The "We're in Australia, where'd you get that?" thread.

[Liluri]

This thread is to answer the question of finding hair accessories and products in Australia.

Please help by recommending places you've found that shampoo you love or the hair brush you can't live without or that hair toy you have 2 of in case you lose one.

Emilio Boutique for Hair in the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney stocks France Luxe and Ficcare products. They no longer stock Ficcares, I'm sure they still stock some hair accessories.

Zena Hair Fashions in London Court in Perth have a couple of Ficcares in the window, again they are expensive but you can see the real thing. The shop also says it stocks Paris Mode accessories as well.

Priceline stocks 2 henna wax treatments, both are priced at $4.99 each and they are both coneless. There is Earth & Body Henna wax treatment & Ultraorganics Clear Henna Wax with Natural Plant Extracts.


Ebay (http://www.ebay.com.au/)

You can find javacentric (http://stores.ebay.com.au/Javacentric-Art-and-Craft) They sell horn combs and horn and wood forks and sticks.

David Jones sells Mason Pearson BBB.

REMO (http://www.remo.com.au/pages/default.cfm) Store sells Monoi Oil in Australia, thanks to Gilly for pointing this out

Has anyone bought from Biome (http://www.biome.com.au/) at all? They sell Giovanni hair care and other earth friendly products

Al'chemy (http://www.purist.com/) hair products, they also make A'kin skin products.

The Bine (http://www.bine.com.au/) hairclip, the Australian distributor for this product. They can also be found at the E Shed Markets and the Canning Vale Sunday Markets in Perth Western Australia.

A link (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=57654) to the archived Australia thread

[Wanita]

I just have to take this opportunity to tell you that whenever I saw this thread on the old boards, at first glance I thought it said:

We're in Australia - did you get that?

And I was all :confused:

[Liluri]

We're in Australia - did you get that?

And I was all :confused:

But this thread is for people that are (we're/we are) in Australia.

[Cinnamon Hair]

Sorry to continue the thread hijack, but I always got a laugh at the cute title! I understand your frustration of seeing posts about a product only to find out they don't sell or ship to your area.

[Gilly]

You can get Sukin products from most healthfood shops and I am currently using the shampoo and conditioner, both are very nice and have no nasties in at all, they seem to have got rid of my itchy scalp at last, so far anyway!
I will let you know what its like after a few weeks of use (I shampoo Daily)

[tiny_teesha]

I got a load of really cheap indian herbs for hair washing at a spice house in melbourne. Really cheap, i'm talking 3 dollars a box! At the health store it is at least double that! It also sells jamila henna (the good stuff) for 1.65 for 500g!

eta May 9 2008- links of interest for Aussies
Group (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/group.php?groupid=17)- for Aussies
Where other aussies (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=261)are, mark yourself off too please! :)

[Liluri]

I got a load of really cheap indian herbs for hair washing at a spice house in melbourne. Really cheap, i'm talking 3 dollars a box! At the health store it is at least double that! It also sells jamila henna (the good stuff) for 1.65 for 500g!

Would you have a link or the name of the spice house please?

And would you be able to redo the "Australians, Which state are you from?" survey please, that was very cool :)

[KnightsLady]

Emilio Boutique for Hair in the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney stocks France Luxe and Ficcare products. The range isn't huge but you can get a look at the real thing, it looks to be cheaper to order Ficcares from the Ficcare site and pay for postage rather than buy them from the shop.

David Jones also now have a range of France Luxe/Paris Mode and Ficcares.


On the sorbolene front, Newton's Pharmacy just behind the Queen Victoria Building have a nice vegetable sorbolene (made by themselves).

[tiny_teesha]

liluri-the spice house, not sure if it had a link.....this (http://www.multifreight.com.au/contactUs.htm) is the best i could find. it just states the address at the bottom.
You mean the archived forums will not be able to be edited and used from there? That is so sad.... :(
Well them i better hop to it!!!
This new forum has changed, i don't take too fondly to change ( i'm mostly daunted and scared by it, i am not saying i am not greatful for it being up, i truely am!!)...i hope i warm up to this place and learn all the bits and bobs soon!

[Liluri]

I'll start a thread later but here's a list of conefree conditioners available in Australia, a few can be found in Big supermarkets, lots can be sourced in Health Food shops and some are only found online. Please note that some may be state specific.


Australian Cone Free Conditioners: or cone free conditioners found in Australia :)

Alba Hawaiian Mango Moisturizing Hair Conditioner

Alberto Balsam Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Conditioner
Alberto Balsam Passion Fruit Smoothie Moisturizing Conditioner
Alberto Strawberries & Cream Moisturizing Conditioner
(Found these in IGA's and they have MADE IN USA on the bottom of the bottle so you might need to check the bottles as they were cone free, switched to cones and now seem to have switched back)

Al'chemy (http://www.purist.com/) Unscented, Wheat Free Very Gentle Conditioner
Al'chemy (http://www.purist.com/) Jojoba Light Conditioner
Al'chemy (http://www.purist.com/) Avocado & Calendula Re-Moisturising Conditioner
Al'chemy (http://www.purist.com/) Macadamia & Wheat Protein Treatment Conditioner

Australian Organics (http://www.australianorganics.com/?page_id=9) Replenishing stabilizing conditioner for normal
Australian Organics (http://www.australianorganics.com/?page_id=9) Restoring balancing conditioner for fine / limp hair
Australian Organics (http://www.australianorganics.com/?page_id=9) Revitalizing penetrating conditioner for dry, colored or chemicaly treated hair

Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Awapuhi Mango Moisturizing Conditioner
Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Biotin B-Complex Thickening Conditioner
Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Lavender Nourishing Conditioner
Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Lemon Clarifying Conditioner
Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner
Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Rosemary Volumizing Conditioner
Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Tea Tree Mint Treatment Conditioner
Avalon Organics (http://www.avalonorganics.com/?title=Hair+Care) Ylang Ylang Glistening Conditioner

Emma Organics' Lavender and Ylang Ylang Conditioner
Emma Organics' lemon myrtle conditioner
Emma Organics' Rosemary and Kakadu Plum Conditioner
Emma Organics' Rosewood and Almond Conditioner

Five Stars conditioner Found only at Aldi stores

FRE Intensive Rejuvenating Conditioner
FRE Vital Benefits Conditioner

Garnier Fructis Volume Restructure Fortifying Conditioner
(Found in Priceline)

Giovanni Balance 50/50 Conditioner
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Conditioner

Herbon natural hair conditioner

Honey Sheen Enriching Conditioner

Karpati (http://www.karpati.com.au/nav.html)Silicone Free Conditioner

Love Y'Hair Aloe Vera Conditioner (http://www.organicsaustraliaonline.com.au/prod1631.htm)

Lush American Cream Conditioner
Lush Coolaulin Conditioner
Lush Fuel Hair Conditioner
Lush Jungle Hair Conditioner
Lush Retread Conditioner
Lush Veganese Conditioner


Melrose (http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39_40) Henna Conditioner
Melrose (http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39_40) Lavender Conditioner
Melrose (http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39_40) Organic Hemp Oil Conditioner
Melrose (http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39_40) Organic Lavender Conditioner
Melrose (http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39_40) Organic Lemon Grass Conditioner
Melrose (http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39_40) Sage Conditioner
Melrose (http://www.melrosehealth.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=39_40) Everyday conditioner base (so you can add your own scents)

Miessence Shine Herbal Hair Conditioner

http://www.moogoo.com.au/ Natural Hair Conditioning Cream

Natralia Nourish natural Normal hair conditioner
Natralia Nourish Hair Care Dry Hair Conditioner
Natralia Nourish Hair Care Oily Hair Conditioner
Natralia Nourish Hair Care Colour Treated Conditioner

Natural Instinct (http://www.naturalinstinct.com.au/) Conditioner

Natural Oil Workers Aloe Vera Conditioner
Natural Oil Workers Organic Vitamin E Conditioner
Natural Oil Workers Rosemary Conditioner
Natural Oil Workers Unperfumed Conditioner

Nature's Gate Asian Pear and Red Tea Conditioner
Nature's Gate Grapefruit and Wild Ginger Conditioner
Nature's Gate Mandarin Orange and Patchouli Conditioner
Nature's Gate Persimmon and Rose Geranium Conditioner
(Now found in Pricelines)

Neem Products Organic Neem Hair Conditioner

Neem Rich Conditioner

Original Herb Company Wild Herbs & Honey Conditioner
Original Herb Company Wild Herbs & Lavender Conditioner

Pears Balancing Care conditioner
Pears Clarifying Care conditioner
Pears Everyday Care conditioner
Pears Moisturising Care conditioner
Now in new silicone containing formula, check the back of the bottle as there are no cones out there still. Usually found at IGA and made in USA.

Sukin Nourishing conditioner

Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner (http://www.tresemme.com.au/Products/Naturals/Nourishing-Moisture-Conditioner/)

Leave ins and a Deep Treatments

Al'chemy Lavender & Anthyllis, 24 Hour Intensive Moisture Leave-In Conditioner
Al'chemy Ginkgo & Jojoba, Intensive Moisture, Vitamin Masque

Beauty and the Bees Honey & Herb Hair Conditioning Wax

Earth & Body Henna Wax Treatment

Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner
Giovanni Vitapro Fusion Leave-In Hair Treatment

Ultraorganics (http://www.ultraorganics.com.au/) Clear Henna Wax with Natural Plant Extracts

Detanglers

Gaia Natural Baby Conditioning Detangler

Karpati Natural Hair Care The Detangler


I will fill in more links later

[Liluri]

Paris Mode (http://www.parismode.com.au/) has shops and supplies a lot of shops around Australia.

[Ravenly]

I've used the shampoo bars from Biome (the rosemary one and the beer one.) They were okay, but cost $9.95 each. Now I use PLH bars. I have to order them from the US, but they're still cheaper than any shampoo bars you can get in Australia.

[Rose_Red]

Liluri, you rock for making that list! That must have taken ages!!

Melrose also make an unscented conditioner base - it's about $8 for a litre.

