(Feel free to laugh at me.  Because this is an awful, laughable, disastrous, mess, times fifty thousand.)

A bit ago I had a little adventure at Walmart.  Apparently, the aftershocks of that day keep coming. But worse.  My accused lack of eyelashes is nothing.  NOTHING.

After leaving Walmart lady, I walked by the hair product aisles.  I was running low on my usual products and had a coupon for a new line.  A new line with commercials featuring Heidi Klum.  (Who I would bet that she doesn't even use the products that she reps for.  I mean like those celebrities that shill boxed hair color... REALLY????  You, you zillionaire, with your stylists and trainers, and personal chefs, color your hair WITH NICE 'N EASY??????  But that is besides the point.)

Everything was sold out, but one shampoo and one what I assumed to be a hair type mask.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA was I mistaken.

But I tucked it in the cart, and went on my way.

Now let me fill you in on my hair, it is crazy long, super dry, curly, coarse, abused by my flat iron, and not supposed to be blonde.  It needs care.  Good care.  I don't splurge on shoes or makeup.  I splurge on hair products.  Why I was in Walmart with a coupon for a mystery one, I will never know.

This is Clear.  Nice simple packaging.  Shea butter- a good moisturizing ingredient.  A good size for the money.  Therapy.  Who doesn't need a little?  What could go wrong?  (Spoiler alert:  A LOT.)

Random fact about me- I take showers at really weird times.  Most days I will try to take one during the children-are-around-hours, but that never happens.  Next thing I know it is way past bedtime and if I do not take one rightthisverysecond I am convinced that I will die a slow horrible I need a shower badly type of death.  So at 12:37 a.m. I decided it was the day to use this new nourishing product.

The thing is, at 12:37 everyone is sleeping and it is dark.  Like I said, super weird.

I attempted to read the directions by a dimmed light, but THERE ARE NONE.
None.  That should have been red flag #1.
Above is all that the label tells you.  So pretty much nothing.
Who doesn't put instructions on products?  Seriously, who????

In the proceeding darkness I took a big old scoop, for my big old dry hair.
It didn't feel like the hair masks that I have used before.
I put it on my hair.
IT REALLY DIDN'T feel like the hair masks I had used before.
It felt like I took a huge scoop of Carmex and coated my hair with it.

Ya.  Awesome.

Five washings later it still felt like I jumped in a vat of Carmex.  Except now the warm water was making it run down my face and back too.  EVEN MORE AWESOME.

Now it is past 1am.  The hot water is on it's way out.  My blood pressure is on it's way up.  I give up.  Get out.
Do what any person does, Google.
Except there is not really any info to be found.

I find the vague website.  The Facebook page.  The unanswered questions on the Facebook page commenting on how this product has no instructions.

No mention on how to get it the heck off your hair though.

Jump to the next morning.  I meet my friend for our walking adventure in the boiling sun.
The wax is melting all over me.
All I can think is ZITS ZITS ZITS.  Like a teenager on school picture day.
My hair looks like I just got out of the shower.  But I didn't.

We always stop halfway through our walk to let the kids play at the park, and to get a little bit of a break in the shade.  This particular day there were all these little bugs jumping out of the trees above, and landing on us.  Except they didn't just land on me.  THEY STUCK TO ME.  All over me.

Ewwwwwwwww  times ewwwwwwwww.  Times more ewwwwwww.  Then even more.

When I get home, I call the number on the package.
It is a... wait for it....
A POPSICLE RECALL HOTLINE.

I kid you not.
Who is punking me???????
Come on...

I send them a tweet.  A Facebook message.  A comment on the contact box on the website.
Crickets.  Chirping.  Nada.  No advice.  Not a peep.

From my sleuthing, I guess this is more of a pomade type product to put on you hair after you style it?
But I still don't get why it is so big, it would take me years to go through.
Or why it is good for your scalp.  I don't know anyone who would put waxy pomade on their scalp.
More like a pea-sized amount on flyaways and dry ends.
But what do I know?
I'm an Irish girl, and I guess it's REALLY, REALLY, REALLY not meant for Irish girls.

