DoC...KCCC...Basically, what are your HG products?

dark_waves

So, I am thinking of biting the bullet and ordering some things. You gals rave about these products and I just feel I could be missing out, so why not if I have the money, right? :nike:

Anyway, if you could get anything in the world what would you get?

I was looking at BRHG (but I think it may be too hard a hold for me), DoC, [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink], [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curl-Junkie-CoffeeCoco-Curl-Creme-p-488.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=curl-junkie-coffeecoco-curl-creme]CCCC[/buylink], and some others - but I wanted to get your opinions (since they have been so good so far ).

Thanks!

Alexjoujou

If you are looking for curl enhancing/defining products I would get:

These are my favorites :toothy7:

Duchess of Curls
Mop C Curl Creme
CJ Smoothing Gellee and/or [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curl-Junkie-CoffeeCoco-Curl-Creme-p-488.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=curl-junkie-coffeecoco-curl-creme]Coffee-coco curl creme[/buylink]
Darcy's Botanicals Natural Curls Coiling Jelly

The ones I tried but that are not my favorites are

[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink]
Komaza Coconut Pudding
Ohm Sweet Hair Pudding

As for Gel BRHG wins by a landslide--my next favorite is Abba Pure Finish Gel. After that there are several among which is the Got2B Gel's and Giovanni LA Looks Gel (medium hold gel)

There's more but those are the biggies!

dark_waves

Alexjoujou wrote: »

If you are looking for curl enhancing/defining products I would get:

These are my favorites :toothy7:

Duchess of Curls
Mop C Curl Creme
CJ Smoothing Gellee and/or [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curl-Junkie-CoffeeCoco-Curl-Creme-p-488.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=curl-junkie-coffeecoco-curl-creme]Coffee-coco curl creme[/buylink]
Darcy's Botanicals Natural Curls Coiling Jelly

The ones I tried but that are not my favorites are

[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink]
Komaza Coconut Pudding
Ohm Sweet Hair Pudding

As for Gel BRHG wins by a landslide--my next favorite is Abba Pure Finish Gel. After that there are several among which is the Got2B Gel's and Giovanni LA Looks Gel (medium hold gel)

There's more but those are the biggies!

Thanks! I knew I could count on you :toothy7:

I do want a curl enhancer, and was really interested in DoC. Do you like that out of the four you mentioned?

wavy wonder

I love [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] with DOC and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/AG-Recoil-p-24.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=ag-hair-cosmetics-recoil-curl-activator]re:coil[/buylink] with some CJ CALI:)

dark_waves

wavy wonder wrote: »

I love [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] with DOC and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/AG-Recoil-p-24.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=ag-hair-cosmetics-recoil-curl-activator]re:coil[/buylink] with some CJ CALI:)

So [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] and DoC aren't really similar, they act differently?

I just assumed they were pretty close.

gekko422

My favorite curl enhancing products are -
[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curl-Junkie-Curl-Assurance-Aloe-Fix-Hair-Styling-Gel-p-941.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=Curl-Junkie-Curl-Assurance-Aloe-Fix-Hair-Styling-Gel]CJ Aloe Fix[/buylink] gel
FSG
AOMM

[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] didn't work for me and I need to try DoC again to see if I like it.

I use a lighter gel, I use HETT - gives me light hold and not alot of crunch. I am kind of in the market for a harder holding gel, but not really. More like a vague thought.

wavy wonder

dark_waves wrote: »

wavy wonder wrote: »

I love [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] with DOC and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/AG-Recoil-p-24.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=ag-hair-cosmetics-recoil-curl-activator]re:coil[/buylink] with some CJ CALI:)

So [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] and DoC aren't really similar, they act differently?

I just assumed they were pretty close.

I'm not sure. I just know i use them together and they work great. sorry. Maybe someone else will chime in;)

gekko422

I tried them together, it wasn't pretty. It was too much product for me.

dark_waves

So I keep hearing that [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] makes your hair take forever to dry. Is this true? Does DoC do the same thing?

wavy wonder

dark_waves wrote: »

So I keep hearing that [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] makes your hair take forever to dry. Is this true? Does DoC do the same thing?

YES [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] does take forever. You either love or hate it. I had it in spring/summer and it DID not work for me. I tried it again and what-do-ya-know? it works. If I'm in a rush , I do not use it.
I would try sampling it first before you buy it. That's just MHO:)

dark_waves

wavy wonder wrote: »

dark_waves wrote: »

So I keep hearing that [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] makes your hair take forever to dry. Is this true? Does DoC do the same thing?

