The history: There is a member on the CurlTalk boards called runnerchicki who frequents the Type 2 hair board (the wavy hang out). Thus, unbeknownst to those of us who do not visit that board very often, she has been developing her own line of products with the collaboration of those sneaky wavies who have been getting samples to try and critique! Those wavies have been hogging all the products!!! Bring out the pitchforks!
But, the 2 forum's "dirty little secret" is out now. Runnerchicki has opened an Etsy shop for her line, and considering that products have been literally selling out as soon as she posts them, I'd bet that it won't be too long before she has a company of her own (if she wants one, that is).
Here are the products that she makes. Obviously, with these things selling like hotcakes, you've gotta watch the shop for a few days and hope for some luck! These descriptions are taken from her store page:
CURL ENHANCING JELLY -- Spiral Solutions Curl Enhancing Jelly is an aloe vera based gel designed to enhance curls and waves and discourage frizz. It has light hold, and can be used on wet or dry hair with no stickiness or tack. It is an excellent base layer for other styling products.
FIRM HOLD STYLING GEL -- This contains a higher concentration of styling agents than the curling jelly for a firmer hold and extra protection from humidity. Can be used alone, layered over the curling jelly, or even mix them together if you are in a hurry. It has a clean feel that never leaves your hair feeling producty or gunky.
EMOLLIENCE-- A very rich hair butter so a little goes a long way. This is a truly luxurious blend that absorbs very quickly and leaves a wonderful silky shine behind. This is a dense butter... no water, no fillers. Just pure exotic butters and oils blended to perfection.
REPAIRING PROTEIN TREATMENT -- Strengthens damaged hair and helps fortify the shaft to prevent further damage and breakage. This is great to use before and/or after chemical processing. Use once or twice a month to keep hair strong and healthy. Very damaged hair or hair that is subjected to frequent heat styling may benefit from more frequent treatments. This is a strong protein treatment that delivers real results.
DEEPLY DECADENT MOISTURIZING TREATMENT -- Rich and thick as a cream, this conditioner restores moisture, softness, and shine to dry hair. Highly recommended for use after the Repairing Conditioner. Ayurvedic herbs and botanical extracts condition your hair, soothe the scalp, and penetrate deep to nourish the hair follicle. This is a protein-free treatment for all hair types. It can be used as often as desired and is also safe to use as a leave-in if your hair is really craving moisture.
These have all been in stock since the store opened.
The following are listed as "Coming Soon"
Moisturizing Mist: spritz this on your hair for a boost of moisture and to perk up tired curls. Re-activate your styling products and refresh your style in between shampoos
Mostly Mango: all of my butters do double duty as hair or body moisturizers and this one is no exception, but I LOVE this as a body butter. Mango butter is the major player in this thick, rich cream and makes your skin feel amazingly soft and hydrated all day
Simply Shea: Shea Butter is probably nature's most perfect moisturizer and this cream is shea in all its glory. Rich, creamy, luscious whipped shea and a touch of scent...what more could you ask for?
Gentle Cleansing Cream: a sulfate-free foaming cleanser that cleanses the scalp and removes product build-up without stripping valuable moisture. This is also a wonderful shower and shave cream
And there is a daily conditioner that she says is the inspiration for the entire line which hasn't been released yet. Talk about leaving us hanging :P
The curly world is absolutely clammoring for these products and poor runnerchicki, who makes everything completely by hand, start to finish, every bit of it, is keeping up as best as she can!
But on to the purpose of the post. I managed to snag a bottle of Curl Enhancing Jelly on of the first stocks. I actually think I may have gotten the last or second to last bottle because it went out of stock right afterward. Lucky me!
The packaging is really classy. Pump bottle, really easy to use, beautiful label. The scent is really subtle and pleasant. It's not thick but not thin in texture. Just like a jelly should be.
I applied this stuff over Jasmine's Babassu Butter Cream, which is quickly become an HG leave in for me. I raked in 2 nickle sized puddles of the leave in, then just scrunched a tad more in for good measure. I super soaked my hair, then applied one full pump (comes out to about a quarter sized puddle) to each side and upside down (so 3 puddles in all). I then applied a mix of Bioterra Gel and Herbal Essences Set Me Up gel. This was a mistake. I underestimated how much hold the jelly has alone. I definitely didn't need the Set Me Up. The crunch was pretty tricky to work with. The second day I used it, I used only the Bioterra. Much better! The jelly doesn't leave my hands sticky. This tells me that it's all good stuff in it, no fillers or funky polymers or polyquats or anything. Just good, natural, quality ingredients. Can't go wrong with that.
I allowed it to partially air dry, then diffused to totally dry since I had to go to a job interview (I know, I'm insane for trying a new hair product before an interview, but alas, I couldn't resist!). Here are the pics. This first one is from the first day (with the Bioterra and Set Me Up). As can see, there's no frizz. The curls are enhanced, just like the product says it will. Absolutely perfectly soft and touchable. Best hair day in a long time
This picture is from today. I used just the Bioterra on top and let it completely air dry. Not diffusing affects my curl tightness, so the lack of curl tightness is not due to losing the Set Me Up. Purely because I didn't diffuse.
I'm currently planning to order the Firm Hold Gel. So if it restocks and one of you take it, it's on!!
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