Comments on: Carol’s Daughter Tui Hair Oil ~ scented body products

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:44:07 +0000

Hi Princess, That seems to have been the impetus behind the company's creation and its earliest products, but I'm sure that users of many backgrounds would find the products interesting, if they have dry/curly/coarse hair or dry skin. Then again, some of the products, like the shower gels, soaps, and foot-care, would be fun for almost anyone to try!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:47:28 +0000

Thanks! And good luck with the stress, of any kind.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:23:05 +0000

Carol's Daughter was created for African-American hair and skin.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:30:02 +0000

Kevin, I agree. I've tried these products over & over, hoping to find something that works for me, but for someone with oily skin & fine, oily hair it's just too much grease. I like the concept and design of this line, but alas, I'll have to admire it on someone else!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:19:28 +0000

Thanks! That sounds pretty yummy, as does the shea souffle. I use the heavy duty stuff on my elbows and feet.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:51:02 +0000

I don't think it's illogical at all! Why should corn oil be any less 'natural' than soy? I'd just never heard of corn oil as a beauty treatment, which may be as much a result of me not paying attention as anything else.

Do try the HE when you get a chance. I have noticed a real improvement in my hair, especially along the hairline, where it was breaking off due to extreme stress and hair coloring (bad combo). I still color, but less often and the HE seems to be repairing some of the damage. Still working on the stress:-)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:34:13 +0000

Mamambear, I've heard that the Hair Elixir is very popular, so I might take a look at that next time I'm in Sephora. I agree that hair-type is an important factor; these are definitely not products for people with fine or oily hair. The corn oil in Tui was a first for me, too. For some reason, though, I'd rather use corn oil than silicones. I don't know how illogical that is!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:59:52 +0000

I've not tried the Tui hair oil but am a devotee of the Lisa's Hair Elixir, which I use as a scalp massage (as you did with Tui, prior to washing) and also just to rub a bit of it on my ends – I have very curly, dry hair. I think a lot depends upon the type of hair you have – if it's fine or if you really hate OIL, these ain't the products for you.
The Lisa's HE has a nice peppermint/sage smell that is part Aveda, part head shop and seems to help calm a fractious scalp and crabby hair. However, I use it sparingly as it can clash with certain perfumes.
Corn Oil? I didn't know that – LHE has soil and almond oil (no corn, as far as I can see on the label)….wonder if it would work if I just infused some Wesson with some essential oils? Just askin…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:31:13 +0000

Tama, LOL! I like the Shea Souffle, but maybe you'd prefer something denser! Check out the Rose and Lemon Hand Cream if you like heavy-duty moisture for your hands.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:59:37 +0000

Oooh, that's for me! The lardier the better .I'm not particularly dry, but like to be slathered in grease. I'll have to check out the line – I've looked at it at Sephora but haven't tried anything.