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Original Moxie Products in Uk
 
lucyprimrose
Posted: 11 June 2012 09:19 PM   [ Ignore ]  
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http://www.blackandbrown.eu/brand/Original+Moxie

I am not sure if you can get them anywhere else, but you can definitely get trial sizes above.

Lots of positive reviews about these products around the web,

eg

http://www.mylonghairjourney.co.uk/2012/04/product-alert-original-moxie-available-in-the-uk.html

I am not sure if they are all CG but the Just Gel, the Moisture Gel, and the Shapeshifter I can remember are, and probably some others too.

I got a couple of testers - I emailed them as wasn’t sure what to do with one and got a quick and helpful reply from the Original Moxie owner.  So far I’ve tried the Just Gel which is flaxseed based as far as I can see and also it is not crunchy!  Seemed like soft hold, maybe could have used more though.

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Some kind of wavy with curls in places and straight bits
Fine, very porous, quite high density, elasticity - nope
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Co - Tigi Bedhead Moisture Maniac, Desert Essence Coconut
DT - Botanics 3 min mask, Jessicurl WDT, CJ Repair Me
Leave in -  Keracare Natural Textures,  Argan Oil as sealant/finisher

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lucyprimrose
Posted: 14 June 2012 06:49 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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Hope they work out for you smile

I have now tried the shapeshifter.  Don’t know if you have ordered that but if so, you don’t need much!  It has plant waxes in which might be the reason, but I put a fair bit on and the best way I can describe it is that it felt a bit as if you’ve done an oil pre-poo and then not quite washed it all out.  It was not drying at all and it looked like it had potential as a curl enhancer type product if you can get the amount right.  I think if hold was wanted you’d need a bit of gel after. 

For info, I’ll post up here the advice the founder emailed me in response to my query, I don’t think she’d mind

‘‘It’s so exciting to see our products reach people like you in the UK through our friends at Black & Brown!  We are always happy to answer any questions that you might have.
In answer to your questions, the Shape Shifter, a very rich cream,  is recommended as a stand-alone leave-in.  If you do combine it, it should be with an oil-based product, such as the Hair Bling or Twist Mist.  In a pinch, it can also be used together with the Just Gel for additional hold.
However, the Just Gel and Oasis work very well in tandem with other leave-ins.  The Just Gel will add hold, while the Oasis will add moisture and enhance curl.
I hope that answers your questions!  And thank you for your interest in Original Moxie Natural Hair Care!’’

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Some kind of wavy with curls in places and straight bits
Fine, very porous, quite high density, elasticity - nope
Bleach damage downer
Co-wash - Naked sensitive/ Urtekram Rose/Hairveda Amala/Timotei zero
Co - Tigi Bedhead Moisture Maniac, Desert Essence Coconut
DT - Botanics 3 min mask, Jessicurl WDT, CJ Repair Me
Leave in -  Keracare Natural Textures,  Argan Oil as sealant/finisher

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lucyprimrose
Posted: 14 June 2012 08:35 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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Yes, it is pricey, I was tempted into trying it by the trial sizes with the same thinking that if something was amazingly good then it could be worth knowing about for sometimes using.  I wouldn’t have tried it without the trial sizes because it would be too much to risk!  The shampoo might not work out too bad if someone only uses shampoo rarely.

You were brave putting it on at work!

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Some kind of wavy with curls in places and straight bits
Fine, very porous, quite high density, elasticity - nope
Bleach damage downer
Co-wash - Naked sensitive/ Urtekram Rose/Hairveda Amala/Timotei zero
Co - Tigi Bedhead Moisture Maniac, Desert Essence Coconut
DT - Botanics 3 min mask, Jessicurl WDT, CJ Repair Me
Leave in -  Keracare Natural Textures,  Argan Oil as sealant/finisher

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lucyprimrose
Posted: 04 April 2013 06:49 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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To update I decided that the moisture gel didn’t really do anything for me.  The shapeshifter, I still have quite a bit of my tester left so I should give it another go - I’ve been putting off trying it again because didn’t want to get so weighed down again and have to rewash next day, but I should make myself try with less. 

The just gel is interesting, it is flax seed based, and medium hold probably.  It goes on nicely and the other day I used it with good results (first day hair, gel always means difficult second day for me).  But it does have castor oil, which would mean increasing low poos for me if I used it regularly - maybe that is what helped the results though.  I am glad I got the tester because it has given me a clue about how flax seed gel might be.  Plus I really appreciate any range that does tester sizes!

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Some kind of wavy with curls in places and straight bits
Fine, very porous, quite high density, elasticity - nope
Bleach damage downer
Co-wash - Naked sensitive/ Urtekram Rose/Hairveda Amala/Timotei zero
Co - Tigi Bedhead Moisture Maniac, Desert Essence Coconut
DT - Botanics 3 min mask, Jessicurl WDT, CJ Repair Me
Leave in -  Keracare Natural Textures,  Argan Oil as sealant/finisher

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