The new Healthy Textures

[longhairlover]

i mentioned the cautions on licensed stylists in my comment that you quoted:"This annoys me because this is how people go to salons even and get jacked up, not all stylists are licensed either, if there license is not hanging at their booth or visible run!

I know some may say law school is more serious but hair is too, some people's hair have been damaged by professional and amatuers stylists.

Although I understand your point, it is worth mentioning that not all licensed cosmetologists are knowledgeable about good hair care practices - many 'unlicensed' members on this forum know heck of a lot more about hair care than some stylists who have licenses hanging in their booths.

Moreover, a lot of products on the market that have been around for years are not necessarily the best or healthiest for hair (many of which are rightfully condemned on this forum), yet many stylists will still endorse them. There are members on this forum who make healthy, natural products that are good for hair, but haven't been on the market for long - they just simply understand the value of certain ingredients and their benefit to hair more than some 'professionals'.

 

[longhairlover]

I know hair too, i've practised if forever and i love hair, i grew up in salons and learning, but looking at someone elses long hair doesn't mean the next persons hair will be the same. I have always had nice length of hair and did it since i was young as well just like a lot of other ladies on here.

On here it's just stories and experiences of products we have used, were not really telling someone what they should do with their hair like I liked her original site, but her new site seems a bit more like hair consulting.

just my opinion were entitled to our own opinions on here.

Well, expertise is sometimes gained through experience. We learn and apply hair care practices and techniques from the trials and errors of members of this board, most of whom are not licensed cosmetologists, and I'm sure many of us would say our hair has turned out better than when we consulted 'professional stylists'.

As I recall Macherie mentioning on the old HT site, she has been practicing healthy haircare since her early teens. Can't the research, experimentation, and sharing of that knowledge be considered 'skilled expert advice'? Would you rather get advice from an unlicensed person with healthy, long beautiful hair, or a 'licensed' cosmetologist with jacked up hair, both of which there are plenty of?

 

[longhairlover]

cosmetology school is very pricey as heck too hair is really more serious than people think. cosmetology school is not just learning how to roller set, you are learning chemistry and what chemicals mix well with what, not all are successful with it.

 

[Carolina18]

I know hair too, i've practised if forever and i love hair, i grew up in salons and learning, but looking at someone elses long hair doesn't mean the next persons hair will be the same. I have always had nice length of hair and did it since i was young as well just like a lot of other ladies on here.

On here it's just stories and experiences of products we have used, were not really telling someone what they should do with their hair like I liked her original site, but her new site seems a bit more like hair consulting.

just my opinion were entitled to our own opinions on here.

I never said anything to the contrary. I was also expressing my own opinion. I just happened to disagree with some of your points.

 

[gorgeoushair]

I understand what your saying Lukiestdestiny but it would be different if it were licensed cosmetologists, I mean on here some of the moderators are licensed and legally. Business wise it makes a difference if you are licensed in a craft like hair, because if not it turns into a copy of this site, bhm and all the other hair blogs and websites out there.

I was thinking of doing a hair site, but after and if I would decide to go to cosmetology school. You want to make sure you have people giving you the right advice because this is something they have learned professionally not from doing their hair only at home or from reading hair websites. I am good at doing hair but i'm not advising no one or charging anyone anything for my unprofessional advice unlicensed advice. I liked her original site the way it was. She also has someone listed that is an at home hair care expert again no mention of a cosmetology license "at home hair care", meaning former lhcf member.

This annoys me because this is how people go to salons even and get jacked up, not all stylists are licensed either, if there license is not hanging at their booth or visible run! I don't use products that have not been on the market for years either, if someones pot made hair stuff causes me to break out or my hair to fall out a couple of people will be coming up missing lol! for real.

Just because someones goes to cosmetology school doesn't make them a professional or means that they know more abouit hair than a person who didn't.

 

[Tarae]

America is in a recession. How can you offer someone something that was given to you for about free? I know Salvation Army does it but dang it it's not right lol. I support her business cuz hey you gotta pay bills, but if the charge was much loswer say $50 a year, it would be different. But hey I dun care cuz i don't think anyone in their right mind would buy that stuff

She can charge it because people are going to pay it. It's really that simple. I have no intention to join her site because after lurking and joining LHCF, I know what I need to know about my hair.

I still don't see why there's another post about her site or the charge though. Either you join or you don't. Is it expensive? Yes. Can we find most, if not all, of the same info here or elsewhere for free? Yes. But I've been on her free site. Some of those ladies follow her regimen/advice like it's the greatest thing ever so she's obviously doing something right. I'm just mad because I thought she was going to have a free trial. I would've liked to see what she's done I guess she changed her mind after the complaints.

