Sad when good brands get sold, same thing happened to Braggs Apple cider vinegar. I think we as consumers are going to have to start going back to supporting locally owned brands because corporations don’t care about quality or our health
I’m not mad at Courtney! She was diligent in selecting a company that would not change the Mane Choice formula. Her products now reach more people, and she has built generational wealth for her family as well. I am proud of her! 👏🏾
I absolutely love Qhemet Biologics! I never hear anyone talk about them, but they are Black owned and designed for type 4 textures 💓Love their products!
I use the Hair Mask for my conditioner and the Daily Moisturizer Butter. Have not tried any of the shampoos yet…. I’m nervous about everything right about now 😩
@@Lokey21: I totally get it. I have only tried the TGIN co-wash (conditioning cleanser). I am a dyed-in-the-wool co-washer despite what some of the professionals on TH-cam say (except Anthony Dickey of HairRules). 🥰
@@hereforit2347I love cowashing esp when I am between shampooing. I use As I am pomegranate Growash! It smells like candy and the ingredients are great!
Courtney on live said that she’s not emotionally attached to any of her businesses. However, a billionaire acquaintance told her she needs to go back to what she does well. She is about to release new hair products through her Watch and Sea business. She’s been teasing it on instagram and tik tok.
@@mokahgirl5165 I totally agree. She claims her other businesses were profitable, but she still shut some of them down. It definitely gave pyramid model which never does well long term.
I don’t understand, other communities fight for their company to remain family owned and it’s often the second or third generation who messes up and destroys it or sells out…how is it that we’re so eager to selling a company when it’s not a start up that big dogs have injected billions in but a small venture that we suffered for in our kitchen and in these streets?
Maybe it could be due to the amount of money and expertise it takes to sustain growth and development in businesses and the ‘other’ businesses seem to have more rich, interested investors who are interested (and who are willing to invest for expansion) unlike in our communities. The PayPal’s , L’Oréal’s , Apple, Amzs, Walmarts etc come to mind who had like investors.
I used Mane Choice hair growth oil for years with no issues. It NEVER damaged my hair or scalp. I took a chance and started using Mielle Rosemary and Mint hair serum and it RUINED my hair and scalp. I wish I would've stuck with Mane Choice. I think Courtney did her research before selling. At least they are dedicated to haircare. I'm not mad at Courtney. Congratulations to her!
Mane choice heavenly halo grew my hair back after hypothyroidism a car wreck and my son passing. It’s the only shampoo n conditioner I use. I have low porosity 4c hair. I went from chin length to arm pit length. I know she sold out tho. 😢 I use Camille rose honey leave in kinky curly knot today leave in and shea moisture curl milk macadamia deep conditioner. I love my hair so much. Heavenly halo works the best for me. I think I used the leave in spray. I used it before and after the sale it didn’t switch up. I only buy around Easter and Thanksgiving it’s half off. I do a 100 dollar haul.
As a consumer I always feel a sense of pride when purchasing a Black owned brand. I also feel comfort in knowing that the creators made the product specifically for US. I’m happy for her as an individual. But when Black owned companies get sold I’m always disappointed and a slightly worried about the product that I’ve grown accustomed to being altered for a wider demographic. And many times that’s exactly what happens.
I noticed whit£ haircare line don’t cater to other hair texture. If they do, they will use a blk woman model but she will not have 4/B or 4/C hair or she is Birac!al. I’ll use Redken as an example. I remember I was going to buy Mane Choice. Then I found out she sold the company and I didn’t buy the products. We can’t control business owners decisions, but we can chose which companies we spend I’ll money on.
Sounds like she saw a business opportunity with her hair products and went for it. She seems like she is more passionate about making business moves than she was about hair. This is a billion dollar industry that should be owned by black women. Years ago, I got excited about a few black celebs who had gotten together to branch out Carols Daughter. Jada Pinkett and others. I was hopeful this would be huge but it didnt materialize. The store front was in Los Angeles (Foxhills Mall) and was really nice but the products were over-priced. Of course it didnt last very long. I never understood why all these black celebs and politicians cant get together to have a chain of black hair salons+barber shops, hair products, beauty supply houses in every major city.
I was watching Courtney’s TH-cam videos when I began my hair journey in 2016 before I even knew about The Mane Choice. If The Mane Choice has fallen off, at least she sold the company first and got her money. But I wonder if she hadn’t sold, whether she could or would have made the company grow and expand. I found zero The Mane Choice products on the Target website. I know for a fact Target once carried the brand. I found several products still on Amazon, however. Personally, I never felt moved to try The Mane Choice products.
