Question- if I use a leave in - then a styler, do I need to seal with an oil? It just seems like so much product for my hair. However- you said something important - I don’t need to use a lot of either stylers. I was very heavy handed with my styler causing the excess to just sit on my twists.
I do plan to try the Melanin Haircare twisting butter, but since I already have and love the Almond Jai, I won’t be rushing to get it, especially with $10 shipping.
I love almond jai, used it for years. I use it with hello hydratuon conditioner n a oil or alikay naturals lemongrass leave-in. Great moisture, definition and long lasting. N the smell is life. Running low, I decided to try melanin. Waiting for it to come. Very excited.
I was thinking before you said anything that to me, the CRN side looked a little frizzier than the Melanin side. Both sides still look good and the definition is on point!
Great comparison review, I think the Melanin Haircare side was more defined and less frizzy. The CRN side did look good but not the winning side it appeared to be fluffier and less defined. Can’t wait for the WNG with the Melanin Haircare.
I have the exact same hair as you, texture and color wise haha. So I’m always following your tips and the best one was Camille rose for sure! But as a Brazilian, is hard to find it (products with hemp are forbidden here, so is a crime too rs). So I saw the first natural ingredients that is contained in the almond Jai, bought it, mixed it and the result was wonderful! My hair became soft and defined. So for the people who have problems on finding those products, here’s my tip! Congratulations for the channel!
Camille has more moisture for me!!! Both have awesome definition, for days! I enjoy them both! Only other star is Camille is on the ground! No shipping!❤ Great Review.
I am so glad that you said use a leave in with melanin. cause my hair was so dry after using it last night.. but hair simply loves kinky kashmere butter
Hello, I think both sides are nice but the melanin looks a tad longer. But, if you didn’t see this video I would have thought it was the same product all over. Thank you for the product. Your skin looks amazing 😉
Thank you I've tried both of these products and my hair have better results with the Melanin. I really appreciate you saying that if you use the products as directed over a leave-in you will get better results. Lots of the reviews I've seen have not used the products as directed and then complain about the results I just don't think it is a fair review if you don't use the products as directed. Thanks for your review!!
I always use a leave in conditioner but After using both I definitely need a gel for hold on both for hold. I think the glycerol in the melanin caused more frizz when I went outside than with Camille Rose. I will use both.
Great review. They both look good. I think the Camille Rose will hold up longer in humidity because of all the glycerin in the Melanin. I wanted to get the Melanin but my hair doesn't do good with glycerin. Thank you for the review.
Typically my hair does not react well to glycerin but I am on the 7th day of my twist out with Melanin and it has held up surprisingly well. My hair is still well defined and moisturized.
You are right about the glycerin, even though it is the 5 ingredient or so it caused me more frizz in the humidity than CR. I like both products but I am sure I will use melanin sparingly.
Great second review of the difference between these two products, haven't tried the Melanin product yet, one day I plan too, however CR products I really like. I sometimes put a little of the Curlmaker with the almond jai mainly just because, both sides do look fabulous, the Melanin might have a slight edge, I say either one you could grab and keep it moving. I just like finding products on the ground that I like. Tfs as always
Your reviews are very thoughtful and informed your really good at this 👏🏽 I loved melanin haircare but I'm def going to ask for camille rose naturals for my birthday this year 🤗 the prices are just a bit much for me but your reviews have swayed me
Both sides do look very similar, I don't think I would have known you used different product on each side. Awesome results with both. I am interested in seeing your wash and go with the Melanin before I purchase. I use CRN Almond Jai Twisting butter as a wash and go combined with the Curlmaker and I get always great results. So the Melanin cream has really peaked my curiosity. Thank you for your video.
