Has anybody tried...

teejay · 01-18-2011, 08:14 PM

Roux Porosity Control shampoo and the corrector & conditioner? I know that it is used for color treated (which I do), permed and relaxed hair. I was wondering if it would help with all porosity issues. The corrector and conditioner has a ph of 4.5.

adthomas · 01-18-2011, 09:49 PM

I may be wrong but I think it's for people with high porosity issues. Chemicals tends to cause that. I know why I was relaxed my hair it was like I could never put enough moisturizer in my hair. It sucked.

kathymack · 01-19-2011, 07:04 AM

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I may be wrong but I think it's for people with high porosity issues. Chemicals tends to cause that. I know why I was relaxed my hair it was like I could never put enough moisturizer in my hair. It sucked.

+ 1 about the high porosity. It came up when Dr. Bronner's Shikakai Rinse was discussed about two years ago. I think rcc used it and started a thread about it. I thought that the pH was lower. You may want to do a search.

teejay · 01-19-2011, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the info ladies. I thought that it was for high porosity due to use after chemical treatments, but a girl can hope....

kathymack · 01-19-2011, 01:47 PM

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Thanks for the info ladies. I thought that it was for high porosity due to use after chemical treatments, but a girl can hope....

What are you trying to do?? Low porosity hair isn't a bad thing. At least I don't think so. Once you learn what works, it's really pretty easy.

teejay · 01-19-2011, 02:26 PM

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What are you trying to do?? Low porosity hair isn't a bad thing. At least I don't think so. Once you learn what works, it's really pretty easy.

It's easy in the warmer months, colder months not so easy. I am having a hard time finding a product or products that keeps my hair moisturized during the winter.

kathymack · 01-19-2011, 02:39 PM

You don't list your products or hair properties. My hair prefers the more natural products. Right now, it's a little dry because I got a haircut/highlight today(it will be fine tomorrow when I wet it and use a rinse out.) My hair is in such great shape, the shampoo guy refuses to use conditioner--says that my hair doesn't need it (he just doesn't "get it") I use really rich, moisturizing products all of the time and a lot of protein. I never feel the need to DT because the products moisturize me enough.

teejay · 01-19-2011, 02:47 PM

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You don't list your products or hair properties. My hair prefers the more natural products. Right now, it's a little dry because I got a haircut/highlight today(it will be fine tomorrow when I wet it and use a rinse out.) My hair is in such great shape, the shampoo guy refuses to use conditioner--says that my hair doesn't need it (he just doesn't "get it") I use really rich, moisturizing products all of the time and a lot of protein. I never feel the need to DT because the products moisturize me enough.

I cowash with VO5 Tea therapy and KCKT (I rinse out). I use KCCC as a styler. This is what I am currently doing. In the summer I use the VO5 and HEHH for my cowash and LongAid curl activator as my styler. If I used protein my hair would look like a haystack. I don't really DT during the summer but I need something during the winter.

kathymack · 01-19-2011, 03:15 PM

I didn't find the KCKT moisturizing enough for my hair. You may want to change to something that's richer--Curl Junkie, Marie Dean, Kozama?? You may want to DT to add some moisture.

wavysue · 01-19-2011, 03:27 PM

my hair is Low-Normal porosity I can't use KCKT as a rinse out this time of year. i detangle with it if needed but follow up with a heavier conditioner.

teejay · 01-19-2011, 04:17 PM

Thank your for the help and suggestions! I am going to take a look at the websites for the suggested products.

eta: @Kathymack, I have read great things about Curl Junkie Aloe Fix and Curl Junkie Curl Assurance LI. I noticed that you use their products. Which one would you recommend?

kathymack · 01-20-2011, 05:23 AM

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eta: @Kathymack, I have read great things about Curl Junkie Aloe Fix and Curl Junkie Curl Assurance LI. I noticed that you use their products. Which one would you recommend?

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the CJ products. They are really well formulated. Marsha has a great blog, here's a link to get you there: Curl Junkie - Natural Hair Care for all types of Curly Hair!: Using Curl Junkie in Low Dew Points! There are also charts on the website to make product suggestions. If you really get stuck, you can email Marsha at info@curljunkie.com. She's really responsive to her customers.

Some of my favorite products are the Daily Fix, Strengthening Conditioner, Repair Me and Curls in a Bottle. I prefer the Aloe Fix Lite to the Aloe Fix.

RacerWife7 · 01-20-2011, 08:55 AM

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eta: @Kathymack, I have read great things about Curl Junkie Aloe Fix and Curl Junkie Curl Assurance LI. I noticed that you use their products. Which one would you recommend?

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the CJ products. They are really well formulated. Marsha has a great blog, here's a link to get you there: Curl Junkie - Natural Hair Care for all types of Curly Hair!: Using Curl Junkie in Low Dew Points! There are also charts on the website to make product suggestions. If you really get stuck, you can email Marsha at info@curljunkie.com. She's really responsive to her customers.

Some of my favorite products are the Daily Fix, Strengthening Conditioner, Repair Me and Curls in a Bottle. I prefer the Aloe Fix Lite to the Aloe Fix.

I agree wholeheartedly! I love CJ products - they're almost ALWAYS in my HG line-up.

teejay · 01-20-2011, 07:26 PM

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eta: @Kathymack, I have read great things about Curl Junkie Aloe Fix and Curl Junkie Curl Assurance LI. I noticed that you use their products. Which one would you recommend?

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the CJ products. They are really well formulated. Marsha has a great blog, here's a link to get you there: Curl Junkie - Natural Hair Care for all types of Curly Hair!: Using Curl Junkie in Low Dew Points! There are also charts on the website to make product suggestions. If you really get stuck, you can email Marsha at info@curljunkie.com. She's really responsive to her customers.

Some of my favorite products are the Daily Fix, Strengthening Conditioner, Repair Me and Curls in a Bottle. I prefer the Aloe Fix Lite to the Aloe Fix.

Thanks for links! I was thinking about trying CJ then I saw your thread about the Marie Dean products. Now I am confused about which one I want to try. Do you have a favorite of the two? I am not sure if you mentioned it in the MD thread. I didn't get to read all of the pages. I appreciate all of the help. I will be making a decision and placing a order this weekend. I did a DT with some honey added as Ellepixie mentioned in one of the other low porosity threads. I will be doing another this weekend.

teejay · 01-20-2011, 07:29 PM

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eta: @Kathymack, I have read great things about Curl Junkie Aloe Fix and Curl Junkie Curl Assurance LI. I noticed that you use their products. Which one would you recommend?

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the CJ products. They are really well formulated. Marsha has a great blog, here's a link to get you there: Curl Junkie - Natural Hair Care for all types of Curly Hair!: Using Curl Junkie in Low Dew Points! There are also charts on the website to make product suggestions. If you really get stuck, you can email Marsha at info@curljunkie.com. She's really responsive to her customers.

Some of my favorite products are the Daily Fix, Strengthening Conditioner, Repair Me and Curls in a Bottle. I prefer the Aloe Fix Lite to the Aloe Fix.

I agree wholeheartedly! I love CJ products - they're almost ALWAYS in my HG line-up.

Thank you for confirming this. Now I have decisions to make. LOL

RacerWife7 · 01-21-2011, 04:03 AM

Also, kathymack's faves are pretty close to mine, too. Daily Fix, Strengthening Conditioner, and Repair Me are all in my routine regularly as well as Aloe Fix Lite and Curl Queen. I also use CoffeeCoco Curl Creme and CoffeeCoco Curl Creme Lite. But, I use them more often in the higher dew points.