Comments on: I Can’t Go For That

By: HBGWordDiva

HBGWordDiva — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:45:41 +0000

I am a firm believer in reading the ingredients and hitting the kitchen… if Miss Jessie can do it so can Miss Tosha I am able to admit her prices are way too steep for me… if I spend $58 on something i need to be able to eat it or see by it. Become a natural hair chemist…I have.

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By: philips norelco

philips norelco — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:48:36 +0000

Perhaps your Christian friend is only thinking of Buddha as an ethical philosopher–I’m a Buddhist, and that’s how I like to think of Buddha. Buddha himself said that he didn’t want anybody believing in his teachings simply out of respect or veneration for him personally. Actually, the persons whom I would compare to Buddha–whom I wholly like and agree with, without for a minute worshipping them–would be: Voltaire, Mark Twain, Epictetus, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, Horace, Albert Camus, Socrates, Marivaux, Chuang-tze, H.D. Thoreau, Friedrich Nietzsche, Bertrand Russell, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jean de la Fontaine, Jean Baudrillard, Henry (not William) James, Colette, Gertrude Stein, Gore Vidal, Richard Barnfield, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Love Peacock, Marcel Proust, Ned Rorem, Lucian, Marcus Aurelius, Lucretius, George Meredith, Shakespeare, Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, Anatole France, Juvenal, Kurt Vonnegut, Rabelais, Ovid, Virgil, John Milton, Jean de la Bruyère, Molière, Nicolas Boileau, Charles Nelson, Michel de Montaigne, Francis Bacon, Carlo Goldoni, Lao-tze, Don Basile, Nicolò Machiavelli (the playwright more than the political theorist), and last but not least, Emily Post and Judith Martin (Miss Manners). The only thing about Jesus of Nazareth that I like–and I like it very much–Is the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mountain. But, as you might have guessed, I don’t believe in Jesus even a little bit: I agree with him, because we see things just alike.

By: Veronica Johnson

Veronica Johnson — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:20:01 +0000

Please give the number to Gwen Staples. She and I are high school class mates. I lost touch with her and would love to contact her for hair advice now that I am all natural. I have since moved to another state and would love to contact her.

Thank You

By: AP

AP — Sat, 08 May 2010 20:37:06 +0000

THOUGHTS ON THE “MISS JESSIE’S” PRODUCTS:

1)The “MISS JESSIE’S” products USE MINERAL OIL
& PETROLATUM (both of which damage both
hair & skin) AS two of the KEY INGREDIENTS

2) Titi & Miko – THE OWNER’S of the “Miss Jessie’s”
product line (AND most of THE CLIENTS they choose
to photograph) — achieve their hair-styles because
they USE what they call ”Silkener”’ (which is simply
a mild relaxer / texturizer & made of CHEMICALS).

3) The same results can be achieved for a fraction of
the cost by going to a store and purchasing / applying
the same dangerous (ex. relaxer / texturizer) as well
as damaging (ex. mineral oil / petrolatum) products.

4) People should save their money (and hair) by avoiding
the cheaply-made / expensively-sold products (such as
the ”Miss Jessie’s” line) that contain worthless and
harmful ingredients such as mineral oil / petrolatum
and / or are “chemically-dependent” to achieve results.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:18:19 +0000

Qhemet Biologics and Darcy Botanicals have great products! I love their products!

There is one other company called Komaza Care and another called Uncle Funky’s Daughter which I am going to checkout as well. Has anyone used their products?

I used Miss Jessie’s CM and I like the creamy texture and the hold but I don’t like that it has mineral oil in it. I think they could use some better oils in it. It does last a long time though as you only need to use a little and my hair is waist length. I will use it as a wash and go until I finish the jar. I won’t be buying it again but will be looking for another cream without mineral oil.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:34:04 +0000

You might want to try Kinky-Curly Curling Custard. You can buy it at Whole Foods I tried it for the first time this past Friday and I love it. The Custard might be a little pricy $30 for a 16oz jar but, a little bit goes a long way, so it will last a long time. They say that it is best to use the Kinky-Curly Shampoo and Knot Out Conditioner which is what I used but, if you want to try it with your own shampoo and conditioner go ahead. Let me know how it worked out.