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i use to love the 3-IN-1 however it has changed. the formulation may not have changed however the ingredients are from a different supplier. the fragrance has changed. the product has changed. i stop purchasing the mane choice hair products. the hair vitamins really were outstanding. within a month your new growth had increased from your average 1\2 inch a month to 1 inch a month from my experience. i have not purchase the mane choice vitamins in a while.
Honestly even after her selling, my hair loves her products. I only use Alpha or Ancient Egyptian and so far my hair lovessss!!!! I was neglecting my hair due to the high cost but I went back and my hair is growing back!
I loved Mane Choice prior to it being sold. The products had a lot of good ingredients then. I definitely noticed the change after it was sold. Ultimately it’s her business to sell, but, inevitably products change when in the hand of others.
I didn’t know she started a multi level marketing company. She’s right that there’s money in them, but that’s for the owners and highest level of distributors not people below them. I liked their products and didn’t think they were too expensive compared to other products. Their heavenly halo line was my favorite and I remember when I couldn’t find it anymore. I know a lot of people seemed to like the braiding glaze.
I remember when I was in a Black women in Tech conference in NYC and she revealed that she now owned manufacturing in China and how her doctor husband can now retire. Lol I don’t really care that she sold her products, I’m sure she sold to a company that promised her to stay true to her vision, I’m just glad she achieved generational wealth.
I used a deep conditioner by Mane Choice years ago. When it was still black owned. It wasn't bad. I was experimenting with products that I wanted to stick with. I just found another I liked better.
Before the sale of The Mane Choice, I used the leave in and botanical gel from the original line. After the sale, they replaced the og products with the alpha line and discontinued the gel, so i moved on from their products.
I've used several products of The Mane Choice the pearly glaze was amazing, but then it started to ruin the integrity of my scalp and dry out my 4c hair overtime. It wasn't growing or benefiting my hair after using the products for over 2 years
What the owner of breogio sold it? I thought whe was always black owned but just focused on selling her products to a wide audience(in order to not miss out on white money).
@@CoffeeCuties777 Hask Rosemary Leave in spray and Cantu Guava & Ginger Hair Lotion. That's for my fro. When it's short (like in my picture), I use Curl Max Curl Activator and Eco Styler Argan Gel.
I really only liked the Mane Choice deep conditioner. When I transitioned from perms back in 2014 I didn't know anything about my natural hair and it did suffer a lot as a result. I started taking the Manetabolism vitamins and still do take them. They are the only hair vitamin on the market that has everything human hair needs for nourishment. And, yes, I put in the research.
I snagged the original edge gel and cheers gelato from Obali before it was discontinued. The edge gel is currently listed on the new mane choice page, but it’s definitely completely reformulated.
When I saw that she had sold the company and conviently forgot to share that information I didn’t buy another product. Then I saw she somewhat quickly pivoted to selling some nonsense under her newly made MLM and I stopped following her and haven’t engaged with her online content since. Her turn was a big disappointment.
On a live, Courtney said her Obali businesses were successful. However, she had to be directly involved and present day in and day out for it to do well which I guess was exhausting. She basically said she was hustling way harder and was more motivated than the individuals selling her Avon type products.
@@CoffeeCuties777 she discontinued the part that sold cool coffee clique, feminine hygiene products. Right now she sells skin care. I don’t think it’s Avon model but I’m not really sure
I was so disappointed when they got rid of the growth oil. It was really growing mine and my daughter's hair. Unfortunately we were allergic to the alpha oil. Thats the only product I've used from this line though.
The only product I use from the Mane Choice is the Tropical Moringa Restorative Spray. I absolutely love it. I've been using it for years and haven't had any issues with it.
One day we walked into a Coach store in the mall and my girlfriend was looking for a new small backpack/purse. We pointed to one on the wall and the salesperson said it was $22 and I said to my girlfriend "that's a good deal". When I realized he cost $2200 I considered buying it here kislux
Everyone keeps asking “why did she sell? I never would sell” . Well feel free to start your own multi-million dollar company . Feel free to turn down millions of dollars and retire in your 40’s. Her children and probably her future grandchildren are set for life . Yes, black ownership is very important for our community . So wouldn’t the better solution be to create more black owned businesses so we don’t have to whine and b*tch about one business deciding to sell out ? Oh , the greatest solution is to actually support YOUR local black-owned business as much as possible. Going out of your way to support US !
