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"#27 Longhairs® Chillout Purifying & Healing Spray" feels good going onto my scalp. It literally sucks crud out while cooling my temperature. Also, since I've been Scritching (using my horn comb), applying the #18 SOS Herbmedic scalp oil, and spraying with #27 I no longer have a flaky scalp.

Ruthy from Fla.

I have been a client of Louise Marie since 1990. At that time, one of the bands that I was playing with was producing a video and she was the hair stylist that was hired by the production house for the shoot. I immediately liked how she got my hair to lay. The more I spoke to her that day, the more I realized how serious and knowledgeable she was. My first cut at her salon left no doubt that I had found a person who would not only cut my hair (and leave it long), but oversee and educate me on how to make it (and keep it) healthy.

In 1990 I was 31 years old and for at least 5 years before that I had been concerned about how much hair I was losing in the shower. In 2009 I turn 50. I have a full head of long dark hair and (my father's genes aside) I believe that this is due to Louise Marie's products and the techniques that she has shown me to use them. You only need to use her products to appreciate their quality. I was impressed when I found out that she is her own chemist. These products are designed by her to be good for your hair and scalp. I believe that there is nothing on the market that is as good. On the rare occasion when I was forced to use commercial shampoo I was immediately aware of the harshness of the detergents and the garbage that is added to make these products look and smell the way they do. Her products are organic and mild and I can see and feel the difference that they make. It turns out that even the way you apply shampoo can have an impact on the condition of long hair.

Another thing that other men with long hair might not appreciate is the benefit of having a good quality comb. I am not a person who obsesses about my hair. I have chosen to wear it long. Many of the gigs that I do these days require that I wear a suit, and I frequently have to cross the border to play in the US. I have found that keeping it healthy and groomed makes it less of a problem for people who might otherwise have an issue. It brings to mind a slogan that Louise Marie was using when I first went to her. "Don't stare, grow your own"

My experience with hair stylist before meeting Louise Marie was not good, partially because I gave them too much credit and let them talk me into haircuts that took years to grow out. The most traumatic of these haircuts was in 1986. I had been growing out layers that had been cut in by previous scissor-happy hair stylists, and was just to the point where the bottom layer could be cut into the one above. That year I was finishing the music program at Humber College and thought that I would get a trim for my final recital. I went to a place that my sister had recommended. I explained to the stylist that I was growing out these layers and needed to clean up the look for this recital. The very first thing this woman did after putting the apron on me was to gather my hair at my back. Then she actually said "say good-bye" and cut off my pony tail (from the middle of my back to my collar). She then took the hair she had just cut off into another room before coming back to finish the haircut. I'm sure the bitch sold my hair.

I have wanted to write a note of appreciation to Louise Marie for some time now. My hair gets cut less than twice a year. As I began to feel the need for a trim this last time, I happened to be driving by her salon and saw that she was no longer there. It was a number of weeks before I had the time in my schedule to call to make an appointment. For that time I did not know where or why she had moved or if the phone number would still be good. The possibility occurred to me that for any number of reasons, she may have closed after 30 years. I was quite relieved when I did call to find that she had moved only a couple of blocks to a new location that is bigger and better for her. I wish her great success at her new location and I will remain her client as long as I have hair and she has clients. And if you are in the Toronto area and happen to see a band with a sax player with long hair, please say hi. All the clients of Louise Marie that I have met are as interesting as she is.
Be well.

Gordon A from Toronto

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making products my hair can live with.

My hair has become so soft since using your products. My hair is in the best condition it has ever been in. I have had a life-long problem with extremely dry, brittle hair whenever I have tried to have a longer length, so I have always had shorter hair.

Finally I can now grow my hair long! I get so many great comments about my hair, how long it is and how healthy it is. The most important thing to me is the fact that my hair is now healthy! I plan to always use your products, even if I should ever decide to go with shorter hair, although my plan now is just to see how long I can get it to grow.

Thank you also for your kind help in directing me with the use of the MagicPack. I am really glad I bought it.

The clips work great! I cannot believe I have spent so much money in the past 1-1/2 years on hair accessories, and nothing worked right, except yours, both the Pike clips and the Butterfly clips (tamping pins). The headband fits, thank you very much.

What a difference the Butterfly clips (tamping pins) made in how my hair looked. My husband came home and told me my hair looked really good, and for him to say that is saying a lot. He is the kind to not voluntarily say anything and when I ask he says it looks fine.

CS in WA

Day 90 Magicpacker: Hi Louise Marie- the time I have been MPing has just flown! I told *my hubby* tonight that I'd give up makeup (unheard of for me!) rather than give up my LML and Louise Marie ;-)You are right...good hair days for everyone!

'I faithfully do a couple of things in my life- my prayers, making sure my marriage is #1 and my LML LONGHAIRS® MAGICPACK PRODUCTS KIT/FULL SUITE . So that's that! :-)'

MP-er for 108 days so far!

Betty,

long distance Magicpacker.

Subject: Hair Genius.

Thank you Louise Marie Longhairs for creating products for everybody. I am a black female and have been searching for products that will leave my hair soft. Always disappointed and back to square one. Then I waste money because products were disappointing. Your products are so amazing and the name hairgasm sums it up in a nut shell. The BTN duo (LONGHAIRS® BTN Duo Beginners Kit)leaves my hair so soft and moisturized I can't stop touching my hair. The Chillout spray is awesome too. Thank you Louise ;-)

Now I am using LML hair products. No other hair products will touch my hair. Good bye forever to commercial products and hello to LML hair products. Louise hair products have totally transformed my hair. With using the chillout spray I am noticing my skin and scalp improving. For years my hair has only been at shoulder length and now I know it will grow grow grow. My goal is bra strap length. With following your instructions with washing my hair everyday and not using henna anymore. Thanks again Louise!

Bridgette from Nebraska.

Hi!

I have had long hair(past my waist) my entire life and it has never looked better.

I had never cut my hair, only cut off split ends with the kitchen scissors. Since using the products I have received tons of compliments on my hair. I needed to trim the ends but i didn't want anyone to know so I discussed it with Louise Marie and she gave me the most amazing "non-hair cut" cut in the world.

No one has noticed that I cut the ends, they just comment how healthy it looks!

GH

Toronto Canada

Cheers to you, and I am definitely hoping to swing through T.O. at Christmas...will drag my sorry locks in for a tune-up....nay, surgery!!

Gawd...2 years...I'm lucky it hasn't all dropped out...but never a drop of commercial crap...so "I couldn't have done it without you and LML products..."

Steve the curly head dogsledder guy from the Yukon

Hello Louise Marie,

just a quick note to confirm what i told you about what i can now do with my (waistlength) hair.

As it was growing longer, i couldn't tie it up in a bun any more. it was too heavy, too slippery, and the bun would always end up undoing itself. But after one month with the BTN duo (LONGHAIRS® BTN Duo Beginners Kit), i can now tie it up in a knot, and it stays in place with chinese chopsticks. i have used several variations on the bun (twist, with chopsticks, with a second elastic, etc.). i never use more than one or two bobby pins, and my hair always stays in place for the full day.

so. you were right about that. It's weak hair, NOT long hair, that cannot sustain a bun or a french twist.

Cheers to you,

Catherine from Moncton and McGill

I happen to come across Longhairs Salon one night as I was phoning a variety of salons to enquire about hair extensions. My hair didn't seem to grow and it was always dry and had split ends - "fried" is what I heard once. I tried MANY different hair products and nothing seemed to work on my hair. I was fed up I wanted long hair fast!

Thank goodness Louise Marie suggested not to attempt to add the hair extensions and fully explained how much damage this can cause to your hair and scalp.

It made a lot of sense. I suppose I just wanted a temporary quick fix. I agreed to go down to the salon to pick up some samples she had offered. I had the pleasure of meeting Louise Marie and seeing her salon. It was really nice to meet her and I had a lot of fun talking about hair. She took her time to explain the benefits of her products. She spent quite a bit of time with me. I was grateful for this because many salons try to rush you in and out, but not Louise Marie. I tried the samples and eventually purchased the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO and have been using this since my first meeting while saving up for my Magic Pak - which I can't wait for!

Since I have been using the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO I have received MANY compliments on my hair - especially that it is 'shiny'. I myself have noticed a big difference. It is shiny and soft. The most recent compliment I got was it was "alive".

