YUM...CARAMEL

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hey, Trini!

I'm transitioning and this is working for me...I'm 28 weeks post....I apply it to new growth first and then to the rest of my hair and I'm almost BSL....Etae's Caramel is almost like straight honey, and yeah, if you are rough with it, it can pull your strands it is sooo sticky...when i made it myself, it was creamy, so the consistency was really different. When I mix a batch this weekend I will make it like Etae's....

I am searching and bumping up all these threads

What I really want to know is how it works for a stretcher. I am 15 weeks post relaxer and I want to use it on my new growth. Also, can I use it on my already relaxed hair?

Someone mention the consistency is so thick that it can pull out your hair. Hopefully that isn't the case for me.

Do I have to shampoo and condition after use? Or can I rinse and co-wash out.
Any users here available to give advice?

 

[ImFree27]

bump bump, whats the point in adding the vinegar? I'm going to do this next weekend when i straigthen my hair. I'm use Kenra MC, Molasses, Honey. Castor Oil, Olive Oil.. Shea Butter

 

[JustKiya]

Not sure how it all works together - I'm just working from the initial recipe I was given.

 

[chebaby]

i mix honey and coconut oil to most of my pre poos. maybe i will add bananas and olive oil and weatgerm oil if i can find it. this week when i wash im going to pre poo with something similar but instead of shea butter its going to be carols daughter's tui hair smoothie.

 

[carameldiva]

Thanks to JustKiya (LHCF) and Bunniehoney(BHM),

I have discovered this. I mix 3 jars of banana baby food, castor oil and red palm oil. My hair absolutely loves it. It really moisturizes and softens my hair.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

So - how is the Caramel going laides????

 

[JustKiya]

Loving it! Just did one this weekend along with a good steaming lick: mad props to you for that, Ms.Jones!!!!), and my hair is just luscious and full - my twists were HUGE.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Loving it! Just did one this weekend along with a good steaming lick: mad props to you for that, Ms.Jones!!!!), and my hair is just luscious and full - my twists were HUGE.

YUM!!! That is good to hear.
I am making Caramel this weekend. And I am steaming too...I am a bit saddened by some dryness I have been experiencing...

 

[yodie]

OMGoodness! I tried the caramel treatment and I'm in love!!
Hats off to SamanthaJones and MSA for chatting about this product over a nice cup of tea/latte.

First, let me say that I got up the nerve to make my own version. I know that sounds off the wall to some of yall because you ladies are fierce at whipping up potions, lotions and every other thing.

Found myself at WholeFoods bright and early this morning. Brought the ingredients (opted for baby food bananas - I love shortcuts) and got to mixing. The avocado was a waste. I couldn't smush that thing for the life of me and I didn't want to put this oily mixture in my blender.

SJ, I felt like you today. I did a pre-poo (I really sound like an LHCF girl) with Vatika oil on dry hair. Sat under dryer for 30 mins. Washed with WEN and applied my caramel treatment. I steamed for 20 minutes (It was too hot) and followed that up with another 25 mins under the dryer.

Yep, I probably overdid it with the dryer/steamer, but I've been so lazy about steaming and deep conditioning my hair. It was time to do better.

Wasn't too sure about the caramel after I washed it out. My hair felt coated. Now I understand that my hair just isn't as dry as it normally is. It also hung in the shower. My hair has only started hanging since I've been using WEN. Guess that means lots more moisture. YAY!!

My hair was sooo soft to the touch that I finally grabbed that Denman brush that's been sitting for over a year and decided to run it through my ends to eliminate some of the knots. This was a breeze! Couldn't believe it. (Oh, guess I have the wrong Denman. Mine has black bristles).

My hair felt and still feels delicious. Some of the frizz is even gone. This caramel treatment seemed to straighten my hair some and it's buttery soft with moisture AND shine. My hair rarely ever has shine.

A small investment of $13 and now I can make my own treatment. This is a keeper, so much so, that I'm considering putting some in a jar and giving it to friends that are like me and probably will never venture out and make their own, let alone try it.

You ladies are all an inspiration to me. This one success has motivated me to experiment more.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

 

[msa]

OMGoodness! I tried the caramel treatment and I'm in love!!
Hats off to SamanthaJones and MSA for chatting about this product over a nice cup of tea/latte.