YES [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] does take forever. You either love or hate it. I had it in spring/summer and it DID not work for me. I tried it again and what-do-ya-know? it works. If I'm in a rush , I do not use it.
I would try sampling it first before you buy it. That's just MHO:)

I think that puts it on my NO list. I have about 1.5-2 hours from the time I style my hair to time I get to work to SOTC. That is just enough time...I can't add more time to it and I don't want to have to diffuse.

So DoC doesn't really do this? If not I think I may go that route. She is supposed to be sending me a 20% off coupon code for today only. I'll post when I get it.

Alexjoujou

Many of us wavies like it.

I have a code for 20% off today but I don't know if it only works for me? I can share if it works for others since I'm not ordering (already have many products from her)

The AOMM you can get from iherb.com with a code (mine is UJO090) for $5 off first purchase.

If you have a Whole Foods by you check the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] website as it shows where you can get [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] at Whole Foods.

I wish more offered samples like Komaza does.

solidgold

@Alexjoujou: can you send me the code? I just ordered yesterday with a 10% off coupon but I'd email her for the 20%!

@dark_waves: IMO, DoC is a frizz-fighting curl enhancer. It's a great "base coat". I loved the results I got with DoC with HETT mousse. And speaking of HETT, I find the HETT gel is a softer-hold gel, not as hard as BRHG. FSG is good to have on hand--it's a great curl enhancer any time, but I definitely need a gel on top. And finally, try a sample (via Kathymack or the swap board) of [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] first. I tried it and liked it okay, but it's rather expensive and has some down sides. There are much cheaper curl puddings to play with, like EcoStyler Krystal or Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel. These are not exact replacements for [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink], but are similar enough and so cheap and available at CVS/Sally's that you can play with lots for less.

dark_waves

Alexjoujou wrote: »

Many of us wavies like it.

I have a code for 20% off today but I don't know if it only works for me? I can share if it works for others since I'm not ordering (already have many products from her)

The AOMM you can get from iherb.com with a code (mine is UJO090) for $5 off first purchase.

If you have a Whole Foods by you check the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] website as it shows where you can get [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] at Whole Foods.

I wish more offered samples like Komaza does.

She is supposed to be emailing me the code. I wish I could just order a sample...missed the free sample they were offering. Do you like any of her other stuff (if I'm going to order may as well make it worth it...)?

I have and LOVE the AOMM, which I did get from iherb with the $5 coupon.

I smelled the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] at Whole Foods on Sunday and I love the smell, but I think I will pass since I don't want to wait 3 hours for dry hair :sad8:

wavy wonder

you should check out the swap board to see if anyone wants to send you a few oz of DOC.

WurlyLox

There are a lot of other things occasionally in the rotation, but these are my go-to products these days:

Boot's pink curl cream - just a smidge, usually under [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] or Got2B mousse

[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] - usually over Boot's pink, AOMM, or even a little CJCCC

Got2B mousse - usually over AOMM and topped w/LALSG or BRHG

Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic - under lots of things, for additional weightless moisture and curl enhancement. Using it more and more instead of my beloved straight FOTE AVG

FOTE AVG - used to always use it under everything, but lately I've been using AOMM so often and it's comprised primarily of AVG, that I often forego the FOTE base. I still love it, though.

Giovanni Magnetic Attraction Gel - especially like it over AOMM then Got2B mousse

Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee or LA Looks Sports Gel for strong hold

Curl Junkie Coffee Cocoa Curl Cream - too heavy for me to use much, but I like a bit of it sometimes under some of the other products

Seamollient - additional curl enhancement, usually along with another product. It plays well with most of them

Komaza Honeycomb Rejuvenating Hair Treatment - a very light, weightless treatment that my hair really enjoys at least once a month - about the only way my hair can take oils

Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat shampoo and conditioner for low-pooing and co-washing

Aubrey Organics GPC conditioner at least once a week for a protein hit.

Shique conditioner from Aldi's or any of the other Biolage Conditioning Balm knock-offs - as my rinse out anytime I'm not using AOGPB

Natural cassia occasionally for the strengthening benefits I used to get from full-strength henna

Weak henna and indigo glosses about once a month to blend in my grey

truwave

Just bought this recently, tried it out a few times, its my newest go to. Great curl enhancer without any crunch.

I use just a little on soaking wet hair, rake then scrunch. Take out extra wetness with a t-shirt and plop.

dark_waves

wavy wonder wrote: »

you should check out the swap board to see if anyone wants to send you a few oz of DOC.