I also purchased the "Magic Spray". I love this product and have a tip to offer:

"Magic Spray Tip"

At times I use hot rollers to give my hair a different look. I Magic Spray my hair all around only once - very lightly, then add the rollers. Once all the rollers are in my hair, I give another quick squirt of the Magic Spray all around. After the rollers have set, then taken out I am left with VERY soft & shiny hair! I find that the Magic Spray adds more shine. This should work as well if you use a curling iron.

In addition to the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO and Magic Spray, Louise Marie colored my hair. What was interesting about the color that Lousie Marie applied was that it REMAINED SHINY. In the past I noticed on myself and others who color their hair that the color faded in a week and it wasn't as shiny and vibrant.

FR from Toronto, Ontario

As I went home on the subway, an fellow identified as a gang member sat down next to me and looked long and hard at my hair. Finally, he looked up at me (I was standing), made eye contact and nodded. (My husband told me later that he officially put me under his protection, that he approved of me, somehow.)

Later, as I walked from the Keele station to my father-in-law's place, a panhandler asked for some spare change. Even as I declined, he added on, "Nice hair, lady."

Paul (my husband) just stared at me: he couldn't believe how bright my hair was!

Back at work, the custodian asked me if I had gotten my hair streaked or highlighted because it seemed so much brighter. Thank You!!!!

PS I have been talking up the delightful scalp treatment, and have forwarded the website to some friends who are interested in growing their hair long again. :-)

Speech Language Pathologist

MA Toronto

HORN COMBS!!!!

Hi Louise Marie,

I'd like to write a horncomb testimonial and please feel free to share it with other members, pass it along, etc. Oh- where do I start this ode to my beloved horncombs?

Let's start at the beginning...over 5 months ago in the days when I did not know about Louise Marie (Queen of all Good Hair!) and her Magic Horncombs! I took a chance and purchased 2 combs, sheepshorn and oxhorn and the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO. I had been sad and upset for years because my previously healthy hair was becoming lank, thin, limp and my bare scalp was showing through in my part area. It was terribly embarrassing and I used all sorts of "methods" to artfully cover the bad spots, etc. although nothing was satisfactory. I figured I had nothing left to lose, I had tried Rogaine, Nioxin and all the other magic bullets available before to no avail.

Well, am I ever glad I did try my combs and the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO. I am now a happy Magicpacker and have been for almost 4 months. I received my beautiful horn medicine combs and was immediately impressed with how smooth, beautiful and yep- gorgeous they were. I have told Louise Marie that they are like little works of art to me. I have 13 combs now and I am in grave danger of cleaning out Louise Marie's stock of combs if I ever get to meet her! I started doing my "scritches" faithfully twice daily without fail; scritching the way LML tutorial stated to do. I also used the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO , and later the MP faithfully, again EXACTLY the way Louise Marie states to do. In my opinion, it is pointless to use her line of products the traditional way. She has refined and perfected these methods with years of love and work. I figured that nothing else was working for me, so why not at least attempt to do it her way? Within a couple of weeks my husband was swearing that he saw new hair growth on my scalp. I certainly did like the way my hair was responding, but I was almost afraid to believe that a simple comb could do all that. I faithfully scritched and rubbed and stimulated my scalp with her lovely combs before even becoming a Magicpack member, so I assure anyone that these dear little combs are a big part of the reason that EVERYONE is asking me "What are you doing to your hair these days? It looks so great!" I do not have any bald patches anymore either. My hair may not be genetically predisposed to be extremely thick and full, but it is better that I ever thought possible- all this at an age where women traditionally start to sometimes get thin hair. About that age thing...let's get over it! I plan on growing my hair to its full long potential with LML help!

Let's get back to those horncombs I SO love. I wish I could meet everyone personally, and gush about how they really HAVE to try at least a couple. The benefits are truly amazing. They stimulate and funnily enough, relax my scalp all at the same time. I like that "buzz" I get after a good scritch session. My hair is strong, shiny (maybe because of the proteins deposited while rubbing and scritching?) and my scalp is clear and healthy. No flakes, no oiliness either like it used to be. I'd encourage anyone who is the least bit doubtful to try a couple of horncombs. Louise Marie can even guide you through selections best for you. I trusted her on helping me select mine and I cherish each little (some big!) comb! I crave that twice daily session- just me and my horncomb or two! I credit the LML MP system for bringing my hair into a state of health and beauty I never thought I'd see agan. Your wonderful medicine combs are a major part of the fact that my hair, scalp and I are friends again! I feel that I have witnessed a hair miracle. Folks, I don't know what else to say- please consider trying these combs. I could say more, but I am afraind I have gushed on and on already. I know in my heart that you will not be disappointed and will only be satisfied. Louise Marie has shown me in the short time that I have been working with her that she really does care about her customers and only wants us to be happy with our hair. She cares.

longhair_happy:

I am becoming increasingly more happy with my hair and scalp all the time thanks to LML!

Virginia USA

Dear Louise Marie:

My 2 daughters & I have been using your LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO for about 4 months with incredible results. My 11 year old has hair past her waist & my 8 year old has hair to the middle of her back. The LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO has turned their beautiful hair into silk- flowing & moving around their bodies with a gleaming shine. When I hold & lift their hair it feels as light as air & so very soft. I love the feel of the lightness of my hair on my head.

When my cat sees the horn comb she tries to ram her head up into it- when I comb her with it, she purrs so loud & her calico colors become instantly rich & gleaming- we see colors we didn't even know she had! My Golden Retriever adores having his face & head combed with the sheep horn comb, leaving him with an incredible golden glow. The combs are great on our hair too, also giving us an instant shine& making our scalp feel great. I like the way it untangles the curly hair at the roots, allowing it to loosen up & be more the length it is.

No more trying every new product out there- the search is over! I have given away my huge collection of various hair products- we will never use that stuff again! I only wish I could come to your non-salon & experience it all!

Thanks to you for truly understanding what hair needs & for always being so nice & helpful- your knowledge & generosity shines through! Thanks!

NW in USA

BEFORE:

I've been hearing a lot about your products on a hair forum for women of color. I'm very interested in your products. There are so many web sites out there where people claim their products are the best.

From what I've heard your seem to be living up to their promises. I have relaxed, colored treated hair. I relax in order to manage my tightly coiled hair texture. I'm 43, my hair is thin, fragile, break easily when wet, it is dry especially at the ends. If I blow dry it's all over the floor. I try not to use heat, I use quality hair products and I still have these problems. My hair is a couple of inches below my shoulders and I want it to grow, grow, grow and be manageable. Can you help me?

17 Mar 2004- VW California

AFTER:

Dear Louise Marie,
I heard about your products on a hair forum for women of color. I am African American with relaxed hair. I suffer from dry, shedding, lifeless hair that needs plenty of TLC in order to decrease breakage.

I just have to tell you that I am totally amazed with your products!! I purchased the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO and I swear I have NEVER, used a product were I saw and felt positive results on the first use. Your products make me look forward to shampooing my hair.

Your products, I have to say are worth every dime spent. I'm using less time doing my hair. No more 30 minute deep conditioning treatments, followed by moisturizing treatments. No more massive product use to get soft hair that doesn't have movement afterwards!! Now, I just shampoo and condition - 30 minutes in the shower maximum.

My hair is soft, strong, clean, toned, conditioned and there is movement whether I blow dry or not. I love the 10B conditioner. It detangles the moment it hits my hair and leaves it soft as it dries. That stuff is totally awesome.

Okay, so then I begin to wonder if it was just your technique or the actual product. So, I returned to my old products (N---s) and used your shampoo and condition technique...my hair felt hard and weighted down.

So, now I know it's definitely your product hands down.

Louise Marie, my hat is off to you for a totally awesome product that works well on African American hair.

I'm not sure whether I want to or need to purchase the magic pack just now - only because I'm so blown away by the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO. I wanted to know products and the total cost for maintaining my relaxed hair.

I'm terrified of salons and do my own relaxer and hair care. I cut my own hair too. Doesn't look bad, and thanks to your products I look like I stepped out of a salon.

longhair-happy = Are you kidding?? I am extremely happy with my hair and the time that I'm not spending doing all that conditioning with heating caps and putting a bunch of "stuff" in it to make it soft and manageable!!! Yes, I'm very happy and I've only been using since April 1, 2004.

I didn't shampoo one day and it still had swing...my hairs overall condition has improved. When I do braid outs my hair isn't stiff and best of all...it isn't shedding a lot upon comb out. I'm not getting a handful of hair anymore.