I spent my afternoon soaking in the pool. 
That did nothing.
Dumping an entire container of cornstarch on my head.
That did nothing.
Scrubbing it with dish soap just like those little oil covered ducks.
That did nothing.
Washing it with hardcore clarifying shampoo.
That did nothing.

Being a girl is fun.
I need a fedora. 

Clear needs some clear instructions,
and a punch in the face.

xoxo, 
waxy, greasy, crying about her hair, girl


99 Comments

  1. Oh no! That is terrible! Hope it eventually grows out!

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  2. Oh Julie, I am sorry but I think I need to revoke your Curly Girl in Her 30s Membership Card.

    Every.single.curly girl who grew up in the 80s before they made hair products for white curly girls knows that if you see a thick goopy hair product for dry scalps... run. RUN. It is not for white girls.

    Why are you not using Kinky Curly styling custard???

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  3. PS. stop posting so many Shane photos and more cornstarch photos. Raddest ever.

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  4. With a little Googling I found this.

    http://thesavvysistah.com/beauty/hair/nourish-your-hair-from-root-to-tip-with-clear-scalp-hair-therapy-ultra-shea-products/

    I don't think it was meant for your hair! ;D

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  5. oh dear. I just stumbled onto your blog and I was in tears. I am sorry to say the tears were from laughing so hard I almost couldn't breathe. I prayed for you with my husband just now and then I saw your post from Sunday, Romans 8:18.
    On the back of the jar I noticed a label that said "peel here" and it says the ingredients are there. Maybe knowing what kind of shelac they used will help? there has to be something! I'll go say some more prayers.

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  6. I can't stop laughing!! So funny! I have the same hair type so I understand.

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  7. That was one unfortunate trip to WalMart!!! So sorry about your hair - and so glad I read this, as I was thinking of buying some of that crazy stuff. Yikes!!!

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  8. Maybe try soaking it in some vinegar or consult a professional :)

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  9. oh my mercy! thanks for the laugh! sorry that it's at your expense. but oh that is so funny. i currently have some stupid conditioner/mask/weird stuff that i had a coupon for and seemed like a good idea. it feels like i dump a smoothie on my head but i still do it anyway because it's there. girls are silly.

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  10. haha!!! oh no!!! i think you basically described my hair too, almost. and turns out i'm not the only one who noticed the container said "for relaxed and natural hair"... i was about to say, um, i think that's for african american hair. haha!

    good luck! :)

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  11. Oh, I'm trying not to laugh at this, but your words make it hard not too! Think we've all been there with some kind of hair disaster......I get nauseas at my "perm" stories.

    Glad you could give us the scoop on what NEVER to buy :)

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  12. That is so horrible!!! Why the heck is it not labeled better?!? Shame on them!

    When our oldest was 2, he decided to "spike" his hair with diaper rash cream...water resistant, greasy, and gray...not a good combo! I tried everything to get it out. Finally, a pharmacist recommended peanut butter (I was seriously desperate for something to try so yes I called our pharmacy!). What's a mom to do with a grody headed kid..duh, lather him up with peanut butter ;) Amazingly, it worked except for the fact that he smelled a little nutty a for a while lol.

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  13. Oh my gracious! That is crazy! I am laughing so hard- but with you, not at you. I can't believe there were no instructions. I was just giggling with a girlfriend the other day about how even shampoo has instructions printed. This product sounds mildly toxic if it took so much effort to come out. Crazy crazy!

    KK

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  14. I'm dying! So sorry this happened but you have the best stories.

