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Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:31 pm  |
I just went to Sally to buy the Bored Straight that NCN recommended, but when I went to pay for it, I asked the cashier if she thought it would be good for my dry, frizzy hair. She took one look at my hair, and handed me "Proclaim Olive Spray-On Glosser" made with Olive Oil. She said this would be better. She said the Bored Straight is like mousse and it would make my hair too stiff. So I bought the Proclaim. I couldn't wait for my next wash to try it since I just washed it this morning, and so I tried to spray it on my dry hair. I sprayed it all over lifting hair up in sections to ensure that I got the glosser all over my hair inside and outside. Then I used my iTech hair brushes and the Babyliss Pro TT 5500 to blowdry my hair. Holy cow! I could not believe. My hair fell in to place like a well-behaved child. It got soft and silky. The wavy part by my shoulders just behind my left ear is gone! This has been my major problem for some time since the shortest part of my hair layers grew to shoulder length or so. It started to brush against the shoulders and curled up. It's completely straight now. All it took was 15 minutes. I only blowdried in 2 sections. This stuff is just too awesome not to share. Right now it's on sale for $4.99, but the normal price is $7.49, so it's not that bad. It comes in a 12 fl oz bottle. I am so glad I got it. 
Here's a pic for you to see the results:
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Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:06 pm |
Forgot to add that this thing smells so good. Oh and I didn't use the Chi Silk Infusion at all today after washing my hair or when I used the Proclaim to test drive it.
PS: You can see the bottle of the proclaim in the picture on the counter behind me. It is a clear tall spray bottle with the green cap and green band with the word "Proclaim" across it. |
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Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:50 pm |
Awww, youre ao cute bkkgirl, your hair looks great too!
Do you mind posting the ingredients? |
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:02 am |
You lucky girl you have beautiful long hair  |
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:18 am |
Thank you, Vonstella, and Northerngirl. I've been struggling with my hair for so many months. Last night almost felt like a liberation. I got tired of struggling with my unruly wavy hair, such that when I was in a hurry, I would just tie it up. So that had been my hairstyle for the past several months. But with this glosser, I think I'll try to be more diligent about styling. The Pro TT 5500 is really helpful, too. I didn't realize a good hair dryer is important and makes my life so much easier. Not to forget some good hairbrushes, too! Thanks to Carrie for recommending them. 
When I get home, I'll list out the ingredients for you. If I read it correctly, it seems there's a minimal cones in it (maybe #5 on the list). There're tons of natural oils in it. It's alcohol free, which is very nice. Today my hair is not as flat as last night since I slept on it, but there is still no huge wave. There's a bit more body, but overall I am still having a good hair day. |
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:10 pm |
Wow BBKgirl,
You are beautiful ! And the shine is spectacular. Wish we had a before.Your long hair is so stunning.Love finding great products and on sale too. whoohoo |
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:27 pm |
Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Olive Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Wheat Germ Oil, Canola Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Castor Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Citronellol.
NOTE: Where they listed some scientific terms and a parenthesis in common names I recognize better, I opted to list just the common names, not both. Like Olea Europaea (Olive), I just went with Olive.
Wow - lots of ingredients. I felt like I was reading Greek. lol
Thank you, Skin Care Addict. You're very kind. Yes, it's definitely nice to find this product on sale. |
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:08 pm |
| Your hair looks great bkkgirl and so do you!!! I'm picking some up the next time I go to Salli's. The Bored Straight that I told you about does dry stiff, but when you brush it out, the stiffness goes away. The reason I like it so much is that you don't need to use a blow dryer or flat iron BUT you do have to have the time to let your hair dry naturally. Once it dries, and you brush out the stiffness, you get POKER straight, healthy, thick hair. I'm wondering how Proclaim would make my hair look if I sprayed it on afterward. Is that something I could do or does your hair need to be damp to use it? Thanks!!! Nanci |
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:48 pm |
| NCN wrote: |
| Your hair looks great bkkgirl and so do you!!! I'm picking some up the next time I go to Salli's. The Bored Straight that I told you about does dry stiff, but when you brush it out, the stiffness goes away. The reason I like it so much is that you don't need to use a blow dryer or flat iron BUT you do have to have the time to let your hair dry naturally. Once it dries, and you brush out the stiffness, you get POKER straight, healthy, thick hair. I'm wondering how Proclaim would make my hair look if I sprayed it on afterward. Is that something I could do or does your hair need to be damp to use it? Thanks!!! Nanci |
Thank you, Nanci. You're so sweet. I didn't realize that I didn't have to blowdry with bored straight. This means I have to go back to Sally's and get it. lol I don't want to always have to blowdry my hair. But do you think it will get the wavy part of my hair (behind my left ear) to be straight, too? Does it make your hair feel soft after you comb out the stiffness?
