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rbbrbb Posts: 4,355Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
in General Discussion about Curly Hair
it looks like tiffany is ready to take orders for a hair anaylsis. the price is reasonable, $12.95 but you don't know how to gather your hair (altho she does state you won't have to cut off a chunk!) nor whether you can have products, etc. you receive an email detailing all of that after you pay.
so, i am waiting to hear from others who have gotten that email.

3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie 
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
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  • RacerWife7RacerWife7 Posts: 895Registered Users Curl Novice
    Once you've completely your payment, you receive a message and a document to fill out. It explains everything about where to take the hair and when and asks a couple of simple questions. It's easy. :)
    Janet ~ Northern NJ
    Properties: Dense, Fine, Low Porosity, Low Elasticity
    My Picasa Album
    What I used in this photo:
    Cleansing: Suave Tropical Coconut Condish
    Conditioner: CJ Smoothing Condish
    Styling: CJCQ
    th_d963586e.jpg
  • jeepcurlygurljeepcurlygurl Posts: 20,729Registered Users, Curl Ambassador Curl Virtuoso
    On my way to wash my hair and get my hair samples and send them in!
    --I'm located in Western PA.   --I found NC in late 2004, CG since February 2005, joined the forums in May 2005, started going grey in late 2005.   --My hair is 3B with some 3A, currently at mid back length when dry,  texture-medium/fine, porosity-top is low, middle is medium, ends are porous, elasticity-normal.   --My long time favorite products are Suave & VO5 conditioners, LA Looks Sport Gel, coconut oil, honey, vinegar.   
    --My CG and grey hair progress -  
    http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/going-gray/179328-jeepys-grey-hair-progress.html   
    --My article at NaturallyCurly about going grey - 
    https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/color/how-i-went-completely-gray-and-loved-it
  • rbbrbb Posts: 4,355Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    RacerWife7 wrote: »
    Once you've completely your payment, you receive a message and a document to fill out. It explains everything about where to take the hair and when and asks a couple of simple questions. It's easy. :)

    you have to take your hair somewhere? you don't mail it in?
    and, does it have to be clean of any products?
    how many hairs?

    3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
    washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
    leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
    styling: curl junkie 
    sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
  • curlyserfcurlyserf Posts: 858Registered Users
    rbb wrote: »
    RacerWife7 wrote: »
    Once you've completely your payment, you receive a message and a document to fill out. It explains everything about where to take the hair and when and asks a couple of simple questions. It's easy. :)

    you have to take your hair somewhere? you don't mail it in?
    and, does it have to be clean of any products?
    how many hairs?

    Just paid for mine!

    You send your hair in. The message tells you where on your head to take hairs from. It ends up being about 16-20 strands. It does have to be clean of all products. The questions just ask if you color your hair, take prescription meds, etc.

    Kerri
    2?/3a ??? ; fine; high density; normal porosity and elasticity
    color treated

    CURRENTLY USING:
    cleanse:Organix Vanilla Silk, Use Me Cleansing Cream
    rinse out/li:Ion Effective Care, Tresseme Naturals Radiant Volume (both with NPF added)
    stylers:Curl Keeper, UFD Curly Magic, & Alba Botanicals Strong Hold Gel
    PT:CJ Repair Me

    mod CG since August 2010
  • RustinaRustina Posts: 894Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    I'm so glad I checked this thread! I'd been checking Tiffany's blog for updates ever since the initial announcement, but I hadn't thought to check the actual website. Just sent in my payment and washed my hair to get rid of product so I can put my samples in the mail tomorrow - I don't want to waste a single day!! :blob7:
    Sulfate/non-water-soluble silicone free since 8/16/10
    Northern VA
    Med-coarse, normal porosity, low elasticity
    Dye-free since 11/2010

  • jeepcurlygurljeepcurlygurl Posts: 20,729Registered Users, Curl Ambassador Curl Virtuoso
    Well that's probably one of the weirder things I've sent thru the mail but off it went! : )
    My hairs looked so much thinner and straighter than they seem on my head.
    --I'm located in Western PA.   --I found NC in late 2004, CG since February 2005, joined the forums in May 2005, started going grey in late 2005.   --My hair is 3B with some 3A, currently at mid back length when dry,  texture-medium/fine, porosity-top is low, middle is medium, ends are porous, elasticity-normal.   --My long time favorite products are Suave & VO5 conditioners, LA Looks Sport Gel, coconut oil, honey, vinegar.   
    --My CG and grey hair progress -  
    http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/going-gray/179328-jeepys-grey-hair-progress.html   
    --My article at NaturallyCurly about going grey - 
    https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/color/how-i-went-completely-gray-and-loved-it
  • asianrunnerasianrunner Posts: 2,251Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    I'm planning on doing it as well but I was hoping for a little clarification! Do you just [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/DevaCurl-LowPoo-p-54.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=devacurl-lowpoo]low-poo[/buylink] your hair or sulfate wash it?