VW California

Hello LML and friends:

More feedback- I saw a friend of mine tonight who I had not seen in a few months and when she saw me she did not recognize me at first because she never saw me with hair that is actually growing in and looking pretty good!

All this, and I have been only using the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO and the horncombs! I can't wait to see how my hair looks when I continue the routine and start adding the Magicpack to what I have.

No hard sell was necessary. I am a believer and will do it YOUR way. The old way was definitely useless, no matter how I tried nothing helped. I play with my hair at the back of my neck because I can't believe I actually have some to mess with. I pat and squish the shampoo through and with each successive lathering and rinsing, my hair gets silkier and smoother! Amazing. Then when I use the conditioner, my hair feels like a sheet of silk. My hair is thin, but getting better.

Oh, thanks so much! I am not embarrassed at my scrawny hair anymore. It is improving all the time and my smile gets bigger and bigger!

EC VA USA

Wow! I love my new LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO and will purchase my first Magicpack very soon. I recently received my "BTN" LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO and have been faithfully following Louise Marie's instructions for proper shampooing and conditioning. In less than a week, I have noticed such a positive change in my hair!

I am liking my hair again! It is glossy, feels and looks thicker, does not just hang there. It swings and feels restored to life. Now, I am going to become a Magicpacker. This has convinced me 100%. My husband is so happy, too. He's been waiting for a long time to get me long haired again! Thanks Louise Marie and wonderful staff!

My scalp is not so dry and tight feeling anymore. It is exciting to visibly see my hair respond in such a lovely way. I am so grateful for your expertise and great products.

Thank you.

longhair_happy? = I wasn't before, but it is on its way! I am much happier these days...

EC in USA

Dear Louise

Thought that I'd drop you a line to remind you that you are a fantastic hair-magician. I know that you know that, but I thought I'd tell you. Even if I feel and look like a complete toad in the morning, I am NEVER let down by my hair. Sometimes it seems, I let my hair down! Today, is a perfect example of this: My hair, a million bucks...today, my hair is falling like a mane. I feel regal and downright majestic within it.

Thank you

Karen B from Canada

the Longhairs SplitsNippers - they are the sharpest I have ever seen! I have nipped a few more splits - I just don't have very many! Today my hair was soooo smooth! I haven't straightened it at all this summer - since it is too hot to use a blow-dryer, but since it seemed like it would be easy today, I did it, and my hair is STICK STRAIGHT - without ANY product but the gel. I am amazed at the smoothness, and overall improvement of the health over the past 4 months.

Since I have been using the #18 faithfully, I have really noticed increased growth - I think it has been growing almost an inch a month! I could never get it past my shoulders for years!!! I guess NOT going to salons for regular trims helps, too.

My husband mentioned this morning how long it was getting - he really likes it. Although he gives me a ribbing for how much I spend, he always has his nose in my hair!! ;) He likes how the #9 makes my hair smell so fresh and clean. I have used it on him a time or two - he likes the tingle! I may start him on your products, as well, even though he doesn't want to be a Longhairs.

Hair is progressing very well, I cannot even describe it as "dry" anymore! It's getting longer, too! :)

Stephanie B in USA

...one of the things that I noticed before I trimmed my hair was that it seemed to have grown about 3/4 to 1 inch in the four weeks since I started using your products. I hope this continues. But I want it to thicken up too.

Edna F., from USA

My hair feels thicker and prettier. My husband commented on it and he never does that. Sometimes my scalp would itch but not with your products. My hair is shinier also.

Marni from USA

Dear Louise Marie,

I searched and searched and knew someone like you was out there, I just had to find you! too bad about the hassle folks get for talking about your products on hairsite chats, well what are they about anyways?

I wish I could have found you way sooner, so I'll go out there, and recommend you, instead of being selfish and keeping you all to my self!

SM from Texas

Both my partner and I went to Longhairs before we went on a trip to Mexico. Our hair was dry, full of tangles and split ends. After one month of using the LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO, my hair is full and has lots of natural moisture. The sea water and the chlorine in the pool on our trip had no bad effects. The LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO works magic and we are both delighted. How do you become a member?

LaVerne from Toronto

To Whom It May Concern:

I received my oh-so-beautiful combs today in the mail. They are so lovely, and they make my scalp feel SO good. My scalp has a nice little tingle after using them. I really think I will have to order some more someday. I paid extra attention to my thin areas on my scalp and I look forward to receiving the benefits from using the combs. I also thank you for enclosing a complimentary green suede bag to put my combs in. I am extremely satisfied with my first ever order from Louise Marie Longhairs!

EC from USA

I love the results that I've gotten with my LONGHAIRS® BTN PRODUCTS DUO, and I simply can't wait to get my Magicpack. With all of the other products that I've spent money on, previous to yours) only to be disappointed with the results, I could have paid for a Magicpack three or four times over... oh well, you live and learn!

Af Am USA

To Louise Marie (from a new Magicpack member)

Just today I feel like I had this big discovery or whatever where everything all came together and I had THE perfect hair day.

I feel like I've learned so much. had several sudden epiphanies this week too: more more more #18 and how to make #10-B shiny. elementary (Magicpack) things but its like I had a lightbulb moment when I read the info for what may have been the 50th time.

everything is wonderful. I love it all. and I'm so happy to have things to play with too!

I'm just beside myself here. my hair is growing fast. not sure if this is the growth spurt we hear about but the main thing is probably the change in me. I never thought I could do my own hair. me. by myself. and I never thought I could actually like my hair. but I can see that happening. I can see loving my own long hair some day, not someone elses.

I'm thrilled with my hair. and I can't thank you enough for all you do. you are truly unique and exactly what I've been seeking for yrs and yrs and yrs. don't ever feel that should change. this is our world and we like it this way - all about our hair and not a picture of someone elses vision of ideal....ours and its beautiful and perfect because its our own. thanks for teaching us to love it.

p. from USA

"WOW!! That sounds so great!! I have scheduled MY trip to see Louise Marie Longhairs!! I have been using her products for about a year, myself."

I can't WAIT!!

(another curly one from the USA)

a story from a-far...

I have been a Louise Marie Longhairs client (online) for over a year now. I now have nearly waist length, thick brown hair.

I'd been growing it out using commercial shampoos with high silicone content. I loved the shine (what was actually a yucky coating) but my hair wouldn't grow past "bra-length". I switched to high-priced salon formulas, which promised organic ingredients (like sodium l. sulfate, and of course, silicone-based conditioners) and great soft hair, but I got neither. Again, my hair was dry, frizzy, and felt more like straw than hair.

I found Louise Marie Longhairs' web site though a fellow longhair, and it was a whole new beginning for me.

The first few months I really didn't notice anything dramatic, but after awhile, my hair was growing longer, it had a MUCH softer texture, and the "frizzies" smoothed out into nice soft waves. I don't have oily build up on my scalp (which cause flakes!) and I don't get split ends as often either. My hair is growing longer and stronger thanks to LML's natural products.

But that's just the beginning of the story!

I being a poor college student, dreamed of going to Louise Marie Longhairs' salon for one of her famous cuts.

I was tired of going to "bargain haircuts" where for $10.95 I could ask for 1/2 in cut, and walk out in tears with 4 inches gone, or going to overpriced salons where they did the same thing to me for five times the price.

To get to Louise Marie Longhairs I needed a little help. For a gift, my mother bought me a plane ticket to Toronto, and a gift certificate to the Louise Marie Longhairs salon! I was completely overjoyed!

After some planning (with Louise Marie's help!) I was in Toronto! The day I arrived I was amazed that Louise Marie Longhairs' salon was in the heart of downtown Toronto, and the buildings there are beautiful.

The actual visit.....

I walked up the stairs to meet one of Louise Marie's assistants, and I waited for Louise Marie's arrival. In the mean time I was thoroughly entertained by - three beautiful cats with interesting heritages.

Louise Marie Longhairs arrived a short time later, a flash of sparkles and laughter! I will give her this, she really does look like the "sweet marie longhairs" logo on her products!

After some nice chatting about my traveling, we got down to work.

I've used her products for over a year, but with the limited things you can describe over email, I still had some build-up and needed to get a good scrub down of the Longhairs SOS scalp oil (#18). I'm sure LML could bench press with her pinky, her fingers are SO strong!

I found out that a main reason the area of hair over and around my ears was so unusually oily was that my hair grew straight down in that area, so the oil just sat around there and built up. The hair that grew there was very wispy and fragile. LML gave me personal directions on how to correct this, and this would have been very hard to do over email and the internet.