There's also some online stores - Aussie Soap Supplies (http://www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/), who sells a conditioner base amongst oils and stuff, New Directions (http://www.newdirections.com.au/default.htm), who sell a conditioner base and henna and Supernaturals (http://www.supernaturals.com.au/), who sell Jamila henna.

[Liluri]

Thanks Rose_Red, It's great that you like it, it did take some time but it didn't seem long, I can get focussed on organising things :)

[Liluri]

Melrose also make an unscented conditioner base - it's about $8 for a litre.


Thanks now added that :)

[tiny_teesha]

ha i just saw the list! I was about to buy the chamomile one but i read the M work ending in cone but i remember there were no cones starting with M so i thought i was right and it was cone free but i wanted to check first!

[tiny_teesha]

I noticed 2 things in priceline without cones. One is a first aid hair cleanser/clarifier type thing. Yellow and red bottle. Can't remember brand. Then there was another shampoo, coconut and all natural...but is was expensivve (like almost 9 bucks) so i ddint see the point in memorising it.

I'm pretty sure they are cone free.

[Juanita]

Thanks for the list very helpful
Some coconut oils that I get from Darwin

Curls - Tropic frond Oils Rabaul P.N.G.
Vatika - pure coconut oil with henna, amla, and Lemon.- India
Parachute-100% pure coconut oil- Mumbai India

Cheers
Juanita

[tiny_teesha]

actually the ultra organics chamomile mask HAS CONES Amodimethicone!!! :( Take it off the list. I gave it to my sister.

[Ravenly]

You can buy Aubrey Organics from this websitehttp://www.innerglow.com.au/page4.php?PHPSESSID=25d384b3d805578f01d41fac3a62e6 dd

I've ordered from them before. They give you free samples.

Jessicurl from here http://www.curly-hair-styles-magazine.com/buy-jessicurl-in-australia.html

African black soap and shea butter http://www.stampmajik.com.au/Shea%20butter.htm
I've ordered from them too and it's cheaper wholesale. (only everything comes in a huge lump in a bag rather than a container).

[Alley Cat]

Liluri fre conditioners I believe are cone free ? You get them from places like Priceline. :)
They are in a bright green bottle:)

[Mitzy]

Yes, I have bought Ficcares from David Jones. And Aussie Soap Supplies has lots of good things! I bought a kit for making lip gloss from them and I buy soap base from them and make my own bath bubbly stuff. I used to make my own shampoo but I got some highlights and have switched to a commercial shampoo for now.

[tiny_teesha]

fre is cone free, i have it :)

[Alley Cat]

fre is cone free, i have it :)
I have it too, and I thought it was cone free but wasn't 100% sure . :)

[tiny_teesha]

Well i'm pretty sure the box has "cone free, sulfate free and a thousand other things free" it was pretty nice sounding.
Oh and a question. Any of you guys had a look at the monistat thread? Have we got a similar product avaliable in australia? Any of you guys using micanizole????
I want to give it a try, whether i need to buy athletes foot cream, or 'personal' cream i will get some and try it out, preferrably something without mineral oil- so i can leave it on after i shower until the next wash without it looking greasy and blobking my pores.

THANKS in advance!! :)

[tiny_teesha]

what is the cheapest way to get cassia in melb?

[DecafJane]

I just went out and bought a couple of the cone-free conditioners off the list, so THANK-YOU for putting it up!!

I also bought some honey and a shower cap for a deep treatment, but I am going to have to wait for the pest controller to spray for ants this afternoon (it is that time of the year again) because I am worried that the ants would eat my hair in my sleep, or I would wake up with a head covered in ants. I love living in Queensland. :(

Tiny Teesha, I have used the Daktarin foot cream (on the scalp) but I am not sure about the ingredients.

[tiny_teesha]

thankx DecafJane, at 20 i've never bought anything from a chemist, is that where you buy these things :S. I guess i'm a pretty healthy person! :) So that's the stuff for athletes foot! :) YAY.

[DecafJane]

You're lucky! :)

You'll have to talk to the person behind the counter and ask for Daktarin foot cream. Keep an eye out for the 2% stuff, not the "once only" application.

[tiny_teesha]

thank you. Do you leave it on until the next wash? Like how do you apply it?

[nastasska]

I have to add my latest great find:)

Hemp Oil Conditioner:cheese:

I'm using this brand

www.sanihemp.com

It's amaaaaazing (Anybody remember Tim and Debbie:cool:)

[DecafJane]

thank you. Do you leave it on until the next wash? Like how do you apply it?

Personally, I just squirt a little out onto my fingertips and just rub it into the scalp, after parting the hairline in that section with a clip. I work my way through the scalp, parting it section by section at a time until I have covered the whole scalp.
I then leave it on until the next wash. It leaves the hair looking a little greasy, I'm not sure whether diluting it would make it better, or whether applying it with a dye bottle would help. I am not too fussed about picking up an extra bottle as I seem to be able to apply it to the scalp fairly well. However, my hair isn't very long so it might be easier if you have very long or slippery hair. :)
I'm going to start doing it after every wash, and I suspect it would be easier to apply if the hair was a little damp.

Natasska, did you pick that up from a health food store or buy online? If online, how much was shipping?

[nastasska]

It was an impulse buy at the Health Food shop:cheese:

[DecafJane]

Excellent - I'll have to keep my eye out! I used hemp seed oil shampoo and conditioner last time my hair was long (before I knew that CO even existed!) and really liked it - it had an orangey smell to it, if I remember correctly, which was lovely. (Different brand to yours, but still good!)

[Liluri]

It's amaaaaazing (Anybody remember Tim and Debbie:cool:)

Braaaaain space! I do!

[Liluri]

Liluri fre conditioners I believe are cone free ? You get them from places like Priceline. :)
They are in a bright green bottle:)

I am still getting to check the ingredients thanks for the suggestion, I just can't find it online :)


Yes, I have bought Ficcares from David Jones.

Which David Jones please :)

[littlemiss]

I have a Earth and Body Chamomile conditioner that Im sure is cone free, I brought it at price attack.

[Whimsical wind]

Where do people buy their coconut oil? I have looked in a few supermarkets and they do not have it.

[tiny_teesha]

health shops. The spice house in melb has some too, loads, really cheap!

[tiny_teesha]

I went to the spice shop again. They have some new stuff.
They basically are an indian based store, they have all sorts of indian hair/face care products. Amla shampoo etc, with cones and sulfates, to the herb in its simplest form!

They also have many oils. There are 3 i think that are not mineral oil based. look at the ingredients!!!!! Really affordable too i think! Half of health shop prices. I bought more Jamila for $1.65 for 100g. And some arrow root flour and corn start for under $1.80 each.

Yeah. Lots of Aryuverdic (i cant spell it!) stuff there. All pretty affordable-some dirt cheap. The people that work their are really nice too. They are quiet but nice.

They have Dabur Vatika and Hesh products too. Bhrijara's as well.

[DecafJane]

Sounds great. :)

I went out and bought some hemp oil conditioner today - the same brand as last time, and it DOES have orange oil in it. It is Richmond Nature Hemp Seed Oil Conditioner. I haven't used it yet, but will soon.

[Alley Cat]

I am still getting to check the ingredients thanks for the suggestion, I just can't find it online :)




I have the ingredients but oh my it's so long my lazy bones don't want to post it [ 30 ingredients including natural extracts]:o



On another note I used the Melrose Sage Conditioner today oh how I love the fragrance of it :inlove:
My hair is still drying so cannot say how my hair liked it but my nose is in love. :cloud9:

[cupcakeblonde]

yay an aussie thread!

[tameriska]

I was in my local Target today, and noticed that they have the Yes To Carrots (http://www.yes-to-carrots.com/) line available to buy.
I can't remember the price (and it's probable one that I won't bother buying, I am nearly a confirmed Tresseme addict)

[tameriska]

I was browsing in Go-Lo tonight and noticed that they had a cheap knockoff version of the Buff (only in plain colours though)
While I was in there, I took a quick pic of the front (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/tameriska/Hair%20Pics/wrap.jpg) and the back (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/tameriska/Hair%20Pics/wrap1.jpg) of the packet, I think that is was around the $2.50 mark
They also had some retro type headbands, and a cloth one with elastic (cloth covered) on the bottom that could be worn just as a headband (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/tameriska/Hair%20Pics/band.jpg), or spread out more to cover more, pic here (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/tameriska/Hair%20Pics/band2.jpg)

[Liluri]

I was browsing in Go-Lo tonight and noticed that they had a cheap knockoff version of the Buff (only in plain colours though)
While I was in there, I took a quick pic of the front (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/tameriska/Hair%20Pics/wrap.jpg) and the back (http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/tameriska/Hair%20Pics/wrap1.jpg) of the packet, I think that is was around the $2.50 mark

I bought one of these, I'm glad I did as it made me decide on a buff. It's not as stretchy but you can use it the same ways for a bit :)

[Rini]

Being in Adelaide, there's not much around.....however I do find K-Mart a great spot for comfy head bands, they always seem to have a good range.

I do most of my hair product shopping online :D

[Liluri]

I may have mentioned this but the hair accessories shop in London Court in Perth has some Ficcares. Atm they have a medium and large silver lotus (the medium price is $79.95) and a medium Silver sparkly primavera that I could not see the price of. I know it's expensive but you could have a look if you were curious.

[Mitzy]

I am sorry, Liluri, you asked me aaaaages ago which DJ's I bought a Ficcare at, and I never answered! I didn't see it. Sorry. It was at the Garden City DJ's in Booragoon. I have some gold ones I have been thinking of selling or swapping. Was there a specific color you were looking for?

[KnightsLady]

Doesn't look like Emilios at Queen Victoria Building plan to stock Ficcare anymore.

[30isthenewblack]

Hello fellow aussies!!!

Great idea for a thread. I've subscribed to it. Thank you for putting those lists of products together Liluri. I didn't even notice when I posted a reply on your thread that you were Australian. My only great find is buying shea butter at the Zone stores but they are only located in Sydney. It would be great if we could list hairdressers who are long hair friendly as well as I find it hard to find hairdressers who aren't scissor happy.