    Will I need a big envelope for it (need to print something out?) or will I be able to use a regular white envelope.

    Thank you!
    Coarse texture, normal-high porosity, normal elasticity (Komaza Care), very weak waves
    cleanser: Redken Fresh Curls Shampoo, CJ Daily Fix
    rinse out: GVP Conditioning Balm, CJ Beauticurls, CJ Smoothing
    jellies/creams: CR Curl Maker, KCCC
    gels: CJ CQ, CJ Pattern Pusha, BRHG

  • justajesuschickjustajesuschick Posts: 1,657Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Your hair (16 or so strands) goes in a ziploc bag with a signed sheet. A business size envelope should be fine.
    I'm 47. Straight hair until 6/2010. THANKS, thyroid!
    2b, medium-fine, normal-low porosity, medium density and elasticity
    CG since 7/1/2010

    Cleanse: Abba Color Protect
    Condition: DevaCurl OC
    LI: CJ-Deep Fix, Beauticurls LI
    Curl Enhancer: CHS Curl Keeper, KCCC
    Gel: Alba Strong Hold Gel, BRHG, Hugo Naturals Gel, SS FHG, CJPP
    Trying/Maybe: Ecostyler, CJRM
  • DolphinDolphin Posts: 329Registered Users
    Is there any other way you could pay for it besides paypal? I don't have a paypal account.
    Some 2b in the back, mostly (using FIA) 2c/F/iii.

    Fine hair, normal porosity, and normal elasticity.

    I'm still new to this CG stuff, so ANY tips you could give me are appreciated. :)

    I have Celiac Disease, which means I can't eat or use products with wheat in it.

    Formerly known as curlygirl92 and mixofwavescurls
  • RustinaRustina Posts: 894Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    You don't have to have a PayPal account - the payment is processed through PayPal's site, but you can use any credit or debit card.

    As for the washing, the instructions weren't specific as far as what has to be used - but I think that depends on the products you typically use. I don't use non-water soluble cones, so I washed really well with CJ Daily Fix, rinsed extra, extra well, and didn't use any rinse-outs or leave-ins after. (On a side note, I'd been wondering what my hair would look like now, after 2 months off sufates and silicones, with no products in it. Now I know. Interesting! :smile:) If you do use cones, you'll have to wash with a stronger cleanser to get rid of residues, I'd think.
    Sulfate/non-water-soluble silicone free since 8/16/10
    Northern VA
    Med-coarse, normal porosity, low elasticity
    Dye-free since 11/2010

  • asianrunnerasianrunner Posts: 2,251Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    ^^Thanks for weighing in Rustina! I think I will probably just low poo instead of sulfate washing.
    Coarse texture, normal-high porosity, normal elasticity (Komaza Care), very weak waves
    cleanser: Redken Fresh Curls Shampoo, CJ Daily Fix
    rinse out: GVP Conditioning Balm, CJ Beauticurls, CJ Smoothing
    jellies/creams: CR Curl Maker, KCCC
    gels: CJ CQ, CJ Pattern Pusha, BRHG

  • RustinaRustina Posts: 894Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    You're welcome! I totally cannot wait to get my results back - I've been so frustrated, trying to figure out my hair's properties and experimenting with products that I *think* might work. To have a definitive answer on texture and porosity will be amazing. Opening that e-mail with my results will be like getting an early Christmas present!
    Sulfate/non-water-soluble silicone free since 8/16/10
    Northern VA
    Med-coarse, normal porosity, low elasticity
    Dye-free since 11/2010

  • justajesuschickjustajesuschick Posts: 1,657Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    I also mailed mine in. I have a little Priority Mail kiosk in my office so I used that. I will track my hair until it arrives! haha!!

    I hope that I got 16 strands. I removed it in the shower after washing and before conditioning. I had a paper towel out and ready, sitting on my tub and I stepped out long enough to place them on it to dry!
    My hair is even finer than I thought when I look at individual strands!! It is dark but is barely visible in the bag. It also looks silky and straight!

