Product Disappiontments

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

My hubby also had the same reaction...and Harley also smelled even worse the nest day. I emailed and asked Espree if they will send us some free samples of their Silky Show shampoo and their silkening serum. Can't wait to give that a try!

Tammy

Hey girl - our hubbies have good noses! They know STINK when they smell it, LOL!! Let me know how the Silky Show Shampoo and the Silkening Serum works out for ya ok?? We are always willing to try new products, as long as they don't smell like bug spray, lol!

[TammyJM]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Hey girl - our hubbies have good noses! They know STINK when they smell it, LOL!! Let me know how the Silky Show Shampoo and the Silkening Serum works out for ya ok?? We are always willing to try new products, as long as they don't smell like bug spray, lol!

LOL!!!

I made a mistake, Espree is sending us the High Sheen Finishing Spray and also Color Enhancing Shampoo along with the Silky Show shampoo. Not sure where I got "silkening serum". Not even sure if they make such a thing. Anyway, I will definitely let you know how we like it and if smells like bug spray or not.

Tammy

[BlondieGirl87]

Originally Posted by Sherryabear

After reading this thread.......I agree it must depended on the dog.

I use MinkSheen on Gordon. The first time I used it on him I loved what it done to his coat. After his bath , he was shiny and his coat was so soft and no tangles. I loved the smell, it wasn't over powering and I only got a slight scent when I picked him up.
The one thing I have learned about MinkSheen is to shake the bottle GOOD.

Re-reading this thread I thought I'd clarify one thing, I think a lot of my post kind of made it sound like it works on ALL silk coats and doesn't work on ANY modified or cotton coats at all and I didn't mean it to sound that way. I was trying to say that it seems the people who get the best results are those who's dogs have true silk coats. I've seen it work great on modified silk coats as welland a modified silk coat looks exactly like a silk coat but reacts differently to certain kinds of products. However, I am positive there are plenty of people out there who have dogs with true silk coats where MinkSheen has not worked for them. I know I've tried a lot of products for both myself and my dogs that others swear by and I totally hate so just because you have a cotton coat or a modified silk coat I wouldn't say not to try MinkSheen because it might work awesome for you and just because your dog has a true silk coat doesn't neccasarily mean it will work great for them.
Each dog is different and you have to find what works best for you

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by TammyJM

LOL!!!

I made a mistake, Espree is sending us the High Sheen Finishing Spray and also Color Enhancing Shampoo along with the Silky Show shampoo. Not sure where I got "silkening serum". Not even sure if they make such a thing. Anyway, I will definitely let you know how we like it and if smells like bug spray or not.

Tammy

Well - either way...you have to let us know how it works for you! If you get great results, we may just have to give it a try! I really, really LOVE the Cranberry Fields (and of course still the Buddy Wash/Rinse ) but if you find that the Espree products are great then let me know and we'll try those too! And yes...PLEASE let me know how the smell is as well - my husband will kill me if I give Stedman another "bug spray" bath LOL!

[TLC]

I have CC (Shampoo and Conditioner) - I really like how it smells, and it seems to leave Roxy and TJ's coat soft. I have used about 1/2 of the bottle of Ice on Ice (b/c I'm lazy and I have to be careful where I spray it, b/c it makes hardwood floors ICE - so becareful).

I have a full little bottle of Plush Puppy Sea Breeze - I do not like the smell and it made TJ so greesy. If anyone wants it, please PM me, you can just pay shipping

I have the Furbutter, I used it only once on TJ (he has crazy cotton curly and kinky hair) It didn't do what I had hoped - BUT I will try it again before I say No Good for us.

I have the Eqyss Micro-Tek Shampoo and Spray. These definatley smell like bug spray - yuk!!! I don't think they are doing any good for Roxy. She is still itching and has very dry skin, so I am not using this product on her anymore.

I use Cowboy Magic - I use a decent amount on them while they are in the tub, still drenched in water, I rub it all around with my hands and then I towel dry them, brush them and blow dry them. I don't care for the smell, but it does seem to control both of their hair - as long as I don't put too much in!

Then I use my own products. I don't recall brand names, but I have some stuff that's cream like for control and for straightening. As long as I put a little on them it controls the friz and fluff.

