Feel like they changed most of the formulas years ago in the US, at least 6-8 years ago. I stopped using it after they sold in 2017. Same with Carol's Daughter.
They did change everything. My fave was the African Black Soap body wash. I used it mainly as a bubble bath, it was that thick. The first ingredient was African Black Soap. At some point, the first ingredient became water, they added some kind of beads, and it left stains behind.
Carol's Daughter Hair Milk was the shit, then it was reformulated, a completely different scent from the original lemony citrus and I haven't touched any products from either company since.
I'm still mad about Carol's Daughter lol. I didn't use a ton of products from Shea moisture for myself but I did like their kids line. My daughter started to have a reaction to it though so we had to ditch it.
I hate when companies sell out to include "others", as if black women don't make up the MAJORITY of the purchasers of hair care products. 🙄😒
Why can't we have smthg just our own?
Nah.... they are trying to make these black products CHEAPER. Blacks definitely patronized these companies significantly. They hoped that we would either not notice or not care. They cheapened the ingredients and raised the prices.
This, current beauty supply owner, and yes Shea moisture sold their company and the formula changed from then on.
:/ 6-8 years ago sounds about right, there are a few other companies that have too, but cant remember them off the top of my head.
Mielle organics (probably spelled that wrong) we get alot of positive feedback, and also TGIN is another good one. If you have THICK hair, pricey but weve gotten good news about Uncle funkys daugther.
I really enjoy this industry, and theres so many more products out there, DM if you want to discuss more!
Ps. When you see brands that explode with all these other lines with different mixes of stuff, they were likely bought out, since only the large corporations have the ability to pump out product like that from their manufacturing plants.
Pss. If you have really damaged hair from bleaching/dying, or other harsh chemicals (relaxers/perms), try using OLAPLEX to repair the bonds in your hair. Again Olaplex doesnt come cheap but man have we gotten some raving reviews on this stuff. (Its a treatment system so it does take some time but if youre patient it can really help repair that damage)
Thats super great to hear! I would love to hear about your experience on OLAPLEX, would you be open to dm? I really like hearing real world experiences on products, which helps me with my research on better products so I can serve our community better. Please let me know if you would be open to a DM if not, no worries 😁, just a curious store owner that really cares about serving people's haircare.
I assume you mean k18? I personally have not, although this product has been on my radar. The only problem I see with it is the price point. Olaplex isnt cheap, but holy shnitz batman, $75 for 50ml is insane to me. Olaplex does the same job for a lower price point. I highly value companies that have a fair price point with great results, unfortunately these type of companies are far in few in between. There's just not alot of companies that care anymore and its all about $$$$, but I think Olaplex's price point is very fair with the results people have been saying.
Ps. I am very skeptical of a all in one product, olaplex is a system where as k18 is one product treatment, in my honest opinion one product treatments cant compare against products that have an actual system. It could work, but everyone's different, what might work for them may not work for you, researching your hair type is extremely important and is a google search away. Just like exercising and looking up info, I find figuring out your hair is a similar process, takes some time and dedication to find what you like/want.
Yes, K18 is what I meant to type. Thanks for your thoughts. K18 is definitely up there in price for all of their products considering the small sizes that are offered.
Honestly that's my only gripe... I understand profits but if your product is really that good, why make it unattainable/inaccessible for the majority 🤷 (who are the biggest spenders).
That's why I applaud Olaplex cause its attainable for many at a large quantity. You could get the hair repair treatment for $47 (the entire repair system - 4 products (250ml sizes)).
Really!?
Can you DM me about your experience? Id really like to know what experience you had, as im trying to learn from people both good and bad abt the product
This is why I use Mielle. I continue to hope with all my might the palm people don't snatch that one up and turn it into a glorified Suave-like substitute.
Carol's Daughter formal change made me have an allergic reaction and unfortunately I used it a few times because I wasn't sure what was causing it cuz I used it for years and never had a problem. I lost a lot of hair because of it and never fully recovered my thickness ☹️
This used to be the only leave-in conditioner I would buy. They changed the formula years ago, and I haven't bought it since. It was like a completely different product. I assumed it had changed everywhere back then. I use Soultanicals brand now.
Nothing worse than hearing people say "This is too heavy for my hair" and instead of being like 'Well that's because it's for African American hair' they start removing ingredients that worked for US.
