Hey, Guys...

[Flynn]

As most of you have probably noticed, we have a "reviews" section here on LHC, (if you haven't, look at the middle-right-hand-side of that top bar >_o ) It is somewhat under-utilised, even though the threads all over the forum about various products and approaches suggest that LHCers are trying out and using hundreds of great interesting products.

It is very quick and easy to write a review, and that two, five, ten minutes you take over it can help build up the reviews section into a formiddable resource!

While it can never replace the discussion of products we enjoy on this forum, it could and should be a great quick reference, particularly for newbies (ahem, *raises sheepish hand*) to the sort of serious haircare LHC encourages and embodies.

The shampoos and conditioners sections aren't bad, and all the big faves are there, but what about oils and so on? A lot more of us use these sorts of products (or "products") than there are reviews for them.

So why not click over and have a look? Add your voice? It's only a minute, and it'll help out the rest of us -- particularly new users -- an awful lot.

Thanks for your time! XD

[Flynn]

Seriously, think about it. It's really quick, and it helps others an awful lot.

[Dvips]

Good reminder, Flynn!
Not that I've ever given a review there :hmm:

[thankyousir74]

Humm... I've never even seen that before :lol: :heads on over:

ETA: Added a Spectrum Essentials Coconut Oil review :D

[SimplyViki]

Oh yeah, I've checked that section out before. I also noticed it seemed a little short of reviews, compared to the number of people around here trying new, cool stuff!

Haven't ever left a review there, yet though. I tend to think I'm terrible at making a review, though. I'm super subjective when I write about products.

[jennylouwhoo]

I've checked it out it is very useful when trying to find a new product to try.

[getoffmyskittle]

Oh, good idea. Off to leave some reviews.

[enfys]

I've thought about writing reviews there, and I've looked at it. Do I get half a point?

[Coriander]

Thanks, Flynn! :D

I didn't even notice that section for about two years. LOL. I've left a few reviews, though. It's very interesting to read how a product can be disastrous for one person and great for another :)

[Flynn]

Good reminder, Flynn!
Not that I've ever given a review there :hmm:

Now's the time, hey! >_o (You should be setting an example! ;p )


Humm... I've never even seen that before :lol: :heads on over:

ETA: Added a Spectrum Essentials Coconut Oil review :D

Yay! Have a cookie! XD http://www.everythingyourspace.com/layouts/up/bace-19724-th_emoticons-1.gif


Oh yeah, I've checked that section out before. I also noticed it seemed a little short of reviews, compared to the number of people around here trying new, cool stuff!

Haven't ever left a review there, yet though. I tend to think I'm terrible at making a review, though. I'm super subjective when I write about products.

Naah, it only needs to be a number rating and a couple of lines, and subjective is fine... "made my hair soft, but smells awful, 6/10" is just as helpful (if not more so) than a detached essay. It's about saying what worked for you, and what you personally thought.

[Flynn]

I've checked it out it is very useful when trying to find a new product to try.

But it could be so much better... particularly for "less conventional" products (oils, herbs, etc).


Oh, good idea. Off to leave some reviews.

Yay! XD


I've thought about writing reviews there, and I've looked at it. Do I get half a point?

No cookie for you until you leave some reviews! XD


Thanks, Flynn! :D

I didn't even notice that section for about two years. LOL. I've left a few reviews, though. It's very interesting to read how a product can be disastrous for one person and great for another :)

Hahahaha, yeah.

Actually, the disaster reviews are really helpful, too: because they have a name associated with them, you can go and check out the reviewer's hairtype. Absolutely invaluable. What worked great for a straightie is quite likely not to for a curly, and likewise for coarsies versus fineys. >_o Though sometimes it does seem random...


So, yea. Bad reviews are just as important as good ones, people! *Laughs*

[Flynn]

*Bounces up and down* C'moooon... If you've got time to post in threads, you've got time to write reviews...

They're quicker than posts: you don't have to read what anyone else has written!

[Flynn]

*Jumps up and down waving a sign saying "Review!"*

[Roseate]

Oh, this is a great reminder! I went in there a few times when I first got here, but it seemed so sparse I never went back. I will get off my duff and write a few.

[eyesofsummer]

Good reminder! I've browsed it before, way back, and found it helpful. I'm going to write up a few reviews now!