By: Sally P

Sally P — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:25:44 +0000

I have natural 4c hair that’s so kinky-soft & cottony it won’t hold a ‘fro without parting down the middle. (It’s sort of kinky the first day, then starts straightening out during the following days.) Anyway, because I was growing out my relaxer, I have been wearing two-strand twists for about 4 years now, and it gives me the same look as the photos on Miss Jessie’s website – WITHOUT all the products, etc! My technique for my hair is simple and easy, resulting in over 6 inches of growth. (Just in the last year, I’ve gotten another 2 inches of growth, so my hair thrives on what I do! Here it is: 1)I wash my hair every two weeks.
And I never, EVER wash my hair loose. I always twist it into two-strand twists first.
2) I co-wash my twists or use a light shampoo like Johnson’s Baby Shampoo.
3) Using a thick towel I gently wrap it around my hair for five minutes to soak up the extra water, then I put some coconut oil or olive oil on my hair, and then let it air-dry. (If there are any twists that have come loose at the ends, I re-twist them at this time.)
4)Within a half-hour or less, my hair is dry. I then take out my twists, fluff and go!
In the evenings, I simply re-twist my hair back up into the two-strand twists. Becasue I have so much hair, I don’t do little tiny ones – I do thicker ones, maybe about 15 over my whole head. (Sometimes my boyfriend helps!) In the morning, I un-twist them again and go. If I want more fullness, I dampen my hands a little and run them quickly through my hair. Volia!
It’s important to note that every day my hair stretches out more and more. The first day it’s shorter, but by the end of the week it’s down to mid-back length – NATURALLY! Using No Heat, No Puddings, No Gels, No Chemicals of any sort! And not to seem arrogant – but I’m telling you the living truth – I get compliments on my hair all the time, from everyone: sisters asking my how I got my look, brothas, who shout out, “I Love your hair!”), and most surprisingly, from White Women who have approached me in the downtown business district! They always say, “I love your hair,” and…wait for this one: “I wish I could get my hair to do that.” Ain’t THAT a kicker? White women expressing the desire for kinky hair – I thought I’d NEVER see the day! So, anyway, this is what works for me and I hope it will work for you. But remember, Don’t ever wash it while loose,(twist it or braid it first) never, ever comb it (don’t worry, it will not tangle if you keep it twisted while washing or at night), and never, never use heat on it – our hair is too delicate for that mess. Ladies, free yourselves!

By: Vonnie

Vonnie — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:26:47 +0000

I have read this post and found it very informative. I also agree with many that it makes your hair dry-well, at least that is what I experienced from using the curly meringue and pudding. I don’t know what my hair numbered texture is and I am not into that, but I do know I have a mixed texture of curly, tight curly–nappy, and wavy. I use Miss Jessie’s for twisting and have not tried shingling. To help combat the dryness or frizzy effect, I use a hair polisher and Organics Olive Oil.
I do not twist my hair every night, I do twist the parts that may not have as much definition as others. I really think it depends on the supporting products you use on your hair. For instance, I use Nexxus hydrotherrape shampoo and conditioner and I love it. It helps with my hair texture as not to tangle and mat. It really moisturize my hair and feels great during a shampoo. Then I use Miss Jessie’s to twist. No, I don’t think its the best product in the world, but I like it. I tried Organics twist cream which twist really great, but it is flaky in the hair after about 3-4 days. I try to wash my hair every 3-4 days because I found that this is what I need now that I am natural.

Hope this helps someone!

By: AERO

AERO — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:37:14 +0000

Can’t believe I just sat here and read 3 years of posts but that goes to show 1) I’m in a state of confusion about what to do with my hair; and 2) I’m not alone in the struggle! Thanks to everyone who made comments I feel like I have 100+ new sisters out there in the world! I’ve worn braids for nearly 10 years. Thank goodness my edges are still thick and I don’t look like Stevie or Susan T. Anyway, you know there is no way, after 10 years, I’m going back to weekly visits to the salon or waking up every morning to curl my hair. I’m going to try the at-home curly-pudding option first and if that doesn’t work, I’m going for the silkener (if I can find Miko). I’m in DC but I’m willing to travel to NYC if she’s back there now. Anyway, I just had to share a post and add my voice to the mix. Cheers!