What do you think is waaaay over-hyped?

[SleepyJean]

I can honestly say I haven't really jumped on any bandwagon, but mainly because I don't have the money for most of them. Now, I did jump on the low maipulation bandwagon slightly, but I really didn't commit.

I'm just going to cosign on what has been said time and time again. What works for others may not work for everyone. Somethings I hear I sound extreme, though, but hey....if it works y'all can going in with your bad selves. I'll be happy for you!!

However, I do think some members are soooo anxious for growth, that they sometimes exaggerate on their alleged growth to remain optimistic. I've seen my mom do this, and I also think I'm guilty. I've developed a realistic approach to my hair now.

 

[PinkSkates]

Originally posted by Autumnluv
I do because it didnt make any difference to my hair pretty much whatsoever. Everyone around me sees nappy as ever hair, so do I and I have to treat with my hair in the same way I did before, it looks the same so for description purposes I'd use natural before texlaxed although I am aware that only half of my hair is virgin. I definately wouldn't pick relaxed, diff strokes for different folks

I dont subscribe to the one drop (of ORS) rule

What are the Pros to having 2 different textures of hair? Do you find it easier to manage 50% virgin and 50% relaxed hair? Do you have to treat the natural hair differently than the relaxed portion of your hair?

 

[SignatureBeauty]

I do because it didnt make any difference to my hair pretty much whatsoever. Everyone around me sees nappy as ever hair, so do I and I have to treat with my hair in the same way I did before, it looks the same so for description purposes I'd use natural before texlaxed although I am aware that only half of my hair is virgin. I definately wouldn't pick relaxed, diff strokes for different folks

I dont subscribe to the one drop (of ORS) rule

Of course it is different strokes for different folks, I see some people apply a Relaxer and have there hair not take at all, And I see that some's texture will lean more to the natural side, But I get what you are saying But there is also debate over coloring natural hair etc. But Oh well, if they are happy, then I am happy, I Love to see all hair!!!!

 

[FindingMe]

This is my very FIRST thread post! I HAD to post on it, though, bc it is TOO funny! I really think the methods that work for you depends on what you and your hair needs. Period.

I am a little skeptical about the hair growth agents that are not specifically designed for human hair growth being rubbed into my head less than 1/2 an inch away from my brain... ...still laughing at some of the "cootchie cream" comments...whew...

 

[Minnie]

It is mn for me, it caused me headache, chest pains and hair loss or shall I say bald spots. My hair was braided and the whole braid came out at the root.

 

[Evazhair]

It is mn for me, it caused me headache, chest pains and hair loss or shall I say bald spots. My hair was braided and the whole braid came out at the root.

Now that's scary

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

It is mn for me, it caused me headache, chest pains and hair loss or shall I say bald spots. My hair was braided and the whole braid came out at the root.

Oh whoa, I knew about possible headaches, but the rest of it? Totally scary. Sorry you had to endure through all of that!erplexed

 

[DivinelyNappy]

What is truly over-hyped is..quite a few of the ladies who quote scripture and have religious overtones in their threads ..using profanity in their speecherplexed

PUHREACH!! I won't add anything to that as I understand that it can be a touchy subject for some but some of us need to hear it...It can be like that when you're still trying to figure out ....

Thumbs up to you for having the courage to say what so many of us think.

 

[HoneyDew]

It is mn for me, it caused me headache, chest pains and hair loss or shall I say bald spots. My hair was braided and the whole braid came out at the root.

I would be concerned about putting anything creamy that is prone to create dryness when I have braids in. I mean the build up it could cause would surely be bad for braids and that would be true for many things not just MN. Unless of course you had some kind of allergic reaction to something in the cream. I don't use MN, but I think the cases of it making hair fall out at the root are rare and that there could be some other problem going on there.

 

[Minnie]

I would be concerned about putting anything creamy that is prone to create dryness when I have braids in. I mean the build up it could cause would surely be bad for braids and that would be true for many things not just MN. Unless of course you had some kind of allergic reaction to something in the cream. I don't use MN, but I think the cases of it making hair fall out at the root are rare and that there could be some other problem going on there.

I think that it was an allergic reaction to something in it. As to the braids coming out... that is conistant with allergies ( I've had blistering after eating things I wasn't suppose to... I have learned about my allergies the hard way). I did not have any dryness to hair, I spray it 2-3 times a day. My mn journey only lasted a few days.

