DON'T DO IT -- IT'S DAMAGING SYNTHETIC GARBAGE
The Background:<br /><br />I typically don't use shampoos at all because they strip my hair unnecessarily; I have been a devoted co-washer for the longest time. Because I have natural hair (3c-4a, medium density, and slightly porous) that's prone to dryness and the summers are hot and dry where I live, I've been trying to up my protective treatment game. I typically prefer natural sources for moisturizing and strengthening (stuff I can get from my pantry or refrigerator) but I've been trying out Dr. Miracle's Daily Anti Breakage Strength Créme for my edges and ends and thought the Miracle Repair kit would be good to try on my next wash day. Well yesterday was that day.<br /><br />The Experience:<br /><br />The shampoo is non-lathering which indicated to me that it did not contain harmful sudsing agents. Even still, I diluted it in water using less than half of the amount provided. My scalp felt immediately clean and then soon after my hair felt noticeably stripped (by wash day I have significant buildup of Jamaican Black Castor Oil and other emollients on my hair). I tried to ignore my nagging doubts, knowing I still had two condition treatments to go.<br />The conditioning treatments were both very cheap in feel (as opposed to other luxurious oil-rich more natural products -- you know the feel I'm talking about) yet I foolishly proceeded, hoping to be proven wrong. Neither of the conditioners left my hair feeling softer, more manageable, or moisturized. After the final rinse and absorbing the excess water with a t-shirt, my hair was frizzy as all get out, dry-feeling, and tangled in all the frizz. Basically this &#34;repair kit&#34; had me playing catch up with all my other regular products just to reverse the damage and I was unable to detangle without breakage. Unacceptable.<br /><br />I typically wear a twist out, but this morning I have yet to see the dried results because I went with a head wrap this morning, not wanting to take my twists out (they were still a little damp because of all the Komaza coconut leave-in and Jamaican black castor oil I had to slather on to compensate).<br /><br />Never. Again. ALWAYS go with your gut instincts, people. And just like with processed food, if you can't pronounce or identify most of the ingredients in something -- DON'T USE IT.<br /><br />Next wash day I will be returning to my regularly scheduled programming of co-washing and detangling (with something luxurious like Komaza's Moja conditioner), and then moisturizing and sealing with Komaza's coconut leave-in, Dr. Miracle's Strengthening Creme (jury is still out) and plenty of JBCO. I may have to throw in a deep conditioning treatment of ripe mashed avocado, coconut oil, honey, and vitamin e as well. Lesson learned.
Rating: 1 stars