My HAIR FELL OUT & INNERSENSE was the CULPRIT| StoryTime (NO CLICKBAIT) 

I just wanted to show you some support. When I turned 30 I started to have all kinds of random allergic reactions that I never had in my teens or twenties. I've also been gaslighted by so many black stylists that I go to an Aveda Salon where the majority of the clients are white. My stylist has curly hair and is Polynesian and he actually listens to my concerns. I've been with him for 7 years and it's taken that long to trust him to color my hair and get my hair to a point that it was healthy enough to take colour and bleach. While my stylist was doing my trims and Olaplex treatments, I found a black trichologist and her daughter in London to explain to me what was going wrong with my hair and my scalp. First they said that I probably had an allergic reaction that triggers inflammation in my scalp. Also I take medication and have oxidative stress and I'm a thalassemia carrier. All these things combined around age 30 and it only took one product to trigger the reaction and yes it can be an organic product Now I only buy small bottles of products with a small number of ingredients on the list and I put nothing on my scalp except the trichologists products or scalp specific store-bought that are not oil-based products. Yes, organic oils make my scalp itch. I work in retail and hair products ( and cosmetics) have an expiration date. Also, the environment that they are stored in can affect the quality of the product. After my trichologists fixed my scalp they told me that for my hair I needed to apply leave-in conditioner and steam every day and apply deep conditioner and steam every week. I also have to shampoo every week especially as soon as my scalp starts to itch!! My trichologists also do not believe in styling products, dyes, extensions, wash and go's and blow dryers. Now I'm not saying I follow everything they say but when I follow their basics to the letter, my hair flourishes and my scalp is calm. Their advice is best practice to do as much as possible especially if you are having issues. One day my Aveda stylist tried a new shampoo on me. and it itched all the way through conditioning and back to the styling chair so I asked him what he used and he took me right back to the shampoo bowl washed it out and started over with a different shampoo and conditioner. That is why he is my stylist. Unfortunately, a lot of stylists are not trained to deal with product issues and they are also pressured by brands to promote their products so they are often too scared to question a brand and push back. Although my salon is an Aveda salon, it's not run by Aveda and it uses other brands. It's run very much like and independent salon and stays true to the owner and founder's vision. my trichologists make their own products so they know exactly what is in them and if a product doesn't agree with a client they can make a bespoke product specifically for that client. It also helps that both professionals work in tandem to spot problems..instead of against each other. My trichologists make sure my hair and scalp is as healthy as possible and my stylist creates a cut and a colour and a style that I can manage at home. I don't let my trichologist trim my hair because they trim it in a way that I can't manage it at home. For an intensive scalp and hair treatment, I go to my trichologists instead of my stylist. I suggest following Curly Chemistry to get an idea of how products are formulated and how they can have a positive or negative effect on your scalp and hair. I hope that you can find a stylist and a trichologist who can get your hair, scalp and confidence back to an acceptable level for you. Hugs. Fellow sister sufferer of hair loss and RU-vid lurker.

Anyone could be allergic to "natural organic products". People are allergic to nuts, fish, etc and they are natural 🤦🏾‍♀️

I stopped going to my curl stylist after she gave me the wrong color and also gave me chemical burns on my face and around my hairline. It wasn’t until I decided to self trim my hair 3 months later that I found split ends (later determined to be compromised cuticles from severe dehydration). I feel for you because I believe these products and practices ruined my hair. I’m glad you are on the mend. Your hair and color look FIRE 🔥

Oh wow. An allergic reaction. I have a gel by Innersense and I’ve never had a problem with it. I’ll be sure to keep an eye on it though. Hair loss is scary and depressing. I’m glad your hair is on the mend.