I then got a good dose of Chillout (#27) applied. I was shampooed and conditioned (with #2 and #9) and whisked to get the trim! In the mean time, they refilled my Magic Pack.

There is no way to describe the way Louise Marie Longhairs trims hair. She is most definitely an artist, and hair is her canvas! Snips here and there, over and under, for over an hour. We chatted, and it was great fun. I never saw big chunks of hair sitting in my lap.

Louise Marie Longhairs is definitely a perfectionist as well! I could now run my hands through it with not a catch or snarl. It was swinging and flowed and bouncy all at the same time! It had a definite shape to it now! Not just limp locks sitting on my back, but lively hair dancing as I moved!

She took a few pictures of my hair in her Non-salon. Then like a kid in a candy store, I got to pick out goodies to add to my Longhairs Magic Pack.

I got a pair of the Longhairs split nippers which work wonderfully, and they have a most original design! (I won't ruin that surprise!) :) I also got some hair clips and her velveteen scrunchies!

I loved every minute of it. Never have I felt more pampered! I didn't feel like I was going to some stoddy salon, but over to a friends house to chat the day away!

Louise Marie genuinely cares about your hair looking and feeling its best, and is a rarity in itself. I hope that given the opportunity, I can visit her salon at least yearly!

Since the cut, I have to actually SEARCH for split ends, and my brushes have never had it so easy (there are no more snarls to detangle!). I must say thanks again to LMLonghairs for all her help!

And if you ever get the chance, go see her!

(hails from the Eastern USA)

Dear members, It's been almost a year now, since I have been using Louise Marie Longhairs products ONLY. I must say that my hair is softer--no more straw, it is NEVER as tangly as it used to be. All in all, it is in better condition than ever!

I would like to share this with others: When I first started I was concerned about which shampoo or conditioner to use, but in this first year using Louise Marie Longhairs products, I have realized that it really doesn't matter---each shampoo and conditioner has something that your hair needs right now. Which shampoo is my favorite??? The one I used today!! I do use each shampoo for 3 days in a row, as suggested. I would also like to add, it has taken almost a year for my hair to take the Sofn shampoos well and also to take the 10B correctly. It took about 6 months to get all the silicones and glycols out, with LML's help. I have colored red hair--the hardest color to keep in your hair, but LML's products keep the color in. I used to have color on everything that my hair touched, my clothes, my towels, my pillowcase. Now I have white sheets and no pink pillowcase!! Now I would never want to be without my #18 scalp oil, #27 Chillout spray-nothing like it to cool off in humid weather, #13 on my ponytail ends every night!--also tried it on my shaving rash-cleared up in one day. It takes everyone time to adjust to the products, like Louise Marie Longhairs says, keep using it and you will see!!

Louise Marie Longhairs: Thanks for a great year and please use any of this for your boards.

(straight haired from Michigan USA)

I just arrived in from Toronto after the long weekend and I was going to wait to post my comments about my visit to this wonderful WONDERLAND of a Non-salon, mainly because I didn't think I could express what an HONOR it was to sit in Louise Marie Longhairs' chair... this antique chair is a worth a whole other posting... but I can't wait to share with all my other Longhair friends here.

was great (thanks to him my magicpack is like brand new) The cats were beautiful well behaved, lovable, fluffy, creatures that made me feel right at home and long for my own fluffy creature back home!

LML was just gracious, intelligent, and healing. The experience was overwhelming to say the least.

LML diagnosed everything right and wrong with my hair and scalp, and cleansed and massaged and combed and shampooed for approximately an hour and a half before she even started THE CUT, I swear my hair must have already grown and inch before I left that day!

We joked and people watched out her beautiful downtown window at all the silicone heads walking the streets ... how dare they!

LML spent hours cutting my hair which lacked any shape due to not going for a salon cut in over a year. A couple hours later I emerged with the curls that went straight due to yucky products over the years, a beautiful shape that actually made my hair look longer than when I walked in, it falls all over my body now, not just in the front or just in the back (all around) I've got a 'before' picture and I promise to send her an after shot. My hair feels fantastic, thick, shiny, and like it is growing as I type. I left with a treat for clients only (Love, love, love them!) and also a friend in LML.

It was truly an HONOR to sit in her chair. If you get the opportunity, give yourself the treat of a lifetime!

Can't wait to go back. Thank you so much.

(another curly from central USA)

My hair is longer than before I started with the program and stronger.

I look after my hair 100 percent with all the Louise Marie Longhairs products and it must like it, because my hair is getting so much longer.

My hair is now well past my shoulders and healthy. I wash my hair every day without fail and I'm always using the Longhairs #18 SOS Medic Scalp oil before the usual shampooing and conditioning.

Im prouder about my hair than I have ever been .

My routine is sticking to the same shampoo for 3 days then rotating.

My hair as gained more manageability strength and of course it as grown, so I'm pleased with the results and I love all the shampoos and conditioners.

(England)

Here is a testimonial from a pet dog that needed my help named Agua or 'water' (a dog) seems he can type pretty good.

Here's what 'Agua' (the dog) wrote;

"This summer, I had a horrible experience, and Louise Marie saved my skin! I developed a bad reaction to fleas: a rash which developed into raw and itchy hot spots. So itchy, in fact, I almost chewed my fur off! I was naked and in pain, and my owners did not know what to do.

They consulted EVERYONE, to no avail. Then they asked Louise Marie for help! She prescribed #22 shampoo, followed by her famous #9 Trees conditioner.

I enjoyed the smell, and the soothing effect on my skin and fur. Best of all, the fleas couldn't stand it, and took off, ha ha!

#9 Trees conditioner was even great when they rubbed it directly on my sores, and healed them fast. Louise Marie also prescribed her #27 Chillout Healing Spray, which had an immediate effect, stopping the chewing impulse and cooling the hot areas down.

She even made some great wholistic and naturopathic recommendations, which helped me a lot! Now my coat is thicker and healthier than ever before, and I feel better overall.

I'm so glad she was there to help!"

Agua (the dog)

(he wags his tail)

I thought I would let you know how I was doing. I have been using the products as you have instructed and everybody keeps asking me what I've done different with my hair. I haven't done anything but wash it with your products. They are amazing.

I really like the #20 & 21# Shampoos and the #17 Lilith Conditioner. I have naturally red hair with blonde streaks from the summer. This combination makes my hair really shiny and red, I love the smells.

My absolute favorite smell is the #18 SOS Scalp oil. I have been using a little for the smell, at night if I have a headache or can't sleep. It helps me to relax.

I also use the #18 SOS Scalp oil on my husband's scalp as a treat because he loves to have his scalp massaged. I also really like the #9 Trees conditioner. It feels great on my scalp and it smells good too.

I have hardly had any tangles in my hair since I started using your products. I love them all. I have used the #13 -A Bliss tips oil on my ends and it works great. I don't have much left because my cat was in the bathroom when I was putting it in my hair and she knocked the bottle over and dumped the bottle all over the counter. I managed to get most of it off the counter and back into the bottle. I have about half a bottle left.

Thanks for everything!

(hailing from the central USA)

Dear Louise Marie;

OK., I am hooked!!!

My hair curled and behaved so wonderfully last night that even some of my very unobservant guy friends commented on it.

I have read all of the posts on the inspiration board and I'm about to start on the golden rules board.

I want you to set up the diary that I refused yesterday - I know I will use it.

Your stuff is magic - the rash below my lip is almost GONE!!! (#27 Chillout Healing Spray was used there)

Today after my work out I used #18 SOS Scalp Oil, shampooed (2 lathers) with #2 Superclear, conditioned with #9 Trees Conditioner, combed it through, blanched, towel dried, retreated with a bit of #10-B Protein Conditioner, and then added some #14 styling aid, and my hair is curling like it used to when I was little!!!

I am so glad that I met you.

(straight from southern USA)

My hair's always been shiny, but now, three weeks into the Louise Marie Longhairs products, I'm noticing a deeper glow to my hair. Kinda like the difference between the surface shine of a glass pearl, and the deep glow of a real pearl. Very neat!

Also, my bangs, which I had cut to just below my eyebrows only four weeks ago are already down to the end of my nose!

Thanks!

( from USA)

I have never really taken a whole lot of notice of brushes until now. I tried my Louise Marie Longhairs' square handled boar and porcupine bristled Baby-Sized Padded Kinderbrush and swear I have never used such a brilliant brush in my whole life.

