CAROL'S DAUGHTER MIMOSA HAIR HONEY!
Goddess Granny here with an ax to grind and a mission to accomplish: FTC: it's not a good week to mess with my Meg...have had yet another stray virus come to call at the ranch and am finally feeling like I can do some virtual a**-whooping from here in Texas! I am feeling a bit beat-up from travel, the change of seasons,the flippin' daylight savings time change thing, (whose idea IS this???) and the fact that it's been one hell of a year so far in many ways. My skin is protesting via a perfect pimple on my chin (Apotek mask to the rescue!) my body is weak, my eyes are tight and dry and damn it: even my usual nothing to worry about hair is FREAKING out ! 
It's just a case of Aunty Ugly coming to call I guess,the bi**h doesn't realize Halloween is over? Seriously I could haunt more than a house right now and starting this week, have kicked my own butt into high-gear in hopes of getting my self back looking and feeling like the Goddess I am!!!
Hot soothing baths with ginger tea to sip, lovingly applied healing skin-masks, a fresh pedicure, as much sleep as my husband will allow without waking me to ask if I think "it's cold enough out for a long-sleeved shirt?" (WTH???)_but seriously,my frazzled and vitamin-lacking hair needed something more than a slather of conditioner under a shower cap! It's been lying there un-loved and rather ratty for a couple of days so because I usually love my hair, I started doing a bit of research to find "something" that might be gentle enough not to do any more damage but also packed a PUNCH when it came to the shine-factor as well and to treat it with some extra TLC.
FTC: this one's alllllll on me peeps!!! I'm raving about this amazing product that I discovered and purchased all by my lonesome simply because it IS amazing!
"Herbal-infused pomade that improves manageability and smoothes fly-aways while delivering a sweet scent! The blend's lack of water makes it perfect to fight the frizzies...Alkanet,an herb native to the Mediterranean this hair dress with it's bright citrus hue while nettles soothe scalp irritation and sage provides natural antibacterial qualities."
I couldn't whip up a better batch of hair-soup that promised to help out better myself and thanks to the fabulous people at "Carol's Daughter". I can stay out of the kitchen yet another day. I can't begin to tell you how much I like this company and their products! They are pure, effective, classy, and created by Lisa Price aka "Carol's Daughter" with the utmost concern for not only healing and treating without harsh chemicals but also beautifully! Her roster of celebrity fans is impressive as are her ever-growing and ever-delicious products: "Almond Cookie Shea Souffle", "Jamician Punch Sea Salt Scrub",and her incredible line of hair products for all types of hair have not only kept Lisa in biz, but allowed her to thrive for more than 15 years and to open a flagship store in Harlem, NY in 2005. I love when she says that her "products are still made by hand...just a lot more of them!" I am huge on women-owed businesses and intend to try as much as I can in her amazing line!
Back to the issue at hand: my dead-hair! I started browsing the site after reading SO many reviews that were SO full of praise for the hair products at Carol's Daughter, I started to suspect that something wonderful lurked in those pages that would be my ticket back to beautiful hair. Who could possibly refuse a name like "Mimosa Hair Honey" touted to be a "light styling butter for all types of hair" that promised incredible shine and no split ends? My fingers couldn't hit that "BUY" button fast enough! And the price was so incredible that I seriously wondered how it could be so very highly praised my so many indeed in this current market of ridiculously-priced hair products that contain everything under the sun and promise the moon?
I had the generous (a whopping 8 oz.!) but humble tub of hair honey butter in my hand in no time and it smelled SO damn good when I opened it,I literally got some stuck in my nose! TMI... just an amazingly clean and sweet, sexy and soft smell like nothing before...Did I dare hope it would feel as good? Oh yeah Baby: like BUTTA'!!! A creamy, silky, potion that you only need a small amount of to fix ALL that ails your hair!!! You can use this on wet or dry hair, all over or on the ends, before or after styling...you can't go wrong and can't mess up-it's simply that forgiving and good!