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  15. Oh my this is so funny I cried, I'm so sorry though! What you put on your head is definitely a black girl product. I realized that there are two separate fb pages one for the white girls and one for the black girls. Not sure which one you posted your questions to, but perhaps there might be a black woman out there who will have compassion on you and know how to remove the product. Worth a try: http://www.facebook.com/ClearUltraShea. If nothing else, I think you should post the article on both pages. :)

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    1. That's what I was going to say. My black friends growing up used products like this on their scalp to keep it from flaking. You part the hair over and over and rub each part with this super thick cream. And then use a small amount on the hair to smooth it. It is intended to last a long time and only gradually wear away. "Relaxed & Natural Hair" means hair that has had a relaxer (i.e. black perm) used on it or those who wear their hair natural (no perm).

      Julie- try using a clarifying shampoo with baking soda added to it.

      FUNNY!

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  16. Omg literally just saw the Heidi klum commercial. The white girl kind is in a pink bottle. You got the kind to tame an Afro. Dude.

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  17. I have not laughed this hard in I don't know how long... I mean laughing so hard I am crying and trying to keep my laughter inside because I am afraid I will start snorting and because my husband is asking me what's wrong and if I'm okay!!!! Please know that I am not laughing at you though, I am totally laughing with you. This just seems like something that would happen to me, and to see it from someone else's point of view is too funny!

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  18. GAH - I feel your pain! Your hair sounds EXACTLY like mine - except for the "not supposed to be blonde" part should read "not supposed to be gray"... whatevs.

    The popsicle recall line... I totally did not see that one coming!

    Hope you get a respose after posting this!

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  19. Dude. I adore you. Not like everyone else who reads your blog adores you. More than them.

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  20. I just bought their shampoo and conditioner all of an hour ago. It's not what you tried... but I'm still SCARED. *shutter* Bless your heart. I hope it wears off/comes out/etc. soon.

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  21. oh.my.goodness. I really enjoy your walmart trips. I am so sorry that your hair is all waxy gooey! I second the peanut butter comment. It takes the sticky label stuff off of jar in a snap. Maybe it will take the sticky clear off your poor hair!

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  22. Oh my goodness that was spit out your drink funny! That is what us black folk call hair grease. Not intended for Irish girls at all!
    When you wash it with dish soap make sure it is grease cutting dish soap, like dawn.
    Best of luck!

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  23. I'm a pretty new follower, and this post has me hooked. So. Hilarious. And sad. Sorry. But really hilarious!

    Jenna
    callherhappy.com

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  24. Oh Joy!

    I'm so sorry. I did laugh...alot. I'm sorry but I also have been doing research. Looks like try olive oil and massage it into hair. This will get the jellyness out of it and then use the dish detergent with grease fighting action. I also say that people used Goop. Here is a thread about it...http://badgerandblade.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-71767.html
    I also saw that diet coke will work too. Hope this helps. Let us know how it goes. Hugs!

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  25. I'm so sorry for you but I love how you're able to make a good story out of it. Have you tried the goo gone hand wash that mechanics use? You can get it at an auto store.

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  26. Oh my. That's all I really have... just oh my.
    But I feel for you. Sometimes I think it would just be easier to shave my head.
    Maybe not prettier, but definitely easier.
    My favorite line was "just like those little oil covered ducks." :)

    What worked when Janey put Vaseline in her hair?

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  27. Cheapest tried and true resolution. My daughter put VASELINE all in her LONG hair. I tried everything to get that junk out, bought stuff and to no avail, some good advice from my husbands grandma/nurse "use baby oil" CRAZY HUH! so I did it. Put baby oil all over her hair, kinda worked it in with my fingers, and rinsed. BOOM CAME OUT!! I had to do this like twice on her whole head to get ALL THAT VASELINE OUT, but it worked. Now we know. It works.Isn't it funny, older women (80's) usually have the answer for everything huh.:) Besides, you've got a baby in the house I bet if you look around you may have some baby oil around?

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  28. I have found myself googling and watching videos about how to get pomade out of hair. Oh my. Its after midnight and all five of my children are in bed. But I did think of something...goo gone. It took caked in silly putty out of carpet before surely it would take that out. Okay, I'm done. Best of luck!

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  29. I'm sorry, but I was dying laughing the whole time I read this.
    Dying laughing.

    I feel awful for you, though. awful.

