The "We're in Canada, Where'd You Get That" Thread

[Arya]

I've noticed the Brits and Aussies have one, we deserve one too!!

If there's already been one started, please feel free to close/remove, but direct me to it, I'm sick of paying international shipping fees and customs for my stuff!

So Hosers, where'd you get that, eh?

[Arya]

My new love is the "Live Clean' line of shampoos available at Shoppers. I picked up the ACV shampoo and Moisturizing Conditioners and I luuurve them! They're pthalate, paraben and CONE free. Although they say SLS/suflate free, they have SLOther (sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) things in them, (and glycerin in the condish) but my hair really loves it, and it's better than some of the other stuff out there!

It's expensive, but it goes on sale at Shoppers every other month or so, which is when I stock up.

I'm personally looking for a Canadian store that ships herbs/waxes/butters etc. that doesn't charge insane shipping fees. Any ideas

[Calaelen]

^ I'm in Ottawa too. They also carry Live Clean at Walmart, and I am willing to bet it is cheaper there, than at Shoppers. My hair didn't like it at all, but I'm happy you've found something you like :)

[jessie58]

Out west here but grew up in Ottawa. My hair is not overly fond of the Live Clean products, not sure why. It's almost like they over clean my hair it's unmanageable after using it. Also takes the curls right out of it.

[Debra83]

hmmmm, haven't tried the live clean stuff yet, but I'm still loving the Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition for sure.

p.s. haven't tried apple cider vinegar rinse yet for my hair either, I'm just worried that the smell will linger.

[jessie58]

hmmmm, haven't tried the live clean stuff yet, but I'm still loving the Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition for sure.

p.s. haven't tried apple cider vinegar rinse yet for my hair either, I'm just worried that the smell will linger.

Debra, once it's rinsed and dries, it never lingers on my hair.

[Arya]

^ I'm in Ottawa too. They also carry Live Clean at Walmart, and I am willing to bet it is cheaper there, than at Shoppers. My hair didn't like it at all, but I'm happy you've found something you like :)

I live in the market, and I don't have a a car, so walmart is a trek for me! But good idea, I'll keep my eye out when I do go!

[squintinschool]

I've tried Live Clean, but found that it is too expensive for my CO habits (and even pre-CO, as my hair is thirsty as all get out) so I switched to TRESSemme Naturals for a while (it was on sale for 4$ at Wal-Mart) and Fruit Kicks Down Under conditioner (1L for 4 something is pretty good in my book).

[MafiaPrincess]

I've bought my live clean at walmart too. It's like 5ish lil less..

I'd like a freaking ficarre.. but I can't justify their shipping costs. I was less than impressed with some of my henna costs even when orderign from what seemed like Canada to find it then shipped from the states..

[jessie58]

I've bought my live clean at walmart too. It's like 5ish lil less..

I'd like a freaking ficarre.. but I can't justify their shipping costs. I was less than impressed with some of my henna costs even when orderign from what seemed like Canada to find it then shipped from the states..

I found a Ficarre on the boards here recently which was shipped within Canada for $8 or $9, I forget which. Yet if that same seller mailed it to the U.S. it was about half that price to ship. Stupid Canada Post.

When ordering from companies, I have paid from $5 to about $18 shipping before. How much does Ficcare charge for shipping here?

[squintinschool]

Does anyone know where to find Amish pins that don't have shipping costs higher than the cost of the pins themselves? My hair eats Goody U-pins, and I'm in love with the hold I get with the Nightblooming finishing pins I got off the swap board (hurrah no shipping costs!) but can't seem to find any basic Amish pins (particularly the crinkly 3" kind) that don't cost almost as much as the finishing pins did.

[jessie58]

Does anyone know where to find Amish pins that don't have shipping costs higher than the cost of the pins themselves? My hair eats Goody U-pins, and I'm in love with the hold I get with the Nightblooming finishing pins I got off the swap board (hurrah no shipping costs!) but can't seem to find any basic Amish pins (particularly the crinkly 3" kind) that don't cost almost as much as the finishing pins did.

I wish I knew, I could use some myself.

[littlenvy]

Oh. I just bought some at a dollar store. No joke! I looked for them everywhere and there they were! Cost me a dollar (plus HST :p) for a pack of 72.
They call them Sallon Pins and they are imported by ArtCraft out of Concord, Ontario.
http://artcraft-company.com/home.php?cat=265&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2

[squintinschool]

Littleenvy, from the looks of it, those are what I have now - and aren't strong/long enough to hold my hair without it taking 30 or so. :(

[littlenvy]

Littleenvy, from the looks of it, those are what I have now - and aren't strong/long enough to hold my hair without it taking 30 or so. :(
:( I'm sorry. I guess because my hair is so thin and fine it never occurred to me that they may not be strong enough for others.
OK.. Let me keep an eye out for some stronger stuff for you :)

[McFearless]

Food Basics sells Suave condish for 99 cents. I use it for CO.

[CaityBear]

Oh. I just bought some at a dollar store. No joke! I looked for them everywhere and there they were! Cost me a dollar (plus HST :p) for a pack of 72.
They call them Sallon Pins and they are imported by ArtCraft out of Concord, Ontario.
http://artcraft-company.com/home.php?cat=265&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&page=2

I got those!! I love them!! But I also have fine and thin hair so I don't have a problem with them...

[Darkhorse1]

If you've made good friends with members here or have family/friends in the US, you can order stuff from Ficarre or other places, send it to a US address and then have them mail it to you. JesstheMess did this for me with a gorgeous hair fork, and I got it wayyy cheaper than having it shipped to me directly.

I love Shoppers!! I need cones for my hair, but ficarres? I'm DYING to try a small ficcarissimo, but can't justify the cost of it plus shipping. So, it will stay in my dreams for now :D

Oh, and in regards to hair toys--Zellers has had some pretty good sales on Scunini hair toys. Walmart near me is too big and scares me, but last I was in there, they had a lot of new Goody items.

Oh--try Etsy for amish pins--I see them there a lot. It's a US based board, but shipping is usually normal. www.etsy.com ps--very addictive site.

[Luna12345]

yay!!! i'm joining this thread :)

[Luna12345]

I've noticed the Brits and Aussies have one, we deserve one too!!

If there's already been one started, please feel free to close/remove, but direct me to it, I'm sick of paying international shipping fees and customs for my stuff!

So Hosers, where'd you get that, eh?



I grew up in ottawa but I'm living in Montreal now,
I like live clean also and I'm using TRESemme naturals conditioner, it's silicone free!....
have you ever tried walking into an Indian or ethnic store, you might be able to find some herbs there:)

[squintinschool]

I love Shoppers!! I need cones for my hair, but ficarres? I'm DYING to try a small ficcarissimo, but can't justify the cost of it plus shipping. So, it will stay in my dreams for now :D.

OMG that combination Shoppers + small Ficcrissimo reminded me! One of the Shoppers in either Toronto/Hamilton (I can't remember which one because it was a while back) had two styles of fakkare (both in silver) in its hairtoy section, by Stylize. They were small, so I didn't dare try them, but it may work for you. And I saw a gold fakkare and wee two prong hairfork (functional length 3.5" approximately) at H&M for ~$6 for the pair. Sadly, all of this stuff is way too small for my hair *impatiently awaits 60th street fork with 5.5" functional length*

And I will try Etsy.

[Intransigentia]

The thing I'm trying to find is a Tangle Teezer. The Americans seem to be finding them at Sally's, and I've been to two Sallys here, and no Tangle Teezer.

I'd like to second the recommendation for Asian/Indian stores for hair stuff. Some of my prettiest fakkares and hairsticks I got in my local Chinatown.

[gypsymoth]

^ I'm also looking for a Tangle Teezer! They sell them on Amazon for $8.99, which I am willing to pay, but shipping to here in Toronto is about $8. It's not horrible, but I'd much rather wait to buy it nearby and save a few dollars.