Good idea...going to try to swap my GF Sleek & Shine for a sample since my hair didn't like it and I can't return it.

WurlyLox

truwave wrote: »

Just bought this recently, tried it out a few times, its my newest go to. Great curl enhancer without any crunch.

I use just a little on soaking wet hair, rake then scrunch. Take out extra wetness with a t-shirt and plop.

I like and use [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/AG-Recoil-p-24.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=ag-hair-cosmetics-recoil-curl-activator]Re:coil[/buylink] occasionally, but the mag sulfate dries me out if I use it too often.

automaticflowers

So I googled Duchess of Curls and the first link I clicked on gave me this:



Which I'm pretty sure isn't what y'all are talking about.

gekko422

It could be!! That's quite the 'do!

automaticflowers

I think my HG styling product is one that isn't made anymore... Herbal Essences Humidity Defying Gel. That's the only thing that gives me consistently good hair, so I've been using my last tube sparingly and trying to find alternate suitable products.

Curls Souffle worked well for me in the winter, even though it should have weighed my hair down. I don't recall seeing a lot of crunch either.

automaticflowers

gekko422 wrote: »

It could be!! That's quite the 'do!

I picture the woman who wears that hair also wearing a Peg Bundy-esque outfit. That hair is just too epic for an everyday look.

gekko422

Have you tried HE Totally Twisted? It's a nice, medium hold gel.

goobernut

OMG HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA

http://www.luvamourai.com

just in case you didn't find it already.

ooooh that's too funny.

utopiastars wrote: »

So I googled Duchess of Curls and the first link I clicked on gave me this:



Which I'm pretty sure isn't what y'all are talking about.

cakj99

i guess my hgs would be products i have repurchased or plan to repurchase when i run out. that would be gvp balm, suave naturals conditioners (trying ocean breeze right now, to me it smells like fabric softener :?, but it works really well), hesmu and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]kccc[/buylink]. and i'd hate to do without my pillowcase and microfiber towel, too.

Alexjoujou

solidgold wrote: »

@Alexjoujou: can you send me the code? I just ordered yesterday with a 10% off coupon but I'd email her for the 20%!

@dark_waves: IMO, DoC is a frizz-fighting curl enhancer. It's a great "base coat". I loved the results I got with DoC with HETT mousse. And speaking of HETT, I find the HETT gel is a softer-hold gel, not as hard as BRHG. FSG is good to have on hand--it's a great curl enhancer any time, but I definitely need a gel on top. And finally, try a sample (via Kathymack or the swap board) of [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] first. I tried it and liked it okay, but it's rather expensive and has some down sides. There are much cheaper curl puddings to play with, like EcoStyler Krystal or Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel. These are not exact replacements for [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink], but are similar enough and so cheap and available at CVS/Sally's that you can play with lots for less.

Hi Goldie!

I'm sorry I didn't see this in time. I had already deleted the email...you could try emailing her and asking her though!

solidgold

No worries!

dark_waves

gekko422 wrote: »

Have you tried HE Totally Twisted? It's a nice, medium hold gel.

I have tried it. I like HETT for the weekends since my hair doesn't need to hold the wave really (since I'm not at work). Once my layers in the back grow out I'll probably use it more since I'll have more wave back there.

dark_waves

solidgold wrote: »

@Alexjoujou: can you send me the code? I just ordered yesterday with a 10% off coupon but I'd email her for the 20%!

@dark_waves: IMO, DoC is a frizz-fighting curl enhancer. It's a great "base coat". I loved the results I got with DoC with HETT mousse. And speaking of HETT, I find the HETT gel is a softer-hold gel, not as hard as BRHG. FSG is good to have on hand--it's a great curl enhancer any time, but I definitely need a gel on top. And finally, try a sample (via Kathymack or the swap board) of [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] first. I tried it and liked it okay, but it's rather expensive and has some down sides. There are much cheaper curl puddings to play with, like EcoStyler Krystal or Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel. These are not exact replacements for [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink], but are similar enough and so cheap and available at CVS/Sally's that you can play with lots for less.

I need to get some HETT mousse, althought I'm not a big fan of a lot of volume...I'll try it though. I also thought about trying the EcoStyler Krystal, but thought of it as more of a gel. You use it as a pudding with a gel on top?

dark_waves

utopiastars wrote: »

So I googled Duchess of Curls and the first link I clicked on gave me this:



Which I'm pretty sure isn't what y'all are talking about.

I saw this too the first time I googled it :laughing7: