Silk Therapy greasiness I bought Silk Therapy to help my heat-damaged hair. I have naturally wavy/curly hair that is pretty long (maybe 5 inches past my shoulders). I've been putting the serum in my palm, about the size of a nickel, and working it in from my scalp to the ends of my hair - like the instructions say. I do this while my hair is wet since the instructions say it doesn't matter if your hair is wet or dry. Also, I put the serum on my hair prior to any hair products like gel or hairspray. Every time I do this, my hair looks like a greasy mess! What am I doing wrong? I had to stop using it during the day because my hair looks so awful. Instead, I put it on my dry hair before I go to bed at night. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Silk Therapy greasiness I bought Silk Therapy to help my heat-damaged hair. I have naturally wavy/curly hair that is pretty long (maybe 5 inches past my shoulders). I've been putting the... » Read More Silk Therapy greasiness I bought Silk Therapy to help my heat-damaged hair. I have naturally wavy/curly hair that is pretty long (maybe 5 inches past my shoulders). I've been putting the serum in my palm, about the size of a nickel, and working it in from my scalp to the ends of my hair - like the instructions say. I do this while my hair is wet since the instructions say it doesn't matter if your hair is wet or dry. Also, I put the serum on my hair prior to any hair products like gel or hairspray. Every time I do this, my hair looks like a greasy mess! What am I doing wrong? I had to stop using it during the day because my hair looks so awful. Instead, I put it on my dry hair before I go to bed at night. Any suggestions would be appreciated! « Show Less
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As a user of this product for many years, I've learned that a little goes a long way. I'd recommend you reduce the amount you use ~ go from a nickel size to pea size. Bet you'll like it a lot better!
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I too used this for years, but not recently. I'm glad to find it available on Amazon, and it's half the price of a local beauty supply store in SoCal. It's a great product and revitalizes the hair and gives it a healthy shine. I agree with previous comments...a little goes a long way. Good luck. Nancy
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Use a lot less, it does not take much. I have long hair too and use 2 or 3 drops at a time. If I use too much I get the greases too. Rub it into your hands then your hair, and I try to put most of it in the hair not the scalp. Start on the hair under your hair, near the scalp and then the lengths of hair, do the top last.
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The problem could also be the products with which you are combining Silk Therapy. I suggest you try applying the Silk Therapy first and, if you feel you need to use gel, use only a tiny bit and increase it gradually. I did find that certain types of gel do not react well with Silk Therapy and did make my hair greasy. I stopped using gels altogether.
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It is a moisturizing agent for your hair. As for flexibility, if you referring to body, then you will need other styling tools like foam rollers that you can leave in and other styling agents that will help keep the waves after you remove the rollers. I use foam rollers after I wash my hair and let it dry that way. Sometimes, to help it along, I use the hairdryer as well. But with stick straight hair like you, I spritz with a ton of hairspray depending on the weather. Usually, without any product, my hair will straighten out in 6 hours in the office, after sleeping in the rollers overnight. Hope this helps. It is a moisturizing agent for your hair. As for flexibility, if you referring to body, then you will need other styling tools like foam rollers that you can leave in and other styling agents that will help keep the waves after you remove the rollers. I use foam rollers after I wash my hair and let it dry that way. Sometimes, to help it along, I use the hairdryer as well. But with stick straight hair like you, I spritz with a ton of hairspray depending on the weather. Usually, without any product, my hair will straighten out in 6 hours in the office, after sleeping in the rollers overnight.... » Read More It is a moisturizing agent for your hair. As for flexibility, if you referring to body, then you will need other styling tools like foam rollers that you can leave in and other styling agents that will help keep the waves after you remove the rollers. I use foam rollers after I wash my hair and let it dry that way. Sometimes, to help it along, I use the hairdryer as well. But with stick straight hair like you, I spritz with a ton of hairspray depending on the weather. Usually, without any product, my hair will straighten out in 6 hours in the office, after sleeping in the rollers overnight. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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HiYou will do a shampo and condition and then you will apply it for 15 or 20 minute Better if you can heat up and you don't you will take it out and shampo and rise again ...For me it work a lot I'm blonde and my hair is pretty healthy
