WHY I’M QUITTING MONAT AFTER 8 MONTHS | UPDATED PROS AND CONS
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- Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2017
- ❥ Hey guys!!! This video turned out to be very lonnggg. Like over 35 minutes long. Sooo, I decided to split the video up into two parts. This video is going to be the pros and cons that I've experienced with Monat over the last 8 months. I already did a pro and con video when I did my 90 day trail run. My opinions have changed a lot since then, so I hope you guys enjoy this video. It has been a serious hair journey for me using these products. I put a lot of money, hardwork, and faith into Monat but in the end....Detox is the #1 reason why I'm quitting. I will explain more in my Monat Q&A Part 2 video. I'll have that video up in a few days.
Pros:
1) Hair is very shiny!!!! & “looks healthy”
2) Hair is soft - on good hair days
3) Love the Revitalize conditioner !!! - product goes a long way
4) Love the Rejuvanique oil !!! -best hair oil I've ever used
Kinda Pros:
1) It holds color okay. It would probably hold even better if I didn’t have to wash as often.
2) Hair growth is present but noticed it isn’t as prevalent like first few months.
Cons:
1) Detox is still present after 8 months!!!!!
2) Hair is falling out, again. “Shedding”
3) Hair gets tangled easier, experiencing a lot of knots
4) Monat shampoo doesn’t work well with ANY other products
5) Have to shampoo 3 or 4 times, even scrubbing the scalp to get somewhat of a clean hair result
6) Expensive
7) Inconsistent results. One day hair is great then two days later hair feels worse
8) Can not go a couple days without washing hair because of greasy scalp
9) Hair would sometimes feel very dry. Which is odd because scalp is greasy but ends are dry.
Total of 9 Monat orders placed since February 2017
Total money spent on Monat: $378.18
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I'm a cosmetologist so I'd like to think I know a little bit about hair. Your hair does not need to "detox". It's dead, it's not alive, it doesnt create anything that would need to be detoxified from it. It's made of protein called keratin. If, let's say, you have a build up of product, which can happen when using cheap shampoos that have silicone in them or lots of styling products, you can do a clarifying treatment, thats one (count, one) treatment done maybe once or twice a month. This shampoo and conditioner are what we call "thickening" products. They have certain ingredients in them that make your hair feel thicker and look nicer, but they are actually extremely drying to your hair (the dryer the hair, the more volume it has) and it can cause your scalp to over-produce oils to compensate for the drying aspect of the shampoo. Hence why you have dry ends and a greasy scalp. These thickening agents do nothing to actually help your hair get healthier, in fact, I argue they make your hair more damaged, as they purposely rough up your cuticle, making your hair more prone to breakage. The "shedding" and tangling youre experiencing is your hair breaking off from being brittle and dry. For some people this happens half way down the hair shaft, others it can happen at the root and leave a bald spot. I would *never* reccomend using a thickening shampoo or product everyday, it's something you use on occasion, or you cycle it with a normal shampoo. Monat is using peoples ignorance about hair and hair products to steal money out of their wallets.
Abby Nicole what shampoo/conditioner would you recommend?
Estefany Reyes hi. I’m a cosmetologist too. I would recommend you go to a salon(even great clips) and get yourself some TiGi, matrix, or whatever they’re selling. You may find some name brands at Target or Walmart, but don’t be fooled, they’re not professional grade and are often watered down. Look up professional hair care lines and see if you can find them in a Sally’s if you don’t want to go to a salon(not having a license limits your access to professional products because as professionals we know the chemicals in products and how these chemicals will react. It’s not as simple as people brush it off as and should be left to us. You visit a professional for everything else that goes wrong with your body, so please trust us. We paid for school and are constantly educating ourselves thereafter. Trust us darlings). This girl in the video is clearly not a professional and is low key spreading misinformation. Check your beauty gurus credentials. Also, MONAT is expensive as hell compared to matrix which is a great professional brand if you’re on a budget. Also, most people often have a friend or relative that is a hairdresser or cosmo. Ask them if their comfortable purchasing professional products for you.
Haley Kubala thank you
Hair does not detox. Skin does, scalp is skin...
@@estefany3725 Or you can order salon quality haircare from the company I partner with. No toxic chemicals and less expensive. Same with skin care.