And then some of those white people will be in the YT comments complaining that we don't want them to use our products or be included. That's the point, Cheryl. YOU ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH! 😭 8 out of 10 aisles in the stores will have products for white hair. Let us have the 2 aisles in peace 😭
I'm so tired of these brands being sellouts. Like good for them for creating wealth, but it screws over their initial target clientele in the long run and puts us back at point one.
I stopped using shea moisture as well but Noelle still works great for me! At least the pomegranate and honey line, I haven’t tried the others bc this line works for me
“Works on all hair types” is literally my cue not to buy a product 😭 because you cannot tell me your product will do the same for my thick, kinkier hair as it will for thinner, straight hair. I need heavier products, and I’m not even gonna waste my time or money. I hate that our products are being changed though to appeal to every hair type because I just feel like you literally cannot do that. Last I heard from mielle, the founder swore she didn’t change the formula but idk. TGIN and Melanin are gonna be my forever products😭
I wish they hadn't. I am very much not their original demographic, but I would still buy the og formulas and just use it the way that worked for my hair. Very very little amounts, emulsified. The formulas shouldn't have to change, there's a million things for other hair types. Now my friends kids have hair types that could've benefited from the og formulas but they're not the same
Did you check the actual ingredients on the back? I know colors may get a little light or a little dark if too much of a component is added by accident, so it may not be a big formula change like you think it is?
It’s funny because the ingredients SAY it’s the same on the back but the smell and look is definitely different. The JBCO line has always been a beige browny colour not bright white? 😳 It’s even smelling like cantu now
See if the ingredients are different on Shea Moisture's website. I have been told it's not unusual for the formulation of things to change but companies don't immediately switch out the packaging, and they reflect these changes online
No, on the ingredients and manufacturing safety labeling, they have to have the ingredients inside of the product that match the ingredients on the label. As an esthetician, if something were labeled incorrectly and I were to use it on my clients, then that corporation could get in trouble if they are putting inappropriate ingredients inside of it.
Similarly, if a hair stylist use a product on their client and the ingredients listed did not match the products inside, this will be an absolute no no.
Now if they are changing it on the website that's to inform the consumers that the product ingredients are going to change but for every new product that comes out those labels should be updated. Obviously if you have an old product still on the shelf it's going to have the old label with the old ingredients.
Hmmm then I have a hair company that straight up lied to me when I made and inquiry about a discrepancy between the ingredients on the packaging I got vs the site but you know, not a surprise, what else is new
Totally. Cuz if you think about it, what if your client has an allergy to a product and they don't list that product on the materials or ingredient listing. That makes them responsible. Now if you use a product on a client and the ingredients listed are correct and you fail to inform that client of something they may be allergic to or you lied to them about an ingredient, that would make you liable.
https://preview.redd.it/qgy7fdtmabad1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3be64a6f3159908937fbb35c52e3a3e150c3af90
Girl I’m being serious. It’s always been brown, even on the website
It’s known to be drying. I wouldn’t even say it’s better for white people because even my white friends hate it 😭 I guess it depends on which products you use from them but I’d switch over to something black owned like Camille Rose or TGIN
Took a while for them to effect the UK 🙃 I’m not sure on what leave ins brands will be good for my hair now. This leave in was just the right amount of protein and moisture for my high poro hair 🥲
I actually have a friend who makes her own products for natural hair. I’m not sure if she ships to UK. But I could absolutely drop the link if anyone would like to check out her website.
[Essential Means](https://essentialmeansbeauty.com/)
I’ve used her products on my son’s hair when it was long and loved them! She doesn’t have many different products, but hopefully something that can help!
I don't know if y'all have it in the UK but I've been using Naturall for a few years and that shit is legit. Still Black owned so I'm still subscribed!
I remember it being even darker and thicker than the one you have marked as “old”. They want to include everyone so bad that they alienate the people who made them popular
I left them alone a long time ago. One thing you could do is compare the ingredients to other products. Do some online search by or bring your reading glasses to the beauty supply store lol.
For this type of product there is a company called [Design Essentials](https://designessentials.com) that might be up your alley. I believe they’re available Ulta and Amazon as well as store website
https://designessentials.com/anti-breakage-moisturizing-leave-in-conditioner/
https://designessentials.com/braid-twist-out-strengthening-creme/
https://designessentials.com/almond-avocado-curling-creme/
https://designessentials.com/almond-avocado-curl-stretching-creme/
Yes!!! I loved Carols Daughter! I spent waaay too much getting the hair milk hair butter mailed to me when it was an order only company. I was so excited when I could start buying it at Target. It saved and transformed my hair….I told everyone about it. Then, they suddenly changed the formula of everything and it’s overpriced 💩now. For a quarter of the price I can us Aussie and get better results than with the new carols daughter. I really wanted to stay loyal, but it just dosnt work.
