What did you buy in May 2010?

Darcy's Botanicals: Organic Coconut Butter Styling Pomade, Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Creme, Organic Coconut & Aloe Moisture Pudding, Pumpkin seed Moisturizing conditioner, Natural coils curling jelly

Hairveda: Acai Berry Phyto condish, Moist Condition 24/7, Amala Shampoo, AvoSoya oil, and Whipped Cream

Oyin Handmade Shine and Define

Bee Mine: Bee Hold Curly Butter, Peppermint & Tea Tree Nourshing Shampoo, Avocado Cream Balanced Conditioner, Deja's Hair Milk, Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer

Hydratherma Naturals sample set

Hits: Darcy's Botanicals everything! Love those products. Jessicurl WDT, made my daughter's hair so soft and moisturized. Bee Mine Curly Butter, great for my daughter's twists.

Misses: Giovanni Smooth as Silk shampoo, it even stripped my baby's hair! Smooth as Silk conditioner, Bee Mine shampoo and conditioner, Hydratherma Naturals shampoos, leave-in, and follicle invigorator.

May hit me hard...

Qhemet- Burdock Root Butter Creme, Honeybush Soft Tea Gel, Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee (sample), Amla Olive Heavy Cream (sample)

The Original Fragrance Shop- Conditioning Shampoo, Hair Pudding Conditioner, Curl Soufle, Curl Definer Gel

And I'm contemplating purchasing today:

Darcy's Botanicals- Madagascar Vanilla Styling Creme, Natural Coils Curling Gelly

Yes to Cucumbers
Qhemet Burdock Root Butter Cream
Giovanni smooth as silk
Aubrey white camillia
Vitamin e oil

Giovanni Smooth as Silk
Yes to Tomatoes Shampoo
Henna
Dr. Bronners shampoo (peppermint)-sample size
Giovanni Triple Tea Tree conditioner -sample size
Nature's Gate Conditioner
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Carols Daughter Pomade
I think that is it....

Curls for Target line: Cleansing Curl Cream, Coconut Curlada Conditioner, Lavish Curls Moisturizer, Creme Brule, Goddess Curl Gel.

Shea Moisture: Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Hold Smoothie, Coconut and Hibiscus Hold & Shine Daily Moisture Spritz, Raw Shea Restorative Trauma Masque.

Uncle Funky's Daughter: Curly Magic, Extra Butter.

I don't think I did too bad. LOL.

Juices-n-Berries wrote:May hit me hard...

Qhemet- Burdock Root Butter Creme, Honeybush Soft Tea Gel, Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee (sample), Amla Olive Heavy Cream (sample)

The Original Fragrance Shop- Conditioning Shampoo, Hair Pudding Conditioner, Curl Soufle, Curl Definer Gel

And I'm contemplating purchasing today:

Darcy's Botanicals- Madagascar Vanilla Styling Creme, Natural Coils Curling Gelly

JnB,
I'm going to have to check out this Original Fragrance shop. I've been hearing more about it lately.

I need to re-up on my JBCO and Scurl spray moisturizer....going to the BBS today after work...holla!

Let's see...

Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gelly (for the Aloe Grow, so I haven't opened it yet.)
Giovanni Direct SAS and 50/50 conditioners
Essential oils (Sage, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Peppermint)
Carrier oils (Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Grapeseed, Castor)
Alikay Naturals Essential 17 Growth Oil (I bought more so I can figure out what oils make it work so I can hack it.)
Yes To Cucumbers Conditioner (hopeful replacement for the Giovannni 50/50)

Hits:
--Giovanni Direct SAS. I've actually been using this for a few weeks as a DC, and I love it. I like what it does by itself, but I mix it with coconut oil, honey and some peppermint oil.
--Rosemary essential oil: This stuff, is THE BUSINESS. I love the smell of Rosemary: the tea, I have a Rosemary PLANT in my apartment, and the oil smells very nice. Like a semi-sweet smell. Not the same as ACTUAL roses, it's not as strong. Plays nice with Lavender, Sage, and Eucalyptus. Not sure about Clary Sage though (which smells more like a deep merlot (red wine)).
--Alikay Naturals Essential 17 Growth Oil. I don't want to call this a "hit", because you CAN get other "growth aids" like it (Wild Grow or a homemade concoction) but it's not a "miss" either. It does what it's supposed to, but I KNOW that a homemade oil mix can assist in growth. Therefore, the hacking will begin once I get the NECESSARY ingredients (the ones that make the product work) together.