I think it boils down to true profit. I was told years ago if you want to know how much your business or jewelry is get it appraised. After you get it appraised double the amount your head and never sell it. I was told by a yt. man about how yt companies even undervalue with their own people, because they will turn around and make double the profit. So what you see millions, is actually an undervalued assessment when they could’ve had billions.
I don't have an issue with black-owned hair companies selling out to a big company. Get your coin! My issue is when the formula changes the quality of said product that it no longer attains the excellence that made it successful. Its a lose-lose situation. The product and your name gets tarnished, messing up your chance to market other products. Forget the ones who got you there and trust, they will forget your ass in return.
It’s not overrated it just doesn’t work for you. For her company to grow that large it’s working for someone. Not every product is going to work for everyone. Just because a product does not work for you doesn’t mean it’s overrated. Black people are truly there own worst enemy.
@@allen9584I said what I said. I really don’t give a damn that you didn’t like my response. You are the worst enemy because you can’t accept a different opinion without trying to tear someone down.
This was the best product for my hair. I have 3b hair. I walked away soon as i heard they sold it. I think i will go back and try again to see if the products still work the same for me.....right now im using Aphrogee and Organigrow.
I don’t care about Black women selling their companies. I’m not talking down on the Girls building honest generational wealth. May she continue to prosper & be able to spend time with her children ❤
I'm going back to the mainstream haircare products I use to use before these black owned ones came out. I supported several of them, the formulas changed causing hair loss then had to search for another product. My hair grew so much when I used mane choice. When I was using it something changed for the worst. No more black products for me.
Why are you painting with such a broad stroke? To say you won't buy any black-owned products is extreme. White companies sell and change formulas all the time. Heck, a change in formulation can come just because they want to cut costs. It's happening across all industries. I bet you'll soon find that the products you're going back to have changed also.
My hair did not like her products. I used them years ago as a loose natural. It took days for my hair to recover. I think it was the shampoo. I never used it again.
Now that I’m loc’d , I use very little tbh. I use ketaconazole shampoo and I use my own oils and rose water mist to moisturize. My hair in its loose natural state is about waist length, or longer since I’m now two years loc’d. I achieved that by creating my own leave in moisturizer.
For yall who feel like she’s a sell out (imma neutral on the business changes of companies more focused on how products work on my hair)…do yall use non-black and/or white owned brands for your haircare? I actually LOVE Marc Anthony products, their bond line is 20/10. I don’t use manechoice much, i currently have one shampoo and conditioner in my stash i plan to get to…but most of her other products didn’t work for me except the clear gel and the edge control.
@@CoffeeCuties777 yea i use a bit of both, shea moisture shampoos and deep conditioners, Melanin haircare shampoo and DC…but dove, Pantene, Marc Anthony, and L’Oréal are staples too. I was asking bc I’ve asked this question on a lot of videos on this topic and i find that many women who refuse to use sold black owned brands….still use white brands…. 🧐
@CoffeeCuties777 I'm a drugstore brand shopper. I do use some black owned cosmetics like the lip bar,black radiance, and fashion fair. At least I think they're still black owned.
I love the main choice specially there I think it was green leaf clover edge control. It was so good now I’m not trying to, but I am gonna speak my truth. I like her better than kaleidoscope once I use kaleidoscope my falcon, the flake and like it’s Christmas.
@CoffeeCuties777 a castor oil with caffeine in it I only use once a week but really I don't oil my hair that much I get steam treatments every other week with my washes and oils make my hair heavy
How is that a rise in the fall? Doesn't seem like she fell to me at all or the company if it's still selling and still keeps the original ingredients in it. I don't get why you're saying it's a rise and a fall.🤔
The fall according to many who believe in supporting black owned businesses is when she sold the company but that opinion is according to your own personal beliefs🤎
I just don’t buy black products at all besides Kenya Moore hair care or TGIN. Both Miele and this brand were not that great, I’m big on smell, so I stopped upon first use. I use Ouidad and it’s expensive but worth it.
They sold and the ingredients changed I had to do a big chop back in 2020 because it tangled my hair so bad Anytime a bottle says new look beware.. I called customer service and was told it may have the same ingredient list but the manufacturer can change the amount of an ingredient to cut cost so you may get a different result and it's legal 😢. Also they had a new hair care line out like every 3 weeks it seemed that's when I discovered Camille Rose hopefully she doesn't sell out.
