Long Aid Activator Gel

lorrnae · 09-03-2008, 03:56 PM

I saw that honeycomb uses this w/ a leave in. Does anyone else use this too?

http://www.walgreens.com/store/produ...50&id=prod8250

Honeycomb · 09-03-2008, 04:56 PM

Hi Lornae, I love Long Aid, I don't use the leave-in anymore because it's loaded with cones and I'm leaving them alone. I am surprised that not many naturals use it. It's cheap, very moisturizing, and it comes in a really big jar that lasts me for a couple of month at the least.

Honeycomb · 09-03-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lorrnae

I saw that honeycomb uses this w/ a leave in. Does anyone else use this too?

http://www.walgreens.com/store/produ...50&id=prod8250

I just read the Walgreens reviews and I see that it received 5 stars and I agree with just about everything that was said in the reviews. You can also get it at Walmart.

TLMMM · 09-03-2008, 06:34 PM

I use this stuff too. Its great. Buy the big tub.

Kitathena · 09-03-2008, 07:33 PM

I just posted the other day how much I love this stuff. After seeing honeycomb post about it, I tried it out and it is my new love.

Honeycomb · 09-04-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitathena

I just posted the other day how much I love this stuff. After seeing honeycomb post about it, I tried it out and it is my new love.

I'm glad your hair loves this Kitathena!

Honeycomb · 09-04-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TLMMM

I use this stuff too. Its great. Buy the big tub.

That's another great thing about this gel is that the tub is hugh, so you're getting your money's worth, and it does great things for your hair.

Nappy_curly_crown · 09-04-2008, 09:52 AM

i've always wanted to try the long-aid. I've been a FAITHFUL user of the Smooth and Shine Curl Activator gel. maybe the next time I'm in wal-mart i'll pick up a tub and give it the ole college try

TLMMM · 09-04-2008, 10:20 AM

^^ncc I crossed over from smooth n shine. it works pretty much the same, I find you get more of a "producty" feel from the smooth n shine. I'm heavy handed though, so ymmv.

foxycus02 · 09-04-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitathena

I just posted the other day how much I love this stuff. After seeing honeycomb post about it, I tried it out and it is my new love.

Kit,

I like your blog! It was a great read.

Candy72 · 09-04-2008, 11:52 AM

Honeycomb,

Just curious, but what do you use this product for (i.e., fingerstyling, coils, twists, etc.)? Further, when your hair is fully dried, how does this product feel? My apologies for all of the questions, but I'm curious as to how this 'jheri curl' product will act in my natural 4a hair.

Honeycomb · 09-04-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy72

Honeycomb,

Just curious, but what do you use this product for (i.e., fingerstyling, coils, twists, etc.)? Further, when your hair is fully dried, how does this product feel? My apologies for all of the questions, but I'm curious as to how this 'jheri curl' product will act in my natural 4a hair.

Hi Candy, I use it for everything that you mentioned. When your hair is fully dry, it leaves your hair soft to the touch, never hard. You do have to be careful and not use too much or you'll get a greasy feel. But it will not give you a drippy "jheri curl" feel that some activator give. HTH.

Candy72 · 09-04-2008, 01:48 PM

Honeycomb,

Thanks again for the feedback here. Quick Question: Are you using anything underneath this activator gel when styling your hair? I noticed that you had mentioned that you are no longer using your leave-in...so just curious how I should work this, because I plan on getting some this gel tonight.

TLMMM · 09-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Candy I've gotten good results without a leave in and GREAT results using a leave in underneath.

Candy72 · 09-04-2008, 02:47 PM

Nice...thanks for the feedback, TLMMM.

Honeycomb · 09-04-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy72

Honeycomb,

Thanks again for the feedback here. Quick Question: Are you using anything underneath this activator gel when styling your hair? I noticed that you had mentioned that you are no longer using your leave-in...so just curious how I should work this, because I plan on getting some this gel tonight.

No, I use nothing underneath as of now. I am looking for a liquidy leave-in, cone-free, that I can use with it. But since I left my Biotera leave-in alone, I use the long aid solo.

Candy72 · 09-05-2008, 09:10 AM

Honeycomb,

Okay...thanks again for the info here.

lorrnae · 09-20-2008, 04:27 PM

Do you still use it with fantaisia Ic gel?

kiarob · 09-20-2008, 11:31 PM

I am a fan of long aid, too. However, you can not use much and if I use it with certain conditioners I get white balls, so I use it alone and spritz with water when needed.

RMichelleM · 09-21-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Honeycomb

Hi Lornae, I love Long Aid, I don't use the leave-in anymore because it's loaded with cones and I'm leaving them alone. I am surprised that not many naturals use it. It's cheap, very moisturizing, and it comes in a really big jar that lasts me for a couple of month at the least.

hey i just started using Long Aid Activator Gel and it has no cones listed in the ingredients. i love it, im not using cones either so you may want to try it again some time.

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua)
Glycerin
Triethanolamine
Carbomer 940
Oleth-20
Methylparaben
DMDM Hydantoin
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Panthenol
Aloe Vera Powder (Aloe Barbadensis)
Fragrance (Parfum)
Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)

**these are the ingredients for the extra dry hair formula (its the only one i ever see)**