Ooh, Narada just said in his livestream the other day that innersense was creating issues for people. 👀

So sorry to hear that you went through that! 😢 The innersense line could be organic/natural and still cause an allergic reaction. Hemlock grows out in nature but it's very toxic. I've been learning recently that a lot of products marketed toward natural hair are actually bad for hair. 🫢 I've found most gels in general to be very drying. I don't like how my ends feel after I use them for more than a couple days. Glad to hear that your doctor and new stylist have you back on track to healthy hair! The colour and cut look wonderful and I'm sure it will grow back beautifully. I've seen other people recover from similar hair loss, from a bald spot to midback, so it will happen for you! 🙏🏼

I just got to the last part of your video and I want to say publicly THANK YOU for standing up for me! I truly appreciate you Tammy‼️♥️💯 Also, thank you for being brave enough to share your story. I know it’s not easy to do. I have mad respect for you beautiful! 💯♥️🙌🏽

So sorry you went through that. Glad you’re on the mend. Please note that organic or natural doesn’t mean you won’t have a reaction. People can be allergic to organically grown items. People are allergic to nuts, different oils, strawberries, apples and although extremely rare there are people can even be allergic to water. Organic only means grown naturally without pesticides etc. it doesn’t mean you are not allergic or intolerant. Best bet is to check the ingredients of the innersence against the stuff you like and note which ingredients are in the innersence, but not in your normal stuff, and avoid those ingredients going forward.

One of the things that put me off of blackgirlcurls is that they spoke down to people so much, and made people feel like they couldn't trust their own experiences or intuition. I remember Aiesha constantly saying 'you just don't get it' when referring to hair, you would think they were talking about rocket science smh. They made us feel like our experience of dry hair was wrong. Love the colour of your hair by the way.😊

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is not ok! I am so sorry that you had to experience this. Sending you so much love ❤

I’m so sorry this happened to you thank you so much for telling your story and I hope all the very products and health and wellness comes you way as that must have been a horrible time to go through. Don’t listen to anyone else who tries to gaslight or dismiss or discredit what you’re saying.

Thanks for sharing your story! So sorry that this happened. Glad you took those actions, reported them and have found new products that work for you!

So sorry for your hair loss. Happy to see your hair is on the mend. So I’m not crazy. Bgc claims to be brand agnostic, but I always felt like they had some sort of arrangement with Innersense.

Let me say first I am so sorry this has happened to you. You are so brave for making this video and Sharing your experience. Yes there is something definitely and I am reassessing my product. And your color is beautiful and you have such beautiful curls.

So happy you chose to make this video and I am so sorry about your experience. It's awful to suddenly lose your hair. I had a terrible time with all the Innersense products I tried. They made my hair hard, stiff and dry. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong, but my stylist (not a CIK stylist, just a regular natural hair stylist) told me to stop using them immediately. Even though BGC might have suggested these products before their partnership so there wasn't financial gain, they also pushed them forward in a way that made it clear that they wanted some kind of partnership or something that would allow them to profit from the relationship. They also made it seem like if something they used didn't work for you that you couldn't possibly be telling the truth. It was always, "It's your fault." There is no one product or method that is going to work for every person out there. The comments on this video alone make that clear. We all have different experiences and we should all feel comfortable trusting our gut.

So sorry this happened to you. So thankful you did not have oermanent hair loss. I have not used Innersense but I had an allergic reaction to Uncle Funky's gel. I learned I am allergic to nettle. It scared me so much I took it out of my house immediately. Glad you are on the mend!

Thanks for your video! I am sorry this happened to you. I think what we AND some professionals need to realize is that everything isn't for everyone. AND that some people will have allergies and sensitivity to products that many other do not. Your clinician should not have minimized your concerns especially when you had proof. She should have said to wash it out and had you come back in ASAP. We can be allergic to organic products. Also a lot of stylists don't know how to use Innersense so they don't teach their clients. Innersense needs TONS of water added. Also be careful of products that use several essential oils. If they don't have the proper carriers they can be harmful to your skin. I am so happy your hair and you are on the road to recovery.

Girl thanks for sharing. I stay away from these salons and "stylists". I learned how to do my own natural 4C hair and don't need to depend on anyone to make my hair cute. I do it ALL myself and love my hair. Also, I tried some of the Innersense Products a couple of years ago and they made my hair tangle up badly. It was strange. As expensive as they are, I threw them all away.