I have both and I do feel like the melanin side elongates the hair a little more. I do prefer braid outs over twist outs, they last longer for me and I don’t have to rebraid or twist at night. I’ve done braid outs and twist outs with both so far. I think the CM Almond jai has more definition and less frizz with a braid out for me. Melanin is a great product and my braid out was elongated but the back of my hair became frizzy really quickly. Next time I’ll the Melanin twisting cream with smaller braids, since I usually do chunkier braids...the moisture retention was the same for both though which lasts about a week for me.
I'm not supposed to buy anymore hair products but I went and got the camille rose butter... I have one good twistout and I'm all team twist out now lol I used to hate them! I'm going to get around to the melanin products eventually. That black soap shampoo is calling my name!
Very thorough and helpful comparison. I have the CRN and love it, but not more than my Shea Moisture Curl Stretch Pudding. My MHC arrives in a few days & your reviews along with the many others have me excited to try the products.
Kristen Christopher omg...I just tried the Shea Moisture Curl Stretch pudding for the first time last week and unraveled my twist last night and had the best definition! I also have CRN and I think the SM curling pudding is better than the almond jai.
Anne El I have both and feel my flat twists lasted longer with CRN and less frizz. I have 4c hair. I felt the Melanin needed a gel to get MY desired results. Both good products boils down to personal preference!
Nice video so always hair is pretty. Love love camille rose I'm allergic to shea butter so CR is the winner for me. Most of her products are shea free YAY
I just used the Melanin to do a twist out, and though I wasn’t wowed by it, I liked the definition and shine. Also really like the texture for some reason. I shampoo’d today and used it under a over a leave in and under a holding product which is normally drying on my hair to see if it’ll act to moisturize and soften.
This is helpful as I am discovering Camille Rose And Melanin at yah same time. Always saw Camille Rose in Target- but never tried it. However, I tried twisting cream and fell In love and started listening to you rave about her other products. Melanin is from a notable TH-camr (so I am now learning) and would love to support her also.
Great comparison video! I would love to see the Melanin Haircare twist elongating cream battled with the combo of Oyin Handmade’s whipped pudding and the burnt sugar pomade 🤔
This is the comparison I've been waiting for. The almond jai pairs well with any leave in , I've tried it with. I was curious about the Melanin being the same. The 16 oz size has lured me in, and now with a comparison to one of my favs. I think I'll give it a try when they get the shipping cost down.
Amazing video as always. Both side look good. I do find the melanin is a tad bit more defined, shinier and elongated. Do you think it matters for "kinkier" hair texture to do a twist out on dry stretched hair over wet hair ?
I forgot to comment that I love the crn almond jai. I just discovered it recently because I hadn't mastered a twist out. Thank goodness I have now! I have the melanin, will be trying it tomorrow :)
Really lovely results! I agree there's a bit more elongatiin and a bit less frizz on the Melanin side, but both sides look moisturized. I've never tried Almond Jai (in general CRN hasn't worked for me) but I may have to at least try it. Will try Melanin, too. Gotta use up some things first.
I wanted to love Melanin. It’s #3 for maintaining moisture. CRN Almond Jai is #2. Qhemet Amla has them both beat. Melanin is actually the least expensive for the price.
I'm surprised these type of creams are prized for twist outs. Neither the almond Jai nor the melanin cream have any holding type of ingredients. Does your hair hold up good without much hold?
For a lot of people, heavy butters give a soft hold. I can get definition and hold with just shea butter as a styler: never for a wash and go, but for wet set styles. Heavy butters work great for me in non-humid environments.
I have used CRN Almond Jai Twisting Butter with Curlmaker for a great wash and go every time and it last at least 4 days. This is one of my holy grail combos.
