I had been postponing getting my hair cut for about 3 years. My
hair is to the small of my back, and I didn't want another hack job
that only looked good blow-dried. I was on a mission! I searched high,
I searched low, and then I found her quite by chance (or was it fate?).
Getting your hair cared for by Louise Marie is the best you
could ask for. She is a joy to speak with, knowing her craft inside and
out; she is an encyclopedia of holistic hair advice. Louise Marie puts
you at ease with her down to earth, no nonsense approach, spending as
long as it takes to get it right and beautiful.
My hair was
not doing well. My previous hair cut was still maiming my skull. My
ends were split more than a few inches, it was dry and stuck together,
coarse like a mane. These were not the silken strands I so hoped my
head would house.
Louise Marie taught me how to use the products
correctly, explaining as she demonstrated, letting me feel the
differences occurring immediately. We discussed what I was looking for,
and then she sat me in her big antique barber's chair overlooking Yonge
Street and worked away. Her skill is such that she only uses scissors.
No funny appliances, no chatting up this or that technique. True
artists don't have to market to their clients, their work speaks for itself.
I hadn't had bangs since I was four years old. I was so nervous! I
walked out of their with a new love for my hair, it was shining, light,
more like it used to be when I was younger. All thanks to Ms Longhairs,
her magic scissors and elixers!
When I got home I used the shampoo and deep conditioner
I had purchased every day. The next week I went back for a check up
with Louise Marie. It was much better, but not as good as that first
day. She took the time to go over with me exactly how I was using it,
and explained what I may be doing incorrectly, and what I should do to
improve it (demonstration included!).
I picked up a natural bristle (Baby Kinder)brush and a Flexipick
for the conditioner, some clarifying spray for skin and hair and some
scalp oil. I was excited to go home to try my new products
and
techniques.
It is amazing what a small change in technique can
bring (Major change for the best!). My hair has never been so shiny,
luminous, manageable, tangle free, and most importantly, pettable!
The #27 Chillout clarifying spray works wonders for blemishes and ingrown hairs, the Flexipick is amazing for snags and distributing conditioner in the shower, the brush makes your hair extra soft!, and the scalp oil is refreshing as well as a good excuse to get (or give!) a scalp massage.
My parents were coming into town and our dog desperately needed a bath.
We had no pet shampoo. He has very sensitive skin, it is always flaking
and itchy, with lots and lots of dander and hair that sticks in his
coat.
I thought, if it works for me, why be so selfish? Why
shouldn't extended family benefit as well, animals are deserving of the
joy of fabulous hair too! So I imparted the gift of the Longhairs
shampoo and conditioner to our furry friend. I tell you, he has never
been so clean! He gets compliments on his coat every time we go out.
His skin is clear with no more flakes, a problem he has had for years!
His fur doesn't mat, and this is only after one bath! It has been a few
weeks now and still his coat is magnificent.
Once you have tried, you will never go back! Longhairs clients are for life!
Every product is amazing. Louise Marie graces with samples and stories. I can't wait to try them all and neither should you!
Thank you Louise Marie Longhairs, from the bottom of my heart to the tips of my ends!!!
-Shenandoah
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
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.
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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
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
OK. Long story, but here goes...
I'm 39, been highlighting my hair for years. My hair is considered fine and straight but thick. The past 4 hair lightening sessions were about 100 days apart and I used a process called "Sun Glitzing". This is supposedly all natural (though peroxide is used). My color is great but each time the process was over my hair would tangle. I mean really bad! It felt dry and crispy. I used "silk" shampoo and conditioning products my old regular brand of products Leave In Conditioner, Spray On Protein Spray Gel and Pomade to add shine and separation.
My hair looked good but so much hair was coming out when I combed through after washing and when drying. I started cutting back on the my old regular brand of products Conditioner and Protein because I travel and this was too many products for one head and suitcase! My hair began to tangle, then it began to matte.It took 10 minutes to untangle after washing then when I dry it started breaking and hair was everywhere!
I contacted Louise Marie Longhairs and ordered the Magic Pak.'
I would brush my hair with the Kinder Brush before washing. That took getting use to because it felt like it wasn't going through my hair and only brushing the top layer. But it wasn't breaking my hair. When I first started using the shampoo, it would not lather and my hair seized up and matted more!! I used 1/3 bottle of #10 Conditioner the first washing. Nothing happened. I kept trying different shampoos and masses of conditioner. I would lightly rinse the conditioner out so that some stayed on my hair after washing. I even started adding back the my old regular brand of products conditioner Spray after the Louise Marie Longhairs products. My hair was still tangling and knotting.
THEN, I read the Product Support page on the Louise Marie Longhairs website and I read "...Be sure to thoroughly rinse out all conditioner as this will encourage tangling if conditioner is left on..." I rushed home that nite and massaged in the Scalp Oil (I thought you should only use this if you had some scalp disorder). I (randomly) washed with #22 the next morning and conditioned with #9 Trees Conditioner. I even picked the conditioner through my hair in the shower the way you recommend. I have never taken the time to do that!!
