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08-15-2009, 10:21 AM
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#61
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 20
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I tried it, but it has a sulphates in it which seems a bit weird, for an intensive mask...
but yeah, it made my hair quite dry and frizzy.
oh well. at least i didn't have to pay for it haha.
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English curly  2c, with annoying straight ends 
Loves to dance more than anything...
CG since june 2009.
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08-15-2009, 12:50 PM
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#62
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 37
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I carefully read the ingredients all over again and i think you mean the one called " Behentrimonium methosulfate". However, according to this article on this link i'll provide, that is not related to the harsh sulfates we avoid. It's actually used for conditioning and detangling.
http://www.curlynikki.com/2009/04/co...trimonium.html
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Mod CG, 3a/3bish Mix of medium textured big curls, spirals and ringlets Low Poo: Tigi Catwalk Curlesque sulfate-free
Condish Naked Hydrating Condish
DT: Naked Glossing deep treatment
Leave-in: Same as condish
Styling: Paul Mitchell Sculpting foam, Boots pink, Tigi Catwalk Curlesque Defining serum, MOP Glisten High Shine pomade, Paul Mitchell sculpting gel,Original Sprout Curl tamer creme
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08-16-2009, 05:30 AM
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#63
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 439
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Sorry it didn't suit you Melissa. At least it was free as you say. Not got around to trying mine yet as I've got a couple of other intensive conditioners open.
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UK curly - mostly 2c- Going back to basics!
- Happily using a mixture of sulphates, cones and CG products.
- Permanently undecided whether to cut or grow!
Currently loving:
Lush I Love Juicy shampoo
Charles Worthington frizz smoothing conditioner
Superdrug coconut & almond intensive conditioner
Montagne Jeunesse avocado & cherry bark mask
Umberto Giannini curl gel
Boots 'pink' curl creme
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02-02-2010, 09:07 AM
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#64
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 5
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Bumping it
Hi
I am a newcomer on the boards. How about Joico's K-PAK deep reconstructor and intense hydrator? You cna buy a 1l bottle for £25 on ebay.
I am also using Herbal Essence Coconut Hydrating Conditioner for untangling my hair in the morning. The Boots Coconut and Almond Oil deep penetrating mask is also quite good.
I use the Original Source Tea Tree for cowash, though I have found that mixing a few drops of teatree oil into my usual untangling conditioner seems to really soothe my itchy/patchy scalp for a week.
For leave in, I have been mixing Jojoba oil with Aloe Vera gel and adding a few drops of Tea Tree and Lavender oil.
Be good to hear from other UK girlies: seems like the marke tis not that great for us atm.
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02-27-2010, 03:33 PM
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#65
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 50
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I don't know, I think there are quite a few good products out there! For the last few months I've been getting consistently good results using Pink boots followed by Tesco firm hold gel (bright green, about 50p!) and then diffusing if I have time, scrunching when it's almost dry. But if I want a change, I really like the Trevor Sorbie curl cream, and also there is a new range of Naked styling products at Boots which I really like. They have a good heat protection spray and a shine serum which I use on the days when I decide to flat iron (once a month or so) and a good curl cream which I sometimes use. All their products are CG friendly.
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03-03-2010, 01:57 PM
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#66
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,171
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They have sally's in the UK? What is it any way????
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2c/3a - M/C - ii/iii
Countess DuckyDot  , Keeper of the book of Vegetarianism and Arty Pants, Leader of the Curly Ducks in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
Away and might not be back. See me at: http://walkintowhispers.blogspot.com/
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03-04-2010, 04:32 AM
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#67
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,261
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They do. It's a beauty supply store - they've got a list of UK stores on their website. http://stores.sallybeauty.com/ There's quite a few in London and plenty elsewhere.
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3b/c. Fine, med-high porosity, normal elasticity. Hair loves oils in summer, protein in winter. Constantly battling the hard water monster.
Favourites  :
CJ Curl Theory, Curl Rehab, Smoothing, Curl Fix, Daily Fix, CCCC, CIAB, CQ, SSCC, MC shampoo, Inecto Pure Coconut Oil, CP luscious curl creme (summer), DB Pumpkin Seed (summer), FD/MT, JCWDT, JCTS
American literature PhD student in the UK... 
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03-05-2010, 02:47 PM
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#68
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,171
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Okay! Can anyone give me a list of products that can be bought in boots/superdrug ???????? (Shampoos/condish/leave in/ curl cremes) i have nothingggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2c/3a - M/C - ii/iii
Countess DuckyDot , Keeper of the book of Vegetarianism and Arty Pants, Leader of the Curly Ducks in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
Away and might not be back. See me at: http://walkintowhispers.blogspot.com/
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03-05-2010, 02:47 PM
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#69
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,171
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and what is boots curl creme?
