The Official Mane 'N Tail Users Club

[Victory1]

Hi Victory

Sorry about the hairs you loss , but I have a couple questions:

1) How far are you post-relaxer (assuming you relax)? I notice that I shed a lot more when I'm really far along no matter what I use
2) The Surge/Carrot oil blend- how long have you used that? This may not be the culprit, but if you're saying it's gooey and made your hair wiry, it may explain the loss

I don't do conditioner washes but am planning on trying it with the MNT. Is there any reason you leave it on for 30 minutes? Also, are you doing it in the shower? Try the Co wash in the shower for less time (maybe 5-10 mins or however long it takes you to shower) then rinse. I'm assuming you mix Surge w/Carrot Oil soo it won't irritate your scalp? If you can stand it, maybe try Surge by itself, then add your scalp oil (or maybe spike it with a lighter oil). Also, make sure you're using your wide-toothed comb (but I'm sure you're doing that)

HTH,
SG

hi SG, I LOVE your hair. You're one of the 1st album I saw when I joined this board. All, I have to say, when I grow up I want to be just like you!! You and Carry are my hair inspiration on this board!

I have thin hair and I'm a sucker for the word thickness. That's all anyone has to say, this product made my hair thicker, and Victory1 is rushing out the door to purchase. Don't have pictures, showing the difference, Victory1 is running out the door to purchase more than 1. I need to find a regimen and stick to it but I'm still getting my feet wet, so I'm not there yet. Hope to be there by March or Victory1 will be in the poor house or she'll open her own hair beauty supply with all the products she has purchased!

I'm 5 weeks post relaxer. I started using the Surge and ORS mixture last Sunday. I think my hair was tangle before the conditiner wash and the Mane n tail made it worse. This was my very 1st conditioner wash, so I left it on for a while with a cap because I knew my hair was tangled and thought it would make it better. Next Wednesday, I'll only leave it on for 10 minutes. I won't make up my mind about this product until I try it again.

 

[MonaLisa]

hi SG, I LOVE your hair. You're one of the 1st album I saw when I joined this board. All, I have to say, when I grow up I want to be just like you!! You and Carry are my hair inspiration on this board!

I have thin hair and I'm a sucker for the word thickness. That's all anyone has to say, this product made my hair thicker, and Victory1 is rushing out the door to purchase. Don't have pictures, showing the difference, Victory1 is running out the door to purchase more than 1. I need to find a regimen and stick to it but I'm still getting my feet wet, so I'm not there yet. Hope to be there by March or Victory1 will be in the poor house or she'll open her own hair beauty supply with all the products she has purchased!

I'm 5 weeks post relaxer. I started using the Surge and ORS mixture last Sunday. I think my hair was tangle before the conditiner wash and the Mane n tail made it worse. This was my very 1st conditioner wash, so I left it on for a while with a cap because I knew my hair was tangled and thought it would make it better. Next Wednesday, I'll only leave it on for 10 minutes. I won't make up my mind about this product until I try it again.

Hmmm...I don't know if I want to use MNT for a CO Wash...I leave my cheapo moisturizing conditioners for that.

How about trying the MNT as a regular conditioning treatment...then following it up with a more moisturizing one...and see if the hair loss problem lessens.

As MNT reduces hair loss for me....we all know different heads...different reactions.

Please let us know how things go the next time you use.

 

[mrslee]

Hmmm...I don't know if I want to use MNT for a CO Wash...I leave my cheapo moisturizing conditioners for that.

How about trying the MNT as a regular conditioning treatment...then following it up with a more moisturizing one...and see if the hair loss problem lessens.

As MNT reduces hair loss for me....we all know different heads...different reactions.

Please let us know how things go the next time you use.

Hey SG and Mona!
I agree, I dont think I would use M/T as CW either. To me, its too heavy for that. I use GPB, NTM or Biolage Ultra Hydrating Balm for my CW and they work wonders.