This is my favorite makes my hair soft
https://preview.redd.it/buuxyfc9vbad1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=25e0ffd083e496d3a81c54dad7cafe6743c16de0
Hey twin I actually have this one!!
https://preview.redd.it/40w5rcekvbad1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=080f629db63836ac23931f8cbaa2b45a2e664c4b
I love it too. The moisture!?😫💗 Do you know if they do a leave in conditioner of this line?
there's no leave-in for this line but i use one pump of the intensive hydration conditioner as a leave-in
the stylist i go to said if you put a dab of conditioner on the back of your hand and it rubs in like lotion and disappears without leaving your skin sticky, then you can use it as a leave-in
this passes the test
I used Camille Rose for my dry scalp when my hair was in box braids. Freaking game changer. I would have taken them out weeks earlier if I didn’t find this Mint Conditioner spray. Praying they never change
Yep! I remember specifically buying this one because it had the word "grow" on the label. I could feel my scalp pleasantly tingling after I used it. I was in love with the peppermint scent and the silkiness of the product.
The first time they switched up and shortened it to "strengthen and restore" the girlies were on the internet asking why they changed and they tried to say it was never on the label to begin with, and I think tried to double down when people had pictures of the different labels. I stopped buying after that cause I notice change pretty quick and their response was giving gaslighting. It also started to smell more like Play-Doh than peppermint to me.
Your gif lmaoooooooo I’d also like to say I acid really bought several jars of this thinking it was the mask…they need to change the packaging and go back to old formulas lol
I used this on my daughter’s hair for the first 2yrs of her life. It was the best stuff ever. Then I bought a new container and the product just sat on top of her hair and wouldn’t absorb. I had to wash it out. That was 4yrs ago and I have still struggled to find something that works as well as the previous formula
I stopped using this when they changed it a few years ago. Not surprised by more changes. Just like The Mane Choice. I stopped checking for them after the change. Shame too. Loved their shampoos. Just enjoying and using what I have left.
Yes, they changed my old og a while ago. If you had the pleasure of using the superfruit complex mask around 2016 or so you'll know what I mean. It used to work so well for my hair. My mom repurchased it immediately and they had already changed the formula. That's how I know I wasn't crazy because my hair said "no" 😂😭
They did so many changes :( I have so many past shea moisture products that I compare to today’s variant & the sizing/product is usually smaller or an ingredient or two is changed :/
I'm tired of the constant reformulations. Who do they think they're fooling. I used to love natures therapy, and now the product line is all but non-existent. They never learn.
If it works, the formula shall be changed... I've had numerous products either "stop working " or "change the formula" if it helps tame textured hair. Or they sell the formula, and then it miraculously "changes" yet again. Remember, if you look good, you feel good. 😉
I used the coconut and hibiscus as well as the jamician black oil line when I first went natural and it was the best thing ever! Then it stopped working for my hair and I heard about the reformulation. Recently had to switch from Mielle too which was a bigggggg disappointment.
It seems like so many natural hair companies are changing their formula.
I used Jozi Curl leave-in, which was great and had lots of slip, but they changed the formula & now it's just crap. It's like fluffy & white like your photo, which is mostly coconut oil that repels moisture & just builds up in your hair 😤
Mine is beige, not white, and in the old package.
This is so sad to hear. That and the deep conditioner were the only shea moisture products I used post buy out.
Damn it I didn’t know they sold the company I have all the products in 4 I got it for free but know I didn’t what to do with them and the shampoo make my hair dry or is it just me
They changed the formula years ago. This leave in was responsible for getting my hair extremely healthy and the they changed it and all it does it moisturize for a short time then dried my hair out leaving it begging for moisture .
https://preview.redd.it/n2zlxpd31iad1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8a1e8710207e233950524da9b909b4ee2e4167b
And I can’t even return it. The seller is being messy 😒
I stopped using this 2019! They’re trash now, dries my hair out and also gives me rashes. I hate Shae moisture and this is something I used to use faithfully&love. I hope the company reaps what they sow for getting cheap. Honestly, they need to get boycotted because we’ve been bamboozled. Don’t trick me into loving your product just to sell me something different. The people who bought them out has no integrity.
