Skala Hair Products.

I co-washed with the Aloe Vera conditioner for the first time. I thought it was pretty good. Nice amount of slip. Nothing better or worse than Suave, VO5, etc. So at $1, I'd say it's a good buy. Doesn't have the slip of Aussie Moist, HE Hello Hydration, Elucence, etc., though, so I wouldn't spend more than a buck or two for it. I'm more tickled by it because it looks like something I'd have picked up in a dollar store when I lived in Miami. Dollar stores are big business down there and they always have these beauty products from god knows where (some really good). I'm sure it's available down there. haha
 
Firstborn2 said:
I think it depends on your hair and it's needs. I know some would say the Shea Butter would be the best but the Aloe Vera is my favorite masque, next is the Shea Butter. I love the Aloe, Ceramides & Shea Butter leave-in in that order. I haven't tried the avocado line..
Click to expand...

Thanks. I've only tried the shea butter and ceramides. i know they say the shea butter is specifically for moisturizing but I actually like the ceramides better. the shea butter actually made my hair drier & not as soft.
I'll be trying the avocado and aloe vera this weekend.
 
All right, so I have tried 3 different Skala products, and here is my mini-review on each I have tried, so far I've gotten REALLY good results......

Ceramide G3 Condish......I'm in love! My hair felt amazing all last week with each use. Tons of slip, left my hair soft and completely detangled. I basically used this about 5 times now, and my hair felt noticeably stronger. Also, smell is nice. No negatives at all. Luckily I have the most of this Skala product. Pure love. This might be the one. :heart2:

Aloe Vera Masque.....I've only used once on Sunday. I shampooed with a Suave (I have no Skala shampoos) and then left the masque in for about 40 minutes.....even though it says 15, I went overboard and ended up getting distracted and lost track of time, lol. Happens to me a lot. >.< Anyway, this product I also adore! Again, so much slip, hair completely detangled, and my hair was VERY soft afterward, I was like Oooooh Lala! Especially since no other DC has worked well for me (except NTM). This masque has worked the best of any DC I've tried! Smell is also nice. Only criticism really is that the conditioner does feel a little runny.....the G3 is definitely thicker. I'm not sure how the other Skala masques feel, I've only tried this one, but at first when I started applying it I had to wonder if it was conditioner or gooey, thick liquid, lol. Still great results. MORE than worth the buy. 1 buck for a DC that has give me 5 times better results than Kenra and Queen Helene's. UH HECK YES!!!

Aloe Vera Conditioner: I went to use for the 1st time last night, and it was EXPIRED!!!!! CHECK YOUR EXPIRATION DATES, LADIES WHO BOUGHT FROM BIG LOTS I went through all of mine last night after I noticed, and I found 4 bottles of expired Skala! Both my Aloe Vera Conditioners (unfortunately. Looks like I've never get to try these >.<), a Jaborandi, and a Shea Butter were expired. I thought I had checked for that at purchase too, but I guess with my basket so full and several visits/trips I somehow missed some. I've kept my receipts so I'm returning those 4.

Jaborandi Conditioner....I used for the 1st time last night instead of the Aloe Vera Condish I discovered was expired. So far, this is my least favorite out of the 3 I've tried. Still superior to most conditioners I've tried, though. I'm not sure WHAT it is about this Skala, but the products seem to like my hair. :grin: Gave me a lot of slip (not as much as G3 or AV masque, but more than most other brand conditioners I've tried), left my hair COMPLETELY, COMPLETELY untangled.....like wtf did I just relax/flat iron my hair untangled. A little suspect, lol. Con is the smell to me. I do not like the smell. I'm not even picky about smells of hair products so long as I get results, screw the smell! But to me, it's just too........orange-y or something. I don't know, not a fan. Otherwise, still great! Will definitely continue to use!

So yeah, Skala must like my hair, because I'm 3 for 3 right now (the AV condish does not count! Stupid expiration date ruining the only 2 AV conditioners I had -___-'). My hair is feeling fabulous! Seriously, I'm loving these products, and them being a dollar is the icing on the cake. Also, I've noticed my hair has been shedding a lot less, feels fuller/stronger, and again VERY soft all day/night long. I'm giving Skala a very, very high grade A right now! These products are FAR superior to basically ALL other conditioners I've tried. I'm 100% serious. The only thing I can say has worked as OMGAMAZING on my hair is Suave humectant. Right now, Skala is the man in my eyes. :D
 
Last edited:
@drapped up

Great Review......Thanks so mucH...