If I can remember, I think my hair was hard to detangle, using the M/T and Surge at the same time. Maybe too much protein at once. I would use the M/T and then wait the next day or after hair is dry to apply Surge.

 

[SouthernGirl]

hi SG, I LOVE your hair. You're one of the 1st album I saw when I joined this board. All, I have to say, when I grow up I want to be just like you!! You and Carry are my hair inspiration on this board!

I have thin hair and I'm a sucker for the word thickness. That's all anyone has to say, this product made my hair thicker, and Victory1 is rushing out the door to purchase. Don't have pictures, showing the difference, Victory1 is running out the door to purchase more than 1. I need to find a regimen and stick to it but I'm still getting my feet wet, so I'm not there yet. Hope to be there by March or Victory1 will be in the poor house or she'll open her own hair beauty supply with all the products she has purchased!

I'm 5 weeks post relaxer. I started using the Surge and ORS mixture last Sunday. I think my hair was tangle before the conditiner wash and the Mane n tail made it worse. This was my very 1st conditioner wash, so I left it on for a while with a cap because I knew my hair was tangled and thought it would make it better. Next Wednesday, I'll only leave it on for 10 minutes. I won't make up my mind about this product until I try it again.

Thank you so much Victory

That is very sweet of you. Your plan sounds good- definitely don't give up on it yet. I do know of others that use it as a Co wash with good results, but maybe leaving it on less might do the trick. Also, as you mentioned, your hair may have been a little tangled beforehand, so maybe a gentle comb thru w/oils to loosen the tangles a bit w/a wide-toothed comb (as long as they don't break off) might work. I do this sometimes with WGO before I shampoo.

Oh- one other thing. If it's been a while since your last shampoo, I'd go ahead and do that the first time, add a little MNT as a leave-in, then in a couple days or whenever you want to Co wash, then do it with the MNT. That might also help!!

SG

 

[SouthernGirl]

Hmmm...I don't know if I want to use MNT for a CO Wash...I leave my cheapo moisturizing conditioners for that.

How about trying the MNT as a regular conditioning treatment...then following it up with a more moisturizing one...and see if the hair loss problem lessens.

As MNT reduces hair loss for me....we all know different heads...different reactions.

Please let us know how things go the next time you use.

Good advice Mona. I hope I didn't contradict, but I like this option better.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Hey DSD ,

Glad you still likey!!! I know you're getting great results. Talk to ya later Chica

Hey SG!

Yeah, this is definitely a keeper for me. I can't wait to see what the long term results are!!

 

[MonaLisa]

I'm trying to keep up with DSD...so I'm gonna have to break down..again...and go get a large bottle. I'm down to thismuch in the smaller bottle. I need more to do some experimentation (muhahaha...).

Looking good DSD!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I'm trying to keep up with DSD...so I'm gonna have to break down..again...and go get a large bottle. I'm down to thismuch in the smaller bottle. I need more to do some experimentation (muhahaha...).

Looking good DSD!

Why, thank you!!

 

[nolechik]

I just wanted to check in with my MNT girls & let cha know I'm still here. I'm almost 12 weeks post relaxer & I never knew I'd still have hair on my head if I stretched out a relaxer this long. I've now set down a routine to where I co wash on Wednesdays with DDTA (Daily Defense Tender Apple) conditioner & do a poo/co/deep co on Saturdays with MNT poo/cond & deep conditioning with Silk Elements Cholesterol. I was a little skeptical at first about the whole MNT craze b/c my hair was still shedding tremendously, but w/a lil' TLC and patience this line has worked wonders! Thanks girls!

 

[inthepink]

I didn't even know this post was specifically about MNT conditioner. I started looking for a new creamy leave-in this week and decided to try the MNT conditioner b/c it seemed to be the best value for my money - plus a discount at Sally's. I'm hoping I achieve strength in my hair. I decided to stop using Suave Awapuhi as my leave-in b/c I was seeing some breakage and I think it's b/c it was making my hair too soft. I'm glad others are getting good results. I'll be using it daily after my conditioner wash. Two dallops. I also plan to buy the Detangler once I finish my Pantene Spray.

