sheilacurl

The best deal I found (so far) is at aveyou.com Curl Junkie Pattern Pusha Hair Styling Gel, 16 fl. oz.

Make sure to use the coupon code: FIVE to save 15% so with shipping included it comes to $25.40

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2c-3a baby fine, porous (?), low density
mid-back length and letting it grow
modified cg since July 2009

Low Poos: SM Moisture Retention, Elucence Moisture Benefits, Yes 2 Cucumbers
Clarifier: CHS Treatment Shampoo
Rinse Out: CJ Beauticurls, CJ Argan, CJ Smoothing
Leave-in: KCKT
Protein: SSPRT, Gelatin
DT: CJ Rehab
Stylers: CJCQ, CK, KCCC, UFDCM, I have too many to list
Scalp Treatments: Brown Sugar mixed with any cheap condish helps me with my itchies

Mimi2010

@SC thanks for the info. I'm happy to know that aveyou has CJ PP now.


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finite33

I got a sample of this from Kathymack bc so many people liked it....but I am not one of them. I did not like the smell & my hair had poor waves & hold even with BRHG on top of it. I haven't had luck with any CJ products...I don't plan to buy them anymore.

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2c fine waves
Loo-poo: Eluence today...who knows tomorrow
Cond: CJ daily fix, suave, still trying new ones
Gel: KKCC, BSRH, suave spray gel for curls, still looking
wish I had more curls
Also looking for suggestions & help

kat180

Used it for the first time today.

No hold but then the only gel that gives me hold is BRHG and even then its a light hold.

My hair has a nice shine to it and the curls look nice - but nothing amazingly different.

I have noticed some white flaking throughout my hair - which usually happens when the gel doesn't like the leave-in conditioner. I used Kinky Curly Knot Today.

Anyone else had a similar reaction?

AllieCat0817

The one thing keeping me from buying this stuff is the flaking that many people have reported with the first version of this. Apparently the flaking is 'less of an issue' with the reformulated version. But if you guys are still getting flakes then blah. It's picky with the leave-in.

I am personally heavy handed. I hate flakes with a passion. And for $24 for 16oz somethin is telling me don't go there. It's in my AveYou cart but about to be removed. Maybe I will do a sample from Kathy Mack... great idea.

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DEL2C

If mixing your LI's creates undesirable results consider ditching the LI, even if you think you need it you may not with CJ. CJ stylers are concentrated and moisturizing, consider it a perk if you don't have to layer as many products to get good results. I find less is more as a general rule with CJ stylers.....I don't usually need anything else except a styler & hard hold gel when I use her stuff.

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2C Fia BSL/Thick/Med-Coarse/Low(crown)-Normal Porosity Protein and Oil Sensitive

Link-Spritz & Condish Washing

I'm aCurlJunkieJunky

My hair LOVES Coconut DESPISES Soap Bars


CJRehab or H&B Fix, Deva NO POO, EO Rose & Cham POO & Condish, CJ CurlFix, CJ Pattern Pusha, CJ CIAB, SS FHG, KCCC, BRHG, AG Mousse Gel, ACV Rinses,Shikakai Conditioning Hair Rinse.

angel29ish

I've been experimenting with PP for just over a week. I've tried it over various CJ conditioners/LI's. My favorites so far are Hibiscus and Banana Honey Butta and Smoothing Conditioner. With these two, my curls hold up through the whole day. With all others I've tried, I will get some surface frizz by mid afternoon. PP definitely gives me very soft bouncy curls, but maybe too soft. Del, I'm going to be brave, go without a LI (yikes!) and try PP solo (crosses fingers).

