July 2012 Hits and Misses - Page 3

tnatural · 07-23-2012, 02:35 PM

Hits-

Yes to Carrots Conditioner + B.A.S.K. Y.A.M. Nector- I was cleaning out my bathroom closet and found the Yes to Carrots conditioner. I only used it once and it didn't really do anything for me so in the back of the closet it went. I have mixed Y.A.M. Nector with their Cacao Bark as well as CJ Rehab and got wonderful results with both. I figured why not try it with this conditioner. I shampooed my hair and section and applied the conditioner then raked through the Y.A.M. Nector to each section. I then put on a plastic cap and kept it on for 1 hour. After I rinsed my hair was so soft and easy to detangle. The smell of the two products together was good to.

B.A.S.K. Tapioca Cream-this stuff was amazing for my twist outs. I used the Eco Styler Clear Gel on top and there was no crunch. Just a firm hold that I needed in this very hot weather. The smell was nice too. My hair was a little greasy but that's because I was heavy handed with the cream. I know better next time.

Oyin Go Tea-Used this as a refresher for my wash & go and it was pretty good. The scent is light and I love the silver bottle they put it in.

Tangle Wrangler Brush-I find it funny that I found this with the horse supplies at my local Tractor Supply Co store. This makes detangling a breeze. I love that the bristles move apart and are not stiff.

In the Middle-

Oyin Grand Poo Bar-this was just okay. I think I would like it better if it were a liquid version instead of a bar. I don't think I will repurchase again.

B.A.S.K. Java Bean & Honey Balm-I used this along with the Tapioca cream on my roots and ends for my twist out. It worked well but I cannot stand the smell. I love coffee and like the smell of it brewing in my kitchen but the scent of this balm is just too concentrated. It was actually giving me a headache. I will probably use it up and not repurchase unless she offers a different scent. I will stick to my beloved Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade. I get the same results and I love smell.

openseason · 07-25-2012, 10:43 AM

HIT: Adding extra glycerine to my leave-in and styler this summer! Hair looks/feels much better.

MISS: Not being able to locate any "old formula" GFTN!! (I found out about the ingredients change too late.)

Reeky · 07-25-2012, 04:32 PM

Miss: my burnt sugar and sugar berries pomades crystallized, or something of the sort. It was grainy and they wouldnt melt w the heat of my hands..

Hits: Melted it in the microwave, stirred in some grapeseed oil.. And let it cool. Its Smooth and creamy and doubled the volume lol

Mini Twists (sike, more like small twists)
Only took an hour 1/2 and look and feel much better than last i tried

Non Hair Related Hit:
Using Bask Apricot Scrub with my pumice stone.. Omg. My feet havent been this smooth and soft since I was unemployed!

GoldenBlaze · 07-25-2012, 06:57 PM

Hit:
Curls Unleashed Curl Defining Creme and Set It Off Jelly
Shea Moisture Restorative conditioner as a leave-in

Miss:
Shea moisture Curling Souflee and Curl Enhancing Smoothie for my wash-n-go curly. It's a bit too heavy for them. However my afropuff LOVES Shea Moisture, so I will use both systems. So it isn't a complete miss

naturalyogini · 07-27-2012, 06:39 AM

Mega Miss:
Giovanni 2chic smoothing conditioner. This stuff is the devil. After I rinsed it out my hair seized up. I had to use MJ Sweet back AND Rapid Recovery to soften my hair. If you see it in the HFS run away. Don't buy. You have been warned

Naturalista · 07-30-2012, 12:56 PM

Born Organics Hydragel
TJ AVG

Combo with Shida Naturals detangler LI plus the above = 8 day hair. Didn't have moisturize till day 5. :/

Ninjarette · 07-30-2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naturalista

Born Organics Hydragel
TJ AVG

Combo with Shida Naturals detangler LI plus the above = 8 day hair. Didn't have moisturize till day 5. :/

That's next on my list to try. The PHAM is wondrous. My jar is almost gone.

adthomas · 07-30-2012, 09:46 PM

Hit - L.A.C.E. Enterprises's Ayurvedic Hair and Scalp Mist.

Shout out for a small company. I picked this up at a hair show in New Orleans and I really love the stuff. My hair prefers more natural products. This is moisturizing without being very greasy or weighing my hair down. It can be used a prepoo or to mist hair before styling. I like to mist my hair before I do my braids before bed and the next morning my hair feels wonderful.