I have only used the Jablahblah and C3 conditioner and Aloe Vera Masque

I do feel the C3 gives me more slip...But something about the JaBlabBlah left my hair so much softer ...but they both were extremely moisturizing for me


I think I bought one FC that expires August 2010 the rest are all 2011....I was flipping those suckers over like hotcakes in the store.....I always have a habit of looking at lot numbers and expirations....since I have worked in The cosmetic mfg. business for so long....it has made me OCD



Added:
As far as the Jab smell..someone hit it dead on the head....The Gold Dial Soap...but it goes away after I add my leave in of another flavor or brand
 
Last edited:
I've used Yes to Carrots - another line with an exp date. When I would buy that, I'd stick it in the freezer so I could use it after expiration.

it worked fine that way when ai thawed it out.

I'll probably do the same with Skala. It should last longer this way.
 
Just wondering for those who have used skala for some time now what have you noticed different with your hair? how has it helped? So far I have used it twice just the conditioners C3 and Aloe also the Shea mask. My hair felt stronger I would say. At first I thought a disaster happened with the way my hair felt - I also did not have too much slip but I did not have much hair shed when going through my wet hair - next day hair has been nice and soft from all three of those conditioners. I went through pages of this thread yesterday - I ended up dreaming I was stalking drug stores for Skala prodcuts! I was trying to beat some woman lol to the aisle before she snatched them all up!
 
Just wondering for those who have used skala for some time now what have you noticed different with your hair? Like you, my hair is also stronger. I would contribute this to using the Ceramide 3G masque. My hair is also more moisturized - I credit the SB, AV, and Jaborandi. And finally it is definitely softer, to which I will credit the SB and AV leave ins.

How has it helped? As I said earlier, my hair is more moisturized, detangling is a breeze and I am left with soft, silky, but stronger hair. HTH!

BTW, I have been using Skala since December of last year. It is my staple product.
 
Thank you for the response! :) I'm a bit obsessed with this thread right now- I wish I was able to get my hands on some of the other varieties.
 
kaykaybobay said:
Thank you for the response! :) I'm a bit obsessed with this thread right now- I wish I was able to get my hands on some of the other varieties.
Click to expand...

You are so welcome! I am happy that Skala is working for you. Have you checked the Skala swap thread in the exchange forum? You might be able to trade and/or purchase other lines. Some of the ladies have discovered the 1000g masque tubs in their local BSSs and are offering them for sale.
 
biancaelyse said:
I've used Yes to Carrots - another line with an exp date. When I would buy that, I'd stick it in the freezer so I could use it after expiration.

it worked fine that way when ai thawed it out.

I'll probably do the same with Skala. It should last longer this way.
Click to expand...

Biancaelyse, so that works? I was given some skala that I had not used and did not even look at the date so it expired in April which is only a month so freezing it will give me some more time? I usually keep things a little longer especially drugs because expiration dates don't really mean the potency is gone. I'm true PJ so I definately should not be stocking anything I won't using fast.
 
Americka said:
Just wondering for those who have used skala for some time now what have you noticed different with your hair? Like you, my hair is also stronger. I would contribute this to using the Ceramide 3G masque. My hair is also more moisturized - I credit the SB, AV, and Jaborandi. And finally it is definitely softer, to which I will credit the SB and AV leave ins.

How has it helped? As I said earlier, my hair is more moisturized, detangling is a breeze and I am left with soft, silky, but stronger hair. HTH!

BTW, I have been using Skala since December of last year. It is my staple product.
Click to expand...

Thank you for this:yep: It sounds like you have the right moisture protein balance. Do you have a regular routine? How often do you use the G3 masks? Do you use the other masks or just condishs? If you already answered this in an earlier post, sorry:look:
 
Ltown said:
Biancaelyse, so that works? I was given some skala that I had not used and did not even look at the date so it expired in April which is only a month so freezing it will give me some more time? I usually keep things a little longer especially drugs because expiration dates don't really mean the potency is gone. I'm true PJ so I definately should not be stocking anything I won't using fast.
Click to expand...