I’m so happy to find your video! In November 2023, I was on my sofa and felt coolness on the top of my scalp so I went to the mirror and saw a bald spot about the same as you. Also, my hair was coming out from the scalp. Keep in mind Innersense was the most recent product in my hair arsenal. Trying to figure out what was going on I deduced it was either the hair color I was using at home or the Innersense. So I decided to forgo the use of color and Innersense. Fast forward 6 months later my hair is on the mend and the gapping bald spot is recovering. In short, Innersense is NOT my friend, we have severed ties and I have gone back to co-washing every 2-3 days and using a gentle shampoo 1-2 twice per month and clarifying as needed. Thank you for confirming I’m not alone in my thoughts regarding this product.

Innersense products have gradually given my discomfort at back of my head and now seeing online there are many experiencing similar issues as me. I’m definitely going to follow my intuition as you’ve said and phase them out of my routine. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

I don't know how they can bill this gel as botanical or organic when it contains potassium hydroxide, which is LYE. It, also, contains gluconolactone, which is an acid much like glycolic acid. This is not a toxic ingredient but it can cause irritation and inflammation of the scalp, which can lead to excessive shedding. I think companies, like this one, count on us not reading and researching their ingredients and, instead, relying upon the hype of marketing and money deals with certain influencers. I pray for the full recovery of your scalp and if your beautiful hair ❤

You definitely are not alone. I had an allergic reaction to ICH and UFD. My scalp was super itchy. I ditched all Innersense products, UFD, and my stylist after talking to my dermatologist.

I’m so glad I came across your video. Although I didn’t experience hair loss my hair was definitely dehydrated and feeling extremely rough. I finally followed my intuition and stop using all of their products. When I came to the end of the video and realized we had the same stylist, I was floored. I only went to her once but I stopped the process before returning. Yes something isn’t right with Innersense products.

Thank you so much for sharing this!!! It was extremely informative

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I also had a negative reaction to Innersense products. I had a lovely experience of a cut and shape with a curly hair stylist $$$. I was so happy with my look and was about to order the products but started noticing that I was starting to tingle in my head, face, etc. So 3 days later I was in my shampoo bowl. Upon reviewing the ingredients, I realized there was aloe in the product and over the years I've come to realized that is one product I cannot tolerate- which is right in line with my banana and latex allergy. With some products the reaction is immediate. So needless to say. I now investigate before purchasing and by no means will I trash the product because what doesn't work for me may and has worked for others. I'm so happy you were able to recover your hair loss. And THANK YOU!! for sharing your experience! ~Lynn C

Thanks for this informative video! I appreciate your candidness 😊

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I use innersense hold gel and have had no problem. It definitely gives me pause though. I'm glad your recovering. Thanks for sharing.

Very interesting video. I had major issues a few months into the BGC method when I started last year. It started well but my hair started changing after 3-4 months. My curls weren't defined any more, my hair was getting thin and I had scalp issues which my GP said was sebhorric dermatitis without actually assessing my scalp 🙄. I wondered if it was a reaction to Uncle Funky’s or Innersense products. I still have bald spots which don't seem to be growing back but the rest of my hair is growing back thicker now, however you can see the difference between the new growth and old hair as the old part is thin and stringy. I still use the shampoo, conditioner and serenity smoothing cream (as a base) but use a different gel which isn't botanical. I might need to take a break from their products and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for bringing awareness!

Right there with you with Innersense. I’ve stopped using their shampoo and conditioner products. I had hair thinning dramatically. Starting to loose much hair over time in clumps and I’m super healthy. My hair started breaking where it looked like I had been electrocuted, it is terrible. It was maddening when other people try to blame my body for the issue which it wasn’t my body and no one can tell me otherwise!! Stop using that brand! Keep conversation open keeping awareness of companies that are ripping us off. Keep up the communication

You are very courageous for making this video. Very sorry that this has happened to you. I am a guy that uses Innersense products and so far everything is okay. Of course what works for me might not work for you and vise versa. I myself am going through thinning issues (thinning at the crown before I tried this brand so it is not the reason) and at the temples. I am currently on oral medication, topical minoxidil and micro needling to try and get my hair back. Having beautiful curly/coily hair is something to be proud of. It takes a lot more care, but once it's cared for, it makes a world of difference which is why I understand why you are spiritually connected with your hair. I am still searching for the best combination of curly hair products that not only hydrate my hair, but does not induce hair fall by irritation or dermatitis.