No water in it at all...an infusion of red roses, marigolds, red clover, bright orange, amatto seeds, and esential oils of sweet orange. NO parabens, petroleum, mineral oil or artificial colors...damn, this girl is GOOD!
I'm here to tell y'all in front of the FTC and the world that I won't be without a jar of Carol's Daughter's "Mimosa hair Honey" again! It's truly one of the most delightful and effective hair products I have ever had the immense pleasure of using and you know what?
My hair is soft, shining, looks amazing and sleek, smells so darn good I huff it when I'm typing and is back to it's former glory!!! Mission accomplished and a new fav product found!!! Read the over 100 testimonials on the site and be sure to check out some of the other really superb products they offer while you are there: it's going to take me quite a while to get to the bottom of my hair-honey but Honey, it's going to be a lovely trip!
Do you also have times when you look in the mirror and want to scream? How do you entertain "Aunty Ugly" when she comes to call and fix things up fast?
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I love Carol's Daughter! The company has some amazing products with great ingredients! I will have to check this one out. Great review GG! Relax and be sure to take care of yourself. You seem tense. Screw the FTC!! Fight the power!!
:) Thanks so much! I am MUCH better now,as is my hair. :)Classic case of trying to do too much but it's all downhill from here!Hanging out on Meg's is my "zen-time..."
I love everything that is Carol's Daughter--it is definitely most popular amongst mixed-race and minority ladies here in Brooklyn and it works on my hair/skin just fine too.. but for someone with fine or stick straight hair, I wouldn't recommend many of the products--they'd just grease you up and make it droop.The skin and body & body products are absolutely divine.Also, Lisa's first store was actually opened in Brooklyn in 1999 and she started creating the line in the 80s when she worked on the Cosby Show--very cool.
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Wow that product has some terrific reviews!I really hate it when Aunt Ugly comes around, but usually getting enough rest and relaxing does the trick. I hope you feel better!
I'm always on the fence with Carol's Daughter. My mother & sister love the brand, but I'm a bit unsure. I see raves about the products, but I also see not so good things... like products drying their hair out. I suppose the only way to know for sure is to try it out myself.
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This looks lovely, as did the rest of the items on their site. I really want to try the Wash Away the Oil Essential Serum for oily skin. I've heard of using oil products to combat the skins own oil. Anyone tried this?
Indi
I'm at the end of a week-long flu, so I can definitely relate to your 'attack of the uglies' Goddess Granny! Hope you're feeling better soon. ♥
initially, i liked this product but i rarely use it now b/c my hair feels greasy and weighed down.
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Indi-The serum is great! It really works. Give it a try!
you had me at fly aways! i have terrible fly aways and i'm always using harsh gel to pat it down (it only stay down for so long). i found a lot of the products from the supermarket end up making my scalp dry and itch, thanks for the great review! will definitely be digging deeper into this product!
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Goddess Granny-You always make me smile and your Goddess Factor could never be diminished in my eyes, no matter what your hair looks like! I can't wait to give this line a try, I've always wanted to but never did. Now I can with confidence, Thanks! Love you girl!
Indi-yes, I have heard of using oil to combat oil. Check out Dr. Haucshka's Normalizing Day Oil, the premise is such that when you put oil on your skin, the bio feedback stops your skin from producing more unnecessary oil. I use it to help with unwanted redness but now I never even get a little bit oily in my T-Zone. It's an amazing product, check it out~
like laxmorena said...i too am on the fence about these products..still sounds interesting though, since i hate having to use gel
I saw Carol's Daughter products at CostCo today and I didn't recognize the brand, so reading about it here is a huge coincidence! I feel like Aunty Ugly has taken up residence in my place! I try to fight out-run and out-weight lift her, but she's still here.
That sounds like a little piece of heaven!When Aunty Ugly takes up residence in my house I usually confine myself to the house until I've managed to conceal and mend enough to make myself presentable.
