The Official Mane 'N Tail Users Club

[aqualung]

I want to add my review. I tried it on Saturday. I copied Nolechik's tactic of using Daily Defense Tender Apple Conditioner before MNT conditioner.

0. shampood with L'Anza Strait Line and hair in 4 braids
1. deep conditioned under the bonnet dryer with DDTA
2. rinsed and detangled
3. rollerset with MNT conditioner on each section. (I put Sta Sof Fro gel on the new growth.)

I thought the MNT detangler worked alright. The smell is better than Pantene! I lost too much hair during detangling. Hate that.

I could tell that DDTA had prevented a lot of tangling at the roots that I'd otherwise get. It's a keeper. Next time I won't rinse it out completely and see if it doesn't detangle even better.

I plan to continue using MNT conditioner as a leave in for rollersetting at home. I need all the strength in my hair that I can get.

The Sta Sof Fro made the roots feel gummy and soft, and they are still moisturized today. I'm impressed!

BUT BUT BUT my bun is overall very puffy today because I didn't blowdry or flat iron the roots after the rollerset. Wearing my hair down was NOT an option even though I rollerset. I eBayed a flat iron for my puffy roots. I don't know how it'll interact with the Sta Sof Fro already on the roots.

I like the combination of DDTA, MNT, and Sta Sof Fro because it's cheap and it prevents tangles, gives strength, and softens new growth.

 

[SouthernGirl]

Hey Everyone

I'm so happy to see the MNT bandwagon in still rolling!!!! I am SOOOOO sorry that I've been in and outta pocket lately. I haven't abandoned ya'll after starting this thing

Tai and Kimberly, I'm so happy you've had great results That's awesome. I'm still using all of the products, but lately I've switched my process up just a bit by using my conditioner to do conditioner-washes. I think my hair was getting too much protein for a while because I was washing more frequently and adding the conditioner as a leave-in each time.

Hey Ballet Bun
I have used the strengthener before a long time ago but I can't remeber if I liked it. I actually thought about it the other day and meant to give it a try again. Now that I'm not using the conditioner as a leave in (at least temporarily), I want to see how I like it. Do you use it? If so, what do you think?

Hey Megon
Thanks for the review!!! I like your method of using the conditioner. I hope it continues to work for ya!

Luv ya'll

SG

 

[SouthernGirl]

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

Hey Mona

As always, thanks for holding down the fort!!! Love you girl! SG

 

[MonaLisa]

Hey Mona

As always, thanks for holding down the fort!!! Love you girl! SG

Hey Madame President!! Hola!!! Love u back!

Movie Star is bigging up the MNT Strengthener..so I may have to seek this out!

 

[SouthernGirl]

Hey Madame President!! Hola!!! Love u back!

Movie Star is bigging up the MNT Strengthener..so I may have to seek this out!

Thanks Mona
I may have to try it again too!!
SG

 

[Angelicus]

well I finally tried it...

This is not the same formula that I used as a child. This "new" original shampoo and conditioner are great, not cakey and superthick like the old one. I just used it this morning, plus I added a little conditioner on my hair as a leave-in. It has very good detangling properties (I have a lot of hair and the comb slipped right through). It is definitely a keeper

Thank you tammiematthews and Southerngirl I believe that you both have tamed my PJism and saved me mucho dinero.

 

[MonaLisa]

well I finally tried it...

This is not the same formula that I used as a child. This "new" original shampoo and conditioner are great, not cakey and superthick like the old one. I just used it this morning, plus I added a little conditioner on my hair as a leave-in. It has very good detangling properties (I have a lot of hair and the comb slipped right through). It is definitely a keeper

Thank you tammiematthews and Southerngirl I believe that you both have tamed my PJism and saved me mucho dinero.