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  30. Well, all I can say is that you could now start working on that dreadlocks look I am CERTAIN you have been dreaming of...watch out! Lenny Kravitz will have NUTHIN' on you! ;0)

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  31. I literally peed my pants a little bit because I was laughing so hard.

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  32. What the?!?! I'm sitting here with my mouth wide open - I don't get it! How can a new company with so much promotion EVERYWHERE you turn have no instructions on their product, no customer service, no....nothing?! I'm pissed for you!

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  33. I giggled, actually giggled while reading this! I'm so sorry for your hair, but I think the olive oil or peanut butter will work! Good luck!

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  34. Oh julie. laughing and crying for you.

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  35. As Mr. Keil, my 10th grade Chem teacher, used to say: like dissolves like. Maybe try actual Carmex. Just kidding. I have no idea and I'm sorry about this travesty with your amazing hair.

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  36. I soooo feel for you because I have thick coarse hair and am constantly on the hunt for something to smooth/calm my hair! For some reason this winter, my hair was super static-y and it was driving me CRAZY! So, I did what any thick/coarse haired girl would do, and tried a celebrity's endorsement of a hair care product "as seen on AT&T Uverse"! I got the whole line of Nicole Richie Suave Professionals (except the 30 day treatment). Okay, so I'm not naive to think that Nicole uses this every day, but have to say this is my new fave product!
    You do have me wondering though...I might try the Clear in the pink bottle! :)

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  37. I really think you could rock 'em and I've heard maintenance is pretty easy...

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  38. You forgot to mention the little black bugs that were stuck to you...

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  39. I am just like you and Irish girl with long, colored, course, curly, dry, hair and I have not found anything magic either. Don't buy Body Shops natural hair product and the hair mask. While it doesn't have the same result as the clear, it does not work.

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  40. NO CLEAR!

    I've thought the packaging is weird. What's the brand? (unilever I guess)

    Saw it all on an end cap at Target and it looked like a generic line. I'm not opposed to generic but I just couldn't figure it out.

    I'm so sorry!!! What a crazy product.

    Have you tried it on your lips like Carmex? Sorry, couldn't resist.

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  41. Oh no!! I'm really surprised that DAWN didn't work. I use that for anything greasy.

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  42. i have no words... only able to offer you a hug! i've had my fair share of horrible hair stories as well! what we let the girls at the beauty school do to us!

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  43. If all else fails you could always just go with dreads... Just sayin!

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  44. Ok I know everyone has their fav products and that Moroccan oil is nothing new, but for my fried, needs 4 inches cut off, sun-damaged hair, I am in love with Organix Moroccan Argan Oil shampoo and conditioner. There is also a penetrating oil, but I don't really need it after washing/conditioning. And its in a turquoise bottle...

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  45. Have you tried tweeting Heidi Klum?

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  46. This is the best blog post I've read in a lonnnnnnnggggg time.

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  47. VINEGAR!!! That is what you need! Put it all over your hair and scalp, wear a towel on your head for as long as you can stand it, and wash like normal!! I use vinegar on a regular basis to clean and nourish my hair. My hairdresser LOVES how healthy my hair is. Just keep it away from your eyes and any open cuts!

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  48. I think the product you bought was the 4th step (the SEAL step) in the whole "clear" line. I think you were hoping for the #2 Smooth or #3 Soothe step. You bought a waxy substance to SEAL in the moisture. That is why it is like a car wax. And why the water runs off it. So sorry! I have your hair and I feel your pain.

