Withholding Information About Products

[Bene]

Thought of another one...


Maybe they're like me and think: I don't use any special/secret/extra interesting products, and when they find this out they'll be all "pfft, is that it???"


So, maybe it's not withholding information, just not thinking there's anything worth telling people about?

 

[Neith]

One time I whipped up this aloe/oil/sulfur stuff to use on my scalp.

I didn't share the ingredients because I didn't "test" it out long enough.

I'm happy I did that because eventually the stuff made a flaky build up on my scalp.

I didn't want to be the cause of someone else having a setback, so I didn't share at that time. Turned out to be 100% the right decision.

Other than that I'm very open about what I use

 

[dlewis]

It doesn't bother me. When I first started here I tired every and anything. I've learned my lesson What works for one member mostly likey won't work for me.

 

[NikStarrr]

I don't think it's a big deal. It's a fact that some products become impossible to find once LHCF considers it a rave. lol My product regimen is VERY simple. Sometimes I think other ppl expect something more intricate. Or they wonder how I got so much growth--when really, it was the fact that I was preggo most of 2008.

 

[Charz]

I've honestly never encountered a member refusing to give out product information.

Maybe I am just outta the loop......

 

[Computer Blue]

A lot of good points have been made in this thread, but to be 100% honest, I really don't care too much past a few seconds (maybe) what someone uses in their hair.

 

[Blaque*Angel]

I've honestly never encountered a member refusing to give out product information.

Maybe I am just outta the loop......

lol , me too!

 

[dlewis]

I've honestly never encountered a member refusing to give out product information.

Maybe I am just outta the loop......

I have. When I first joined there were some members who wouldn't give out anything. Wouldn't even respond to your pm.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i think they don't have a regimen.

 

[Mitey Cyrus]

Add me to the list under oblivious. I didn't see any of this happening, but I don't usually ask questions about regimens, which could account for that.

 

[BostonMaria]

Maybe I'm naive but I've never seen anyone not give up their regimen here.

I change my regimen like every 3-6 months and when people ask me I might mention the more important steps I take like pre-pooing, co-wash, deep condition 2-3x. I remember when I went through my Hairveda craze only to replace everything with Afroveda and I had people yell at me LOL because they bought Hairveda because of me, only to find out I changed my regi again.

Oh and I save my regimen in a Word file so that if anybody asks me I just copy and paste. I tell them to hold their breath though because my list is a whole page long. Most people don't wanna do all that. I don't mind sharing. That's the whole purpose of being on this site.

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[JayAnn0513]

I havent noticed that here at all.

 

[MizzBrown]

I do remember one member got a little attack in a thread b/c folks were PM'ing her and she wouldnt respond. So they asked her about it in a thread. She went from SL to MBL i think and her progress pics were great so folks wanted to know how.

She'd be all up in threads chattin but wouldnt answer PM's and some folks called her out on it.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

I don't think it's that serious. I think it's more about technique than products. Besides if the person is like me, they used different products at different times and have moved on. I would hate to have to recall my entiiiiiiire product line up when I'm asked "how did I get my hair so healthy?" I'd be typing all day.

 

[Angel of the North]

I cannot say that I have noticed. Since I have been here everyone I've PM'd has been good enough to respond.

I don't think I would be too bothered though, as someone mentioned before there are so many here that are willing to share and that's what it's all about isn't it?

I can however understand those who don't want to share for health and safety reasons.

 

[mzsophisticated26]

It does not bother me because I know what worked for them may not work for me so If the dont tell oh well.

 

[Leesh]

It depends, if its for selfish reasons, then I don't agree with it, because We are all on these Boards to learn and help one another, Why wouldn't You want the next persons hair to flourish as well, especially if were all some sort of Family (Cousins), Per-Se', whether it may work for You or not, lets say You are willing to give it a shot, its like looking out for one another. now if it is for reasons that were aforementioned like mis-use, then thats understandable.