KinkyKhami · 07-30-2012, 11:40 PM

Is the JBCO product the conditioner or some other JBCO product?

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KinkyKhami · 07-30-2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunlit Curls

Hit: BASK Palm Tapioca Deluxe Hair Cream... love this stuff. I twisted and then sealed with the Java Bean & Honey Hair Balm... = soft hydrated thick twists! (((insert body roll)))

Hit: after washing/co washing I put this JBCO mix on (using JBCO as a base, adding grapeseed oil, almond oil, rosemary, peppermint, and tea tree EO) starting with a scalp massage, lightly on hair and a little extra on the ends.. my hair is moist and softer longer then when I do this as a last step...

So-so: CD Monoi line.. I used everything including the mask. It was all just ok to me. Nothing phenomenal, especially for the price. I baggy-ed the mask overnight too... doubt I'll purchase again

Was the JBCO the conditioner or a different JBCO product?

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Chicago Kinks · 07-31-2012, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KinkyKhami

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunlit Curls

Hit: BASK Palm Tapioca Deluxe Hair Cream... love this stuff. I twisted and then sealed with the Java Bean & Honey Hair Balm... = soft hydrated thick twists! (((insert body roll)))

Hit: after washing/co washing I put this JBCO mix on (using JBCO as a base, adding grapeseed oil, almond oil, rosemary, peppermint, and tea tree EO) starting with a scalp massage, lightly on hair and a little extra on the ends.. my hair is moist and softer longer then when I do this as a last step...

So-so: CD Monoi line.. I used everything including the mask. It was all just ok to me. Nothing phenomenal, especially for the price. I baggy-ed the mask overnight too... doubt I'll purchase again

Was the JBCO the conditioner or a different JBCO product?

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Sounds like JBCO used was the actual castor oil.

...i'm supersonic

Chicago Kinks · 07-31-2012, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adthomas

Hit - L.A.C.E. Enterprises's Ayurvedic Hair and Scalp Mist.

Shout out for a small company. I picked this up at a hair show in New Orleans and I really love the stuff. My hair prefers more natural products. This is moisturizing without being very greasy or weighing my hair down. It can be used a prepoo or to mist hair before styling. I like to mist my hair before I do my braids before bed and the next morning my hair feels wonderful.

Hmmmmm, the Cocoa Tangerine body butter looks like it may be a winner for moi. I'm also in the market for a new facial moisturizer.

Ill bite when I get home.

...i'm supersonic

ss40 · 07-31-2012, 05:47 AM

Much needed hit: VO5 clarifying conditioner is the business in cheap stuff. I found it for 84 cents &I use out to detangle. I have used it 4 times so far. I think I can get 5 uses per bottle.

Bunning wet hair. I just started attempting it after watching denimpixie on YT.

I'm cashing out

Sunlit Curls · 08-01-2012, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KinkyKhami

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunlit Curls

Hit: BASK Palm Tapioca Deluxe Hair Cream... love this stuff. I twisted and then sealed with the Java Bean & Honey Hair Balm... = soft hydrated thick twists! (((insert body roll)))

Hit: after washing/co washing I put this JBCO mix on (using JBCO as a base, adding grapeseed oil, almond oil, rosemary, peppermint, and tea tree EO) starting with a scalp massage, lightly on hair and a little extra on the ends.. my hair is moist and softer longer then when I do this as a last step...

So-so: CD Monoi line.. I used everything including the mask. It was all just ok to me. Nothing phenomenal, especially for the price. I baggy-ed the mask overnight too... doubt I'll purchase again

Was the JBCO the conditioner or a different JBCO product?

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The JBCO (Jamaican Black Castor Oil) was just the oil I picked up from the BSS

I add the peppermint to overpower the tea tree and rosemary ... and add whatever oils I have on hand, usually jojoba, almond, or avocado ...sorry for the confusion

Naturalista · 08-01-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjarette

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naturalista

Born Organics Hydragel
TJ AVG

Combo with Shida Naturals detangler LI plus the above = 8 day hair. Didn't have moisturize till day 5. :/

That's next on my list to try. The PHAM is wondrous. My jar is almost gone.

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I have yet to really play with the PHAM as much as I'd like to. I'm super lazy these days so PS is like-- no -existent.