 

[longhairlover]

ya'll can disagree with me it is a discussion. guess there will be a follow up for the ladies who joined ht soon.

 

[gorgeoushair]

I think people are catching feelings over the price not the fact that she is "charging". No one seems to be knockin her hustle evidenced by people checking out the original site, buying the dvd, etc - that was SUPPORTING the hustle..... come on, that new price is outrageous! We are in a recession, people are buying products left and right - who is gonna pay her all that money??? We get all that info PLUS more right here for damn near free. If you need to charge a fee to keep it movin that's cool but please don't lose your mind and charge a crazy price! You go from free to $100 - at least do it gradually. Be real.

Well actually she was charging 5.00 for email questions.....

 

[gorgeoushair]

ya'll can disagree with me it is a discussion. guess there will be a follow up for the ladies who joined ht soon.

Yea you're right this is a discussion. You said you were entitled to your own opinion-right? So others are entitled to theirs-correct?

 

[gorgeoushair]

She can charge it because people are going to pay it. It's really that simple. I have no intention to join her site because after lurking and joining LHCF, I know what I need to know about my hair.

I still don't see why there's another post about her site or the charge though. Either you join or you don't. Is it expensive? Yes. Can we find most, if not all, of the same info here or elsewhere for free? Yes. But I've been on her free site. Some of those ladies follow her regimen/advice like it's the greatest thing ever so she's obviously doing something right. I'm just mad because I thought she was going to have a free trial. I would've liked to see what she's done I guess she changed her mind after the complaints.

That would have been so nice and thoughtful. I'm not sure why she didn't do this.

 

[Tee]

I wonder when someone will get the bright idea to bootleg the rollerset dvd.

I bet its in a BSS somewhere in the hood.

Only you Gin. You have the best family photo I have seen yet of the Obamas. Very nice.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Let's all chip in a buck and share the login

Anyway, she can charge 100k for the site if she wants to. In the grand scheme of things does it really matter? It seems like it has a lot of you guys shook

 

[LeopardLover77]

That would have been so nice and thoughtful. I'm not sure why she didn't do this.

I would imagine that she probably decided against the free trial because of so many ridiculous complaints and bashing threads. If there were a free trial people would've been signing up just so that they 1) could be nosey, 2) make a comparison, 3) probably stir up some drama, and then roll out. Who wants that kind of drama on their new site?

 

[Paradox]

ok I just joined, there are 88 members!

 

[aevieal]

I was a member of her free community and was very happy there. I was disheartened when I learned she was moving to a pay site. The community and everything was really great, so if this was 9.99 a year, I would have signed up quickly. Even 10 or 20 dollars a year is within my budget. 9.99 a month is just too much, plus my husband would have a fit considering I spend quite a bit on hair products and accessories alone.

Maybe her rates will change in the future. If they do, you can bet I'll consider joining.

 

[Carolina18]

i mentioned the cautions on licensed stylists in my comment that you quoted:"This annoys me because this is how people go to salons even and get jacked up, not all stylists are licensed either, if there license is not hanging at their booth or visible run!

I know some may say law school is more serious but hair is too, some people's hair have been damaged by professional and amatuers stylists.

So, if that's the case, why is the licensing part relevant at all? You hair can be jacked up by both a licensed and unlicensed 'hair advisor' either way. It all depends on the person's experience and hair-know-how, and of course, your own hair requirements. A stylist can still have a license hanging up in their booth, and still not know any healthy hair-care practices.

She can charge it because people are going to pay it. It's really that simple. I have no intention to join her site because after lurking and joining LHCF, I know what I need to know about my hair.

I still don't see why there's another post about her site or the charge though. Either you join or you don't. Is it expensive? Yes. Can we find most, if not all, of the same info here or elsewhere for free? Yes. But I've been on her free site. Some of those ladies follow her regimen/advice like it's the greatest thing ever so she's obviously doing something right. I'm just mad because I thought she was going to have a free trial. I would've liked to see what she's done I guess she changed her mind after the complaints.

Exactly. She's been on the hair-care thing for a long time, and feels (I assume) that her years of research and work can be put to profitable use. People are free to stay on here and get hair info for $6.50, but until they pay for membership on her site and see what she has to offer, it would be unfair to say she is merely re-selling what she got on here.

 

[gorgeoushair]

ok I just joined, there are 88 members!

Is this good or bad?

 

[longhairlover]

Did i not say others were entitled to their opinion? No i did not, there's no need to go back and forth on opinion entitlement. I don't recall telling anyone they were wrong, i don't care honestly. I was just posting like everyone else.

