Thanks for the post , 100+% agree! I was never interested in trying Miss Jessies products( just wasnt drawn to them). Their buttercreme worked for twists, but the price was not worth the resultsespecially when I found blended beauty products. Good day. All in all I want something that works. But dont talk about how your products give women the ability to wear their natural hair, when yours isnt even natural. Practice what you preach. I think that MJ was one of the first products geared towards natural hair so ppl are more familiar with them. Bottom line, if Miss Jessies works great on my hair I will tell every single person interested what I use on my hair that I already get lot of comments about. It is used in the cosmetics industry and found in products like shampoos, hair conditioners, hair gels and skin care products. This stuff made my hair the frizzy in 1 hour of being outside what takes 2-3 days of my gel to do. I will NEVER use their products again. Its all marketing, which is why its important to read ingredients lists and do your research, as I stated before. Titi does have a silkener due to the volume of hair. I know Im sooooooo late on this blog. I am NOT against any product all natural or not. If you want to turn a side-eye even though said company is being shady then that is on you. But, at the same time, dont tout your company as being a thought leader in natural hair care and hand out lye like candy. I heard they are coming out with new stuff this June and I think its going to need to be more natural for them to stay relevant. Thanks so much for the great info. So since you call your self a researcher make sure your doing so thoroughly and not comparing apples to oranges. I think MJ is the first for a lot of people, if it works for you all good.
Thanks Elle! What a waste of money. Thanks for the heads up on MJ. I hear lots of African American women giving me that advice including some of my close friends but we will keep going natural and keep reading great blogs like yours! It even looks a little bit like it too. RIDIC! I know what works for me and use whatever works, whether it has mineral oil or not. My sole goal when using a product is does it work for my hair. It is absolutely irresponsible and down right ugly to post an article about a company and leave the original post there years later, even when it is no longer revelant. No offense, but I find it funny that you have never commented on anything on my site, yet visit this one (which is most likely the most controversial post I have on this blog), and are so invested yet you have not even tried the products yet? I became alarmed when my coils began to lengthen. Im confused as to why someone would go a a mission to dispell Elles PERSONAL OPINION?! The prices range from $22 to as high as $65 at my local Target and I cannot justify spending that much for one hair product that contains cheaper materials such as mineral oil. Theres a difference between talking trash just for the sake of it vs calling out shady business practices and you are calling them out. Water (Aqua), Emulsifying Wax NF, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxycitronellal, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Your email address will not be published. And dont plan to (UPDATE I actually did try them to form an educated and final opinion on the company due to some of the comments left on this blog that wanted to call me names like natural nazi and haterand no, I didnt like thembut that really isnt even the point. Required fields are marked *. Since that time, Miss Jessies has made some changes for the better, including adding the ingredients to their site, changing their tagline (to The Best Darn ProductsPeriod which is still a giggle but fair enough), and concentrating less on turning kinks into curls, although I still feel as if their main focus is curl definition. I just find it strange that people say they dont care what others do, but then post articles like this bashing a product. Its the first fabric softener type styling lotion that will leave your curls clothesline fresh and fluffy soft. You can share your positive opinion of the products without coming off like youre in a debate. To top it off the economy is horrible right now. You can surely disagree, but going on a research expedition reporting your findings is just silly. I have two jars Ive gotten at meetups. This is HER blog, with HER opinions. Carols Daughters has been known for its natural beauty products for more than 20 years. Do you Im sure there are some things that work for my hair that do not work for you hair, so you wouldnt use my products. I love your blog. Too dam expensive and false advertising. My mother has used grease on my hair since I was a little girl. This is the very reason I never ever wanted to jump in the Miss Jessie line.
I have been natural for over 3 years and I finally decided to try MJ products. From my perspective, whether you are mixed, or not has no bearing on products. Be a responsible journalist (be it professionally or not) be responsible for what you put out there! As for me and my kinks, we will continue rocking with the smaller brands who cater to my hait type/texture, and allow me to save a few dollars. Very informative, analytical and nice.