Yep. For me, intense moisture alongside a butter gives me all the hold I need to get 5 days. Check out this video for an example of a multi-day twist out without gel: th-cam.com/video/Vg_jSytHpq8/w-d-xo.html
@@ALove4Me not the struggle bus! I for one appreciate the dedication. I would probably be between I can't breathe and I can't be bothered. Hopefully you are already on the mend
Hey I just wanted to clarify did you use the Leave-in , then the two different creams and then the Brown Butter Melt last? Just wanted to know if the order mattered in the “sand which” you described. Also how would you compare the Camille Rose Brown Butter Melt and the Mane Choice Butter? I don’t think I’ll get the Mane Choice Butter because it has coconut oil and anything thats left in my hair like a leave in, butter or cream with coconut oil makes my hair feel dry and stiff either when it dries ,after a day and overtime. Wasn’t sure if it’s just because they are in the same line and work better together. Thank you in advance!
Yes, you got it. I like TMC Butter better, but the Brown Butter Melt will work too. Check out this video for more on the combo of products: th-cam.com/video/t5r1jB2NJWU/w-d-xo.html
I refuse to spend $10.00 for shipping, for a total of $26.00, for a butter. Since I have 3 tubs of Almond Jai, I am just going to pass on Melanin Haircare for now.
@@vispandex Yes, except there is not $50 worth of products on that site that I want. All I want is the butter-one of it. If I am going to spend $50 just to get free shipping, I might as well go ahead and spend $10 on the shipping for one butter.
No shade to Naptural I grew up watching her videos but I do not plan on buying her products unless it goes in stores. I already cannot tolerate $3.00 shipping. When shipping decreases I might try it. But then again there are many products out here that do the same thing , so is it worth it? No. years ago yes. She’s was better off coming out with a gel 🤷🏽♀️
Great Review! 👍🏽 You know People Complain about SHIPPING cost for Melanin Cream, all you have to do is SAVE your Money! Always have some Money 💰 set aside. Oh yeah! ❤️your channel!😉
I like the look of the Melanin side better.
The melanin side has more volume & definition & is a bit more elongated of course 😌
Question- if I use a leave in - then a styler, do I need to seal with an oil? It just seems like so much product for my hair. However- you said something important - I don’t need to use a lot of either stylers. I was very heavy handed with my styler causing the excess to just sit on my twists.
I do plan to try the Melanin Haircare twisting butter, but since I already have and love the Almond Jai, I won’t be rushing to get it, especially with $10 shipping.
Katherine Miller the Melanin twisting cream is worth it!
Now ulta sales melanin including her black African shampoo.
I love almond jai, used it for years. I use it with hello hydratuon conditioner n a oil or alikay naturals lemongrass leave-in. Great moisture, definition and long lasting. N the smell is life. Running low, I decided to try melanin. Waiting for it to come. Very excited.
Thanks for the comparison, i don't think is all about which one is better, as black African ladies let's all give support to naptural85 is about time
Very well said!!!
Your hair always look so beautiful.
Hair looks more moisturized with the melanin side,
I was thinking before you said anything that to me, the CRN side looked a little frizzier than the Melanin side. Both sides still look good and the definition is on point!
Love Melanin just ordered 2 jars. I wish it was in stores.
Great comparison review, I think the Melanin Haircare side was more defined and less frizzy. The CRN side did look good but not the winning side it appeared to be fluffier and less defined. Can’t wait for the WNG with the Melanin Haircare.
I have the exact same hair as you, texture and color wise haha. So I’m always following your tips and the best one was Camille rose for sure! But as a Brazilian, is hard to find it (products with hemp are forbidden here, so is a crime too rs). So I saw the first natural ingredients that is contained in the almond Jai, bought it, mixed it and the result was wonderful! My hair became soft and defined.
So for the people who have problems on finding those products, here’s my tip!
Congratulations for the channel!
Boths side looks very nice I see no different thanks for video I enjoy it 😍
Camille has more moisture for me!!! Both have awesome definition, for days! I enjoy them both! Only other star is Camille is on the ground! No shipping!❤ Great Review.
Both sides look great...makes me want to grow my hair out again
Both look well moisturized, can't wait to see the no-gel wash-n-go!!!