First, let me say that I got up the nerve to make my own version. I know that sounds off the wall to some of yall because you ladies are fierce at whipping up potions, lotions and every other thing.

Found myself at WholeFoods bright and early this morning. Brought the ingredients (opted for baby food bananas - I love shortcuts) and got to mixing. The avocado was a waste. I couldn't smush that thing for the life of me and I didn't want to put this oily mixture in my blender.

SJ, I felt like you today. I did a pre-poo (I really sound like an LHCF girl) with Vatika oil on dry hair. Sat under dryer for 30 mins. Washed with WEN and applied my caramel treatment. I steamed for 20 minutes (It was too hot) and followed that up with another 25 mins under the dryer.

Yep, I probably overdid it with the dryer/steamer, but I've been so lazy about steaming and deep conditioning my hair. It was time to do better.

Wasn't too sure about the caramel after I washed it out. My hair felt coated. Now I understand that my hair just isn't as dry as it normally is. It also hung in the shower. My hair has only started hanging since I've been using WEN. Guess that means lots more moisture. YAY!!

My hair was sooo soft to the touch that I finally grabbed that Denman brush that's been sitting for over a year and decided to run it through my ends to eliminate some of the knots. This was a breeze! Couldn't believe it. (Oh, guess I have the wrong Denman. Mine has black bristles).

My hair felt and still feels delicious. Some of the frizz is even gone. This caramel treatment seemed to straighten my hair some and it's buttery soft with moisture AND shine. My hair rarely ever has shine.

A small investment of $13 and now I can make my own treatment. This is a keeper, so much so, that I'm considering putting some in a jar and giving it to friends that are like me and probably will never venture out and make their own, let alone try it.

You ladies are all an inspiration to me. This one success has motivated me to experiment more.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Woohoo!! I'm so glad you tried it and liked it. You're on your way to becoming a master mixtress .


I'm going to do mine tomorrow and report back.

 

[yodie]

Hey lady.

Let us know how it turns out.

Woohoo!! I'm so glad you tried it and liked it. You're on your way to becoming a master mixtress .


I'm going to do mine tomorrow and report back.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

This is definitely on my long list of things to do....Wen...I keep trying to fight it... I want that after shampoo moisturized hanging hair!! Thanks for reporting back your results ladies!

 

[Irresistible]

I still want to try this

but my brain is always too spent to remember to do it


I hate I missed the meet up

 

[yodie]

I still want to try this

but my brain is always too spent to remember to do it


I hate I missed the meet up

U were missed!!

My hair still feels so good now that I can't imagine forgetting to use this as a treatment. It's just that good.

 

[JustKiya]

Oooh, I'm glad it's working so fabulously for you, yodie! It is a ultra-moisturizer!!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

OMGoodness! I tried the caramel treatment and I'm in love!!
Hats off to SamanthaJones and MSA for chatting about this product over a nice cup of tea/latte.

First, let me say that I got up the nerve to make my own version. I know that sounds off the wall to some of yall because you ladies are fierce at whipping up potions, lotions and every other thing.

Found myself at WholeFoods bright and early this morning. Brought the ingredients (opted for baby food bananas - I love shortcuts) and got to mixing. The avocado was a waste. I couldn't smush that thing for the life of me and I didn't want to put this oily mixture in my blender.

SJ, I felt like you today. I did a pre-poo (I really sound like an LHCF girl) with Vatika oil on dry hair. Sat under dryer for 30 mins. Washed with WEN and applied my caramel treatment. I steamed for 20 minutes (It was too hot) and followed that up with another 25 mins under the dryer.

Yep, I probably overdid it with the dryer/steamer, but I've been so lazy about steaming and deep conditioning my hair. It was time to do better.

Wasn't too sure about the caramel after I washed it out. My hair felt coated. Now I understand that my hair just isn't as dry as it normally is. It also hung in the shower. My hair has only started hanging since I've been using WEN. Guess that means lots more moisture. YAY!!

My hair was sooo soft to the touch that I finally grabbed that Denman brush that's been sitting for over a year and decided to run it through my ends to eliminate some of the knots. This was a breeze! Couldn't believe it. (Oh, guess I have the wrong Denman. Mine has black bristles).

