What do you think is waaaay over-hyped?

[Irresistible]

ITA with some of them:

Daily Cowashing - the same reason as above.

No hair grease(I actually disagree that this is over-hyped) - I use oils on my scalp but I don't think that's considered "grease"

ACV Method - When I tried it, it dried my hair out badly too.

Also:
No heat - I don't know about that. I can see minimal heat, but no heat is radical.

Baggying the entire head - Made my hair wet.

I'm sure I'll think of more...I'm quickly figuring out what works and what doesn't (for me).

I was always afraid of those clarifying methods! I'm glad I steered clear!

 

[Irresistible]

-I am starting to think the MaxiGlide now that some ladies are getting breakage. But I still look forward to trying it.

-Indian Juices and Berries.

I still dont get that one! it was very hard to use for me with those teeth!

 

[Irresistible]

I am NEVER putting, um..........Coochie cream on my head. There has to be a better way.....

Sorry - please still love me if you disagree!!!! Please don't
smack me around the forum:hardslap:



**SJ hides***

hehehehe *Coochie Cream* that one always killed me!

 

[vestaluv1]

hehehehe *Coochie Cream* that one always killed me!

Yeah, vajayjay cream erplexed ... one thing I WILL NOT put on my scalp!
MN users don't kill me! :hardslap:

 

[LivingDoll]

ITA with some of them:

Daily Cowashing - the same reason as above.

No hair grease(I actually disagree that this is over-hyped) - I use oils on my scalp but I don't think that's considered "grease"

ACV Method - When I tried it, it dried my hair out badly too.

Also:
No heat - I don't know about that. I can see minimal heat, but no heat is radical.

Baggying the entire head - Made my hair wet.

I'm sure I'll think of more...I'm quickly figuring out what works and what doesn't (for me).

ETA to my original post:

MSM - ...no ma'am. My stomach couldn't handle it.

GNC UltraNourishhair - they are gigantic PLUS they STINK.

KeraCare Products - $80 down the drain...all that mess is...well, a MESS!

HE LTR - Too Perfumey for me!

 

[Irresistible]

ETA to my original post:

MSM - ...no ma'am. My stomach couldn't handle it.

GNC UltraNourishhair - they are gigantic PLUS they STINK.

KeraCare Products - $80 down the drain...all that mess is...well, a MESS!

HE LTR - Too Perfumey for me!

ooh if LTR is perfumey, and it actually smells good , I am going to love it

 

[LivingDoll]

ooh if LTR is perfumey, and it actually smells good , I am going to love it

..give me your address, I'll send it to you for free (unless you're international)! I only used it once.

 

[InnerSoul]

Growth aids, definitely.

I agree.. your hair grows from your scalp anyway...regardless of what's on it.

 

[Irresistible]

..give me your address, I'll send it to you for free (unless you're international)! I only used it once.

I am not international

Pm'ing you now!

 

[tarheelgurl]

Overnight baggying sucked for me and I also got breakage.

 

[FAMUDva]

The baggy method for me. It caused me to lose 1/2" of hair.

I feel the same way about the baggy method... it didn't work for me either

I feel like NO heat whatsoever is BS for me... I find I can have health, growing hair with retention even using heat (sparingly).

I'm on the fence about MTG... It works for dandruff, but I didn't see the 1" of hair growth like other said.

ETA: CW doesn't do a thing for me either.

 

[thinkpinkprincess]

subscribing...

I think that some protective styles can be over hyped, like bunning, for instance. Maybe it works for some, but I think that I have had a lot of breakage from using ponytail holders!

Hope this doesn't offend anyone, that's just my humble opinion

 

[Son26]

Protective styling (all the time) I just don't understand why grow all this long healthy hair...only to bun it everyday or wear wigs, just because?
I don't think it's BS...I just don't understand the concept of NEVER seeing your hair. When are you enjoying it?

I agree. I know someone with bsl hair who hides her hair away all the time. The few times I've seen her with her hair down she looked so pretty. I only protective style on the weekends.

 

[oooop2]

Dang this has gotten really long! lol

I agree that what works for some may not work for all.

Protective styling (all the time) I just don't understand why grow all this long healthy hair...only to bun it everyday or wear wigs, just because?
I don't think it's BS...I just don't understand the concept of NEVER seeing your hair. When are you enjoying it?

I often wonder the same thing....

 

[naturalgurl]

Overnight baggying has worked for me BUT I do believe you shouldn't do it EVERY night. Also this is for people with dry hair like myself. At least that's my opinion.

The protective styling. I believe in it but I also am a true believer of enjoying your hair. If you treat your hair like it's fragile, it will be. Treat it as if it's strong and it will be that. I do protective buns daily because I have little time to fool with this whole wet mane every morning.

ORS was over hyped in my opinion. I ran out and bought the BIG bottle and it made my hair fall or shed. Whatever you want to call it. I tried other raved about products and got the same result. Mucho shedding, so in my world BSS products are over hyped. I use all natural and my hair is very manangeable and growing. Who says you have to buy expensive (or inexpensive) BSS products to have healthy hair?

 

[Angkin73]

-MN I think has been way over hyped. I stopped using it. I didn't see any more growth than I usually get.
-No heat I think is over kill.....I got just as good results when I used to use heat. The only reason I don't use heat since I decided to go natural, was because the one time I did use it, my curl pattern changed in that spot. And to this day it hasn't reverted back. It was two months ago!
-Henna, I never used it so ......makes me want to go Hmmmmm?
-Also all the pre poo, co-wash, DCing, oil rinsing and many, many, many more. I mean come on.... it makes my head spin just thinking about it all. I have done all this and have seen no better results than when I used to shampoo and condition once a week.
Although I do like the deep conditioning. All the rest just makes me wanna go Hmmmm?
I mean how do I know if its all the things I'm doing to my hair and putting in it, or if its just my hair being and doing it own thing, naturally?
But no offense to any one, this is all just my humble, humble opinion.