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2c/3a - M/C - ii/iii
Countess DuckyDot , Keeper of the book of Vegetarianism and Arty Pants, Leader of the Curly Ducks in the Order of the Curly Crusaders
Away and might not be back. See me at: http://walkintowhispers.blogspot.com/
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03-06-2010, 05:25 AM
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#70
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 50
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It's a styling product from Boots which you use on wet hair to encourage curls. You only need to use a little bit, like a small scoop on the tip of your finger. I then rub my hands together until i get a kind of white paste, then rake it through wet hair and then use a comb or brush to distribute it evenly. Then I use some gel over the top to scrunch the curls.
You should definitely get some of the curl creme. It's super cheap (like, just over a pound for the tub) and it lasts for ages. If you look for the Boots own brand hair styling products, they have a couple of different types of gel, mousse, hairspray etc and the curl creme which is pale pink and slightly slimy looking. It comes in a round tub about 3-4 inches high, maybe a bit smaller all round than an average sized mug? Anyway, get some of that and a gel with no silicones in (there are quite a lot of CG friendly gels about) and see how you get on.
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03-06-2010, 05:51 AM
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#71
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,261
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There's loads of stuff, actually - you'll have to read back through old posts on this particular thread, though, as there's no definitive list. I keep meaning to make an edit-able list on here of UK products, but real life keeps getting in the way.
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3b/c. Fine, med-high porosity, normal elasticity. Hair loves oils in summer, protein in winter. Constantly battling the hard water monster.
Favourites :
CJ Curl Theory, Curl Rehab, Smoothing, Curl Fix, Daily Fix, CCCC, CIAB, CQ, SSCC, MC shampoo, Inecto Pure Coconut Oil, CP luscious curl creme (summer), DB Pumpkin Seed (summer), FD/MT, JCWDT, JCTS
American literature PhD student in the UK...
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06-26-2010, 12:00 PM
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#72
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 47
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Hi!
I would like to know if a product found in UK is really cg friendly:
Lavera Rose milk hair mask
It has grain alcohol as a 2nd ingredient
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GCG (Greek Curly Girl) since May 2010
3a/3b (although I have some really annoying straight pieces underneath), medium texture, normal porosity, medium to low elasticity
Condish: Korres Acacia Milk Conditioner
Styling: Korres Bamboo Styling Cream for Curly Hair
Currently experimenting with lots of organic cone-free & sulfate-free products
Skia ..means "The Shadow" in Greek
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06-27-2010, 12:09 AM
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#73
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 860
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cg refers to whether a product has silicones in it or things that you may not be able to co wash out. Looking at the ingredients of this I would say it would be considered cg HTH
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UK curly
fine to medium strands, porous, medium density
CG May 2009 - low poo occasionally
Co-wash: Tresemme Naturals
Styling -Naked Curl Defining Cream, BRHG, Mop Top, FSG
Product for a good hair day: FSG or Mop Top
Hair loves protein!
http://public.fotki.com/curlyhairmichuk/
new pics added Jan 2012
Enjoying the freedom of going curly! 
Duchess of Alba, Keeper of the Tartan Curls in The Order of the Curly Crusaders
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06-27-2010, 08:21 AM
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#74
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 47
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Thank you very much for your quick reply!
I read an article here , which mentions that alcohols can dry curly hair and I got a little confused 
It is so difficult to find products without cones or sulfates here in Greece, so I make my orders from UK, Germany or Italy. Not to mention that it is almost impossible to avoid alcohols
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GCG (Greek Curly Girl) since May 2010
3a/3b (although I have some really annoying straight pieces underneath), medium texture, normal porosity, medium to low elasticity
Condish: Korres Acacia Milk Conditioner
Styling: Korres Bamboo Styling Cream for Curly Hair
Currently experimenting with lots of organic cone-free & sulfate-free products
Skia ..means "The Shadow" in Greek
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06-27-2010, 09:30 AM
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#75
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 860
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you're welcome Skia - it is hard to find a product that only has things you want in it. 
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UK curly
fine to medium strands, porous, medium density
CG May 2009 - low poo occasionally
Co-wash: Tresemme Naturals
Styling -Naked Curl Defining Cream, BRHG, Mop Top, FSG
Product for a good hair day: FSG or Mop Top
Hair loves protein!
http://public.fotki.com/curlyhairmichuk/
new pics added Jan 2012
Enjoying the freedom of going curly!
Duchess of Alba, Keeper of the Tartan Curls in The Order of the Curly Crusaders
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