It's not just the package. The smell and the color changed. It also made my hair feel different. I stopped using it in 2018 because of the change. It was made so every hair texture can use it, not just curly hair.
I bought the bonus size. The ingredients say it’s the same but it’s different for sure. I’ve been repurchasing since 2019. It’s not changing colours it’s just *different* even the fragrance has changed
Feel like they changed most of the formulas years ago in the US, at least 6-8 years ago. I stopped using it after they sold in 2017. Same with Carol's Daughter.
They did change everything. My fave was the African Black Soap body wash. I used it mainly as a bubble bath, it was that thick. The first ingredient was African Black Soap. At some point, the first ingredient became water, they added some kind of beads, and it left stains behind. Carol's Daughter Hair Milk was the shit, then it was reformulated, a completely different scent from the original lemony citrus and I haven't touched any products from either company since.
I'm still mad about Carol's Daughter lol. I didn't use a ton of products from Shea moisture for myself but I did like their kids line. My daughter started to have a reaction to it though so we had to ditch it.
You gotta buy the bricks of African black soap not the bottle stuff. The brick is pure.
Most Carol’s Daughter stuff used to smell *amazing*. Then one day it was all very meh, and that was right before they sold.
The black bar soap is their only product I still use.
I bought A LOT of the bars when they had a lot of sales and am still working my way through them. They're awesome.
I got a tiny bit in my eye once and it was the worst pain of my life, be careful not to splash yourself! But other than that it was good
they try to be inclusive of looser hair types 🙄
I hate when companies sell out to include "others", as if black women don't make up the MAJORITY of the purchasers of hair care products. 🙄😒 Why can't we have smthg just our own?
the mielle oil 💔
Capitalism.
Nah.... they are trying to make these black products CHEAPER. Blacks definitely patronized these companies significantly. They hoped that we would either not notice or not care. They cheapened the ingredients and raised the prices.
Because that’s how they got popular 🙄
This, current beauty supply owner, and yes Shea moisture sold their company and the formula changed from then on. :/ 6-8 years ago sounds about right, there are a few other companies that have too, but cant remember them off the top of my head. Mielle organics (probably spelled that wrong) we get alot of positive feedback, and also TGIN is another good one. If you have THICK hair, pricey but weve gotten good news about Uncle funkys daugther. I really enjoy this industry, and theres so many more products out there, DM if you want to discuss more! Ps. When you see brands that explode with all these other lines with different mixes of stuff, they were likely bought out, since only the large corporations have the ability to pump out product like that from their manufacturing plants.
Pss. If you have really damaged hair from bleaching/dying, or other harsh chemicals (relaxers/perms), try using OLAPLEX to repair the bonds in your hair. Again Olaplex doesnt come cheap but man have we gotten some raving reviews on this stuff. (Its a treatment system so it does take some time but if youre patient it can really help repair that damage)
I can second this. I use olaplex. No 3 and the oil.
Thats super great to hear! I would love to hear about your experience on OLAPLEX, would you be open to dm? I really like hearing real world experiences on products, which helps me with my research on better products so I can serve our community better. Please let me know if you would be open to a DM if not, no worries 😁, just a curious store owner that really cares about serving people's haircare.
the curlsmith bond repair salve is really good too
Thank you!! Ill look into that as well, i appreciate the suggestion
Have you received any feedback about K8 treatment?
I assume you mean k18? I personally have not, although this product has been on my radar. The only problem I see with it is the price point. Olaplex isnt cheap, but holy shnitz batman, $75 for 50ml is insane to me. Olaplex does the same job for a lower price point. I highly value companies that have a fair price point with great results, unfortunately these type of companies are far in few in between. There's just not alot of companies that care anymore and its all about $$$$, but I think Olaplex's price point is very fair with the results people have been saying. Ps. I am very skeptical of a all in one product, olaplex is a system where as k18 is one product treatment, in my honest opinion one product treatments cant compare against products that have an actual system. It could work, but everyone's different, what might work for them may not work for you, researching your hair type is extremely important and is a google search away. Just like exercising and looking up info, I find figuring out your hair is a similar process, takes some time and dedication to find what you like/want.
Yes, K18 is what I meant to type. Thanks for your thoughts. K18 is definitely up there in price for all of their products considering the small sizes that are offered.
Honestly that's my only gripe... I understand profits but if your product is really that good, why make it unattainable/inaccessible for the majority 🤷 (who are the biggest spenders). That's why I applaud Olaplex cause its attainable for many at a large quantity. You could get the hair repair treatment for $47 (the entire repair system - 4 products (250ml sizes)).
