Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[IDareT'sHair]

I'd love to get feedback on those butter when you get around to using them. I'll see how the butter from Shescent it responds to DD hair (as well as mines) before making my own.

ETA: Ok, i'm off for awhile. Happy chatting ladies

Uh Oh! Wait a Minute! Hold Up!

I wasn't tryna' "make" anything. I just thought I could use the "Butters" As-Is.

Somebody HELP ! I don't have to "do anything" to them do I?

I just want to open and apply. I Ain't tryna' Mix Nothing, Add Nothing etc...

 

[Charz]

Uh Oh! Wait a Minute! Hold Up!

I wasn't tryna' "make" anything. I just thought I could use the "Butters" As-Is.

Somebody HELP ! I don't have to "do anything" to them do I?

I just want to open and apply. I Ain't tryna' Mix Nothing, Add Nothing etc...

You don't have to mix them unless you want a whipped butter. Then you can use any ole' oil, like coconut.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

You don't have to mix them unless you want a whipped butter. Then you can use any ole' oil, like coconut.

Okay....So What's the Consistency? They aren't Hard are they? I thought they were kinda Smooth like?

 

[Charz]

Okay....So What's the Consistency? They aren't Hard are they? I thought they were kinda Smooth like?

I have all of them and they are soft. The only butter I have encounted so far that isn't soft/creamy is cocoa butter.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

GREAT THANKS! I ain't tryna' to do too many things....

 

[Charz]

Does anyone's hair feel "crispy" when using products with high concentrations of aloe vera?

 

[Shay72]

Does anyone's hair feel "crispy" when using products with high concentrations of aloe vera?

No. I use aloe vera gel heavily (because I am truly heavy handed) when doing wet twists. When I take them out later for a twist out my hair feels very soft and moisturized. No crispiness and no crunch.

I would have to see what products I have that may have aloe vera gel in it.

 

[Charz]

No. I use aloe vera gel heavily (because I am truly heavy handed) when doing wet twists. When I take them out later for a twist out my hair feels very soft and moisturized. No crispiness and no crunch.

I would have to see what products I have that may have aloe vera gel in it.

Dang, mine always feels crispy like burnt bacon....

I can condition a product containing it as long as I wash it out. But leaving Aloe Vera in my hair makes it crispy.

 

[chebaby]

my hair usually likes products with alovera gel or juice in them.

@Charz my hair looks a little like your so im surprised coconut oil does nothing for you. my hair loves it.

i may get some butters when i get some money. the only one im really interested in is avocado butter because im on an avocado kick right now. but i never use my avocado oil lol.

i cant wait to make my next batch of banana conditioner.
does anyone know how long you can keep home made conditioners? i have my avocado and coconut milk conditioner in the fridge and plan on using it this weekend. what if i freeze it?

 

[chebaby]

hey does anyone want these:


miss jessies baby buttercreme


curls whipped cream

im willing to trade. i dont know what i want so just make me an offer i cant refuse lmao.

 

[iNicola]

Uh Oh! Wait a Minute! Hold Up!

I wasn't tryna' "make" anything. I just thought I could use the "Butters" As-Is.

Somebody HELP ! I don't have to "do anything" to them do I?

I just want to open and apply. I Ain't tryna' Mix Nothing, Add Nothing etc...

@ the bolded. Nah, I meant that I might want to make some homemade stuff by mixing them together. I was planning on getting shea butter and avocado butter but you mentioned that you bought almond, hemp seed and macadamia. So when you do try those some feedback would be good

 

[Shay72]

hey does anyone want these:

jane carte N&S
miss jessies baby buttercreme
kbb hair butter in cocolime
kbb hair butter in pom guava
curls whipped cream

im willing to trade. i dont know what i want so just make me an offer i cant refuse lmao.

Whew you ain't got nothing I want. Yes, it feels good to say that .

 

[IDareT'sHair]

hey does anyone want these:

jane carte N&S
miss jessies baby buttercreme
kbb hair butter in cocolime
kbb hair butter in pom guava
curls whipped cream

im willing to trade. i dont know what i want so just make me an offer i cant refuse lmao.

