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09-22-2009, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 285
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Ecostyler vs KCCC with pics
Alright, so i typically use KCKT, KCCC and BRHG which produce results like the 2nd bottom picture of me in the blue shirt. The top picture (in scrubs) is my first attempt using KCKT, Ecostyler Krystal and BRHG. This picture was even taken after working 12 hours on a busy psych unit. I got many compliments on my hair that day at work. My hair has also never held up so long before. I think i like the Ecostyler better!!! It gave me more defined results and did not shrink my hair as much. It is also much cheaper and dried faster than KCCC!!!  I used the same routine both days besides the switch-a-roo between KCCC and Ecostyler. A big THANKS to all those curlies who reviewed Ecostyler and convinced me to go pick up a tub......  What do you guys think?
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3A thick curls and waves.....
trying to find a simple hair routine for a nurse/mommy always on the go!!
Currently using henna and ....
Low poos: Giovanni TTT , KC Come Clean
CO: CJ Deep Fix, AOHR, TIGI MM, KCKT
Stylers: Ecostyler, KCCC, BRHG, FOTE
http://public.fotki.com/redheadmommmy05
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09-22-2009, 02:40 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 242
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I think you are right - it looks better in the first picture (still would die for your hair in the second pic mind you!) Your hair is lovely 
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UK curly
3a - fine, porous
CG since May 2009 - best hair decision ever
Co-wash: Australian organics, AOGPB when needed
Styling - FSG alone just now or Batia & Aleeza Gel
But enjoying trying other products
http://public.fotki.com/curlyhairmichuk/
password: curlyhairmich
new pics added Nov 2009
Enjoying the freedom of going curly! 
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09-22-2009, 03:08 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 285
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Thanks for the input. Your hair is lovely as well!!!
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3A thick curls and waves.....
trying to find a simple hair routine for a nurse/mommy always on the go!!
Currently using henna and ....
Low poos: Giovanni TTT , KC Come Clean
CO: CJ Deep Fix, AOHR, TIGI MM, KCKT
Stylers: Ecostyler, KCCC, BRHG, FOTE
http://public.fotki.com/redheadmommmy05
pw:curly
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09-22-2009, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,994
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Your comparison pics are great! I think I am definitely checking out the Ecostyler Krystal when I start running low on KCCC.
Does Ecostyler have alcohol in it, or more alcohol (higher up in ingredient list) than KCCC? Wondering, because I know my hair dries faster if a product has more alcohol in it.
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Type: 3b/3c (i), below shoulder length. CG since May 2004; growing gray since May 2007.
CO wash: EMBC, Suave Tropical Coconut, Shikai Daily Moisture, Giovanni SAS, Aura CAB, GVP Conditioning Balm, Burt's Bees More Moisture, BWC Moisture Plus
Leave-ins: BWC, John Masters Organics Citrus & Neroli Detangler, LP No Frizz, coconut oil overnight
Styling: No Frizz Curly/Wavy cream, KCCC, BRHG, Gel-les'c, MGA Sculpting Gel, Aura Hypo-Allergenic gel, LOTD AVG
DT: Jessicurl WDT, Terax Crema, Ojon RHT
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09-22-2009, 08:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 301
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Hi
The eco styler that i use is the krystal one and it has no alcohol. RM i like both pics....guess on days when you want to retain some length use the eco, days you want to be curly swirly use the kccc , either way its still pretty 
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Type: 3b-healthy hair*medium texture* normal porosity?
Shampoo: SC Optimum, Luster's Pink, Curliscious Cleansing Cream
Conditioner: Oyin~HH, CJ~B&H, Coconut Sublime, EO'S~Sweet Orange and Vanilla & Citrus
DT: Silicon Mix
Styling: Eco Styler, KCCC/KCKT, Giovanni's DLI, BRHG
Expiermenting with: Whatever i can get my hands on
Hair Hates: Kbb's line, Darcy's Botanical Gelly, i think its the vegetable glycerin/waxes 
*Always going to be a Pj until i find my HG's
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09-22-2009, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,254
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beautiful hair color 
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BC: cut BSL locs/shaved head 1/09; LOIS (OS); cottony; no -cones 
shampoo: dr bronner or shampoo bars
conditioner: tj nourish, tigi moisture maniac or oatmeal honey, kenra, aohr
leave-in/styler: oyin honey hemp, oyin juice & berries, ecostyler clear (replaced kccc)
moisturize/sealants: raw, unrefined shea butter, tucuma butter
other faves: honey, ayurvedic herbs
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09-22-2009, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 55
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Thanks for posting comparison pictures. Makes me want to revisit my ecostyler again. You do have gorgeous hair either way.