This time I rinsed thoroughly with HOT water then COOLER water. My hair looked matted and tangled after washing but EUREKA, the tangles came smoothly out! I did not add any of my old regular brand of products with yours this time. I used a little Louise Marie Longhairs Styling Gel and dried my hair. My hair was very shiny. No need to add artificial shine products. My hair color was brilliant too!
Since I now have fly aways, broken hair from its previous trauma, I finished with #13 Bliss Tips to smooth them down. My hair looks very healthy today and as of this writing I'm running my fingers through my hair like I always do, and the tangles are almost zero. After today I expect my hair to improve with time. Now I'm a believer in Louise Marie Longhairs Products. I won't ever go back to the "flammable glycols". Thank you so much for your help in healing my hair.
P.S. I really thought all those "medic" named products were for someone with dandruff, scales and gross scalp problems. Now I understand they stimulate and nourish. Live and Learn. :)
(Shining in Texas USA)
ok, first 3 days i got my Magicpack, i used #18, #6 and the 9 Trees conditioner. (well, actually i went insane because they all smelled so good so basically i sat opening all the bottles and sniffed them.) washed my head, went to bed, woke up in the morning. now, usually for my hair to look body-ful and floofy, i must blow dry it upside down, yadda yadda all that crap, but when i woke up, without doing anything else to it, it was FLOOFY! and SOFT! i have never seen my hair look like this. it's as soft as a four year olds!!! and it's full of body!!!
after 3 days, i used #3 shampoo. (this is going to be gross, but this way you know.) i had (pre-Louise Marie Longhairs product days) these icky little itchy raw spots on my head, seborhea i think it's called, and when i used the #3 stuff, those little raw spots scabbed over, and the scabs fell off, and left new pink, non itchy, non raw stuff underneath. how the hell you managed that, i do not know, nor do i care. all i know is my scalp is reeeally nice now.
i love the #11 Magic spray. i LLLLOOOOOOVVVEEEE it. (sorry this is so damn long, but so are the effects of your products, so there :P ) usually, i drive with my windows open. and then my hair is FULL of snarls, acutally my hair usually is snarly, , and just one day into your products i am so serious here, i have NO tangles. i went swimming yesterday, sprayed some #11 Magic on my hair after, didn't comb it, and when it dried, it only needed the tiniest bit of brushing. usually i'd have to sit forever combing it out.
I LOVE THE #19 HONEY BEE LONG HAIR CONDITIONER. my god it smells so good. and my hair is soooo soft! (i'm going to be ordering alot of the #19 honey stuff and another #9 tree rinse in a few days, i'll warn you ahead of time).
before, by the end of the day, my hair would look dusty and stringy, and now even when i get up the next morning, my hair still looks clean and shiny and untangly! you are magic! you know that?!?!?
thank you so much for the pony tailers you send along, they are perfect for karate and work! (ooo, i feel so cute in karate, i caught sight of my hair in the mirrors when we were doing round house kicks, it swung around, all preetty and stuff)
...and the Flexifinger pick! dear god in heaven, i love that thing, cause if i hit a little tangle, i can feel the tension in the comb before i pull too hard on my hair! thank you so much! (i ate all the gum in one day, mmmmm). so the only ones i've tried so far and reviews( i've found i don't need to wash my hair everyday with you stuff cause it stays clean in between):
#6 shampoo- smells mAAhvelous, super shiny hair, scalp didn't itch so damn bad. #9 Tree Rinse- absolutely no tangles in my hair afterwards, soft and floofy. #3 shampoo- brand new scalp. no raw itchies left at all. #19 Honey Bee-Long Treatment; i could eat it it smells so good. hair soft as a baby's. again, makes my hair floofy.
#11 Magic spray- name says it all. i'm permanently addicted. protein shampoo-hair felt immediately soft and thick, strong. super shiny. i feel like rapunzel. now, reactions from people: mom- thought i put my hair on velcro rollers since it had body. Ben- too busy petting my hair to say anything... aunt- commented how shiny and pretty it looked the real shocker: dad and brother (who never notice ANYTHING): commented on it being shiny.
you RULE! take care!
(Georgia USA)
I've been only using the products for a month, I'm sure I'll find many of the other types I'll like too (I have the big magic pack). The pick, comb and brush are also wonderful. Louise Marie Longhairs's always given me help and answered questions right away, so you can't beat the customer service.
Late this spring, I'm hoping to get to her salon in Toronto to have her trim my hair and see how I'm doing. This is the most enthusiastic I've felt in a while about any hair care products and especially in the hair care salon area. I was skeptical at first to be sure, and was worried about the cost. But I am very happy now.
My hair is healthy and growing, even in this dry winter, and I don't have any of the tangling problems I used to. As much as I enjoyed trying out new products all the time, I've got to say I feel a kind of relief at finding one good hair care line. There is enough variety within it to keep me from getting bored. I switch to different products within it quite frequently without any troubles, and buildup is a thing of the past. I don't know if this line is for everyone, although I must say with the variety in it, it just might work for everyone.
(Texas USA)