This brush works wonders on my hair and has made a tremendous difference in how my hair's looks. It makes it very shiny and gets the frizzies out completely! I love it and it fits right into the palm of my hand.

Three cheers for the new Longhairs Baby-sized Kinderbrush! Thanks!

(hailing from Canada)

Just a week ago, I saw my best friend "M". I have envied her beautiful, dark, thick, fast-growing hair for as long as I can remember.

For the first time, I thought my hair looked better and was in much better shape than hers!

Not that I am gloating about it! Actually, I feel badly for her. Years of perming and coloring are taking it's toll. Her curly, waist-length hair is now between shoulder and mid-back length. It's colored auburn for most of it's length, and almost black with silver strands on the top inch closest to the scalp. Her hair doesn't look as shiny as before; but coarser and her bangs - she complains - curl up in the strangest way on her forcing her to use the curling iron with increased fervor. In other words, it isn't the same.

"M"'s hair has changed, as all hair does, over time. However, her changes are not all to her liking. Hair that used to stand up to frequent coloring, perming and general abuse now cannot take it anymore. Hair that often saw a brush, comb or pick ripped through it is showing the damage. And hair is curling in a very unruly way, not at all like the soft shiny curls she once had.

It would be easy to contribute it all towards age, and although it may have something to do with it, I don't believe it is the major contributor. I think the "sins" of the past have caught up with her - I think this is due to years of abuse and hair that cannot just snap back from it anymore.

Rough hair utensils ripped through the hair rudely. Using hair products heavy with silicones. Harsh chemical colorants and perms parching the hair, breaking the hair's bonds and reforming them at the whim of a roller rod and a stylists hands. Now multiply this quotient by many years -- what does this yield? An abused, overprocessed product.

I feel so much for my friend's hair! I've offered her the use of my products, but she is not interested. Not in the cost, or the time, process or care. Her hair is fine, she feels.

But will it still seem so to her in a year? Two years? Five years?

Fixing up my previously abused hair has been a painful process for me in some ways. Growing out multiple layers. Trying to figure out the best combinations of products for my hair and varying them for maximum benefit. Taking the time even when I don't have it. And adding to that a head of hair that grows much slower than average... It's a hard uphill climb. I've been tempted to say it isn't worth it anymore. Tempted to say that hair like mine, that grows so slowly and isn't thick as some folks, isn't worth it. Why not just keep my hair medium length. Any product will keep shorter hair just fine.

But then I look at my friend's changing hair. And I then say, well.... maybe my hair isn't all that bad... The texture and shine and softness of my hair is beautiful and much better than before. My scalp is healthier. And maybe my hair isn't very thick or doesn't grow fast, but what I do have looks nice.

And then I think to myself; what if I didn't use these products? What would my hair look like in a month? A Year? Five years?

Whew! That thought makes me shudder. I certainly wouldn't be better off, and I doubt I'd stay with my hair at it's current good and healthy state.

I guess what I'm saying is -- maybe not all of us can have what is termed as "perfect hair" for long hair. Maybe out hair isn't thick. Maybe it isn't fast growing. Maybe it has other problems we must strive with. BUT... it's a lot better than it was, and it is still beautiful in it's own right.

I've learned not to look at pictures of ladies and gentlemen with perfect hair. Sure, I'm happy for them. I love to see their hair in person when I'm walking down a street - delighted to see such a nice surprise and yet another person who prefers long hair. But I don't judge myself as much upon them. It's hard not to. But all I've got is this one head of hair and I'm not going to get another. What I do now to my hair will affect it for quite a long time to come as the ends increasingly get older. I want to make the best of what I have.

So, maybe no flashy photographer for a hair site wants to take a picture of me. That's okay. Whenever I feel my soft clean hair brush against the back of my arms in summer or see my hair while combing it out in front of the mirror, I can enjoy it for myself and savor just the small moment. After all, who are we growing our hair out for anyway?

(hailing from USA)

I have yet to find here a product that I DON'T like--they're all super! I had been bothered by a flaky scalp, particularly at my hairline around my face, and Louise Marie's product recommendations are taking care of it! I'm really impressed with her customer service. I am daydreaming about getting to Toronto for a visit to her salon as well (I live in USA) and hope to "someday."

(from USA)

I have eczema. My whole life my hands have had cracks & flakes & scabs regardless of the moisturizers or cortisone creams that I use.

I have found in the last three months since starting to use the LMLonghairs system that my knuckles have healed remarkably. I'm not COMPLETELY better (especially not my thumbs which almost never touch the products) but the change is remarkable.

(hailing from Ottawa Canada)

Hi Louise, MY FIRST DAY: I now know what it's like to have really soft hair. I thought It was my hair, but as you say there is no such thing as bad hair, just bad hair products. Hairgasm is really the most appropriate name for what I had in the shower, you certainly know how to describe your products in the most truest sense. This is how my first day went: the night before I did a pretreat with the Honeybee, #19, in the morning, I did my oil massage with #18 SOS Scalp oil for about 5 minutes, washed and rinsed twice with #2 SuperClean, and then retreated with #10-a Protein Treatment, and dabbed my ends with #13 Bliss Tips. and once everything was dry I also sprayed a very small amount of #11 Magic spray. (I guess I'm just curious about all these many products, and am like a little kid in a candy store, I want to try everything). And Voila !!! No weigh down, just Super Soft, Silky feeling hair.

(curly haired from USA)

Louise Marie Longhairs told me that the short hairs that line my hairline are (pre-Louise Marie) product related and that they would grow in while using her products.

She is right!

The hairs that used to have to be glued down with hairspray when I put my hair up or that just made my naturally curly hair look fuzzy when it was down, are now growing in and curling into beautiful little ringlets!

no more "mad professor" hairs!

(curly from Toronto Canada)

I've been using the line for about 5 months. First major thing to happen is that I noticed my new hairs around my face were growing in for the first time in years.

Second, the hair feels more consistent from roots to tip. It doesn't feel drier down the length.

Most recently, my dark hair seems lighter/redder. I was even asked if I colored it .

I didn't notice these changes in my hair until after about 4 months.

(from USA)

I hardly noticed any difference at all the first two/ three weeks I was using Louise Marie Longhairs' products. Then, seemingly all of a sudden, there was a softness and a shine to my hair that wasn't there before.

I mean, my hair had shine previously, but it had begun to show this glimmering, holographic effect.

Then again, I wasn't washing daily at first due to problems with my last landlady. It's been about 7 weeks now since I first started. I wash almost every day and my hair is: softer, shinier and has less tangles. Length is still something I'm working on, but I found out during my last visit that I wasn't using #18 SOS Scalp Oil in the best way possible.

I don't think healthier (and I'm hoping faster) growing hair is that far away for me.

(from Canada)

My Longhairs Magicpack arrived. Initially I was skeptical and worried that it wouldn't work.

My worries were over when I realized what a miracle product #27 Chillout Healing Spray was! I figured that if one product worked so well, I will have faith in the others - which after time, have all give me pleasure.

I love #27 Chillout Spray.

If you haven't thrown away your deodorant for #27 Chillout Healing Spray yet, you are missing out.

I always hated deodorant. It stained most of my 100% cotton clothing. I tried many brands too, and I still got stains. Plus, when I sweated, the deodorant and sweat made my armpits feel oily and disgusting. I never understood why my armpits should sweat more that other parts of my body.

Based on my experience, they sweat more BECAUSE of deodorant/anti-perspirant. I believe it clogs the skin and you sweat more to detoxify the nasty deodorant. It also blocks air from getting to the skin to evaporate the sweat. #27 Chillout does the opposite.

#27 Chillout Spray lets my skin purge so I don't have to sweat excessively. It also inhibits bacteria so the smell is gone without contributing artificial smells. It chills out my armpits, so my body doesn't have to by sweating more.

#27 as a deodorant left my skin smelling skunky for a few minutes after using it as my skin purged and detoxified itself. After a few weeks, that smell went away and has a more mint-like smell that I enjoy.

I use it on my feet when I wear sandals too. My old foot deodorant was terrible.

Unfortunately, I seem unable to thoroughly clean the deodorants out of some of my clothes and sandals.

I spray #27 all the way from my upper arm down my side to my mid-section after getting out of the shower and drying off. I then work on my hair, brush my teeth, etc. and spray a second misting of #27 Chillout on my armpits only. I find this to work the best.

Sometimes I will use #27 Chillout again in the late afternoon/evening. I like that it rids the smell instead of covering it up. My armpits sweat as much as the rest of my body now - no less, no more.