Great video Tamz❤I’m here from AHG recent live, having recurring scalp issues and didn’t realize these can result from product allergies and sensitivity, of course dermatologists never mentioned this as I’ve seen at least 4 in the past 10 years. Hoping I can root out the unresolved cause of concern!

I thank you so much for making this video. I’ve been eyeing their products but I’m gonna stick with my soultanicals

You are so welcome. So many companies also don't list all ingredients. I had a severe reaction to some of Aveda hair and skin products as well. The Allergy clinic reached out to them. They would not reveal all ingredients. So I made a decision to stop using the product line all together. So definitely test everything. Be well

I'm sorry this happened to you. I too jumped on board with BGC's and used the tried and true Uncle Funky's Daughter with Innersense ICH. My hair felt stripped and dehydrated afterwards. I ended up returning the products to the store. For that price point I was not pleased with the results and I know the application can be a little tricky. I have been maintaining my hair as best as possible since my big chop in August 2022. I am still on the hunt for a cosmetologist in my area. Best wishes on your journey. 🤗

So sorry you’ve been through this. But my hair & scalp just loves Innersense. I’ve had bad seborrheic dermatitis and it’s one product line that does not aggravate it - it’s actually made it better. And my hair is thriving, even as a bleached blonde. Been using it for years, recommended by a curl specialist that has no affiliation to any type of “program” at all. Just goes to show that we’re all so different in terms of how we respond to both individual ingredients and also the entire formulation. Because reactions could be to either, and whether they are “organic” may not matter at all. Allergies can also develop at any time.

I'm so happy you made this video. I've been slowly removing their products cause my scalp can't last more than 2 days without it feeling itchy and getting flakey. Ima just go back to using Camille Rose Naturals lol.

You can be allergic to organic products. Being organic doesn’t keep some people from having a reaction.

I too learned the hard way to approach the some of the BGC methods with caution - and with close consultation with a stylist, in addition to plenty of research on folks' experiences. One of the products they heavily encourage negatively impacted my hair. When I was using the so heavily discouraged oils and butters, I never dealt with breakage and loss. It may not be the product itself, but my hair just wasn't responsive, so I've decided to move forward with other products, including those I formerly used.

Im so sorry that you went thru that, and im glad you are speaking up on it. At this time, I'm only using their conditioner and theor leave in. bc their so expensive. Thats the only products ive had success with thus far. I initially came across your video bc im looking for dupes

My hair & scalp loves Innersense. I’ve had bad seborrheic dermatitis and it’s one product line that does not aggravate it - it’s actually made it better. Been using it for years, recommended by a curl specialist that has no affiliation to any “program”. Just goes to show that we’re all so different in terms of how we respond to both individual ingredients and also the entire formulation. Because reactions could be to either. So sorry you’ve been thru this.

I'm so sorry you experienced this ,I had a reaction to synthetic hair white bumps and a lot of itching I spent 260 dollars on those braids but after 4 days of no relief and on going itching and my scalp was beginning to also become red I took the braids out and I listened to my inter wishen and everyone said yes you were having an reaction to the synthetic hair so happy I listened to myself and I'm happy you are on your way to a head full of healthy hair.

Thanks for the valusble info that you shared. I have been following BGC for a year and using Innersense shampoos , conditioners, and UFD. I noticed that my hair has been shrdding more each wash. Then I went to a dermatologist that told me that my hair was thinning. I brought the Innersense products to her office which she didn't even look at and didn't give me any treatment. So I am now in the process of going to another dermatologist. I will mention some of the ingredients in the Innersense products to the next dermatologist. I really like the wash and gos and hope that I can continue to do it with some new gels that doesn't cause any more shedding.

