The Official Mane 'N Tail Users Club

[SouthernGirl]

Hey Ladies

SOOOOOOO excited about all of the great updates with this stuff! I'm just glad we're able to find it all on sale too

Cocowhite - that's an awesome idea! I've only tried mixing with oil which is also pretty nice, but I'll have to try your idea as well.

Keep the updates coming!

SG

 

[boomboom1027]

For anyone who lives by a Walgreens!! They are having a 2/6.99 sale on the MNT shampoo and conditioner (32 oz.)

 

[Southernbella.]

Don't laugh at me, but...I can't remember if I joined or not. If not, I will now! I've been using the Deep Moisturizing products for a few months now, and I love them!

I use the poo once every 3-4 weeks, and I co wash once per week.

I recently started mixing the conditioner with my Aveda oil and putting it on my dry hair. I have to say, my breakage is GONE. This stuff is great.

 

[secretdiamond]

Well I tried the infamous MNT conditioner finally. I used it as a leave in. I don't think I like it too much. It made my hair hard, but not too tangled which was good. I can see why others say it makes their hair feel stronger. I would have liked it despite the slight hardness had I not noticed a little more breakage than usual while I was combing my hair. I kept finding little pieces of hair on my hand and that made me very annoyed. I had to be VERY delicate while trying to comb my hair into a ponytail to airdry it. So I'm am airdying right now and waiting to see how my hair feels like when it's completely dry to see if I will just pop this in the trash or not. Funny thing is, I really want to like it and might just keep using it b/c I want my hair to be just like SG's! lol. Had it not been SG who recommended this, I would have thrown it away from the second I put it on my hair and cursed it.

Here is my updated review on MNT conditioner: I have been using it consistently to give it a real chance. I can't say I love it or not b/c I don't really notice a difference in softness other than what lacio lacio already gives me. BUT I do feel as if it is protecting my hair more and getting less breakage. I realized that I have to apply it to damp NOT wet hair for it to not break my hair into pieces while applying. And when I do apply it to damp hair, my hair stays soft and doesn't turn hard anymore. So now, this is a keeper.

 

[SouthernGirl]

Here is my updated review on MNT conditioner: I have been using it consistently to give it a real chance. I can't say I love it or not b/c I don't really notice a difference in softness other than what lacio lacio already gives me. BUT I do feel as if it is protecting my hair more and getting less breakage. I realized that I have to apply it to damp NOT wet hair for it to not break my hair into pieces while applying. And when I do apply it to damp hair, my hair stays soft and doesn't turn hard anymore. So now, this is a keeper.

Welcome Lauren450!!

Secretdiamond - Thanks for posting this update. You are absolutely right about the damp/vs wet hair. This works better for me as well. At some point I realized that when I towel-dry my hair after shampooing, if I leave the towel on my head for a long time then put the leave-in cond. in, it works much better than when completely wet - at least for air-drying. Sometimes when I'm rushing I put it on while my hair is too wet, and I'll get a few strands - not breakage, but mostly long hairs that shed during comb-out.

The other option I've found that works is that if I put the cond. on wet and immediately apply oil, I don't have this problem as much. I generally switch back-and-forth with my methods.

SG

 

[Candy_C]

MNT ALWAYS SAVES MY DAY! i attacked my hair with Scurl the other day it it turned into stiff tree branches!!

as always MNT stopped the stiffness, brought back the texture and stopped any sneaky breakage that was looking 2 catch me unawares!

 

[naturaline]

mnt gives mega softness!! i just found out they sell it in my hometown! thank God its a life saver LOL, no more overseas postage
But yeah, when mixed with msm my comes out like silk... and it stays lik that (i love it)

 

[Ronda123]

Here is my updated review on MNT conditioner: I have been using it consistently to give it a real chance. I can't say I love it or not b/c I don't really notice a difference in softness other than what lacio lacio already gives me. BUT I do feel as if it is protecting my hair more and getting less breakage. I realized that I have to apply it to damp NOT wet hair for it to not break my hair into pieces while applying. And when I do apply it to damp hair, my hair stays soft and doesn't turn hard anymore. So now, this is a keeper.