I also Chillout my face and ears every morning as directed. I had my hearing checked not that long ago and the woman put a tiny camera in my ear to look around and said she never saw clean ears like mine before. I don't put #27 Chillout into my ear, but somehow it keeps the entire ear canal clean!

I've used #27 Chillout Healing Spray for so much - paper cuts, itchy skin, cooling off after working out, etc. Of course, I use #27 Chillout on my scalp too :)

I know this is a really long post, but I really, really, REALLY love my #27!!!

(hailing from Michigan USA)

Louise Marie suggested that I add this to my previous post after our conversation about #27 Chillout Spray (when I saw her) this weekend:

I chill out my ears by spraying on #27 Chillout Spray, and then rubbing the ear with a wet cottonball with some #27 Chillout on it already (I already used the cotton ball on my face).

When I spray the #27 Chillout on my ears, I can actually feel the water in my ears come right out**. No need to jump up and down and tap the side of your head :-)

She also suggested that I spray my feet with #27 every morning.

If I remember correctly, it had something to do with using #27 Chillout Spray some form of hydrotherapy*.

Notes from Louise Marie;*(hydrotherapy; cold water therapy on the feet raises the immune levels) **(#27 actually disperses the water there;)

(hailing from Northern USA)

I agree that LM's line is worth the cost. I'm almost at a year on her line and I've started to set aside every month for my "cleansing bill". Last time I went to see LML, it came out to be a rather large bill - I get LOTS of #27. I then decided to budget better and when I figured out how much money to set aside a month, I realized how much it costs me per day. Really, it isn't that much at all! I think if someone said "I can guarantee you beautiful hair and clear skin for only X amount of money a day", most people would gladly pay that and more. What I like about LM's products is that they don't guarantee those results for a small amount of money a day - you have to put in alot of your own elbow oils :-) This is going to sound arrogant, but that is what sets us apart from others. We put in alot of effort to get the results we have. The money is nothing to the time and work I put into using LM's line.

Above, I said X amount of money because I understand that currency varies for many people on this board. I would suggest that if you are ever concerned about cost to calculate your daily expenditure and you'll be pleasantly surprised!

About the time, I do put in alot of time a day taking care of my hair and skin. That would really get to me sometimes until one day I was chilling out my skin after my shower with the windows open and I could hear the chirping birds. I realized then that those birds and all other animals spend most of the day when they are not looking for food or taking care of young on grooming themselves and each other. Spending time on my hair and skin feels natural and allows me to be mindful. I think of my scalp when I do scrubs and enjoy the feeling of the oil. I pay attention to every scent from LM's products. Grooming is not just good for my hair and skin, I believe it is good for my mind and soul too.

(from USA)

The prices of her products are very reasonable considering the high quality of her ingredients.

They also last longer because they don't have "fillers" so you don't need to use as much.

(wavy from USA)

I read that a fellow Magicpack member secretly hopes that Louise Marie doesn't get too popular and "spread out too thin". Even if Louise Marie's line became the most popular in the world, I don't think she'd ever get spread out too thin because not everyone would put in the effort and care that is needed for her line to work. We choose her line initially, but eventually it chooses us!

Also, I told Louise Marie about a friend of mine who wants to grow her hair long and she said to bring her to the non-salon with me next time.

She told me to bring her along next time and that I was like many of her clients who want to keep her a secret. The downside of keeping Louise Marie a secret is that it maybe keeps her from getting new clients. (some hair chat boards have rules I notice try to keep her down to 'size', afraid of her becoming too popular? ..heaven-forbid a household name like a popular mainstream brand they are not afraid to discuss. I notice initials are used to discuss her that aren't listed or defined in their legends like with other brands) New clients and sharing her means more support and desire for her line and that means she can get the support to to buy the finest ingredients for her products that we love.

Next time someone asks me if I dyed my hair or remarks about it, I'm going to mention Louise Marie Longhairs' line (which I haven't done in the past). In fact, I was thinking of buying my friend a gift certificate for a holiday gift and taking her with me to the Longhairs Non-salon next time I visit!

I'll let her choose if she decides to join or not and then if she does, I hope the Longhairs products choose her.

(from USA)

"I really have to agree with this. I have been using LML's products for almost a year now, and the personal service I receive is outstanding. I LOVE when she calls me personally to see how I am doing, if I have any questions, or problems. She truly wants to help every way she can. I can also understand how LM is reluctant to offer just any single product to the general public. How could they know how to use it properly? What if they mixed it with commercial products and didn't get a good result? They would of course blame that on the LML product - but as we Longhairs all know, hers is a system to be followed exclusively, and patiently, for the superior results it delivers.

At first, even I was doubtful about purchasing an entire line at one time. When I did, I was not getting 'great' results at first, and was rather irritated about forking over all the $$. But LM kept me hopeful, stayed in great contact with me, and after several months, the results have been fabulous! I am hooked forever. And I am also very much looking forward to visiting LM soon for a complete evaluation and a "non-salon" experience.

Those "outsiders" will never know how good it can be until they all make the leap and become LML members and clients. As I do wish LM all the success in the world from her hair care knowlege, and wholistic and naturopathic practices, I secretly hope that she stays small enough that we can keep her to ourselves - so that she doesn't get spread too thin! ;)

Well, I guess that is not such a secret anymore, now is it??"

( from USA)

"I have been using LML's products for almost two years worked closely online with her, (and over the phone) for this long so far. She's worked on my hair three sessions. (I live far away..)

After getting to know and love this wonderful person, I am very disturbed by what I am seeing out on the web, on different "chat" boards.

Louise Marie has been developing her products and style of cutting since she was a young teenager. She is neither "just a hairdresser" nor the CEO of a mega-company. She is passionately, personally involved with her products and her clients.

People from the outside don't seem to understand that she needs to spend her time on and with her clients - not necessarily on the general public. She and her staff PERSONALLY answer all email because LML wants to give each client INDIVIDUAL, PERSONAL support.

I've noticed outside people are upset because they can't just order one product or get a price list from the sites she extends to the general public. Some folks around are not happy if she sends them a personal instruction. I think to myself, "THEN WHY DON'T THEY GO SOMEPLACE ELSE?!"

LM is, in a sense, a Guru. To her it isn't just about hair, but a whole attitude of love and caring for each other as a community. I feel that she is a "natural" and that she has a "gift" for hair. She draws heavily on her Native American heritage and spirituality.

I feel that she has been given a natural ability to understand the nature of herbs and other natural ingredients in her products. This is a long and honored tradition in most cultures. My great-grandmother was noted for her knowledge of herbs. These women used to be revered and treated with great respect. I think Louise Marie deserves the same kind of respect from the web and her clients.

She is not in this just for the money - you could never pay her for the number of hours she spends giving support and working with her staff on her websites.

This planet is where she is the Queen Bee, not because she is arrogant, but because she has put over 20 years of love and effort into her products (and her clients!) Here is where we can be free and revel in the "SPIRIT OF LONG HAIR"!

(from USA)

Thank you Louise Marie for your love, care and devotion...it's a honor to be on your "planet", where I can unfurl this mane and speak freely!!

( Val from USA)

Yesterday, (Monday), was my first day back to work since I started using your Longhairs Products on Saturday, and guess what... a few people who sit next to me made mention that my hair didn't look as dry as usual.

I explained all about Louise Marie Longhairs and the hair products, (I think I am your best promoter), they added that whatever it was to keep doing it, my hair looks great they added. Again, I am utterly amazed. what a difference your products have made.!!! It has been only 3 days, so I can imagine what even 3 weeks or 3 months would do. You are truly a "Hair Angel".

(curly from USA)

I got my stuff yesterday! I'm so excited!

This is to let you know how my first 2 shampooings went...you'll have to let me know how often and in how much detail I should get back to you...

First I used the #2 followed by the #9. My hair felt very, very clean, and I noticed some nice reddish highlights...have they just been covered up by the silicones I've been using :-p? I was a little worried about tangling, but I used the Magic Spray and had no problems...I guess I'm paranoid...I've had some bad experiences with salon shampoos in the past. I used another brand of products for a little while, and my hair was a tangled mess! No such problems here, though.

Last night I used the SOS scalp oil, which felt very nice.

Today I used the #7 with the #10 conditioner. The highlights are still there, maybe 'cause my hair's so CLEAN! I especially like the weight of my hair, no flyaways, even feels a little heavier... I am very impressed with the Magic Spray. I used to use the another brand's pour-on conditioner products for a while too, I thought it was good for untangling (silicones again) but then got sticky...got no stickiness with the #11 Magic Spray, instead!