Itworked for me with the YTC Conditioner. I bought some on clearance for $4 and stuck them in the freezer until I was ready to use them. It worked fine.

I also refrigerate my oils and butters that I buy in bulk and they stay fresh this way.

Heat and air make them go rancid faster.
 
schipperchow1 said:
Thank you for this:yep: It sounds like you have the right moisture protein balance. Do you have a regular routine? How often do you use the G3 masks? Do you use the other masks or just condishs? If you already answered this in an earlier post, sorry:look:
Click to expand...

You are very welcome! Yes, I do believe my moisture/protein balance is at an optimum place for me. I wash at least once a week and that will include shampoo. I do a protein treatment every two weeks. I am currently out of the G3 masque, but when I had them I DC'd with them every week. I am currently using the Shea Butter masque. I shampoo (I am currently using the G3 shampoo), condition (mainly the SB, but sometimes the G3 or the AV), DC (SB) and use the SB leave in.

I also use sunflower oil as a source of ceramides, that way I don't feel guilty about not using the G3. :grin:
 
Americka said:
You are very welcome! Yes, I do believe my moisture/protein balance is at an optimum place for me. I wash at least once a week and that will include shampoo. I do a protein treatment every two weeks. I am currently out of the G3 masque, but when I had them I DC'd with them every week. I am currently using the Shea Butter masque. I shampoo (I am currently using the G3 shampoo), condition (mainly the SB, but sometimes the G3 or the AV), DC (SB) and use the SB leave in.

I also use sunflower oil as a source of ceramides, that way I don't feel guilty about not using the G3. :grin:
Click to expand...

I am still pleasantly surprised at how well these products worked. I am tempted to use the same combo again next week but want to try the aloe vera & shea butter, so I may CW w/ SB & DC w/AV since it has a cone.

On another note, I just joined the Ceramide Challenge & the Skala G3 has made me a believer in their importance in my hair care rotation. I may get sunflower oil instead of WGO to add to my other conditioners since many say it stinks:look:
 
schipperchow1 said:
I am still pleasantly surprised at how well these products worked. I am tempted to use the same combo again next week but want to try the aloe vera & shea butter, so I may CW w/ SB & DC w/AV since it has a cone.

On another note, I just joined the Ceramide Challenge & the Skala G3 has made me a believer in their importance in my hair care rotation. I may get sunflower oil instead of WGO to add to my other conditioners since many say it stinks:look:
Click to expand...

According to Skala's website, it is a "salon" product that has been around for 20 years or more. I originally purchased it thinking it was along the lines of Suave, VO5 and White Rain - but it's not to me. It is one of the best products I have ever used, second only to Alter Ego and Nioxin.

I mix-n-match Skala all the time. You never know when you'll hit on a winning combination, but it looks like you did on the first try!

I just shampooed and conditioned with the Skala G3. I am DC'ing with a combination of Fruit Cocktail masque, Jaborandi conditioner, macadamia nut oil, and sunflower oil under the heat cap. I have no idea what the results will be. Congrats on joining the challenge - I am also in it, but I forget to post! :spinning:
 
Americka said:
According to Skala's website, it is a "salon" product that has been around for 20 years or more. I originally purchased it thinking it was along the lines of Suave, VO5 and White Rain - but it's not to me. It is one of the best products I have ever used, second only to Alter Ego and Nioxin.

I mix-n-match Skala all the time. You never know when you'll hit on a winning combination, but it looks like you did on the first try!

I just shampooed and conditioned with the Skala G3. I am DC'ing with a combination of Fruit Cocktail masque, Jaborandi conditioner, macadamia nut oil, and sunflower oil under the heat cap. I have no idea what the results will be. Congrats on joining the challenge - I am also in it, but I forget to post! :spinning:
Click to expand...
WOW! You really know your Skala!! And to think that this great product had been sitting in my PJ stash, neglected:nono:

I will continue to experiment with various combos & try not to mix until I get a sense of each product's effects. Then I will return to my kitchen-tician ways:grin:

Your DC combo sounds really good :yep: Is macadamia nut a ceramide oil, too?
 
schipperchow1 said:
WOW! You really know your Skala!! And to think that this great product had been sitting in my PJ stash, neglected:nono:

I will continue to experiment with various combos & try not to mix until I get a sense of each product's effects. Then I will return to my kitchen-tician ways:grin:

Your DC combo sounds really good :yep: Is macadamia nut a ceramide oil, too?
Click to expand...

