought the coconut hibiscus shampoo and conditioner and tried it on a smal portion of my hair. I noticed that with this shampoo, it was less tangled than with other poos I've tried. And the conditioner makes it easier to comb my hair out. I hope my results are good when I wash my whole head this weekend.
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Wow, @beingofserenity! :kiss:

Thank you so much! So the demo videos and reviews for that TM detangler look really good!

I just ordered a detangler from Soultanicals -- their new(er) Slip-N-Slide, Knot-Proof Hair Glide.

INGREDIENTS: Distilled Water Botanically Infused with Slippery Elm, Oatstraw, Okra & Marshmallow Root, Certified Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocoa Butter, Stearalkonium Chloride, Pro-Vitamin B5, Guar Gum, Mushroom Gum, Vegetable Silk, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Sorbic Acid, Phthalate-Free Fragrance, an extra slide of soulistic flava & LOVE! FLAVA: Cotton Candy Delight

These ingredients overlap somewhat with the TM detangler's ingredients. If this detangler doesn't work too well, I will look into the TM one. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing.

I liked the video of the homemade detangler, but I know I'm too lazy for that! :lol:

And please pay me no mind regarding my Shea Moisture rants! LOL! Shea Moisture products just take up so much SHELF SPACE everywhere! I can't escape them, they keep making more and more of them, and I just want them to be wonderful for my hair and they just aren't with the exception of that hipo masque. I'll be alright! :lol:

Thanks again for the help. I so appreciate it!
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Wow, @beingofserenity! :kiss:

Thank you so much! So the demo videos and reviews for that TM detangler look really good!

I just ordered a detangler from Soultanicals -- their new(er) Slip-N-Slide, Knot-Proof Hair Glide.

INGREDIENTS: Distilled Water Botanically Infused with Slippery Elm, Oatstraw, Okra & Marshmallow Root, Certified Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocoa Butter, Stearalkonium Chloride, Pro-Vitamin B5, Guar Gum, Mushroom Gum, Vegetable Silk, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Sorbic Acid, Phthalate-Free Fragrance, an extra slide of soulistic flava & LOVE! FLAVA: Cotton Candy Delight

These ingredients overlap somewhat with the TM detangler's ingredients. If this detangler doesn't work too well, I will look into the TM one. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing.

I liked the video of the homemade detangler, but I know I'm too lazy for that! :lol:

And please pay me no mind regarding my Shea Moisture rants! LOL! Shea Moisture products just take up so much SHELF SPACE everywhere! I can't escape them, they keep making more and more of them, and I just want them to be wonderful for my hair and they just aren't with the exception of that hipo masque. I'll be alright! :lol:

Thanks again for the help. I so appreciate it!
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That detangler looks really good too :up::up:
 
My scalp is really itchy. Think tomorrow may be a shampoo day after all. I may put the protein treatment on first to cut down time as well...
 
In general I think my hair hates having creamy conditioner on it whether DC or rinse out or leave in. It needs to be the first step and all elements washed out. Otherwise I get nonstop breakage no matter how much hard proteins, reconstructor, or natural product I use.

So shampoo as the last step for the win cuz I've tried every regimen, combo, product and natural ingredient the last 4 years. This has GOT to be it!
 
DarkJoy said:
In general I think my hair hates having creamy conditioner on it whether DC or rinse out or leave in. It needs to be the first step and all elements washed out. Otherwise I get nonstop breakage no matter how much hard proteins, reconstructor, or natural product I use.

So shampoo as the last step for the win cuz I've tried every regimen, combo, product and natural ingredient the last 4 years. This has GOT to be it!
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I find I have better results when I deep condition first. IDKW but it works for me.
 
I think I left my cowash at home so I'll have to stop and buy some. Ugh idk why I don't have products at my parents house. Hopefully something is on sale at Target

Eta: this sounds like a product junkie excuse to buy something but it's not lol. It would be a 2 hour drive going back home to get that cowash.
 
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