I’m just sick of girls hopping in my inbox trying to sell me monat lol
just because someone had a bad experience doesn't mean the products are bad. they work wonders for me and my friends. we never had a problem with the products
maryam jafari true. Monat has helped my friends grow their hair! Has helped the guys in my fam grow a lot of their hair back! Monat has helped my hair tremendously!
Oh my God... Me too!
Junnell Quillera en USA it gets annoying!! When I get a dm I’m like oh she wants to be friends and then starts the “I have an amazing business I am able to work from home” blah blah blah.
I know! Always the same. And they want make you feel bad because “do you like money right?”
I am so glad you posted this, I have had the same problems. My daughter has had amazing results. I have been in detox for 7 months with small bouts of okay hair. I finally called it.
R u withdrawal I'm a man n I don't understand
Thank you for sharing this! I’m looking forward to your Q&A video. I started watching your Monat videos before & after I started using Monat & it’s month 3 and I’m still experiencing detox (which I combat with dawn dish soap) but I’m trying to go until I finish off the bottles to see what I think about the products.
Hello! This post was from a long time ago but I came across it last night and thank you so much for posting this out here for people. I have been doing Monat for a little over 5 months and last night after watching this I decided to stop Monat. After months of a greasy feeling/looking scalp and countless messages to others trying to figure out why and what to do..I just couldn't do it anymore! This morning I went back to using regular Pantene shampoo/conditioner and the before and after pictures/results are insane! My hair feels incredible today! No grease and honestly my hair feels Fuller! I do also believe that it was making my hair fall out around my scalp area as well. But I wanted to tell you that you are NOT a special case! ALL of your cons we're exactly what I have been going through! And I tried so many different systems to help improve my greasy looking/feeling hair and nothing worked. And don't get me started on how long you have to rinse and scrub your head just for it to look dirty. Thanks again!
The best part of getting my hair done is the wash. It’s so relaxing! Especially when they scrub your scalp 😌
Yessssss💗💗💗
Very good review on this! Love that you tried it 8 months before quitting and reviewing!
she keeps saying negative things everytime she's mentioning the pros, that proves there's really not much pros in my opinion
It’s called a bias. One person vs millions of people who use the product.
@kiauna v I highly doubt that. Lol
Thank you for being so honest!!
Thank you for making this video. Some girl in my program has been posting about monat for the past couple months and it's just been really hard to watch. It always seemed sketchy. When I started researching more and more and found this video it really open my eyes. I don't know how someone could sleep at night scamming people.
I’ve been using garnier sleek and shine line without parabens for 2 years. I drink lots of water, take supplements, work out and watch my diet. My hair doesn’t shed, its very soft and shiny even with occasional color and heat treatments. My point is, I treat my hair first from within and use pretty minimalistic routine. Any time I try these “amazing for hair” products, my hair goes haywire 🤷🏻♀️
I literally do the same thing and use the same shampoo, and not to brag but i have amazing hair with this routine. Long, health and silky using drugstore shampoo. it’s all about money when it comes to Monat!
Thanks so much for this video. I am about 2 months in with Monat and I am literally you. My hair looks very very similar to yours and I have a naturally oily scalp. This “detox” is getting worse and not better. I’m not sure I’m ready to put any more money into it knowing there is a good chance it will never work. I’ve never had tangly hair or shed a lot but my hair is almost impossible to comb through and comes out by about the handful when I wash it. It’s nice to hear a good honest review and see that this doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. I plan to try for a bit longer but won’t be sticking more money in unless it gets much better.
GURLLLLLL!!!!!! I just got done using Monat for 2 months and this was my exact experience!!! My scalp has not been the same! The dry shampoo is awful! And washing my hair every other day is not ideal!!!
You are so fun to listen to, that I could listen to you for an hour.
Lol thank you!!!
