What do you think is waaaay over-hyped?

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And pure BS?

I've been around a while, and I'm spending more and more time on this side of the site. I've gone back hundreds of pages to catch up on discussions over the last couple of years, and I'm shocked to see some of the bandwagons that have been started .

I'm not trying to knock anyone's flow, do what you gotta do to get to where you need to be! So I'm just gonna try to put it all out there in this poll; these are some of the most popular "miracle methods and products" that folks subscribe to. So answer honestly and respect the view points of others!

Personally, I do believe that vitamins are benefitial, but I find MN to be total BS! I also think that heat can be used properly and effectively, yet I think that no manipulation is a recipe for disaster

 

[dlewis]

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

 

[gimbap]

Definitely overnight baggying. I did it once, I woke up to my hair being a soggy mess. I can't go out the house with my hair like that. I had to wash and start over.

 

[MizzBrown]

-I'm still trying to figure out why Dudleys DRC Protein Treatment is $54 for 16 oz. Overhype?

-I don't know how walking around all day(sometimes two days) w/ wet hair in order to avoid heat is really necessary. Overhyped?

-I don't know why Mizani Relaxers are considered gold. I used it twice and didn't break my hair down and felt like fire on my scalp. I saw one tub of it at my beauticians the other day and asked what the hell was it doing in her shop. She never uses mizani and only bought it under special request from ONE client. Otherwise it sits on the shelf like the plague. Overhyped??

-I cant forsee getting those flat irons that are costing nearly $200 when you weren't supposed to use heat that much as it is right? What's wrong with the $25 one if you shouldnt overdo it? Overhype?

 

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

How did that happen? I currently baggy, and I'm interested in breakage stories

 

[Artemis]

Girl, prep yourself for the one-star bandit on this one lol!

With the understanding that what works for one does not work for all, I am a heat user NOT abuser, and if someone wants to learn how to use heated appliances correctly, I will offer up advice. I have been around for a little bit too, and I am a PJ, but some stuff...I have to draw the line somewhere, and that line is MN No way, no how. I don't understand how beneficial baggying could be for MY hair since my strands are fine (when I read "baggying" I can just imagine my strands exploding...) and there are other things I don't get, but I think I'll keep the rest to myself... That's what PMs are for

 

[dlewis]

How did that happen? I currently baggy, and I'm interested in breakage stories

I'm still not sure. I did it for one month and at the end of the month I did my hair and the end were awful. Chewed up, split. That was the only thing I tried that was new. It just didn't work for me. Never again. I wrote a summary about in my fotki/ album 2, I think the month of February.

 

[PuffyBrown]

Just posting to subscribe.

Well, Since I am here I guess I can add my opinion too.

I have found no benefit in
1. Airdrying - My naturtexed hair had more damage this way- I started sectioning off and using a dryer on a low setting and my hair has never been happier.

2. Baggying- Not feeling this one at all. I tried a few times but got the same affect by putting moisturizer in my hair before putting in my pony. The baggying makes my hair too moist and causes shedding.

(this is just for MY hair) ( I know alot of people have been very very successful using this methond)

I think this is going to be a good thread.

 

[Proudpiscean]

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

 

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Girl, prep yourself for the one-star bandit on this one lol!

With the understanding that what works for one does not work for all, I am a heat user NOT abuser, and if someone wants to learn how to use heated appliances correctly, I will offer up advice. I have been around for a little bit too, and I am a PJ, but some stuff...I have to draw the line somewhere, and that line is MN No way, no how. I don't understand how beneficial baggying could be for MY hair since my strands are fine (when I read "baggying" I can just imagine my strands exploding...) and there are other things I don't get, but I think I'll keep the rest to myself... That's what PMs are for

ITA about the heat. I know the one star bandit will hit us up soon, but that's okay . If you have some other things on your mind, feel free to spill it!! Inquiring minds want to know! Or hit a sistah up on PM

 

[cutiebe2]

I think baggy for growth is overrated

I have been baggy (full head) since I started here and my hair loves it. Anything else and my hair breaks

BUT
there was a thread where people were staying thats what got them tons of growth but I disagree. Baggying keeps my hair moisturized..which correlates to growth....but after that there is nothing serious to it

 

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I'm still not sure. I did it for one month and at the end of the month I did my hair and the end were awful. Chewed up, split. That was the only thing I tried that was new. It just didn't work for me. Never again. I wrote a summary about in my fotki/ album 2, I think the month of February.

Cool; off to check out your fotki.