Okay...the gansta of LHCF....has given the stamp of approval. It's a beautiful day in the MNT Users Club.:bouncegre

 

[nesha24]

I just used MNT for the second time...and can i say i had NOO hair shedding after my wash! so i just KNEW i would have some after i conditioned...still none! now i just applied my suave milk and honey conditioner..as i was massaging it through, and making my braids, i STILL had no shedding!!! Thank you SG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps..i live in a very small town in ma, and i had searched a few stores for mnt...so after 8 months of being here, i went into the local grocery store..i was brousing the shampoo isle(not a good idea!)...searching and hoping that by chance they would have mnt...i didn't see it at first, but as i was leaving the isle, i looked up and saw the original mnt, and the deep moist. cond. and poo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOORAY!

 

[MonaLisa]

I just used MNT for the second time...and can i say i had NOO hair shedding after my wash! so i just KNEW i would have some after i conditioned...still none! now i just applied my suave milk and honey conditioner..as i was massaging it through, and making my braids, i STILL had no shedding!!! Thank you SG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps..i live in a very small town in ma, and i had searched a few stores for mnt...so after 8 months of being here, i went into the local grocery store..i was brousing the shampoo isle(not a good idea!)...searching and hoping that by chance they would have mnt...i didn't see it at first, but as i was leaving the isle, i looked up and saw the original mnt, and the deep moist. cond. and poo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOORAY!

Awww Nesha, thanks for posting and sharing your MNT tryout! SG will be so happy that u were pleased with your results. It is a wonderful protein conditioner...glad it worked for you!

 

[Dare~to~Dream]

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.

Okay, this is the second post I've read about someone switching from Ultra Black Hair conditioner to Mane N' Tail...since I love the Ultra Black Hair...I'm wondering if I need to switch to Mane N' Tail now because after reading over all these posts...I'm *itching* to try it now...I used it long time ago when I was in grade school/jr. high but I don't remember the benefits I got from it {I don't think I noticed anything different and switch to something else} but I am definitely going to try this again. I will be sure to post my results; even though I might have to "bump" the thread back up...but I will try it this summer...

I do have a question: Does anyone use as it a deep conditioner and sit under the dryer with it on before rinsing?

 

[Dare~to~Dream]

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It's so funny how heads can have similar hair types..but respond differently to a product...I'm 4a/b...and my hair has actually thrived since implementing protein. I wish I had realized this years ago...

My hair LOVES protein too! Years ago, I didn't anything about protein...I can't wait to try this stuff!!

 

[nyc_beauty]

Hello I'm now an official MNT conditioner (origianal formula) user....I have a question: what exactly are the protein factors in both the shampoo and conditioners??? I really can't tell how much protein this product has

 

[aqualung]

I just used MNT for the second time...and can i say i had NOO hair shedding after my wash! so i just KNEW i would have some after i conditioned...still none! now i just applied my suave milk and honey conditioner..as i was massaging it through, and making my braids, i STILL had no shedding!!!

Awesome! Now THIS is what I hope to observe after continued use. I don't like seeing hair in the comb.

 

[tryn2growmyhair]

Okay, this is the second post I've read about someone switching from Ultra Black Hair conditioner to Mane N' Tail...since I love the Ultra Black Hair...I'm wondering if I need to switch to Mane N' Tail now because after reading over all these posts...I'm *itching* to try it now...I used it long time ago when I was in grade school/jr. high but I don't remember the benefits I got from it {I don't think I noticed anything different and switch to something else} but I am definitely going to try this again. I will be sure to post my results; even though I might have to "bump" the thread back up...but I will try it this summer...

I do have a question: Does anyone use as it a deep conditioner and sit under the dryer with it on before rinsing?

I use it as a deep conditioner and I always sit under the dryer. Using it as a leave in doesnt work for me because my hair does not tolerate leave-ins with glycerine or protein. It would be too much protein to leave in my hair. I switched from UBH to this because 1) UBH was the original and I thought I should try the original -- it turns out that the homemade reconstructor recipe is the original and CH is making money off of her new conditioner. There is nothing wrong with that but 2) It doesnt work as well for me as the Mane N Tail. I noticed a lot more shedding when I used UBH than MNT WITH THE CH RECIPE. I NEVER USE MNT ALONE. Go to www.motowngirl.com for the recipe that I am going to be using.