[MafiaPrincess]

I too have been hitting my local Sally's for a tangle teezer since I hear that's where our US friends go. No luck for me either.

A ficcare order even buying 2 was almost the cost of another ficcare in shipping.. I browse the swap boards. I never am the first one to it for a large max when posted sadly, but I keep looking :)

Henna from the states isn't the 'deal' some other stuff is. I tried to hennaforhair first I wanted a BRIGHT red. Even a few hundred grams of henna was $35 shipped to Ontario from the states. I'm now all over hennahut.. If I get 5-6 packets I can swallow the 14ish in shipping..

I totally dig that Canada Post is a rip compared to USPS. If I buy stuff on the swap board it often costs like $2 in shipping from an American. Few things on etsy I'd like but the $10 in shipping from lets say Alberta to Ontario for things that weigh nothing isn't worth it to me on $50 purchases like jewelry.

I've shipped non hair things to US friends to save on shipping, I just feel bad doing it too often. I'm waiting on my EBJ order to see if I like the style.. If I do I'll ship some little 7 priestesses to my US friend as many of the sites I like shipping is free in the US.

[Viechen]

Im in NS and it seems like everything that is found in the lasrger cities cannot be found here :( So I ended up on Etsy and have been very happy with shipping costs and times so far... I look forward to more great ideas though :D

[McFearless]

I don't know if this is just for Ontario but Live Clean products are on sale at Shoppers. 5.99 for everything in stock. They also sell castor oil for 2.99.

Monistat is the cheapest at Loblaws.

[Darkhorse1]

Hey Squintinschool--yep, saw those but I don't like the pointy-ness of fakkares. I prefer the look of the ficarrissimo and how it looks like a barrette, but is easy to just clip and run. Well, in my mind anyhow :D

Shoppers---one majorly addictive store :P

[squintinschool]

Darkhorse1, fair enough. And Shoppers is horribly addictive. So many shiny things everywhere.

And oy, I'm seriously Etsy challenged. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to find Amish pins on that site, all I come up with is anything but. As well as getting side tracked by pretty dresses (http://www.etsy.com/listing/68281382/convertibleinfinity-dress-knee-length). If I had the money (and a measuring tape longer than 25") I'd so buy one right now. What peeves me about this listing is that she says she's in Canada, and yet she ships from the states. :(

[jessie58]

Darkhorse1, fair enough. And Shoppers is horribly addictive. So many shiny things everywhere.

And oy, I'm seriously Etsy challenged. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to find Amish pins on that site, all I come up with is anything but. As well as getting side tracked by pretty dresses (http://www.etsy.com/listing/68281382/convertibleinfinity-dress-knee-length). If I had the money (and a measuring tape longer than 25") I'd so buy one right now. What peeves me about this listing is that she says she's in Canada, and yet she ships from the states. :(

Yep, Shoppers is horribly addictive. You know you go there a lot when you are on first name basis with the pharmacist, the makeup counter lady and half of the cashiers. :o

One of my 3 daughters cannot go into a Shoppers without spending $100. If I'm waiting in the car for her, I say, I'm giving you 2 minutes in there and if you're not out by then, you're walking home. :rolleyes:

[jessie58]

Darkhorse1, fair enough. And Shoppers is horribly addictive. So many shiny things everywhere.

And oy, I'm seriously Etsy challenged. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to find Amish pins on that site, all I come up with is anything but. As well as getting side tracked by pretty dresses (http://www.etsy.com/listing/68281382/convertibleinfinity-dress-knee-length). If I had the money (and a measuring tape longer than 25") I'd so buy one right now. What peeves me about this listing is that she says she's in Canada, and yet she ships from the states. :(

I wonder if these (http://www.etsy.com/listing/57912481/12-metal-silver-hairpins-base-wedding?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=metal+hair+pins&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)would work. $6 for 12 of them plus $4 shipping to Canada.

Or these (http://www.etsy.com/listing/66915248/brass-wavy-hair-pins-custom-made-4?ref=sr_gallery_21&ga_search_query=metal+hair+pins&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade)? Very expensive. $15 for 2 pins plus $6.50 shipping. Yikes.



Okay, a dozen Amish pins shipped to Canada for $7.95 here (http://ww10.aitsafe.com/cf/recalc.pht)

[Arya]

I don't know if this is just for Ontario but Live Clean products are on sale at Shoppers. 5.99 for everything in stock. They also sell castor oil for 2.99.

Monistat is the cheapest at Loblaws.

Really? I found it cheaper at Walmart, I thought. I was keeping tabs on prices for a while, and I'm pretty sure I got mon. 7 at Walmart for 15.99

[Luna12345]

I live in the market, and I don't have a a car, so walmart is a trek for me! But good idea, I'll keep my eye out when I do go!

by market , you mean byward market? I use to live close to there SANDY HILL, I loved it there, i kind of miss it:(

[jessie58]

by market , you mean byward market? I use to live close to there SANDY HILL, I loved it there, i kind of miss it:(

You guys are making me homesick for Ottawa, I used to work at a flower stall on the Byward Market and used to be a nanny in Sandy Hill.

[McFearless]

Really? I found it cheaper at Walmart, I thought. I was keeping tabs on prices for a while, and I'm pretty sure I got mon. 7 at Walmart for 15.99

It would make sense for it to be cheaper at Walmart.. that means I must've gotten it on sale. Thanks for the heads up.

[squintinschool]

Okay, a dozen Amish pins shipped to Canada for $7.95 here (http://ww10.aitsafe.com/cf/recalc.pht)Oooh, now you have me interested, but the link isn't working. :(

[jessie58]

Oooh, now you have me interested, but the link isn't working. :(

Sorry, here you go. (http://www.prayercoverings.com/catalog.php?category=27)

[Arya]

by market , you mean byward market? I use to live close to there SANDY HILL, I loved it there, i kind of miss it:(


You guys are making me homesick for Ottawa, I used to work at a flower stall on the Byward Market and used to be a nanny in Sandy Hill.

haha, yay former Ottawans! This really isn't a city where people stick around, eh? I do love my life here this year (living in the Byward Market, with my super cool boyfriend, cheap rent, near Loblaws, etc.) but the Great Bus Strike of '09 soured me on it permanently, I think. Off to greener pastures next year or the year following.

[MafiaPrincess]

I started thinking about getting a pair or two of Ketylos.. but the $18 in shipping is a turn off.

[Viechen]

I started thinking about getting a pair or two of Ketylos.. but the $18 in shipping is a turn off.

I got my ketylos of the swap board and it was much cheaper. Plus you get to give a pair of sticks a new loving home, so thats a great plus :p Now I have to find somewhere to get a ketylo fork... *checks the site for specials*

[MafiaPrincess]

My college has blocked LHC. I can view.. but can't log in on my own laptop on their internet. There actually was a pair up on the swap I wanted.. but couldn't message till I got home that night and they were gone sadly.

[CaityBear]

Shoppers---one majorly addictive store :P

Soo true!! I go in for one thing and come out with ten. haha At least I have a Shoppers Optimum card so I get something out of it. Before I would use my mom's and she saved up enough to get $75 dollars off at one point and we had a shopping spree. :P In the end we still had to pay $20-some.

[Arya]

Does anyone know where I can get some unrefined Shea butter? I'm almost out :(
Cocoa butter would be good too. The only places i've seen have higher shipping than the price of the actual product.

[meowmeow]

Does anyone know where I can get some unrefined Shea butter? I'm almost out :(
Cocoa butter would be good too. The only places i've seen have higher shipping than the price of the actual product.



I believe http://www.saffireblue.ca/ has unrefined shea butter, although I think they're out of stock now. They're located in Ontario so shipping will probably be cheaper for you or maybe if you're close enough to them you can do a pick up.