Olaplex completely ruined my hair
Really!? Can you DM me about your experience? Id really like to know what experience you had, as im trying to learn from people both good and bad abt the product
This is why I use Mielle. I continue to hope with all my might the palm people don't snatch that one up and turn it into a glorified Suave-like substitute.
Bad news sis – I just read a comment that said Mielle recently joined the WE CAN’T HAVE SHIT, DAMN! Club
I'm hurt. Goddamn!!
People keep saying this, but I have lots of products and haven't seen any changes 🤷🏾♀️
What?!! I just bought the Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Souffle from the hair salon. Darn jar was $49.50
Mielle was sold a few months ago, it is owned by Proctor & Gamble now. 😅
Oh MAN!!!!
i’m so saddened to hear this that’s my favorite hair care brand and there are very little products that work that well for me
So glad I have a ton of products in my refrigerator 😂
Noooooo😭
Miele was sold beginning of last year
Yes, I loved them back when they had all wholesome plant based ingredients. Now, half the crap in them is lab created instead.
Exactly what happened, it’s why I don’t mess with the brand anymore. Everytime I find a product from Shae it changes.
Carol's Daughter formal change made me have an allergic reaction and unfortunately I used it a few times because I wasn't sure what was causing it cuz I used it for years and never had a problem. I lost a lot of hair because of it and never fully recovered my thickness ☹️
What do you use now?
Ever since Shea Moisture was purchased by Unilever it’s been a two pack of ass
a two pack of ass? lmaoooooo
😂
This used to be the only leave-in conditioner I would buy. They changed the formula years ago, and I haven't bought it since. It was like a completely different product. I assumed it had changed everywhere back then. I use Soultanicals brand now.
I’ll try it out still and get my moneys worth but it’s a shame. What’s not broke why fix it 😕
They changed it for white people to buy. They sold out a long time ago. Its so sad how Black companies do this to their Black clientele. 😒
Even had whole ass commercials with white people in them😂
😫 This is why we can’t have nice things…
My eyes damn near fell out my face when I saw that commercial for the first time 😭
Nothing worse than hearing people say "This is too heavy for my hair" and instead of being like 'Well that's because it's for African American hair' they start removing ingredients that worked for US.
And then some of those white people will be in the YT comments complaining that we don't want them to use our products or be included. That's the point, Cheryl. YOU ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH! 😭 8 out of 10 aisles in the stores will have products for white hair. Let us have the 2 aisles in peace 😭
2 aisles??? What store you going to, let me know! I be seeing a half aisle max😂😂
I stand corrected 😂😂😂
White people wanna be oppressed so bad, they don’t care about no one but themselves 😭😂
I thought I bought the wrong product! It's so different.
I love soultanics . Hard to find- I only got to use it like a few times after finding it at a Sally’s and then never finding it again.
I order from their website. I haven't seen it locally in a while either.
Same.
I'm so tired of these brands being sellouts. Like good for them for creating wealth, but it screws over their initial target clientele in the long run and puts us back at point one.
Why can't they make separate products for different hair type???? I guess just F anybody with hair curlier than 3C.
When they Sold out to Unilever. It was Done!👏🏾
[удалено]
It doesn't matter. Once sold it's over. Doesn't matter the Conglomerate 🤷🏾♀️
a lot of them did in order to appeal to “all types of hair”. I stopped using them, carols daughter and most recently mielle because of this.
If this ever happens to TGIN, Camille Rose, or Qhemet Biologics, the tears I may actually shed, man 😩
Not Camille Rose!! Don’t say it!!! 😢😢😭😭
They coconut water collection better not change! That’s the only product that works for my daughter’s hair in the winter.
Omg!! I love that line! I’m using the co wash currently!!
It’s soooooo good! I’m telling you I’m gonna riot if they change it 🤣🤣🤣
Lmao!! I’ll be right there with you!! 😆
I will NOT give up these cake-scented kinks!!! 🥺💔
TGIN changed the formula for the “Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer”. I worked so well before but now it’s to watery and dries my hair out
THE TEARS ARE COMING 💔
They also changed the formula for their Repairx Leave in.
Gah, I just got the treatment & hydrating masque & it did great for me, may it never change 😭
Hopeful they don't. Just keep an eye on the ingredients label on the container, in my experience they'll still have the old ingredients list online.
I stopped using shea moisture as well but Noelle still works great for me! At least the pomegranate and honey line, I haven’t tried the others bc this line works for me
Funny, because when they try to cross over, it rarely works.