My hair felt and still feels delicious. Some of the frizz is even gone. This caramel treatment seemed to straighten my hair some and it's buttery soft with moisture AND shine. My hair rarely ever has shine.

A small investment of $13 and now I can make my own treatment. This is a keeper, so much so, that I'm considering putting some in a jar and giving it to friends that are like me and probably will never venture out and make their own, let alone try it.

You ladies are all an inspiration to me. This one success has motivated me to experiment more.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

YIPPPEEEE!!!!!

I knew you could do it!!! The Cup o' tea was WONDERFUL.....

It is a Staple in my house...dh gets in major trouble if he eats the last two bananas!!!!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Bumping for a few who asked!

 

[tgrowe]

MSA suggested I try this on my dd' natural hair but I also want to try it since I am stretching and learning to appreciate and nurture my new growth/hair. I have seriously thought about transitioning this year since I am so tired of relaxers and stylists.

Anyhoo, just wondering what kind of results were achieved for those who are relaxed, stretching or transitioning. Or can relaxed heads use this?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

MSA suggested I try this on my dd' natural hair but I also want to try it since I am stretching and learning to appreciate and nurture my new growth/hair. I have seriously thought about transitioning this year since I am so tired of relaxers and stylists.

Anyhoo, just wondering what kind of results were achieved for those who are relaxed, stretching or transitioning. Or can relaxed heads use this?

I am not relaxed, but I think that the salon that sells this product....

www.etaeproducts.com Promotes the idea that relaxed folks can use it with good results.

It won't hurt to mix up a batch.

HTH.

 

[Irresistible]

I cant believe this but I just went to the site and ordered two bottles because it seems that I would NEVER get around to making it, so this way I am sure to at least try it

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I cant believe this but I just went to the site and ordered two bottles because it seems that I would NEVER get around to making it, so this way I am sure to at least try it

Good Job. you are gonna need those 2 bottles with all that wonderful hair.

I would buy it - but I cannot afford theprice plus shipping ......25 bucks a pop.

 

[Irresistible]

Good Job. you are gonna need those 2 bottles with all that wonderful hair.

I would buy it - but I cannot afford theprice plus shipping ......25 bucks a pop.

yeah I kinda feel like I just ripped myself off

but I know me and the way things have been going, my calm mixing up this and that days have went bye bye for now-I would probably never get around to it

I was thinking I could just give you the money and pick it up after this if I like it hehe

I read at the beginning of this thread , after ordering , something about bad customer service.....uh oh! I will open a case with paypal, they better gimme my sh I mean stuff!

I'm still kinda confused, Sam is this mostly supposed to be used before heat styling , or is just a really good moisturizing treatment as well for wearing it natural

also there isnt anything different in the ingredients at all than your homeade one right? cause if they have some crazy other stuff in it , Im gonna be mad, I am buying this stuff solely based on whats been said to be in it, I hope there is no other crazy mess in it. I WANT it just like your home made recipe

I probably wont waste my money like this again , just had to jump start this or I would never get to it

 

[Lucky's Mom]

yeah I kinda feel like I just ripped myself off

but I know me and the way things have been going, my calm mixing up this and that days have went bye bye for now-I would probably never get around to it

I was thinking I could just give you the money and pick it up after this if I like it hehe

I read at the beginning of this thread , after ordering , something about bad customer service.....uh oh! I will open a case with paypal, they better gimme my sh I mean stuff!

I'm still kinda confused, Sam is this mostly supposed to be used before heat styling , or is just a really good moisturizing treatment as well for wearing it natural

also there isnt anything different in the ingredients at all than your homeade one right? cause if they have some crazy other stuff in it , Im gonna be mad, I am buying this stuff solely based on whats been said to be in it, I hope there is no other crazy mess in it. I WANT it just like your home made recipe

I probably wont waste my money like this again , just had to jump start this or I would never get to it

I was thinking I could just give you the money and pick it up after this if I like it hehe - girl MSA and I can make these batches - we are experts now... and I freeze it all the time... You will get it faster...haaa!

I read at the beginning of this thread , after ordering , something about bad customer service.....uh oh! I will open a case with paypal, they better gimme my sh I mean stuff! I dunno about that - I bought it so long ago..

