[DeadHair]

Please do not use the new product Easystraight. My hair has been wrecked and I feel compeled to warn others. Search other discussion boards and you will see similar results. You will not find a single good review.

[maiho]

thanks for the warning, but what is this product? is it shampoo? conditioner? or a hair straightener?

Originally Posted by DeadHair

Please do not use the new product Easystraight. My hair has been wrecked and I feel compeled to warn others. Search other discussion boards and you will see similar results. You will not find a single good review.

I am interested in anyone who has had bad experiences with easy straight. Let me hear from you.

It's a at home straight perm. It was featured in Allure Magazine in February's giveaway.

I used it 6 weeks ago. I've lost over 30% of my hair. It causes MAJOR damage. I followed the direction and even left it on shorter than they said.

I have spent hundreds of dollars on hair care items to try to heal and conseal this damage. I've got 3/4" new growth spike poking out at the crown. I've got mid-shoulder hair that I have to tie up now cos I look like I'm bald. It's going to take me 3 years to regrow my hair to this length. I've also had 3 trims since then to lessen the weight on the damaged hair. I've also spend a ton on vitamins to help speed growth. Is it working? I have no idea.

I've been spreading the words to every board that I come across. Others had the same terrible result that Deadhair and I have. I Google'd "easystraight" and I see some of my own posts that I've made a month ago finally showing up.

Deadhair, it's good to see you spreading the words too.

If you don't believe our story, check this article our from NY Post Page Six:

http://entertainment.iwon.com/celebg...12_2004_5.html

Please...Don't buy it. Don't use it. Tell all your friends. It's not worth the depression that I'm going through.

[HarleyMom]

Count me in has another Easystraight disaster. I am still kicking myself for believing the imformation advertised on the box about how it is so easy and safe to use, I followed the directions to a T and like others I also rinsed it out earlier. I had to have about 3 inches cut off of my hair and also had to pay for a deep conditioning treatment and my hair is still fried, I will probably have to wear a bandana or scarf for quite a while and continue to have dead hair cut away, my hair length was almost midway down my back but now it is up to my shoulders and will probably have to have more cut off, I just want to cry everytime I look into the mirror now. Please spread the word and do not use this product, the results cause nothing but heartache.

[allisong]

Originally Posted by DeadHair

Please do not use the new product Easystraight. My hair has been wrecked and I feel compeled to warn others. Search other discussion boards and you will see similar results. You will not find a single good review.

Have either of you thought about calling the Better Business Bureau or the FDA to report this product??Sounds like it needs to be pulled off the shelves

[Kage_sCupotea]

Welcome HarleyMom! Glad to have you here!

[HarleyMom]

Hi again,
Actually I did go to both the FDA and BBB web sites, with the FDA you have to write a letter explaining your problem via snail mail with matters concerning cosmetics, etc., and with the BBB they recommend that you try to notify the company that makes the product first. From what I read on another post with the link to a story about the woman who is an assistant for Cosmogirl magazine, I am curious has to how they will respond to a complaint. I am going to try and do a search on the New York Post/Cosmogirl story and see if there are any follow ups.

[allisong]

Originally Posted by Harleymom10860

Hi again,
Actually I did go to both the FDA and BBB web sites, with the FDA you have to write a letter explaining your problem via snail mail with matters concerning cosmetics, etc., and with the BBB they recommend that you try to notify the company that makes the product first. From what I read on another post with the link to a story about the woman who is an assistant for Cosmogirl magazine, I am curious has to how they will respond to a complaint. I am going to try and do a search on the New York Post/Cosmogirl story and see if there are any follow ups.

Have you contacted the company directly??You might want to try that..If the feel they are in jeapordy of being sued,etc they might just bend over backwards to help you..It's a start..Sorry for you dilemma

[HarleyMom]

Originally Posted by allisong

Have you contacted the company directly??You might want to try that..If the feel they are in jeapordy of being sued,etc they might just bend over backwards to help you..It's a start..Sorry for you dilemma

Thanks Allison,
I am definetly going to call them, I just got off the phone with Walgreens corporate offices and was told that they will notify their product buyers. I did receive a refund from the Walgreens where I purchased the Easystraight, they were very apologetic and 2 of the women in the cosmetics dept. said they will refuse to sell it but they unfortunetly can't make the decision to pull it off the shelves.