[pradabacon]

Hmmm, thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't noticed it yet. Off to read and review! I wanna cookie! Or maybe some cheese. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink012.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[Xanthippe]

Ooh, I forgot all about that section! I posted a review and I'll hopefully post some more. :D :cookie:

[Bereft]

HA! I didnt even know that existed!! Thanks so much for pointing it out! Imma go see if I cant write a review or two! Thanks! :D

[shadowclaw]

Haha, I never even noticed there was a Reviews section. I actually very rarely look at that top bar :p

I just posted five reviews and added some products. I think I'll go find some more to review!

[patissegrietje]

Note to self: *scribble scribble* 'Have to write reviews when i experiment'
Thanks Flynn!

[Flynn]

Oh, this is a great reminder! I went in there a few times when I first got here, but it seemed so sparse I never went back. I will get off my duff and write a few.

Yay! It is sadly bare... TT^TT Getting better, though! XD


Good reminder! I've browsed it before, way back, and found it helpful. I'm going to write up a few reviews now!

What is has is good. Needs more though.


Hmmm, thanks for pointing that out. I hadn't noticed it yet. Off to read and review! I wanna cookie! Or maybe some cheese. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink012.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

XD


Cookies and cheese all round!

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[Flynn]

Ooh, I forgot all about that section! I posted a review and I'll hopefully post some more. :D :cookie:

Hurrah! http://www.everythingyourspace.com/layouts/up/bace-19724-th_emoticons-1.gif


HA! I didnt even know that existed!! Thanks so much for pointing it out! Imma go see if I cant write a review or two! Thanks!

Hahahaha, that's cool. It's pretty sleepy, so I think people must forget about it a lot... Yay! XD


Haha, I never even noticed there was a Reviews section. I actually very rarely look at that top bar :p

I just posted five reviews and added some products. I think I'll go find some more to review!

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And some :cheese: for good measure.

[enfys]

I tried, it went wrong, I can't delete it or type a proper review, I'm not using that feature again it's pants.

[eadwine]

I use some things that you never even heard of. No use to write a review then :lol:

[rach]

thanks you for pointing it out :D
i've added one and i'll try and add a few others to help out :)

[Flynn]

I tried, it went wrong, I can't delete it or type a proper review, I'm not using that feature again it's pants.

You can edit anything you post; both products and reviews. Have another look. (That's a review. It needs to be in the reviews section. ;p )


I use some things that you never even heard of. No use to write a review then :lol:

What, because they're only available in the Netherlands? Why not? I post about products you can only get in Australia; it might not help the rest of you, but there are and will be other Australians on here...

[Darkhorse1]

Smacks forehead
I had no idea that was here!! Thanks for the heads up! :)

[rach]

i think i've covered what i use now. i'll get back to what i've used in the the past later.
more info the better right :D
quite interesting to read.

[Flynn]

i think i've covered what i use now. i'll get back to what i've used in the the past later.
more info the better right :D
quite interesting to read.

Yup. http://www.everythingyourspace.com/layouts/up/bace-19724-th_emoticons-1.gif

O.o So, how many things do you use now...?

[rach]

Yup. http://www.everythingyourspace.com/layouts/up/bace-19724-th_emoticons-1.gif

O.o So, how many things do you use now...?

shampoo soap bar, yemeni henna from henna boy - both i've added
Aubrey conditioner,catnip, tangle teezer and couple vitamins .
and i added cassia too but i don't use that much because it's benefits are short lived on me.

[Irishred]

I posted a couple reviews. I did not find one of my favorite products though. How do you add a product?

Looking for Cocoa butter Review. I use the 100% pure stick such as Cococare (http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=444872&productId=444872&navAction=jump&navCount=3) or Palmer's (http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=&skuId=322278&productId=322278&navAction=jump&navCount=3) as found in a search on CVS.com

[eadwine]

What, because they're only available in the Netherlands? Why not? I post about products you can only get in Australia; it might not help the rest of you, but there are and will be other Australians on here...
There is not much to write about really. All it involves is: it keeps my hair clean, it is cheap, it is cone free. *shrug*

That is not a review worthy write up in my eyes.

[Natalia]

As most of you have probably noticed, we have a "reviews" section here on LHC, (if you haven't, look at the middle-right-hand-side of that top bar >_o ) It is somewhat under-utilised, even though the threads all over the forum about various products and approaches suggest that LHCers are trying out and using hundreds of great interesting products.