I am so glad that you said use a leave in with melanin. cause my hair was so dry after using it last night.. but hair simply loves kinky kashmere butter
Hello, I think both sides are nice but the melanin looks a tad longer. But, if you didn’t see this video I would have thought it was the same product all over. Thank you for the product. Your skin looks amazing 😉
Thank you I've tried both of these products and my hair have better results with the Melanin. I really appreciate you saying that if you use the products as directed over a leave-in you will get better results. Lots of the reviews I've seen have not used the products as directed and then complain about the results I just don't think it is a fair review if you don't use the products as directed.
Thanks for your review!!
What a great review! I love the detail that you provide, great information! And your hair, of course, is gorgeous!
Very Nice! Thanks for sharing this comparison.
Great video! The Melanin side does hang more. You hair looks very good!
A good comparison. Thanks
I always use a leave in conditioner but After using both I definitely need a gel for hold on both for hold. I think the glycerol in the melanin caused more frizz when I went outside than with Camille Rose. I will use both.
This was a great comparison. Thanks for sharing!
I love melanin care products and Camille rose they are my favorites.
Great review. They both look good. I think the Camille Rose will hold up longer in humidity because of all the glycerin in the Melanin. I wanted to get the Melanin but my hair doesn't do good with glycerin. Thank you for the review.
I didn't know Melanin had glycerin..
The glycerin isn't in the first five ingredients and there is enough butter in the product to not make the glycerin too much of a factor.
Typically my hair does not react well to glycerin but I am on the 7th day of my twist out with Melanin and it has held up surprisingly well. My hair is still well defined and moisturized.
You are right about the glycerin, even though it is the 5 ingredient or so it caused me more frizz in the humidity than CR. I like both products but I am sure I will use melanin sparingly.
I live in New Orleans and so far the Melanin has held up in this humidity
Your hair looks awesome,I love the melanin side the best
Thank you!
Great second review of the difference between these two products, haven't tried the Melanin product yet, one day I plan too, however CR products I really like. I sometimes put a little of the Curlmaker with the almond jai mainly just because, both sides do look fabulous, the Melanin might have a slight edge, I say either one you could grab and keep it moving. I just like finding products on the ground that I like. Tfs as always
I’ve only used the Melanin and my hair loves it. I’ve used it alone and with a gel but mostly over my leave-in
They look the same if i saw you i would think it's the same products. Definition is definitely on point.
Very informative. Thanks for the info. Hair came out very nice
You were reading my mind! I have the Camille rose cream and love it. I probably can wait on the melanin cream. I’ll try it one day.
Your reviews are very thoughtful and informed your really good at this 👏🏽 I loved melanin haircare but I'm def going to ask for camille rose naturals for my birthday this year 🤗 the prices are just a bit much for me but your reviews have swayed me
Similar to results from KandidKinks comparison. I really appreciate you ladies for doing these type of videos.
Both sides do look very similar, I don't think I would have known you used different product on each side. Awesome results with both. I am interested in seeing your wash and go with the Melanin before I purchase. I use CRN Almond Jai Twisting butter as a wash and go combined with the Curlmaker and I get always great results. So the Melanin cream has really peaked my curiosity. Thank you for your video.
I have both and I do feel like the melanin side elongates the hair a little more. I do prefer braid outs over twist outs, they last longer for me and I don’t have to rebraid or twist at night. I’ve done braid outs and twist outs with both so far. I think the CM Almond jai has more definition and less frizz with a braid out for me. Melanin is a great product and my braid out was elongated but the back of my hair became frizzy really quickly. Next time I’ll the Melanin twisting cream with smaller braids, since I usually do chunkier braids...the moisture retention was the same for both though which lasts about a week for me.
I'm not supposed to buy anymore hair products but I went and got the camille rose butter... I have one good twistout and I'm all team twist out now lol I used to hate them! I'm going to get around to the melanin products eventually. That black soap shampoo is calling my name!
Welcome to team twist out!