I tend to get a bit "obsessive" with learning about stuff, but there are other ladies in this thread who know just as much. Muse, LoveAboveColor, Choctaw, and Firstborn come to mind.

As for the DC combo - can we say "slip city"? I can't put it into words. I have to give it another try. I want to make sure that combination will give me consistent results every time. So I'll report back on it Saturday or Sunday. No, the Macadamia nut is not a ceramide oil. Skala has a masque called Chocolate Plus that includes macadamia nut oil. I bought the oil to see if there are any benefits to using it in a DC. Let's just say I like it a lot!
 
Ok I LOVE the G3 and I love the Jaborandi .....pretty equally actually.....G3 edges it out slightly....

BUT....tonight I couldn't decide which one to cowash with so I said I will just Mix the G3 and the Jablah ....and Ohhhh Mary Mother of Jesus.....Was this the best wash EVER!!! My hair feels literally like silk......I am just amazed at this combo......Amazed.....
 
biancaelyse said:
I did a wash n go with the FC mask last night. I was surprised that it worked well for me after reading the not so good reviews.
Click to expand...

Biancaelyse, your hair is WL how much do you use of the mask or conditioner? It can't last you long and you have 2 girls right?
 
Ltown said:
Biancaelyse, your hair is WL how much do you use of the mask or conditioner? It can't last you long and you have 2 girls right?
Click to expand...


Correct - we go through a lot of product at my house!! I wash their hair every other week, probably more in the summer and I co wash every other day.

I apply a palm sized scoop of product - can't do the quarter size like they usually recommend :nono:.

My kids need even more since they have more hair than I do .
 
So I've decided I will try the G3 Conditioner again. Although I didn't like my hair as I rinsed out, I've noticed my hair has felt really soft and smooth since Monday (I co-washed with it again Wednesday and STILL didnt like the shower results). Idk if its the G3 or the weather or my leave ins WITH the weather but I will give the G3 another go over shampooed hair. I can't use my leave in because I forgot to refrigerate it and I see little white chunks in it. I have no idea what that is lol so I'm dumping it. So if my hair dries really soft regardless, it def has to be the G3, which I will be happy about because I HATE WASTING! Wish me luck :-)
 
I am really loving that G3 leave in. I applied a bunch to my kids' hair to detangle and put their hair in braided pony tails.

They had reall soft and smooth hair when I undid it, like a really nice braid out which is miraculous considering what their hair looked like beforehand.

I went back to BL and I bought the last 2 C3 leave ins!! So happy!!

It works well in my hair too - I cowashed with C3 conditioner, rinsed out, applied grapeseed oil then C3 leave in and it was very nice!!

I am very lazy - I need to take pics!!
 
I used the G3 condish for the first time on dry hair this morning. Left it on for 2-3 hours and I am in love with this conditioner. I have decided to make it my second favorite right after jaborandi.
 
CaliDiamond said:
I used the G3 condish for the first time on dry hair this morning. Left it on for 2-3 hours and I am in love with this conditioner. I have decided to make it my second favorite right after jaborandi.
Click to expand...


These are my favorites also. If you have a steamer, try either one with the steamer for an hour. Pure Skalalicious! :lick:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

LaFemmeNaturelle
My Big Lots and Skala Experience
Replies
17
Views
3K
TwistNMx
TwistNMx
H
Does Minoxydil actually work?
Replies
24
Views
7K
IDareT'sHair
I
newbeginnings2010
  • Poll Poll
The Skala Poll for Natural and Transitioners
Replies
16
Views
3K
2inspireU
2inspireU
msjones
No sickbay.biz or roundhairbrush.com--the other one
Replies
11
Views
3K
PinkPeony
P
princessdi
Skala Products
Replies
2
Views
1K
princessdi
princessdi
Back
Top