I do apologize. I didn't mean to offend you or strike a nerve. I was just interested in your thought processes since you brought it up. Once again, I apologize, enjoy the rest of whatever part of the day it is for you. Sorry ladies for derailing the thread.I used to be a Jehovah's Witness. I grew up and learned to realize we all experience God in our own personal ways.
If I wanted to talk about religion, I'd be in that forum...but I'm not
I didn't feel that it was a one and done product, however, I would need to try it on my hair after shampooing to get a true gauge on the product.Hmmm
I need to try that mousse, then. I like their Big Poppa gel, although I haven't used it in a while. The last time I used it, I remember it being a 1 and Done product.
I'm hoping it gives more of a cast than the other formulas do.
I've seen some many complaints about their formula change, as I had never used any of the eco styler gels, I would be oblivious to the former one. I hope their new lines work week for you, I'm looking forward to hearing your reviews.So my order of the blue "Sport" EcoStyler gel just came in. I can't wait to try it tomorrow
I'm also eyeballing their other new formulas: Rosemary Mint, and Avocado Castor Oil (I think...I know it's avocado something)
I'm gonna give my beloved EcoStyler another chance. Maybe the sport formula will help redeem them
Well, I tried the blue Sport Eco Styler the other day and there's something I noticed about the EcoStyler gels: They give great definition, but they no longer have that hold they used to have.
I saw it on Amazon but figured it probably wasn't a good gel. I've been using Super Wet gel but it's getting harder to find. I'll have to check Xiomara out.
I don't think the super wet gel is available over here, when I looked ot up, it was roughly £30 including shipping,.but I don't think that includes import taxes. I saw it on Amazon (US for $8.99.
They had them 2 for $9 and some change. I will report with results soon.
I was just about to say your hair looks like it's grown a lot, then I realised that it was still wetOkay I tried it and I think it's my new fave!
THESE are the curls I know and love!
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My hair is still wet, but this is the definition I look for after taking my hair out of the t shirt to dry. If my hair does not look like this after I take it out of my t shirt, then it's a crap product.
I'm loving the Xiomara!
I'm so glad that you're loving this gel, and also that you got a great deal on them. I love finding products that work, I wish I could try it too, but I can't justify the £40-70 for an $8 dollar hair gel.
I love it too! I don’t want it to get too popular and they mess it up like Xtreme gelOkay I tried it and I think it's my new fave!
THESE are the curls I know and love!
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My hair is still wet, but this is the definition I look for after taking my hair out of the t shirt to dry. If my hair does not look like this after I take it out of my t shirt, then it's a crap product.
I'm loving the Xiomara!
Yes! Every time they get popular they mess them up!
Makes me wanna buy 2 jars every time I get paid just so I can have the original formula. They did the same thing to EcoStyler and that was my FAVORITE gel 
It doesn't have the hold in it that it used to. They changed the formula a few years ago.
I can tell the difference in my curls when I use it.
) I'm the shower I am definitely waist length so I'm claiming it, dammit! 
So I finally did it — I put in the mini braids.
I had actually prepped my hair about three weeks ago to do it, and then I just… didn’t. Lol. I think I needed to mentally prepare for all the braiding. In the end, it wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated. I did it over the course of five days. I could have finished sooner, but I don’t have the daily stamina for marathon braiding sessions. I parted and cornrowed my sections on day one, then braided one quadrant each day. Doing it this way kept me from getting too worn out, but by the time I reached the last two rows, I was OVER IT.
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There’s no added hair and no product used during the braiding process. I just lightly moisturized beforehand with water, TGIN leave-in, and avocado oil.
My plan is to keep these in for about two months. That’s the goal, anyway. I really don’t want to redo them anytime soon, but I also don’t want my hair to start locing — so we’ll see how things go.
Tentative routine:
I really hope this goes well. I can see how this could make long stretches much smoother and support good retention. But I also see the potential for setbacks. Fingers crossed!
- Daily moisturize and seal with my herbal/ayurvedic spray and avocado oil. Maybe diluted TGIN or Rusk leave-in a few times a week.
- Weekly wash and deep condition. Still figuring out the best techniques and products for this.
- I’d like to incorporate ayurvedic treatments at least every other week. I usually do masks, but with the braids in, I’ll probably switch to teas to avoid particles getting stuck in my hair.
- After washing and deep conditioning, I’ll spray my hair with Infusium 23 and follow with a soak in diluted leave-in conditioner. Infusium 23 is actually the only product I still remember from the old Crown & Glory method. I’ve searched everywhere for a detailed breakdown of that routine, but haven’t been able to find one. Such a shame.
- My hair will be in a bun under my satin Slap cap 90% of the time — as usual. Lol.
- I want to get back to massaging my scalp a few times a week. I did this consistently last year and I believe it helped with growth. But I also think oiling my scalp contributed to the intense itching and recurring folliculitis I dealt with. I cut out scalp oils completely this year and things have been calm. I did buy The Ordinary’s scalp serum and want to try incorporating it. I’m going to wait until my first wash though, just in case it causes irritation.
Okay, so here's my length check for September. Y'all probably can't tell a difference, but I can. And I'm really irritated because my hair is longer in the shower, because I'm the water helps it stretch out more.
Maybe I could try taking pics in the shower, but who wants to do that? (Fully clothed, of course
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How much stuff do you have? Why a year?I need to go through my stash and throw stuff away. Stuff I've had for over a year (or more
I just need the energy to do it
I have quite a bit. It's been sitting because I was struggling with severe depression and not using everything up as much as I should have.
I'm sorry to hear about your bout of depression. It sounds like you have made it through the storm and coming out the other side. I am glad to hear that. Grief is a heavy hitter and we all deal with it differently. As long as you are better, the fridge and cabinet will be just fine until you get around to it.I have quite a bit. It's been sitting because I was struggling with severe depression and not using everything up as much as I should have.
Same thing with my fridge...so much stuff went bad because I wasn't really eating.
Grief really does a number on me, I can say that
I might be able to salvage a few things. But I know the stuff under my sink mostly has to go. I literally have no space to put anything else in my bathroom