It is very quick and easy to write a review, and that two, five, ten minutes you take over it can help build up the reviews section into a formiddable resource!

While it can never replace the discussion of products we enjoy on this forum, it could and should be a great quick reference, particularly for newbies (ahem, *raises sheepish hand*) to the sort of serious haircare LHC encourages and embodies.

The shampoos and conditioners sections aren't bad, and all the big faves are there, but what about oils and so on? A lot more of us use these sorts of products (or "products") than there are reviews for them.

So why not click over and have a look? Add your voice? It's only a minute, and it'll help out the rest of us -- particularly new users -- an awful lot.

Thanks for your time! XD

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU Flynn!!!! :cheese: Gee do you think im excited? I was just going to post this exact thing the week my computer crashed! I love the reviews section but it is (or was havent checked out the new reviews yet :) ) incredibly lacking in the oils/EO/natural department. Alot of AO products havent been reviewed much less things like cassia and we have a HUGE cassia thread so there are plenty of users. I am so psyched to check it out now :eyebrows:. Thanks again for posting this and all of you for posting reviews! I just posted my first not to long ago and i plan to add after i give my two new conditioners a good try...and once my poo bars arrive....and...and.... lol :D

[Flynn]

There is not much to write about really. All it involves is: it keeps my hair clean, it is cheap, it is cone free. *shrug*

That is not a review worthy write up in my eyes.

Whyever not? I'm sure all most people really want from a review here is "yep, it works. Nope, no weird build-up issues. Sweet bonus: it's cone-free!" ;p

[Flynn]

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU Flynn!!!! :cheese: Gee do you think im excited? I was just going to post this exact thing the week my computer crashed! I love the reviews section but it is (or was havent checked out the new reviews yet :) ) incredibly lacking in the oils/EO/natural department. Alot of AO products havent been reviewed much less things like cassia and we have a HUGE cassia thread so there are plenty of users. I am so psyched to check it out now :eyebrows:. Thanks again for posting this and all of you for posting reviews! I just posted my first not to long ago and i plan to add after i give my two new conditioners a good try...and once my poo bars arrive....and...and.... lol :D

*Laughs* Tha's cool. There are a lot more views on this thread than there are new reviews... I think people might be thinking it needs to be magazine-worthy when something like "it works" or "it leaves my hair (fine, straight) lank and greasy" is even more useful to most people...

[Natalia]

*Laughs* Tha's cool. There are a lot more views on this thread than there are new reviews... I think people might be thinking it needs to be magazine-worthy when something like "it works" or "it leaves my hair (fine, straight) lank and greasy" is even more useful to most people...

Yep :). When im lookign at reviews im looking more at the over all like it ~ dont like it than specifics. Since i do natural it has to be cone free and sulfate free so those are really good to know but other than that a basic it built up, great softness, silky feeling, and such will do me just fine :). I added one to the general emu oil. Nothing spectacular as i havent experimented with it much but its there for the next person.

[liseling]

I've just posted a few reviews

[eadwine]

Whyever not? I'm sure all most people really want from a review here is "yep, it works. Nope, no weird build-up issues. Sweet bonus: it's cone-free!" ;p

Well.. I have issues with reviews like that, so I am not writing one like that ;)

[eresh]

I really like the articles section but I never look at the reviews much.
It's all products I can't buy anyway or there are a lot of double reviews which say same exactly the same and add no new information or insight.
So, nope, I don't use it much.

Articles section however, fantastic!

[smilinjenn71]

VERY cool!! Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

If someone could leave a protein treatment review that would be awesome! I'm looking for something to strengthen fine hair.
Thanks!:flower:

[Starr]

Thanks for the reminder- I wrote some reviews and it didn't take much time at all.

[Lady Mary]

:flowers: Thank you for the reviews everyone, it really helps new people like myself!

[may1em]

Thanks for pointing this out!

Especially since over in the products forum we always get "Hey, has anyone tried X?" threads. Which would really be better off turned into reviews threads.

What would be good is a centralized "Hey, I just put up X product in the reviews section. Head on over if you've used it!" thread.

Speaking of which, I'm going to go start that thread.

Also, I've put up a bunch of stuff and reviewed things. Other people should too!