[Californian]

Originally Posted by Harleymom10860

Hi again,
Actually I did go to both the FDA and BBB web sites, with the FDA you have to write a letter explaining your problem via snail mail with matters concerning cosmetics, etc., and with the BBB they recommend that you try to notify the company that makes the product first. From what I read on another post with the link to a story about the woman who is an assistant for Cosmogirl magazine, I am curious has to how they will respond to a complaint. I am going to try and do a search on the New York Post/Cosmogirl story and see if there are any follow ups.

Major high 5's to the proactive and astute Harleymom. You rock!!!
I bet this is a multi-tasker woman!

[Californian]

Originally Posted by Harleymom10860

Thanks Allison,
I am definetly going to call them, I just got off the phone with Walgreens corporate offices and was told that they will notify their product buyers. I did receive a refund from the Walgreens where I purchased the Easystraight, they were very apologetic and 2 of the women in the cosmetics dept. said they will refuse to sell it but they unfortunetly can't make the decision to pull it off the shelves.

If you ever have a serious complaint about a product, here is a short governmental form to fill out so that the makers will be responsible for their products and so that you can get the word out.
Go here: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/php/a_report.php

[HarleyMom]

Originally Posted by Californian

If you ever have a serious complaint about a product, here is a short governmental form to fill out so that the makers will be responsible for their products and so that you can get the word out.
Go here: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/php/a_report.php

Thanks so much for the link Californian, I just sent them an email and I will be sure to post any information I receive. I just really want to get the word out on this stuff so hopefully no one else will have to go through what I am right now, just tried a highly recommended Keratin conditioner in hopes it might tame my hair, no luck Thanks again though.

[Shoediva]

Originally Posted by Californian

Major high 5's to the proactive and astute Harleymom. You rock!!!
I bet this is a multi-tasker woman!

great icon Cali!

[Californian]

Originally Posted by Harleymom10860

Thanks so much for the link Californian, I just sent them an email and I will be sure to post any information I receive. I just really want to get the word out on this stuff so hopefully no one else will have to go through what I am right now, just tried a highly recommended Keratin conditioner in hopes it might tame my hair, no luck Thanks again though.

You're very welcome. One time I dyed my hair and it turned out green so I kind of know how you feel. It was an expensive mistake.
How about a cute, short do for you? Get a tan, play up your rosey cheeks and hook on some big, cute earrings and look stylish while you repair your hair. What do you think? You know it will be much easier to comb out after a ride on your Harley!

I'm thinking of something like any of the following. Summer is here, after all!

[Californian]

Originally Posted by shoediva

great icon Cali!

Heh heh heh... shoediva, you must go to smileycentral and download these fun icons too! Look at this one:

<TABLE borderColor=#ffffff cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=95 bgColor=#ffffff borderColorLight=#000000 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD noWrap align=middle>ShoeDiva</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


or if you are into the movie, The Matrix, check this out:

[GR8FISCH]

Cal, You Rock!!

[Californian]

Originally Posted by GR8FISCH

Cal, You Rock!!

Aw Thanks for writing that! lol You made my day brighter. Thank you!

[GR8FISCH]

!!

Originally Posted by DeadHair

Please do not use the new product Easystraight. My hair has been wrecked and I feel compeled to warn others. Search other discussion boards and you will see similar results. You will not find a single good review.

I went through all the crap of registering so I could tell you: Next time, try Ogilvie's "Defrizzer" treatment (about $10). They also make a Straightener (which, I suppose, is stronger). Anyway, my hair wasn't in such great condition, so I just went with the Defrizzer, and 6 months later, I can still see the difference. It's much silkier and smoother. I was very satisfied.