Anyway, to answer the thread question, I generally buy my shampoo and conditioner at London Drugs. Although I generally stalk Winners to see what they have as well. :)

[Arya]

I believe http://www.saffireblue.ca/ has unrefined shea butter, although I think they're out of stock now. They're located in Ontario so shipping will probably be cheaper for you or maybe if you're close enough to them you can do a pick up.

Anyway, to answer the thread question, I generally buy my shampoo and conditioner at London Drugs. Although I generally stalk Winners to see what they have as well. :)

Wow, Awesome! The shipping price is actually lower than the cost of the product. Too bad I can't pick it up, but that warehouse is literally in the middle of nowhere. Somewhere between Brantford and London, like a 9-10 hour drive. We should get a list going of places with cheap shipping/based in canada sellers.

[meowmeow]

I guess I'll get it started :) I found these sources on a cosmetic crafting blog.

Raw Ingredients:
BC:
http://www.aquariusaroma-soap.com/
http://www.soapcraft.ca/
http://www.sudsandscents.com/
http://www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/default.asp

Alberta:
http://www.creationsfromeden.com/store/

Ontario:
http://www.saffireblue.ca/

[Darkhorse1]

Oh yes! That's amazing your mom saved her optimum points--the minute I have enough, I use them :) But, with Shoppers, it's SO darn easy to go in for 1 item and come out eyes glazed at a $100 bill that you're trying to figure out what you got.:D:cheese:



Soo true!! I go in for one thing and come out with ten. haha At least I have a Shoppers Optimum card so I get something out of it. Before I would use my mom's and she saved up enough to get $75 dollars off at one point and we had a shopping spree. :P In the end we still had to pay $20-some.

[supermanok03]

Oh yes! That's amazing your mom saved her optimum points--the minute I have enough, I use them :) But, with Shoppers, it's SO darn easy to go in for 1 item and come out eyes glazed at a $100 bill that you're trying to figure out what you got.:D:cheese:
I used to have an Optimum card too but I lost it and never got a new one. Considering the amount I 'accidentally' spend while passing through Shoppers, it's about time I got another one!! I'll go in for a pack of gum and come out with 3 bottles of my favourite conditioner that just happened to be on sale!

[Athena's Owl]

I'm currently hoarding points on my shopper's optimum card... but you know I haven't really been shopping there much lately.

actually it looks like the adjusted the rewards program from the last time I was there...downwards.

[sapphire-o]

Here are some of my contributions:

- Goody spin pins and modern updo pins - many drug stores carry them. I found the lowest prices in Save-on-foods

- Coconut oil - nearly every health food store carry them, Superstore also carry them. I buy the Nutiva brand

- Good quality hair barrettes and bling pins - Nikko brand in Save-on-foods seems to be higher quality than any other brands.

- Sally Beauty Supplies offer all sorts of goodies if you're close to one. There are a few in Ontario and a couple in BC.

- The Body Shop - great wooden brushes and good wooden comb

- My favorite is Cranberry Lane in Port Coquitlam, a soap supply store. All sorts of carrier oils (they have camelia oil), butters, herbs good for hair and essential oils. They're the only store I found that carry indigo powder. I use their own brand of unscented shampoo (natural soap) for clarifying. They carry all sorts of bottles, tins and spritzer to mix your own concoctions in as well. I'm sure there are other soap supplies store near many people.
http://cranberrylane.stores.yahoo.net/

[hootski]

Im in NS and it seems like everything that is found in the lasrger cities cannot be found here So I ended up on Etsy and have been very happy with shipping costs and times so far... I look forward to more great ideas though I'm in NB, so of course I find the same problem, EXCEPT we now have a Sallys! :cheer:

Gotta love Etsy though! :cheese:

On another note, I bought some Nature Clean 99.9% shampoo and conditioner at Superstore yesterday and though I've only used them once, I'm thrilled with them! This was my first time washing my hair since my first hendigo treatment. I only had to shampoo once and I went very light on how much I used. Still got my scalp very clean, and one dose of the conditioner made for smooth silky rinsing. Time will tell if my hair and scalp truly love it.

www.naturecleanliving.com shampoo (http://www.naturecleanliving.com/herbal_shampoo)

Over at well.ca, the reviews are positive.

http://well.ca/products/nature-clean-herbal-shampoo (http://well.ca/products/nature-clean-herbal-shampoo_11082.html?ref=relprod&related_product=21074)

On yet another note, well.ca is where I buy my cold-pressed castor oil (http://well.ca/products/the-palma-christi-castor-oil_24707.html). Their prices are a tad high, but shipping is free. :D

[squintinschool]

Wooo! I found me some Amish-like pins (3" straight, coated with either brown or black) in a Rexall today. I went in because I needed to get myself a pack of 72 bobbypins for an updo (because I forgot mine at home, ACK!), and the Amish pins were hanging right there. They are called Conair Velvet Touch Updo Pins, and they come in a pack of 12 (6 each of black and brown) and cost $4.

[jessie58]

Wooo! I found me some Amish-like pins (3" straight, coated with either brown or black) in a Rexall today. I went in because I needed to get myself a pack of 72 bobbypins for an updo (because I forgot mine at home, ACK!), and the Amish pins were hanging right there. They are called Conair Velvet Touch Updo Pins, and they come in a pack of 12 (6 each of black and brown) and cost $4.

Well it's about time. It's nice that they're so accessible and cheap

[Darkhorse1]

squint--that's awesome! I haven't been in a Rexall in ages, but I know they have awesome stuff :)

[squintinschool]

jessie58, I know eh? I saw them and did a double take. I'm so happy that I found them here, because no shipping fees is so good.

Darkhorse1, they really do. And these pins can hold a bun with only 5 of them in. Which is a miracle.

[Copasetic]

squint--that's awesome! I haven't been in a Rexall in ages, but I know they have awesome stuff :)

I love Rexall. I find that it is often cheaper than Shoppers, but I live much closer to Shoppers, so I usually end up going there.


This is such a great idea for a thread. It might also be a good idea for us to post good deals or coupons too. Just an idea!

[Artsy]

Has any one seen black shea butter soap in Canada? I found some online, and all suppliers are located in USA, the shipping fees are ridiculous.

[Copasetic]

Has any one seen black shea butter soap in Canada? I found some online, and all suppliers are located in USA, the shipping fees are ridiculous.

Try honeyfig.ca and well.ca

I can't guarantee that they will be on there, but I use those websites a lot, and they tend to have hard to find products. Shipping isn't too bad on honeyfig, but it is 100% free anywhere in Canada on well.ca

[dropinthebucket]

The LiveClean products are great! We are travelling right now, and had to buy Aubrey Organics instead. Nowhere near as good.

[maddog_running]

Anyone else in Quebec? I know Shoppers = Pharmaprix but otherwise I'm never sure if we don't have the same stores or the names have been altered. :P

[Darkhorse1]

My friend took me to a pharmaprix and I loved it!! I hear you Copasic--Shoppers is so much closer to me than Rexall. In some ways, it's good because Rexall has so many cool hair toys, I'd be broke. And I already am with horsey stuff! :D

[squintinschool]

I just went to Wall-Mart today, and they have TresSEMME Naturals ($4, reg. ~$5) and Fruit Kicks Down Under ($3.38, reg. $4.28) conditioners (and shampoos) on sale. I haven't been able to find any other conditioners that I like that are cone-free, and relatively cheap, so I figured I'd give the rest of y'all a heads up.

[jessie58]

I bought my first bottle of Mane and Tail conditioner at Walmart a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't seen it in drugstores and that was the first time I saw it anywhere. Hiding in a dark corner at the back, bottom of the hair stuff.

[Hylia]

I just went to Wall-Mart today, and they have TresSEMME Naturals ($4, reg. ~$5) and Fruit Kicks Down Under ($3.38, reg. $4.28) conditioners (and shampoos) on sale. I haven't been able to find any other conditioners that I like that are cone-free, and relatively cheap, so I figured I'd give the rest of y'all a heads up.