Misses:
--Giovanni Direct 50/50. More like 0/0 as in, it didn't do ANYTHING to my hair. I like that it's pH balanced, but I've used Nature's Gate conditioners (also pH balanced) and actually got something out of it. I didn't get ANYTHING from the Giovanni 50/50. It actually DRIES my hair out a little. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] So I'll be giving it to a co-worker, who is relaxed.

That's about it. Unless I'm forgetting something...which I don't think so. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Qhemet Biologics: Olive Honey Hydrating Balm, Honeybush Soft Tea Gel, Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee, Amla Olive Heavy Cream, Karkady Mist and the Egyptian Wheatgrass Cleansing Tea

SheaMoisture: Curls Souffle and SheaMoisture Leave-in Shea Butter

Koils by Nature: Mango, Watermelon, Citrus, Sweet Almonds Joy & Heavenly Butters, Shealoe Leave-in conditioner, Replenishing Lavendar & Eucalyptus Cleanser and Gel

The Original Fragrance Shop: Conditioning & Moisturizing Shampoos, Curl Definer, Curls Souffle', Hair Pudding, Hair Butter, Curl Stimulator, Leave In Let It Be Conditioner (Thanks JnB for sparking my curiousity [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] )

Ross: Yes to Cucumbers; hair headbands (approx. 20 or so - 5 per set for around $4.00) Check out Ross ladies.

A natural hair t-shirt from www.etsy.com/shop/trendyteez (Thanks, Lynnie I totally forgot).

Miss Jessie's - Deluxe Sample Kit

Hits: Qhemet Biologics and SheaMoisture Leave-in Shea Butter both are very moisturizing.

Misses: SheaMoisture Curls Souffle left my hair dry and hard (I think it's the protein). I'm missing buying shoes. LOL

Lol. Sorry for contributing to your PJism TMS. Lol. But let me know how the products work for you.

hmmmmm Hope I can remember everything:

Curls from Target: Shampoo, Conditioner, Moisture Mist, Gel & Cream

Donna Marie - MiraCurl Gel & Moisture Mist

Bumble and Bumble Curl Foam

Koils By Nature - Hair & Body Butter 8oz & 4oz, Gel &Moisture Leave-In Conditioner

Additional Products:
Say Yes to Cucumbers Conditioner & Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner

EVCO

Shea Moisture Organic Deep Treatment Masque

Henna, Alma & Hibiscus powder

Hits: KBN - Butters and Gel (best twist out product I've used so far) MiraCurl; Bumble and Bumble (best wash N go products I've used period) Yes Cucumbers Conditioner; EVCO just a great staple product!!

Misses: KBN - Leave-in Conditioner; Curls products from Target

Still on the fence: Shea Moisture Organic Deep Treatment Masque & Aubrey Organic Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner. (will revisit both products)

Additional purchases before the end of May:
Hairveda products...hearing good things about this product
MyHoneyChild products....want to try a couple of things
KBB - out of my deep conditioner
Oyin - out of Honey Hemp Conditioner and Frank Juice

I'm such a product junkie.....I JUST LOVE IT!!!

LaToya28 wrote:Darcy's Botanicals: Organic Coconut Butter Styling Pomade, Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Creme, Organic Coconut & Aloe Moisture Pudding, Pumpkin seed Moisturizing conditioner, Natural coils curling jelly

Hairveda: Acai Berry Phyto condish, Moist Condition 24/7, Amala Shampoo, AvoSoya oil, and Whipped Cream

Oyin Handmade Shine and Define

Bee Mine: Bee Hold Curly Butter, Peppermint & Tea Tree Nourshing Shampoo, Avocado Cream Balanced Conditioner, Deja's Hair Milk, Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer

Hydratherma Naturals sample set

Hits: Darcy's Botanicals everything! Love those products. Jessicurl WDT, made my daughter's hair so soft and moisturized. Bee Mine Curly Butter, great for my daughter's twists.

Misses: Giovanni Smooth as Silk shampoo, it even stripped my baby's hair! Smooth as Silk conditioner, Bee Mine shampoo and conditioner, Hydratherma Naturals shampoos, leave-in, and follicle invigorator.

So glad the quote function is working!!! So have your tried the Hairveda products yet? If so, which ones and what do you think? Just curious because I plan to order this week!