I have found this to work for me as well. I would like to add that it also works when my hair is completely dry...my hair stays soft until my next wash day.

 

[SouthernGirl]

Yay

That's awesome Candy C and Naturaline!! It most definitely is a life-saver! I just co-washed my hair and I'm just loving the way my hair feels now while damp with a bit of strengthener and conditioner in it.

I love the softness!!

SG

 

[mommatide]

HI EVERYONE! SOUTHERNGIRL, I THINK IT'S GREAT HOW YOU RESPOND TO REPLY'S...YOU ARE SO GRACIOUS

OK, I HAVE BEEN READING THIS THREAD ON AND OFF, AND TODAY I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT AT THE BIG WALGREEN'S 241 SALE...SO, I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IT WORKS AS WELL FOR ME. UNTIL THEN, KEEP UP THE GREAT MOMENTUM, IT'S EXCITING STUFF

 

[Puddles]

Hi all....
I'm a MnT user as well. I love how it leaves my hair soft and silky. My waves are more defined as well.

 

[SouthernGirl]

HI EVERYONE! SOUTHERNGIRL, I THINK IT'S GREAT HOW YOU RESPOND TO REPLY'S...YOU ARE SO GRACIOUS

OK, I HAVE BEEN READING THIS THREAD ON AND OFF, AND TODAY I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT AT THE BIG WALGREEN'S 241 SALE...SO, I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IT WORKS AS WELL FOR ME. UNTIL THEN, KEEP UP THE GREAT MOMENTUM, IT'S EXCITING STUFF

You are such a sweetie

It's pretty fun reading and responding to the posts (although I know I miss a lot). I'm just always so happy to see all of the success stories! I know that the product doesn't work for everyone, and it does take some getting used to, but I've just had such great results that I'm always eager to share with others!

You're right, it has gained lots of momentum. Let's hope it keeps going

Let us know how it works for you. There's lots of recipes/recommendations in the thread. I know it's waaaaaaaay long, but I think it's great having it all in one place

Regards,

SG

 

[mommatide]

OK, I'M BACK WITH MY RESULT'S FROM THE MNT TRIAL RUN..................IT WORKED GREAT! I MUST ADMIT, I DID NOT THINK I WOULD GET THIS KIND OF SHINE AND SOFTNESS FROM A CONDITIONER WITH PROTEIN, BUT I'M SO PLEASED WITH MY HAIR.

I 1ST WASHED WITH THE ORIGINAL POO, DID NOT LIKE THE WAY IT MADE MY HAIR FEEL STRIPPED. SO I FOLLOWED WITH A QUICK WASH WITH MY KERACARE. OK, THEN I DEEP CON WITH MY MOISTUREFUSE FOR 20MIN. AFTER THAT I APPLIED WGO TO MY SCALP AND END'S, THEN APPLIED MNT COND AS A LEAVE IN, WITH A FEW DROP'S OF WGO MIXED IN. THEN PROCEEDED TO ROLLERSET, USING ONLY WATER.

MY HUSBAND SAID MY HAIR LOOKED GREAT! I COULD NOT GET OVER HOW SOFT AND SHINY IT WAS. HE ALSO MADE A COMMENT ON HOW MY HAIR WAS FULLER, SEEM TO HAVE MORE BODY THAN USUAL. I WILL RETURN THE SHAMPOO AND STOCK UP ON COND.

THANKS AGAIN SG, AND ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE SHARED YOUR EXPERIENCES

 

[Lshona]

Hi, after reading ever one's posts about MNT, I went and bought the shampoo and conditioner .I'll see if it works for me. Is it ok to use the conditoner as a mositurizer and than add oil to seal it in ? (I've been using Sta So Fro for when I just pin my hair back, and NTM when I use my Caruso's)I see that the MNT conditioner has glycerin in it so if my hair likes it I could eliminate the Sta So Fro and the NTM. But will my hair curl with the Caruso's after I use the MNT conditioner ? I guess I'll find out soon enough!