Oh nice, I always get the fruit kicks down one. I never realized it was cone free though :) I usually only get it for the value and price because it lasts me months.

[squintinschool]

Hylia, its lovely isn't it? I get the red one, and it does last a good long time, even with me COing my mane. Even before the discount its a good deal, but with it, I'm super happy. :D

[andrea1982]

Extra Foods/ Superstore has large bottles of shampoo and conditioner that are kind of like suave. I think they're called exact? They have flavors like vanilla, orange blossom, honey, etc. They're cone free.

[Copasetic]

Extra Foods/ Superstore has large bottles of shampoo and conditioner that are kind of like suave. I think they're called exact? They have flavors like vanilla, orange blossom, honey, etc. They're cone free.

I used these when I was cone free. They are great for co-washing, in my opinion. The Aloe and Jasmine one was my favourite. It smelled SO good. And you can buy them at No Frills too.

[Artsy]

Try honeyfig.ca and well.ca

I can't guarantee that they will be on there, but I use those websites a lot, and they tend to have hard to find products. Shipping isn't too bad on honeyfig, but it is 100% free anywhere in Canada on well.ca

I have tried well.ca, they don't have it. Oh well, may be it will show up in Winners at some point:))

Oh I actually searched by brand at the honeyfig and they have it yay:))))


I just went to Wall-Mart today, and they have TresSEMME Naturals ($4, reg. ~$5) and Fruit Kicks Down Under ($3.38, reg. $4.28) conditioners (and shampoos) on sale. I haven't been able to find any other conditioners that I like that are cone-free, and relatively cheap, so I figured I'd give the rest of y'all a heads up.

I have seen Down Under for 1.99 at London Drugs recently, not sure if the sale is still on. I love the red one as well:)

[TheBluffs]

Toronto checking in. :D Ah... Shoppers. Phrama Plus is fantastic too. They have Goody. :D

[Shorty89]

Extra Foods/ Superstore has large bottles of shampoo and conditioner that are kind of like suave. I think they're called exact? They have flavors like vanilla, orange blossom, honey, etc. They're cone free. I use those conditioners all the time. I find the shampoo is awful, but I love those conditioners. I usually use vanilla.

[Intransigentia]

I use those conditioners all the time. I find the shampoo is awful, but I love those conditioners. I usually use vanilla.

I don't use conditioner much, but when I did the aloe and jasmine was my favourite. Haven't gotten around to trying the vanilla but I bet it's good.

[McFearless]

The LiveClean products are great! We are travelling right now, and had to buy Aubrey Organics instead. Nowhere near as good.
I love their vegan leave in condish. Smells so good.

[mymagicfairycom]

I am in toronto...and buy my henna and shampoo bars from hennasooq
They ship to my house..right now month of march shipping is free
Amazing service and they answer all your questions:)

[saskia_madding]

Thanks for the tip on the free shipping - I've been meaning to stock up. :)

[mymagicfairycom]

You are welcome i placed an order two days ago
Just love their service and products!!

[TheBluffs]

Did anyone see the new Garnier Fructis Pure Clean line and Shoppers? I picked it us today instead of Triple Nutrition to give it a try ( It's -cone free).
In other news, Aussie is on sale for $3 a bottle at Shoppers. :D

[squintinschool]

Yes I did! And while we are on the topic of cheap cone-free conditioners, Walmart is having a sale on TRESSemme Naturals ($4) and Down Under/Fruit Kicks ($2.50).

[McFearless]

Does anyone know where I can find Scünci clips in Toronto? I have my eye on their ficcare lookalike.

[squintinschool]

The pharmacy at the SE corner of College and Bay has a wall of Scünci hair toys. I found a set of 12 Amish-like pins by them there. I don't know if they have the fakkres though, mainly because I wasn't looking for them.

[Darkhorse1]

You can order Scunci stuff online too, but it's costly to ship.

Zellers, Pharma Plus and Guardian Pharmacy carry Scunci line, but depending on where you are living, the stash can be good or small (I'm out in the country, so it's not great, but Zellers is pretty good at stocking most stuff, though I had to order the bendini clips)

[Darkhorse1]

ok, so a brand new Rexall went in near where I travel to a farm to teach, and I was very bummed that, while they had Scunci products on sale, not a huge selection.

I did get some awesome Conair hair bands though :D

[McFearless]

Thank you so much squintinschool and Darkhorse1! I'll be on the lookout :)

[McFearless]

BPAL found at the gift shop @ the AGO in Toronto..

[moss]

hope it's ok to bump up this old thread.

i havent' seen the suave products here in a really long time, i used to use their coconut conditioner all the time and really liked it. the internet says that sauve naturals is now called suave essentials, can we get it in canada?

[Chromis]

I will be in Calgary this summer and they have a Nordstrom there. Has anyone been to the Canadian ones? Do they have Ficcare like the US stores? (I ask this given the whole fiasco with Target).

[Hay_jules]

I searches for a thread like this and couldn't find one so I'm glad you resurrected it. I'm in BC also, I remember way back being able to buy suave (and v05) products but it's been a long time.

I'm not sure if Nordstrom Canada carries ficcares but I'll totally be checking out the Nordstrom Vancouver if they do. I have a friend who works there so i may be able to find out.

[rmani]

No info re: Ficcares and Nordstrom but wanted to add I found a place to get curly girl products locally in GTA which also ships anywhere in Canada. It is http://www.clorebeauty.com . Reasonable prices and free shipping over $75.00.

[moss]

i make a lot of skincare products for my family because my kids are allergic to everything. i buy raw materials from www.newdirectionsaromatics.ca (watch for the .ca, they have an american site as well). i get jojoba oil, shea butter, neem oil, any of the essential oils, glycerin etc from them. they also have some nice packaging. i've been looking at the ingredient lists of some of the natural haircare products and it seems like i have a lot of the ingredients on hand from my skincare making hobby, so i was thinking about messing around with making my own versions of things like the shea moisture smoothie, and the jessicurls sprays, etc. new directions has a minimum purchase amount of 100$, but i haven't had a problem finding enough things to buy to make up the minimum. :rolleyes:


another place to get raw materials is organic matters http://www.omfoods.com/

[likelikepenny]

Where has this thread been all my life? Has anyone seen V05 anywhere. People in the states say they can find it at their local dollar tree or walmart, but I haven't seen it.

ETA: Also can we get Shea Moisture in target here?

[likelikepenny]

No info re: Ficcares and Nordstrom but wanted to add I found a place to get curly girl products locally in GTA which also ships anywhere in Canada. It is http://www.clorebeauty.com . Reasonable prices and free shipping over $75.00.

This website has changed my life. I've been missing my cantu and cheap satin bonnets. There's noooo beauty supplies around here.

[rmani]

This website has changed my life. I've been missing my cantu and cheap satin bonnets. There's noooo beauty supplies around here.

:happy dance: YAY! Same - I am lucky to live close to one of their locations but I've also ordered online from them and they're fast! I think they ship by 10am so if you order the night before it will be out next am. I placed an order Thursday night, it was shipped Friday and because of the weekend will arrive Monday.
Also keep an eye on their sales - sometimes products are 50% off!

All the Targets near me closed down but I did check when they were open and there was no SM:( Wal-mart and Shoppers carry some Cantu.

[Shorty89]

I will be in Calgary this summer and they have a Nordstrom there. Has anyone been to the Canadian ones? Do they have Ficcare like the US stores? (I ask this given the whole fiasco with Target).

I walked through there once, and if I remember correctly, they had a small selection. A better bet would be to go to The French Twist in Banker's Hall (Downtown). It has some Ficcares. :) That's where I bought my first (and only) one. I haven't been there lately, but they always have a small selection of sizes/colours.