Thank you for posting this, I’ve had all of the same effects from Monat. I REALLY wanted to love it. I used it for 6 months exclusively and I’m finally giving up. My hair looked great for the first month and then it was downhill. The hair loss the past couple of months was just insane and I couldn’t take it anymore. My scalp was oily as well and I couldn’t skip as many days in between washing, yet the rest of my hair was so dry. I have very straight, fine hair and I started feeling like I had a build up on my hair shaft causing my straight hair to be flat and frizzy on the ends. Oh and btw...The dry shampoo and hairspray are TERRIBLE, so be glad you didn’t try that. My hair did grow a good amount at first, but the hair shedding is so bad that I’d rather keep the hair I have and have less growth. I went back to alterna clinical and caviar line and my hair is so much better. I think Monat lovers need to understand that these products are not for everyone and that people need to hear honest reviews like yours. I spent a lot of time and money on Monat and it’s refreshing to hear I’m not the only one that had this experience.
I’m at the six month mark and have had the experience you’ve just described! Hair is coming out way too much in the shower, no longer impressed with results and haven’t been for a while. It’s quitting time for me.
Friends have had great results and love it though.
I hate the dry shampoo! It’s crap
I'm so curious to see what you use next!!
I been using monat for 3 month and my hair it’s falling like crazy from the roots and I lot of knots. It’s crazy I’m going to cancel. I’m afraid even to wash my hair
It made your hair so brittle that this is happening to your hair 😭
Thank god i thoughht i was the only one felt like that first use was good second use made my hair feel like chips tbh i dont wanna expose but like half of the ingerdients in the shampoo no pharmacist knows what it is and there is a lawsuit on monat alot peoople had their hair fall out monat = scheme
Thanks for the honest review. I have naturally wavy hair and it tangles up my entire life. I don’t feel I get additional knots because of the products. I use corn starch on my crown in lieu of dry shampoo and it works well with Monat.
it has helped with my curly hair too!
Omg thank you so much for a genuine and honest review! It feels like too many people want to be this honest but can’t bring themselves to.
Good for you for getting out!! 👏🏽👏🏽
No one’s hair needs to “detox” that’s a load of crap pushed by Huns to get unsuspecting victims to fall for their scam!
Lol 🥴 the hair does not detox, the skin does and the scalp is skin. & Quality is expensive
Luisa Arcila lmfao the skin does not detox. The kidneys, liver, colon, and lungs are the only organs that detox.
From google:
Because the skin is the largest organ in the body and can therefore pick up dirt and grime, some believe it is possible to “purge” the skin and remove all the “bad” stuff that’s clogging pores. This isn’t really true.
“There’s no such thing as skin detox from a medical perspective,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Fayne Frey
Why? Because toxins can’t exit the body via the skin.
I just wanna say I really appreciate you making this video. I have been using Monat products since 2020. I had to stop probably about 6 months in because the “dandruff” it created was awful. The marketing producers told me it was just the detox and it would go away but it never did. Anyway I decided to use them again recently because my hairdresser said she loved the products and also because I loved the smell and I loved how the conditioner worked and I loved the dry shampoo. I have had to stop again because the dandruff the products have created are really impacting. You can see flakiness and I constantly feel itchy. When I stopped using in 2020 and went back to drug store products, I was still suffering from that dandruffy shit. It wouldn’t go away. I tried using head and shoulders and it went away for the most part but was still there.... and now I don’t even know what to do. I feel like I’ve made a mistake by going back to using the products because now I’m back to being itchy and I have to restart the dandruff treatment. I’m happy to know I’m not the only one who has suffered such weird complications from using Monat products. So I really appreciate you making the video and telling the truth about your experience. I hate how the marketing producers are always like it’s the best! Without telling people that it might not work for them... cuz it sure as fuck has not worked for me, as much as I wanted it to.
Hey which line did you use? I have super sensitive scalp and find avoiding sls, fragrances, too hot water can help. Oiling scalp not coconut oil though. I'm tempted to try the black shampoo to improve my hair density or the miscellar with added rosemary oil.
So glad you posted this! Its not just you...my hair is falling out, looks and feels dirty...I'm so frustrated. I plan to stop after completing my last VIP month!
Tracy Ogden you can discontinue your VIP account anytime. Just call customer service
Renee Corsey ...thank you! I thought there was a penalty. I asked my rep and she keeps telling me all this is normal..ugh
Tracy Ogden I’m a MP, So I know exactly what you can do, you can go ahead and cancel your account hun. These products aren’t for everyone and that’s ok. Detox is normal to an extent, but if you aren’t happy with your results contact CS and let them know why and have them cancel your account, and if you’ve ordered any products within 30 you can return the bottles and get your money back also.