For Proclaim, you don't have to have damp hair to use it. I used it when my hair was dry, but I blowdry it to get the heat to make my hair behave itself. The result was straight, silky, soft hair. I will try to shampoo and then use it on damp hair. Dare I try without blowdrying? Hmm...maybe not yet. lol |
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Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:12 am |
| Hi bkkgirl! Well I guess you and I are both going to Salli's REAL soon!!!! My hair is naturally wavy but even when I blow dry it straight, I still get some wave (under curl) at the ends. I wear my hair behind one ear too and even that's poker straight when I use Bored Straight so I'm betting it will work for you. It doesn't make my hair feel as silky as some products, in fact once my hair is dry and I brush out the stiffness, there is a section of hair (the front section that I don't keep behind my ear) that I add extra product to. That's why I'm excited that I can use Proclaim on dry hair - thanks for letting me know! I can't wait to try it because it sounds like a winning combination. |
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Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:29 am |
Nanci, thank you again. I will have to go back to Salli's tonight and get Bored Straight (the one near me sells it for a buck more but still very nice price). I think it will be a great combo with the Proclaim. I refrained from washing my hair this morning because I want to try the bored straight after I wash my hair. I like the fact that you can use it without blowdrying your hair.
I wonder if Bored Straight leaves a lot of build-up, Nanci? What has been your experience in that department?
I tried using the Proclaim on dry hair this morning and just brushed through it, no blowdrying. It doesn't look as nice as the first day. So the first day looked the best. The second day was still nice, and the effect lasted all day. By the third day, I think it's time for another wash. |
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Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:03 pm |
Hi Nanci,
I'm going to Sally Beauty Supply this evening to get Bored Straight. I just want to make sure I use it correctly and don't mess up and blame the product not working. So you put the mousse on damp hair and wait for it to dry. Then comb/brush out the stiffness, right? Then you plan to apply the glosser for the shine? I wonder if it would work without the blowdryer.
How do you apply the Bored Straight? From roots to ends? Or just roots and then comb through? |
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Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:42 pm |
Hmm....found this article that I thought I'd post since it mentioned how to apply Proclaim Glosser:
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Whether your hair is straight or curly, if the outer layer of each strand is rough and uneven, it allows the inner layer to lose moisture. Thirsty hair then grabs moisture from humid air, resulting in the frizzies. The solution: conditioner, moisturizing styling products and a few tips from the pros.
What makes hair shiny? When the outer layer (cuticle) of the hair shaft lies flat, the even surface can reflect light. Smoothing the outer layer also repels the moisture that causes frizz.
Rinse in Shine
Apply an acidic finishing rinse after you wash your hair. "The acids tighten the outer layer," says hair pro Mark Garrison of Mark Garrison Salon, in New York City. Finishing rinses with cider vinegar or citrus ingredients do the trick. Two to try: Suave Energizing AromaBenefits Citrus & Ginseng Conditioner ($1.79) and Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider Clearing Rinse ($16.50).
Add Extra Gloss
For a mirrorlike finish, try an oil-based shine spray, such as Proclaim Spray On Glosser ($4.99; available at Sally Beauty Supply; for store locations, call 800-275-7255). Turn your head upside down, and apply to dry hair, avoiding the roots. Note: Steer clear of silicone sprays-they contain drying ingredients that leave a sticky film. You can, however, try a few (3 to 5) drops of liquid silicone or oil-based shine drops, such as Mossimo Lacquered Locks ($6.99 at Target).
Deep-Condition
To protect the outer layer, apply a deep conditioner once a week, twice if you do a lot of sunning or swimming, suggests Los Angeles-based stylist Cheryl Marks. (Sun and chlorine cause tears and splits in the hair shaft.) Try: Bumble and bumble Deeep Treatment ($19; to order, call 800-728-6253).
Before styling damp hair, apply a moisturizing styling cream, such as Pantene Pro-V Get It Straight Smoothing Creme ($7.70). If your hair is wavy to curly, mix it with a few drops of a frizz-fighting serum, such as St. Ives No Frizz Serum ($3.29).