I have a little update: So I took pictures around the time that I was using the innersense conditioner I noticed some thin spots, being that I still had damaged hair follicles from getting relaxers as a kid I figured it was that. I had ran out of the innersense conditioner and didn't bother repurchasing it. Took photos recently and noticed that my thin spots weren't so thin anymore. Its not hard to figure out the common denominator, any remaining innersense products that I may have no matter how full will be going in the trash.

Thank you for sharing Sis. So sorry this happened to you.

My stylist has a suite so it’s one on one. When I see her it’s just us I hope your hair and scalp return to go good health and you find a comfortable stylist.

Sis, hair loss is so devastating. I have been there and my self esteem tanked. When I ask the stylist, she said it was my menopause. I am now stylist, chemical, hair dye, and heat free. I may roller set on medium heat.

I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. I just want to say that essential oils can be extremely sensitizing and irritating when not used in safe concentrations. So it may not necessarily be The products are not organic, It's more so that organic products don't always equal skin safe/hypoallergenic. If the products are not buffered and properly ph balanced it can create a problem. If you were to accidentally spill Is any pure essential oils on your skin it can cause a chemical burn. Please keep this in mind so that you don't have any future issues with any other product lines.

You’re so right! We are definitely doing too much to are hair, trying to many hair products and the stylist are just not seeing the damage or caring what’s going on. I am going back to use leave in conditioner, creams and oil!

Thank you for sharing this video. I thought I was going crazy. My scalp has been itching and burning like crazy since using Innersense. I’m going back to using my old and trusty Alba botanica shampoo and conditioner which I have been using for over 10 years with no issues whatsoever. I still can return my Innersense products since I recently purchased them. God Bless you and your hair and health journey

Thank you for sharing your story. I've had allergic reactions to Innersense, I Create Hold and I Create Definition. My scalp, forehead and ears would itch like crazy for days even after washing it out.

You can still have an allergic reaction to organic, natural, high-quality ingredients. Organic neem oil didn't agree with my sensitive skin and gave me an eczema flare up. She should have done a patch test first

Hi. After seeing your video I can only say that I am really sorry for the issues that these products have caused to you and I hope things get better for you. I don't live in the USA, but I have curly hair and the curly hair content I consume the most is from african-american/black women from the US as I use TikTok and IG a lot. Since a couple of months I am constantly getting in my FYP or while searching content associated with the 'BGC method' and stylist that use the same techniques/products as them. The first 'red flag' I saw was that ALL these stylist use the same products: either Innersense, AG care and Malibu (this last brand is for clarifying mostly as I saw and/or for hard water removal) not more recommendations (aside from the ones you get by paying in their page). The second thing is that they don't use (as I saw) deep conditioners/hair masks, also as you said no leave in (to put two o three gels after washing like the Uncle Funky's Daughter, Innersense 'I create hold' and from the brand Trepadora or a combination of gel + foam) and sitting in a hooded dryer or diffusing for quite some time without heat protectant because it's an 'indirect source of heat'. Also I've seen that for example, the shampoo + conditioner they recommend from AG care has as one of the active ingredients apple cider vinegar, and I've seen this exact product recommended only for clarifying and to use it once or twice per month, not as an all purpose shampoo. I've seen cosmetic chemists saying that for example, the shampoos from Innersense have too many oils and the surfactants aren't really the best to remove sebum, dirt, oil from the scalp, etc., and it's quite funny because they avise to avoid oils/butters in the top 5 ingredients on the product (or using them in raw) but half or the product (or more) as it's in the case of AG care is a bunch of oils. And God forbid you criticize their method, you'll be always on the wrong and they're always right. I prefer to stick to the products that have worked for me and invest in seeing a dermatologist/trichologist before using any products. Also I've realized the US has looser regulations with the ingredients in cosmetic products, not the same happens in the European Union and even in Canada. That's all I wanted to say, I really hope you can recover your health completely. :)

I just bought 3 Innersense products and although I haven’t tried them they are going right back to the store after hearing your story. I have had a bad experience with Giovanni products so I can see natural herbal ingredient products like these causing problems. Sorry this happened and thank you for sharing!