HTH,
Tryn2growmyhair

 

[MonaLisa]

Okay, this is the second post I've read about someone switching from Ultra Black Hair conditioner to Mane N' Tail...since I love the Ultra Black Hair...I'm wondering if I need to switch to Mane N' Tail now because after reading over all these posts...I'm *itching* to try it now...I used it long time ago when I was in grade school/jr. high but I don't remember the benefits I got from it {I don't think I noticed anything different and switch to something else} but I am definitely going to try this again. I will be sure to post my results; even though I might have to "bump" the thread back up...but I will try it this summer...

I do have a question: Does anyone use as it a deep conditioner and sit under the dryer with it on before rinsing?

Hey Lanelle - a lot of the feedback seems to follow how you're feeling...it's not the same MNT from our childhood...I remember when I was younger and used it...it didn't agree with me...but now...it's like a moisturizing protein conditioner. It has coconut oil in it and anything with coconut agrees with me. I too am a UBH conditioner user...but this last bottle that I have does not compare with the bottles I used in 2003/2004. Once I finish up this bottle..MNT and Aubrey GPB will be my staple light protein conditioners and I will be eliminating UBH .

When I use the MNT, I generally leave it on for at least 30 minutes with heat...sometimes just a plastic cap on my head.

I've left it on longer when mixed with GPB...but I wouldn't advise leaving on for an extended amount of time as it is protein based.

Please share your results once you've tried. Welcome aboard!

 

[MonaLisa]

Hello I'm now an official MNT conditioner (origianal formula) user....I have a question: what exactly are the protein factors in both the shampoo and conditioners??? I really can't tell how much protein this product has

Hi nyc_beauty...welcome aboard! I can't really speak on the poo....but I would think you can get an idea of the concentration of protein in both the poo and conditioner by the line up of ingredients...i.e., if you note protein as the first or second ingredient in the product listing on the bottle..you have an idea that it is a heavy protein product...if you see it somewhere in that middle section...closer towards the end of the list of ingredients...then there is lower concentration of protein...placing it in the light protein category.

I'm not sure how you can tell what the exact percentage is without contacting the Straight Arrow company and speaking to someone.

HTH.

 

[SouthernGirl]

well I finally tried it...

This is not the same formula that I used as a child. This "new" original shampoo and conditioner are great, not cakey and superthick like the old one. I just used it this morning, plus I added a little conditioner on my hair as a leave-in. It has very good detangling properties (I have a lot of hair and the comb slipped right through). It is definitely a keeper

Thank you tammiematthews and Southerngirl I believe that you both have tamed my PJism and saved me mucho dinero.

Okay, now I KNOW we're onto something!!!

Anky, we are so happy to have you I know they have changed the formula since I used a while back too. Whatever they did, I love it!!!

SG

 

[MonaLisa]

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...it's the MNT President!

Luv ya chica!

 

[SouthernGirl]

Hey Nesha, Lanelle, and NYC Beauty

Nesha, I am so happy with your results!! I'm so happy you're having such great success. Sounds like your hair loves this stuff, and no hairs lost is a beautiful thing!

Lanelle, I've heard a lot of people making the switch too (I believe that's Cathy House's producst?), but I've never used it so I can't really comment. Good luck with it though! I'm sure you'll be happy

NYC Beauty, I'm not really sure about the protein levels. I know they both contain protein, but it does not list a percentage. If you can, try their 800 number and they should be able to tell you. I would call, but I'm borrowing a computer right now until I start my new job and I've had to return my old laptop so I have very limited time on the site until I get a new one.

This is awesome news you guys!! I was so happy to see this when I logged on.

Mona, thanks so much for fielding all the questions from the members!!! I'm thinking, we may have a new Prez You're the bomb chica!

SG

 

[MonaLisa]

Mona, thanks so much for fielding all the questions from the members!!! I'm thinking, we may have a new Prez You're the bomb chica!

SG

LOL...Nahhhhh chica....that's all you. I have enough duties with Sylver over with the NTM posse....I can speak more on that...lol.