I'm still kinda confused, Sam is this mostly supposed to be used before heat styling , or is just a really good moisturizing treatment as well for wearing it natural - I use it all the time. I only straighten 2 x a year - so I don't use it for straight styles. INCREDIBLE moisture for me.

also there isnt anything different in the ingredients at all than your homeade one right? cause if they have some crazy other stuff in it , Im gonna be mad, I am buying this stuff solely based on whats been said to be in it, I hope there is no other crazy mess in it. I WANT it just like your home made recipe Nope. No other stuff. I used Xathan gum instead of cornstarch...

I probably wont waste my money like this again , just had to jump start this or I would never get to it. That is OK - We will have to get you on a homemade list. I send stuff to family... mostly my mom.

 

[Irresistible]

I was thinking I could just give you the money and pick it up after this if I like it hehe - girl MSA and I can make these batches - we are experts now... and I freeze it all the time... You will get it faster...haaa!

I read at the beginning of this thread , after ordering , something about bad customer service.....uh oh! I will open a case with paypal, they better gimme my sh I mean stuff! I dunno about that - I bought it so long ago..

I'm still kinda confused, Sam is this mostly supposed to be used before heat styling , or is just a really good moisturizing treatment as well for wearing it natural - I use it all the time. I only straighten 2 x a year - so I don't use it for straight styles. INCREDIBLE moisture for me.

also there isnt anything different in the ingredients at all than your homeade one right? cause if they have some crazy other stuff in it , Im gonna be mad, I am buying this stuff solely based on whats been said to be in it, I hope there is no other crazy mess in it. I WANT it just like your home made recipe Nope. No other stuff. I used Xathan gum instead of cornstarch...

I probably wont waste my money like this again , just had to jump start this or I would never get to it. That is OK - We will have to get you on a homemade list. I send stuff to family... mostly my mom.

ahhh all that is good to know and reassuring

and yep you can be my pusha from now on if I love this stuff

20 minutes and I'll have what I need..... hehe

 

[Irresistible]

Question!!!!!!!

I got the stuff, why does it say wear gloves and use cotton around your hair line??

and why does it kinda stink? LOL

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Question!!!!!!!

I got the stuff, why does it say wear gloves and use cotton around your hair line??

and why does it kinda stink? LOL

HEEE - it might smell a bit - I mean - Whoo cares - if it works???

Gloves - it is sticky....
cotton - so it does not drip everywhere....

 

[Eisani]

I'm going to do dd's and my hair tonight if I have enough energy. Meh, the more I think about it, maybe just dd. lol

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I'm going to do dd's and my hair tonight if I have enough energy. Meh, the more I think about it, maybe just dd. lol

Well - the good news - is that you can whip it up - and go to bed with it on!

 

[Sui Topi]

I kept seeing this thread and ignoring it, but for some reason I was driven to buy molasses and organic acv today. I'm going to try it but i cant do it tonight. I have to get some banana baby food. I spent the week at my in laws house and I ran out of conditioner and ended up having to use sunsilk after being cone free for a while. I can't wait to clarify and get rid of all that junk and use this!

 

[Sui Topi]

So! I didn't get the bananas but it was all good. I couldn't wait today so I mixed 2 tbs of molasses and olive oil and 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar, a little aloe vera gel (the dietary one) shea butter and some conditioner (giovanni direct smooth as silk..I'm trying to use it up. It is so light lately I've been using it just as a leave in. What can I say, it was on sale and my dessert essence organics grape thing was not in stock at the moment). I clarified, towel dried and applied (ooh it rhymes lol!). I had to put it on in the tub because it was so messy. I think next time I'll add more molasses so it is not so runny. I applied it and kinda finger combed my hair gently as in if the knot was not coming undone I left it alone lol, covered with a shower cap and sat under the dryer for about one hour. Then I spritzed my hair with water, smoothed it a little with my hands and sat under it again for about 15 minutes. Then I had to feed my son his lunch so I had it in my hair for another 10 minutes or so before rinsing. I rinsed and cowashed with the giovanni direct and air dryed in a pony tail. I really really love how my hair feels and how it is behaving and everything. I think I am going to try samantha's recipe since I am going to the grocery now and can get the baby food, but my version was not bad at all lol. It didn't loosen my curl, or I don't notice it, but the way my hair feels to the touch....oh gosh lol.