 

[Ramya]

I personally don't like to share my regimen or lack thereof because it's so sporadic and kind of embarrassing. I don't have a set routine. I just give my hair what it needs. And when I tell people that they think that I'm joking. erplexed Maybe other members feel the same way.

 

[ladylibra_30]

Doesn't bother me in the least.

 

[Dacia38]

It depends. If it's something that I'm really interested in, I'd be mad.
For example, my current battle with my hair is keeping it moist. So if someone came in talking about how moist their hair is but refused to share what they use to moisturize, I'd be mad. I mean...why bring it up if you really aren't trying to share?

But if it's not something that I'm really interested in, I'd just pity them and I'd kind of laugh too, because to me, they'd come off as one of those crazy people who are always competing with everyone else for no reason.
I always feel sorry for folks like that, because it's unnecessary stress for them. Ain't nobody checking for you like that.

Hello....people like this annoy me. It's like..."who are you competiting against?"

 

[Solitude]

I've recently come across a youtube channel where the lady will tell you what kind of product she's using, but refuses to mention brand names. Like she'll say what kind of oil she uses and how she uses it, but she won't tell you the actual brand. I can understand that. She has a very logical way of thinking about hair care and instead just wants you to use whatever brand works for you.

I don't mind people mentioning brands at all. I'm just saying I can understand her point of view. Now if you're not giving up any info at all ...

I think that's a reasonable approach.

 

[Esq.2B]

I think it's pretty obvious that there's no miracle product and that what works for one person may not work for others. That goes without saying. Most people figure out their regimens based on trial and error anyway, no?

And I think the chances of someone choosing the right product for their hair type increases when that person observes a poster with the same/similar hair type as yourself having success with said product.

I can honestly say that my entire hair product stash and regimen (give or take 1 or 2 products) have come from recommendations from board members with similar/same hair as mine.

My staples ranging from ORS, SE Megasilk, CON green, Nexxus Emergencee, etc, are thanks to suggestions from board members. If EVERYONE kept their products to themselves, I'm pretty sure even more folks would find themselves in setback city due to increased experimentation and trial and error.

If we took a poll, I'm willing to bet at least 80% of the members of this forum found most of their staple products through suggestions from members on this forum or some other hair forum.

 

[empressri]

I don't feel anything about it. I have my own life and hair to worry about

 

[jamaraa]

Another thought. Those 3 folks who choose to play elusive about what they use are like a big SHRUG to me, but the ones who always rave I tend to be skeptical of. How many rave reviews have I seen from a person who's used the prod ONCE? How can you tell so much about it after only one use? Tell me after 3 uses, 3 months, 3 years...sumthin' but not 3 secs.

Many reviews are written w/o much analysis or even thought. IOW, useless! It didn't pull all their hair out so :woohoo: ...nah I need more than that.

I'd rather have someone silently test a product over a length of time than tons of 1 time use rave reviews!

Almost every prod I use, I've used over a decade. When I review, I tell people how long I've used something. If I'm asked about something I haven't used, I say so.

 

[Irresistible]

Another thought. Those 3 folks who choose to play elusive about what they use are like a big SHRUG to me, but the ones who always rave I tend to be skeptical of. How many rave reviews have I seen from a person who's used the prod ONCE? How can you tell so much about it after only one use? Tell me after 3 uses, 3 months, 3 years...sumthin' but not 3 secs.

Many reviews are written w/o much analysis or even thought. IOW, useless! It didn't pull all their hair out so :woohoo: ...nah I need more than that.

I'd rather have someone silently test a product over a length of time than tons of 1 time use rave reviews!

Almost every prod I use, I've used over a decade. When I review, I tell people how long I've used something. If I'm asked about something I haven't used, I say so.

U know I fully agree with this.....

when we talked about that one product, we knew I couldnt give it a review unless it was used under all kind of circumstances first, you see I still havent said nothin....yet

plus when some people give reviews you gotta be ready, heck I STILL get asked about Avocado butter all the time and I haven't used it in years now, but it was sheer madness when I posted about it....oh and OMG , the K-cutter, well I was sending them out all over the place.

