Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2009 pt.2

[Aggie]

In the last week I've used up:

AO Island Naturals
AO Rosa Mosqueta
TW Protective Mist Bodifier

The AO conditioners will not be repurchases. I don't like the way they smell and they don't work as well as the AO WC. I already bought another bottle of the PMB. I love that stuff. I tried diluting it, and it still worked perfectly for detangling but I didn't get the super silky soft moisturized feel after it dried. So I'll just use it full strength and try not to use as much.

And because I loved the PMB so much I am interested in trying out the tw total body shampoo and her herbal conditioner. From the few reviews I've seen, people really liked them.

Oh and using gelatin on my hair has been going great. My hair feels smoother and there's less breakage during detangling (which is due in part to the pmb).

Hmmmm, it appears that our hair is liking the same things msa.

 

[iNicola]

And because I loved the PMB so much I am interested in trying out the tw total body shampoo and her herbal conditioner. From the few reviews I've seen, people really liked them.

I'd love to read your reviews on these when you get the chance to try them. I love the mist and the lock it up gel for my DD 4 something hair and was wondering if I should just go ahead with the whole line. I watch this video on YT a few weeks back and she states that the shampoo stripped the moisture out of her DD's hair so I was hesitant about buying it.

 

[msa]

I'd love to read your reviews on these when you get the chance to try them. I love the mist and the lock it up gel for my DD 4 something hair and was wondering if I should just go ahead with the whole line. I watch this video on YT a few weeks back and she states that the shampoo stripped the moisture out of her DD's hair so I was hesitant about buying it.

If I do get them, it won't be for a while. But I'll definitely give a review.

I don't usually put shampoo on my actual hair though, just on my scalp. The shampoo does have SLS in it. It's meant to clean the hair so I'm not surprised it stripped the moisture, that's the point of SLS lol.

There are a couple of favorable reviews for the conditioner on youtube which made me more interested in it.

 

[chebaby]

Che, I was in target this morning and they had cute headbands. I think they have fall headbands now because these were different from what they have been having.

I am going to the salon tomorrow to get a trim but I think I will DC tonight with AOHSR.

i may have to go to trarget then. i was gonna try urban outfiters to see what they have but that may have to wait.

 

[iNicola]

If I do get them, it won't be for a while. But I'll definitely give a review.

I don't usually put shampoo on my actual hair though, just on my scalp. The shampoo does have SLS in it. It's meant to clean the hair so I'm not surprised it stripped the moisture, that's the point of SLS lol.

There are a couple of favorable reviews for the conditioner on youtube which made me more interested in it.

What do you think of the Stimulating Herbal Cleanser? Now I'm wondering if I should use this and the conditioner instead. On the bottle it says that it thoroughly cleanses and removes build up but the information on the website states that "when you use this product you must follow up by using Total Body Black Earth Shampoo". I guess it goes along the line as 'for best results use all the products in this line together'.

 

[msa]

What do you think of the Stimulating Herbal Cleanser? Now I'm wondering if I should use this and the conditioner instead. On the bottle it says that it thoroughly cleanses and removes build up but the information on the website states that "when you use this product you must follow up by using Total Body Black Earth Shampoo". I guess it goes along the line as 'for best results use all the products in this line together'.

From the way she talks about the products here it seems like the herbal cleanser is a clarifier (higher percentage of SLS) or at least a much stronger shampoo, and the total body is a gentler shampoo. I'm not trying to use anything super harsh on my hair so I'm gonna leave the herbal cleanser alone. Even though I only apply shampoo to my scalp, I know the run off gets on my hair so I still need my shampoo to be gentle.

 

[La Colocha]

What do you think of the Stimulating Herbal Cleanser? Now I'm wondering if I should use this and the conditioner instead. On the bottle it says that it thoroughly cleanses and removes build up but the information on the website states that "when you use this product you must follow up by using Total Body Black Earth Shampoo". I guess it goes along the line as 'for best results use all the products in this line together'.

The stimulating herbal cleanser is a clarifying shampoo. I would not recommend using both together, Just one or the other hth.

 

[La Colocha]

Good day ladies, i had to change up my wash day reggie products. Im using tw mist instead of the califa spray. I tried but i like my mist better im spoiled. Also instead of using olive butter to braid i will use my shea amla butter. I keep forgetting about it.

 

[iNicola]

From the way she talks about the products here it seems like the herbal cleanser is a clarifier (higher percentage of SLS) or at least a much stronger shampoo, and the total body is a gentler shampoo. I'm not trying to use anything super harsh on my hair so I'm gonna leave the herbal cleanser alone. Even though I only apply shampoo to my scalp, I know the run off gets on my hair so I still need my shampoo to be gentle.

The stimulating herbal cleanser is a clarifying shampoo. I would not recommend using both together, Just one or the other hth.

Thank you both for your feedback. I'll skip the poo and pre-poo all together.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Well, I am home from my Pedi! But...I will still do my hair in the a.m. I am baggying now with some Vatika Frosting.

Will mix the Henna tonight and Apply 1st thing in the a.m. Looks like tomorrow will be an all day Hair Day.

 

[La Colocha]

Well, I am home from my Pedi! But...I will still do my hair in the a.m. I am baggying now with some Vatika Frosting.

Will mix the Henna tonight and Apply 1st thing in the a.m. Looks like tomorrow will be an all day Hair Day.