 

[tenjoy]

Great Thread

• I think MN is overhype, I think any growth aid is over hype.
• I baggy, but I dont put anything in my bag, and I do it only at night over my bun, so my ends can be free of friction. I use a scarf, but my ends will rub up against it I dont put a bag on.
• I have not tried a lot of the "extra" (pre-poo, co-wash, henna, etc) so I cant speak on that.
• Stretching, however it works for me, but not my sister. As long as you dont overlap your fine imo
• Drinking water is healthy, but I dont see how it moisturizes your "dry hair".
• Trimming period. with the exception of strand clipping the one split end.

 

[HAIRapy]

I'm not too sure about baggying either.
I hope I don't offend anyone with this one, but I feel really passionate about this: I believe Wild Growth Oil (and other stinky products) is way over-hyped. That crap stinks to high heaven!! I don't care what a product does, I refuse to go around stinking LOL What is the use of having luscious, sexy, long hair if you smell like a bag of a$$holes? I'm sorry in advance if I've offended anyone... I really do mean it... I luv your guys
Also, I believe once your hair has grown out of your scalp, the amount of water you take in doesn't matter.

 

[PinkSkates]

With the exception of Minoxidil and its trade selling name, Rogaine, almost all hair growth concoctions being sold are snake-oil in pretty containers. If they really lived up to the hype and testimonials wouldn't all women who want long hair have it by now. And bald men who don't want to be bald would be sportin' their real hair and not some awful looking toupee.

 

[Eisani]

I'm not too sure about baggying either.
I hope I don't offend anyone with this one, but I feel really passionate about this: I believe Wild Growth Oil (and other stinky products) is way over-hyped. That crap stinks to high heaven!! I don't care what a product does, I refuse to go around stinking LOL What is the use of having lucious, sexy, long hair if you smell like a bag of a$$holes? I'm sorry in advance if I've offended anyone... I really do mean it... I luv your guys
Also, I believe once your hair has grown out of your scalp, the amount of water you take in doesn't matter.

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.

 

[tenjoy]

With the exception of Minoxidil and its trade selling name, Rogaine, almost all hair growth concoctions being sold are snake-oil in pretty containers. If they really lived up to the hype and testimonials wouldn't all women who want long hair have it by now. And bald men who don't want to be bald would be sportin' their real hair and not some awful looking toupee.

ITA , I think the growth they see is from the massaging they have to do to put it on their scalp! (I hope I didnt just commit suicide)

 

[Artemis]

ITA about the heat. I know the one star bandit will hit us up soon, but that's okay . If you have some other things on your mind, feel free to spill it!! Inquiring minds want to know! Or hit a sistah up on PM

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.

 

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Great Thread

• I think MN is overhype, I think any growth aid is over hype.
• I baggy, but I dont put anything in my bag, and I do it only at night over my bun, so my ends can be free of friction. I use a scarf, but my ends will rub up against it I dont put a bag on.
• I have not tried a lot of the "extra" (pre-poo, co-wash, henna, etc) so I cant speak on that.
• Stretching, however it works for me, but not my sister. As long as you dont overlap your fine imo
• Drinking water is healthy, but I dont see how it moisturizes your "dry hair".
• Trimming period. with the exception of strand clipping the one split end.

I agree with some of your points, especially stretching.

 

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I'm not too sure about baggying either.
I hope I don't offend anyone with this one, but I feel really passionate about this: I believe Wild Growth Oil (and other stinky products) is way over-hyped. That crap stinks to high heaven!! I don't care what a product does, I refuse to go around stinking LOL What is the use of having luscious, sexy, long hair if you smell like a bag of a$$holes? I'm sorry in advance if I've offended anyone... I really do mean it... I luv your guys
Also, I believe once your hair has grown out of your scalp, the amount of water you take in doesn't matter.

Somebody had to say it!!

 

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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.

True, that is an unpopular opinion but it's the truth

I'm all about simplicity too, and I'm no longer putting in hours of my life into doing 50-11 things to my hair and wasting money. To be honest, sometimes when I deep condition my hair with expensive product, I imagine my money flowing down the drain instead of conditioner

 

[tatje]

I'm sorry it didn't work for others but I love bagging everynight. It works for me as far as keeping moisture in my hair. I only moisturized once a week and then every night I baggy with a scarf on so my hair and ends are not frizzy or soggy. It's just right.

Things that are over-hyped........ I don't know

I think possibly henna- though I never tried it.
I like oil rinses but no one ever wants to talk about the slippery feeling your going to get in the tub.