@CoffeeCuties777 Pyramid schemes are illegal in the US. Make sure you are using the right terms so you don't get in trouble down the line. Maybe you meant multi-level-marketing.
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I dislike when Black owned businesses sell to big corporations and their products are never the same.
BINGO! I get that it's a lot of hardworking, especially if you are a solo entrepreneur, but d@mn@ must we sell everything?
Non Black sell too. It’s business
@@prtdivanot all business needs to sell to other businesses
Sad when good brands get sold, same thing happened to Braggs Apple cider vinegar. I think we as consumers are going to have to start going back to supporting locally owned brands because corporations don’t care about quality or our health
I concur. In the end Black people will own nothing. We give our culture to the whytes.
Everytime I get put onto a hair product, I see a video about the “rise and fall” 😭
Thank you for sharing
lol 😂 thanks for watching 🤎
I’m not mad at Courtney! She was diligent in selecting a company that would not change the Mane Choice formula. Her products now reach more people, and she has built generational wealth for her family as well. I am proud of her! 👏🏾
🤎🤎🤎🤎
Girl. Her products arent even on shelves anymore
I fully understand why people sell. Businesses are hard to run, increasingly difficult and expensive to run as they expand. They want to enjoy life.
Great point but do you think you can allocate responsibilities versus selling🤎
I absolutely love Qhemet Biologics! I never hear anyone talk about them, but they are Black owned and designed for type 4 textures 💓Love their products!
They are my go-to brand and have been for years.
I forgot about them. Might start using it again
it's too thick for fine hair :(
I have to look into it🤎🤎
Kinky Tresses, and Natures Little Secret are both black owned.
One still-Black-owned brand I use and highly recommended is TGIN (Thank GOD It’s Natural). ❤
I use the Hair Mask for my conditioner and the Daily Moisturizer Butter. Have not tried any of the shampoos yet…. I’m nervous about everything right about now 😩
@@Lokey21: I totally get it. I have only tried the TGIN co-wash (conditioning cleanser). I am a dyed-in-the-wool co-washer despite what some of the professionals on TH-cam say (except Anthony Dickey of HairRules). 🥰
I used the repair rx line and love them I hope to god they don’t follow suit and switch up ingredients
I still use them as well🤎🤎
@@hereforit2347I love cowashing esp when I am between shampooing. I use As I am pomegranate Growash! It smells like candy and the ingredients are great!
Courtney on live said that she’s not emotionally attached to any of her businesses. However, a billionaire acquaintance told her she needs to go back to what she does well. She is about to release new hair products through her Watch and Sea business. She’s been teasing it on instagram and tik tok.
If he told her that it must mean this other venture is not financially successful.
@@mokahgirl5165 I totally agree. She claims her other businesses were profitable, but she still shut some of them down. It definitely gave pyramid model which never does well long term.
Oh interesting…I was a little confused by what was happening at this point…I thought watch and sea was skin care🤎
@@CoffeeCuties777 she has the skin care for sure. And she’s launching 9 haircare products soon.
I thought they usually have to sign a noncompete clause.
I don’t understand, other communities fight for their company to remain family owned and it’s often the second or third generation who messes up and destroys it or sells out…how is it that we’re so eager to selling a company when it’s not a start up that big dogs have injected billions in but a small venture that we suffered for in our kitchen and in these streets?
I don’t understand it either smh 🤦🏾♀️
Maybe it could be due to the amount of money and expertise it takes to sustain growth and development in businesses and the ‘other’ businesses seem to have more rich, interested investors who are interested (and who are willing to invest for expansion) unlike in our communities. The PayPal’s , L’Oréal’s , Apple, Amzs, Walmarts etc come to mind who had like investors.
I used Mane Choice hair growth oil for years with no issues. It NEVER damaged my hair or scalp. I took a chance and started using Mielle Rosemary and Mint hair serum and it RUINED my hair and scalp. I wish I would've stuck with Mane Choice. I think Courtney did her research before selling. At least they are dedicated to haircare. I'm not mad at Courtney. Congratulations to her!
Oh wow! Sorry to hear Mielle didn’t work out…and glad you had good results from Mane Choice🤎
I still use and love Mane Choice. The gels and spray leave in’s get me right all the time. I never had any issues the other products.