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*very thick, fine 3a, high porosity
*started CG 7/5/09
*currently at collarbone when dry, trying to grow back to bsl
*  KCCC, AO GBP, Jane Carter Nourish & Shine, BRHG, AO WC, Nexuss Emergencee
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09-22-2009, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,667
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gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, both of them. I may have to pick up eco styler.
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low poo - EO Chamomile and honey. I am loving it!
co-wash -Suave coconut, aveda shampure
rinse out-Suave coconut, aveda shampure, Burts bee super shiny
Hates- VO5, castor oil
LOVES-soap bars, ACV rinse , protein , FSG, BS, KBB charm bar, clarifying , clumps.
Holy grail- JC RR&CC
Current fall products- KCCC, DOC, DM HJ, FSG, CJ CCCC
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09-22-2009, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 285
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Thanks fellow curly girls!!! I never thought i would get such great results from a $3.00 hair product. I have tried all the cheap drug store brands and none worked well with the exception of HESMU which i use to put my hair up!! I should mention that i scrunch ecostyler into soaking wet hair in the shower....i do the same with all my other products as well as this seems to cut down on frizz. I know this is a certain procedure and has a name on this board but I cannot remember what it is called...lol....i just know it works well for me.....
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3A thick curls and waves.....
trying to find a simple hair routine for a nurse/mommy always on the go!!
Currently using henna and ....
Low poos: Giovanni TTT , KC Come Clean
CO: CJ Deep Fix, AOHR, TIGI MM, KCKT
Stylers: Ecostyler, KCCC, BRHG, FOTE
http://public.fotki.com/redheadmommmy05
pw:curly
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09-22-2009, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 841
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dang, I've been trying to resist buying this, but I think now I have to.
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2a&c, fine texture, med porosity CG 5-29-09
My hair is very easily weighed down!! Weak wave pattern
Currently using : Mastey Pure for Fine Hair, DoC HG!!!! AOMM,
ATVG = Artec Textureline Volume Gel (seriously this stuff has saved my life)
The only oil my hair digs is coconut.
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09-27-2009, 02:35 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 684
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Beautiful hair! I notice that the ecostyler makes you look cheerier and makes your eyes bluer, too! 
I'm getting really good results with it, too. I get better hold and less frizz than with KCCC and I think it is more curl-enhancing. I also add it to sopping wet hair and I pour more water over my hair to get it to clump after I brush it through.
It seems very moisturizing. Feels plasticky going on but leaves my hair soft and shiny once it dries & I scrunch. Really a terrific product, and an amazing bargain!
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2-something? Coarse, medium underneath. Mid-back. On CG since 5/9/07.
Washing COs: VO5 Blackberry, Suave Cherry
Detangle and leave-in: Sally's GVP Conditioning Balm -- I found my HG CO!
Seal with camellia oil
Leave-in: Aura cherry almond
Gels: Homemade FSG, Eco-styler
Plus: SOTC or smooth with camellia oil, JC Nourish & Shine
Homemade food-based DTs
RC color
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09-27-2009, 03:55 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 361
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Does anyone know if Ecostyler is available in Canada? I've never seen it anywhere...
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3b/3a - CG since 04-30-2009
fine texture, med porosity
Co-wash: Burt's Bees MM, GTTT, Suave Naturals
Condish: Calia, AO Rosa Mosqueta/Honeysuckle Rose/Island Naturals/GPB, ABBA Pure Gentle
DT: Calia Intensive, Prairie Naturals Badlands, Biolage
Gels: Homemade FSG!!!, Druide, BRHG, Alba Soft Hold Style Cream,
experimenting with: honey, agave, oils, butters, ACV, Curls Milkshake, more conditioners, soap bars, KCCC, emergencee, seamollient, AOMM,
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09-27-2009, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 301
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Hi
I would check out sally's if you have one. Most local beauty stores carry it, just not the whole line. You could email the company to get store locations near you. HTH
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Type: 3b-healthy hair*medium texture* normal porosity?