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Try relaxing by wrapping yourself in a warm cozy blanket and drinking some hot chocolate. It always works for me =)
Aunty Ugly is a regular visitor now. Seems shes taken up residence at my front door like the paparazzi and pops up when I open the door to leave for work in the morning. BAM! "Hi I'm back" shes screaming at me as I run to the my car, literally run! Fortunately I've learned many tips and tricks and found some fabulous new products that have helped me outrun her. The Hair Honey frizzy rescue definitely is something I can use, and I love that the product has no water in it, I can just imagine it has great hold and isn't as dissolvable as some others I've tried. Thanks Goddess Granny and hope you are dong better!
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What a great review. I bet that you still looked great though goddess_granny. When Aunty Ugly comes over to my house, I tend to reach for the chocolate, which generally makes the problem worse, not better
hmm I've never heard of Carol's Daughter, but I do love honey products! I'll have to check out the site, thanks for the review (just in time for xmas gifts!).
these product is awesome i've tried it a few times and have always love the results
I ran over Auntie Ugly with my car yesterday. (I got tired of her following me everywhere.) That wench just popped right back up like nothing happened.
I just love it when a company doesn't flood their products with water to make them cheaper, don't you? The products seem to always work better and you're getting your money's worth of fantastic, rich product and not agua. And the fact that you can use it on wet or dry hair is just so nice - one less product to clutter up the vanity. Oh, sorry, I forgot who I was talking to. :) I'll probably just buy something else to take up the space.
I just got a haircut and ordered a big batch of Jessicurl so I'm all out of hair money at the mo. I'll keep this in mind though so I can get hair as nice as a Goddess'!
I want to be a hair queen too! It sounds delightful and makes me so sad at the same time. During my move a few months back, I had to leave all my hair products and goodies behind, now all I have is hairspray and pommade until I can afford better. :(
Aunt Ugly, don't call my relatives's names, after all she can't help the way she was born all. You just have to be nice to her and pamper her a little, that's all she really wants. A little attention, a little moisturizer, a nice fragrant bath and a sweet smelling balm to make a bad day better. I love the Carol's daughter body moisturizers,they smell divine, i tried the hair products and well, oil to oil only ends up like the Exxon Valdeze with my hair. The hair products are just too rich for my hair. But they do smell wonderful.
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HIMEKOSORANO: You ran over Aunt Ugly with your car because you were tired of her following you around..... THAT is hilarious, love it! I'll keep it in mind the next she shows up at my place.....
This sounds great I am always on the look out for a way to tame frizzies and you have to love all the testimonials!! Great price.
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I am with you --always trying to find small independently owned companies that are owned by women. I have tried a few of carols daughters products and have not found my Wow one yet but have not tried this one. I could give you a few other companies to try if you ever want them. I am on a hair forum and have become a fan of reading and listening to others .....there are so many great companies. I had tried to purchase online from a certain company (product on my top 3 list on profile) and couldn't get a code to work so i emailed the company. I received a reply email within minutes that included a phone number. I called and it was the owner and she went over which products she would recommend for me, asked about me, and told me about a few products she was planning on releasing this year. I was absolutely amazed at how genuine and sweet she was.I love that you guys are trying to stick by some of these companies and hope we continue to ;)
i've never heard of this company! it sounds so great... i especially love that it uses natural products (:
I've never actually tried anything by Carol's Daughter, but I've only heard good things about their products. It's a company that's always interested me, but for some reason I've never bought anything from them.It sounds like you're having an extremely stressful week. Hopefully it's going better by now :)
I have never used any of Carol's Daughter's product but but after reading this I went online and purchased! I can't wait to get it and try it!!! :)
Usually my hair is the one aspect of my appearance that I can count on to look great, but lately, it is so hit or miss. I can't remember the last time I had a day when I really felt like I was looking great, but I figure that if I can get my hair restored to it's original glory, it would be a good start. I can't believe that Costco carries this brand, I need to check it out, I always thought I would have to go online to try it out.
I definitely need this one, STAT! Since chopping off my hair it hasn't behaved well. I don't have the time to blow it out everyday, plus that is totally damaging to my hair! I need this, seriously!