I just recently subscribed and just received your new post. Thank you for presenting such a great argument! I can further assist you with product questions you may have. Thank you so much for this blog! Women of color are very knowledgeable on hair so they(Miss Jessies) cant try to sell us grease and call it curly meringue. the products scent alone would be enough for me to not buy it again, but add to that the dryness it caused on my hair, split ends.smh.shady business tactics etc.. Bravo! FINE! So do you! The samples I received this week clearly state the following: Curly Butter Creme Water, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Mineral Oilblah blah blah Wow, so much excitement over simeones right to have an opinion! I am newly trying to embrace my curls, and am an uninformed consumer. there are other products that are around the same price as theirs (hair rules for example) and i dont think that products at that price can afford to have reviews that mixed. XOXOXO. ? I mean, youre right.
DMDM hydantoin works as a preservative because the released formaldehyde makes the environment less favorable to the microorganisms. It spreads so smoothly and feels as light as a feather on your curls. I recently received some free Miss Jessies Samples a gift from my mom who also got the samples for free (from Sheckys Shopping event) and I tried out the Super Sudsy Slip Shampoo( I think thats the name) and Curly Meringue. But admittedly, they dont annoy me *as much. Over the years, Ive learned that hair product with non natural colors cant be truly natural. On top of that, I found that the ingredients used to be way better, but when they became more mainstream they changed the formula without informing anyone. They normally have two for one sales around that time. (If you go to the MJ website you can click the live chat and ask them anything you want) this is what i got. Thanks for this post & I highly recommend KCC & THERE shampoo, etc. Theres nothing wrong with doing both but being known for one more than the other. And it also provides a great shine. So, for me, as well as I suspect for others, this is mainly an ethical issue. I just buy those 1.99 treatment packets in the store thats the same amount for any treatment packet. But as consumers we need to do research and read ingredients in products. Im not even that opposed to them anymore, there are some other companies that make natural products that are just as shadester, I guess thats how you make money in this day and age. Did I also mention that a hair consult at Miss Jessies is $75, and they charge you $50 to wash the product out of your hair so they can do an accurate assessment of your naked hair? Please be aware that we are making changes regarding ingredients, this usually takes time, it can not happen overnight. 
P.S. I am not a professional blogger and do not have a staff. They have also added the ingredients to the site since I wrote this (praise baby Jesus! Wet not wash hair removing all product, twist or braid formation, and straight styles leaving your hair free form for your 1st visit. When I indicated researching ingredients I was referring to the fact that Carols Daughter Hair Milk isnt natural either even though you indicated that it is. Everyday, someone asks me what do you do to get those gorgeous curls?. clients would of Miss Jessies would come in for the Hair Milk (old formula, mind you) to apply to their hair post Miss Jessies texturizer. But Kinky curly custard is my new found loooove! No moisturizer could lengthen your curls -and stay without help. [1][2] NO THANK YOU! Also, as a blogger, I can give my opinion on a company No one would be upset if my opinion was praising, so why be upset because its critical?
All the products are garbage they are all just jars of grease and did nothign but damage my natural hair!! But okay! I am not knocking anyone who uses Miss Jessies and likes it in any way. I peeped the Miss Jessies game back in 2005 when i worked for Carols Daughter (at the Brooklyn store mind you before the large expansion). This is a personal opinion, just like Elle we can do the research on our own and not rely on the next person to do so. Please list the products that should not be in natural products please. Poison Ivy is all natural but you dont want to rub that all over your face. I think when it comes to Miss Jessies the proof is in the pudding. Nope. ME: Thanx for your help ! i absolutely *hated* the scent (smelt like cheap mens cologne, and strongly at that not good!). I refuse to have my daughter relax or even texturize her hair. Miko is all natural. Natural, not ALL natural. Ive tried selling what I have on Craigslist no takers in Baltimore or Annapolis, hmm?