My new stylist said my hair was severely dehydrated too. That’s after following said method and believing my hair was the complete opposite! According to my dermatologist I also, had an allergic reaction to the botanical gels. It’s crazy how we are going through this and experiencing this! LISTEN TO YOUR HAIR!!! 💯

My hair has been falling out recently and I thought it was from hormones, covid, etc. The more I think about it this all started when I started using the Innersense products. I was ignoring it, but now I am going to trust my gut. Thank you!

thank you for sharing. I no longer use Innersense products. I started using Adwoa and Miche products. I find those brands better addressed my specific hair needs.

I think it’s all the essential oils.. I’ve also experienced the same problem. A lot of people are allergic to essential oils without knowing.. plus they are SO POTENT and STRONG in innersense

I need to do a little research to see when I started using Innersense. My daughter has lost hair and I had started using ICH on her hair. After I noticed how much of her hair fell out, I stopped using it etc. I feel sick to my stomach right now. I will have a hard time if this is the reason for her hair loss.

I definitely think there is a problem with allergies in general in the world at the moment. That' why some people don't have a problem with some products and others do.

A good friend shared your video and I applaud you for sharing your story. Someone recommended Innersense I Create Hold to me, but the ingredient list includes potassium hydroxide. I know some companies claim to use only a small amount of hydroxide for I forgot the reason, but I don't think putting any kind of hydroxide, sodium or potassium, in our hair is helpful to us especially in light of the studies that show how damaging it is to our health. In 1999, I had a bad reaction to a texturizer that took out my hair. Normally I did it myself but wanted to treat myself, so I went to a salon to have it done. During our consultation, I gave her the product I wanted her to use (mild strength) and said it only needed to be in my hair for a very short time. All I wanted was to loosen my curls a little, not straight hair. Pretty soon after application, my scalp started to burn, and the hair stylist was nowhere to be found. I got out of her chair and went to the sink to rinse my hair in cool water. She appeared suddenly and I told her to get the product out of my hair, etc - she said it's only been 5 minutes! I told her that was 3 minutes too long! When she finally got all of the product out of my hair, I asked her what she used - and she said extra strength - because I had coarse hair and she thought blah, blah, blah. I was so angry I couldn't stay there another minute and left. I washed and conditioned my hair again when I got home to ensure all of the product was removed. Others said I should have sued her, but I was only concerned with my hair. That product dried out my hair and caused it to break off. I did most of what you suggest, saw a dermatologist, for medical care and have my hair trimmed every 3-6 weeks by a barber until all of my damaged hair was removed. I have never used any chemical in my hair since then and have been natural ever since. I still worry about ingredients, so I only do my own hair; using ayurvedic products and a wonderful deep conditioner made by two people I trust. Thank you for speaking up about product reaction and providing instructions on good practices to follow. Bless you and continue to speak up.

When she said cease to exist letter I was dead 😂😂😂😂

Thank you for sharing. I also noticed an allergic reaction when using ICH and UFD. I’ll get little fine pumps on my forehead.

FDA regulation needs to happen. I broke out in hives all over my upper body after using Innersense I create volume while in the shower. I started sneezing initially, and then later started with itchy bumps. I’ve got pics. One thing to note though, we can be allergic to natural products too. I used a natural skin care line that I purchased from an aesthetician. I spent about 500. My face would itch when I used the products. I called the aesthetician, and she didn’t seem to believe me. She recommended that I pick up PCA Clini Calm. Clini Calm is a steroid cream. Now, I stay away from products with long ingredients lists and essential oils etc because I’ve had atleast two instances where these “natural” expensive product lines didn’t work for me. I hope you have continued success in regrowing your hair, and we must remember to listen to ourselves. We know our hair and bodies better than anyone.

Some natural/organic ingredients can cause skin reactions too.

thank you. you confirmed an awful lot. im a women much older than you. I have never experienced so much distrust in the industry. I have not been to a salon since 2011. I take care of my own hair I have real trust issue. Im too old for any hair setbacks. I have innersence in my stash---a number of samples and a full size deep conditioner. never used them. cannot tell you why. and this 3 /4 gel process that is everywhere. WHY??? This is being pushed on us. Lets stick with what we know. And there are good salons out here.