Shampoo: SC Optimum, Luster's Pink, Curliscious Cleansing Cream
Conditioner: Oyin~HH, CJ~B&H, Coconut Sublime, EO'S~Sweet Orange and Vanilla & Citrus
DT: Silicon Mix
Styling: Eco Styler, KCCC/KCKT, Giovanni's DLI, BRHG
Expiermenting with: Whatever i can get my hands on
Hair Hates: Kbb's line, Darcy's Botanical Gelly, i think its the vegetable glycerin/waxes
*Always going to be a Pj until i find my HG's
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09-28-2009, 01:21 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 6,482
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looks lovely! i think i like the first one better.
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Life shrinks or expands according to one's courage. Anais Nin
Last edited by Windflower : 09-28-2009 at 01:24 AM.
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09-28-2009, 04:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 913
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FABULOUS COLOR!!! I love red curls (though I'm slightly biased... heh). Your hair is gorgeous in both photos, but does look better with the EcoStyler gel. I'm currently broke, so no danger of me going out to buy this anytime soon, but I'll have to keep this in mind for future reference. Thanks for posting, you're lovely.
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http://public.fotki.com/opera-curls/
fine 3B, med-fine porosity
Cleansers: Kathymack Soap Bar * ACV rinses
Conditioners & Leave-Ins: Suave Coconut * GVP Conditioning Balm * Aura Cherry Bark * Giovanni Direct
Stylers: Komaza Coconut Pudding * LOOB * Seamollient * BRHG * FSG
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10-01-2009, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 285
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Thanks for the nice comments!! Sorry I have not been on in awhile. I get so tired easily working full time and going to school full time....still loving the ecostyler gel... its works very well with BRHG but not on its own without another gel for me!!! KCCC is the same way though....
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3A thick curls and waves.....
trying to find a simple hair routine for a nurse/mommy always on the go!!
Currently using henna and ....
Low poos: Giovanni TTT , KC Come Clean
CO: CJ Deep Fix, AOHR, TIGI MM, KCKT
Stylers: Ecostyler, KCCC, BRHG, FOTE
http://public.fotki.com/redheadmommmy05
pw:curly
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10-02-2009, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 908
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Thanks! I'm definitely going to try this. I hope they have it at my local Walgreens. Nice of you to post pics.
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Modified CG.
3a
Thin density, highly porous. Color over grey. Love protein.
Lo poo Deva
Curlisto 3-minute DT and Curlisto Botanical Rinse.
Stylers still experimenting.
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10-02-2009, 08:21 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,303
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Great pictures! I'm also a biased red hair lover -- your hair reminds me of mine..... if mine were PERFECT!
I think your hair looks lovely in both, but the first pic does seem to show more shine and absolutely no frizz. Wow.
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Big, loopy, stretched-out spirals & waves Medium texture; tolerant of most ingredients; prone to frizz & "sideways volume" Very irregular curl pattern; happier in high dewpoints
"Really, we all know who's in charge. It's the hair." (Boomygrrl)
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10-02-2009, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 9,094
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I KNEW I should have bought the tub o' ecostyler last night!!!
Your hair (and you) look great redheadmommy!!
And you are right wavycurly40+ - you do have VERY similar hair.
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Central Massachusetts
Fine/thin 3a
Back to shampooing every 3rd day with sulphate free shampoos. I have discovered the routine is as important as the products!
http://public.fotki.com/xcptnl/
PW: hair
One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim. ~George Carlin~
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10-02-2009, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 718
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In this other Eco thread
jlpmom23 mentioned that Sally's has this on sale for $2.99.
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3a/3b
Latest routine:
Sauve Coconut CO
Or
Trader Joe's Nourish
Giovanni 50/50
Giovanni Direct Leave In
JoicoWhip
Newest Fav: Curl Junkie Coffee-Coco Curl Creme
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