In regards to the Daktarin Cream, I purchased this product online from here -http://www.homepharmacy.com.au/products/products_view.cfm?ProductID=12418. It seems to freak everyone out to be using it but in my opinion, if a cream is made for sensitive area, then it should be ok for the scalp. People pay $4k+ in Australia to have laser eye surgery. It is an unregulated industry and not covered by any health care funds which speaks volumes to me. There aren't many people who have reached old age who have had the surgery to see what long term effects it will have. That to me is crazy!

Thank you for posting the link for Jessie Curl. I'll check those products out.

Thanks girls and any guys reading!

[Mitzy]

Oh man!!! I thought I belonged to this group and was subscribed to this page!! And I wasn't!! Oh no!!! Anyway, here now. I told someone, I think it was Liluri that I had some gold Ficcare's I wanted to get rid of. She has first dibs, and I will try to get some pics up soon. I would rather trade than sell, but..... I have a couple of Maximas and three beak ones (whatever they are called). As soon as I find my camera, cause we ran the battery out on the big camera.

[Liluri]

Oh man!!! I thought I belonged to this group and was subscribed to this page!! And I wasn't!!

Thanks for the heads up I thought I was subscribed too!

[littlemiss]

Does anybody know where to buy good hair sticks within our shores??

[Liluri]

Does anybody know where to buy good hair sticks within our shores??

Depends what you are looking for. I've been lucky enough to find some wooden sticks in stores, they are usually Sono wood from Indonesia. Javacentric (http://myworld.ebay.com.au/javacentric) on ebay sells similar sticks and are really good to deal with.

Most of my sticks are from o/seas though. Markets can be a great place to find something I've found some metal sticks in markets. But there seems to be no crafts people that make nice sticks that I know about.

[DecafJane]

Has anybody else bought from the BiNe sellers listed on the first post of this thread? I bought two forks from their site and paid on the 2nd of this month, but haven't heard a thing from them, and haven't received anything in the mail. I e-mailed them this morning, but haven't received a reply yet. :(

[Liluri]

Has anybody else bought from the BiNe sellers listed on the first post of this thread? :(

Hello

I have ordered from them and I had to send an email, it was about 8 days after I ordered (looking at my email now) and they replied the same day to say they were on the way. I'm sorry I don't have any record of when I received it though. But I did get the order it was early 2007.

[DecafJane]

That's okay, I am glad that somebody else has used them and that this isn't unusual. :) Hopefully I'll hear back from them soon.

[Mitzy]

I ordered a Bine from them when they first came to this area and she drove to my house to deliver it and stood on my front porch and gave me a lesson!! Must be more popular now. I don't like mine. I think I have two and I can't do a darn thing with them. Maybe when my hair gets a little longer. Ah well.

[DecafJane]

Wow, that was good service! How long ago was this?

[Mitzy]

That was over a year ago. I laugh now when I think about it.
She was very nice.

[DecafJane]

They arrived in the mail this morning! How funny. They are quite pretty and I can't wait to have a play. :D

ETA: I like these! They are FAR kinder to my hair than my metal hair clips! Sweet.

[Liluri]

I've just been looking at the Australian Scunci site, and it says it's now owned by Conair! Here's hoping that Australia gets to see some more hair accessories or products :)

[justmoi]

Hi everyone,

I have a friend that uses the Aesop products which are apparently all natural I havn't used them myself yet as I happy at the moment with my Alchemy and Sukin products but I thought I might give it a go once the ones I have run out. I am not sure of the prices though but they do seem to have a few shops around in a couple of states the shop locations are on their website :)
http://www.aesop.net.au/

[DecafJane]

I went to the Table 8 store in the Brisbane Airport DFO again today - they have some great hairtoys, if you are into a little bit of bling. I also found some tiny brown clips that will perfect for the sides of my head, without being too crazy. :D

[nastasska]

Wow I didn't know they had Hair Goodies There's one very close to me I must go in and have a look:)

What are the prices like?

[DecafJane]

The prices are really, really cheap, and are between $2 and probably $10, but the most I have paid is $5. I would call them first - the accessories aren't "Table 8" brand, so there is always a chance that this DFO store ships them in separately. It is worth a try, though. :D

[Liluri]

Kleins will launch a closing-down sale this weekend.

Kleins, the budget jewellery and accessories retail chain that is in receivership, will close its Australian operations over the next few weeks after attempts to find a buyer failed.

Discounts vary between stores - 30 to 70% off RRP

I'm mentioning it here as they have hair accessories.

[tiny_teesha]

really? yikes, i buy heaps from kliens, but i may spend up to 5 dollars if i end up going that is, thanks for the heads up.

[rapunzhell13]

Have any Aussies bought a Ficcare in Brizzy? I really don't wanna order online. Hmph. :p

[Liluri]

Have any Aussies bought a Ficcare in Brizzy? I really don't wanna order online. Hmph. :p

I'm not in Brisbane but all the Ficcares I've seen for sale in Australia are much more expensive than buying from Ficcare online.

[Nat242]

Have any Aussies bought a Ficcare in Brizzy? I really don't wanna order online. Hmph. :p

I haven't seen any Ficcares in Brisbane - ordering online can be a pain, but from all reports, buying online is cheaper, and you'll have a greater selection to choose from.

-- Natalie

[Liluri]

Have any Aussies bought a Ficcare in Brizzy? I really don't wanna order online. Hmph. :p

As an example I have seen a medium silver lotus for $79.95 in a shop, just one and I've only seen about 10 and most were in Emilios at Queen Victoria Building.


Doesn't look like Emilios at Queen Victoria Building plan to stock Ficcare anymore.

If you still don't want to go online, try looking at hair accessory shops that might stock Paris Mode items. The only place I've seen them in Perth is in a little hair accessories store in the city. HTH

[Hanna]

Hi, I wondered if any Aussies here (or anyone, actually:D) has used the Al'Chemy hair products? I live in the USA and ordered a shampoo (lavender), intensive masque and the leave-in. Do they moisturize enough? My hair's in some kind of crisis now, feels like dry straw...May be time to change the shower filter. Anyhow, I'd be interested to read some reviews of these products! :)

[Nat242]

Hi, I wondered if any Aussies here (or anyone, actually:D) has used the Al'Chemy hair products? I live in the USA and ordered a shampoo (lavender), intensive masque and the leave-in. Do they moisturize enough? My hair's in some kind of crisis now, feels like dry straw...May be time to change the shower filter. Anyhow, I'd be interested to read some reviews of these products! :)

I've used them, and they were certainly nice (great smell), but it's hard to know how effective they were, since I wasn't paying much attention to my hair at that point.

Sorry I can't be more helpful!

-- Natalie

[DecafJane]

I use the leave-in conditioner and really like it. I'm a bit lazy with my hair, and it is really easy to just pop it in after washings and most showers, and it moisturises without leaving it gluggy or gross, and then I put it in an updo and go. :)

[rapunzhell13]

Thanks Liluri and Nat! :)

[Liluri]

Hi, I wondered if any Aussies here (or anyone, actually:D) has used the Al'Chemy hair products? I live in the USA and ordered a shampoo (lavender), intensive masque and the leave-in. Do they moisturize enough? My hair's in some kind of crisis now, feels like dry straw...May be time to change the shower filter. Anyhow, I'd be interested to read some reviews of these products! :)

I use the leave in and the masque, I'm really happy with both of them. Conefree leave in that feels moisturising but not greasy. I use the masque as a pre conditioner most of the time and I put it straight on my dry hair. I love both of them. If it works well in and in small amounts in Australia (dry, dry climate) they should work for you in N.California :) I have a shampoo that I only use rarely now since finding Shampoo bars work really well.

All of the things I tried seem to only need to use small amounts. HTH

[Laelu]

Hey Guys :)

Looking for a conditioner that I can use for CO washes. Everything that I have looked at contains some 'cones' (which i am trying to avoid!). What do you guys use or can suggest that doesn't for $20+ for a bottle!!

Thanks heaps :)

[MystressDeath]

Aldi 5 Star conditioner, big white bottle, orange cap. $2 for a liter :D

[Rae~]

I believe there's at least one Pears conditioner that is cone-free, although I can't recall the name...

[Rae~]

Liluri and Nat242 (and anyone else) - where did you buy your Alchemy products from? Not that I've actually searched, but I don't recall seeing them anywhere... I'm interested in the leave-in.

[DecafJane]

They tend to be in all of the health food shops. :)
I have also seen them in David Jones.

[Liluri]

Liluri and Nat242 (and anyone else) - where did you buy your Alchemy products from? Not that I've actually searched, but I don't recall seeing them anywhere... I'm interested in the leave-in.

I have bought them from Thexton online, DJ's (yay for stocktake sale, I got a set of the masque and leave in super cheap), Health food stores and I have seen a big push from Chemists of late stocking them too. :)

[Rini]

Yes, the Pears lemon one (clarifying care I think it's called). Very cheap. I've been using that one for a number of years, although I've recently switched to Natural Instincts (the huge pump bottle) just because I like all their stuff :D

[Rae~]

Thanks, guys. Will have a look around. :)

[rapunzhell13]

I looked for Pears in the supermarket to no avail. Is it in Priceline? I need to get me some.

[Nat242]

Liluri and Nat242 (and anyone else) - where did you buy your Alchemy products from? Not that I've actually searched, but I don't recall seeing them anywhere... I'm interested in the leave-in.

Most of the larger chemists and many health food stores stock Alchemy products, I never had trouble finding them (in both Adelaide and Brisbane).

-- Natalie

[Laelu]

Thanks girls :) heading out today... see what I can find!

[Liluri]

There's lots of conefree conditioners in Australia, in a range of prices. This (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showpost.php?p=3376&postcount=10) list might help you too.

[Nat242]

I looked for Pears in the supermarket to no avail. Is it in Priceline? I need to get me some.

Yes, I get my Pears from Priceline. It's cheap, too!

-- Natalie

[rapunzhell13]

Yes, I get my Pears from Priceline. It's cheap, too!

-- Natalie

Cool, thanks! I might also check out the 5 Stars next time I'm anywhere near an Aldi.

[littlemiss]

I buy my alchemy products from the health food store. I live in a small country town and have no problems buying it!! Im sure you'll find them :grin:

[tiny_teesha]

uh oh....are you saying that the other pears conditioners have cones? Are you sure? I thought they were all cone free?!?!?!