 

[Kimberly]

Okay ya'll, I went to Sally's for the buy 1 get 1 sale and got another bottle of conditioner and a bottle of the detangler. So far so good with the detangler. Now I need to go back and get 2 more bottles of the conditioner (while it's still on sale) to use for the Cathy Howse UBH conditioner recipe!

 

[SouthernGirl]

LOL...Nahhhhh chica....that's all you. I have enough duties with Sylver over with the NTM posse....I can speak more on that...lol.

I know, I saw that NTM thread!! You go girl!!!

 

[SouthernGirl]

Okay ya'll, I went to Sally's for the buy 1 get 1 sale and got another bottle of conditioner and a bottle of the detangler. So far so good with the detangler. Now I need to go back and get 2 more bottles of the conditioner (while it's still on sale) to use for the Cathy Howse UBH conditioner recipe!

Sale? What sale??? I'm really slipping b/c I had no idea there was a sale at Sally.

Thanks for the heads up!
SG

 

[MonaLisa]

Sale? What sale??? I'm really slipping b/c I had no idea there was a sale at Sally.

Thanks for the heads up!
SG

Oh Snap! Anddddddddddddddddd she's off!!!!!!

*SG grabs purse off of the table...*

 

[nyc_beauty]

Thanks Mona and SG for responding regarding the protein. But I am still a little confused. The MNT original formula conditioner that I have doesn't list protein in the ingredients.....is there another word for protein perhaps?..Just would like to know for future reference

 

[MonaLisa]

Thanks Mona and SG for responding regarding the protein. But I am still a little confused. The MNT original formula conditioner that I have doesn't list protein in the ingredients.....is there another word for protein perhaps?..Just would like to know for future reference

SouthernGirl said:
Here are the ingredients:

Water, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax NF, Cetyl Alcohol, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Vegetable Oil, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Protein, Lanolin, Phenoxyethanol, Methlparaben, Propylparaben, FD&C Yellow #5.

 

[nyc_beauty]

Thanks Mona...I only use the conditioner in the original formula. I heard the conditioner had protein as well I was just wondering where....I dont see it in my ingredient list. Just a little nervous of using too much protein in the hair is all

 

[SouthernGirl]

Mona, LOL about the purse in hand

Also, thanks for posting the ingredients. I thought we did that a while back. Go ahead and give it a try Nesha. I think you'll be fine. Over time, if you think your hair can't handle it, add more moisture after adding the conditioner (oils are good) and you should be OK. I had to use the conditioner as a co wash for a bit, but I plan to start using it as a leave-in again soon. I don't think it was b/c the protein was too harsh, but maybe that I wasn't adding enough moisture.

Good luck!
SG

 

[MonaLisa]

Thanks Mona...I only use the conditioner in the original formula. I heard the conditioner had protein as well I was just wondering where....I dont see it in my ingredient list. Just a little nervous of using too much protein in the hair is all

Okay...lol...nyc_beauty...you're confusing me...that is the ingredient list for the Original MNT Conditioner. As you can see....where the protein is listed...it is a light protein. There are a lot of moisturizing ingredients as well...
Cetyl Alcohol , Coconut Oil , Glycerin , Vegetable Oil , Lanolin


Just wanted to add this link again:

http://www.manentail.com/products/personal/hair_list.asp

(u may have to cut and paste into your browser) - but it should give one a good idea of what to try or use as this is a listing of all the products from the Mane and Tail line.

and the Walgreen link...lists ingredient list for most of the line...

http://www.walgreens.com/search/search_results.jhtml?term=Mane+and+Tail&section=P&submit.x=77&submit.y=12

HTH.

 

[beloved1]

You can count me in the MNT club. My weekly deep conditioner is the original MNT + oils (Cathy Howse's recipe). I used it last week and my hair did very well. This week I tried Aphogee (why did I do that when I don't have any breakage??) and now it's a little hard so I will be moisturizing alot and sticking to my MNT in the future, unless I get breakage.

I just remember how in high school, the girls with great hair were using MNT.