I have 400+ posts, one cannot expect me to continuously update my posts based on the marketing efforts of a company unless someone brings it to my attention, as you did so thanks! Many of her ingredients are natural but there are some emulsifiers, pH adjusters, emollients, silicones, etc that are not considered natural. How phony! Also, please note: mineral oil is not simply used in hair products. Additionally, I dont care if your article is positive or negative. There are just so many other products out that produce similar results at a fraction of the cost. I hate that there are black owned companies taking advantage of their own people. Miss Jessie wont get a penny from me. You mean ingredients? I am disappointed to find out Miss Jessies Curly Pudding has formaldehyde as one of its ingredients. Im sure your followers love your reviews. Guess Im back to the drawing board. The only time they sell major product is when they do the BOGO sale. Ive been natural for about 17 months, previously mild texturized so transitioning wasnt too difficult. Thats not my hair journey, but as it is the priority for several women, I cant be mad at them for capitalizing on that marketing angle. I saw the video about shingling and tried itAnd I felt like I was shellacing my hair with relaxer because my hair was completely white/purplish, but at least it smelled good. My hair was soft, full, had a light hold though, and, I loved the scent. ever since i was transitioning i have heard about all natural products like kinky curly and curls brand, that stuff was crap in my hair and i would use miss jessies instead any day. About Us \ Press \ Newsletter \ Be on Un-ruly \ Work With Us \ Terms \ Privacy \ Advertise \ Meet Up\ Discover Yeluchi by Un-ruly. Why Miss Jessies Will NEVER See a Dime From Me (Okay they saw a dime ortwo). Sneaky huh? I havent been this disappointed in a hair product in a LONG time. I will say that while I do like my results Im not completely sold just yet on whether or not Id purchase it again (especially at regular price). Hm. Why is it that they have to charge out the ass for products for US? I was so fooled by Miss Jessies products and bought over $400 worth of junk. Hair care companies (them private mom and pop stores online) IS GETTING DAMN HELL RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED For a 8oz bottles!!! My daughter is mixed but has pretty tight curls and I know if other mixed kids whose curls are much more loose as well as non mixed kids whose curls are just like my daughters. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Un-ruly was created to celebrate and inspire the versatility and beauty of Black hair and women. DMDM hydantoin is an organic compound belonging to a class of compounds known as hydantoins. Be blessed, Elle! I used the Pillow Soft Curls on Friday and my hair was so frizzy and dry. this volume of hair without a silkener will take at least 2 hours to style and 3hours to dry.
Who says it has to be all natural to work. Thank God we have people like you who can educate us without the HUB BUB. I also had a bit of build-up from it the next day, but I didnt mind that so much because I just re-wetted my hair a bit and used up whatever product was left in my hair from the day before. And thats cool. I have a mixed daughter with beautiful curly hair but does require lots of meintenance especially because she is an active 8 year old. So true!!!! FUN! Interesting, right? Our products help those who DO NOT want Alternating chemicals such as relaxers, as said before we help people without changing their hair CHEMICALLY. Do you guys realize how much real estate is in New York. im looking at my pack of curly pudding right now.no mineral oil. Each hair, skin and body indulgence collection is infused with rare ingredients that bring out your natural beauty. So if these products are not all natural they are advertising them as such. i admit i purchased the missjessies conditioner during the holidays because it was buy one get one few. The price of mineral oil used in Miss Jessies is cheaper than coconut and avocado oils used in such products as Shea Moisture and Camille Rose Naturals but why are the Shea Moisture and other products much cheaper than Miss Js?
But you wont see ME doing it. And by the wayas my credibility as a blogger is shot, yours is as a commenter as well. It is perfect for achieving static-free, big, soft, curly hair that we all dream about. I read the ingredients, didnt see the word formaldehyde-but, I had a gut feeling when I saw DMDM Hydantoin. You are correct.