    Now the good news : WEN. Yes, you heard me. That guy who does Jessica Simpson's locks really knows his stuff apparently. But buy just the cleanser/moisturizer(one product) from Amazon to try it. Otherwise if you want to buy from the actual website you have to buy a "sampler"and I personally like to try a new product line one at a time. I love the cleanser/moisturizer and the intensive remoisturizer. Seriously in love. I am 43 and the 80's were my friend. My hair rocked the 80's. I cry tears for how easy it was to be on top of the hair game in the 80's. In 2012 I love WEN. Click on the website to see how to use the product - it is very different from what you are used to! I love the almond mint scent. It works on my whole family beautifully - and they all have much nicer hair texture than I lol. Truth be told - I kind of keep WEN to myself and let them use their other products (shhh). Also - LOVE Moroccan Hair Oil. You see a lot of products like it called "Argan Oil". To me, nothing beats the Moroccan brand. It was made in Israel, and let me tell you, those girlies have our kind of hair! If they made a perfume I would buy it in a minute - the smell of Moroccan hair oil is just incredible. I can't live without my Moroccan hair oil and my WEN! Good luck!

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  49. Julie I come to your blog often because your posts make me laugh and smile (this has tears rolling down my face - the popsicle recall line!!!). How I feel for you, and hope that your hair will cooperate! I'd call the drybar, tell them your misery, and they'll take good care of you! Let us know how it turns out, keeping my fingers crossed!

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  50. Oh man your a real hot mess :) peanut butter, baby oil, repeat! I also agree, tweet Heidi!!!

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  51. NO.
    this did not happen.
    it totally did not.

    this is way worse than when i got a "makeover" at a 10 year old sleepover and one of my friends used chapstick on my cheeks.


    can you explain what on earth is going on in the photo?
    is that post cornstarch?
    i feel like that should have worked.

    auf wiedersehen, you are out heidi.

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  52. As soon as I saw that label I knew... this is for African american girls sweetie... I noticed from the other comments that some other ladies noticed it too.... Best of luck girl!!

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  53. From one Irish girl to another...my sympathies.
    Greasy hair is no joke.
    And I only laughed for, like, 30 seconds.
    Really.

    Heidi Klum needs to just go put on a mini skirt and stay away from hair care products.

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  54. Seriously... I know you're in a bind but I'm sitting here at my desk laughing so hard I can't breathe. I was hoping that this was a joke... until I saw your picture and I felt really, really bad. I'm so sorry!!!

    But - I agree with Lisa above, you should try Wen! My aunt sent me a couple of bottles but my hair is too oily for it and I gave it to a friend and my Mom who both have curly dry hair and they're now obsessed with it. Give it a shot and buy it on QVC. If you don't like it - they'll take it back no questions asked!

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  55. OH MY GOODNESS, thanks for this post, I am laughing out loud and my ten month old is looking at me like I am crazy!!!!! I am sorry that your hair is greasy! I will be sure to steer clear of that product!!!!

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  56. A. Dawn dishsoap will do the trick.
    B. I think the instructions are under the part of the label that says "peel here", but I could be mistaken.
    C. Funny, but sad all at the same time.

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  57. OH.NO.!!!!

    I'm laughing. NOT because of your disaster, but the way you describe the whole thing? Hilarious.

    And, yes, that stuff is for African hair. A lot of products for African hair contain shea butter, and the "for natural and relaxed hair" is an indicator.

    Oh man. You'll have to keep us all posted on this one!

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  58. I only laughed a little bit, I promise! I more sympathize because we pretty much must have the same hair. I truly feel your pain. Praying the fiasco is solved and ends soon for you!

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  59. And that's what you get for shopping at Walmart. Did you learn your lesson? Sorry, friend!

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  60. you are so funny! I love your sweet blog! Thanks for sharing this incident! I wonder if you put baby oil in your hair if it would help get it out? One time I had a vat of vaseline put on my hair (don't ask) and the only thing that helped get it out was baby oil. I just threw my head over the tub, ran the water and used the baby oil to get the gunk out. It took a while, but it eventually worked. Hope that helps!

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  61. hugs girl! and more hugs! I'm praying for peace for you, a good hair stylist, and a miracle. :)

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  62. Did you work shampoo into it while it was still dry? I used to use this super thick, vaseline-like styling stuff and the only way I could get it out was to put shampoo on it before I got it wet in the shower. Then I rinsed it out. You could go to a salon and ask for help. I am so, so sorry. That totally sucks.