Where has this thread been all my life? Has anyone seen V05 anywhere. People in the states say they can find it at their local dollar tree or walmart, but I haven't seen it.

ETA: Also can we get Shea Moisture in target here?

I've seen V05 in one Dollar and More store, but that's it. They're $3 each. If you really want them, I can try to mail some out. But, some of the ones in Canada do have cones so you have to be careful!

[Robot Ninja]

ETA: Also can we get Shea Moisture in target here?

There is no more Target here. Sally's has a few of their products but not a lot.

[Chromis]

Oooh, right, I forgot that The French Twist is based out of Alberta! I shall add that to my Google doc, thanks!

[Shorty89]

Oooh, right, I forgot that The French Twist is based out of Alberta! I shall add that to my Google doc, thanks!

:) Yup. Feel free to visit us Calgary long hairs too.

[Chromis]

:) Yup. Feel free to visit us Calgary long hairs too.

I'd love to! I posted on the meets board ;)

[Shorty89]

I'd love to! I posted on the meets board ;)

I'll take a look :) Do you guys have any suggestions for cone-free conditioners? My favourite which is Down Under Naturals Nude's Raspberry but I can't find it anywhere anymore. For now I'm using Down Under Natural's Berry, but it's not ideal. I'd prefer something cheaper, and without coconut oil in it.

[rmani]

I'll take a look :) Do you guys have any suggestions for cone-free conditioners? My favourite which is Down Under Naturals Nude's Raspberry but I can't find it anywhere anymore. For now I'm using Down Under Natural's Berry, but it's not ideal. I'd prefer something cheaper, and without coconut oil in it.

The raspberry was discontinued. Not sure why. Just remember seeing it sell out for $1/bottle at Wal-mart.

Not cheaper but I use either Shea Moisture low-porosity or Curl Junkie Smoothing Daily conditioner. Both are coconut oil free. I get them from http://www.clorebeauty.com. I'm pretty sure they're not going to carry Curl Junkie anymore as the Smoothing conditioner is now 50% off.

[Shorty89]

The raspberry was discontinued. Not sure why. Just remember seeing it sell out for $1/bottle at Wal-mart.

Not cheaper but I use either Shea Moisture low-porosity or Curl Junkie Smoothing Daily conditioner. Both are coconut oil free. I get them from http://www.clorebeauty.com. I'm pretty sure they're not going to carry Curl Junkie anymore as the Smoothing conditioner is now 50% off.

:Justy: So frustrating! I haven't used Shea much so I'm not sure how my hair will react. Where do you usually buy those?

[rmani]

I get them from http://www.clorebeauty.com. I live near an actual location but I have also ordered online recently and had great success. Free shipping over $75.00, shipped that day and I received it next day, and free samples :)

It's the only line I have had success with from SM as pretty much every other lines has coconut oil or protein in it. It seems more and more people have issues with coconut oil so I'm hoping more products will be made without it. It's a big problem for most low-porosity people.

I'm allergic to coconut oil and my hair is low porosity so it hates proteins. I've had success with curly girl products although my hair is wavy. To look for potential products, I go to CurlMart on Naturally Curly, filter by protein-free (which leaves like 2-3 pages of products) then look for whatever is coconut free. Unfortunately you can't filter by coconut oil free but most of them say in the title their coconut something or other or they have the ingredients listed in the product description.

Good luck - I know it sucks :(

[bparnell75]

:) Yup. Feel free to visit us Calgary long hairs too.

I tried to google that and i get longhorns.

Could you post a link please?

[likelikepenny]

I'll take a look :) Do you guys have any suggestions for cone-free conditioners? My favourite which is Down Under Naturals Nude's Raspberry but I can't find it anywhere anymore. For now I'm using Down Under Natural's Berry, but it's not ideal. I'd prefer something cheaper, and without coconut oil in it.

Tresseme Perfectly Undone is a good cone free drug store conditioner. The bottle lasts forever (2-3 months of daily washing on iii hair) and its reasonably priced. I wish they sold it in bigger bottles

[Robot Ninja]

Tresseme Perfectly Undone is a good cone free drug store conditioner. The bottle lasts forever (2-3 months of daily washing on iii hair) and its reasonably priced. I wish they sold it in bigger bottles

It doesn't last me that long but it's still not bad. Shopper's regularly has it on sale for $4-5 bucks.

[likelikepenny]

It doesn't last me that long but it's still not bad. Shopper's regularly has it on sale for $4-5 bucks.

I checked my dates on it, and I guess it lasts me about one month. I always write the date opened on the bottle.

[Shorty89]

I tried to google that and i get longhorns.

Could you post a link please?

What do you mean a link? I just meant that she should visit me and the other Calgary LHC members while she's in town.

[Aredhel]

Does anyone have any clue where in the GTA I can get my hands on Joico products?? :) I'm specifically looking for their chelating/clarifying shampoo. I don't remember seeing any at the Sally's by me, but I guess I wasn't specifically looking for it the last time I was there.

[rmani]

Does anyone have any clue where in the GTA I can get my hands on Joico products?? :) I'm specifically looking for their chelating/clarifying shampoo. I don't remember seeing any at the Sally's by me, but I guess I wasn't specifically looking for it the last time I was there.

Shoppers sells them and sometimes has the large bottles on sale for $20. Also Beauty Supply Outlet (BSO). Winners sometimes has them but I always wonder why products are at Winners so would be cautious.

[moss]

. Winners sometimes has them but I always wonder why products are at Winners so would be cautious. i just bought some conditioner at winners, i thought they just buy up overstocks from other companies and that's why they get good deals. doesn't seem like it would be dangerous to shop at winners? is there something i should know? :)

[Jettabar99]

Shoppers sells them and sometimes has the large bottles on sale for $20. Also Beauty Supply Outlet (BSO). Winners sometimes has them but I always wonder why products are at Winners so would be cautious.

Winners orders product as anyone else would - it is very rarely overstock. For clothing the manufacturer just uses less expensive fabric and doesnt add all their usual detail (the same as for Outlet stores). That is why it is cheaper.

[rmani]

i just bought some conditioner at winners, i thought they just buy up overstocks from other companies and that's why they get good deals. doesn't seem like it would be dangerous to shop at winners? is there something i should know? :)

I don't know anything. I'm just silly and question when products are really reduced.

[Aredhel]

Shoppers sells them and sometimes has the large bottles on sale for $20. Also Beauty Supply Outlet (BSO). Winners sometimes has them but I always wonder why products are at Winners so would be cautious.

Ah, that's great to know! I didn't see any at the Shoppers by my place, but I'll have to check out Winners then. :) Thanks for the tip!


Winners orders product as anyone else would - it is very rarely overstock. For clothing the manufacturer just uses less expensive fabric and doesnt add all their usual detail (the same as for Outlet stores). That is why it is cheaper.
Yep, you're right! Winners buys from the company I work for as well, and occasionally we do sell them old clearout product, but usually it's just regular stock orders from them. No cheap versions of anything or defective items, just regular old product. :)

[rmani]

Thanks for clearing that up!

[likelikepenny]

Does anyone know where I can find Eco styler gel online? I tried chloe beauty but they don't seem to sell it, online at least.

[rmani]

Does anyone know where I can find Eco styler gel online? I tried chloe beauty but they don't seem to sell it, online at least.

http://www.canadabeautysupply.ca/search.php?search_query=eco+styler&x=0&y=0 These guys ship fast. I work close by so I usually pick up but have used them online too.

[rmani]

Does anyone have any clue where in the GTA I can get my hands on Joico products?? :) I'm specifically looking for their chelating/clarifying shampoo. I don't remember seeing any at the Sally's by me, but I guess I wasn't specifically looking for it the last time I was there.

http://www.canadabeautysupply.ca/search.php?search_query=joico&x=0&y=0 Aredhel - they have Joico too. Sorry I didn't mention them earlier. They're in Mississauga too. It's a warehouse so you need to call ahead - instructions are on their website.