Okay......I'll trade you a GBP for the Jane Carter? Is that be a do-able trade for you? OR a SheScentIt Fortifying Mask?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@ the bolded. Nah, I meant that I might want to make some homemade stuff by mixing them together. I was planning on getting shea butter and avocado butter but you mentioned that you bought almond, hemp seed and macadamia. So when you do try those some feedback would be good

WHEW......Girl, You had me Worried and then You Signed Offerplexed

I'm Like..... I Ain't Tryna' Mix Nothin' Up

 

[chebaby]

Okay......I'll trade you a GBP for the Jane Carter? Is that be a do-able trade for you? OR a SheScentIt Fortifying Mask?

sure thats doable. i'll take the GPB just pm your information.

 

[La Colocha]

Good day ladies i hope everyone is ok. Im happy i got my shipping notice from komaza and beauty of new york. That is the kind of service i like. I can't wait to try my stuff. Its like waiting for a crack hit.

 

[Shay72]

Yeah I got my notice for Darcy's. I gotta go pick it up from the post office. I figure I will go to Sally's and Target while I'm out.

Okay Cassia. Hmmm. I think I notice some shine. Isn't it supposed to be a cumulative effect? I have enough to do one more gloss which I will do like in November.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

sure thats doable. i'll take the GPB just pm your information.

Thanks Che! I've been wanting to try JC N&S.

I know You are trying to use more 'natural' products and I know N&S is quite pricey so.......

I would also like to throw in either a Giovanni Nutra-Fix Reconstructor or the Deeper Moisture Smooth As Silk Conditioner or a 50:50 Balancer.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

My Qhemet Samples of the Olive Oil & Honey Hydrating Balm, the Amla Oil and Heavy Cream and the Burdock Root Cream Came Today!

 

[La Colocha]

Ladies are you using henna for conditoning or color? Because i found a long gray colocha and i pulled it out. It was as long as the rest of my hair and it was hiding. Im only 30. What brand do you use for color.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

First of All, Henna is Henna. A Plant. All Natural, Green. So it is basically all the same. There is Body Art Quality Henna (which I use) and there is Henna/Henna that has certain qualities Metallic properties that is not recommended for Relaxed/Chemically Treated Hair, so that's why I use BAQ.

The Henna will Color & Cover Grey. I use The Body Quality Art Henna for African American Hair & for Hair that has been chemically treated by: Mehandi.com One Kind for AA's & Relaxed.

Mehandi.com has a good pictorial of the Henna Application Process along with a variety of Henna Compounds. Alot of Ladies use the one from HennaSooq (sp) too. I haven't tried hers.

For Color: Henna is going to naturally give the grey in your hair red/brown/coppery highlights if you allow the dye to release by using ACV or Lemon Juice something acidic etc....

And since I have a considerable amount of grey and don't want brownish-reddish hair, I have to do a 2 step process with Indigo that gives me a more dark brownish black.

For Conditioning: You just mix with Water or Amla or something else (Conditioner). It doesn't sound like you have enough "grey" to use henna to cover it. You will get Highlights whereever you have the grey especially if you allow the dye to release.

I am not sure about using it w/o releasing the dye. I think when I asked Charz, she said you could see her "red" outdoors. I have never done it that way. Charz has tho'. And I am sure Aggie knows everyway to use it too.

You may want to look at a coupla' threads. And Look at Mehandi's Site. It is very informative and it shows you the different outcomes on black peoples, natural hair.

 

[La Colocha]

Goodmorning ladies, I haven't used up anymore products but i have decided on some things that i will keep buying and i will up date this later.

elucence moisturizing clarifying shampoo
avocado butter to make avocado butter cream
ytc mud mask
Silk elements megasilk conditioning treatment( i like this but ive only used it once, i will use i a few more times to see if it will stay on the list).

S-curl for the summer- I have put this up for now its getting too cold out. But it will remain a staple unless i find something better.

I want to get my products together before it starts to snow so i can order in bulk. I don't want to be buying anything in the winter time. I hope i can stick to somethings instead of flip flopping around. But i will have a variety. Yall have a good day off to work.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Morning Peeps! I will more than likely be using up the remainder of my Grapeseed oil this week. I decided not to mix that and the Avacado together.