 

[sexyeyes3616]

It is mn for me, it caused me headache, chest pains and hair loss or shall I say bald spots. My hair was braided and the whole braid came out at the root.

Wow thats why i didnt understand that whole mn rave on here. Not knocking no one else but i wasnt about to hop on that bandwagon train.

 

[PeaceFlow]

Of course it is different strokes for different folks, I see some people apply a Relaxer and have there hair not take at all, And I see that some's texture will lean more to the natural side, But I get what you are saying But there is also debate over coloring natural hair etc. But Oh well, if they are happy, then I am happy, I Love to see all hair!!!!

True, I think I need to get in your bootcamp by the way

 

[SignatureBeauty]

True, I think I need to get in your bootcamp by the way

Well What is Stopping Ya!!!!! Come On Over LOL!!!!

 

[HoneyDew]

Keracare products!

I look at the ingredients in some of that mess and I don't understand what the big deal is. And every one I have tried is not worth the $$ they charge for it.

Aveda Products!

I have used a couple of decent products from the line. Love the Universal Styling Cream. But, the $$ they charge for that stuff is obscene. Not worth it and WAY over-hyped.

 

[shtow]

Keracare products!

I look at the ingredients in some of that mess and I don't understand what the big deal is. And every one I have tried is not worth the $$ they charge for it.

Aveda Products!

I have used a couple of decent products from the line. Love the Universal Styling Cream. But, the $$ they charge for that stuff is obscene. Not worth it and WAY over-hyped.

Thank you for this! I have had my eye on Aveda but never purchased. I also read Keracare's ingredients and refused to put that stuff in my hair. That is one line I never took a second look at. Glad it works for some people but I'm not taking that chance.

 

[Evazhair]

Keracare products!

I look at the ingredients in some of that mess and I don't understand what the big deal is. And every one I have tried is not worth the $$ they charge for it.

Aveda Products!

I have used a couple of decent products from the line. Love the Universal Styling Cream. But, the $$ they charge for that stuff is obscene. Not worth it and WAY over-hyped.

definitely agree.I love the relaxer for me. I submitted to the whole keracare program and all I really got was good looking but dry hair. Cones & mineral oil galore. Humecto is cool, but it doesn't work consistently for me.

I have mixed emotions about aveda. I love their skin products(sensitive skin). I used Aveda in the early 90s when I was relaxed. I liked curessence, elixir and deep penetrating revitalizer. Still they just don't give me consistent moisture I really need. I stopped using their hair products when it would take half a bottle of conditioner at a time--that was the overhype for me.I could spend a fraction of $ and get the same results with something else. When I hear raves about Aveda I always think must be nice to not have my ridiculous moisture needs.

 

[MsCounsel]

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 .

ITA

I think baggying and DC are overhyped. I done three DC in the last year and a half. I tried baggying and it helped a bit but then it seemed like all I got was a headache.

Also - stretching - stretching my hair right off my head!!! I can't last more than 8 weeks. I tried the gradual stretching and .

It's all to each her own!!!

Also, my hair likes heat. No heat for me = lots and lots of breakage.

 

[RubyWoo]

Really?? hmmm, unless there are people trying to play off their texlaxed hair as natural, I've never seen this.

I've never seen this either. All the texlaxed heads on this board (from what I've seen) acknowledge their use of a relaxer but just for less time to leave some texture in their hair. As Honeydew stated, it's just another more specific way (or board terminology/slang) to describe the texture of their hair with a relaxer.

 

[landa5050]

I soooooo loooove this thread
I am a newbie and Im currently at APL, I been this length for almost two years Its like I cant get past this point, so when I found this sight, I was ready to try everything. Thank goodness for this thread because now I know what I will and will not waste my time trying. But I do have to admit there has been more positive comments from MN users than negative, so I might have to try that one out, I might give me the push I need for BSL

 

[hothair]

Where to begin- I came unto this site cause a friend gave me MTG and it worked. MN seems to give me decent growth too- baggying I don't like but it works for my sis.
My problem is not growing but retaining, having said that I've gone from 2 inches of hair in Feb/March to hair that's brushing shoulder (leaving out colouring-twice, gelling flat ironing and texlaxing all within 6 weeks), I think most things work u just need to be consistent with them- and some may not just agree with YOU but I'm always open to new information even if I don't use it immediately- u never know...anyone with info on another coochie cream variation can pm me

 

[Covergirl5906]

Keracare products!