Aim your blow-dryer downward. The direct hit of the airflow will smooth the cuticle. Otherwise, air pushes the cuticle up, causing frizz. Is your hair wavy or curly? A diffuser with built-in "fingertips" will scrunch curls and prevent the airflow from frying your hair. Try Physique Curl Defining Hair Dryer ($24.99). |
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Thu Oct 18, 2007 3:16 am |
I also have unruly and very wavy hair after a wash when I don't overexert myself to fix it. Any tips on where to get this online outside of the US ?
Thanks! |
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Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:43 am |
| bkkgirl wrote: |
Hi Nanci,
I'm going to Sally Beauty Supply this evening to get Bored Straight. I just want to make sure I use it correctly and don't mess up and blame the product not working. So you put the mousse on damp hair and wait for it to dry. Then comb/brush out the stiffness, right? Then you plan to apply the glosser for the shine? I wonder if it would work without the blowdryer.
How do you apply the Bored Straight? From roots to ends? Or just roots and then comb through? |
Hi bkkgirl, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner! Yes, you put Bored Straight on damp hair. The directions say to start at the roots, but my hair is straight there so I start about 5 inches from the roots. While my hair is drying I recomb it once in a while just to keep it perfectly straight. And once it's completely dry, I just brush out the stiffness. It CAN leave a bit of a build up if you use too much. So it might be a bit of trial and error in the beginning. I didn't make it to Sally's yesterday but hope to today (to get Proclaim). While we're on the subject, another great inexpensive product is Aussie Dual Personality Mousse + Leave-In Conditioner. Silky, soft, shiny hair plus a lot of body. Great stuff! |
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Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:12 am |
Hi Nanci,
I tried it and must have got the error this morning. LOL I bought the Bored Straight and this morning after I washed my hair (with conditioner only), I proceeded to put the Bored Straight on at the roots in sections trying to cover all areas. Then I brushed it through with my big paddle brush. Then I sprayed on the Glosser and proceeded to blowdry. It didn't turn out right at all. I don't know if it's the combo that didn't work, or if I should have waited for Bored Straight to dry without blowdrying first, and then use the Glosser. My hair feels so sticky right now I think I will have to wash it again when I get home this evening.  I want to give it one more try, using less, using it away from roots like you said, and not blowdrying. Then use the glosser after that. But I think if it really doesn't work, I can return it. I think they have a 90-day return policy.
By the way, yesterday, at the Sally's near my house, they didn't have the Proclaim Olive Glosser, but they have the Aloe one. I don't know if it will work as good as the Olive one. My co-worker gave me money to pick one up for her, but I didn't want to chance it not being the same like the Olive one, so I returned her money instead.
Thanks so much.
Cherisse |
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Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:10 pm |
| Oh dear! I don't think you're supposed to blowdry your hair when using Bored Straight. I'm sure it was the combo you did. Your new plan sounds right. Now I can't wait to hear the outcome...... |
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Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:20 pm |
| I'm having a date with my bf tonight, so I won't try my new plan yet. I'll try it this weekend and will let you know next week. (I usually don't get online on weekends.) Thank you so much for helping me out. I hope your Sally's has the Olive Glosser, but if they don't, and you decided to try the Aloe one, please let me know how you like it. |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:22 am |
| Found it on Ebay (UK version). |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:56 pm |
Hi Nanci,
I'm sad to report that I decided not to keep Bored Straight. When I woke up this morning, I reached for my itech paddle brush and saw white stuff on all the bristles and the paddle. I got freaked out that all this stuff is also in my hair. I think it's from the Bored Straight since I didn't see this white stuff coating the brush until now, and I was using it all day to brush off the Bored Straight.  That's really too bad that it left so much buildup since it sounds like a nice easy way to get straight hair without heat. Maybe if you already have healthy hair, it'd be ok to use.
Thank you for all your help and explanation.
Hugs,
C |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:03 pm |
| I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. And I haven't had the chance to go to Sally's yet for the Proclaim. I'll let you know how it goes for me when I do though. Thanks Cherisse! Nanci |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:43 pm |
Does anyone know why I can't see the picture???
.....I wanna see the picture... stomping feet. |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:44 pm |
| And I really want to try this Olive glossing spray on my semi-unruly, thick, semi-fuzzy hair. |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:44 pm |
| I have the same hair type, with undercurl.. I saw the previous post on hair and would like to buy the blowdryer and itech brush first.. |
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Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:59 pm |
| I already have the brush - it's great - Yes, I want the dryer too..... |
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