Same! Love the gels ❤
Mane choice heavenly halo grew my hair back after hypothyroidism a car wreck and my son passing. It’s the only shampoo n conditioner I use. I have low porosity 4c hair. I went from chin length to arm pit length. I know she sold out tho. 😢 I use Camille rose honey leave in kinky curly knot today leave in and shea moisture curl milk macadamia deep conditioner. I love my hair so much. Heavenly halo works the best for me. I think I used the leave in spray. I used it before and after the sale it didn’t switch up. I only buy around Easter and Thanksgiving it’s half off. I do a 100 dollar haul.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Hair routine grew your hair not hair products.
As a consumer I always feel a sense of pride when purchasing a Black owned brand. I also feel comfort in knowing that the creators made the product specifically for US. I’m happy for her as an individual. But when Black owned companies get sold I’m always disappointed and a slightly worried about the product that I’ve grown accustomed to being altered for a wider demographic. And many times that’s exactly what happens.
Yes! I gave to go on and find a new product to wear. I like to support black owned brands.
I noticed whit£ haircare line don’t cater to other hair texture. If they do, they will use a blk woman model but she will not have 4/B or 4/C hair or she is Birac!al. I’ll use Redken as an example. I remember I was going to buy Mane Choice. Then I found out she sold the company and I didn’t buy the products.
We can’t control business owners decisions, but we can chose which companies we spend I’ll money on.
I agree🤎🤎🤎
Sounds like she saw a business opportunity with her hair products and went for it. She seems like she is more passionate about making business moves than she was about hair. This is a billion dollar industry that should be owned by black women. Years ago, I got excited about a few black celebs who had gotten together to branch out Carols Daughter. Jada Pinkett and others. I was hopeful this would be huge but it didnt materialize. The store front was in Los Angeles (Foxhills Mall) and was really nice but the products were over-priced. Of course it didnt last very long. I never understood why all these black celebs and politicians cant get together to have a chain of black hair salons+barber shops, hair products, beauty supply houses in every major city.
I don’t understand it either smh 🤦🏾♀️ wish things were different 🤎
I was watching Courtney’s TH-cam videos when I began my hair journey in 2016 before I even knew about The Mane Choice.
If The Mane Choice has fallen off, at least she sold the company first and got her money. But I wonder if she hadn’t sold, whether she could or would have made the company grow and expand.
I found zero The Mane Choice products on the Target website. I know for a fact Target once carried the brand. I found several products still on Amazon, however.
Personally, I never felt moved to try The Mane Choice products.
Mane choice was one of my favorite brands…def had some staples from this brand…and their gels to this day are my favorite
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Huh 🤔
Big corporations always “buy out “ their competition.
Do you think they purposely ruin the brands after they buy them?
Everything is GOING DOWN 😂😂
lol 😂
Technically not because her product still works !
i use to love the 3-IN-1 however it has changed. the formulation may not have changed however the ingredients are from a different supplier. the fragrance has changed. the product has changed. i stop purchasing the mane choice hair products. the hair vitamins really were outstanding. within a month your new growth had increased from your average 1\2 inch a month to 1 inch a month from my experience. i have not purchase the mane choice vitamins in a while.
Oh nice to hear the vitamins worked but what products are you using now?
Honestly even after her selling, my hair loves her products. I only use Alpha or Ancient Egyptian and so far my hair lovessss!!!! I was neglecting my hair due to the high cost but I went back and my hair is growing back!
I still use the twisting gel as well and haven’t had issues 🤎
This is disappointing. At this point, ill just mix up my own stuff and call it a day.
That’s what I’m personally working on now honestly 🤎
I loved Mane Choice prior to it being sold. The products had a lot of good ingredients then. I definitely noticed the change after it was sold. Ultimately it’s her business to sell, but, inevitably products change when in the hand of others.
I used to use their Pre-poo until they discontinued it. So many haircare lines just seem to fizzle out.
What do you use now?
I didn’t know she started a multi level marketing company. She’s right that there’s money in them, but that’s for the owners and highest level of distributors not people below them.
I liked their products and didn’t think they were too expensive compared to other products. Their heavenly halo line was my favorite and I remember when I couldn’t find it anymore. I know a lot of people seemed to like the braiding glaze.
I remember when I was in a Black women in Tech conference in NYC and she revealed that she now owned manufacturing in China and how her doctor husband can now retire. Lol I don’t really care that she sold her products, I’m sure she sold to a company that promised her to stay true to her vision, I’m just glad she achieved generational wealth.