I stick to Kinky Curly Curling Custard. It’s an old faithful. My new favorite gel and topper is Enbba naturals gel. Awesome gels alone and in combination.

Ty for sharing. I had an allergic reaction to the products as well. My scalp itched so badly it felt like bugs crawling on my scalp. There were none! I do not have dandruff or psoriasis, etc. there was no other explanation. I stopped using the products and the problem ceased. I went back to my trusted Keracare shampoo and conditioner.

I believe you have enough knowledge to manage your own hair. Too many stylists don’t manage natural hair in a healthy manner. Take time to read labels and look up some of the ingredients, you’ll learn the best products that work. Many products still have “icky” chemicals although labeled organic.

Thank you for sharing this video. If a product is not hypoallergenic it may cause an allergic reaction. Organic does not mean hypoallergenic. I personally can use Innersense products - but I stay away from any product that have avocado because I have a sensitivity. I'm also thinking some products that have aloe may cause me irritation. Organic does not mean hypoallergenic. Anything can cause an allergy. Dr. Fo Adunni has allergies and she is a really great resource for products that are, for example, unscented since the allergies impact her sinuses and asthma. There are some really good Black cosmetic chemists you can follow, such as Javon Ford, who have great explanations on what goes into products to make them useable for consumers. Organic usually means a certain percentage of the ingredients is organic. Other agents are used to preserve products so they don't spoil, etc. I really recommend hearing what cosmetic chemists have to say because as regular folk, we can get it wrong when it comes to thinking certain chemicals (organics are also chemicals) are good vs bad, based on what we think we might know about them. Again, organic, botanical does not mean hypoallergenic. I appreciate that you had a gut instinct about it. It's an unfortunate lesson for you but thank you for sharing this experience with all of us. - which is why I stay away from certain products.

It’s probably better to say that you’re allergic to something in that product. Is your doctor a Dermatologist? You might want to find out what you’re allergic to because other products might have that same ingredients.

I am so sorry that happened to you. I have (SLE) Systemic Lupus and it's uninvited relatives. I have severe allergies year round. I do my best now my Allergist and Dermotologist test a lot before I use a lot of products by skin patch test. I get allergy shots 6 injections every 2 weeks. I use to get weekly. It's trial and error. They always tell me if between visits put products first on inside of wrist or neck wait to see if i react before purchasing. However i have had stylist use Shea Moisture,Eco Styler gel Dr. Miracles and i broke out horribly lost hair eyes swollen. I only go in for a haircut now. With my hair blown out. The curly cut doesn't work for me. I will only blow out my curls when i need a cut. I use a lot of fragrance free products no perfume do a twist out. I am in Fitness i wash my hair every 3 days. Sometimes i may stretch to 4 or 5. By then my scalp itch bad. So i definitely would recommend seeing these Dr. And getting a skin patch test. Wish you the best

Oh my gosh! I did a pixie cut a hair ago and I have been using this for a year and my hair is so thin. It was recommended my a curly hair specialist. I always had a feeling it was innersense. I have never seen my hair this thin before.

I tried the Innersense leave in from Dec 2021 to Mar 2023. I used it with every other wash, and it would leave my hair dry too. My scalp was always 'hot' and itchy. I feel the conditioner reacted to my blow drying, and made , whatever ingredient, burn my scalp more. My crown is still very choppy, but slowly growing back.

Whew glad I saw this was going to buy today.

This is horrible. Honestly these products were recommended to fill their pockets. They tried to have BW buy from a white company saying it’s better formulated than what Black owned companies have created for our hair. I am going to stick with soultanical because they have amazing products. I think they were able to quickly take advantage of us because they looked like us.

thanks for sharing your experience

I was only using the i create hold for a while. My hair didn’t start falling out until I started using the shampoo. I was using the gel and that was it for a while then I said let me buy the shampoo and boom my hair dries out stop growing and start thinning. I thought it was my health

This happens to my daughter when I use Innersense! The hair shedding is insane!