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3B, fine, low/normal porosity
CG - July 2009
CO/RO/Trt.-Suave, BCB, Tigi OH & MM, EO, CJRehab, SG, DF & CF, Jasmine's, Bellacurl, SS, Darcy's, K-Pak, Shescentit, DE Coconut, MD, Oyin, JCWDT, CurlQ
LI-GDLI, Abba PGC, CJRehab, CF,SG & BCLI, Jasmine's, Bellacurl, SS, Shescentit, DE Coconut, MD, Oyin
Styler-FSG, Re:coil, CJCCCC lite & CIAB, Komaza CCP & CS, DB, BRHG, Joiwhip/gel, Ecostyler, Boots, SS, Gel-les'c, DMMCG, KCSS
Too many others to list!

frxncrls

Is PP still a loved product? Any one using it in higher dew points?

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in humidity hell south Florida or high and dry Colorado
CG since 2005
2a, 2b, `3b - fine hair, low density - low/normal porosity
washing: cj curl assurance gentle cleansing
conditioning: cj smoothing, cj strengthening, giovanni 50/50 balance,
styling: homemade fsg, cj curl queen, donna marie miracurls curling gelly
dt:cj curl rehab
pt: cj curl fix, cj repair me

lj2

I loved it at first and used it consistently for about 4 months. I loved the soft natural curls I got. But recently my hair started getting really dry especially around the back of my neck....this is unusual when I use CJ products. I experimented with many different CJ leave ins underneath and used the gentle shampoo(thinking it was build up). I just switched back to CJ Curl Queen and the problem is gone. Not sure if something in the PP was building up on my hair or drying it out. I can't figure out what it was and maybe it is just my hair. I wondered if others were having the same issue. But once again, Curl Queen works wonders. I really wanted to like this gel but I just wonder if Curl Queen is more moisturizing.

lj2

Oh, and in high dews, I think Curl Queen would do better. At least for me, Curl Queen provides more hold than PP...but PP did ok in high dews where I live.

JRock

I'm not sure of this product yet. I used it with the CJDF & a leave-in but it didn't make too much of a difference to my curls. They were soft but my hair was still frizzy and stringy. I ended up using EcoStyler on top & then SOTC. I like that combination but will still experiment.


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melaniesusan

Are people still using CJ Pattern Pusha in high dews? If so, what combos are working for you?

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low poo: AVO olive/grape
condish: CJ smooth; CJ argan; CJ repair me; CJ CR; Sevi pumpkin
summer styling: CJ CCCC lite + CJ CQ
fall styling: leave-in + CK coil jam; or CJ BC + SS CEJ + SS FHG
straightening: MD yogurt smoothy cream + CHI iron guard
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msgiblet

Has been working great and consistently in high dews - even worked great in Aruba with 80+ dews last week. I've been using Shescentit Coco Creme LI, then PP topped with a tiny dab of BRHG.

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Fine, Thick, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity

Countess Balashi of Divi Beach in the Order of the Curly Crusaders

If I'm Going To Have A Bad Hair Day, It Might As Well Be In Aruba!

Curlsnswirls

Hmmm I think I will get a sample of this before purchasing a whole bottle just in case.

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Botticelli-ii-med texture-norm porosity & elasticity-Dry Climate
Wash: Low Poo+oil, poo bars, Deva NP, DB CC
LI/RO:MD RCLI, GDLI-GVPCB, DB pumpkin, TN, Giovanni SAS, Kenra, CJ CR
Stylers: LALSG, LALPSG, CHS CK, AOMM, BRHG, KCCC, UFDCM, Gel-les'C, MDCSC
Seal:MO+EVOO, EVCO, Argan or EO's

$5 off 1st order under $40, $10 off over $40...at iherb use code KEY066

MotorCurl

I've used PP with CJ Beauticurls LI several times. Each time, I got some really pretty ringlets that I don't normally get mixed with weak waves and stragglers. I got lots of frizz in my canopy every time. Dews are in the high 60s and 70s. I'm going to try it without the LI and see if that improves things. I want to love this product!

