Hair care products for WOC...
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TISH1124
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^^ This is a hair thread...so honestly I am not going to go back and forth on a race issue with you....I was merely stating why people did not understand your comment....This is not a topic that is up for debate for me...If she wants to say she is Jamaican, brown-skinned, black or purple, she has every right to...No laws were broken.
couturesista
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Meanwhile back at the ranch, NYLA, what hair products did u decide on?
carandru
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oh..
at the hijacking of this thread to discuss man made social constructs that have no relevance to this thread other than possibly describing one's hairtype.
Anywho, I haven't had relaxed hair for ummmm over 3 years now and I can't really remember what in the world I used prior to then. But I will try
I know creme of nature shampoos and conditioners were alwasy a big hit w/ me. I also used the hair mayonaise (the kind that you get from sally's, can't remember the brand name now), infusium 23 leave in conditioner, and pantene pro v shampoos and conditioners.
As far as styling went, I would try not to put a lot of products on my hair. So, often I just used some type of heat protectant like FHI hot sauce (still use this stuff) and a couple of drops of almond oil when I put heat on my hair. Other than that, i would do roller sets w/ motions foaming setting lotions or just wrap my hair w/ the leave-in conditioner and sit under a hooded dryer.
Now, I use creme of nature shampoo (red and white bottle), matrix color.smart shampoo, pantene for colored women moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (moisturizing and color-treated), matrix curl.life intense conditioner (LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS STUFF... I would suggest you ebay it or find it on sale at a local salon).
I also have been using the carol's daughter tui shampoo and hair smoothie for the past 3 weeks or so. I like it so far, but for the price I probably wouldn't purchase again. My main gripe is w/ the conditioner as it is not slippery enough for me. I have to use a really thick and really slippery conditioner when I wash my hair as it's pretty much the only time I comb my hair out. With the tui smoothie, I have to add a bit of a different conditioner to achieve that.
Anywho, I haven't had relaxed hair for ummmm over 3 years now and I can't really remember what in the world I used prior to then. But I will try
I know creme of nature shampoos and conditioners were alwasy a big hit w/ me. I also used the hair mayonaise (the kind that you get from sally's, can't remember the brand name now), infusium 23 leave in conditioner, and pantene pro v shampoos and conditioners.
As far as styling went, I would try not to put a lot of products on my hair. So, often I just used some type of heat protectant like FHI hot sauce (still use this stuff) and a couple of drops of almond oil when I put heat on my hair. Other than that, i would do roller sets w/ motions foaming setting lotions or just wrap my hair w/ the leave-in conditioner and sit under a hooded dryer.
Now, I use creme of nature shampoo (red and white bottle), matrix color.smart shampoo, pantene for colored women moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (moisturizing and color-treated), matrix curl.life intense conditioner (LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS STUFF... I would suggest you ebay it or find it on sale at a local salon).
I also have been using the carol's daughter tui shampoo and hair smoothie for the past 3 weeks or so. I like it so far, but for the price I probably wouldn't purchase again. My main gripe is w/ the conditioner as it is not slippery enough for me. I have to use a really thick and really slippery conditioner when I wash my hair as it's pretty much the only time I comb my hair out. With the tui smoothie, I have to add a bit of a different conditioner to achieve that.
User67
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LOL! Well, I was actually pretty disappointed in what my local Trade Secret had to offer. A lot of the things mentioned here, they either don't carry or didn't have. I ended up getting Biosilk Smoothing Balm & a protein treatment for my nails. I have always liked their Silk Therapy shine serum, so I decided that I would give this a try. I made a list of a lot of the products mentioned here though, so I can check them out when I go to a beauty supply that carries more brands for ethnic hair. Thanks so much everyone for all the great suggestions! I'll let you know how this Biosilk stuff works out.