 

[jamaraa]

^^^ People will ask about prod X that I haven't used and sometimes I will say "go 'head and try" cuz the product is usually quite harmless (say coconut oil). On more complex things, it's a case-by-case thing if they specifically ask my opinion.


Generally I don't give my opinion on a prod that I have no interest in using myself even if someone asks me. I may have serious reservations about prod X, but if I don't use or plan to use it, I feel I should hold my peace. After all "reviews" and "reggies" are supposed to be something YOU use or plan to, right?

 

[Irresistible]

^^^ People will ask about prod X that I haven't used and sometimes I will say "go 'head and try" cuz the product is usually quite harmless (say coconut oil). On more complex things, it's a case-by-case thing if they specifically ask my opinion.


Generally I don't give my opinion on a prod that I have no interest in using myself even if someone asks me. I may have serious reservations about prod X, but if I don't use or plan to use it, I feel I should hold my peace. After all "reviews" and "reggies" are supposed to be something YOU use or plan to, right?

Yup I fully agree

you can get a slight idea with one time use

but not the full picture , and it really depends on all kind of circumstances


also If I use something that I am taking a risk with such as leaving certain Conditioners in my hair, I hate to tell anyone unless I KNOW for a fact they are totally safe to do so, like for me because I don't have hardly any protein in my regimen now, it's cool for me to leave a mild protein in, but I cant tell someone else to do that, and wouldn't unless I got more details about their regimen

The truth is , is that alot of these first time hitters for reviews can be real risky and a set up for a set back for another

again girl like we said -those that realize it comes with responsibility

I remember people posting about Redken All Soft, and just going by the name alone all kind of people were ready to use it , even those using MT , that product has LOTS of protein

 

[jamaraa]

^^^ Responsibility is a two way street...the reviewers and the readers BOTH should exercise discretion. Common sense dictates that not EVERYTHING can be A+ and that you must be a bit skeptical and proceed w/ caution. If you buy everything mentioned here as being a "holy grail" prod, that's on YOU, I say.

People should use their brain and not someone else's when it comes to themselves. Sometimes picking up a prod in the store or online that sounds good is a great way to find something. LOL...I found most of mine pre net and offline. The net just gives me a way of consistantly finding high end stuff that my little hickberg ain't hip to!

Setbacks are inevitable, even when you do your best to avoid them, you just want to minimize how severe they are. Following everybody's advice and reg ain't the way to do that, but there's no need to be afraid to try new stuff. Even if others didn't recommend it w/ 15 pages of posts!

A little independent thought never hurt anyone!

 

[Irresistible]

I do remember one member got a little attack in a thread b/c folks were PM'ing her and she wouldnt respond. So they asked her about it in a thread. She went from SL to MBL i think and her progress pics were great so folks wanted to know how.

She'd be all up in threads chattin but wouldnt answer PM's and some folks called her out on it.

haha that's funny

I remember ladies being all up on FinallyFree for her Daughter and the Vaseline, came at her all kind of ways AND sideways

that was sad

 

[Irresistible]

yes indeed!

only most of the time it is indeed one waylook:

The holy grail mentality prevails, I just think we need to take responsibility for newbies and lurkers especially. I mean I will do it for anyone, but always mindful of that

^^^ Responsibility is a two way street...the reviewers and the readers BOTH should exercise discretion. Common sense dictates that not EVERYTHING can be A+ and that you must be a bit skeptical and proceed
w/ caution. If you buy everything mentioned here as being a "holy grail" prod, that's on YOU, I say.

People should use their brain and not someone else's when it comes to themselves. Sometimes picking up a prod in the store or online that sounds good is a great way to find something. LOL...I found most of mine pre net and offline. The net just gives me a way of consistantly finding high end stuff that my little hickberg ain't hip to!

Setbacks are inevitable, even when you do your best to avoid them, you just want to minimize how severe they are. Following everybody's advice and reg ain't the way to do that, but there's no need to be afraid to try new stuff. Even if others didn't recommend it w/ 15 pages of posts!

A little independent thought never hurt anyone!