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  63. Julie, you are hilarious! I'm so sorry about your hair :( If it makes you feel any better...when I was in high school I tried to "wax" my eyebrows with Nair! And there ARE directions on the bottle, so there's no excuse for me. Yeah...not my best decision. My eyebrow skin was totally burned and I wore a hat for a week. I feel for ya!

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  64. oh my gosh. i am dying here! a bad cold and a laughing fit have me near death. you. are. hilarious!

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  65. I can't stop giggling...I'm sorry.

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  66. Another thought - have you thought of getting a Keratin straightening treatment (not the dangerous chemically one)? I am sure that you have generated lots of business for the incredibly talented Drew - just looking at your blog makes me want to run straight toward her camera (too bad being states away prevents that lol). If I were a hairdresser in your area I would totally invite you to come in and have the treatment for free - knowing that you would blog about it. I am sure that you would drum up all kinds of business for a salon. You are so "real" that anyone or thing you endorse I would consider!!! Instead of selling ad space on your blog, you could "be" the ad!!!!!!!

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  67. HOLY HAIR! (Bwahahahahahahaha) That is horrible!!! (BAHAHAHAHAHAHA) This is the HARDEST I've laughed in a LONG time...seriously...the tears are rolling and I'm out of breath!! THANK YOU for sharing your craziness with us...really thanks...I needed that. This is totally something that would happen to me. Bwahahahahaha! I hope you get it out ASAP!!! It sounds like a product for African American hair? My son uses products like these for his ethnic hair. Just a guess...ya know, since there are no instructions and all. ;) Oh my...I greatly enjoy you blog!

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  68. I've been watching the commercials for this brand and was wondering how the product was. Now I know to stay away!

    A similar thing happened to me when I tried an at home Keratin treatment -- it was the same heart pounding high blood pressure moment of "OMG what is happening to my hair!?!?"

    I hope you get some help soon!!

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  69. I think it's for African American hair...good luck!

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  70. But wait a minute...why is Heidi Klum peddling African American hair products...maybe for her kids' hair? Again...good luck...maybe ask at a really good salon that works with hair of various ethnicities...I'm sure I'm not providing any profound answers at this point!

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  71. I have curly hair too TWO products I love~~ Moroccan oil and Catwalk Curls Rock!!!!!! That's it done nothing else!!

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  72. Oh, Julie. Although your skin has a warm tan glow, you are in fact, not a "woman of color". Just a heads-up.
    ;-)

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  73. This happened to a friend of mine while she was pledging a sorority and her "sisters" put it in her hair. She tried everything to get it out. I can't say I have good news for you, after a lot of chemical strippers applied at a salon, etc most of her hair broke off. Before you do anything, I would go to a salon that caters to African hair types and beg for help. Do not go to your salon, they don't know anything about removing shea butter and can further damage your hair. They are probably going to laugh at you, but you're probably not the first white girl to come in with that issue.

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  74. First- you coming to QBM and dragging all your funny friends made my day, week, month..life even. Second- you telling this in person still has me *dying laughing.* Only you. And just so you can blog about it. You're my fave!!! xoxo

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  75. oops- that was from me. the queen bee. xo

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  76. baking soda mixed with a bit of water to make a paste, rinse and repeat and then vinegar, rinse and repeat. :(

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  77. I was at Walmart on Friday and was looking at shampoo. I turned around and saw this product and DIED LAUGHING!!! I know it isn't really funny, but I had to laugh!

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  78. I definitely am not laughing. Oh so sorry for you, girl. The best product I have found for my hair is K-PAK (deep penetrating reconstructor). I buy it at my salon. If you are able to get the clear out I recommend the above product. @ one time JC Penney carried it, but didn't have it the last time I wanted it. Start by usisng it a couple times a week then less when you notice it working. GOOD LUCK !!

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  79. I haven't read through all the comments, but I did something similar. I put VASELINE on my hair thinking it would condition it. Late night moment of insanity :) I asked a hair dresser and she said to use a whole box of baking soda on it. Thankfully it worked. Mostly. It actually took two. :)

    Good luck!