I used a deep conditioner by Mane Choice years ago. When it was still black owned. It wasn't bad. I was experimenting with products that I wanted to stick with. I just found another I liked better.
Before the sale of The Mane Choice, I used the leave in and botanical gel from the original line. After the sale, they replaced the og products with the alpha line and discontinued the gel, so i moved on from their products.
What do you use now?
I've used several products of The Mane Choice the pearly glaze was amazing, but then it started to ruin the integrity of my scalp and dry out my 4c hair overtime. It wasn't growing or benefiting my hair after using the products for over 2 years
Oh no! Sorry to hear that🤎
I have never used Mane Choice, it just seemed foreign to me, maybe the packaging (weird, I know). I wish Courtney the best!
Yeah some people weren’t feeling all the purple lol 😂
Yeah the packaging doesn’t really attract attention like others do
Carol's Daughter, Shea Moisture, Mielle Organics, Brieogo
On the cosmetics side, add Beaute Bakerie to the list of formerly Black owned
I’ve never heard of Brieogo..I’ll have to look into that🤎
I’ll have to look into that cosmetic brand as well🤎
SOLD!! (Insert gavel)
What the owner of breogio sold it? I thought whe was always black owned but just focused on selling her products to a wide audience(in order to not miss out on white money).
I used one product, the pink one. When they discontinued it, I stopped using.
What do you use now?
@@CoffeeCuties777 Hask Rosemary Leave in spray and Cantu Guava & Ginger Hair Lotion. That's for my fro. When it's short (like in my picture), I use Curl Max Curl Activator and Eco Styler Argan Gel.
I really only liked the Mane Choice deep conditioner. When I transitioned from perms back in 2014 I didn't know anything about my natural hair and it did suffer a lot as a result. I started taking the Manetabolism vitamins and still do take them. They are the only hair vitamin on the market that has everything human hair needs for nourishment. And, yes, I put in the research.
I’m happy to hear the vitamins are still working out for you 🤎
I love 4c Only. My hair is easy to comb through, soft and manageable.
I still need to try them out🤎
I snagged the original edge gel and cheers gelato from Obali before it was discontinued. The edge gel is currently listed on the new mane choice page, but it’s definitely completely reformulated.
Does it still work okay?
@@CoffeeCuties777 yes they work great. Sad I’ll have to find something else once it’s used up 😫
When I saw that she had sold the company and conviently forgot to share that information I didn’t buy another product. Then I saw she somewhat quickly pivoted to selling some nonsense under her newly made MLM and I stopped following her and haven’t engaged with her online content since. Her turn was a big disappointment.
Yeah her new business venture is a bit confusing and definitely gives pyramid scheme vibes but I need more information to confirm 🤎
On a live, Courtney said her Obali businesses were successful. However, she had to be directly involved and present day in and day out for it to do well which I guess was exhausting. She basically said she was hustling way harder and was more motivated than the individuals selling her Avon type products.
Did she discontinue the direct marketing portion of the business?
@@CoffeeCuties777 she discontinued the part that sold cool coffee clique, feminine hygiene products. Right now she sells skin care. I don’t think it’s Avon model but I’m not really sure
I love the Mane Choice leave in Alplha conditioner and their Heavenly Halo pre poo. They both have so much slip!
I’m happy to hear the product is still working out for you 🤎🤎
I was so disappointed when they got rid of the growth oil. It was really growing mine and my daughter's hair. Unfortunately we were allergic to the alpha oil. Thats the only product I've used from this line though.
What do you use instead?
@@CoffeeCuties777 softee growth oil
I used to watch Courtney. Her hair is absolutely stunningly gorgeous. But it made me very sad when she sold her business 😢
Same and yes her hair is beautiful 🤎
Their fragrance is a bit too strong and I'm not that impressed with their formulations
What do you use instead of the mane choice?
I used one of the leave in’s and it worked and the gel but I couldn’t really get into their products
Do you still use it?
No. I make my own leave in or buy something on sale lol 😂
The only product I use from the Mane Choice is the Tropical Moringa Restorative Spray. I absolutely love it. I've been using it for years and haven't had any issues with it.