[likelikepenny]

http://www.canadabeautysupply.ca/search.php?search_query=eco+styler&x=0&y=0 These guys ship fast. I work close by so I usually pick up but have used them online too.

Thanks you!

[likelikepenny]

I found this site that sells the 5 pound eco styler for $20. The shipping is on the pricier side ($15) but still a really good price. They also have a few more brands than chloe beauty in terms of lower end, beauty supply stylers. https://www.beautifulblackhair.ca/

[moss]

Ah, that's great to know! I didn't see any at the Shoppers by my place, but I'll have to check out Winners then. :) Thanks for the tip!


Yep, you're right! Winners buys from the company I work for as well, and occasionally we do sell them old clearout product, but usually it's just regular stock orders from them. No cheap versions of anything or defective items, just regular old product. :)

good to know, thanks for giving your input!! :)

[Aredhel]

Anyone in Canada know any online retailers that sell ketylos who ship internationally? :) Says on their website that there are such sellers, but none are listed.

[Robot Ninja]

I was in Canadian Tire the other day and they had Vo5 shampoo and conditioner. They only had one kind of conditioner, the other two were sold out, but I checked the ingredients and it was cone-free.

[Aredhel]

My sister got me a few Maxis from the Hefter Collection/Luxe Hair Accessories in Yorkville Village a few days ago in Toronto, and apparently they pretty much have every currently available Ficcare in stock. I only asked her about the large Maxis since they're the only size I wear, but they seem to range from $80- $110 (before taxes) depending on the style obviously. I think the lotus are the most expensive.

She sent me this photo of their display...
http://i66.tinypic.com/2ng66c6.jpg

These are just the ones she thought I'd like :)
http://i67.tinypic.com/2mc8rci.jpg

[likelikepenny]

That blue jean ficcare :inlove::wail:

[Aredhel]

I know right! I wanted her to buy them all for me but alas, I'm not made of money. :cry: :p

[Chromis]

Wowowow! That is a better Ficcare selection than I have ever seen in any Nordstroms! That silky grey! *swoon*

[Aredhel]

Same here! The prices seem to be basically the same too...although Nordstrom might actually sell their lotus's for a little bit cheaper I think, when they have them. Definitely will be making a trip up to Toronto myself sometime though to visit this cute little shop. :D

[Shorty89]

So, I'm still on a bit of a hunt for cone-free Canadian conditioners. I'm fairly happy using Down Under Nude's Blueberry Splash (Weightless shine), it's not as nice as the Raspberry one was. So far I've tried Treseme Perfectly Undone (felt great the first day, dry the second), and a couple of Vo5s that I managed to find at the dollar store. Any other ideas of what to try or where to hunt? (I'm in Western Canada).

[Robot Ninja]

So, I'm still on a bit of a hunt for cone-free Canadian conditioners. I'm fairly happy using Down Under Nude's Blueberry Splash (Weightless shine), it's not as nice as the Raspberry one was. So far I've tried Treseme Perfectly Undone (felt great the first day, dry the second), and a couple of Vo5s that I managed to find at the dollar store. Any other ideas of what to try or where to hunt? (I'm in Western Canada).

Tresemme Botanique is the only other cheap-ish one I can think of, although only one of the conditioners in the line is cone-free. If you don't mind something less cheap, I think Live Clean conditioners are cone-free, and L'Oreal's Everpure line has a few. If you have a Sally's nearby, they carry a few Shea Moisture conditioners. But for cheap options, we really don't seem to have a lot.

[Shorty89]

Tresemme Botanique is the only other cheap-ish one I can think of, although only one of the conditioners in the line is cone-free. If you don't mind something less cheap, I think Live Clean conditioners are cone-free, and L'Oreal's Everpure line has a few. If you have a Sally's nearby, they carry a few Shea Moisture conditioners. But for cheap options, we really don't seem to have a lot.

I don't know if I want to buy another Treseme. I tried one Live Clean a few years back, and it was okay but not great. I haven't tried Shea products, but it might be worth it one time. I wish all those lovely cheap VO5 and Suave conditioners were found here.

[Chromis]

I generally have the best luck at hippie grocery stores. (I don't normally use conditioner with my shampoo bars, but I do when I do a henna/cassia/etc treatment). I have been using J/A/S/O/N for the past couple of years and my hair is crazy soft afterwards. Other brands to watch for: Aveda, Aubrey Organics, Oyon, Desert Essence, Abba, Giovanni (I used to really like their Triple Tea Tree stuff back when I used Shampoo/conditioner), and Nature's Gate. None of those are Canadian products, but I have seen them *in* Canada.

For a Canadian product with no silicones: http://boutique.greenbeaver.com/products/hair-care It looks like there are lots of stores carrying it near you! I have not personally tried the conditioner, but I have liked several of their other products.

[willowkisses]

Hello!

I've heard good things about IHERB.com for natural holistic things including hair care and its really great for canadians in small towns without a fiddleheads or other healthfoods sort of store, so i'd look there if your really not finding anything locally concerning herbs/oils/butters and all that good stuff!

:)

[Shorty89]

I generally have the best luck at hippie grocery stores. (I don't normally use conditioner with my shampoo bars, but I do when I do a henna/cassia/etc treatment). I have been using J/A/S/O/N for the past couple of years and my hair is crazy soft afterwards. Other brands to watch for: Aveda, Aubrey Organics, Oyon, Desert Essence, Abba, Giovanni (I used to really like their Triple Tea Tree stuff back when I used Shampoo/conditioner), and Nature's Gate. None of those are Canadian products, but I have seen them *in* Canada.

For a Canadian product with no silicones: http://boutique.greenbeaver.com/products/hair-care It looks like there are lots of stores carrying it near you! I have not personally tried the conditioner, but I have liked several of their other products.

Thanks for the resources. I've hestitated to buy Desert Essences etc because they are pricey and I'd hate to waste money on it if my hair hates 'em. But, I'll look into that Green Beaver stuff. I find that my hair likes more natural conditioners.


Hello!

I've heard good things about IHERB.com for natural holistic things including hair care and its really great for canadians in small towns without a fiddleheads or other healthfoods sort of store, so i'd look there if your really not finding anything locally concerning herbs/oils/butters and all that good stuff!

:)

Interesting. I use a "normal" conditioner, but it'd be worth checking out. I'm in a city, but sometimes it's a pain finding the time to hunt down things.

[likelikepenny]

Does anyone know where I can find the wetline xtreme gel? I checked amazon but the custom fees are insane.

[Shorty89]

I've never heard of that brand. Have you looked at Sally's? Or maybe Target online? (They seem to ship to Canada)

[likelikepenny]

I've never heard of that brand. Have you looked at Sally's? Or maybe Target online? (They seem to ship to Canada)

I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

[Aredhel]

Anyone know where in Canada (GTA even) I can get Chagrin Valley shampoo bars? Trying to shop around for products for DH.:)

[Shorty89]

Anyone know where in Canada (GTA even) I can get Chagrin Valley shampoo bars? Trying to shop around for products for DH.:)

I've never seen them anywhere but online. :shrug: Maybe at a health food type store?

[Chromis]

Anyone know where in Canada (GTA even) I can get Chagrin Valley shampoo bars? Trying to shop around for products for DH.:)

You can't. They are sold on their website or their local farmer's market booth in Ohio.

I have seen other shampoo bars in hippy healthfood stores, but that is pretty variable! Bulk Bar carries a shampoo bar which my husband likes. (Doesn't work as well for me, but maybe you will like it too, it is super cheap.)