No need to agree with me on people having their own opinion it's a threaded discussion, I just don't get it I had said it's a discussion and people are entitled to their opinion not disagreeing with anyone and it still has to be an issue what for?

Yea you're right this is a discussion. You said you were entitled to your own opinion-right? So others are entitled to theirs-correct?

 

[NYAmicas]

I wish her all the success possible.

 

[gorgeoushair]

She can charge it because people are going to pay it. It's really that simple. I have no intention to join her site because after lurking and joining LHCF, I know what I need to know about my hair.

I still don't see why there's another post about her site or the charge though. Either you join or you don't. Is it expensive? Yes. Can we find most, if not all, of the same info here or elsewhere for free? Yes. But I've been on her free site. Some of those ladies follow her regimen/advice like it's the greatest thing ever so she's obviously doing something right. I'm just mad because I thought she was going to have a free trial. I would've liked to see what she's done I guess she changed her mind after the complaints.

The same reason why there's multiple threads about a specific condition, method, poo, etc

The person started this thread b/c she wanted a review from someone on here to see if it's worth the money.

 

[Nuelle]

So, if that's the case, why is the licensing part relevant at all? You hair can be jacked up by both a licensed and unlicensed 'hair advisor' either way. It all depends on the person's experience and hair-know-how, and of course, your own hair requirements. A stylist can still have a license hanging up in their booth, and still not know any healthy hair-care practices.
Exactly. She's been on the hair-care thing for a long time, and feels (I assume) that her years of research and work can be put to profitable use. People are free to stay on here and get hair info for $6.50, but until they pay for membership on her site and see what she has to offer, it would be unfair to say she is merely re-selling what she got on here.

ITA. Not only that, we take advice from each other all the time and when she was an active member here, many people sought her out for help. Her advice has been beneficial to many people. It's expensive yes, but I can't blame her. Somebody is willing to pay her for her service.

 

[gorgeoushair]

Did i not say others were entitled to their opinion? No i did not, there's no need to go back and forth on opinion entitlement. I don't recall telling anyone they were wrong, i don't care honestly. I was just posting like everyone else.

No need to agree with me on people having their own opinion it's a threaded discussion, I just don't get it I had said it's a discussion and people are entitled to their opinion not disagreeing with anyone and it still has to be an issue what for?

B/C you said ya'll can disagree w/ me...... like people couldn't or something.

If you don't care then why did you respond to my post.

 

[Paradox]

Is this good or bad?

We won't know until a year later, I was just surprised, it seemed like a lot to me!

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

ok I just joined, there are 88 members!

$8800 Yowza

 

[aevieal]

But the question seems to be is it worth the price. Not so much if one can afford it, but is it worth the $100 a year. Unfortunately, I am unable to give a judgement because I am not a member. I imagine those who are members can tell you. And then there is always the option of signing up for a month just to explore the area and test it out. If you like it, stay. If not, cancel.

Simple as that.

Perhaps when I'm not feeling stingy about my money I might give it a test run, but for now I'm going to stick with my budget.

 

[Paradox]

$8800 Yowza

that should be enough to pay off some debt...i think!

 

[TaurusAngel]

ITA. Not only that, we take advice from each other all the time and when she was an active member here, many people sought her out for help. Her advice has been beneficial to many people. It's expensive yes, but I can't blame her. Somebody is willing to pay her for her service.

Exactly. We take advice from each other all the time. We know the majority of ladies on here aren't licensed, is that going to stop us from co-washing because of that? I doubt it. At the end of the day, what a person decides to pay for is their decision. She isn't passing off as a licensed cosmo so people know what they are paying for when they pay for it. Yes, the price is a bit steep, but hey, it is what it is. If you want to join, then join, if not, then don't. Its really not a big deal.

 

[longhairlover]

Who said no could disagree with me? Your reading too deep into this, and turning this into something that it's not. I said one thing and your twisting my words around like i'm saying 'bring it'! if i meant 'bring it' with the disagreeing! i would've put that. I meant to be peaceful you want to argue not a problem with me. You seem to be reading into this for drama, I don't recall the OP starting this as a drama post, she asked a question people put their answers. I put my answers.

I'm not your parent so what r u talking about

"you said ya'll can disagree w/ me...... like people couldn't or something"

I'm not trying to control what people say, I was actually enjoying this threaded discussion until this.

pointless

B/C you said ya'll can disagree w/ me...... like people couldn't or something.

If you don't care then why did you respond to my post.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

that should be enough to pay off some debt...i think!

I would hope so

I ain't mad at her for having game to do it. She isn't making folx pull out the cc's. I don't think the site is worth it but i'm sure my opinion don't amount to squat in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I hear the warden coming