[tiny_teesha]

Hey liluri, you can add "fre" shampo and conditioner to the list too! there is one for normal hair and one for dry damaged hair :)

[Laelu]

Thanks heaps for the list :) that is awesome, saves me spending hours trying to read the back of the bottles.

Totally forgot about Moogoo, I use their cleanser & double cream as well as the udder cream. Trip to that site just cost me $140... *whoopsie* I love shopping!

[Alley Cat]

uh oh....are you saying that the other pears conditioners have cones? Are you sure? I thought they were all cone free?!?!?!

I thought so too. :confused:

[Liluri]

Hey liluri, you can add "fre" shampoo and conditioner to the list too! there is one for normal hair and one for dry damaged hair :)

The reason I hadn't put them on before is I couldn't find them online to check ingredients and I've yet to check them at a store, but I've put them on now :)

[Liluri]

uh oh....are you saying that the other pears conditioners have cones? Are you sure? I thought they were all cone free?!?!?!


I thought so too. :confused:

I've checked the ingredients in the Pears Everyday Care and the Pears Moisturising Care conditioner and they are cone free as well. That is if they haven't gone a switched the ingredients on me.

[Nat242]

I use the Pears Balancing Care for Normal Hair (huh! "Normal hair!) and as far as I can see, it doesn't have cones.

-- Natalie

[tiny_teesha]

They are coneless, sulphateless, chemical less, they have many organic ingredients- they are really awesome. But dont confuse this with being gentle, the shampoo is mighty strong! More so then pears, so watch out with that :). I use the one for dry hair which has proteins and it really works well leaving my hair conditioned and full of enough protein in 2-3 washes, :) But don't overdo the protien, we all know what happens then *cruch!*

[ecumaniac]

Hi everyone, I'm from Adelaide and have just registered here. Currently the only heavy-duty hair toys I have are from a guy who sells bronze/silver hair cages and forks at the markets here. I've seen him regularly at the Rundle Street markets and also the Sunday afternoon markets in the festival theatre.

[toodramatik]

They tend to be in all of the health food shops. :)
I have also seen them in David Jones.

Are they expensive?

[DecafJane]

I would say they are mid-range (around $10 to $15 or so?). I can't remember exactly how much, as I haven't bought any for months.

[toodramatik]

Thanks.

Has anyone tried the Alchemy lavendar leave in? I love lavender and it's got me excited

[DecafJane]

That is the one I use. It has lasted me ages and I really like it. Not sure how it compares to other leave-ins, but I like it compared to the moisturising mousse that I used a few years ago. :)

[Liluri]

Thanks.

Has anyone tried the Alchemy lavendar leave in? I love lavender and it's got me excited

I use it all the time, I love it. I've got it in right now! It lasts for ages and I'm not sure if it's because it's not a new tube that it doesn't smell very much like lavender or if it never smells strongly... Did I mention it lasts for ages :)

[Nat242]

Hi everyone, I'd like to get my hands on some Special Effects hair dye - does anyone know where I could get it domestically? I'd prefer not to buy online if I can avoid it.

Thanks :flowers:

-- Natalie

[rapunzhell13]

Hi everyone, I'd like to get my hands on some Special Effects hair dye - does anyone know where I could get it domestically? I'd prefer not to buy online if I can avoid it.

Thanks :flowers:

-- Natalie

Hi Nat, I actually looked into this recently for myself. I found that buying online is really our only option, but I did find this site http://wildilocks.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1. If you order from them, can you please let us know how it goes? :)

[Liluri]

Hi everyone, I'd like to get my hands on some Special Effects hair dye - does anyone know where I could get it domestically? I'd prefer not to buy online if I can avoid it.

Thanks :flowers:

-- Natalie


Hi Nat, I actually looked into this recently for myself. I found that buying online is really our only option, but I did find this site http://wildilocks.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1. If you order from them, can you please let us know how it goes? :)

They have a shop in Perth and that's where I bought mine, I'm not sure how their postage works but they were helpful in the store.

[30isthenewblack]

I did a quick search but I was wondering whether anyone could recommend any good hair scissors to buy in Australia? TIA

[tiny_teesha]

Ah, the one i use is from priceline, it was about 14 but 11 on sale. It works alright from what i can tell! (gold handles too! ;) )

[30isthenewblack]

Gold handles .... woah! Fancy :D My friend's brother is going to visit her in the US but somehow asking him to bring back a pair of scissors is probably not the best idea and damn, I don't think I can stretch the friendship to ask him to bring Monistat either hahahaha!

[BittSweetCherry]

Ah, the one i use is from priceline, it was about 14 but 11 on sale. It works alright from what i can tell! (gold handles too! ;) )

I bought my pair from Priceline too - $15, 15cm long with adjustable tension screw. They're not the ultra-professional ones, but they're much better than the old sewing scissors I stole from my Mum years ago and I plan to use them for my next trim.

I wonder, though, whether felt scissors from craft stores would be any good. They'd be sharp, but maybe not accommodating for coarse hairs? When I couldn't find hair scissors I was going to get those.

[toodramatik]

Where does everyone get their supplements?

[Nat242]

Just a heads up, I've noticed that Alchemy products seem to be being sold as A'kin now.

-- Natalie

[Nat242]

Hi Nat, I actually looked into this recently for myself. I found that buying online is really our only option, but I did find this site http://wildilocks.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1. If you order from them, can you please let us know how it goes? :)

I've just placed an order - 1 bottle will cost me $30, but it should last a few applications. It should arrive in 3 days, but I'll let you know.

-- Natalie

[30isthenewblack]

I get Figaro Hair Food pills. They are made by an Australian company and you get them at most health food shops.

[tiny_teesha]

I used to take childrens chewable because i DETEST swallowing pills, along with vomiting, injections and bees and wasps.
So. I recently got my lovely mother to buy some sustagen, which is a sort of meal replacement/booster thing, i think it has protein a long with heaps of other cool stuff- i take it every day, unless i forget, with my porrage with plain water :) (lactose and soy intolerant)

[rapunzhell13]

I've just placed an order - 1 bottle will cost me $30, but it should last a few applications. It should arrive in 3 days, but I'll let you know.

-- Natalie

Cool, thanks. :) I'm considering a go at Blood Red or Deep Purple, but with no prior bleaching.

[toodramatik]

Hey all. I think I've found a new cone free 'dish?

It's Moosehead Hair Moisturizer, and I saw it in woolies. the site is 'coming soon' soo I can't link to anything.

[tiny_teesha]

What is woolies? woolworths? Because that is like many different shops (safeways, dick smith, etc)?

[toodramatik]

What is woolies? woolworths? Because that is like many different shops (safeways, dick smith, etc)?

Woolworths. :]] as in.. the supermarket

[rapunzhell13]

What is woolies? woolworths? Because that is like many different shops (safeways, dick smith, etc)?

Woolies/Woolworths is Safeway. :)

[tiny_teesha]

ahh k thanks! Not that I can afford it but if i rememeber i will have a look at it.

[Nat242]

Cool, thanks. :) I'm considering a go at Blood Red or Deep Purple, but with no prior bleaching.

Okay, so my bottle arrived on Monday the 21st - I'm not sure how many days that is but it's not too bad. They also sent an email telling me when they shipped my order, which is good courtesy. My partner opened the package for me (it was well packaged), and apparently the bottle is quite small - I'm just hoping it's enough for two or three applications, otherwise it's too expensive for me.

I've ordered Blood Red, and I'm mixing it into my henna (no beaching). I'll post pics in The Henna Thread and my blog when I get a chance (I'm out of town at the moment; but I'm hoping to henna on the weekend, then I'll have to wait for a sunny day to get photos).

-- Natalie

[rapunzhell13]

Okay, so my bottle arrived on Monday the 21st - I'm not sure how many days that is but it's not too bad. They also sent an email telling me when they shipped my order, which is good courtesy. My partner opened the package for me (it was well packaged), and apparently the bottle is quite small - I'm just hoping it's enough for two or three applications, otherwise it's too expensive for me.

I've ordered Blood Red, and I'm mixing it into my henna (no beaching). I'll post pics in The Henna Thread and my blog when I get a chance (I'm out of town at the moment; but I'm hoping to henna on the weekend, then I'll have to wait for a sunny day to get photos).

-- Natalie

Blood Red, AWESOME! I was thinking of trying it before I do anything permanent like henna. Thanks for getting back to me. :)

[Nat242]

Here is the Special Effects bottle, on my hand and next to my gas bill for scale ;)

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee68/trippywallpaper/DSCN2578.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee68/trippywallpaper/DSCN2579.jpg

It's quite thick - I threw about one third of the bottle into 200 grams of henna for a full head application (I had about a quarter left over and froze it).

HTH!

-- Natalie

[littlemiss]

Can someone tell me where or if I can buy "cassia" natural henna in Australia and if so where do I find it and what does it look like and cost?? and am I in the right in thinking it wont change the colour of my hair???

[Nat242]

Can someone tell me where or if I can buy "cassia" natural henna in Australia and if so where do I find it and what does it look like and cost?? and am I in the right in thinking it wont change the colour of my hair???

My local organics store sells Nazeer henna, which may not have purely herbal ingredients, because it comes in different shades (though they might be mixes of henna/cassia/indigo). They sell a bag (100g) of "clear" henna, which I assume is cassia. It costs around $15. At Mrs. Flannery's I've seen some "neutral" henna, but it was pre-mixed goo. Not too expensive, but there wasn't a lot of it in the package.

I think the best value for money would probably be buying it online.

[littlemiss]

My local organics store sells Nazeer henna, which may not have purely herbal ingredients, because it comes in different shades (though they might be mixes of henna/cassia/indigo). They sell a bag (100g) of "clear" henna, which I assume is cassia. It costs around $15. At Mrs. Flannery's I've seen some "neutral" henna, but it was pre-mixed goo. Not too expensive, but there wasn't a lot of it in the package.

I think the best value for money would probably be buying it online.
Thanks Nat :smile: do you or anyone have any links of sites where i can buy some??? Im having trouble locating any in a shop or online!!!