However, once most of us became more familiar with our natual hair and started researching ingredients, it became irrational to us to pay the prices MJ charges for the same ingredients that are in Blue Magic or Lusters Pink Lotion etc.,. Basically, the only positive thing about this product was the slip factor.. Thanks for posting your honest opinion of MJs products. The companys name sake is from the same place my family is from and I dont care what anyone has to say about their products. But I soooooooo LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!! It was a lot less expensive than Miss Jessies but it rendered my hair heavy , stiff, and kind of sticky to the touch. Now, these ingredients are not bad for the hair per se, but uhhhh, isnt that the same stuff that was in my $3 grease from Sallys (that I had just thrown away)? That speaks volumes to me about your credibility as a blogger and/or reviewer of a product. As an informed consumer, you can fact check as well. Thank you so much I was going to buy that crap tomorrow so saved me some money. Mery: The silkner only helps loosen the hair texture to help it be more manageable.
Will I take down this post? A less than$3.00 bottle of Aussie Moist Conditioner and a Denman Brush give me the most beautiful curls in the world. I know what you meanbut girlsimmer! Please dont misunderstand this last reply. it seemed very misleading. i tried sample-size baby buttercream and one other, forgot which one. Please dont tell me that doesnt sound like the most bollocks response ever. I really like the results, my curls look shiny, well moisturized and have great definition! and hair leave ins in 16oz bottles ARE NOW ALLLLL COPY CATTING all the otha sistahs on the internet sites and damn hell REDUCING THERE PACKAGINGS Of there shampoos, and conditioners and leave ins to crappy 8oz sizesand then RACK UP THE COSTS OF the price of a 16oz bottle pricing to the 8oz bottles!!?? It has its share of unnatural ingredients (see list below). Mery: We have a stretched silkining creme but its just a styling creme not the chemical process. Too much money for a jar of mineral oil and countless other items proven to not be good for the hair. But my hairstylist recommended MJ Buttercreme for healthy growth. I honestly do not understand how a jar of grease can damage anyones hair. One of the ladies on NaturallyCurly contacted them about the fact that Titi didnt say she had a texturizer, and they responded with this: Our products do not have alternating chemicals such as Lye. OMG I LOVE YOU! I have to say, this made me officially DONE with MJ as well. I have tried LOTS including picking up a bottle of Kinky Curly. Leave-In and Smoothing GelReview, Why Miss Jessie's Will NEVER See a Dime From Me (Okay they saw a dime or two), Product Review: AG Re: Coil Curl Activator, I Tried The Doux Mousse Def andWhy I'm Not Doing Set Styles For the Rest of Summer. As stated, just because something is all natural does not mean that it will work properly on your hair or not be damaging to it. i fell for the impeccable design and label! Have I tried Miss Jessies? I wont lie, they leave a bad taste in my mouth. Well two years later, and two BOGOs sales Im done with MJ. One thing I do know for sure is that texturizers arent natural and I hate when women think they are natural sporting that lol, it makes me laugh and wonder do these people really want to love and embrace their natural hair texture or are they just trying to fit into what society calls good hair lol. They have also opened a salon called CurlBar, where they only do curly styles (no chemicals). As for their salon, I was somewhat interested in paying them a visit, but was on the fence because their own FAQ and Before/After sections did not seem quite right. I dont see any mention that their products are the Best Darn Products for natural hair period. They are for sure off my list! This begs the question as to why MJ has not followed suit. (Supposedly no harmful chemicals-even claimed to be all natural) My hair looked amazing all down my back for 2 months-until it began falling out. THENI found out that Titi (one of the co-owners of Miss Jessies) has a silkener ie texturizer so she can get the look she wants without spending as much time on her hair. She didnt ask about the products, can you read?!! DMDM hydantoin is an antimicrobial formaldehyde releaser preservative with the trade name Glydant. 
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