    This should be fun. I was careful to get hair from all sections of my head. Sure hope that I got enough.

    Won't it be fun when we get our reports??
    I'm 47. Straight hair until 6/2010. THANKS, thyroid!
    2b, medium-fine, normal-low porosity, medium density and elasticity
    CG since 7/1/2010

    Cleanse: Abba Color Protect
    Condition: DevaCurl OC
    LI: CJ-Deep Fix, Beauticurls LI
    Curl Enhancer: CHS Curl Keeper, KCCC
    Gel: Alba Strong Hold Gel, BRHG, Hugo Naturals Gel, SS FHG, CJPP
    Trying/Maybe: Ecostyler, CJRM
  • xcptnlxcptnl Posts: 15,678Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Will the analysis be emailed or mailed to you?
    Central Massachusetts

    One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim. ~George Carlin~

    In regards to Vagazzling: They just want to get into the goods without worrying about getting scratched up by fake crystals. ~spring1onu~
  • CurlykeyCurlykey Posts: 1,540Registered Users Curl Novice
    I would love to do this as soon as I am able. Can't wait to see the feedback.
    $5 off first order at iherb use code KEY066
  • RustinaRustina Posts: 894Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    xcptnl wrote: »
    Will the analysis be emailed or mailed to you?
    The form you have to send in says it will be e-mailed. Works for me, as I won't have to wait for the mail to get it to me!

    I washed my hair, let it mostly dry, then plucked the 20 strands out of my head in front of the mirror. I have a variety of hair types on my head, I think - some look really thin, some look fairly substantial, some were mostly straight and only one was curled up into a little tiny spiral - and I tried to get as many different ones in the bag as possible. I really am looking forward to seeing what they have to say about it!
    Sulfate/non-water-soluble silicone free since 8/16/10
    Northern VA
    Med-coarse, normal porosity, low elasticity
    Dye-free since 11/2010

  • asianrunnerasianrunner Posts: 2,251Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Looks like you guys mostly answered my next two dumb questions!! I see JJAC said she washed and plucked before conditioning, anyone else do the same? Did you guys pluck wet or dry hairs??

    I just purchased the it today and plan on plucking those hairs tomorrow morning so I want to get it right!
    Coarse texture, normal-high porosity, normal elasticity (Komaza Care), very weak waves
    cleanser: Redken Fresh Curls Shampoo, CJ Daily Fix
    rinse out: GVP Conditioning Balm, CJ Beauticurls, CJ Smoothing
    jellies/creams: CR Curl Maker, KCCC
    gels: CJ CQ, CJ Pattern Pusha, BRHG

  • RustinaRustina Posts: 894Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    asianrunner wrote: »
    Looks like you guys mostly answered my next two dumb questions!! I see JJAC said she washed and plucked before conditioning, anyone else do the same? Did you guys pluck wet or dry hairs??
    I doubt it matters - the instructions didn't say anything about wet hair vs. dry hair, just that it has to be clean and as free of product as possible. I only did it dry because I thought it would be easier to grab onto individual hairs if they weren't all wet and clumped together. I also figured this would be a good opportunity to get a look at my Naked Hair (sans product), so I went for it in the evening when I knew I wasn't going anywhere. :toothy7:
    Sulfate/non-water-soluble silicone free since 8/16/10
    Northern VA
    Med-coarse, normal porosity, low elasticity
    Dye-free since 11/2010

  • 2poodles2poodles Posts: 2,485Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    I sent mine in yesterday, too. I'll be curious to see if the results I get are the same as I "guessed at." Since my hair is graying, I sent a mix of white and naturally blonde hair. They sure seem to have very different qualities. Should be interesting!
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2Poodles :flower: Southeast PA
    fine, med porosity, normal elasticity
    Currently using the following 2 - 3 x/week:
    Living Proof Perfect Hair Day suphate-free Poo, cone-free CO and styling treatment, plus KCCC

  • JennyQJennyQ Posts: 103Registered Users
    asianrunner wrote: »
    Looks like you guys mostly answered my next two dumb questions!! I see JJAC said she washed and plucked before conditioning, anyone else do the same? Did you guys pluck wet or dry hairs??

    I just purchased the it today and plan on plucking those hairs tomorrow morning so I want to get it right!

    I washed with a [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/DevaCurl-LowPoo-p-54.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=devacurl-lowpoo]low-poo[/buylink] and did a rinse out conditioner. I was sure to rinse it all out well.
    I did not apply apply a leave in.