[KiwiLiz]

Does any one know where I can buy biotin vitamins in Australia? I've looked in the vitamin section in Coles, Safeway/Woolworths, and priceline, but they don't stock it :(

[tiny_teesha]

You know those ficcare maximas clips? Anyone know where i can buy one from, preferably in a shop that is here? I don't care how cheap, less then $10 preferrably. I won't buy it now unless i can convince my mother i need a treat :)
I never saw them around but i got one in a swap and it was really comfy and i love it.

[nastasska]

This is brilliant:cheese:

http://www.organicsaustraliaonline.com.au/prod1631.htm

Hair feels amazing :disco:

[DecafJane]

That looks lovely. Do you CO?

[toodramatik]

They sell Biotin at GNC and at Vitamin King and such, but I don't think they sell high doses. The highest I've found is 300mcg, whereas the vitamin thread says more biotin = better. Maybe it's not legal in australia in high doses? -shrug-

http://www.i-herb.com if you want to pay for P & H (VERY expensive)

[nastasska]

I've just started using these De Lorenzo Products:)

http://www.delorenzo.com.au/instantseries_r8treat.htm

http://www.delorenzo.com.au/instantseries_s8.htm

I like them so far my hair feels very soft and I even got a compliment from a Hairdresser!

Has anybody else tried them

[Liluri]

I'm wondering if there are many Australian hair toy sites I don't know about out there. The Australian dollar isn't as good against the US dollar at the moment so I'm looking to buy things, at least more, local. I know about Javacentric, what else is out there please?

[littlemiss]

I was wondering had anybody here in australia used this (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Shampoo-Bar-with-Conditioning-White-Clay_W0QQitemZ310078852109QQihZ021QQcategoryZ15494 6QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262) ladys shampoo bars??? I would love some feed back!!!

[KiwiLiz]

They sell Biotin at GNC and at Vitamin King and such, but I don't think they sell high doses. The highest I've found is 300mcg, whereas the vitamin thread says more biotin = better. Maybe it's not legal in australia in high doses? -shrug-

http://www.i-herb.com if you want to pay for P & H (VERY expensive)

Thanks Toodramatik, it sounds like I should just get the blackmores hair and nails vitamins from the supermarket since it has 1.3 mg (1300mcg) and it has a lot other minerals and vitamins in it too.

[tiny_teesha]

hey where is the cheapest place to get henna and indigo, i don't mind getting it shipped over, but include that in the price. Good henna, that stains white hairs NOT orange!
My mum wants more, and we are running out.

[nastasska]

Hey Teesha Check Out this company :)

http://www.suryabodycare.com.au/index.html

[tiny_teesha]

nastaasska- are they 100% safe from PDD??
That's a pretty good price, it was the same as henna sooq- and her stuff is really good! :)

[nastasska]

Here is the information from the company about the Powder version

SURYA HENNA POWDER

Introduction to Surya Henna Powder

Surya Henna Powder is a henna based hair colour that is 100% natural and vegetal that treats the hair while it colours. Henna contains a tannin called lawsone that provides the gold, reddish and copper hues characteristic of the plant. Lawsone has a natural affinity for the hair which allows this natural dye to penetrate the superficial layers of the hair cuticles and deposit on the strands, creating a film that strengthens and gives lustre.

On damaged hair, this effect is very helpful because when hair becomes damaged by chemical processes, it has many "imperfections" or "holes" along the strands. Since the cuticles of these strands remain open, they are also more fragile and less shiny. With Surya Henna Powder application, the henna fills all these "blank" spaces, giving the hair a beautiful shiny glow.

* Natural hair colouring and nourishing treatment for the hair unlike other henna brands on the market
* 100% natural hair colouring made up of plants only; no chemicals or additives of any kind
* Guaranteed to colour grey hair in one easy application
* Semi-permanent hair colour - washes out of the hair after about 20 - 30 shampoos
* Surya Henna Powder is the highest quality henna on the market; because of this, our consumers enjoy hair colour without the risk of the "henna disasters" that have occurred with other brands. Our henna can be used on badly damaged hair (even from over-colouring with chemicals) but a shorter amount of time is recommended due to how easily the colour adheres.
* Can be applied immediately after chemical processes without waiting. Whereas most henna brands have contraindications for chemically processed hair or suggested time intervals, we actually recommend our henna for these situations with no time intervals required.
* Surya uses advanced European technology in the manufacturing of these products
* Excellent for consumers with certain chemical sensitivities and pregnant women wishing to avoid traditional hair colouring chemicals. [We suggest consulting with a doctor first when using our products and all consumers should conduct a patch test to determine allergies.]
* Different from hair preparations that use metallic salts, ammonia, PPD, peroxide and other synthetic ingredients, Surya Henna powder does not damage or change the structure of the hair
* Dermatologically tested
* Henna is a traditional plant that has been used for thousands of years both as a dye and a conditioner giving the hair a smooth, healthy texture
* Plant ingredients are from the highest quality sources in India
* Packaged in boxes made from 100% recycled paper

Click here for colour chart.

No animal testing; happily tested on humans!

[tiny_teesha]

yeah, i skimmed through that, but sometimes companies write what ever they want. It would be nice if a third party checked it out and checked it under a microscope.
Hmm.... i might just keep getting the ones from hennasooq because it is the same price and we know it works anyway! :) It's going to be my mums money anyway so i guess she can pick. Has anyone tried that brand on grey hair, because my mother isn't fond of the orange look, the darker brown red is the look she is after.

[nastasska]

It was reccommended to me a while back on the old Boards but I can't remember exactly who told me about it.I think a few people were using it maybe you could look through the archive :)

[tiny_teesha]

Okidoki! !!!!

[littlemiss]

hello everyone Im really excited I just brought a shampoo bar from this lady (http://stores.ebay.com.au/Handmade-in-Harrow) and they are affordable and my hair is loving it!! give it a try you will love it too and its local!!!

[Liluri]

hello everyone Im really excited I just brought a shampoo bar from this lady (http://stores.ebay.com.au/Handmade-in-Harrow) and they are affordable and my hair is loving it!! give it a try you will love it too and its local!!!

Thank you for posting an update, I'd been wondering since your last post if you tried it and how it worked out :)

[littlemiss]

Does anybody know where to by shampoo bars in Australia????, As mentioned before I have used the lady from "Hand made in harrow"bars but would really like to try a few different kinds.

[Liluri]

Does anybody know where to by shampoo bars in Australia????, As mentioned before I have used the lady from "Hand made in harrow"bars but would really like to try a few different kinds.

This (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showpost.php?p=788&postcount=4) entry might help you :)

Lush make a squeaky clean shampoo bar but it's only available on their website.

Beauty and the bees (http://www.beebeauty.com/12-shampoobar.html) has a website where they sell shampoo bars online.

Redgum (http://www.redgumsoaps.com.au/skin-care/shampoo.html) have a shampoo bar.

Savi (http://www.margaretriversavi.com/socatalogue_view.asp?codeID=shampoobar1) have a shampoo bar.

There's this neem (http://www.organicsaustraliaonline.com.au/prod3752.htm) shampoo bar that I've tried and like apart from the strong perfume.

This (http://www.hempco.net.au/shopping/catalogue_view.asp?codeID=CHSMRB) site.

And lastly this (http://www.ausieolive.com.au/_listrange.php?id=00007) site.

I hope that helps, I've tried some of these bars and my number one pick is the Savi bar, followed by corrynne's one.

[gallows_gallery]

There is a shop in Fremantle (Perth) called Henna Moon that sells body art quality henna, indigo and amla.

[gallows_gallery]

Also,

Does anybody know where I can get a good hair oil from? Nice smelling, pure and good for detangling and shine.

I'm in Perth.

Thanks,

Yvette

[Liluri]

Also,

Does anybody know where I can get a good hair oil from? Nice smelling, pure and good for detangling and shine.

I'm in Perth.

Thanks,

Yvette

I think you will need to experiment to find the oil that you like so it's hard to say this particular oil is great, as you might not like "this" one, or indeed that one.

My suggestions would be to go to a health food store and buy a jar of Melrose coconut oil.

Or at Coles or Woolies buy some Avocado or/and Olive oil, you can also find Camellia oil there. All in the cooking aisle You can then add some essential oil to them or your favourite BPal.

There's an Indian Grocery in Northbridge on William street, I haven't been there but I have been told they have lots of Indian hair care including Dabur Vatika, though it's not to everyone's taste.

Health shops that sell Tinder box might also have her hair oil which smells divine, but I haven't tried it yet.

HTH.

And woot another hair person in Perth :)

[gallows_gallery]

There's an Indian Grocery in Northbridge on William street, I haven't been there but I have been told they have lots of Indian hair care including Dabur Vatika, though it's not to everyone's taste.

Are you talking about Kakulas Brothers? They sell all the Indian hair oils, if so there's one in Fremantle too, with a wider selection.

My auntie in Melbourne is an aromatherapist, she has an entire room in her house devoted to making creams and toners and medicines with essential oils and stuff. I might ask her about making me a custom oil. She's made me face creams and an antiseptic gel for when i had lymphatitis once. If it turns out well I' sure she could do some custom orders...

And yay - a perth person!

Yvette

[Nat242]

For those of you in Brisbane/South East Queensland, there's a guy at the South Bank markets that sells shampoo bars - I only saw one variety, though.

[Liluri]

Are you talking about Kakulas Brothers? They sell all the Indian hair oils, if so there's one in Fremantle too, with a wider selection.

No there's another one much further up the road, I know Kakulas, I would have named them and I've been there heaps of times :)

I think I'm going to look at the Tinderbox hair oil tomorrow, now I've been thinking about it.

[littlemiss]

This (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showpost.php?p=788&postcount=4) entry might help you :)

Lush make a squeaky clean shampoo bar but it's only available on their website.

Beauty and the bees (http://www.beebeauty.com/12-shampoobar.html) has a website where they sell shampoo bars online.

Redgum (http://www.redgumsoaps.com.au/skin-care/shampoo.html) have a shampoo bar.

Savi (http://www.margaretriversavi.com/socatalogue_view.asp?codeID=shampoobar1) have a shampoo bar.