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My hair is extremely curly also, and I don't wear it totally straight. What I like best about the treatment is that your hair can be straight or curly afterward. You don't loose any body, it's more like it seals your hair against moisture. I used to use 3 products on my hair after shampooing, now I don't use any products. I just blow dry with a large round brush (it takes about half the time now) and then curl it with a large curling iron -- so it has like large, soft curls when I'm done. I sometimes gets a little curlier (I live near a lake and have high humidity, sometimes it also gets wet in the rain) between shampoos, but never "frizzy". If that happens, I just touch up with the curling iron and it's back to the large, soft curls. This is the best my hair has ever been in my life and I'm over 50! Your hair will feel so soft and smooth, and YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
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hi how are you I just recently tried this product..the only reason why I tried this Friday it was I was about to do surgery and was told to try this first ihave long hair and even with the long hair it can still be seen this product does not blend in with your skin and there's not a makeup that you can put over it that will make it look like your skinunless you have a short hairstyle that will cover the size of your face your ears your neck it will not work ..I think this product is for short term use for an evening out or if you are a performer print that and that's about it if you're like me and want long term results this product is definitely not for you..and wearing this I am very aware of how I turn my head how my hair is covering it is just not good for me so I guess it has a lot to do but your use is for take care God bless
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Unfortunately, I didn't have good results using this product on my natural hair color of strawberry light brown hair that's naturally wavey. It caused my hair to be brittle and break off and fall out. I do not recommend this product for use on any type of hair. Especially hair that has been processed (i.e. permed, colored, tinted, frosted). I do recommend asking a "hair professional" which hair growth product would be best for your type of hair, rather then trying something that may damage your hair. My hair is still in the process of healing from the use of this product and it has been several months since I tried this product. Good luck to you! Unfortunately, I didn't have good results using this product on my natural hair color of strawberry light brown hair that's naturally wavey. It caused my hair to be brittle and break off and fall out. I do not recommend this product for use on any type of hair. Especially hair that has been processed (i.e. permed, colored, tinted, frosted). I do recommend asking a "hair professional" which hair growth product would be best for your type of hair, rather then trying something that may damage your hair. My hair is still in the process of healing from the use of this product and it... » Read More Unfortunately, I didn't have good results using this product on my natural hair color of strawberry light brown hair that's naturally wavey. It caused my hair to be brittle and break off and fall out. I do not recommend this product for use on any type of hair. Especially hair that has been processed (i.e. permed, colored, tinted, frosted). I do recommend asking a "hair professional" which hair growth product would be best for your type of hair, rather then trying something that may damage your hair. My hair is still in the process of healing from the use of this product and it has been several months since I tried this product. Good luck to you! « Show Less
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Hi Ann! I use Pravana on my 17 year old daughters hair and I use it on my hair. That being said, I did notice some breakage on my daughter's hair (similar to what you get after relaxing). Now, the relaxer is completely gone and her hair has grown about 3 inches (over a years time). I have been getting Chi thermal styling for a few years now so putting this over the top of that was fine. Bottom line (I'm sure this was not that helpful - sorry) is that the product says you can put it over a relaxer or color and you can but you will see some breakage on your ends for awhile until the relaxer is completely grown out. I prefer the Bio Ionic Agave Smoothing Treatment System and my daughter prefers Pravana. Hi Ann! I use Pravana on my 17 year old daughters hair and I use it on my hair. That being said, I did notice some breakage on my daughter's hair (similar to what you get after relaxing). Now, the relaxer is completely gone and her hair has grown about 3 inches (over a years time). I have been getting Chi thermal styling for a few years now so putting this over the top of that was fine. Bottom line (I'm sure this was not that helpful - sorry) is that the product says you can put it over a relaxer or color and you can but you will see some breakage on your ends for awhile until the relaxer... » Read More Hi Ann! I use Pravana on my 17 year old daughters hair and I use it on my hair. That being said, I did notice some breakage on my daughter's hair (similar to what you get after relaxing). Now, the relaxer is completely gone and her hair has grown about 3 inches (over a years time). I have been getting Chi thermal styling for a few years now so putting this over the top of that was fine. Bottom line (I'm sure this was not that helpful - sorry) is that the product says you can put it over a relaxer or color and you can but you will see some breakage on your ends for awhile until the relaxer is completely grown out. I prefer the Bio Ionic Agave Smoothing Treatment System and my daughter prefers Pravana. « Show Less
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BioSilk Silk Therapy Original is weightless leave-in silk replenishing and reconstructing treatment that helps repair, smooth and protect all hair types. Place a small amount of Silk Therapy in the palms and apply from the scalp to the ends. May be used on wet or dry hair or skin. Use as often as necessary.
