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Tried it and I love it! Mine is modified because I don't use Kinky Kurly. Instead, I substituted with Giovanni Direct Leave In. I also tried it with Desert Essence Organic Coconut condish. My hair feels great and the oils really kick the moisture up a notch! Give it a try! You'll like it, too!

DvaAuNaturel wrote:So, what can be added to preserve it or make it last longer? Mine is in the fridge, since last Thursday.

Check out this info:
http://hairrecipes.homestead.com/preservatives.html

I used it again today and OMG!!!! I love it!!!

I tried out the leave in mixture and all I can say is wow . I was wondering what everyone was feeling when they said they notice a difference as soon as it was applied and I did to

My hair clumped together and formed "S" curls , I was so shocked ..never knew thoes exsisted in my hair LOL.

Then I twisted my hair up, I was also shocked that I was able to do medium sized twist and the ends wasn't puffy

This is mos' def a staple!

Days later (4 to be exact) my hair is still soft! She really needs to bottle this stuff.

how much of each product are you using? I want to try with Giovanni Direct until I get the KCKT. Thanks.

BlondeByDesire wrote:how much of each product are you using? I want to try with Giovanni Direct until I get the KCKT. Thanks.

Her recipe calls for:
1 oz Knot Today Leave-In
2 tablespoons of (Whole leaf version) Aloe Vera Juice with a pH 4.0 or 4.5
2 teaspoons of Castor Oil
2 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil
Mix well.

I did the exact amounts that the recipe calls for. (1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXi2k4cFFhI

tiashauntee wrote:

BlondeByDesire wrote:how much of each product are you using? I want to try with Giovanni Direct until I get the KCKT. Thanks.

Her recipe calls for:
1 oz Knot Today Leave-In
2 tablespoons of (Whole leaf version) Aloe Vera Juice with a pH 4.0 or 4.5
2 teaspoons of Castor Oil
2 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil
Mix well.

I did the exact amounts that the recipe calls for. (1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons)

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXi2k4cFFhI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXi2k4cFFhI[/quote[/url]]

Thanks Tia - I just couldn't view it at work.

BlondeByDesire wrote:

tiashauntee wrote:

BlondeByDesire wrote:how much of each product are you using? I want to try with Giovanni Direct until I get the KCKT. Thanks.

Her recipe calls for:
1 oz Knot Today Leave-In
2 tablespoons of (Whole leaf version) Aloe Vera Juice with a pH 4.0 or 4.5
2 teaspoons of Castor Oil
2 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil
Mix well.

I did the exact amounts that the recipe calls for. (1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons)

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXi2k4cFFhI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXi2k4cFFhI[/quote[/url]]

Thanks Tia - I just couldn't view it at work.

No problem, she lists the ingredients in the description so I figured you must not have been able to view it. The recipe is so simple that you don't need to watch the vid to make. Just mix well and use immediately and you are good to go.

Great side effect: my nails are awesome. So smooth, shiny, and healthy. Must be the jojoba oil

tiashauntee wrote:

I did the exact amounts that the recipe calls for. (1 fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons)

Didn't know that....thanks!!

I used the Leave-In Sunday on my hair, but I only had the Inner Fillet aloe vera juice not the whole leaf......I think that might have made a difference. It smelled great, but I wasn't super impressed......I'm still looking for the whole leaf aloe juice. I guess thats what I get for deviating from the recipe LOL

QuietButterfly wrote:I used the Leave-In Sunday on my hair, but I only had the Inner Fillet aloe vera juice not the whole leaf......I think that might have made a difference. It smelled great, but I wasn't super impressed......I'm still looking for the whole leaf aloe juice. I guess thats what I get for deviating from the recipe LOL

There's no real difference between the two ... http://www.aloe-vera.org/whole_leaf_myth.htm

Lynnieluve wrote:I used it again today and OMG!!!! I love it!!!