There's this neem (http://www.organicsaustraliaonline.com.au/prod3752.htm) shampoo bar that I've tried and like apart from the strong perfume.

This (http://www.hempco.net.au/shopping/catalogue_view.asp?codeID=CHSMRB) site.

And lastly this (http://www.ausieolive.com.au/_listrange.php?id=00007) site.

I hope that helps, I've tried some of these bars and my number one pick is the Savi bar, followed by corrynne's one.
Thanks Liluri :flowers:
I cant belive how expensive postage is though out Australia, They dont miss you much!!!

[tiny_teesha]

I need to ask again! haha...i went to get some henna from the Surya site for my mum, but it was really costly! 11 for only 50g!
Is there anywhere that sells henna for a decent price?! With shipping not equal to the product price! I went to henna sooq! it went up to $55 for 2 henna, indigo and cassia. I cannot afford that.
I'm fine spending about $15 per 100g. or less of course. And shipping to be around the $5-10 mark for 100g.

Where do you guys get your henna from, my mum is over the Jamila!!!

[nastasska]

I've used this Henna

http://sitenshop.com.au/shop-organichaircare_com_au--15

Otherwise maybe a local Health Food Shop might have some:)

[tiny_teesha]

Hmm.., that still is a little dear. And it isn't the henna powder. Oh well, my mum said today she is over henna (after doing it a whole year) and wants to go back to chemical dye! :( I'm so disapointed! Ah well.

[nastasska]

This place has Henna

http://www.natureshop.com.au/Nature%20Shop%20SiteMap.htm

My local Health Food Shop sells it

[tiny_teesha]

Thanks i'll check it out!

[tiny_teesha]

My sister bought me the alchemy lavender leave in conditioner, I'm anxious to try to tomorrow morning!! :)

[Rose_Red]

I'm a huge fan of the Alchemy leave in - how did you like it, tiny_teesha? For some reason, my hair generally gets weighed down by oils, but this leave in never weighs it down.

[Liluri]

Another Alchemy leave in fan here! I got a really nice pack for Christmas that included the masque, leave in and a comb.

[tiny_teesha]

Lucky you Liluri!
I actually liked it. My hair feels more moisturised, not grimy, and I can add more every day without I'll effect. I hate that it is so expensive though :(
I wish it did weigh it down though! I keep adding more and more. I don't think it makes it tangle unless i add too much... or when dry. It applies better to wet hair i've found.

[LadyEliza]

Does anybody know where to buy good hair sticks within our shores??

I'm thinking about it!

[LadyEliza]

I'm thinking about it!

errr, I mean, I'm thinking about making my own line of hair sticks, using mostly Australian timbers.

Sometimes it helps if you say things instead of trying to use telepathy

:D

[Nat242]

errr, I mean, I'm thinking about making my own line of hair sticks, using mostly Australian timbers.

Sometimes it helps if you say things instead of trying to use telepathy

:D

Thats great! I'd love to buy hair sticks made from local/recycled/"found" timber. The only hair sticks I've found in Australia have been plastic, which are fine for the shower, but aren't all that nice looking and are easily broken.

[LadyEliza]

I use to do woodturning, althought I don't have a lathe now, I'm thinking of starting again.

I might make a few non turned ones for me, see how they go. I'll let you know.

[Nat242]

I found Jamila henna in Brisbane, it's great stuff :D

If you'd like the address of the store send me a PM.

[Nat242]

I really wanted to buy some ketylos - I need some nice hairsticks, and some slightly shorter ones than what I've got at the moment. Unfortunately, the exchange rate plus shipping just makes it unreasonable - I can't quite bring myself to spend $AU47 on a single pair of hairsticks, even though they're beautiful.

So, I want to know if anyone knows where I can get some wood hairsticks either at an Australian store, *or* an Australian seller on the internet, so I don't suffer so much from the exchange rate.

Anyone found anything new recently?

[LadyEliza]

I really wanted to buy some ketylos - I need some nice hairsticks, and some slightly shorter ones than what I've got at the moment. Unfortunately, the exchange rate plus shipping just makes it unreasonable - I can't quite bring myself to spend $AU47 on a single pair of hairsticks, even though they're beautiful.

So, I want to know if anyone knows where I can get some wood hairsticks either at an Australian store, *or* an Australian seller on the internet, so I don't suffer so much from the exchange rate.

Anyone found anything new recently?

I'm not really ready - but I was going to eventually ask for some test subjects. If you want to PM me your address and what length hairstick you want I'll make one for you for free if you answer some survey questions for me about the stick?

[Liluri]

I'm not really ready - but I was going to eventually ask for some test subjects. If you want to PM me your address and what length hairstick you want I'll make one for you for free if you answer some survey questions for me about the stick?

I'll put my hand up for being a test subject if you are looking for more guinea pigs! please :D

[Nat242]

Wow, thanks, Lady Eliza! :flowers: Sending you a PM.

[nastasska]

Found some great Henna at a health Food Shop here by Bonvit I used Gold and it came out very well:cheese:

This is the company

http://www.bonvit.com.au/cgi-bin/bonvit.cgi/cg/index?1

[pdy2kn6]

hey i'm moving to sydney in 8 days....argh i'm so nervous. i'm living there for 5 months. are there any good hair shops anyone knows about in sydney? like for oils/accessories etc?

[Liluri]

hey i'm moving to sydney in 8 days....argh i'm so nervous. i'm living there for 5 months. are there any good hair shops anyone knows about in sydney? like for oils/accessories etc?

Hello, and it's normal to be nervous. I hope you have a great time in Sydney. Welcome to the country of no hairtoys.

It depends where you are going to live but in your exploration of the City have a good look around in the Queen Victoria Building (http://www.qvb.com.au/IPOH/QVB/me.get?SITE.home) there is Emilio Boutique for Hair, they are one of the few stockists of some high end hairtoys, but you will die at the prices. Perfect Potion is in the QVC as well and they sell some good oils and herbs. I've found interesting hairtoys in Paddy's markets. Myers and David Jones department stores usually sell Mimco hairtoys where I have found one or two things that I like. HTH

Have fun :)

[littlemiss]

I'm not really ready - but I was going to eventually ask for some test subjects. If you want to PM me your address and what length hairstick you want I'll make one for you for free if you answer some survey questions for me about the stick?

Im putting my hand up too if you want guinea pigs for testing!!:D

[Rose_Red]

Im putting my hand up too if you want guinea pigs for testing!!:D

And me too! :)

[nastasska]

Squeek! said another Guinea Pig:)

[Gilly]

I'm a huge fan of the Alchemy leave in - how did you like it, tiny_teesha? For some reason, my hair generally gets weighed down by oils, but this leave in never weighs it down.
I can't get on with it :rolleyes:
No matter how little I use, I can't get my fingers through my hair, I know I should not be doing that but I like to be able to!
It always feels horrible :rolleyes:

[KnightsLady]

David Jones in Sydney has more hair toys these days, including Paris Mode/France Luxe. Their brushes and combs range is not as big as it used to be though.

Emilio no longer carries Ficcares.

Perfect Potion in the Queen Vic Bldg is still good for oils and stuff. Also check out Newton's Pharmacy for herbs and some oils. They're just across the road from the Queen Vic Bldg.

[nastasska]

I can't get on with it :rolleyes:
No matter how little I use, I can't get my fingers through my hair, I know I should not be doing that but I like to be able to!
It always feels horrible :rolleyes:

I find it a bit too thick as well.I can use it but it's just a bit heavy for me:(

[amiaow]

I am getting back into CO this week... decided it has been many years and I'd like to give it another shot!

I found Kiwi Lime Squeeze Alberto at Foodland (probably could find it at IGA)- around $3 for 450mL. I am also trying the volumising Tresemme, which has cones but appears to be a great wash conditioner. So far so good.

I would love to buy some Aussie hairsticks too- and hopefully my hair will be long enough for them again soon! Keep us posted :)

[LadyEliza]

This is campher laural - it's just a practice stick. Learnt lots - this is too long for one thing, it's 10 inches. Tended to twist in the lathe and I had to be very careful with it.

I'm thinking of using 24 karat gold leaf on the "knob".

I also want to find a better finish then the oil I was using.

This afternoon I'll try some more :)


http://www.elizasart.com/hairsticks/wood/campher1.jpg

[Liluri]

This is camphor laural - it's just a practice stick.

Wow, just a practice stick, that looks great for a practice. can't wait to see more, love the thought of supporting an Australian hair stick maker.

[Liluri]

I found Kiwi Lime Squeeze Alberto at Foodland

Does it list any cones in the ingredients please?

[amiaow]

There are no cones listed in the KLS.

They also had Free Me Freesia, Strawberries and Cream and another I can't remember though I didn't check the ingredients of them at the time.

[Liluri]

There are no cones listed in the KLS.

They also had Free Me Freesia, Strawberries and Cream and another I can't remember though I didn't check the ingredients of them at the time.

All of the Alberto conditioners I have found have had cones in them, would you be able to list the ingredients please?

[amiaow]

Alberto Balsam Herbal Escapes Clarifying Conditioner- Kiwi Lime Squeeze

Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkylonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Glyceryl Stearate, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydrolysed Collagen, Benzyl Salicylate, Disodium EDTA, Butylphenyl Methylpropianal, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexane Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Yellow 5, Benzophenone-4, Polysorbate 20, Blue 1, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosemary Extract, Panthenol, Cymbopogon Schoeanthus extract, Lime Peel extract, Ascorbic Acid, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Biotin.

[amiaow]

It does rinse differently to the other I've tried before- I had a litre of the Aloe one, and also tried the Sun Kissed Raspberry while it was around a few years ago- I found them both really awful and waxy and impossible to rinse properly- whereas this one rinses a lot cleaner!

[Nat242]

That's gorgeous, Lady Eliza - especially for "practice"! I agree with Liluri - it would be so great to support an Australian hair stick artist. Are Australian native timbers suitable for hair sticks? Because that'd be pretty cool, too.

[LadyEliza]

That's gorgeous, Lady Eliza - especially for "practice"! I agree with Liluri - it would be so great to support an Australian hair stick artist. Are Australian native timbers suitable for hair sticks? Because that'd be pretty cool, too.