 

[cocowhite]

I definitely like the strengther and the detangler alot.

 

[divinefavor]

How's everyone using the detangler? I've had a bottle of the detangler for about 2 weeks and haven't used it yet. TIA for your help!

 

[SouthernGirl]

Hi Puddles, Mommatide, LShona, Cocowhite, and Divine

Mommatide - some users have complained about that "stripped" feeling , but I don't think it's stripping your hair. Overtime your hair will adjust and you won't feel it - at least my hair responded that way. As soon as I wash, I always add a bit of strengthener or detangler, and it makes it soft and supple for the comb-thru. Sounds like your method turned out OK in the end!

LShona - The way you are describing using the conditioner will work fine - I've done this. I've either added oil to the conditioner, or just applied the conditioner and added some oil to my hair. Not sure about Caruso's though, I've never used them. Not even sure I know what they are

Cocowhite - Hey Girlie! Those are two of my favorite products as well. I sometimes will spray some of the strengthener onto my ponytail when I feel it's a bit dry.

HTH,
SG

 

[Jada]

Hey Southerngurl, I was just wondering how do you apply your african pride hair grease do you apply it to each section of hair or just to the scalp...also how do you moisturize on a daily basis do you condion wash daily?

 

[Lshona]

Hi Puddles, Mommatide, LShona, Cocowhite, and Divine

LShona - The way you are describing using the conditioner will work fine - I've done this. I've either added oil to the conditioner, or just applied the conditioner and added some oil to my hair. Not sure about Caruso's though, I've never used them. Not even sure I know what they are

HTH,
SG

Thanks SG for responding. I put the conditioner in my hair then some olive oil at night, and in the mornin my hair curls fine with the Caruso steam rollers.

 

[cocowhite]

Hey Southerngurl, I just started using the strengthner when my hair feels dry too. I also use it with the new MNT olive oil moisturizer when works great too.

divinefavor- I use my detangler after washing and conditioning. I part my hair into four sections, pin up the other three and spray detangler on the section I am planning to work on and let it penatrate for a minute and my jilbere comb glides right through. HTH

 

[Candy_C]

the only bad thing i have to say bout MNT was when i used it three days after i used an Affirm treatment (i had my relaxer the same day as the affirm) my hair was stiff and lost its curl, it felt strwy...but i guess thats because of the protein content of the affirm and the mnt!!

i'm on keracare for a bit then its back to mnt

 

[SouthernGirl]

Hey Southerngurl, I was just wondering how do you apply your african pride hair grease do you apply it to each section of hair or just to the scalp...also how do you moisturize on a daily basis do you condion wash daily?

Hi Jada

You must be reading my hair journal on Fotki to know about African Pride! I don't really use it consistently, but when I do, I part my hair in small sections and apply to my scalp. I don't put any on my hair.

As for moisture, I rarely use anything but leave-in conditioner (MNT), and the strengthener. I'll use a bit of Wild Growth oil occasionally, but I don't do anything for daily moisture. I also don't co-wash daily anymore b/c my hair was growing too fast. Now I co-wash about once per week, and shampoo once per week.

I'm trying to fine-tune my regimen again since I stopped co-washing. I haven't had as much time to spend on it, so as a result there's a lot less manipulation. It's paying off!

HTH,
SG

 

[alexstin]

As for moisture, I rarely use anything but leave-in conditioner (MNT), and the strengthener. I'll use a bit of Wild Growth oil occasionally, but I don't do anything for daily moisture. SG

So you're saying you don't put ANYTHING on your hair on some days! How in the world do you manage that?

By the way, your hair is gorgeous!