 

[Luvmylife]

I don't think there's "over-hype" about any of these methods, per se. I just think that all things have to be taken in moderation for effectiveness. Folks hear about a "good thing" and have a tendency to go waaaaay overboard. Do vitamins work? Sure, if you are deficient in that nutrient...but taking 10,000 mgs of it every half hour will not spurn super growth! I think topical aids like MN and MTG can be beneficial...but not if you drown your hair and scalp in it 3x a day every day and are expecting 4 inches in a month as a result.

More is not always better. Hair just doesn't work that way...I wish it did.

 

[miracle]

With the exception of Minoxidil and its trade selling name, Rogaine, almost all hair growth concoctions being sold are snake-oil in pretty containers. If they really lived up to the hype and testimonials wouldn't all women who want long hair have it by now. And bald men who don't want to be bald would be sportin' their real hair and not some awful looking toupee.

 

[Artemis]

True, that is an unpopular opinion but it's the truth

I'm all about simplicity too, and I'm no longer putting in hours of my life into doing 50-11 things to my hair and wasting money. To be honest, sometimes when I deep condition my hair with expensive product, I imagine my money flowing down the drain instead of conditioner

Basically. That's why I don't slather it on as much as I used to. I'm a Joico head through and through, and that stuff ain't cheap. The best thing I could have learned was to towel-blot the hair prior to applying the deep conditioner or whatever, as if I'm dropping my cash on you, tiny bottled product, goshdarnit you better penetrate my strands lol.

 

[tenjoy]

I'm sorry it didn't work for others but I love bagging everynight. It works for me as far as keeping moisture in my hair. I only moisturized once a week and then every night I baggy with a scarf on so my hair and ends are not frizzy or soggy. It's just right.

Things that are over-hyped........ I don't know

I think possibly henna- though I never tried it.
I like oil rinses but no one ever wants to talk about the slippery feeling your going to get in the tub.

Exactly. I agree

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Bag of a$$holes?!?!? Why it gotta be a whole bag of 'em tho!?!??! oh lawdy....

No heat/manipulation - Tried both, didn't work for me. And sometimes I feel like some of the 'no heat'ers think they're a teeny bit better than us flat iron girls....

Henna - I'm gonna get shot for this one. I tried it twice. The first time was a disaster. The second time I liked the results, particularly the color. But I don't feel like my hair HAS to have henna in order to survive. Maybe I need to try it again.

Silicon Mix - Just don't see what the hype is.

Lacio Lacio - Again, don't see what the hype is.

Mizani Relaxers - I've only used it once. But I don't feel like its the HG of relaxers. Actually, I may toss this before my next touchup and try something else. I'll see.

 

[tenjoy]

Bag of a$$holes?!?!? Why it gotta be a whole bag of 'em tho!?!??! oh lawdy....

No heat/manipulation - Tried both, didn't work for me. And sometimes I feel like some of the 'no heat'ers think they're a teeny bit better than us flat iron girls....

Henna - I'm gonna get shot for this one. I tried it twice. The first time was a disaster. The second time I liked the results, particularly the color. But I don't feel like my hair HAS to have henna in order to survive. Maybe I need to try it again.

Silicon Mix - Just don't see what the hype is.

Lacio Lacio - Again, don't see what the hype is.

Mizani Relaxers - I've only used it once. But I don't feel like its the HG of relaxers. Actually, I may toss this before my next touchup and try something else. I'll see.

At least its just the azzhole and not the wholeazz

 

[longhairluva]

Mizani Rhelaxer-screwed my scalp up so bad. I was allergic to something in it and Contact dermatits ain't no joke.

I can't walk around with a wet head all day.
I can't do protective styles(murder on my hairline and temples)

 

[JustKiya]

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

Indeed. I don't think any of those things are overhyped - unless the over hype is believing that it will do the same thing for EVERYONE - no matter what you eat, what state your hair is in, the type of water you have, the other products you use on your hair, your natural body flora, etc, etc, etc.

I mean, something as straightforward as limiting your calories to lose weight doesn't work EXACTLY the same for everyone (otherwise errybody would be skinny, right?) so why should hair products work exactly the same?

I think the biggest overhype is the one size fits all mentality that I see around a lot of bandwagons - unless the head that it worked on belonged to your twin sister ( ) ain't no guarentee that it's going to work for YOU.

I think it's kinda sad that folx feel the need to put something down because it didn't work for them, rather than learning what their hair wants and NEEDS, and only getting on the bandwagons that apply to their head.