I want to try some on my hair but im scared it will break off at the root. The feeling will pass.

 

[msa]

I want to try some on my hair but im scared it will break off at the root. The feeling will pass.

Why would it make your hair break off?

 

[chebaby]

i started to pre co wash today with vatika frosting but i was lazy lol. i wished i would have now, maybe it would have cut down on the frizzies.

 

[La Colocha]

Why would it make your hair break off?

Coconut oil makes my hair brittle, it literally has broken to the touch when i have used it in the past. I have been tempted to try it again but i can't risk it.

 

[fattyfatfat]

I DC'ed with VF today and I love my hair. Its so soft!

i started to pre co wash today with vatika frosting but i was lazy lol. i wished i would have now, maybe it would have cut down on the frizzies.

 

[msa]

Coconut oil makes my hair brittle, it literally has broken to the touch when i have used it in the past. I have been tempted to try it again but i can't risk it.

That's so odd. I love coconut oil. Dry hair, wet hair, doesn't matter. It's amazing.

In fact, all this talk about vatika frosting, I just oiled my hair with some. My jar is almost gone, yay! It was very lumpy for some reason.

 

[La Colocha]

That's so odd. I love coconut oil. Dry hair, wet hair, doesn't matter. It's amazing.

In fact, all this talk about vatika frosting, I just oiled my hair with some. My jar is almost gone, yay! It was very lumpy for some reason.

Very odd, that is one thing about my hair that i do not understand and never will. I have searched all over the internet and have not found a reason why my hair reacts the way it does with coconut oil.

 

[chebaby]

well i can say that although i love love love cocconut oil, sometimes it does seem to make my hair dry. i dont know why. it only happens a few times. i think it may be the brand i use because when i used the brand from gnc my hair was always on cloud 9 but this new vitamine shopp brand is only ok. so maybe its the brand La.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Coconut oil makes my hair brittle, it literally has broken to the touch when i have used it in the past. I have been tempted to try it again but i can't risk it.

Girl, Don't Chance it! You know Your Hair. Leave that Be.

I DC'ed with VF today and I love my hair. Its so soft!

WnS: How do you DC with it? I read your post today at work and was wondering what you did?

In fact, all this talk about vatika frosting, I just oiled my hair with some. My jar is almost gone, yay! It was very lumpy for some reason.

For me, it was no more lumpier than Coconut Oil. The Lumps Instantly "Melted" as you rubbed it in Your Hands? No?

 

[msa]

For me, it was no more lumpier than Coconut Oil. The Lumps Instantly "Melted" as you rubbed it in Your Hands? No?

Yeah they melted...but it was like hard lumps (little ones though). When I warm it up, they go away but once it cools down completely they come back. It was odd.

 

[fattyfatfat]

I went to the salon (I know...I have to be a DIY girl one day) and after they washed my hair, she put the Vatika Frosting on my hair and I sat under the dryer for 20 minutes. My hair is really soft and it looks good. I purchased a VF for a friend but when it comes tomorrow (hooray for tracking) she might not get it.

WnS: How do you DC with it? I read your post today at work and was wondering what you did?

 

[La Colocha]

Does anyone know if you can use a butter for a heat protectant? I may want to blowout my hair next week, but i don't want to damage my hair.

 

[msa]

Does anyone know if you can use a butter for a heat protectant? I may want to blowout my hair next week, but i don't want to damage my hair.

No you cannot.

Butters are just solidified oils. They do not protect against heat.

Heat protection is the one place where I truly believe people should not skimp. Find the best, most silicone laden product that can stand up to a few hundred degrees of heat.

 

[La Colocha]

No you cannot.

Butters are just solidified oils. They do not protect against heat.

Heat protection is the one place where I truly believe people should not skimp. Find the best, most silicone laden product that can stand up to a few hundred degrees of heat.

Thanks msa you have to use a serum with the blowdryer also? I just wanted to blowdry. It does not get that hot.

 

[mkd]

I am excited for my hair appointment tomorrow. I have not done a length check in a looooonng time. I haven't had my hair flat ironed in almost a year. It doesn't seem much longer but I am excited anyway.

 

[fattyfatfat]

I hope your hair appointment is everything you want it to be. please take pics!

I am excited for my hair appointment tomorrow. I have not done a length check in a looooonng time. I haven't had my hair flat ironed in almost a year. It doesn't seem much longer but I am excited anyway.

 

[msa]

Thanks msa you have to use a serum with the blowdryer also? I just wanted to blowdry. It does not get that hot.

Any direct heat, you definitely want a heat protectant, especially if you're using the blow dryer to try to get it straight.

 

[msa]

I forgot to tell y'all that my Oyin Juices&Berries came in the mail the other day.

Man, I forgot how much I loved this stuff for my scalp. It's great. My scalp feels nice and supple.

I also got the new Honey Water from them. It's supposed to be a skin moisturizer. I keep forgetting to use it right out of the shower but when I do I'll give a review. I figure if I use the honey water followed by coconut oil my skin should be well moisturized (coconut oil by itself didn't work for me at all).

 

[mkd]

I hope your hair appointment is everything you want it to be. please take pics!

Thanks and I will definately take pictures!

 

[La Colocha]

I hope i don't like this jbco that i put in my dc. Why does stuff always have a way of creeping on you when your content? Products just have a way of ending up in my home by the way of usps.