“Works on all hair types” is literally my cue not to buy a product 😭 because you cannot tell me your product will do the same for my thick, kinkier hair as it will for thinner, straight hair. I need heavier products, and I’m not even gonna waste my time or money. I hate that our products are being changed though to appeal to every hair type because I just feel like you literally cannot do that. Last I heard from mielle, the founder swore she didn’t change the formula but idk. TGIN and Melanin are gonna be my forever products😭
Did middle change? I saw an article after the sale saying the founder had a contract in place not to change the formula
I wish they hadn't. I am very much not their original demographic, but I would still buy the og formulas and just use it the way that worked for my hair. Very very little amounts, emulsified. The formulas shouldn't have to change, there's a million things for other hair types. Now my friends kids have hair types that could've benefited from the og formulas but they're not the same
Did you check the actual ingredients on the back? I know colors may get a little light or a little dark if too much of a component is added by accident, so it may not be a big formula change like you think it is?
It’s funny because the ingredients SAY it’s the same on the back but the smell and look is definitely different. The JBCO line has always been a beige browny colour not bright white? 😳 It’s even smelling like cantu now
See if the ingredients are different on Shea Moisture's website. I have been told it's not unusual for the formulation of things to change but companies don't immediately switch out the packaging, and they reflect these changes online
You’re right the ingredients look different on the website. Some of the ingredients have switched around and fragrance is higher up on the list 🙃
Oooohhh that sucks but I'm also pleased I called it and now you know you aren't imagining things!
No, on the ingredients and manufacturing safety labeling, they have to have the ingredients inside of the product that match the ingredients on the label. As an esthetician, if something were labeled incorrectly and I were to use it on my clients, then that corporation could get in trouble if they are putting inappropriate ingredients inside of it. Similarly, if a hair stylist use a product on their client and the ingredients listed did not match the products inside, this will be an absolute no no. Now if they are changing it on the website that's to inform the consumers that the product ingredients are going to change but for every new product that comes out those labels should be updated. Obviously if you have an old product still on the shelf it's going to have the old label with the old ingredients.
Hmmm then I have a hair company that straight up lied to me when I made and inquiry about a discrepancy between the ingredients on the packaging I got vs the site but you know, not a surprise, what else is new
Sounds like a class action lawsuit
Totally. Cuz if you think about it, what if your client has an allergy to a product and they don't list that product on the materials or ingredient listing. That makes them responsible. Now if you use a product on a client and the ingredients listed are correct and you fail to inform that client of something they may be allergic to or you lied to them about an ingredient, that would make you liable.
Girl…
https://preview.redd.it/qgy7fdtmabad1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3be64a6f3159908937fbb35c52e3a3e150c3af90 Girl I’m being serious. It’s always been brown, even on the website
Is Cantu trash? That’s what use but I’m a mixed guy who doesn’t know anything about hair. I use that or aunt Jackie’s
It’s known to be drying. I wouldn’t even say it’s better for white people because even my white friends hate it 😭 I guess it depends on which products you use from them but I’d switch over to something black owned like Camille Rose or TGIN
Trust your nose! That playdoh scent was unmistakable
😭😭😭 I remember when they did this to the curl enhancing smoothie 💔 never found anything like it.
 Good Day new formula .
that last pic is so funny 😂😂
Haven’t bought them since they sold out.
Took a while for them to effect the UK 🙃 I’m not sure on what leave ins brands will be good for my hair now. This leave in was just the right amount of protein and moisture for my high poro hair 🥲
I actually have a friend who makes her own products for natural hair. I’m not sure if she ships to UK. But I could absolutely drop the link if anyone would like to check out her website.
Deffo drop the link I’d love to support her! Might give this cream to my white friend with 2c hair and see what she thinks
[Essential Means](https://essentialmeansbeauty.com/) I’ve used her products on my son’s hair when it was long and loved them! She doesn’t have many different products, but hopefully something that can help!
I don't know if y'all have it in the UK but I've been using Naturall for a few years and that shit is legit. Still Black owned so I'm still subscribed!