Melanin side was more defined and less frizzy. Clear winner
I’m liking the Melanin side more it’s elongated and defined. CRN is pretty too a bit frizzy but like you said it probably wasn’t the product.
Very thorough and helpful comparison. I have the CRN and love it, but not more than my Shea Moisture Curl Stretch Pudding. My MHC arrives in a few days & your reviews along with the many others have me excited to try the products.
Kristen Christopher omg...I just tried the Shea Moisture Curl Stretch pudding for the first time last week and unraveled my twist last night and had the best definition! I also have CRN and I think the SM curling pudding is better than the almond jai.
But Does the moisture last? With Camille Rose I can get 5 days of moisture. Is it the same thing with Melanin?
Yes the moisture lasts. If you check out this video you can see my previous twist out with Melanin on day 5: th-cam.com/video/w6XuMniLiQQ/w-d-xo.html
Anne El
I have both and feel my flat twists lasted longer with CRN and less frizz. I have 4c hair. I felt the Melanin needed a gel to get MY desired results. Both good products boils down to personal preference!
Nice video so always hair is pretty. Love love camille rose I'm allergic to shea butter so CR is the winner for me. Most of her products are shea free YAY
Yes the melanine haircare has more definition to me.
I just used the Melanin to do a twist out, and though I wasn’t wowed by it, I liked the definition and shine. Also really like the texture for some reason. I shampoo’d today and used it under a over a leave in and under a holding product which is normally drying on my hair to see if it’ll act to moisturize and soften.
Both look the same to me..Good definition.
Great review. Just found your channel. Look forward to more great content.
This is helpful as I am discovering Camille Rose And Melanin at yah same time. Always saw Camille Rose in Target- but never tried it. However, I tried twisting cream and fell
In love and started listening to you rave about her other products. Melanin is from a notable TH-camr (so I am now learning) and would love to support her also.
Great comparison video! I would love to see the Melanin Haircare twist elongating cream battled with the combo of Oyin Handmade’s whipped pudding and the burnt sugar pomade 🤔
I think far less frizz on the melanin side😘👌🏾💯
Just subscribed to your channel!🌹Both sides looks the same, I love the products!
I guess the melanin looks a tad better but both look good
This is the comparison I've been waiting for. The almond jai pairs well with any leave in , I've tried it with. I was curious about the Melanin being the same. The 16 oz size has lured me in, and now with a comparison to one of my favs. I think I'll give it a try when they get the shipping cost down.
Amazing video as always. Both side look good. I do find the melanin is a tad bit more defined, shinier and elongated. Do you think it matters for "kinkier" hair texture to do a twist out on dry stretched hair over wet hair ?
I can't get mutli-day hair if I do a twist out on dry hair
I forgot to comment that I love the crn almond jai. I just discovered it recently because I hadn't mastered a twist out. Thank goodness I have now! I have the melanin, will be trying it tomorrow :)
Really lovely results! I agree there's a bit more elongatiin and a bit less frizz on the Melanin side, but both sides look moisturized. I've never tried Almond Jai (in general CRN hasn't worked for me) but I may have to at least try it. Will try Melanin, too. Gotta use up some things first.
I wanted to love Melanin. It’s #3 for maintaining moisture. CRN Almond Jai is #2. Qhemet Amla has them both beat. Melanin is actually the least expensive for the price.
Erna Atkins thanks because Qhemet will be the next line I try, and hopefully that’ll be the last line!
After all the products you’ve tried, what do you still think about the melanin cream? Is there anything better as far as getting a good twist out?
The Melanin cream is still top of the list for me
I'm surprised these type of creams are prized for twist outs. Neither the almond Jai nor the melanin cream have any holding type of ingredients. Does your hair hold up good without much hold?
For a lot of people, heavy butters give a soft hold. I can get definition and hold with just shea butter as a styler: never for a wash and go, but for wet set styles. Heavy butters work great for me in non-humid environments.