[Aredhel]

Ah well that's a shame, I've heard wonderful things about CV... shipping to Canada is so darn expensive though.:no:

[Shorty89]

Ah well that's a shame, I've heard wonderful things about CV... shipping to Canada is so darn expensive though.:no:

I think "shipping to Canada is too expensive" is the story of my life. :P

[Shorty89]

Looks like I'm resurrecting the three again haha. I have seen a lot of Down Under Natural's green bottles in the Dollarama lately. I'm guessing that they aren't producing that one anyone? Hopefully it's just that one and not the ones I use.

[Shorty89]

Me again....I feel like I'm the only one posting here,but I'm having trouble getting Down Under Nude's Blueberry conditioner. Does anyone know I'd it's discontinued or not?

[Aredhel]

Me again....I feel like I'm the only one posting here,but I'm having trouble getting Down Under Nude's Blueberry conditioner. Does anyone know I'd it's discontinued or not?

I dunno, but I seem to be able to find it on Walmart.ca and it's in stock online too! https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/down-under-naturals-nude-weightless-shine-blueberry-splash-conditioner/6000195953208 - is this the one? Not sure if it ships to Alberta, but it's available to my location in Mississauga.

Side note - if anyone lives in Mississauga there's a Chatters in Square One now... came across it randomly the other weekend and was extremely/pleasantly surprised! Mentioning it because I normally order a lot of my hair products from Chatters.ca... I think they're based in Alberta but just opened up their first salon in Ontario. :)

[Shorty89]

I dunno, but I seem to be able to find it on Walmart.ca and it's in stock online too! https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/down-under-naturals-nude-weightless-shine-blueberry-splash-conditioner/6000195953208 - is this the one? Not sure if it ships to Alberta, but it's available to my location in Mississauga.

Side note - if anyone lives in Mississauga there's a Chatters in Square One now... came across it randomly the other weekend and was extremely/pleasantly surprised! Mentioning it because I normally order a lot of my hair products from Chatters.ca... I think they're based in Alberta but just opened up their first salon in Ontario. :)

I just looked that up. I'm going to check at a different Walmart soon, and if not, I'm stocking up just in case haha.

I've seen Chatters a lot here. Do they have anything cone-free?

[Aredhel]

I just looked that up. I'm going to check at a different Walmart soon, and if not, I'm stocking up just in case haha.

I've seen Chatters a lot here. Do they have anything cone-free?

I was gonna recommend stocking up too haha since Walmart seems to be the only place that carries it at the moment... weird!

I believe they do indeed carry some cone-free brands - I get one of my conditioners (Matrix Biolage HydraSource) from Chatters and it's cone-free! :) I've also seen DevaCurl stocked there and I'm fairly certain they are also cone-free.

[rmani]

I dunno, but I seem to be able to find it on Walmart.ca and it's in stock online too! https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/down-under-naturals-nude-weightless-shine-blueberry-splash-conditioner/6000195953208 - is this the one? Not sure if it ships to Alberta, but it's available to my location in Mississauga.

Side note - if anyone lives in Mississauga there's a Chatters in Square One now... came across it randomly the other weekend and was extremely/pleasantly surprised! Mentioning it because I normally order a lot of my hair products from Chatters.ca... I think they're based in Alberta but just opened up their first salon in Ontario. :)

There used to be a Chatters in Hartland too - not sure if it's still there.

[Shorty89]

Ugh, I got my Halloween flexi and got smacked with a duty and the $9.95 handling fee. That's never happened to me before. Does anyone know if any rules have changed? Or has Lila Rose changed their shipping company? (Flexi is beautiful nonetheless).

[rmani]

I thought it depended on how they declare it. Most sellers on Etsy declare their items at $20 which must be around the limit for not paying duty.

[Shorty89]

LR doesn't use Etsy. But I've ordered from them before (over $20) and never had a problem.

[rmani]

LR doesn't use Etsy. But I've ordered from them before (over $20) and never had a problem. Yes - I knew they don't use Etsy but was using this an example. All items I've ordered are way over $20 however this is the common amount specified as the cost on the declaration from sellers.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/postal-postale/dtytx-drttx-eng.html Looks like if its over $20, the Canadian government expects us to pay duty/taxes.

[Shorty89]

Hm, so I just lucked out before?

[rmani]

Looks like it. Maybe shipping differs among LR reps?

I had the same experience as you - I ordered 2 flexi-8's a little over a year ago and didn't have to pay duty/taxes.

[Nique1202]

Hm, so I just lucked out before?

Yep, some of the agents, either through ignorance or laziness, don't enforce the rules as strictly as they're written. So sometimes you'll get no duty and sometimes you'll get the full force of it, on identical packages.

[Chromis]

Hm, so I just lucked out before?

Yep! We call it customs roulette. With certain carriers you will always get the customs fee like UPS or FedEx plus a giant handling charge (you can theoretically refuse the package at doorstep and then go to the depot at the airport to self-clear except the is no transit to ours and they have very limited hours). CanadaPost meanwhile is cheaper to start with and often doesn't collect the fees.

There are also certain things they are not supposed to tax under trade agreements. There is also a gift exemption for values up to $60, which would not legally apply to a business. Sometimes places with mark things as a gift, but it would not be ethical to *ask* them to if that makes sense since it is against the law for them to do this (ditto for asking places to mark things lower). I say this mostly as an FYI, not that I think you are doing shady things! They might have marked previous shipments as a gift. Under NAFTA, we are not supposed to have to pay customs on goods that were entirely manufactured in the US or Mexico, but they need a "NAFTA Certificate of Origin” form which I have never, ever seen used in any packet I have received. I know there is a list of what qualifies somewhere, but I am not having any luck finding it which really irks me.

Here's how to self clear: http://bc.ctvnews.ca/how-to-avoid-extra-fees-for-international-delivery-services-1.3280694

Canada's customs threshold is one of the lowest in the world and among the lowest of industrialized nations. (US is $800 USD and Mexico is $300 by comparison) and it actually costs us more money to collect all these fees than they generate in revenue. It costs the federal government close to $170-million to collect roughly $40-million in duties and taxes (including provincial taxes).

[Shorty89]

Looks like it. Maybe shipping differs among LR reps?

I had the same experience as you - I ordered 2 flexi-8's a little over a year ago and didn't have to pay duty/taxes.

Maybe. I've always just ordered through their site, not through a rep. What about you?

ETA: Thanks for the info Chromis! I've never gotten that sticker, and also never gotten fees. I guess it was my turn. And lol about it costing us more money to collect fees. That sounds like Canada somehow. :P

[rmani]

Chromis - thanks for all that info! I didn't know that!

Shorty89 - I also ordered through the website but I think I may have ordered accidentally through a rep page because I keep getting emails a year later for a LR rep I've never met :(

[school of fish]

Reviving this thread to find out where my fellow Canadians get their amla powder. I'm hoping to be able to source in a local shop but online resources are in the running as well :) Thank you muchly!

[divinedobbie]

Sorry if this has been asked already but where do you guys get pure aloe Vera here? I can only find the suncare gels which have alcohol and other additives. Or I've seen a huge 4 L jug of the pure Aloe Vera at Wal-Mart but id like to just try a little bottle. Thanks in advance

[divinedobbie]

Reviving this thread to find out where my fellow Canadians get their amla powder. I'm hoping to be able to source in a local shop but online resources are in the running as well :) Thank you muchly!

I've bought herbs from the henna sooq Canada store before. But I also just saw some Amla powder in our local Wal-Mart (shocked me!). It was in the ethnic section of hair products. I didn't pick it up or read ingredients though.

[Shorty89]

Reviving this thread to find out where my fellow Canadians get their amla powder. I'm hoping to be able to source in a local shop but online resources are in the running as well :) Thank you muchly!

I've seen it in lots of Indian grocery store. There are lots in my area of the city. I have no idea about online places.

[dancingfrog]

I have President’s Choice aloe vera gel. It’s clear and in a pump bottle. Works for me!