Just to give you an update...my hair is 29" measuring from the top of my head, 23" from the nape (it grew!!!!!), and is a little past waist-length. I'm aiming for mid-thigh. It's light brown with gold & reddish highlights, tends to lighten especially around my face, during the summer...I want to avoid the blond look if possible, it's getting darker & I want to play up the brown more than the gold.

I do have problems with the ends...I trimmed quite a bit off about 8 months ago (2") which has grown back out now. As you said,..now I snip off the split ends (there are lots) with a little pair of scissors whenever I get the chance. I think I'm still growing out some previous damage from when my hair was fairly long but I wasn't taking care of it.

Very impressed so far....two thumbs up and I can't wait to hear what you suggest! Recommended you to two other people so far!!!

(Hailing from USA)

I have been using the products consistently last week (I have only missed washing my hair 1 day so far). As you know… I am African-American (Black), have straight, but slightly wavy hair. Do not use chemicals on my hair at all. I blow dry it. I don't have dread locks either. My 1st two days, I washed w/ the SC#2. I really liked it far better than I expected. Normally the buildup cleaning type shampoos are very harsh on my hair, but yours was surprisingly gentle and very easy to rinse out. I found that my hair was in great condition. The 1st 2 days, I also used the #19 Honey Bee Treatment after the washes and loved it very much.

Before I forget, I have used #18 SOS Scalp Oil and #27 Chillout Spray before each wash as directed. Love these products and will do as you suggested and order larger #27 in my next order.

The 1st two days, I used the #9 Trees Conditioner and #10-b and the #19 Honeybee. I liked both very much. After the # 2 SC washes, I used the #25. Loved how it made my hair feel. I used the #17 Lilith conditioner afterwards. After using #17, I felt that my hair wasn't conditioned to my satisfaction and tangled, so I rinsed and used #9. It was prefect then. #17 (Lilith) is a bit light for my extremely thick hair. Before drying, I always put on #12 Protein Spray. I love this product and am already addicted to it.

I blow dry (bad I know, but hair is too thick otherwise) and then use #11 to help w/ whatever tangles I have. I am also VERY addicted to #11! I brush using Kinder brush w/ some more #11 sprayed on (I really concentrate on ends). I pull it back into ponytail and braid. After braiding, I put some Bliss#13 on my ends, around nape, and hairline. I take my ponytail double it up and bobby pin it put off neck w/ the ends covered by my hair. So far, I really love the #9, #10a, #11, #12, #13, #18, #19, and #27.

The Shampoos I've tried so far are #2 (very good as an anti build up rebalancing shampoo), #25 (which I really love so far), and #1 (which I found left my hair a bit tangly afterwards, but will try again to see if it was a one off). I do believe that I will alternate each washing w/ the #9 and #10a conditioners. My hair seems to like that! ;0) Also, I think that I will use the #19 each time I wash.

It takes a bit of time (i.e. 20mins, it's impossible to over-condition my hair I tell ya!), but it feels so good afterwards, I feel it's worth it! I am really looking forward to working my way thru the shampoos to really get a better feel as to what's good for me. I will say that so far I am extremely pleased w/ your products and I believe that they will be very good in promoting the type of growth that I'm looking for. If my hair feels and looks as good as it does now and this is typical, it ought to grow healthily and long very rapidly! I am looking forward to this time next year to see all this great length! LOL

I will tell you that I am becoming an everyday washer. I don't know if this will be good for my African type hair, but it certainly feels good! To give you an idea of what my hair looks like, think Polynesian. Very Black, thick, w/ a lot of wave, but not hard to manage. Just much patience! Basically, it takes about 2 hrs from #18 to finish braiding to complete my hair routine. I do it at night for obvious reasons! :0) I do use the Kinder brush all the time. Feels great, no pull. Lose very few strands if any (which it truly remarkable).

(African-American mix from the USA)

I have yet to find here a product that I DON'T like--they're all super! I had been bothered by a flaky scalp, particularly at my hairline around my face, and Louise Marie's product recommendations are taking care of it! I'm really impressed with her customer service. I am daydreaming about getting to Toronto for a visit to her salon as well (I live in USA) and hope to "someday."

(from USA)

the #9 Trees Conditioner is a mantrap!..." I came by the other day and I've washed a few times with the (you sent me home with lots of shampoos and conditioners, and I haven't yet tried all of them. could I pass on the last little bit as a sample to snare in more needy hair types? the hairgasm cool has been very popular with myself (and my boyfriend - he's been sneaking it) and the #9 conditioner is a mantrap. I would just like to offer testimonial that I and my sister both tried it and men actually asked us what we had in our hair that smelt so good!! (on separate occasions and different men!) I just came to the website to see how to use the 10a and 10b,

Anyway, my boyfriend likes your stuff so much that he is even going to pay for the next shampoos.

(local)

Louise Marie really knows her stuff... …and my hair has never been in better shape than it is now. Louise Marie really knows her stuff.

(Hailing from USA)

Dear Louise Marie Longhairs

I ordered and have the big student STARTERS Magicpack and I am enjoying experimenting with the many different combinations. Thanks for the great info. I won't feel as guilty about blow-drying my hair now. Hair is doing really great. #18 SOS Scalp Oil, however, is critical, if I forget to do it my hair changes instantly. It seems my favorite combination is the #3 and the #9 Trees conditioner. You helped me kick the habit of "glossing" treatments. I still color my own hair but no longer need the silicone treatments I was doing before. (very toxic) My hair is long, shiny now on its own, thanks to your products. I 'd like to tell you, I didn't like the #3 shampoo the first time I tried it. Now I reach for it happily :)

(Hailing from USA)

Hi!

I'm well into my Longhairs Magicpack now.

My favorite shampoo so far is the #1 shampoo...I've already find I've started using it when I want my hair to look especially nice, also using a #2 Superclear the day before. I love the #10-B conditioner--great stuff!! I usually use the #9 Trees Conditioner now after the #19 Honey Bee Long Hair Treatment, which is also great. I use the #10-B conditioner most of the time in the shower, alternating sometimes with the #9 Trees.

I also love the #13 Bliss Tips Ends Oil. There was a comment on your website from someone who smoothed a few drops on the length of her hair...I tried this too, and it worked great!!

(Hailing from USA)

Hi Louise Marie,

I very much love the Magicpack basket of goodies...and so far so good, with how my hair is doing with it. In shampoos, I've already tried the #8, #2 and tonight I tried the #23 shampoos. I've now used the #9 Trees Conditioner and the #17 Rinse, but tonight I used the #10-A Deep Treatment and did a good 30 minute heat treatment with it. And now that it is finally dry, my hair feels great, very full and soft. I need to go back to the web site and review your instructions more carefully. For now, I've just been wandering between the products and having fun with everything. The combs, by the way, are gorgeous and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the Flexipick. I can see that you have a happy customer here and I look forward to working through these shampoos/conditioners, so I can order my next pack of your products.

(Hailing from USA)

Dear Louise Marie Longhairs

I wanted to drop you a line with some preliminary findings on some of your products. I love your protein shampoo #1. It is great. I also have found #6 is wonderful on my daughters naturally blonde hair. Your #9 trees rinses are very good.

My hair has some damage from color, and I find it takes a little longer to comb out, but the results are well worth it! I like the #11 detangling spray very much, it really works. The two oils in my Magicpack and #19 HoneyBee treatment are wonderful, and the "#13 Bliss Tips" really works. I am very pleased.

I used to have crunchy end on my hair where it was damaged. With your products, my hair feels smooth and shiny all the way to the tips. I now lose very few hairs in the brush or comb, and my hair looks great.

I will keep trying each shampoo, and send you my lists for replenishing my supply. I have noticed the longer I use your products, the easier my hair is getting to comb out. The Magicpack's great!!!!! :-)

I have been very happy with my Starters Magic pack and would just say how much I love your products and how much better off I feel my hair is now. In closing, today's combo was #4 and #9 Trees Conditioner and my hair is as smooth and soft as ever. I am thinking, maybe I'll get some pictures taken.

(Hailing from USA)

I took your advice Louise and used the Fauxtortise comb to smooth out my hair with #9 while in the shower. WOW! NOT ONE TANGLE!! I first flexpicked #9 then smoothed out my hair with the comb like you said. I really didn't think it could make any difference since I flex out all the tangles. When I rinsed and towel dried my hair there was not one tangle. I can't believe that happened. It's impossible combing could make that much difference!!! Thanks for ALL your guidance, advice and products.