    Mine went in the mail box this morning. This will be a long 3-4 weeks.
    Thanks to my Live Curly Live Free Hair Analysis, I can confidently list my properties.

    Hair Texture: Medium
    Hair Porosity: Low (Not what I was expecting at all!)
    Hair Elasticity: Normal
  • RacerWife7RacerWife7 Posts: 895Registered Users Curl Novice
    Okay, I have a major issue right now. Well... it seems major to me. When I paid for this service, I was home. I have no way to print at home. And now I can't access the information in order to print it (now that I'm at work where I can print). ??? I sent a message to them, but haven't heard back and it's been a full day since I did so. :(
    Janet ~ Northern NJ
    Properties: Dense, Fine, Low Porosity, Low Elasticity
    My Picasa Album
    What I used in this photo:
    Cleansing: Suave Tropical Coconut Condish
    Conditioner: CJ Smoothing Condish
    Styling: CJCQ
    th_d963586e.jpg
  • jeepcurlygurljeepcurlygurl Posts: 20,729Registered Users, Curl Ambassador Curl Virtuoso
    RacerWife7 wrote: »
    Okay, I have a major issue right now. Well... it seems major to me. When I paid for this service, I was home. I have no way to print at home. And now I can't access the information in order to print it (now that I'm at work where I can print). ??? I sent a message to them, but haven't heard back and it's been a full day since I did so. :(

    You didn't get an email link you can open and then print?
    --I'm located in Western PA.   --I found NC in late 2004, CG since February 2005, joined the forums in May 2005, started going grey in late 2005.   --My hair is 3B with some 3A, currently at mid back length when dry,  texture-medium/fine, porosity-top is low, middle is medium, ends are porous, elasticity-normal.   --My long time favorite products are Suave & VO5 conditioners, LA Looks Sport Gel, coconut oil, honey, vinegar.   
    --My CG and grey hair progress -  
    http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/going-gray/179328-jeepys-grey-hair-progress.html   
    --My article at NaturallyCurly about going grey - 
    https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/color/how-i-went-completely-gray-and-loved-it
  • StruttsWifeStruttsWife Posts: 819Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    RW, for some reason, I didn't get your email :(

    Send me an email at [email protected] and I can send you the document directly. If your sending email is not where you want it to be sent, just specify the email you'd like me to use.
    - Tiffany
    Hair Stylist and Curly Hair Specialist - St. Petersburg, FL (Tampa Bay)

    Blog: Live Curly, Live Free
     Facebook fan page: Live Curly Live Free
    Sulfate- and non-water soluble silicone-free since 04/22/2002
    3B, brunette: medium texture, low porosity, high density
  • RacerWife7RacerWife7 Posts: 895Registered Users Curl Novice
    jeepcurlygurl wrote: »
    RacerWife7 wrote: »
    Okay, I have a major issue right now. Well... it seems major to me. When I paid for this service, I was home. I have no way to print at home. And now I can't access the information in order to print it (now that I'm at work where I can print). ??? I sent a message to them, but haven't heard back and it's been a full day since I did so. :(

    You didn't get an email link you can open and then print?

    Misunderstood: No. I didn't get an email link at all (unless it went to my AOL spambox and I didn't knowit). I got redirected to a link once I paid. ...Now I have to go to my AOL spambox and check it out... ;)
    StruttsWife wrote: »
    RW, for some reason, I didn't get your email :(

    Send me an email at [email protected] and I can send you the document directly. If your sending email is not where you want it to be sent, just specify the email you'd like me to use.

    Okay. Thank you! :)
    Janet ~ Northern NJ
    Properties: Dense, Fine, Low Porosity, Low Elasticity
    My Picasa Album
    What I used in this photo:
    Cleansing: Suave Tropical Coconut Condish
    Conditioner: CJ Smoothing Condish
    Styling: CJCQ
    th_d963586e.jpg
  • justajesuschickjustajesuschick Posts: 1,657Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    I also appreciated that you have 5 attempts to access and print. Sometimes if our printer is asleep, I will have to close out and reprint. Mine worked on the first try but I think that is nice if someone did want to pay in one place and print in another. Just thought I'd share that in case anyone wondered!
    I'm 47. Straight hair until 6/2010. THANKS, thyroid!
    2b, medium-fine, normal-low porosity, medium density and elasticity
    CG since 7/1/2010