 

[SouthernGirl]

Hey Girls

So glad to see you guys checking in.

Nolechik, I'm glad your breakage has subsided!! I was worried there for a minute. I'm glad the product is still working for ya

Hey Hairlove

Glad to see one of my FAVORITE inspirations giving it a try. You definitely can't beat the price for this stuff. I'm very interested to see how it does on you natural curls. I'm sure it will work great! It tends to make the few little curls that have in spots even curlier when I put it on, so I can't wait to hear your results. It's a little hi-maintenance, but once you get used to it you'll love it (I hope).

Take care all,
SG

 

[elaine]

I relaxed my hair right before Christmas and I believe I overprocessed. My hair started shedding tremendously. None of my Keracare products stopped it. I bought a small bottle of Mane N' Tail Deep Moisturizing Conditioner for to use because of all the product rave from this thread. Well, I am now a member of the MNT Club. My hair stopped shedding and it looks thicker. Thanks Southerngirl!

 

[mrslee]

I relaxed my hair right before Christmas and I believe I overprocessed. My hair started shedding tremendously. None of my Keracare products stopped it. I bought a small bottle of Mane N' Tail Deep Moisturizing Conditioner for to use because of all the product rave from this thread. Well, I am now a member of the MNT Club. My hair stopped shedding and it looks thicker. Thanks Southerngirl!

Thats wonderful!!!

 

[Mahalialee4]

Faith: You can buy Mane and Tail Products in Alberta Canada at 2 places. Sherwood Park, Alberta at "Ride in the Park" where they sell human/horse products called Eqyss which is the top of the line of the Straight Arrow and Mane and Tail Products. You can also get it on 82 Avenue in Edmonton, the far east end of White Avenue.Alberta at G& E Pharmacy that sells the same products. Perhaps you could check out those two places. I will try to remember to post the phone numbers if you would like. I am also sure you would find it in Calgary Alberta since it is the Stampede Town and they have horses there. Any place that has a lot of horses in Alberta would probably carry this because they are really proud of their horses, and they are involved in rodeos, etc. etc. Hope this helps.Bonjour.

 

[MonaLisa]

Ummm....DSD and SouthernGirl....I am still waiting for y'alls assessment of my recent photos...*cough, cough*

Thank u mrslee....for being there for me on my reveal thread...lol.

Now...back to MNT

 

[mrslee]

Ummm....DSD and SouthernGirl....I am still waiting for y'alls assessment of my recent photos...*cough, cough*

Thank u mrslee....for being there for me on my reveal thread...lol.

Now...back to MNT

No problem sweetie! I try to hold the fort down when my girl is not around!

 

[Ebony]

Hi ladies! I did use this when my sister & i were told about if from friends back in 1995. I lived in NJ at that time & the only place that sold it was a BSS downtown Newark on Halsey. Anyway, I used it & Pantene consistantly until 1999, then on & off. I still have some Mane n'Tail in the cabinet from last year which I plan on using up when my pantene runs out. I've always used my conditioners as leave-ins. I think I stopped because all of a sudden it was drying to my hair. We'll see. But back then, I flat ironed alot & it made my hair full & thick looking. My hair also grew like weeds then. I support you guys & ask that you post your results.

 

[jaded_faerie]

i would love to hear about some results as well!....im thinking of hopping on this bandwagon.

 

[Faith]

Faith: You can buy Mane and Tail Products in Alberta Canada at 2 places. Sherwood Park, Alberta at "Ride in the Park" where they sell human/horse products called Eqyss which is the top of the line of the Straight Arrow and Mane and Tail Products. You can also get it on 82 Avenue in Edmonton, the far east end of White Avenue.Alberta at G& E Pharmacy that sells the same products. Perhaps you could check out those two places. I will try to remember to post the phone numbers if you would like. I am also sure you would find it in Calgary Alberta since it is the Stampede Town and they have horses there. Any place that has a lot of horses in Alberta would probably carry this because they are really proud of their horses, and they are involved in rodeos, etc. etc. Hope this helps.Bonjour.