I have used CRN Almond Jai Twisting Butter with Curlmaker for a great wash and go every time and it last at least 4 days. This is one of my holy grail combos.
Yep. For me, intense moisture alongside a butter gives me all the hold I need to get 5 days. Check out this video for an example of a multi-day twist out without gel: th-cam.com/video/Vg_jSytHpq8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing. Have you tried Oyin twist whip butter? I thought it was a styler but I guess it's more of a sealant? Let me know what you think.
Never heard of that product.
@@ALove4Me it is actually not oyin but it's made by Obia
Oh, no I haven't tried much from Obia
Can you do a comparison using the African pride leave in and elongating cream from that line to the Melanin brand?
I can tell you now, no comparison. Melanin is way more moisturizing and the moisture lasts longer.
@@ALove4Me Great to know, thanks!
Excellent review 👏🏽❤️
Oh man, you sound like illness has got you good. Feel better! Love the comparison. Thank you
Yea, I may be somewhere on the struggle bus 😂
@@ALove4Me not the struggle bus! I for one appreciate the dedication. I would probably be between I can't breathe and I can't be bothered. Hopefully you are already on the mend
The Melanin hair care side is my favorite!😏💖 I just wanna see a comparison of the Melanin hair care cream vs Miche twisting cream
I gotta compare the ingredients
Hey I just wanted to clarify did you use the Leave-in , then the two different creams and then the Brown Butter Melt last? Just wanted to know if the order mattered in the “sand which” you described. Also how would you compare the Camille Rose Brown Butter Melt and the Mane Choice Butter? I don’t think I’ll get the Mane Choice Butter because it has coconut oil and anything thats left in my hair like a leave in, butter or cream with coconut oil makes my hair feel dry and stiff either when it dries ,after a day and overtime. Wasn’t sure if it’s just because they are in the same line and work better together. Thank you in advance!
Yes, you got it. I like TMC Butter better, but the Brown Butter Melt will work too. Check out this video for more on the combo of products: th-cam.com/video/t5r1jB2NJWU/w-d-xo.html
The melanin look more defined 💕
Is Camilla rose black owned?
Yes
Does the Melanin Haircare have glycerin in it?
Yes
The Melanin looks slightly more elongating.
I see @bubsbee use Kadima Curl Define Pudding, now that’s what you call results. Not a popular brand yet! But their products are amazing!
I refuse to spend $10.00 for shipping, for a total of $26.00, for a butter. Since I have 3 tubs of Almond Jai, I am just going to pass on Melanin Haircare for now.
free shipping with $50 purchase.
@@vispandex Yes, except there is not $50 worth of products on that site that I want. All I want is the butter-one of it. If I am going to spend $50 just to get free shipping, I might as well go ahead and spend $10 on the shipping for one butter.
@@sherwood9917 true,
Same here. I think I will try it later in the year for the same reason.
Don’t forget to add the $10 shopping cost for the Melatonin!
Melanin is cheaper by the ounce even with the shipping
And if you stock up and buy $50 worth of product, shipping is free.
Melanin side has a little more volume
Melanin side looks ways better
Lovely comparison.
This is random but whats' your name? Whenever I ask a question, I would like to address you by name lol
Achia
No shade to Naptural I grew up watching her videos but I do not plan on buying her products unless it goes in stores. I already cannot tolerate $3.00 shipping. When shipping decreases I might try it. But then again there are many products out here that do the same thing , so is it worth it? No. years ago yes. She’s was better off coming out with a gel 🤷🏽♀️
Great Review! 👍🏽 You know People Complain about SHIPPING cost for Melanin Cream, all you have to do is SAVE your Money! Always have some Money 💰 set aside. Oh yeah! ❤️your channel!😉
I've watched many of your vids did I miss one that says you have a S.T.E.M. career lol
Nah. I don't have a STEM career.
@@ALove4Me I have a question? Is deep conditioner important? My mom deep conditioner my hair?