What do you think is waaaay over-hyped?

[Shay72]

I laughed my way through this thread. I haven't read everything but I do plan to go back. I will share what has been highly touted on this board but will not work for me:

rollersetting--I do not have the time, patience, or energy for this. I did one roller and was done.

no heat--There is no way I plan to do all this work on my hair and not use heat. Otherwise it would look like a HAM!

wrapping--I spent more time combing and brushing trying to get my hair to wrap that I felt I was in my hair too much. I will wear a satin scarf and/or bonnet nightly but my hair just won't be "wrapped" underneath.

 

[cutiebe2]

I think I have the most simplest regimen out. I lap on some DC twice per week and wrap up my hair. I do it in the morning or midday and go about my business. Then I wash it out at night (with a moisturizing shampoo) and put some leave-in on and an oil to seal. Thats it. I keep my hair in plaits and either wear a half wig or just put a wrap on. No heat (exect if I use a heating cap to DC).

My hair has been growing like crazy. I think that all these methods like ayurvedic, henna, etc are overrated. If you are having trouble with your hair then I say try it....but if it ain't broke don't fix it! I am so tempted to try ayurvedic hair care but since there is nothing wrong with my hair I can't find anyway to fit it into my regimen. I'm too busy to be stuck in my dorm room doing my hair.

I don't think hair growth aids are over hyped though. If they add more than 10 mins to your routine than yeah..its too much. But adding a little OCT/BT/MN to your hair at night is not that big a deal (I use growth aids off and on)

I do wish vitamins would come back on the board. I feel like people used to put more value in vitamins and supplements...now people just want quicker fixes. I need to get back on my vits

 

[He_Leads_I_follow]

There are a whole lot of things I tried that didn't work. Like I think baggying works better on hair that is thick. I have thick hair but my ends are not. So not only was my head all sweaty, but my hair gets to break off too?! YAY!

Also, focusing on my ends...all that did was make things worse! All that moisture on already fragile ends=not a good thing.

Lenzi's Request=I mean the grease did have a nice consistency though

Henna I'm sure I didn't do it correctly, but once is enough..it's so messy

Co-washing daily man that was a mistake...although it did do something when my hair was natural.

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

I think what works depends on the type of hair (1) and (2) not everybody does the method the exact same way. Some people are heavy handed, ya know?

Anyway, none of those things worked for me. After jacking up my growing hair hopping on all those bandwagons, I'm left with longer hair that's gonna have to be cut off at some point anyway. I just went back to what I know works.

Wash 2x week...oil...braid.

Life is so much simpler

Too Funny!

 

[Mis007]

I'm not gonna say any method is over-hyped. What works for some just doesn't work for all.

so true and i think we all should know this by now ...everything is trial and error on here...I find the term "over-hyped" a problem as many ladies on here rely on the testimonials of what works for others and what others have tried...seeing this over-hyped thread will perhaps keep ladies from sharing their findings whether good or bad..

 

[Christina Dior]

Rinygirl6...
Quote:
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
2 true omg

 

[cocoberry10]

I'm sure someone could say any styling method or product is overhyped b/c it didn't work for them.

My hair despised baggying. It always caused my hair to tear and break. For someone else, it probably helped them get to BSL or WSL or beyond!

 

[Butterfly08]

I can't remember if I already posted this, but if I didn't it bears repeating:

V05!!! :crazy:
I know I'm bout to make some people mad. :swordfigh

I gave up on cowashing bec this con sucks on my hair. It's drying, almost as drying as poo to me. Then I tried cwing with better cons, and, well the rest is history.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Yes, that stuff dries my hair out!!!! and it gets so hard and crispy. No matter which way I use it, it's a big DON'T for me!

I can't remember if I already posted this, but if I didn't it bears repeating:

V05!!! :crazy:
I know I'm bout to make some people mad. :swordfigh

I gave up on cowashing bec this con sucks on my hair. It's drying, almost as drying as poo to me. Then I tried cwing with better cons, and, well the rest is history.

 

[**SaSSy**]

I don't think the correct term is "overhyped", but these are the things that I tried since on this board that didn't work for me:

Don't 4 me:
Hanna: It made my hair look fired, dyed and lay to the side! I even made a thread about it:http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=256541&highlight=sassyb4classy

MT: I used it for a month, and I saw growth, but no enough to continue to use it, I get that same amount of growth if I just didn't use it

Biotin: I don't see any difference in my hair too much, but it do look alot thicker (near the ends).

Silcone Mix: erplexed (that says it all)

Aveda Damage line (except the conditioner): really didn't do what I was hoping for and full of hype! I used cheaper things that worked a whole lot better!

Do work for me:
Bunning: I looooooooove doing this all day everyday because out of everything I do now, this actually works for me ( just have to watch my temples for thinning because I always had thinning there).

Aveda Dry line: It's really pricy but I really like this line, and it works really good compare to the damage line!

Mizani butter blend (mild): I loooove this relaxer and will only use this relaxer because it makes my hair look really full and not overprocessed!

Co-washing: I really like this in the summer, but really don't do it that much anymore!