KNH, I haven't received them yet. I don't expect to get them until around the 31st. I'm sure I'll love them though. Their products are amazing, but the processing time can be soooo long. You just have to buy and then put it out of your mind.

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:hmmmmm Hope I can remember everything:

Curls from Target: Shampoo, Conditioner, Moisture Mist, Gel & Cream

Donna Marie - MiraCurl Gel & Moisture Mist

Bumble and Bumble Curl Foam

Koils By Nature - Hair & Body Butter 8oz & 4oz, Gel &Moisture Leave-In Conditioner

Additional Products:
Say Yes to Cucumbers Conditioner & Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner

EVCO

Shea Moisture Organic Deep Treatment Masque

Henna, Alma & Hibiscus powder

Hits: KBN - Butters and Gel (best twist out product I've used so far) MiraCurl; Bumble and Bumble (best wash N go products I've used period) Yes Cucumbers Conditioner; EVCO just a great staple product!!

Misses: KBN - Leave-in Conditioner; Curls products from Target

Still on the fence: Shea Moisture Organic Deep Treatment Masque & Aubrey Organic Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner. (will revisit both products)

Additional purchases before the end of May:
Hairveda products...hearing good things about this product
MyHoneyChild products....want to try a couple of things
KBB - out of my deep conditioner
Oyin - out of Honey Hemp Conditioner and Frank Juice

I'm such a product junkie.....I JUST LOVE IT!!!

I just love to see that there are bigger pj's than me! LOL

I'm saving... there's a spot home in Brooklyn that sells Qhemet, so.....

And I'm supposed to be saving for CLOTHES!!!! I'm a mess!

A new wardrobe!!! Lol!

Hits: Infusium 23 3 minute deep conditioner(awesomeness)
BioInfusion Rosemary mint poo & condish(total awesomeness)

Misses:Pantene "curly" line. (not too different from their other products and their ingredients are a mess).

LaToya28 wrote:KNH, I haven't received them yet. I don't expect to get them until around the 31st. I'm sure I'll love them though. Their products are amazing, but the processing time can be soooo long. You just have to buy and then put it out of your mind.

I saw that...I guess I'll place my Darcy's order today and my Hairveda order Friday. That way I won't worry so much about it!!! LOL I'm a PJ for life!!!

Juices-n-Berries wrote:Lol. Sorry for contributing to your PJism TMS. Lol. But let me know how the products work for you.

I'll definitely let you know.

Ecostyler Olive Oil Gel
Proclaim 7 Olive Oil
and Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Curling Creme (it smells like coconuts!) [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Ecostyler Olive Oil gel
avocado oil

Oyin Handmade: burnt sugar pomade, Honey hemp conditioner, greg juice, whipped shea butter, whipped pudding, shine and define

And a natural hair t-shirt from www.etsy.com/shop/trendyteez

Oh I am a expecting a package from Sharika of ButtersnBars for being a finalist in the challenge. I dont know what she's sending but I cant wait!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

o and I bought 2 t-shirts

100% natural
I heart(actual heart) my natural hair

I have done some damage EVERY month and I know now that I'm 100% natural its going to get worse! lol Qhemet Biologics had a Spring Sale on 5/7 and I've been dying to try their amla heavy cream. I ended getting that plus the Egyptian wheatgrass cleansing tea and Cocoa Tree detangling Ghee. Then I saw that L'oreal (or is it Garnier Fructis--I don't feel like getting up to check my stash, lol) has the Fortifying sulfate free conditioner, I bought it b/c it said "New". I was anticipating my bc, so last week I bought the 8 oz bottle of KCCC.

I am telling myself, ENOUGH, ENOUGH. I just finished the A.O. White Camellia and I was like finally, I've finished a bottle of something. I am going to start telling myself "Walk away from the hair aisles, WALK AWAY!" I'm so SAD. LOL

Just got my KCCC, spritz and KCKT in the mail today. My curls are defined but it does cause some shrinkage.

Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel
Essential oils (Lavendar, Tea Tree, Peppermint)
Jojoba
Sweet Almond
Grapeseed
Castor
Lemon grass
Shea Oil
Olive Oil
Avocado oil
Vegetable glycerin
Alma oil
Jamaican Mango & Lime products
Black Soap
African shea butter - pure
Shea butter yogurt moisturizer
Essential 17 Hair Growth Oil
HEHH conditioner and shampoo

Oh yeah, I bought another BRICK (yes, a BRICK!) of raw black soap. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Love that stuff! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]