[Chromis]

Sorry if this has been asked already but where do you guys get pure aloe Vera here? I can only find the suncare gels which have alcohol and other additives. Or I've seen a huge 4 L jug of the pure Aloe Vera at Wal-Mart but id like to just try a little bottle. Thanks in advance

If you are looking for pure aloe, look in hippie health food stores in the fridge.

[school of fish]

I've bought herbs from the henna sooq Canada store before. But I also just saw some Amla powder in our local Wal-Mart (shocked me!). It was in the ethnic section of hair products. I didn't pick it up or read ingredients though.

Really?! I would never have thought to look to Walmart as a source... I have a couple of Middle Eastern & South East Asian markets to check out still, but good to know another avenue to check out, thank you!

[school of fish]

I've seen it in lots of Indian grocery store. There are lots in my area of the city. I have no idea about online places.

Thank you! I'll be checking out my locals - never noticed any before but then again amla wasn't something I was specifically looking for before.

[divinedobbie]

Really?! I would never have thought to look to Walmart as a source... I have a couple of Middle Eastern & South East Asian markets to check out still, but good to know another avenue to check out, thank you!

Me too. It was a completely accidental find and they had henna too but from what I remember it was toughted as more of a gloss so probably a bit of henna with other stuff so I'd watch ingredients carefully. It was a fun find while on my pesky hunt for the aloe Vera. It was only available at the one Wal-Mart I went to so you might have to look around a few of them or maybe they have it online with that free ship to store option. Unfortunately I live in too small of a city to have the cultural variation of eastern and Asian markets so I have to make do :)

[school of fish]

Makes sense about the looking around - I moved relatively recently from Toronto where I could find anything under the sun very easily to a mid-sized city where everything is here but requires more digging to find. I've had to shift my habits a little and I'm still working at finding my go-tos ;) Thank you again! :D

[Shorty89]

I was at Walmart today and noticed that they now carry the Shea Moisture line! I didn't buy any, but I thought I'd pass it on. I haven't seen them in Canada before.

[divinedobbie]

I was at Walmart today and noticed that they now carry the Shea Moisture line! I didn't buy any, but I thought I'd pass it on. I haven't seen them in Canada before.

I noticed this too and got very excited since I hear so much and I'd actually never seen it sold it any store here. I bought a bottle of the manuka honey conditioner and was very disappointed with it... I think I ended up using it as shaving cream or something

[Shorty89]

I'm needing a new comb guys. I've been using a second hand horn comb, but it's now snagging my hair (I think the comb has a few chips out of it). I'm not sure if I want another horn comb, or if I'll go with wood. The problem is that I don't want to spend a lot on it ($10-15). Any suggestions for in-person stores or reasonably priced online ones (especially the shipping!)

[divinedobbie]

I'm needing a new comb guys. I've been using a second hand horn comb, but it's now snagging my hair (I think the comb has a few chips out of it). I'm not sure if I want another horn comb, or if I'll go with wood. The problem is that I don't want to spend a lot on it ($10-15). Any suggestions for in-person stores or reasonably priced online ones (especially the shipping!)

I was going to suggest Hair Sense. I have two of their combs from 4 or 5 years ago and I absolutely love them. But while the combs are not all that expensive $10-13, the international shipping is outrageous ($13). It must have been much cheaper when I bought them because I know I would have never paid so much for shipping. Have you tried Amazon?
The only store I can think of is The Body Shop. They have some wooden combs and brushes that are quite cheap (actually I think their comb is on sale right now for $2) but I'm not sure about the quality. If you live in an area with one it might be worthwhile to check it out.

[prairie lark]

I'm needing a new comb guys. I've been using a second hand horn comb, but it's now snagging my hair (I think the comb has a few chips out of it). I'm not sure if I want another horn comb, or if I'll go with wood. The problem is that I don't want to spend a lot on it ($10-15). Any suggestions for in-person stores or reasonably priced online ones (especially the shipping!)

SallyBeauty (https://www.sallybeauty.com/krest-7-inch-tooth-vent-comb/SBS-143600.html?list=Home%7CShop_Brands%7CANTONO%7CKRE ST#start=1)

Eternally in Amber combs are beautiful but I don't know how crazy $$ S&H got since the good old days of 4 dollars for an etsy order:(. The last time I looked at Body Shop's wood combs they were rough and ragged. Our Walmart used to have a great natural hair section and sold nice seamless , anti-static resin combs but they took that section out last year. Can't figure what the reasoning could have been; maybe yours still has that.

[Shorty89]

SallyBeauty (https://www.sallybeauty.com/krest-7-inch-tooth-vent-comb/SBS-143600.html?list=Home%7CShop_Brands%7CANTONO%7CKRE ST#start=1)

Eternally in Amber combs are beautiful but I don't know how crazy $$ S&H got since the good old days of 4 dollars for an etsy order:(. The last time I looked at Body Shop's wood combs they were rough and ragged. Our Walmart used to have a great natural hair section and sold nice seamless , anti-static resin combs but they took that section out last year. Can't figure what the reasoning could have been; maybe yours still has that.

Etsy is often really expensive for shipping. :( I find it's as "cheap" as $10, which sucks.

[Chromis]

I sadly have all but given up on Etsy and look for things on E-Bay instead.

[Shorty89]

I sadly have all but given up on Etsy and look for things on E-Bay instead.

But, Etsy has pretty things. :P I did try Body Shop today and the combs were really rough. I'm thinking about this comb from Quecraft. THe colours
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/598940487/horn-hair-comb-q13192?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=quecraft&ref=sc_gallery-2-2&plkey=4f8940e9d066b7c8ad7ff5532312660f820900b6:598 940487

[Chromis]

Quecraft is one of the few that has not inflated their shipping by a crazy margin. I do like their thicker hairsticks, have not tried the combs. Many of the other Etsy vendors I now just wait patiently on the swap board for.

They started on E-Bay though, so I can also find them there: https://www.ebay.ca/usr/quecraft?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

Your comb listing: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Horn-Hair-Comb-Q13192/123008531355?hash=item1ca3e13b9b:g:NY8AAOSwAwFaoPz q

[Shorty89]

Quecraft is one of the few that has not inflated their shipping by a crazy margin. I do like their thicker hairsticks, have not tried the combs. Many of the other Etsy vendors I now just wait patiently on the swap board for.

They started on E-Bay though, so I can also find them there: https://www.ebay.ca/usr/quecraft?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

Your comb listing: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Horn-Hair-Comb-Q13192/123008531355?hash=item1ca3e13b9b:g:NY8AAOSwAwFaoPz q

Good to know!

[Shorty89]

I found some Suave Essentials (formerly Suave Naturals) at Dollarama today. :) All were cone free. I'm not sure how widespread they are, but it might be worth checking out.

[Natashap]

I found some Suave Essentials (formerly Suave Naturals) at Dollarama today. :) All were cone free. I'm not sure how widespread they are, but it might be worth checking out.

I hate their products quality and consistency .

I have tried few and gave up(nothing against the brand)....

I never saw them at Dollarama ...before I return to states in few days.

SUAVE is very liked brand in where I live in USA.

As its cheap and good for most ppl.

[Shorty89]

I hate their products quality and consistency .

I have tried few and gave up(nothing against the brand)....

I never saw them at Dollarama ...before I return to states in few days.

SUAVE is very liked brand in where I live in USA.

As its cheap and good for most ppl.

I used the Strawberry one and didn't mind it. It's not as good as my usual but it work decently. I will definitely at least use them in SMTs and henna. It's too bad that they don't work for you.

[Shorty89]

Guys, I may need conditioner recommendations. My Blueberry splash conditioner from Down Under Naturals is being discontinued. I've tried other products from that same company and they're not nearly as good as the blueberry one for me. Here's the ingredients.

https://i5.walmartimages.ca/images/Enlarge/386/533/6000198386533.jpg