WOW...you're very good. Thanks for getting me all this info...lol..but I found this actually a couple days after I said I couldn't find it. I found it at SuperStore.

 

[LeNghtyDreAms]

Hi everyone! Im a newbie that would love love love to join you ladies in your Mane and Tail club. My mama uses that line of product and her hair is soft and shiny, never noticed a whole lot of growth though, but hey its worth a try.

yes i am aware that i spelt Lengthy wrong.

 

[Tai]

I've also recently jumped on the MNT conditioner bandwagon. It's buy one get one free at Sally's this month (shampoo, conditioner, and detangler) so I figured that it was worth a try. I've been in search of a good leave in conditioner and I believe that I've found it in MNT. It's definitely a keeper. I'm thinking of getting the detangler for my niece, who's hair is extremely thick and long (butt-length) and is constantly full of tangles. Special thanks to SG and MonaLisa. Your posts, especially, encouraged me to try MNT.

 

[Mahalialee4]

To Faith: O>K> So you are good to go! Bonjour.

 

[Kimberly]

Reading SGs regimen a few weeks ago had me at the DS buying MNT deep conditioner. At first I wasn't real impressed, but then I added a little oil to it and used a little more than I had been and now my hair is responding well....very well. I need to get rid of some of my shampoo before I buy some more but I plan to try the poo and the detangler soon.

Thank you SG vor being such an inspiration!!!

 

[ballet_bun]

Southergirl:

Have you ever used the MNT Moisture Enriched Hair Strengthener/Daily leave-in?
http://www.manentail.com/products/personal/hair_strengthener.asp


Discover the seceret for stronger healither hair.

• Nourishes and repairs
• Provides essential protection to help prevent spilt ends
• Protects hair strands from heat and chemical styling
• Provides additional moisturizing and conditioning protection
• Alcohol free
• Available size 6 .oz

NOTE: SORRY IF THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN POSTED!

 

[ChoKitty]

I use that, I love it.

 

[MonaLisa]

I've also recently jumped on the MNT conditioner bandwagon. It's buy one get one free at Sally's this month (shampoo, conditioner, and detangler) so I figured that it was worth a try. I've been in search of a good leave in conditioner and I believe that I've found it in MNT. It's definitely a keeper. I'm thinking of getting the detangler for my niece, who's hair is extremely thick and long (butt-length) and is constantly full of tangles. Special thanks to SG and MonaLisa. Your posts, especially, encouraged me to try MNT.

Awwww...I'm sure SG will be so happy to hear this. I'm definitely keeping in my regimen. I think I'm gonna just have the MNT and AO GPB as my light protein conditioners...I used to really feel the UBH...but I'm gonna finish the bottle I have and that will be it on that.

I think MNT works for me...as it has Coconut Oil as an ingredient and my hair loves anything with that.

 

[Isis]

Hi everyone! Im a newbie that would love love love to join you ladies in your Mane and Tail club. My mama uses that line of product and her hair is soft and shiny, never noticed a whole lot of growth though, but hey its worth a try.

yes i am aware that i spelt Lengthy wrong.

Welcome to LHCF!

 

[Atiramisu]

Hi Everyone... I am BRAND new (no picture yet), but I've been glued to this site since I found it. I had seen Mane N' Tail around before, but I thought I would give it a try and was really surprised by how soft and silky my hair is after using it. Sally's had buy-1-get-1 for the regular shampoo (sorry um... "poo") and conditioner, so I went ahead and got the moisturizing shampoo/condition, too.