Renee Corsey. You are such a sweet person. Thank you so much 😘
You are awesome!!!
you hair looks amazing. im black latino. and monat really works for me. also my skin after 10 years trying everything proative sephora products nothing works. but monat did int in less than 4 month im amaze finally able to go out on the street without make up. i gave my proactive product to my ex hubby and it works so great for him i was jealous on that time. we all are different every products doesn't work in every person. dollar tree products works great on some people , everything depend how sensitive is your skin. its like when people work out some take time to lose 5 LB and some can lose them really quick,.
I agree!!! Some cheap products are doing wonders for people just as much as monat is expensive and is doing a lot for others!!
Im so sorry Monat preyed on you.
I was going to try this, thanks for the honest review!
Hey Sammi. Just because of one person's review, you should not let it determine if you should try a product or not. No 2 people will have the same experience. It's all about making sure that whomever you work with on finding out the personalized products for your hair type, has the appropriate experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions
I love the shampoo, I used it once and came to watch reviews!! Is it okay to use just the shampoo??!
What do you think of that??
Hey Cammie. You are more than welcome to use just the shampoo if you prefer, but I personally would not recommend it. I always recommend to follow up with a conditioner in order for your hair to get the best cleanse and conditioning to make it manageable. Please feel free to read out if you have any questions!
"Detox" ooooooooor your body's reaction to products it doesn't agree with.
Exactly
Thank you Destinee! This was super super super helpful for me
I’ve never heard a stylist recommend Monat. In fact every stylist I’ve asked has told me to stay far away from it. As soon as you stop using it your hair will fall out.
My detox lasted about 2 weeks and it was pretty yucky, no matter how many times I washed my hair it wouldn't looked clean, I even used Castile soap a couple times to actually get rid of the oil. But I have to say I like monat, my hair loss has decreased and it's also very shinny. Thank you for these videos.
That's awesome!!! If you love it and it works for you keep on keepin on :)
I'm dying to know what your hairdresser used in your hair for your look! It looks incredible!! 😍
I have used for three months and I’m not shedding. I have liked it so far. Hair looks healthier then what it looked like prior to use.
I love to hear this. I am so happy it is working for you Melissa! Not everyone goes through the "detox" process.
I love too
I experienced the same exact things! I thought I was crazy because so many girls I know believe in it and sell it but I had a horrible experience. Thanks for sharing!
I would recommend revive or IRT shampoo and revitalize conditioner or deep smoothing conditioner and always Masque. I changed my shampoo every 2-3 months too!
My hairstylist uses this on my hair every time I get it done and my hair gets so greasy so fast that I immediately need to clarify my hair
I had the worst detox and I have really oily hair. I used to have to wash my hair every other day, now I can go 3-4 days without washing. It’s amazing and a time saver.
Your market partner should have recommended that you try using either the black shampoo or the intense repair shampoo to speed up the detox process. You should have also been doing regular scalp treatments. I know it sounds weird because you and I both have oily hair, but it works. Adding oil helps moisturize your scalp. You wash it out, and it feels amazing.
As you use it, your hair tends to change also. Several months after finishing detox, my hair seemed to change. So I switched up my products.
Compared to salon products, it’s really not all that expensive for how much you get.
My hair is so much fuller and I have so much more volume. I can see the baby hairs growing in.
And the dry shampoo is a definite favorite. It gives my hair so much volume.
This is bullshit.
I was a 8 monther too..I did a dance and was so happy at first and then I stopped using it and my hair literally broke off so I chopped it all off. ;(
That’s devastating I’m so sorry. Monat is way too harsh for most people.
Your hair is soooo beautiful.
Because of Monat 😂
Thanks for your honest review. Used Monat for 2 years straight up thinned and fried my hair. I originally started using it because I wanted a more natural shampoo and conditioner. Prior I had very little split ends and no breakage now my hair is way shorter due to breakage. Was signed up as a market partner and never worked the biz cuz I was never sold on it. If I'm paying that much my hair should look bomb. The detox thing is bogus these products cause so much build up and nastiness. I'm totally done with it just praying that my hair can be salvaged. My prediction is that this company will be sued just like Wen.