I don't want to pay for wood that has come from overseas - so Australian timbers better be suitable! So far I have Red Cedar, Silky Oak (which personally I don't like to turn because it's so dusty) Camphor Laurel, Beefwood (so called because it grows in cattle paddocks!) Australian Maple (possibly Queensland Maple) and some un-known eucalypt. I admit I did buy some timber such as purple heart because I just had to try it!

I tried just using an oil and wax coat, but have found that I really need a shellac finish to bring out the wood and make it smooth for the hair. And if you don't know what shallac is, you might want to leave it that way. heehee Let's just say it's all natural!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellac

[Nat242]

LOL - Of course I clicked the link ;) It sounds like I've probably eaten it before (used to coat pills and such), so I'm not worried!

It all sounds very exciting!

[tiny_teesha]

Gilly - I'm finding that problem lately? Maybe i'm using too much? I'm stopping for a while!

[Growin' It]

Hi there,

Another South Aussie signing in. I note that the references to our lovely city of Adelaide are a bit thin on the ground, so will add a few notes on oils:

Coconut oil - the health food shop in Rundle Mall, a few shops down from Beehive Corner (aka Daryl Lea chocolates). They have coconut oil (not Parachute) that's both refined and unrefined, located near the back of the store - $10 for 350ml. The virgin stuff can smell quite... unrefined, so remember just because it's virgin coconut doesn't mean it smells like Parachute.

Hemp seed oil -"Hemp Hemp Hooray" brand. I use this on my skin, not on my hair. It smells a bit grassy and is a deep green colour. Also purchased from the above shop, $30 for 200ml.

Coconut oil - Parachute brand, and also bulk oil for cooking. "Ceylon Spices", near the Holden Hill Police station intersection, can't remember the street name, but just off North East Road. They also have your general Indian Supply Store goodies, including Vatika hair stuff, neem oil (what do people actually use this for?!) and others. Bonus: has walls of spice mixes and curry pastes. :) :) It sells Parachute coconut oil in... ONE LITRE CONTAINERS!!! Is this brilliant, or what?!

Mahdena - A shop on Magill Road, between The Maid pub and Portrush Rd. This is a good place for (slightly more expensive) natural oils. I've had apricot and avocado oils from here, as well as 500g shea butter. Give yourself a while to shop here; a small shop, but the smells are amazing! (She stocks natural makeup and other things, incl. body butters, too).

[Iolanthe]

Hi. Another Australian here.
I've noticed that Go-lo is selling tresemme and Vo5 products at the moment.

I can also recomend this site for Jojoba oil.
http://www.jojocare.com.au/

I've also found coconut oil in Woolworths in the asian food section.

Does anyone know if you can buy Light Mountin Henna any where in NSW.

I'm so glad to have found this thread.

[amiaow]

I am trying out more CO conditioners- I find the Kiwi Lime Squeeze builds up easily, it's just a bit waxy for me... the Tresemme is going pretty well but I need to alternate it with something else.

Has anyone tried the Coles SmartBuy Everyday Conditioner? I bought this one today- around $3.29 for a litre. The ingredients are:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Peg 60 Almond Glycerides, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Cl 19140, Cl 16225.
Pretty basic stuff but I'm hoping it is light enough to use as a wash conditioner.

I also purchased Pears Clarifying- will try that this week as I'm interstate and it is in a smaller bottle than the Coles!

[BittSweetCherry]

I am trying out more CO conditioners- I find the Kiwi Lime Squeeze builds up easily, it's just a bit waxy for me... the Tresemme is going pretty well but I need to alternate it with something else.

Has anyone tried the Coles SmartBuy Everyday Conditioner? I bought this one today- around $3.29 for a litre. The ingredients are:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Peg 60 Almond Glycerides, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Cl 19140, Cl 16225.
Pretty basic stuff but I'm hoping it is light enough to use as a wash conditioner.

I also purchased Pears Clarifying- will try that this week as I'm interstate and it is in a smaller bottle than the Coles!

The Coles SmartBuy conditioner is not that different from the Aldi one I've been using for over six months (Water, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Peg 60 Almond Glycerides, Fragrance) - in fact, the only thing different about them is that the Coles one has the two Methyl-s - which I believe are preservatives rather than cones - and two dyes. Going from my experience with the Aldi one, it's REEAAAALLLLY cheap and runny which is great, as you said, for a mild wash conditioner, but it is not a good *conditioner* and you will need to follow up with something else.

I've been using the Pears Balancing Care for the last month, though, because I ran out of the Aldi stuff. The Pears conditioners are practically identical:

Legend (colours correspond to the packaging, preserving the stated order of the lists)
In all of them
In Clarifying only
In Moisturising only
In Balancing only
In Everyday only

Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, DMDM Hydantoin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Medica Limonium (lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (lime) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis, Lonicera Caprifolium (honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica (mango) Fruit Extract, Prunis Persica (peach) Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Passiflora Edulis Flower Extract, Mentha Pipperita (peppermint) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustiflora (lavendar) Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Fragrance.

As you can see, the only appreciable difference in the included ingredients has to do with marketing, not function (with the exception of Vitamin E which is in greater abundance in the moisturising than the balancing, and lacking from the clarifying. Plus panthenol in the moisturising, which may help your hair but the peer review literature suggests doesn't work in wash-out formulas.)

According to the Beauty Brains (http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/27/do-vitamins-in-tigi-bed-head-reconstruct-your-hair/) Vitamin E has nothing to do with hair, but it might be good for your scalp anyway. I've really liked the Balancing Care one so far - it is more moisturising than the Aldi one, but it's usually about $4/bottle ($10/L) compared to $2/bottle ($2/L) so even when I bought Pears at half price, Aldi is cheaper.

My thoughts so far is that Pears is superior to Aldi (and I'd expect to the similarly formulated Coles SmartBuy) but it comes at a cost. As to which Pears variety to get...it seems like you might as well choose the nicest smelling one as there is no fundamental difference between them.

[amiaow]

Thanks BittSweetCherry. I figured the Coles might be like the Aldi- well I was hoping so! I can't actually buy the Aldi as we don't have Aldi yet in South Australia. Hopefully we will someday soon!

I CO'd with the Coles SmartBuy and it was great- nice scent, rinsed easily, hair is gaining good volume as it dries (which is important for my waves!), pump pack. Definitely doesn't feel waxy like the Alberto one.

I did use the Pears back when it was the previous formulation- I remember loving my litre of Pears Lavender! I am looking forward to using the new formulation, which I have only tried as S&C, not CO, though not for a few years.

I don't mind if the wash conditioner isn't enough to actually be conditioner- I am still using S&C with Biolage once a week which seems to stop my scalp being grumpy at me, plus I have a rather large leave in collection!

I also found some basic formulations on New Directions (http://www.newdirections.com.au) from around $9-17/litre. These all seem to have a creamy consistency (it's listed for each formula) so might be suitable for dilution and use as a wash conditioner too.

I noticed too that the ingredients of these basic conditioners are remarkably similar to those posted in the Sorbolene thread. Has anyone tried it?

[BittSweetCherry]

I noticed too that the ingredients of these basic conditioners are remarkably similar to those posted in the Sorbolene thread. Has anyone tried it?

Funny story: I had an allergy test when I was a kid (the kind where the doctor makes a matrix of pricks on your arms and adds a drop of a common irritant on each) which yielded very little, but when they instructed me to wash my arm with the Sorbolene afterwards, every spot swelled up. I do use it on my skin whenever I'm desperate, but it's not that useful to me. I am tempted to try the vegetable sorbolene that Knightslady uses, but I would be buying it because I need a skin moisturiser - generic sorbolene brands often have lanolin and paraffin, which some people are sensitive to, and might be my problem.

[amiaow]

The Nature's Organics Vegetable Sorbolene is a good one as a body moisturiser. I find the paraffin/mineral oil sorbolenes far too greasy- ugh!

As a body moisturiser at the moment I am using the Cocoa Butter lotion from Target (bronze packaging)- a litre pump pack is $20 but they make a smaller tube too. I think it would be too rich to attempt on my hair but it's really nice as a body lotion. Ingredients are:
Purified water, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, Vitamin E, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Butylparaben.
It smells yummy!

[KnightsLady]

Funny story: I had an allergy test when I was a kid (the kind where the doctor makes a matrix of pricks on your arms and adds a drop of a common irritant on each) which yielded very little, but when they instructed me to wash my arm with the Sorbolene afterwards, every spot swelled up. I do use it on my skin whenever I'm desperate, but it's not that useful to me. I am tempted to try the vegetable sorbolene that Knightslady uses, but I would be buying it because I need a skin moisturiser - generic sorbolene brands often have lanolin and paraffin, which some people are sensitive to, and might be my problem.


Some people react to the preservative in sorbolene too. Sue Dengate mentions it on her Fedupwithfoodadditivesdotcom site.

[Hairbear]

I dropped my wide toothed detangling comb this morning, breaking a couple of the tines.:(

Any recommendations of where I can get a decent comb, or will I have to order online from the US?

[amiaow]

I bought huge detangling combs a few years ago from Price Attack- they weren't a name brand. Don't know if they still have them or not but I am sure there is something similar!

[tiny_teesha]

i saw a "wen" wide tooth comb on ebay pretty cheap. You might want to search for it?

[tiny_teesha]

Does anyone know where i can find Amish pins online cheap? Or at a shop, i've never seen them before. I want them!

[KnightsLady]

Hi Teesha,

I have some Amish pins that Liluri sent, but I've never used them. I prefer the more flexible hair pins. If you want them, they're yours.

KL

[tiny_teesha]

I'll PM you.
Which reminds me, the second i get my first pay check i'll be cleaning up my hair toys and giving them away! Free shipping and all. Just giving you guys a heads up!

[Nat242]

I'll PM you.
Which reminds me, the second i get my first pay check i'll be cleaning up my hair toys and giving them away! Free shipping and all. Just giving you guys a heads up!

Ooh! Exciting!

[tiny_teesha]

I had a job interview today, so i think i got it...
*fingers crossed*

[Nat242]

I had a job interview today, so i think i got it...
*fingers crossed*

Fingers crossed here for you, too!