I remember it being even darker and thicker than the one you have marked as “old”. They want to include everyone so bad that they alienate the people who made them popular
I left them alone a long time ago. One thing you could do is compare the ingredients to other products. Do some online search by or bring your reading glasses to the beauty supply store lol. For this type of product there is a company called [Design Essentials](https://designessentials.com) that might be up your alley. I believe they’re available Ulta and Amazon as well as store website https://designessentials.com/anti-breakage-moisturizing-leave-in-conditioner/ https://designessentials.com/braid-twist-out-strengthening-creme/ https://designessentials.com/almond-avocado-curling-creme/ https://designessentials.com/almond-avocado-curl-stretching-creme/
I knew it! The moment it stopped doing the damn thing Can’t have anything nice
Their formulas have been bad for like almost a decade now. I’m always surprised when people even say they were or are still using them
I mourn this brand all the time, particularly the coconut curl smoothie. Used to be my holy grail and the first product that truly worked for me
Yep, they sold out years ago. I use to use the Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil line religiously. Now I moved on to TGIN.
Is it possible the old one is darker because it's been open and exposed to air?
I feel it’s always been beige or maybe that’s my memory 🤔 but the smell is more like coconuts now which tells me something has changed
The old version has always been that color when fresh as well 😊
Nah the old version was always a greyish beige
[удалено]
I remember it being brown too
Once it stopped being a black business that’s when everything changes.
Carol’s daughter was my holy grail and then they did the same thing 😭
Yes!!! I loved Carols Daughter! I spent waaay too much getting the hair milk hair butter mailed to me when it was an order only company. I was so excited when I could start buying it at Target. It saved and transformed my hair….I told everyone about it. Then, they suddenly changed the formula of everything and it’s overpriced 💩now. For a quarter of the price I can us Aussie and get better results than with the new carols daughter. I really wanted to stay loyal, but it just dosnt work.
I love African Pride Moisture Miracle leave-in. My hair loves it too. I would recommend giving it a try!
This is my favorite makes my hair soft https://preview.redd.it/buuxyfc9vbad1.png?width=750&format=png&auto=webp&s=25e0ffd083e496d3a81c54dad7cafe6743c16de0
Hey twin I actually have this one!! https://preview.redd.it/40w5rcekvbad1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=080f629db63836ac23931f8cbaa2b45a2e664c4b I love it too. The moisture!?😫💗 Do you know if they do a leave in conditioner of this line?
I have no clue and omg the moisture is 10/10 😂 🫶🏾
there's no leave-in for this line but i use one pump of the intensive hydration conditioner as a leave-in the stylist i go to said if you put a dab of conditioner on the back of your hand and it rubs in like lotion and disappears without leaving your skin sticky, then you can use it as a leave-in this passes the test
I used Camille Rose for my dry scalp when my hair was in box braids. Freaking game changer. I would have taken them out weeks earlier if I didn’t find this Mint Conditioner spray. Praying they never change
Camille rose is definitely good.
It’s shea moisture…🤷🏾♀️ This controversy happened some time ago. An attempt to be “more inclusive.” Their products have been trash for years.
They did a long time ago. I remember when it was strengthen grow and restore!
Yep! I remember specifically buying this one because it had the word "grow" on the label. I could feel my scalp pleasantly tingling after I used it. I was in love with the peppermint scent and the silkiness of the product. The first time they switched up and shortened it to "strengthen and restore" the girlies were on the internet asking why they changed and they tried to say it was never on the label to begin with, and I think tried to double down when people had pictures of the different labels. I stopped buying after that cause I notice change pretty quick and their response was giving gaslighting. It also started to smell more like Play-Doh than peppermint to me.
I still use it and my hair is still flourishing the real question is has anybody seen a difference in their hair since the “product change” ?
I stopped using their products many years ago.
It was black-owned and then sold. So of course Product changed to be more inclusive
They changed it a long time ago.
Your gif lmaoooooooo I’d also like to say I acid really bought several jars of this thinking it was the mask…they need to change the packaging and go back to old formulas lol
I used this on my daughter’s hair for the first 2yrs of her life. It was the best stuff ever. Then I bought a new container and the product just sat on top of her hair and wouldn’t absorb. I had to wash it out. That was 4yrs ago and I have still struggled to find something that works as well as the previous formula
I still use the Hibiscus and coconut line and it's great. Just don't buy it from Amazon because the product is often not the real thing.
Just chiming in to say that I thought I was the only one who thought it smelled like Play-Doh! Thank you for the validation 😅
Wait, again??? Didn’t they change it like 6 years ago?
I stopped using this when they changed it a few years ago. Not surprised by more changes. Just like The Mane Choice. I stopped checking for them after the change. Shame too. Loved their shampoos. Just enjoying and using what I have left.
