I just wanna know...

Am I the only natural head on the earth that can't use Kimmaytube's leave-in? I've tried it with two oils and two different conditioners. My hair hates it. I feel so alone. Why my naps?

Please tell me if you can't use it either so we can bond and start our own support group, for real.

My hair wasn't a fan of it either. But my hair doesn't like oils applied to it unless its a hot oil treatment that I'm going to wash out

Nope, can't use it either. It was too greasy for me no matter how hard I tried to tweak it.

@ Renny - Which oils and conditioners did you try?

LOL, my hair didn't like it either. I had to use my (what use to be a good cheap product) Shea Amla by AfroVeda, took half of it and added 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera Juice and 2 tablespoons of JBCO. That pretty much did the trick, the ph balance is right around 4.5 for me.

Since every batch of AfroVeda is different (wish I would have known this earlier) I might have to change the ratio later. I only have 2 jars of the Shea Amla from them and 2 jars of the cocolatte. I will be adding my version of the kimmaytube to it and calling it a day.

Still not repurchasing from AfroVeda.

After my AfroVeda runs out I will have to come up with another KimmayTube method, I'm thinking of using KBB Hair Milk in it's place or HairVeda's Whipped Creme end hydration.

Renny, girl you're just strange! Love you though!

Lynnieluve wrote:@ Renny - Which oils and conditioners did you try?

I tried it with my Nexxus Humectin. The next day my hair was dry. I decided it was the castor oil, because I really don't think my hair is liking castor oil, so I tried cocount oil which I love. Still not cool. So then I tried the Yes to Cukes Leave-in with coconut oil (instead of the castor). Then finally, I tried the Yes to Cukes with EVOO and no good.

What happens is my hair turns into a grease ball. When it finally dries it really oily. Each time I twisted my hair after putting in the leave-in and the next day it's just dry. I hadn't switched out the Jojoba oil because I know my hair likes jojoba just like it likes cocount so I'm just not going to bother. I started to try one more time with Giovanni Direct but the truth is I love Giovanni as is so I don't think I'll bother.

I may try it in the future when my hair is longer if I begin to experience dryness once I start twisting and braiding. But for now it's not for me. I also have pretty fine hair.

I think key ingredient that makes the mix so great is the aloe vera juice. When and if you try it again, instead of 4 table spoons of oils, try 2 tablespoons of light oils. Another great light oil is avocado.

Thanks, Lynn. My hair loves aloe vera juice. I use it everyday without fail and my hair stays moist. That's why I figured my hair would love this stuff, but no go. I'd like to get some avocado oil. I heard it was good for fine hair. Reducing the oil is a great suggestion too. Thanks.

Since you know that your hair loves GDLI, aloe vera juice and jojoba oil, use those ingredients plus another oil that your hair loves. I make mine with GDLI, aloe vera juice, jojoba oil and castor oil.
HTH