Indi i definately think oil to combat oil works, i love the jason natural vitamin e oul (lots of other ladies have found their skin to be alot less oily since using this) the theory is that your skin is only oily because its dehydrated so producing extra oil to compensate-so moisturised skin should be less oily (i used to avoid moisturiser like the plague because i was so oily i thought it would only make it worse but now i always moisturise and my "oily problem" is no more!)
Did you say it combats the frizzies? Well, move over Goddess Granny because here I come. My hair is screaming for some help and this stuff sounds devine.
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Very recently I looked in the mirror to discover my face was peeling so bad it looked like I had leprasy!!! And 20 mins before I had to go to worK!!! LolSo I just scrubbed and scrubbed and then moisturized the hell out of it!!I don't wvwn try with my hair anymore. If it;s having.... one of those days. I just step aside and grap a pony tain and mouse and slick it back.
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Great review...Every product in that line seems to be made of ingredients that are chosen with such care and smell crazy delicious--what more can you ask? BTW, "Aunty Ugly" = hilarious :D
I love the sound of all these Carol's Daughter products. I have to read up on them more, because I am nervous about them weighing down my all ready heavy hair. I have those days where I look in the mirror and I'm just like EWWA! On those days I make sure to do my hair really well and wear fun earrings and an outfit.
Aunty Ugly must be eliminated! OK, so I'm a Jessicurl devotee... although I do try some other lines occasionally. Like most curly girls, I have a truckload of hair products, because there's always the promise of something really spectacular that will change my life. Sigh...So anyway, one day at Sephora I picked up a jar of Carol's Daughter's Healthy Hair Butter. OH YUM! It's a "creamy hairdress for relaxed or natural hair." Sounded like it was worth a try - and this creamy wonder does a darn good job. You just apply a little bit to your hands, rub them together and smooosh over your hair and scalp. Your curls will be defined and shiny. And did I mention that it smells great? Well it does. It contains essential oils of ylang-ylang, sage, patchouli, bay, and cedarwood. Whoa! I'm time-traveling right back to the 60's!
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I frequently mix my conditioner with honey. It leave me hair super shiny, soft, and smells great! I do not have problems with the frizz so do not know how it would help, especially since you rinse it off. Honey is cheap and has multiple uses, I also put it on my face as a mask or mix it with sugar and olive oil to make a scrub.I don't think I have hair issues that warrant a product like this, my hair seems to behave itself with just regular old drugstore shampoo and conditioner.
If I have a choice, I will never step out the house if Aunt ugly comes a' calling... if it's hair related, I'd usually tie them up in a pony tail then apply some serum over it to reduce the frizziness. now, anything that claims to tame fly-aways... I want!
Hmm..a nice hair product is always welcome although I do have to admit 95% of the time I toss my hair back into a bun - two little boys and an early start to my work day don't leave much time for hair styling. But, this does sound like a nice treat for the mop on my head!
I love how descriptive your review is-I can almost smell the honey and roses from here sounds like a concoction fit for cleo herself.Aunty ugly actually has a vendetta against my hair especially after getting caught in the rain,my hair is just super dry and this sounds pampering and lovely.
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I've Seen honney on the packaging ?! i want it now i love so much honney and i have never try this brand i wanna try ...
I love this brand. I definitely want to give this a try. Thanks for the review.
Geez, I look in the mirror everyday and feel horrible! Just today in fact. My hair has so many flyaways it's not even funny. Super long, and super hard to handle! I have never found anything that does what it claims it will, but I think this one sounds like such a great product. I love the smells and the ingredients, and I really want this in my bathroom now!
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i am excited to try this product!!! makes me want to run out and buy it now & take a shower! haha
this looks like a great product!
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now is the best time to have bad hair days as you can wear a hat! Its the perfect time to hide a few hair sins and enjoy those extra mins in bed on a snowy morning.
The ingredients on this sound yummy, but I'm afraid that it would be too heavy for my hair.
With those kind of names, I'd have to stop myself from trying to eat those products!
Oh my god, i bet this smells SO delicious!