I DONT LET NOBODY DO MY HAIR.. Ipray you learned from this.. Do ur own hair.. most stylist just want the dust don't really care but the clients... SMDH 😢

Despite what my stylist recommended I use a leave in conditioner. Ultimate, we have to decide what’s best for our hair. I do love my curly cut though!

Sorry that happened to you! The 4U By Tia was a 🙅🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️🙅🏽‍♀️ for me. Not sure if it’s the Hemi15 stuff in her products, but it had my scalp sooooo dry and itchy! Scratching my scalp sounded like sandpaper!! The shampoo, conditioner, leave in, gel…all of it! I took that stuff right on back to Walmart and got a refund.

I’ve only used Innersense Hydrating hair bath, Conditioner and I Create Hold gel. Some people are allergic to certain ingredients. Some people are allergic to Uncle Funky Daughter Curly Magic. I hope you saw a Dermatologist. I’ve used certain Deva Curl Products but I never had issues with it or Curly Magic.

When I started my natural hair journey, I experimented with products. My hair was healthy and beautiful. One day I tried orx biotin volume shampoo/ conditioner. But I then noticed my healthy natural hair kept falling out non stop. I went to Amazon to see reviews one lady who is white wrote a reviewed saying she experienced Severe fall out. I now stick to what I know works. I also learned to never go to professional salons. I went for a trim after I gained lots of length. She chopped a lot of hair. I decided to care for my hair. My hair is extremely healthy it has been 5 months and I gained length and thickness.

Sometimes I mix my products to stretch it with another product; could that have been the case?

Give yourself Grace☺️

Was it the innersense color line bc that line between the shampoo and conditioner has too much protein

Organic products absolutely can cause allergic reactions, ask your dermatologist.

My daughter has used their products for a year. She now has a thinning middle part with patches of hair missing. The dermatologist thinks it’s alopecia areata, but now I’m wondering if it’s not Innersense. Has anyone been diagnosed with AA for it to actually be an allergic reaction to Innersense? 🙏🏼

BGC didn’t have a partnership with Innersense when they started promoting those products. The partnership came later. It sucks about your hair loss. Hoping it grows back.

I used (I created hold ) one time in a small section of my hair. It made my hair so hard like it was HARD I Immediately washed it out. Innersense is a very expensive product brand. It is not made for my hair Periodt. Queen I hope in time your hair grows back healthier,thicker fuller n long.

Did you have a reaction with the shampoo and conditioner, or icreatehold ?

I used "I created hold" and it dried my hair out. I returned it right back to ulta. No ma'am.

So sorry you experienced this. I experienced something similar but due to Psoriasis. Losing hair is traumatic for a woman. I’m glad you are back on track and growing healthy hair. I think UFD and ICH may be causing me an itchy scalp. Time to make some changes.

This is soo crazy bc I felt like I was having an allergic reaction to innersense. I contacted them and asked them about the lemon oil in their I create hold and asked could it be formulated without it and they said no. I have had an extensive allergy test and basically Im allergic to outside. All grasses and pollens. I dont agree with putting citrus oils in hair products or skin products period as they are a common irritant

I bought ICH a month ago due to a product review and haven’t used it

I Never had any reactions in my LIFE. Now my scalp itches badly and it smells moldy after using ICH even after washing ... The other comments Saying people have reactions to organic products doesnt make sense for the volume of people with this issue ...

Hello. So sorry you had this experience. Just curious to know if you’ve tested for alopecia also. I’ve had alopecia and the bald spots look very similar to that condition.

My scalp burned every time I used innersense so I had to stop using it, as much as I liked the look of it. Had to change products. Made me sad.

This product should be off the market I’ve heard others say they hair was affected also by using all this brand products.

Thank you for sharing this. I’m not a fan of Innersense or BCG. My shedding increased when using Innersense conditioner and I hated how stiff and dry I create hold left my hair. It seems to me that BCG’s priority is how the hair looks instead of the health of the hair. I recently went to a stylist that followed their methods and I hated how limp, dry, and stiff my hair was afterwards.