I believe my hair type is a 4-b, it's kind of wiry and course, and it has ALWAYS felt like straw -- I just didn't know any better! I picked up Cathy Howse's book about 2 weeks ago -- and I picked up on the common sense part of what she's saying: Chemical processes mean drier hair... If I'm a Type 4a/b, I probably have drier hair and I should condition it frequently, and not stick with the old wives' tale about waiting every 2 1/2 to 3 weeks because "black hair dries out when you wash it." What have I been doing all these years? Also, I perm every 5 weeks, like clock work. I don't miss my appointments. Maybe if I conditioned my hair regularly, I could stretch out my appointments a little bit, perhaps 6-8 weeks.

All this to say, THANK YOU for whoever brought this site together and for all of you who are offering such wonderful advice and encouragement -- I appreciate it very much.

QUESTION: I'm using MNT with a little bit of Nexxus Botanic Oil as a leave-in conditioner between washings (2x a week) I hope this is ok to do...

MINI HORROR STORY: I tried using a Suave Clarifying Shampoo, followed by Aphogee's 2-minute Keratin Reconstructor, followed by IONs Moisture Therapy Masque and I don't know which one made my hair hard, but I was about to panic -- got out the Mane and Tail Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, which restored it to a silky texture again! Whew!

Afterwards, I follow up with Pantene's Wrap Lotion and airdry and sleep with a wrap/scarf. I'm pleased with how straight and soft my hair in the morning. This is only my 2nd week of my new treatment. I'm just getting started.

Thanks to everyone for all of your inspirational stories and wonderful journals. AT

 

[MonaLisa]

Hi Everyone... I am BRAND new (no picture yet), but I've been glued to this site since I found it. I had seen Mane N' Tail around before, but I thought I would give it a try and was really surprised by how soft and silky my hair is after using it. Sally's had buy-1-get-1 for the regular shampoo (sorry um... "poo") and conditioner, so I went ahead and got the moisturizing shampoo/condition, too.

I believe my hair type is a 4-b, it's kind of wiry and course, and it has ALWAYS felt like straw -- I just didn't know any better! I picked up Cathy Howse's book about 2 weeks ago -- and I picked up on the common sense part of what she's saying: Chemical processes mean drier hair... If I'm a Type 4a/b, I probably have drier hair and I should condition it frequently, and not stick with the old wives' tale about waiting every 2 1/2 to 3 weeks because "black hair dries out when you wash it." What have I been doing all these years? Also, I perm every 5 weeks, like clock work. I don't miss my appointments. Maybe if I conditioned my hair regularly, I could stretch out my appointments a little bit, perhaps 6-8 weeks.

All this to say, THANK YOU for whoever brought this site together and for all of you who are offering such wonderful advice and encouragement -- I appreciate it very much.

QUESTION: I'm using MNT with a little bit of Nexxus Botanic Oil as a leave-in conditioner between washings (2x a week) I hope this is ok to do...

MINI HORROR STORY: I tried using a Suave Clarifying Shampoo, followed by Aphogee's 2-minute Keratin Reconstructor, followed by IONs Moisture Therapy Masque and I don't know which one made my hair hard, but I was about to panic -- got out the Mane and Tail Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, which restored it to a silky texture again! Whew!

Afterwards, I follow up with Pantene's Wrap Lotion and airdry and sleep with a wrap/scarf. I'm pleased with how straight and soft my hair in the morning. This is only my 2nd week of my new treatment. I'm just getting started.

Thanks to everyone for all of your inspirational stories and wonderful journals. AT

Awwwwwwwww...you made this your first post. SouthernGirl will be touched!
Welcome to the forum!

LOL...I relate to your horror story...I had a lil episode myself this past weekend...erplexed

 

[tryn2growmyhair]

I am definitely goiong back to Mane N Tail after finishing my UBH Deep conditioner. The UBH conditioner just did not work as well as Mane N Tail. I use that as part of Cathy Howse's conditioner recipe. It's also much cheaper than UBH, esp. if I buy it when it's buy one get one free.