 

[gottabme247]

At least its just the azzhole and not the wholeazz

That is too funny! I have nothing to add. I'm just lurking today.

 

[AshMoBev]

Dang this has gotten really long! lol

I agree that what works for some may not work for all.

Protective styling (all the time) I just don't understand why grow all this long healthy hair...only to bun it everyday or wear wigs, just because?
I don't think it's BS...I just don't understand the concept of NEVER seeing your hair. When are you enjoying it?

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!!!!

 

[Qualitee]

Over-hyped to me

Airdrying
Indian products
Baggying
No heat what so ever
No combing
MN never did it but still
No wrapping

 

[audacity.]

If you treat your hair like it's fragile, it will be. Treat it as if it's strong and it will be that.

This is some GREAT food for thought. Thank you, NG

 

[Aussie]

i feel like these grow oils are BS!! but i havent stoped using them

 

[Kacie]

Half the stuff people do on this board. I don't doubt that some of these methods work but I just feel like it's too much work for me. It's just extra for no reason. Also, we have to remember that what works for one person may not work for another. And another thing, I think alot of stuff people post on this board make us paranoid that every little thing we do is going to cause damage. I'm sorry but what is the point of having hair if you can't do anything with it for fear of damage? Some people actually sit around here counting strands of broken and shed hair. I ain't got time.

ETA: I did try MN once a year or two ago and it did work. I was relaxed then and could see the difference. I just couldn't remember to apply it every day. And I got tired of buying all those little tubes. That was the only growth aid I ever tried though.

I know... some people . It's hard not to inspect those hairs.

 

[ebonylocs]

subscribing...

I think that some protective styles can be over hyped, like bunning, for instance. Maybe it works for some, but I think that I have had a lot of breakage from using ponytail holders!

Ummm. What does this have to do with whether protective styles are effective or not?

Protective styling is simply hiding the ends of your hair from the elements and from contact with other stuff. Whether or not you choose to do those styles with ponytail holders is your choice. You can also do buns without ponytail holders, extension braids, wigs, any kind of style with your ends pinned up or rolled under.

 

[morehairplease]

i feel like these grow oils are BS!! but i havent stoped using them

OMG, I am in with your wig and must have one. If you can cp one for me, I would so appreciate it. Just lmk what form of payment you accept. That wig is so HOT!

 

[naturalgurl]

Originally Posted by glamazon386
Half the stuff people do on this board. I don't doubt that some of these methods work but I just feel like it's too much work for me. It's just extra for no reason. Also, we have to remember that what works for one person may not work for another. And another thing, I think alot of stuff people post on this board make us paranoid that every little thing we do is going to cause damage. I'm sorry but what is the point of having hair if you can't do anything with it for fear of damage? Some people actually sit around here counting strands of broken and shed hair. I ain't got time.

ETA: I did try MN once a year or two ago and it did work. I was relaxed then and could see the difference. I just couldn't remember to apply it every day. And I got tired of buying all those little tubes. That was the only growth aid I ever tried though.


I count shed hairs, but I wouldn't count them if they were in a huge ball. If I had more hair that shed than I could count, like in the past, I would be in the bathroom forever. I count them now because I'm in awe of how few they are, and I'm talking 20hairs at the most. When you come from shedding like a sheep dog to hardly any shedding, you count your blessings!

 

[caramelma]

CHI SILK INFUSION! This stuff is over priced and way over rated. it does nothing for my hair actually i like fantasia frizz buster wayyyyyyyyy better.

 

[hurricane]

I'm a newbie and my first bandwagon was the MN. I bought the stuff mixed it and threw it away. I just could not bring myself to use it. I thought about the chemicals they use in that stuff plus the chemicals in my relaxer. Uhh, Uhh. Too much.

 

[likewtr4chklit]

Er, um, ok then...

I think I that there are so many extras on here that can preoccupy one's mind but also can stifle growth (specifically length retention). Ok, so you pre-poo'd, clarified, regular-shampoo'd, conditioned, deep conditioned, then did an oil rinse, and you haven't even got to styling yet?!? You gotta be kidding me! I don't have time to do all that, and if I did, I still wouldn't I think that Macherieamour (as well as other members!) mentioned on her blog once that your hair is only gonna absorb what it needs and the rest gets washed away. So, really what's the point in doing all that? I truly don't get it. But it works for some, I guess. Like I mentioned before, I am a PJ, but I have grown into a PJ that has a bunch of stuff that works, and I'm buying liters of it, y'know? My regimen is simple, and that's what's going to keep me motivated 2 yrs down the road when I'm (G-d willing) at mid-back.

Well, baggying didn't do it for me. And I haven't jumped on any other bandwagons yet.

 

[TwoKaylas]

I'm laughing way too much at some of these respones... I think growth aids and no heat whatsoever. Low heat actually helps my hair... and when it comes to growth, I think that has more to do with nutrition and overall well being (balanced hormones, stress) and your haircare regimen.

 

[TwoKaylas]

Rinygirl6...

Pre poo(man I hate that word), wash, hot oil, wash, condition, rinse, deep condition, mix that magic potion with this magic potion, rinse it out, then wash again...but don't touch it! You must not touch it or the hair angels will punish you... rinse, squeeze, twirl, spin, dip, roll..... I think yall get the point. Washing my hair started to feel like a quest for the Sorcerer's Stone. I lost a lot of weekends this way.lol

Girl, you got me in tears...