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  80. try dr.bronners soap! It's the most amazing soap ever. I hope it helps. Once your hair is back to normal...try suave clarifying conditioner. I only use this product and shampoo one time a month. My curls are SOOOO happy. Coconut oil is really good too. :)

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  81. That sounds so frustrating! I really hope you`re able to get it out soon. Please post a pic and info on how you got it out. Because I`m confident there is an answer. GOOD LUCK!

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  82. oops, I mean an after pic of your hair beautifully restored, not of you actually washing out the gunk!

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  83. i love you more today than i did yesterday.

    i nice n' easied my hair black 7 years ago on june 25th (the trauma and date will never be forgotten). i washed with comet, dish soap, and peanut butter. 3 trips to stylists and a bazillion dollars later the hair was tolerable. i will never color it again.

    btw- tea bags on the eyes to remedy puffiness doesn't work either...at least raspberry good earth tea doesn't work. i learned that lesson the hard way, too.

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  84. Ah! Found the hair post (missed this... how?!)

    I would probably do more than punch the Clear people in the face. And I love that you were brave enough to tell this story - I mean, how many women go through something like this? A ton!!!

    Back in high school, I tried using Proactiv, yet little did I know I was allergic to Benzoyal Peroxide. It turned my whole face red and it was so sensitive that even if something as light as a feather touched it, it would activate the worst itch you could imagine. I refused to go to school looking like a tomato.

    Have you tried peeling back the label where it says "Peel here"? I'm wondering if that's where the instructions are? (Let me guess - checked)!!

    I hope everything works out soon :) P.S. - short hair is realllll funnnn if you want to come over to the dark side!

    Love you :)

    Kristina
    Nook & Sea

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  85. Thank you so much for the laugh . . . I so get the showering at 12:37 am thing. Soooo . . . wondering how you ever managed to get the wax out of your hair??

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  86. There are two sets of Clear products. The Shea ones (meant for African-American hair) and the Total Care ones which I think are geared toward the Heidi Klum audience which is why she's on the commercial lol. Here are 2 ads which I think show who what is for. Sucks that this happened to you though. It was definitely meant for dry scalp only :(

    http://beautelicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Heidi-Klum-Clear-6.jpg

    http://thesavvysistah.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/clear-scalp-hair-therapy-shea-banner.jpg

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  87. Nearly a month later and I can't find a follow up. Is your hair normal again? What did you have to do?

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  88. LOL Sorry ... I can sympathize with your plight but not without giggling ... God bless your heart ... I'm so glad your hair is back to normal ... it looks great BTW ... thanks for sharing!

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  89. Ray Ban サングラスで大人にも、子供にも紫外線対策をきちんとすることが必要だそうです。この夏の暑さは厳しいです。子供たちの健康を心配になってしまいます。そのために、レイバン wayfarerもブームになっています。あのレイバン RB2140一本で子供の目を守るのはどうですか。

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  90. It really sucks. I did almost the exact same thing! I have extreemly dry hair. I've been searching for a good product to use. I saw this and thought, why not. I noticed..no directions for use. But since it said "scalp and hair" I rubbed globs in and now it wond budge... I've washed it 4 times since I put it in lastnight. Now I see it is not meant for my hair. And I don't know what to do. I am kinda scared.

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  91. Crying and trying to silently laugh at my desk is not a good combo, this is too, too funny! Sorry you suffered for the rest of us!

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  92. A popsicle hotline? Seriously?! Wow. This is the funniest thing I have heard in awhile - although I felt a little bad for laughing. Did watch your vlog on it and glad your hair is on the mend!!! And Diet Pepsi who would have thought?!?!

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  93. I did the same thing as you. I have tried to find directions on here and I found you. So your not alone with the greasy icky gross hair..I am on day two and still trying to get it out!!

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  94. Another one fooled by this product, it's been a week and a few days and nothing has gotten this stuff out. Sitting under a dryer for an hour didn't make this budge!

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