The Avacado is a little "heavier" but that one will be gone as well at least by next week. Not sure, if I will replace the Grapeseed (maybe for Summer use since it is sooo light). Definitely will re-buy the Avacado.

I will be Hendigo'ing this weekend and DC'ing. May use some stuff up then. Maybe my SE Mega Silk Conditioner that I Co-Wash with B4 Applying the Henna. And I may be using up the remainder of a pack of Henna. Need to go check.

Overall, still using up stuff and downsizing items (and still purchasing, on occasion, but not nearly as bad as it use to be).

 

[Charz]

Its sad that the post office ladies at my job, know my name and know how I roll. And that I'm there mailing stuff atleast 3 days a week.

 

[Charz]

Ladies are you using henna for conditoning or color? Because i found a long gray colocha and i pulled it out. It was as long as the rest of my hair and it was hiding. Im only 30. What brand do you use for color.

I use Rajasthani Henna Powder. I use henna for both conditioning and color! When direct light hits my hair you can see a red tint. Also the same for my FH. My mother uses it for her grays, they just look like red highlights.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Girl, IK: I'm starting to "feel" like a Postal Worker!

 

[Charz]

Tonight.....I am gonna flat iron my natural hair.....for the first time!

These single strand knots from wash and goes are killing me. I plan on trimming my hair with my hair scissors while my hair is straight!

I am gonna use my Sedu, and some paul mitchell skinny serum.

I am terrified!!!!

I was almost APL while relaxed with leaving super relaxer in my hair for the max time and flat ironing every day with blonde highlights. My whole head was relaxed too during a touch up, not just new growth

I hope my natural hair can handle it. I would like to do it once every one or two weeks maybe. Is that too often??

What do you guys think? Gimme some advice please!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Okay....Is that Skinny Serum both a Serum and a Heat Protectant too? Please Make sure you got that Temp turned way down on that Sedu too! You need a Good Heat Protectant.

So, You are doing your own dusting/trim? WOW. Impressive. Let me know how that goes.

I haven't used Direct Heat in Months. i.e. no flat iron, no curling iron etc...for a minute. You will have to determine if straightening twice a month works for you and your current lifestyle.

You got to find that perfect balance for you.

So, you're saying staightening it Bi-Weekly?

Just make sure you aren't doing too much manipulation. That's where the problems arise. Doing too much.

Cause truthfully, straightened hair seems like you are always "handling" it. Alot of manipulation.erplexed

Girl...........I am Cheering for You ! Whatever you decide, it'll be Cute.

 

[Charz]

Okay....Is that Skinny Serum both a Serum and a Heat Protectant too? Please Make sure you got that Temp turned way down on that Sedu too! You need a Good Heat Protectant.

So, You are doing your own dusting/trim? WOW. Impressive. Let me know how that goes.

I haven't used Direct Heat in Months. i.e. no flat iron, no curling iron etc...for a minute. You will have to determine if straightening twice a month works for you and your current lifestyle.

You got to find that perfect balance for you.

So, you're saying staightening it Bi-Weekly?

Just make sure you aren't doing too much manipulation. That's where the problems arise. Doing too much.

Cause truthfully, straightened hair seems like you are always "handling" it. Alot of manipulation.erplexed

Girl...........I am Cheering for You ! Whatever you decide, it'll be Cute.

I just gotta get rid of these knots! I feel as though I do too much manipulation by detangling my hair after WnG and for braidouts. It seems as though my natural hair hates to be touched. Even when I do twists it freaks out. It does not like to be wet either.


I feel you on the temperature, I have to keep that in mind.

So wait whats a good heat protectant. I thought all serums were heat protectants?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I feel you on the temperature, I have to keep that in mind. So wait whats a good heat protectant. I thought all serums were heat protectants?

Well...they have all kinds. I thought they were mostly 'sprays' I guess some of the serums are used that way too.

I always think of serums as hair polishers or glossers, but I guess they are used for direct "heat" as well. I searched and found this thread. Remember.........Use as little direct heat as possible. Let me know what you decide.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=68955