Originally Posted by couturesista
Meanwhile back at the ranch, NYLA, what hair products did u decide on? |
LOL! Well, I was actually pretty disappointed in what my local Trade Secret had to offer. A lot of the things mentioned here, they either don't carry or didn't have. I ended up getting Biosilk Smoothing Balm & a protein treatment for my nails. I have always liked their Silk Therapy shine serum, so I decided that I would give this a try. I made a list of a lot of the products mentioned here though, so I can check them out when I go to a beauty supply that carries more brands for ethnic hair. Thanks so much everyone for all the great suggestions! I'll let you know how this Biosilk stuff works out.
MsCocoa
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Is that due to the protein content, what products do use from the range...just asking because I've heard this before.
| Originally Posted by d n d
I agree. I think we get so analytical about these type of things. For example, we have taken a light hearted topic such as hair care and turned into something way more intense for a hair forum... not to discount the topic because it is very important! And oh yeah, I have used many brands. Hawaian Silky, Motions, Nexxus, Organic Root Stimulator, Mizani, and now Im back to Aphogee. Mizani shampoo/conditioner left my hair a little weighed down. I recently started using the Aphogee line again and my hair seems dry. I do like the Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayo, it really is a great conditioner and make the hair strong with continued use. |
Is that due to the protein content, what products do use from the range...just asking because I've heard this before.
couturesista
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I think so. I used the Aphogee hair treatment some odd years ago and my hair started to get so hard and brittle and my stylist advised me to stop using it.
| Originally Posted by MsCocoa
Is that due to the protein content, what products do use from the range...just asking because I've heard this before. |
I think so. I used the Aphogee hair treatment some odd years ago and my hair started to get so hard and brittle and my stylist advised me to stop using it.
joshari
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The term African American refers to a race/ethnicity as well as nationality. Jamaican on the other hand refers to a nationality. I am Jamaican/Guyanese, but saying that tells you where I am from in terms of backgroud, but it doesn't tell you that it is actually Portugese (white) guyanese, Chinese Jamaican and black Jamaican that I am mixed with.
| Originally Posted by couturesista
Do you think she should have said mixed origin? Would she have been able to say Jamaican and Hispanic? 
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The term African American refers to a race/ethnicity as well as nationality. Jamaican on the other hand refers to a nationality. I am Jamaican/Guyanese, but saying that tells you where I am from in terms of backgroud, but it doesn't tell you that it is actually Portugese (white) guyanese, Chinese Jamaican and black Jamaican that I am mixed with.
couturesista
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Umm... so .. yeah, Aphogee gets 2
from me. I think its to harsh on your hair.
Originally Posted by TISH1127
My sister said Aphogee made her hair feel very hard and extremely dry...But I have never tried it...My hair is so super dry ..... It drinks up anything I put in it... |
Umm... so .. yeah, Aphogee gets 2
utgirl2006
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My hair is relaxed, and I use Nexxus shampoo and conditioner. My hair is thick and healthy. I use Cantu leave in conditioner, and it is the best leave in I have tried. I don't recommend Carol's Daughter products (I've only tried the hair milk and the hair butter or something like that) because I think they are too expensive, too heavy for my hair, and didn't condition or do what the products were advertised for.
Additionally, I think we as African American women do not wash our hair as often as we should. People at school always acted like I was crazy that I washed my hair every other day, but were constantly complimenting on it. Whenever I told them that washing it more often and where you go to get it done was one of the main reasons, they, again, acted like I was crazy. Hair is just like any other part of your body and needs to be cleaned frequently. Just think about how much your hair is exposed to everyday - pollution, smoke, dirt, etc. You wouldn't go two weeks without showering would you? Well, I hope not.
Okay, sorry for the rant, but I just hate that we think only Cacuasian women can wash their hair more than once a week.
Additionally, I think we as African American women do not wash our hair as often as we should. People at school always acted like I was crazy that I washed my hair every other day, but were constantly complimenting on it. Whenever I told them that washing it more often and where you go to get it done was one of the main reasons, they, again, acted like I was crazy. Hair is just like any other part of your body and needs to be cleaned frequently. Just think about how much your hair is exposed to everyday - pollution, smoke, dirt, etc. You wouldn't go two weeks without showering would you? Well, I hope not.