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I'm pretty sure thats not it's purpose but I have always had long hair so I can't tell you if it helped w/ that or not. It's suppose to bring back Your natural hormones during pre or during menopause. It can help w/ many issues and I have noticed it working w/ my body to help issues not listed. These are the listed self - Evaluations questions from Never to Constantly: Headaches, increased heart rate, sweat more often, mood swings, cry more often, Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, burning, and or itchiness. I needed it for Hot flashes. Sorry if I wasn't any help. ♡
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Hi Goybabe, I love WEN. I have short, naturally curly hair and it has a tendency to dry out. I use only the shampoo/conditioner. I use a good amount and massage it in really well, then let it set for about 3 minutes, then rinse well. You will love it! I guess if you have long hair, you should use a large tooth comb to be sure it is delivered to all of your hair.
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I use it like a spray in- leave in conditioning mist. Basically spray /spritz into hair and then lightly scrunch hair to refresh your style. It works on either dry or slightly damp hair. I have really long hair so I usually lift and spritz on slightly damp hair and then I spray the ends of my hair a little more. Follow with a small amount of Wen styling gel on ends also to prevent flyaways as the hair dries. Smells great ...hair is soft and feels wonderful.
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Hey Julieann! Honestly,I don't know. But, nothing beats a failure like a try. I use the steamer to untangle my hair ( the steamer releases my curls and tangles) and help it open up so it can accept the product( my hair is stubborn). Steam on my curls made them looser and gave them moisture. But that's how my hair reacts. Try this. Put a roller in your (dry) hair overnight. In the morning, turn on the shower and let the steam fill the room. Dont let it get wet. After you shower, let your hair dry air dry and take out the roller and that will tell you how your hair reacts to steam. Hope this helps. Good luck. Hey, keep in touch and let me know how this works for you Hey Julieann! Honestly,I don't know. But, nothing beats a failure like a try. I use the steamer to untangle my hair ( the steamer releases my curls and tangles) and help it open up so it can accept the product( my hair is stubborn). Steam on my curls made them looser and gave them moisture. But that's how my hair reacts. Try this. Put a roller in your (dry) hair overnight. In the morning, turn on the shower and let the steam fill the room. Dont let it get wet. After you shower, let your hair dry air dry and take out the roller and that will tell you how your hair reacts to steam. Hope this... » Read More Hey Julieann! Honestly,I don't know. But, nothing beats a failure like a try. I use the steamer to untangle my hair ( the steamer releases my curls and tangles) and help it open up so it can accept the product( my hair is stubborn). Steam on my curls made them looser and gave them moisture. But that's how my hair reacts. Try this. Put a roller in your (dry) hair overnight. In the morning, turn on the shower and let the steam fill the room. Dont let it get wet. After you shower, let your hair dry air dry and take out the roller and that will tell you how your hair reacts to steam. Hope this helps. Good luck. Hey, keep in touch and let me know how this works for you « Show Less
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I have used MTG and it was a very, very small amount. I now have significant hair loss in the back. The amount you should use is none and how often is never. I believed the claims which other girls stated that it helped their hair grow. I now wonder if I was duked and I question the accuracy of those claims.
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I end up with a wet look after my hair dries, I don't believe this is from the Moroccan oil tho, I use a few different products to get my curls looking the way I want. I don't like the wet look I get, which I believe is from my gel I use so once my hair starts to dry a little I just scrunch it a bit with my hand and the wet look is gone.
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Hello, the product is amazing and I had another treatment done three months after the first application and considering that I normally use to relax my hair and did not need too, even better.The first day you have it done the hair seems heavy and somehow sticky but will be gone once you rinse out the following day.Take care.
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I am a hairdresser who has been using this off and on for about 20 years. I'm a natural level 5 . I have mixed white now especially on the front right part, only about 25% grey throughout I would say. I have fine curly hair. Do not use heat or a cap. It needs to dry on your head. 1 hour is perfect. Do not shampoo out, just rinse though all the way through till water runs clear. I do not shampoo for several days, though you can after 24 hours. I use this and occasionally Clairol soy creme permanent haircolor in between henna treatments with no problem.
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I want to thank you for posting this review. I am in a simular situation as yourself. I have vowed to stop using relaxers due to thinning in the crown of my head. I have thick corse hair and stopped perming it around December of 2007 and have only had it washed and flat ironed since then. I have been fearing that the flat iron would not work after a while. But after reading your post my mind is at ease. Thanks for the conditioning tips also. :)