Valerie

 

[SouthernGirl]

the only bad thing i have to say bout MNT was when i used it three days after i used an Affirm treatment (i had my relaxer the same day as the affirm) my hair was stiff and lost its curl, it felt strwy...but i guess thats because of the protein content of the affirm and the mnt!!

i'm on keracare for a bit then its back to mnt

Hey Girlie

Yeah, sound like it may have been a lil' too much protein, but the moisture from keracare shd do the trick. I'm not familiar w/the Affirm trtmt, but a moisture boost shd work. Either that or a good deep condition!

SG

 

[divinefavor]

Hey Southerngurl, I just started using the strengthner when my hair feels dry too. I also use it with the new MNT olive oil moisturizer when works great too.

divinefavor- I use my detangler after washing and conditioning. I part my hair into four sections, pin up the other three and spray detangler on the section I am planning to work on and let it penatrate for a minute and my jilbere comb glides right through. HTH

Thanks!

Does putting the detagler in your hair keep it from swinging/bouncing?

 

[Jada]

Thank you Southerngurl I will try it only on my scalp only and not the hair I did notice that it is a bit sticky and thick and my hair is very fine...so far I am really loving the MNT products I think I have some strengthner around here somewhere I will try a little of that...since starting these products I am no longer a product junkie thanks so much for all of your help!!!!
Jada

 

[SouthernGirl]

So you're saying you don't put ANYTHING on your hair on some days! How in the world do you manage that?

By the way, your hair is gorgeous!

Valerie

Hi Alextin,

Yes, some days I don't put anything on my hair except a little water. Lately I've been wearing it like this:
http://public.fotki.com/SouthernGirlz/the_protective_styles-1/the_protective_styles/img_1268.html

It stays for days in this style - sometimes the whole week. On wash days, I put MNT conditioner in as a leave-in and it sort of "sets it" like a gel because when it dries it hardens a bit. I tie a scarf on it at night (taking off the hair clip) and when I get up in the morning and take a shower, I let my hair get a little bit of a mist so that when I get ready to put the clip back on, it's nice and smooth. At times I'll put a little more conditioner on the sides so they lay down flat, but not much.

I'll also put a little strengther on my ponytail occasionally during the week if it looks dry, but usually the water is all I need.

This past summer when I was co-washing my hair I would co-wash in the AM, then drive to work w/the windows down and let my hair air-dry w/a little scarf on the front as shown here:
http://public.fotki.com/SouthernGirlz/2004_hair_journey/the_hair/scarf.html

On those days I put nothing in my hair, just leave-in conditioner occasionally.

I guess I'm pretty lucky with my hair that I don't have to put a lot of product on it to make it behave. Oh - thanks for the compliment

HTH,
SG

 

[SouthernGirl]

Thank you Southerngurl I will try it only on my scalp only and not the hair I did notice that it is a bit sticky and thick and my hair is very fine...so far I am really loving the MNT products I think I have some strengthner around here somewhere I will try a little of that...since starting these products I am no longer a product junkie thanks so much for all of your help!!!!
Jada

No problem Jada!

I forgot to mention - I wear my hair back in a ponytail most days so MNT on the scalp is great because I don't have to comb it out until I wash again. I don't put it on my scalp if its down.

You'll find a way that makes your hair respond best to it after using it for a while. It took me a long time to get comfy with it and figure how much to use. Even now if I use too much on my hair it's not a pretty sight

Good luck,
SG

 

[BahaGirl]

SouthernGrl,

All this time I thought that was Aaliyah in that picture until I looked at your album. I'm thinking about trying the MNT product line, but I'm a simple girl, I don't want to use a product that I have to be extra careful when using it. Can I use MNT with simple care? And I have one mo' question, did you always have long hair or do you think MNT contributed to your hair length?

 

[RootPunch]

Well, I'm convinced. I think I'll jump on the MNT bandwagon also. I'll be getting mine tomorrow.
Thanks for all the wonderful reviews.
RP