That’s good to hear🤎
One day we walked into a Coach store in the mall and my girlfriend was looking for a new small backpack/purse. We pointed to one on the wall and the salesperson said it was $22 and I said to my girlfriend "that's a good deal". When I realized he cost $2200 I considered buying it here kislux
Huh 🤔
Those products smelled so good
DANG NOT THEM TOOOOOO😢😢😢😢
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
@CoffeeCuties777 WE CANT HAVE NOTHING FOR OURSELVES, THE SELL OUTS ATE GETTING OUT OF HAND 😢🧐
Everyone keeps asking “why did she sell? I never would sell” . Well feel free to start your own multi-million dollar company . Feel free to turn down millions of dollars and retire in your 40’s. Her children and probably her future grandchildren are set for life . Yes, black ownership is very important for our community . So wouldn’t the better solution be to create more black owned businesses so we don’t have to whine and b*tch about one business deciding to sell out ? Oh , the greatest solution is to actually support YOUR local black-owned business as much as possible. Going out of your way to support US !
I think it boils down to true profit. I was told years ago if you want to know how much your business or jewelry is get it appraised. After you get it appraised double the amount your head and never sell it. I was told by a yt. man about how yt companies even undervalue with their own people, because they will turn around and make double the profit. So what you see millions, is actually an undervalued assessment when they could’ve had billions.
@@reinaallen1445 that’s a great perspective as well .
My top mane choice product is biotin gel it’s A one no need for edge control but my top mouse is from Doux perfect combo together 👌🏼
I still use the doux moose as well but never tried the mane choice biotin gel🤎
The original formula worked, I know because I used it consistently. When she sold it I stop using it because I was scared the formula would change.
What do you use instead?
Love the shampoo and leave in conditioner
Happy to hear the product is still working for you🤎🤎🤎
Thumbs up - Good commentary
Thank you🤎🤎🤎
I don't have an issue with black-owned hair companies selling out to a big company. Get your coin! My issue is when the formula changes the quality of said product that it no longer attains the excellence that made it successful. Its a lose-lose situation. The product and your name gets tarnished, messing up your chance to market other products. Forget the ones who got you there and trust, they will forget your ass in return.
I agree I wouldn’t care as much if the formulas didn’t change🤎
Mane choice was one of the products I used when I really started doing wash and go’s
Do you still use it today?
My hair did not like her products. So overrated
It’s not overrated it just doesn’t work for you. For her company to grow that large it’s working for someone. Not every product is going to work for everyone. Just because a product does not work for you doesn’t mean it’s overrated. Black people are truly there own worst enemy.
@@allen9584 Yes, for me personally, the products are awesome!
@@allen9584it smells so good too!
What do you use instead?
@@allen9584I said what I said. I really don’t give a damn that you didn’t like my response. You are the worst enemy because you can’t accept a different opinion without trying to tear someone down.
This was the best product for my hair. I have 3b hair. I walked away soon as i heard they sold it. I think i will go back and try again to see if the products still work the same for me.....right now im using Aphrogee and Organigrow.
Are the other products working for you?
@@CoffeeCuties777 yes. I'm still learning Organigrow but I love the black seed oil mousse
I’ve never used their products before. I just always thought their packaging was really pretty and wanted to try it 😂
I like the packaging too…what do you use instead?
I don’t care about Black women selling their companies. I’m not talking down on the Girls building honest generational wealth. May she continue to prosper & be able to spend time with her children ❤
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I'm going back to the mainstream haircare products I use to use before these black owned ones came out. I supported several of them, the formulas changed causing hair loss then had to search for another product. My hair grew so much when I used mane choice. When I was using it something changed for the worst. No more black products for me.
Why are you painting with such a broad stroke? To say you won't buy any black-owned products is extreme. White companies sell and change formulas all the time. Heck, a change in formulation can come just because they want to cut costs. It's happening across all industries. I bet you'll soon find that the products you're going back to have changed also.
It’s so unfortunate that we have to go through this when using black owned products smh 🤦🏾♀️…what are the mainstream products that worked for you?
You shouldn't give up on black products. Mainstream products go through reformulation as well.
@@lachell257 I agree, I posted a similar comment. Reformulations are commonplace, so to take such a stand doesn't make sense.
She also has her own coffee brand with a coffee machine kinda like a keurig. 💕
Oh wow ! That’s cool🤎
lol at the description saying sheamoisture
Thanks lol 😂 I did a video on them too!
I remember her videos. I was a subscriber. My daughter hair length is like Courtney's.