Try Melanin Haircare
Lol why are yall still using these people's products??? It hasn't been black owned in years
Yes, they changed my old og a while ago. If you had the pleasure of using the superfruit complex mask around 2016 or so you'll know what I mean. It used to work so well for my hair. My mom repurchased it immediately and they had already changed the formula. That's how I know I wasn't crazy because my hair said "no" 😂😭
I remember people constantly complimenting the way my hair smelled after using this. I haven't used it in years.
They did so many changes :( I have so many past shea moisture products that I compare to today’s variant & the sizing/product is usually smaller or an ingredient or two is changed :/
I used to use that all the time until they changed the formula. It sucks because it was really working for me.
I'm tired of the constant reformulations. Who do they think they're fooling. I used to love natures therapy, and now the product line is all but non-existent. They never learn.
I stopped using them a long time ago, I switched to Camille Rose. My hair has become so much healthier ever since.
Is the ingredient list different?
Shea Moisture is just too expensive for me, I’ve been phasing it out of my regimen.
If it works, the formula shall be changed... I've had numerous products either "stop working " or "change the formula" if it helps tame textured hair. Or they sell the formula, and then it miraculously "changes" yet again. Remember, if you look good, you feel good. 😉
I knew it! The new was breaking my hair off like mad.
Wow yes the playdoh smell! I have one of the last containers they ever sold before they changed the formula its yellower just like the on on the right
I used the coconut and hibiscus as well as the jamician black oil line when I first went natural and it was the best thing ever! Then it stopped working for my hair and I heard about the reformulation. Recently had to switch from Mielle too which was a bigggggg disappointment.
It seems like so many natural hair companies are changing their formula. I used Jozi Curl leave-in, which was great and had lots of slip, but they changed the formula & now it's just crap. It's like fluffy & white like your photo, which is mostly coconut oil that repels moisture & just builds up in your hair 😤
I just ordered mine, the larger size yesterday 😭😭
My yt bf with curly hair is gonna hate this too 😭
Wow this is disappointing, which brands do you girls recommend then?
Smh
They always change the formula and then lie and say they didnt.
Yeah I don't mess with Shea moisture anymore. Haven't for about 6 years. It all smells like fragrance to me
I’m new to my hair journey and I (m) use these products. But you all are saying that there’s a better product? Camille Rose?!
Mine is beige, not white, and in the old package. This is so sad to hear. That and the deep conditioner were the only shea moisture products I used post buy out.
Damn it I didn’t know they sold the company I have all the products in 4 I got it for free but know I didn’t what to do with them and the shampoo make my hair dry or is it just me
Oh no! I also have high porosity hair and this and the original formulation of the high porosity mask were my go-to.
They changed the formula years ago. This leave in was responsible for getting my hair extremely healthy and the they changed it and all it does it moisturize for a short time then dried my hair out leaving it begging for moisture .
They sold the company ✨
Just now seeing this after purchasing multiple of their products a few days ago🥴
https://preview.redd.it/n2zlxpd31iad1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8a1e8710207e233950524da9b909b4ee2e4167b And I can’t even return it. The seller is being messy 😒
Did they…just gaslight you!?
No seriously 😅😂 Ain’t nobody calling their product fake. It’s just not what I expected. No need for so many thumbs down emojis 😳
It’s definitely different, but my hair still loves it.
Yes, 6ish years ago sounds right. I used the old formular while I was deployed and it was amazing. It’s not the same.
It’s definitely different. 😭 I haven’t found anything that works right like this leave in
Honestly the formula on this product has always been so watery to me, I’m lucky if it lasts a week.
Ok so what products are safe😭 I need like a news feed for updates cz i cant keep uppp
It's the meme at the end for me
I stopped using this 2019! They’re trash now, dries my hair out and also gives me rashes. I hate Shae moisture and this is something I used to use faithfully&love. I hope the company reaps what they sow for getting cheap. Honestly, they need to get boycotted because we’ve been bamboozled. Don’t trick me into loving your product just to sell me something different. The people who bought them out has no integrity.
Tragic, that used to be one of my fave products
Have you checked the actual ingredients? Just looks like different packaging a size change to me
It's not just the package. The smell and the color changed. It also made my hair feel different. I stopped using it in 2018 because of the change. It was made so every hair texture can use it, not just curly hair.
I bought the bonus size. The ingredients say it’s the same but it’s different for sure. I’ve been repurchasing since 2019. It’s not changing colours it’s just *different* even the fragrance has changed
Why didn't you post the ingredients list?