I am still looking for the altimate though. They both seem to have dry flaky skin right now, I think from the winter months

[red98vett]

I'd LOVE that Sea Breeze oil if no one has asked for it !!! I'm on my 2nd bottle and it's almost empty !! YOU ROCK !!!

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I'd LOVE that Sea Breeze oil if no one has asked for it !!! I'm on my 2nd bottle and it's almost empty !! YOU ROCK !!!

I just sent Kathryn a PM asking if the Cranberry Fields line has a detangler/conditioning spray because I'm using Pet Silk right now and am about to try the CF. Is the Sea Breeze oil used after the bath on wet hair before combing?? I don't know if CF has a spray for that and since you've used two bottles already, it must be good (at least for your pups)!

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

I just sent Kathryn a PM asking if the Cranberry Fields line has a detangler/conditioning spray because I'm using Pet Silk right now and am about to try the CF. Is the Sea Breeze oil used after the bath on wet hair before combing?? I don't know if CF has a spray for that and since you've used two bottles already, it must be good (at least for your pups)!

Sea Breeze doesn't work well for silky coats - too greasy - TLC is right ...but for a soft coat I found it works really well - I use it after a bath on dry hair only and it makes Chanels hair lay nice and flat and gives it a more moisturized look - I couldn't go without it....it's pricey though...

A Good finishing spray is Crown Royal.....Kathryn_V sent me a sample and I really like that one on Cheri who is silky....and I use the Ice on Ice for her too but she hardly needs any products as her coat is really silky to begin with. I like the Cranberry Fields shampoo and conditioner alot too - but again - only on Cheri

TLC - thank you SOOOOO much !!! you made my day with your generous offer...I added water to mine to stretch it out and it doesn't work nearly as well as full strength

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Sea Breeze doesn't work well for silky coats - too greasy - TLC is right ...but for a soft coat I found it works really well - I use it after a bath on dry hair only and it makes Chanels hair lay nice and flat and gives it a more moisturized look - I couldn't go without it....it's pricey though...

A Good finishing spray is Crown Royal.....Kathryn_V sent me a sample and I really like that one on Cheri who is silky....and I use the Ice on Ice for her too but she hardly needs any products as her coat is really silky to begin with. I like the Cranberry Fields shampoo and conditioner alot too - but again - only on Cheri

Okay, good to know. Although, I've been lead to believe that maybe Tatum has a modified silk coat but I'm going to test the hot/cool theory the next time she lays in the sun. I'll see what Kathryn says about the Crown Royal.

[TLC]

V - You are more than welcome!

[TLC]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Okay, good to know. Although, I've been lead to believe that maybe Tatum has a modified silk coat but I'm going to test the hot/cool theory the next time she lays in the sun. I'll see what Kathryn says about the Crown Royal.

What's the 'hot/cool theory'

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by TLC

V - You are more than welcome!

hahahaha I just want to kiss you !! (I was just on the kissing thread) good thing we're in different states huh ??? ....thank you TLC - that was really awesome of you !!!

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by TLC

What's the 'hot/cool theory'

I've heard that after being outside in the hot sun, if their coat is cool to the touch, that signifies a true silk coat. If it's hot, then supposedly it's a "modified silk" instead. I always thought Tatum's was silk because she very rarely gets a tangle and I don't even brush her but maybe every three days sometimes. The reason I wonder is because statistically the Mink Sheen has worked best on silk coats but it worked horribly for Tatum. That got me wondering. We'll see.....

[TLC]

Oh ok. From what I recall both TJ and Roxy's hair get hot as hell!

Roxy I believe has a soft coat, lots of it, and straight (not straight as a arrow, but straight)

TJ has CARZY hair! It is soooooooooo soft, lots of it, fluffy like, curly like and KINKY - friz like (his tail and on his back)

I just ordered some of the Shampoo from Espree:
Aloe Oatbath Medicated Shampoo

I hope this will help with their dry, flaky and itchy skin

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Well - either way...you have to let us know how it works for you! If you get great results, we may just have to give it a try! I really, really LOVE the Cranberry Fields (and of course still the Buddy Wash/Rinse ) but if you find that the Espree products are great then let me know and we'll try those too! And yes...PLEASE let me know how the smell is as well - my husband will kill me if I give Stedman another "bug spray" bath LOL!

Can't wait to try the minksheen on Bobbi. I will let everyone what I think...........with pics included