My hair did not like her products. I used them years ago as a loose natural. It took days for my hair to recover. I think it was the shampoo. I never used it again.
What do you use instead?
Now that I’m loc’d , I use very little tbh. I use ketaconazole shampoo and I use my own oils and rose water mist to moisturize. My hair in its loose natural state is about waist length, or longer since I’m now two years loc’d. I achieved that by creating my own leave in moisturizer.
I don’t know Courtney but she did a smart thing. She carefully did her research about the integrity of company before she sold.
Unlike mielle………….
I returned my purchase. It made my hair extremely dry.
For yall who feel like she’s a sell out (imma neutral on the business changes of companies more focused on how products work on my hair)…do yall use non-black and/or white owned brands for your haircare?
I actually LOVE Marc Anthony products, their bond line is 20/10.
I don’t use manechoice much, i currently have one shampoo and conditioner in my stash i plan to get to…but most of her other products didn’t work for me except the clear gel and the edge control.
I currently use both black owned and non black owned but I’m leaning more towards diy products personally🤎
@@CoffeeCuties777 yea i use a bit of both, shea moisture shampoos and deep conditioners, Melanin haircare shampoo and DC…but dove, Pantene, Marc Anthony, and L’Oréal are staples too.
I was asking bc I’ve asked this question on a lot of videos on this topic and i find that many women who refuse to use sold black owned brands….still use white brands…. 🧐
I only support foundational black American founded and currently owned businesses I think it's important to Practice Group economics in that respect
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Courtney's husband is a physician also
I read that…and she was able to retire him once she gained success🤎
This is another product I never tried because of the price.
What do you use instead?
@CoffeeCuties777 I'm a drugstore brand shopper. I do use some black owned cosmetics like the lip bar,black radiance, and fashion fair. At least I think they're still black owned.
I liked the edge control and the hair glaze
Do you still use it?
@@CoffeeCuties777 yes ❤️
I love the main choice specially there I think it was green leaf clover edge control. It was so good now I’m not trying to, but I am gonna speak my truth. I like her better than kaleidoscope once I use kaleidoscope my falcon, the flake and like it’s Christmas.
lol 😂 and I’m happy to hear the product still works well for you 🤎
Nothing is wrong with mane choice
Glad to hear you’re still loving the products 🤎
Used one time and wasn't too impressed
What do you use instead?
@CoffeeCuties777 a castor oil with caffeine in it I only use once a week but really I don't oil my hair that much I get steam treatments every other week with my washes and oils make my hair heavy
How is that a rise in the fall? Doesn't seem like she fell to me at all or the company if it's still selling and still keeps the original ingredients in it. I don't get why you're saying it's a rise and a fall.🤔
The fall according to many who believe in supporting black owned businesses is when she sold the company but that opinion is according to your own personal beliefs🤎
@@CoffeeCuties777 ok
I just don’t buy black products at all besides Kenya Moore hair care or TGIN. Both Miele and this brand were not that great, I’m big on smell, so I stopped upon first use. I use Ouidad and it’s expensive but worth it.
I need to look more into Ouidad🤎
You NEVER see a white owned brand sell out to a black company 😏
That’s true 🤎
It’s definitely giving period scheme lol
That’s what I’m thinking as well🤎
This is wack I love these products 😮
How is it wack? I literally stated I still use the twisting gel🤎
@@CoffeeCuties777 not you sweetheart what anybody try to say about her products they r so awesome sorry for the misinterpretation ♥
Once they sell out, It's over lmao
I’m starting to feel that way as well🤎
This is why I don't support because they always sale it you can't stand on your own don't start a business
I agree🤎
They sold and the ingredients changed I had to do a big chop back in 2020 because it tangled my hair so bad Anytime a bottle says new look beware.. I called customer service and was told it may have the same ingredient list but the manufacturer can change the amount of an ingredient to cut cost so you may get a different result and it's legal 😢. Also they had a new hair care line out like every 3 weeks it seemed that's when I discovered Camille Rose hopefully she doesn't sell out.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that smh 🤦🏾♀️ and I hope she doesn’t sell as well🤎
Stop it. Mary Kay was not a pyramid scheme.. Yall say anything on the internet.🙄
Can you explain why you think it wasn’t? The people at the top were rich while everyone else was poor or barely getting by!
@CoffeeCuties777 Pyramid schemes are illegal in the US. Make sure you are using the right terms so you don't get in trouble down the line. Maybe you meant multi-level-marketing.