Baggy (ends only): This is one of my favs that I do all the time because I have extremely dry ends (color, and relaxing) so I never get overly moisture on my ends. I never put anything in the bag, just on the hair.

Rollersetting: I use to do this all the time, but it takes too much time and I'm too busy to do it at home anymore.

Airdrying: This has really thicken up my hair, and improved the healthy of my hair overall (I don't do it too much in the winter and dry my hair under the dome dryer.

Braidouts: I really like this when I'm airdrying or just want a different look.

 

[loved]

Henna

Constant protective styling/Never wearing your hair out

 

[MissNina]

I can't remember if I already posted this, but if I didn't it bears repeating:

V05!!! :crazy:
I know I'm bout to make some people mad. :swordfigh

I gave up on cowashing bec this con sucks on my hair. It's drying, almost as drying as poo to me. Then I tried cwing with better cons, and, well the rest is history.

I sooooo agree.....V05 S U C K S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[almond eyes]

I have to agree about the baggying. I tried baggying two years ago even before I knew what the term was. I did it to do a deep conditioner overnight. When I woke up my hair was a soggy mess. I tried it again just yesterday to see what would make my ends less prone to breaking even though my hair for the most part is very healthy. I woke up with my hair in a sweated wet mess and my ends were worse. Never again.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[la flaca]

Originally Posted by {BiB} Finding MySelf
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 agree, I need to enjoy my hard work!

 

[gorgeoushair]

Rinygirl6...
Quote:
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
2 true omg

Girl that's funny right there

 

[Irresistible]

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

Since I happened to land back on this thread I wanted to say thank you again for my stuff sweetie

 

[lilmsjanet]

i think mega tek and oct what ya ma call it is over hyped i havent seen anyone with such amazing growth that i just have to go out and buy it

 

[SelfStyled]

I think the good hair days hair pins are over hyped. They hurt my head. Bobby pins are way cheaper- and don't hurt my head at all.

 

[AngelDoll]

I think the good hair days hair pins are over hyped. They hurt my head. Bobby pins are way cheaper- and don't hurt my head at all.

I thought Good Hair Day hair pins were over hyped too; until I figured out how to use them. I make sure that I put them in my hair with the tips pointing away from my scalp,that way they do not dig into my scalp.

Now I really love them. I use them everyday for my bun. They are very comfortable.

Hope this helps.

 

[SelfStyled]

I thought Good Hair Day hair pins were over hyped too; until I figured out how to use them. I make sure that I put them in my hair with the tips pointing away from my scalp,that way they do not dig into my scalp.

Now I really love them. I use them everyday for my bun. They are very comfortable.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[LovinLocks]

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

How? I'm curious.

 

[Chevelure618]

GIOVANNI LEAVE-IN DIRECT.

Couldn't wait to try this and I keep giving it chances, but it leaves my hair a soggy, dull mess. I use it the day before I am going to shampoo.

 

[casey3035]

Funniest thing I've heard (read) all day! For me, MN is the one that's just waaay over the top. I already hate the cream when I HAVE a yeast infection so why on earth would I wanna apply it to my scalp when nothing's wrong? That's just my humble opinion. I do baggy overnight sometimes, but not on a regular basis and that's when I feel my ends need a lil extra moisture, like if I'm too lazy to wet/wash a 2-day old WnG. I'm a cowashing fool and my hair has benefitted which just once again confirms, to each his/her own.

Co-washing is great!

 

[casey3035]

I think Surge is over rated and paying $50 for it on Ebay is just CRAZY!!! Most products that people rave about dont work for me and I rarely see posts about products that I use! I guess my hair is just weird!

It's so crazy to see different opinions...Surge most def worked for me. (Not doubting you or anything) Also MN mixed with castor oil grew in my edges! I couldn't believe it. I guess different strokes for different folks...LOL.

 

[TLC1020]

BCing... It seem like everyone is jumping on that bandwagon... Congrats to all who do though...

 

[SoCalli]

All growth aides are overrated.

 

[yuriko]

i just started taking care of my hair a month ago, and I found that I cannot co-wash daily later, but I found that I can cowash twice a week, and wash once a week, and thats what works for me, but I am 4b, am sure those will softer looser curls can wash more often

 

[stixx]

The no heat bandwagon for sure....protective styling too. I don't see the point in growing out your hair if you can't enjoy it.

 

[Napp]

no trimming

i think few people can get away with not trimming damage and "nursing hair back to health"

 

[*fabulosity*]

No, I am not laughing with you. I shouldn't have to threaten to shank Jin for some damn conditioner. Its NOT THE DAGGONE SERIOUS! Hatin' arse philippinos... trying to keep the hair secrets for themselves.

No, but seriously, they don't want you up in their store... They be doing our people so wrong when we come up in there.

this made me laugh so hard and I"m still laughing..lol..what we will do for our hair..there is no such concept as.."its not that deep" when it comes to our tresses!

 

[MochaEyeCandy]

Heat Nazi's are always good for a chuckle. Baggying overnight sucked on my hair, I woke up a sloppy mess in the morning. Everything else on that list has worked for me at some point. Don't know what MN is, and I don't care. To each their own.