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2C/2B; Med-fine texture, Normal porosity/elasticity, med-thin density; Color treated
Cleanse: Jessicurl GLS, L'Oreal EverCreme cleansing conditioner
Co-Wash: SNES, VO5 Kiwi Lime
RO/LI: Jessicurl Aloeba and TooShea!, KCKT, GVPCB
Stylers: KCCC (HG!), SM C&S Milk, BRHG, Jessicurl Gelebration Spray, Confident Coils
CG since 4/23/12
Located in Houston, Texas

"Hair really is the crowning glory of a woman. It lights up her person, it frames her face, it makes a halo around her." - Ann Harding

MotorCurl

Tried Pattern Pusha again today without a leave in. Co-washed and conditioned, then used about 8 pumps of PP smoothed through the lengths and scrunched into the ends. Much less frizz today, but the curls are a lot softer, no ringlets and the ends are a little stringy looking. Temps in the mid-90s and dews in the high 60s.

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2C/2B; Med-fine texture, Normal porosity/elasticity, med-thin density; Color treated
Cleanse: Jessicurl GLS, L'Oreal EverCreme cleansing conditioner
Co-Wash: SNES, VO5 Kiwi Lime
RO/LI: Jessicurl Aloeba and TooShea!, KCKT, GVPCB
Stylers: KCCC (HG!), SM C&S Milk, BRHG, Jessicurl Gelebration Spray, Confident Coils
CG since 4/23/12
Located in Houston, Texas

"Hair really is the crowning glory of a woman. It lights up her person, it frames her face, it makes a halo around her." - Ann Harding

CurlyHairedFarmer

Has anyone else had their tub of PP go bad? I bought mine in November and used it just a few times, but shelved in a cool closet it for warmer weather. When I opened it, its gone rancid

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3a with some 2c thrown in
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pw: cow

Currently Loving:
Shampoo: CJ Gentle Cleansing Shampoo, Giovanni 50:50

Conditioners - CJ Strengthening, CJ Beauticurls Argan and Olive Oil, CJ Smoothing, CJ Rehab, CJ Curl Fix

Leave-in: CJ Beauticurls Leave-in

Deep Conditioner: CJ Hibiscus and Banana Deep Fix

Stylers -CJ Curl Queen, CJ CCCC Lite, CJ CIAB, CJ Pattern Pusha, Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam, Mop-C Curl Defining Cream, BRHG, KCCC

rbb

mine is still good. i don't think that should have happened in so short a time and in a cool place???

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washing/cowashing, conditioning, leave in, protein tx: curl junkie products. styling:curl junkie conditioners only at times, cj pattern pusha, cj honey butta leave in, cj ciab, cccc, lalsg. cj aloe fix gel is my high dews/summer HG!! sealants - spiral solutions emollience butter, jane carter nourish & shine

CurlyHairedFarmer

I agree. There are thick strings of yellow/white/brown in it and it smells pretty darn bad. I hadn't been using my fingers to dip in it either, I had transferred some to a squeeze bottle for use in the bathroom.

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3a with some 2c thrown in
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pw: cow

Currently Loving:
Shampoo: CJ Gentle Cleansing Shampoo, Giovanni 50:50

Conditioners - CJ Strengthening, CJ Beauticurls Argan and Olive Oil, CJ Smoothing, CJ Rehab, CJ Curl Fix

Leave-in: CJ Beauticurls Leave-in

Deep Conditioner: CJ Hibiscus and Banana Deep Fix

Stylers -CJ Curl Queen, CJ CCCC Lite, CJ CIAB, CJ Pattern Pusha, Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam, Mop-C Curl Defining Cream, BRHG, KCCC

rbb

i wonder if it is due to the squeeze bottle, not its original container? does the jar also seem rancid, or just the ones in the bottle?

there was an article once by the curl chemist about doing that -- said it has to be refrigerated and is only good for a short time.

??????????

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3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity
washing/cowashing, conditioning, leave in, protein tx: curl junkie products. styling:curl junkie conditioners only at times, cj pattern pusha, cj honey butta leave in, cj ciab, cccc, lalsg. cj aloe fix gel is my high dews/summer HG!! sealants - spiral solutions emollience butter, jane carter nourish & shine