(Local)

Dear Louise Marie;

The Magic Pack is really cute. Everything looks really great. I will start using your products tonight. I got your instructions: I should start with a prescrub with #18, then use shampoo #2, 3 or 5, 2 lathers and then use a conditioner. Yes, I am able to print out your instructions from the Web. By the way, I've seen your new Web design - looks very good, very useful for both "newbies" to your site and customers.

So thank you very much, Louise Marie, for all the support and your great responsiveness so far. As I wrote you earlier, if your products are only half as good as it sounds from your Web site, your prices are really reasonable .I'll let you know how your products do to me. You'll know for sure when you see the next order :-)

Kind regards,

from Germany

Dear Wanda at Longhairs office, I'm glad that I finally have the opportunity to write to you. Things have been very hectic for me, but I wanted to share a few things with you about Louise Marie and her web site.

Louise has been my hair stylist for years now and I can honestly say that I have never been happier with my hair and scalp. Without her help, my only solution would have been a dermatologist and lots of medication .

I am extremely grateful to Louise. Not only is she extremely talented, she is the only hairstylist that takes the time to CARE . And that is not all. Louise lets me be who I want to be. We are all surrounded with trend setters on television and on the web. I see this all over shows like City Line TV Show and on the web sites that advertise hair products and salons..

Women are constantly being categorized according to the standards set by these trend setters. I can still recall someone saying on television that "as long as you have long hair then you are still considered a little girl." This is a form of "group think". It renders women to compare themselves with other women and then cut their hair in ways they don't like or that simply do not suit them.

I appreciate the sophistication with which Louise has conducted her business. While in her non-salon I am usually the only client there, at one time. This has always made me feel at ease and comfortable.

The web site which you have created for her never has any pictures of other men’s or womens hair that create feelings of anxiety about whether my hair is the right length, colour or curl. I never feel as though I'm being pressured into looking a certain way according to somebody's trend.

I really hope that things will remain this way. I hope you keep her web site the way it is. It really is very refreshing to see such a sophisticated, informative and intelligent presentation. Keep it up!

(a Canadian curly)

Thank you !

Hi there you wonderful hair person, thinking about you earlier this morning and when I logged on bam! There you were, I like that. I’m in such a state of bliss with my wonderful hair now. Your products have done so much for my hair and my self esteem that I'm a different person (outwardly). I'll bet the angels in heaven rejoice each time you bring in a new client.

Satisfaction and peace with ones own self is what you have helped bring to me, and I know it's so about others too. Your email signature, CREE NATIVE PROPHECY I love it, going to do it in brass and frame it, the history of long hair too.

You have done great for me Louise Marie and I want to tell everyone about you. (when we see state troupers with pony tails we'll know we have got em good (grin) ). People are in love with my hair (never thought I would say such a thing) but it's true, the grins and smiles are constant, you took 15 years off my age. If we keep this up I might end up in diapers again!! You can use anything I have said to you however you want on your site or where ever. Sending someone to you for products, he said "I'm going to try those hair products", talked to him on the web.

My hair just slipped down in my face and over one eye and it feels so good I will not move it out of my face, feels so soft and nice because of you. THANK YOU!!!

(Texan male)

Dear Louise Marie;

Words cannot express my deepest thanks for your sensational web site! It the best anywhere! well informed , concise and over and above the call of duty! And so are your hair products, they are simply the BEST!

Everything that you have said on your web site is absolutely 100 percent true! I have shorter afro hair and I have wanted to get it long for the longest time! I have used the body shop products for years and at the time, loved them immensely,.. but when I discovered your web site through www.tlhs.org , and saw all the stuff that you have to offer and the q and a form I was estatic!

So I ordered some and Your products ARE sensational! I love the #1 (give me strength) Protein shampoo,and the magic spray is beyond sensational! I love it so much that I have to order more of it!. ... the Hairgasm shampoo does what it says, and then some! A conversation partner told me yesterday that my hair has grown since using your products for this short of a time!! well it's not long yet but thanks to your products it's getting there!

The products are just awesome! ...and for those who are wondering if they work let me answer them by saying YES! and then some! thank you Louise Marie! for you sensational products!

(African-American and Cherokee from USA)

Dear Louise Marie,

When I saw this necklace, I thought of you! It's you I think, I hope you like it:-)

I love your hair products Louise, it's amazing, but I know I'll never look at a new hair product line again, because of you and yours.Thanks for spending the whole day with me in your salon when I came up from USA.

I love my hair, I'm glad I found you, your cause is pure and natural long and growing all the way. You're special.

member

Dear Louise Marie Longhairs,

Thankyou for being so supportive when I came to you, completely distraught. I appreciate your advice on the wholistic and naturopathic Remedies you suggested. All the best, Love and blessings to you !!

PS, I LOVE my new colour you did, and your products!

Dear Longhairs,

Please feel free to post this on Louise Marie’s sites.The other day my husband asked me how I felt about Louise and whether she held up to my hopes and expectations. "She has far, far exceeded any hopes I could have had!" was my immediate reply. This is the first time in my life where I actually feel that I have healthy hair and scalp. After all, Louise is probably the only hair stylist who takes an interest in treating both. While I do have alot of hair, it is very fine, curly, and wavy.

My sensitive scalp has always had adverse reactions to commercial shampoos and conditioners. Because of the fullness of my hair and the ringlet curls, most hair stylists layered it in ways that made me either look like a child or a helmet head. I don't need to tell you that neither of these looks were very endearing to me. About 5 years ago I got an alopecia spot at the back of my head and earlier this year I got another one right at my hair line. My scalp was so worn out that my hair started falling out! Then I started visiting Louise Marie who introduced me to the S.O.S scalp oil and her shampoos. The nutrients in these products, as well as her honey-bee moisturizers and other conditioners (I use them all) have restored my scalp and it is actually NORMAL now! I am 33 years old and this is the first time I have ever have been able to say this!

Now after visiting with Louise my old layers have grown out and I actually some heavier curls falling around my shoulders...not the thinned out ones that I used to get. I have become very dedicated to the scalp and hair regimes which Louise has recommended to me. My hair gets trimmed regulary and I have no problems remaining loyal to her products. She has new products all the time and one is even better than the next. I am slowly making my way down the list so I can try different things all the time!

Above all Louise has always been loyal and concerned in return, which is a very rare trait to find in a hair stylist. I don't know how many ways to thank you, but you are wonderful! I loved the #15 Longhairs Scrunch for the Curls Cream so much that I used it all up already!

(fine and curly from USA)

Thank you, thank you, thank you! My package was waiting at home for me last night (very speedy delivery - never say you can't depend on Canada Post :-)). I'm looking forward to waking up my hair with all my new stuff. Thanks for the bonuses and the candy! Thank you, I really like my hair. I've had a lot of compliments on it. Not that anyone has noticed I had it cut - just that it looks good and it does - and it feels really good too (:-} You're the best.

(curly from Canada)

Hi Louise Marie!

I can't wait any longer, just have to write and thanks for the best present I've had in years. My hair has never been better. Healthy, shiny, thick, smooth, curvy, fluffy and totally frizz-less. Any words I've forgotten? Add them too. Your products are amazing, and so is the cut you gave me. Even the bangs are behaving, and I swear they've grown half an inch in the last couple of days. Best of all, the dryness has completely gone, and even the gray seems to have melted. P.S. Do I need to make an appointment to pick up new products, or can I just drop by? Don't want to disturb you while you're performing miracles. Thanks again, see you soon.

(local)

Hi Louise, I got your package two days ago, but haven't had a chance to sit down and write. thank you for all the goodies!! it is like Christmas when your packages come, thank you for all you do !!

I want you to know my 46" of hair hasn't been in better shape then it is now, using your system of hair care has brought the "virginity" out in my hair that I haven't seen since childhood! it's soft, silky and growing healthy and strong! it's been five months since you've trimmed it, and it's holding that beautiful shape! the shine in my hair is reflective.....if there is a miracle pill out there for long hair, it surely has Louise Marie's name on it!! stay cool, stay strong and always long.

Val (From USA)

I saw your your website, and it is great.

Also your #6 Shampoo is doing the trick for my hair. I don't think it has ever been so soft. My husband says my hair has had more style since coming to you than it has had in years!! THANK YOU!

(local)