    Cleanse: Abba Color Protect
    Condition: DevaCurl OC
    LI: CJ-Deep Fix, Beauticurls LI
    Curl Enhancer: CHS Curl Keeper, KCCC
    Gel: Alba Strong Hold Gel, BRHG, Hugo Naturals Gel, SS FHG, CJPP
    Trying/Maybe: Ecostyler, CJRM
  • RacerWife7RacerWife7 Posts: 895Registered Users Curl Novice
    RacerWife7 wrote: »
    jeepcurlygurl wrote: »
    RacerWife7 wrote: »
    Okay, I have a major issue right now. Well... it seems major to me. When I paid for this service, I was home. I have no way to print at home. And now I can't access the information in order to print it (now that I'm at work where I can print). ??? I sent a message to them, but haven't heard back and it's been a full day since I did so. :(

    You didn't get an email link you can open and then print?


    Misunderstood: No. I didn't get an email link at all (unless it went to my AOL spambox and I didn't knowit). I got redirected to a link once I paid. ...Now I have to go to my AOL spambox and check it out... ;)

    StruttsWife wrote: »
    RW, for some reason, I didn't get your email :(

    Send me an email at [email protected] and I can send you the document directly. If your sending email is not where you want it to be sent, just specify the email you'd like me to use.

    Okay. Thank you! :)


    Update: I DID receive an email in my SPAMBOX in AOL. I didn't think to look there since I don't really use that email for much. But, I DO use it for my PayPal address. So, I should've thought of that. LOL!

    Anyhoo... Tiffany contacted me and sent me the form. So, I have it. But, I just wanted to make you all aware of the fact that, if you don't see your email, you need to check your spambox. ;)
    Janet ~ Northern NJ
    Properties: Dense, Fine, Low Porosity, Low Elasticity
    My Picasa Album
    What I used in this photo:
    Cleansing: Suave Tropical Coconut Condish
    Conditioner: CJ Smoothing Condish
    Styling: CJCQ
    th_d963586e.jpg
  • xcptnlxcptnl Posts: 15,678Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    I sent my off today. I have to say I could hardly see my hair. Amazing. And then none of it was curly. But what did surprise me was that my nape hair (which is straight no matter what) and my crown was much 'thicker' than my the other parts. My temple and front-FINE FINE FINE!

    I keep imagining that I will get an email saying YOU ARE A CURLY IMPOSTER!!! Some of my hair was almost invisible.
    Central Massachusetts

    One good reason to only maintain a small circle of friends is that three out of four murders are committed by people who know the victim. ~George Carlin~

    In regards to Vagazzling: They just want to get into the goods without worrying about getting scratched up by fake crystals. ~spring1onu~
  • justajesuschickjustajesuschick Posts: 1,657Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    xcptnl wrote: »
    I have to say I could hardly see my hair. Amazing. And then none of it was curly.
    I keep imagining that I will get an email saying YOU ARE A CURLY IMPOSTER!!! Some of my hair was almost invisible.

    ME, TOO!!! Exactly what I thought about mine!
    I'm 47. Straight hair until 6/2010. THANKS, thyroid!
    2b, medium-fine, normal-low porosity, medium density and elasticity
    CG since 7/1/2010

    Cleanse: Abba Color Protect
    Condition: DevaCurl OC
    LI: CJ-Deep Fix, Beauticurls LI
    Curl Enhancer: CHS Curl Keeper, KCCC
    Gel: Alba Strong Hold Gel, BRHG, Hugo Naturals Gel, SS FHG, CJPP
    Trying/Maybe: Ecostyler, CJRM
  • heidiheidi Posts: 243Registered Users
    Just put my sample in the mail. Can't wait to find out the results!
    Medium-fine Texture, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity, Thick Density
    Co-wash: Renpure Body&Shine
    RO: Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
    LI/Curl Enhancer: Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
    Other: I'll add a little AG Mousse Gel if I want something extra.
  • curlyserfcurlyserf Posts: 858Registered Users
    Mine's in the mail, also. Why do I feel like the results are going to be the exact opposite of what I think I know about my hair????:confused1:

    Kerri
    2?/3a ??? ; fine; high density; normal porosity and elasticity
    color treated

    CURRENTLY USING:
    cleanse:Organix Vanilla Silk, Use Me Cleansing Cream
    rinse out/li:Ion Effective Care, Tresseme Naturals Radiant Volume (both with NPF added)
    stylers:Curl Keeper, UFD Curly Magic, & Alba Botanicals Strong Hold Gel
    PT:CJ Repair Me

    mod CG since August 2010

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