Showing posts with label Product Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Product Review. Show all posts
Product Review: Goody Updo Maker
A few weeks ago, I posted that I found a replacement for my claw clips. Well, that didn't last very long.
I've been using the Updo Maker daily since then, but now the coating on it is peeling. I'm not sure whether the problem is the coarseness of my hair, or the oils I use that is causing it to peel. But now when I insert the Updo Maker, it no longer glides in smoothly and it feels like it will break or cut my hair in the process. So now I have to find another way to pin my hair up while at home.
Did this happen to anyone else? Any other suggestions?
I've been using the Updo Maker daily since then, but now the coating on it is peeling. I'm not sure whether the problem is the coarseness of my hair, or the oils I use that is causing it to peel. But now when I insert the Updo Maker, it no longer glides in smoothly and it feels like it will break or cut my hair in the process. So now I have to find another way to pin my hair up while at home.
Did this happen to anyone else? Any other suggestions?
Product Review: Curlformers
I washed my hair on Tuesday and decided to try out the Curlformers. It was an impromptu decision, so I didn't record this time, but I'll use them again and do a tutorial. I used 16 Curlfomers in the Long and Extra Wide size. I bought them from Sally's a few weeks ago.
How I used this product:
As you can see in the picture, I didn't apply the Curlformers close to my scalp. There are two reasons for this: 1) I only wanted the ends to be curled, and 2) My hair is so long that if I start at my roots, the ends would stick out the bottom of the Curlfomers.
Having the Curlformers on the ends of my hair, also allowed me to pin up my hair so I could sleep comfortably.
My Experience
The Curlformers were very easy to use and I was able to apply all 16 in about 30 minutes. Since my hair was only lightly blow dried, the thickness of my hair posed a challenge to pull through the roller. I can definitely see how not taking your time can cause damage and leave you with broken pieces. I had minimal breakage which would easily be avoided if my hair was flat ironed or blow dried straighter. I certainly would not be able to use the smaller width on lightly blow dried hair, because the opening is smaller, and would cause damage when I pull my thick hair through. So I plan to use the Long and Wide on flat ironed hair only.
I really liked the Curlformers and I'm looking forward to using them on flat ironed hair. The curls didn't last very long (maybe a couple hours), but I think that's because I lightly blow dried. My hair tends to hold curls better when I use higher heat. So after I flat iron, my hair is more receptive to holding curls without using additional heat.
Test period - First time used.
Like/Dislike? - Like.
How I used this product:
- Washed, deep conditioned and lightly blow dried to about 95% dry (I was tired, so I didn't blowdry completely)
- Using the 8 sections I wash in, I split each section into 2 sections, and applied a Curlformer for a total of 16 Curlformers used. I alternate the colors, so the curls weren't going in the same direction.
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| Curlformers |
Having the Curlformers on the ends of my hair, also allowed me to pin up my hair so I could sleep comfortably.
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| Hair pinned up in the back |
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| Front pinned up |
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| Covered with my silk bonnet |
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| Removed Curlformers |
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| Curl |
The Curlformers were very easy to use and I was able to apply all 16 in about 30 minutes. Since my hair was only lightly blow dried, the thickness of my hair posed a challenge to pull through the roller. I can definitely see how not taking your time can cause damage and leave you with broken pieces. I had minimal breakage which would easily be avoided if my hair was flat ironed or blow dried straighter. I certainly would not be able to use the smaller width on lightly blow dried hair, because the opening is smaller, and would cause damage when I pull my thick hair through. So I plan to use the Long and Wide on flat ironed hair only.
I really liked the Curlformers and I'm looking forward to using them on flat ironed hair. The curls didn't last very long (maybe a couple hours), but I think that's because I lightly blow dried. My hair tends to hold curls better when I use higher heat. So after I flat iron, my hair is more receptive to holding curls without using additional heat.
Test period - First time used.
Like/Dislike? - Like.
Product Review: Mane n' Tail Detangler
Product claims and suggested usage:
- The solution for hard-to-comb hair
- Provides a rich, luxurious shine
- Hair becomes easily manageable
- Restores lost moisture
- Prevents breakage
- Reduces split ends
How I used the product
I bought this detangler to use on my dry hair to help me detangle before I washed. I also use it lightly after I washed my hair.
My Experience
I experienced no real improvement in being able to detangle my hair. To the contrary, I experienced excess shedding after the second time I used it. My hair started clumping together while I washed and was coming out in knots. I literally had to cut the shedding hair that was hanging down below the ends of my hair in order to limit breakage.
Since it was the only new product I used, I attribute the shedding to the detangler, but I also recognize that the seasonal change may have been a factor. Granted, I didn't follow the directions exactly but I did also use it on my wet hair after I washed and didn't find that it helped detangle my hair very much. I've also noticed a loss in the bulk of my hair and my hair feels straighter when wet than normal.
I suspect that I may have had a bad reaction to something in the detangler. It didn't occur to me at the time because I went 2 weeks without combing or washing, so I thought the shedding was the accumulation of 2 weeks worth of normal shedding. However, if it were normal shedding, then my hair would not feel less bulky or straighter when wet, which is now does.
This is an example of how what works for one person, may not work for another. I read great reviews on this product melting away tangles and leaving new growth soft and manageable. Unfortunately for me, that was not my experience.
Test period - Four uses over the course of 3 weeks.
Like/Dislike? - Dislike.
Product Reviews Coming Soon...
Hi friends,
As many of you know, I am very reluctant to make radical changes to my regimen because of the possibility of a setback. Unfortunately, the products you use and love may not always be available. Companies sometimes change their product formula and what you once loved might not give the same results with the "new and improved" formula. Or worse yet, a company might discontinue your staple product altogether. Both instances have happened over the course of my hair journey, so I know the value in trying new products in moderation. You always want to have an alternative product just in case.
That being said, I'm going to start doing a Product Review feature. The feature will detail the following:
Stay tuned for my first product review...
As many of you know, I am very reluctant to make radical changes to my regimen because of the possibility of a setback. Unfortunately, the products you use and love may not always be available. Companies sometimes change their product formula and what you once loved might not give the same results with the "new and improved" formula. Or worse yet, a company might discontinue your staple product altogether. Both instances have happened over the course of my hair journey, so I know the value in trying new products in moderation. You always want to have an alternative product just in case.
That being said, I'm going to start doing a Product Review feature. The feature will detail the following:
- Product claims and suggested usage,
- How I used the product,
- Pros and Cons, and
- Test period - Some products I will use for weeks before I give a review and others I will review after one use.
Stay tuned for my first product review...
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