Okay, sorry for the rant, but I just hate that we think only Cacuasian women can wash their hair more than once a week.
TISH1124
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I normally washed my hair 3-4x a week and it dried it out so bad it was like straw. My hairdresser who is white but specializes in ethnic hair has totally gotten my hair in it's best condition ever over the past 4 years....He said he does not even recommend anyone no matter the race wash there hair but 1-2 times a week at most unless it is super oily. I wash only 1-2 a wk now dependng on my activity. My Mom and sister wash their hair every 2 weeks and I would die for my hair to be in the same condition as theirs....But I can't go that long....
This is a good site for info on Ethnic hair Black Hair Care Tips, Style and FAQs
This is a good site for info on Ethnic hair Black Hair Care Tips, Style and FAQs
couturesista
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I shampoo my hair 2x a week. Trust me if I don't my scalp will start to attack if I don't.
utgirl2006
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I think my main thing is having friends doing things that do not work for them. I was/am always annoyed when someone asks me what I use on my hair, where I get it done, or what products I use, etc., but then not listening to the advice. Don't ask me and then act like the suggestion is crazy. (I mainly get this when I tell people that I get my relaxers done at JCPenneys.) If washing your hair once every two weeks, etc. leaves it dry and brittle, then why not try what I am suggesting?
I have heard about washing your hair less often, but I just cannot do it. I just feel a distinct difference in my hair when it hasn't been washed in a few days. I guess it is about doing what works for your hair.
Again, sorry for the rant about my friends.
I have heard about washing your hair less often, but I just cannot do it. I just feel a distinct difference in my hair when it hasn't been washed in a few days. I guess it is about doing what works for your hair.
Again, sorry for the rant about my friends.
TISH1124
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When I lived in Ohio I got my hair done every week at JCP...I loved my hairdresser....
| Originally Posted by utgirl2006
I think my main thing is having friends doing things that do not work for them. I was/am always annoyed when someone asks me what I use on my hair, where I get it done, or what products I use, etc., but then not listening to the advice. Don't ask me and then act like the suggestion is crazy. (I mainly get this when I tell people that I get my relaxers done at JCPenneys.) If washing your hair once every two weeks, etc. leaves it dry and brittle, then why not try what I am suggesting? I have heard about washing your hair less often, but I just cannot do it. I just feel a distinct difference in my hair when it hasn't been washed in a few days. I guess it is about doing what works for your hair. Again, sorry for the rant about my friends. |
When I lived in Ohio I got my hair done every week at JCP...I loved my hairdresser....
MAChostage
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I totally understand where you're coming from! Also, my D gets her relaxers and cuts done at a Penneys salon and, let me tell you, her hair has never been healthier or looked better, it is to die for (her stylist uses Affirm relaxers on her)! She has a Latina stylist who is absolutely the bomb so no, I'm not mad at Penneys at all!
| Originally Posted by utgirl2006
I think my main thing is having friends doing things that do not work for them. I was/am always annoyed when someone asks me what I use on my hair, where I get it done, or what products I use, etc., but then not listening to the advice. Don't ask me and then act like the suggestion is crazy. (I mainly get this when I tell people that I get my relaxers done at JCPenneys.) If washing your hair once every two weeks, etc. leaves it dry and brittle, then why not try what I am suggesting? I have heard about washing your hair less often, but I just cannot do it. I just feel a distinct difference in my hair when it hasn't been washed in a few days. I guess it is about doing what works for your hair. Again, sorry for the rant about my friends. |
I totally understand where you're coming from! Also, my D gets her relaxers and cuts done at a Penneys salon and, let me tell you, her hair has never been healthier or looked better, it is to die for (her stylist uses Affirm relaxers on her)! She has a Latina stylist who is absolutely the bomb so no, I'm not mad at Penneys at all!
TISH1124
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^^^ I heard Affirm is one of the best perms ever... Does she use any of their other products, if so are they good?....I have only had my hair permed 1x and had to have it all cut off after so that was my forst and last experience with perms...My last two hairdressers will not perm my hair if I paid them to.