I look at the ingredients in some of that mess and I don't understand what the big deal is. And every one I have tried is not worth the $$ they charge for it.

Aveda Products!

I have used a couple of decent products from the line. Love the Universal Styling Cream. But, the $$ they charge for that stuff is obscene. Not worth it and WAY over-hyped.

DITTO...I refused to spend that kind of money on Kera Care when I saw the ingredients

 

[MonaLisa]

I don't think I've said it for a few months...so let me get it out of my system....

PHYTORELAXER....WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY OVER-HYPED......

ORS has an Olive Oil Relaxer that I heard is the bomb diggity...that's not hyped up enough...

*okay, that should hold me for another few months until I have to say it again...*

 

[HoneyDew]

I don't think I've said it for a few months...so let me get it out of my system....

PHYTORELAXER....WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY OVER-HYPED......

ORS has an Olive Oil Relaxer that I heard is the bomb diggity...that's not hyped up enough...

*okay, that should hold me for another few months until I have to say it again...*

nah I think you just told us that last month.

 

[MonaLisa]

nah I think you just told us that last month.

U wrong for that HD....

*I will hold off from saying it again...until at least...hmmmm....counts fingers...June...*

And I will agree with you about the Keracare...
(when I look back now....I just.......*sigh*)

and politely disagree with you about the AVEDA....
I too thought it was hype...but...it made me step out on NTM...
and it was a wrap. I got caught up...like Usher did...

 

[chebaby]

i voted for no heat
i think its overrated because i love my press and curls.
i think what it is is that some women just cant hold styles as long as others or wash more than others. so if you was your hair every week then press and curl, yess thats too much heat. but if you are like me then it's not.
i get my hair washed deep con pressed and curled once a month. in between that time i might wash my hair myself but i find that when i go the full month or longer(don't hurt me) i get the most growth. and my hair is apl. my only problem is the bleach in my hair. but once thats gone i'm through with color.

 

[HoneyDew]

U wrong for that HD....

*I will hold off from saying it again...until at least...hmmmm....counts fingers...June...*

And I will agree with you about the Keracare...
(when I look back now....I just.......*sigh*)

and politely disagree with you about the AVEDA....
I too thought it was hype...but...it made me step out on NTM...
and it was a wrap. I got caught up...like Usher did...

Girl, Aveda be costing WAY too much dough! I own a few items from there, but I could never put them in regular rotation. But, I am trying to get 4000 points in the Pure Privilage program and I have 1500 to go, so I pick up things in there every now and then. I know I am crazy for just wanting 4000 points, but I need it. LMAO

And as long as they keep sending me postcards for free samples....

I need to get in there before next Friday to get my sample of Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother.

I want to try the Shampure Conditioner. Smells good - and it's cheap! LOL

But, you somebody that be spending the cash on big liters and gallons of stuff! I can't hang with the hair care ballerz around here!

 

[CurleeDST]

I am at 3600 points on my pure privilege card and anything beyond 4,000 I don't want. The products are at the 4,000 level!!!! Shampure shampoo and conditioner is what I want.

Girl, Aveda be costing WAY too much dough! I own a few items from there, but I could never put them in regular rotation. But, I am trying to get 4000 points in the Pure Privilage program and I have 1500 to go, so I pick up things in there every now and then. I know I am crazy for just wanting 4000 points, but I need it. LMAO

And as long as they keep sending me postcards for free samples....

I need to get in there before next Friday to get my sample of Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother.

I want to try the Shampure Conditioner. Smells good - and it's cheap! LOL

But, you somebody that be spending the cash on big liters and gallons of stuff! I can't hand with the hair care ballerz around here!

 

[HoneyDew]

I am at 3600 points on my pure privilege card and anything beyond 4,000 I don't want. The products are at the 4,000 level!!!! Shampure shampoo and conditioner is what I want.

That's what I want! Girl it comes with the candle and brush too!! I am getting that bad boy!

 

[CurleeDST]

LOL as my husband would say "they got you hooked and they just reeling you in now"

That's what I want! Girl it comes with the candle and brush too!! I am getting that bad boy!

 

[MsSharee06]

Here's my opinion no offense to anyone:

- No heat whatsoever is totally overhyped; I use heat every time I go to the stylist which is bi weekly. Airdrying is a definite no no for me, my hair just dosen't like it.

-Complete self styling is overhyped. I personally decided to start going to a stylist every two weeks and taking care of my hair in between visits, its nice to get a professional second opinion.