Ok, help me out. are you applying it to wet hair? if so, once you apply it are you using anything else after that? With my TWA I am thinking
1. co-wash
2. apply leave in
3. and go

Does this sound right?

CrissyQ wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:I used it again today and OMG!!!! I love it!!!

Ok, help me out. are you applying it to wet hair? if so, once you apply it are you using anything else after that? With my TWA I am thinking
1. co-wash
2. apply leave in
3. and go

Does this sound right?

Thatsounds right but I'm wondering if you might still need to seal. Not sure since there are oils mixed in already. Probably can't hurt though.

DvaAuNaturel wrote:

CrissyQ wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:I used it again today and OMG!!!! I love it!!!

Ok, help me out. are you applying it to wet hair? if so, once you apply it are you using anything else after that? With my TWA I am thinking
1. co-wash
2. apply leave in
3. and go

Does this sound right?

Thatsounds right but I'm wondering if you might still need to seal. Not sure since there are oils mixed in already. Probably can't hurt though.

Thats what I want to know, i dont want to over do it with the oils.

I ave aloe vera gel whole leaf will that work too! Also Tia or anybody are u adding anything after application?

BlondeByDesire wrote:I ave aloe vera gel whole leaf will that work too! Also Tia or anybody are u adding anything after application?

THATS WHAT I NEED TO KNOW TOO.

CrissyQ wrote:

DvaAuNaturel wrote:

CrissyQ wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:I used it again today and OMG!!!! I love it!!!

Ok, help me out. are you applying it to wet hair? if so, once you apply it are you using anything else after that? With my TWA I am thinking
1. co-wash
2. apply leave in
3. and go

Does this sound right?

Thatsounds right but I'm wondering if you might still need to seal. Not sure since there are oils mixed in already. Probably can't hurt though.

Thats what I want to know, i dont want to over do it with the oils.

I would still apply my oil.

CrissyQ wrote:

BlondeByDesire wrote:I ave aloe vera gel whole leaf will that work too! Also Tia or anybody are u adding anything after application?

THATS WHAT I NEED TO KNOW TOO.

When I used it yesterday, I applied the leave in on wet hair, then I did
large twist. After it dried about 85-90%, I applied Koils By Nature
Citrus Bliss and Eucalyptus gel.

Next time I will apply my
butter after the product absorbs into my hair (about 30-40% dry).

BlondeByDesire wrote:I ave aloe vera gel whole leaf will that work too! Also Tia or anybody are u adding anything after application?

I sealed with Organics Clove and Olive oil - that was it. I don't pile on product so I would not used more than that on an average styling day anyway.

@CrissyQ - Just checked out the video again and read some comments about the leave in mix. Kimmaytube doesn't use anything after applying the leave in. You need to probably do what's best for your hair. Try it both ways and see what works better.

Here is a post from Kimmaytube's leave in video about using other products after applying the mix. HTH.
Greetings! When using the leave-in-conditioner, after washing and deep conditioning... do you use anything to moisturize and style your hair; ie: shea butter, & an oil., etc?
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@wamj68
Nope. I use nothing else. I only use Shea Butter if I want to stretch out my hair. Or if I'm going to be out in the sun for an extended period of time (it provides some protection from the sun's UV rays)
Shea Butter is a fat that just sits on top of the hair like a coating. It can dull the hair. It blocks out water, so I only use it close to my wash day, if at all.
Applying water to hair for moisturizing, while shea butter is still left on is a recipe for crunchy hair.
kimmaytube 2 days ago 10

Applying water to hair for moisturizing, while shea butter is still left on is a recipe for crunchy hair.

WOW, I did not know that, maybe thats why my hair is crunchy sometimes.

@Lynnie, so basically you do not apply any styler or butter to your hair until its almost dry?

krazy coils wrote:@Lynnie, so basically you do not apply any styler or butter to your hair until its almost dry?

That's what I did yesterday but I wont do that again.