The much-recommended SMT (Snowymoon's Moisture Treatment)

**Fethenwen** · August 14th, 2020, 12:10 AM

I just did a SMT yesterday, and my hair is now poofy beyond belief! Too much moisture? Anyway, think I will return back to a more minimalist haircare for now

**silentlotus** · August 15th, 2020, 08:51 AM

I've been looking for an excuse to buy some aloe vera gel, now I have one yey 😊. I've been doing store bought hair masks every wash and while my hair seems to have improved (overall condition) my ends are still quite dry. Can't wait to try Snowymoon's Moisture Treatment

wo · August 21st, 2020, 04:41 PM

I did this for the first time today! My hair was definitely soft afterwards, but it was the same as any time I deep condition. I couldn't tell a difference from adding the honey and aloe. Maybe it wasn't noticeable because I have a moisture heavy routine already.

**jane_marie** · August 24th, 2020, 11:22 AM

I've been modifying my SMTs by adding JCBO, argan oil and flax seed gel instead of aloe (when I have it around) lately and it's been working very well for me.

Right now I am on hour 20 of a modified SMT with JCBO, and Argan Oil. I'm excited to rinse it out and enjoy some extra shine.

ETA- I forgot this one has ghee and sunflower oil in it as well which I have never added to an SMT. *fingers crossed*

**elisam** · September 13th, 2020, 05:26 AM

Please, can you recommend something to use i stead of honey!
I'm vegan and I'm looking for something else.
Thank you!

**Fethenwen** · September 13th, 2020, 08:09 AM

My guess is that glycerin might work as a substitute for honey. Perhaps also agave.

**Shorty89** · September 13th, 2020, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by elisam

Please, can you recommend something to use i stead of honey!
I'm vegan and I'm looking for something else.
Thank you!

Is molasses vegan? Molasses is a good substitute. You could also maybe try maple syrup. I've heard that being recommended before but I've never tried it. I have tried molasses and it works well.

**elisam** · September 13th, 2020, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Fethenwen

My guess is that glycerin might work as a substitute for honey. Perhaps also agave.

Thank you! I'll give it a try

**elisam** · September 13th, 2020, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Shorty89

Is molasses vegan? Molasses is a good substitute. You could also maybe try maple syrup. I've heard that being recommended before but I've never tried it. I have tried molasses and it works well.

Yes, it is. Thank you, I'll try it!

**Etheldreda** · September 28th, 2020, 03:42 PM

The first time I tried this it made my hair shinier than usual but also a bit puffy and more prone to tangling. This might have been due to to conditioner I used (I can't remember the brand, it was something I found in the back of my bathroom cupboard) or it might have been too humid outside and contributed to a moisture overload?

Even though the result of my first try wasn't perfect I really wanted to try again when it wasn't so humid outside. So the second time around I used Maui Moisture coconut milk conditioner, Lily of the Desert aloe gel and plain liquid honey I get from Costco. I left if on for about four-five hours. I was really pleased with the results this time as it made my hair soft and shiny, no tangles at all! I'll definitely be adding this to my routine when I have the time.