[KnightsLady]

Another few fingers and toes crossed here too, Teesha!

[tiny_teesha]

thanks guys, no call yet.... :( But there is still time!

[LadyEliza]

Thinking of you -you must be nervous, waiting!

[littlemiss]

I hate waiting it makes me feel sick :sick:
I hope you hear from them soon and good luck!!! my fingers and toes crossed too:D

[littlemiss]

I dropped my wide toothed detangling comb this morning, breaking a couple of the tines.:(

Any recommendations of where I can get a decent comb, or will I have to order online from the US?

I brought a bone comb wide toothed on ebay not that long ago it was overseas but was cheap enough and good quality, I liked it so much i brought two!!;) in the end!!!

[tiny_teesha]

Thanks LadyEliza and littlemiss! :)
Still waiting!...
*twiddles thumbs*

[spf4214]

What a great thread, thanks for all your work in collating this :). Good luck with the job tiny_teesha. I recently bought the Melrose coconut oil/butter in my local health food store for around $10. Has anyone managed to find wooden combs in Perth, or am I better just to try ebay?

[Liluri]

Has anyone managed to find wooden combs in Perth, or am I better just to try ebay?

I've gotten some jarrah combs from a trader inside a mall once and I've also gotten an alchemy set that included a vitamin masque, leave in conditioner and a wooden comb in a local health food store, though it was a Christmas special. But nothing permanent that I can suggest, The Body Shop used to sell woden combs but I'm not sure they do anymore in Australia.

[spf4214]

I've gotten some jarrah combs from a trader inside a mall once and I've also gotten an alchemy set that included a vitamin masque, leave in conditioner and a wooden comb in a local health food store, though it was a Christmas special. But nothing permanent that I can suggest, The Body Shop used to sell woden combs but I'm not sure they do anymore in Australia.

Thanks Liluri, I may just opt for ebay and see what I can find :)

[tiny_teesha]

Hey guys i got the job!! :) *yay* In a few weeks i'll clean out my hair toys and get rid of them here!

[spf4214]

Congratulations tiny_teesha, thats fantastic :)

[DecafJane]

Congratulations! That is great news. :D

[tiny_teesha]

Thanks guys! :)

[pocahonta_s]

Hello fellow Aussies!

If anyone in Brisbane needs Henna, I am sharing info: the Indian grocery store in the McWhirter shopping centre (if it can be called so) in the Valley has just receivd a shipment - there is Hathi Henna ($10 for a kilo) and Nupur (2.75 for an 80gm packet. The Nupur also contains Amla and another herb).

I cannot vouch for the quality of the henna, and it is packaged in India so there is no garantee that it is 100% pure, but for those who cannot always afford to order BAQ henna it may be an alternative - it is a credit crisis after all :)

Other places selling henna (they all have red, brown and clear so it is obviously not pure henna either although they are all labelled "100% henna") are: the organic store on Brunswick street in the valley (i think i is on the corner of Merthyr road), which sells Nazeer henna, Happy High Herbs on the corner of Ann & Duncan in the valley, and the Perfect Potion stores (they are in the Valley, in the city and in Westend). Prices are around $15 for 100 gms.
Oh, and Lush on Queen street of course ($25 for a 250gm bar).

Nat242 I saw a previous post where you said you found Jamila henna in Brisbane? I would love the address but i cant pm yet as i am still a newbie...

[Nat242]

Hello fellow Aussies!

If anyone in Brisbane needs Henna, I am sharing info: the Indian grocery store in the McWhirter shopping centre (if it can be called so) in the Valley has just receivd a shipment - there is Hathi Henna ($10 for a kilo) and Nupur (2.75 for an 80gm packet. The Nupur also contains Amla and another herb).

I cannot vouch for the quality of the henna, and it is packaged in India so there is no garantee that it is 100% pure, but for those who cannot always afford to order BAQ henna it may be an alternative - it is a credit crisis after all :)

Other places selling henna (they all have red, brown and clear so it is obviously not pure henna either although they are all labelled "100% henna") are: the organic store on Brunswick street in the valley (i think i is on the corner of Merthyr road), which sells Nazeer henna, Happy High Herbs on the corner of Ann & Duncan in the valley, and the Perfect Potion stores (they are in the Valley, in the city and in Westend). Prices are around $15 for 100 gms.
Oh, and Lush on Queen street of course ($25 for a 250gm bar).

Nat242 I saw a previous post where you said you found Jamila henna in Brisbane? I would love the address but i cant pm yet as i am still a newbie...

Thanks for all that info - that's great! I did find Jamila at an Indian Grocery store in Woolloongabba, but I'm not impressed with the quality. It didn't seem to have particularly strong dye - maybe it wasn't stored properly, or it was really old, I don't know.

I need to henna again, I'm going to check out one of the suppliers you mentioned. Thanks for sharing them!

[pocahonta_s]

No worries - glad to help!

[pocahonta_s]

I forgot to ask: would anyone know where to get hair sticks or other pretty hair toys in Brisbane? Or even online, in Australia (not so keen on international shipping costs at the moment)

[Nat242]

I forgot to ask: would anyone know where to get hair sticks or other pretty hair toys in Brisbane? Or even online, in Australia (not so keen on international shipping costs at the moment)

See here. (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6898849)

The artist is Lady Eliza here on LHC; I have two of her sticks and they're gorgeous. I recommend her highly.

[pocahonta_s]

Cheers, they do look great. Now i know where my next pay is going!

A rather stupid question: I notice the sticks are waxed - i am just a tiny bit worried because i henna, then indigo my hair and everything my hair touches for a couple washes afterwards turns blue... I rinse with ACV but the blue always runs anyway. I have been using regular chopsticks in my hair (which my bf finds hilarious) and they are all covered in blue. Do you reckon the wax would prevent the colour from damaging the sticks?

[Nat242]

Cheers, they do look great. Now i know where my next pay is going!

A rather stupid question: I notice the sticks are waxed - i am just a tiny bit worried because i henna, then indigo my hair and everything my hair touches for a couple washes afterwards turns blue... I rinse with ACV but the blue always runs anyway. I have been using regular chopsticks in my hair (which my bf finds hilarious) and they are all covered in blue. Do you reckon the wax would prevent the colour from damaging the sticks?

Best to convo the maker through Etsy and ask her opinion.

[tiny_teesha]

I got money guys! so when i have a free second this week i'll organise my hair toys and post them up to give away, and a few of the more pricey new ones i'll sell. :)

[Nat242]

I got money guys! so when i have a free second this week i'll organise my hair toys and post them up to give away, and a few of the more pricey new ones i'll sell. :)

YAY! I'm excited! A new hair toy would really cheer me up.

ETA: Excuse my rudeness. I'm happy things are working out for you re: work and finances!

[tiny_teesha]

I'm glad i'd bring you joy Nat242! :)

[Aussieibu]

I have just seen Flexi-8 have free shipping on orders over US$25 dollars, includes international shipping. I bought my first ever hair toy from them a few months ago, when I heard about them from this site. It arrived within a couple of weeks.

[Flynn]

An addition to the No Cones list: Eden Organics (as far as I can tell.)

Ingredients of the conditioner
purified water, sorbitan olivate and cetearyl olivate, organic apple cider vinegar, organic safflower seed oil, organic avocado fruit oil, natural d-panthenol, organic bitter orange extract, horsetail extract, organic geranium essential oil, organic nettle extract, organic sage extract, organic rosemary extract, organic burdock extract, organic patchouli essential oil, peru balsam essential oil.


And a request: I want a hair fork, but I'm not after anything very expensive. Where should I start looking (in Sydney)?

[LadyEliza]

Cheers, they do look great. Now i know where my next pay is going!

A rather stupid question: I notice the sticks are waxed - i am just a tiny bit worried because i henna, then indigo my hair and everything my hair touches for a couple washes afterwards turns blue... I rinse with ACV but the blue always runs anyway. I have been using regular chopsticks in my hair (which my bf finds hilarious) and they are all covered in blue. Do you reckon the wax would prevent the colour from damaging the sticks?


I honestly don't know! Maybe not use the "pretty" things until after a few washes after the indigo?

[pocahonta_s]

Yes, I think that's the best way to go... Just trying to up my "disposable income" a bit then going to get myself some pretties... :)

[Flynn]

Does anyone know anywhere in Sydney that carries relatively inexpensive (<$25) hair forks?

[Milui Elenath]

I had totally forgotten this thread! Subscribed now. :) Just thought I'd add that you can get soapnuts from an Australian company,
http://www.soapinanutshell.com.au

if anyone is interested. I'm so glad I dropped by LadyEliza your hairsticks are lovely!

[LadyEliza]

Thank you!

I don't know if anyone has seen it, but we are planning a meeting for members who are in Brisbane.

The thread is here

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=568214

[tiny_teesha]

Oo you guys must take photos! :) XD

[Milui Elenath]

I don't know if I'm telling old news but I'd never seen them before - Go-Lo has plastic hair slides which seem to be designed just like a ficcare, with the bent shape to fit over buns/twists. They are kind of heart shaped on the top and not long and thin. As I've never seen/used a real ficcare I don't know if it will suffice for those searching for or familiar with Ficarre. They are all plastic except for the clip part which is designed like a butterfly/claw clip with the metal bolt holding through it. I've been using mine all week with no problem it is excellent under hats! The slide was $2. I will try to post a photo in my album very soon.

[LadyEliza]

That reminds me. Another source of MN is Reslove Tinea cream. 2% Miconazole nitrate.

[pocahonta_s]

Thank you!

I don't know if anyone has seen it, but we are planning a meeting for members who are in Brisbane.

The thread is here

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=568214

When i click on the link i get a "Pocahonta_s, you do not have permission to access this" message. Am i too "young" on the boards still?

[LadyEliza]

Doh. I don't know. I probably did something wrong.

Go to the top of the page and click on "The Long Hair Community" - the logo.

That takes you to the home page. Third forum heading down is Community Meet Announcements (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20)

Click that.

Then the link for the Brisbane meeting.

:)

[pocahonta_s]

Hmmm.... Maybe there's something wrong with my account, because i dont see this forum at all, and when i click on the link you just posted, i am denied access as well. :(