FoFoJenkins I think wren is worst.
It's definitely not detox...check out Deverne August's page. I do know the more you physically scrub your hair, and it sounds like you do alot in the shower and your doing circular motion, the more oil your scalp is going to produce. If you are scrubbing your scalp and hair so much it's going to get tangled up 🤣🤣🤣 and why were you scrubbing your scalp and hair that much???? You're only supposed to shampoo twice. The more u shampoo your hair, the more your scalp thinks it needs to produce oil...hence your oily scalp every other day..Honestly, you have totally been using the products wrong. I wish people would really research the product well before bashing it. Kinda sad..
Oh please she wasnt scrubbing her scalp the whole time she used it just later on so no that's not it. She is not the only one having these problems and washing your hair should not be so complicated. One wrong move and your hair is fried.
Young living has worked great for me. It’s an essential oil based shampoo
Sarah B Everytime someone has a bad experience they’re told they’re using it wrong. It’s shampoo. Also as a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician....our hair does not detox. It does not happen. If you want to remove buildup use a clarifying shampoo and it’s gone. What’s sad is that y’all just spit out whatever your upline told you to say without even looking into whether it’s true or not...then are insanely rude to the people who had bad experiences.
Thank you for sharing your honest opinion. I could not agree more. I have been using the products for six months and absolutely dissatisfied with the results. The oil is good but not life changing. What products do you recommend? I have used pureology but been many years ago.
Also, my hair is like straw! Anyone else experiencing this? I feel trapped and finally freed myself from my membership. I can finally go back to my favorite products out there!
I'm on my fourth month of using Monat and I've had no detox issues or anything else like you experienced. The only thing is I can't go more than 1 day of not washing.
I had the same issue with the greasy scalp and I was almost to the point of shaving my head. Then I used “HEAD & SHOULDERS: EXTREME ITCH RELIEF” and it was like a miracle. Instantly smooth and clean.
I unfortunately have a surplus that I need to get rid of now, hoping maybe someone who likes it will buy it off me.
You’re not alone! I’ve used it for 7 months and feel so so about it. Hate the styling products. But...I went to the salon and she used all Moroccanoil products and I couldn’t believe how much more I loved my hair when I left! I think I’ll use Monat once a week just to use the products, but I’m not ordering again
+Butterfly0258girl I used MoroccanOil once at the salon too and it was amazing!!! Think I try that again 😊
Thank you for your review girl I was going to get them but now I feel sceptic can you recommend me a brand for damage hair 🤩
what kind of damage? i have split ends and my hair gets tangled a lot. I have been using Monat for 6 months and never had that problem again. everyones hair is different, just because she had a bad experience doesn't mean you would
@@maryamjafari1610 I purchased and IT WAS HORRIBLE MY HAIR IS FALLING HATE THIS PRODUCT AND HAIR ACTUALLY GOT THINNER #MONAT USES RELAXED INGREDIENTS THEY ARE BAD FOR YOUR HAIR
@@TheGio1988a your hair falls for internal reasons. Topical products don’t cause hair fallout unless you’re allergic to some ingredient. But unlikely
Thank you for putting this video out and let us know the truth.
Girl ur body doesn’t do “hair detox”
Thanks for your honest review
I've been using the products for 14 months now. Basically using up my products now. I agree. I bought these products to repair my hair. After 1 year I can say my hair is worse now than when I started. Tangles, dry, frizzy! Only finishing up my conditioners now. Looking forward to starting some better products now! Good to know I'm not alone in this opinion.
Thank you for your honest reviews! I’ve been trying the products and have not been impressed. I was beginning to think I was the only person that felt that way, because most reviews are from markets partners and are extremely positive.
Hey Angela. I am so sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience. Do you mind if I quickly ask if you were referred to use the right products by someone who works with Monat or if you decided to try them out on your own.
Totally Agree! Reminds me of Wen a few years ago. Too Pricey!
same exact thing happened to me. 4 months in and i'm not seeing any improvements
hair also falling out like crazy.
Thanks for your honesty!
Thank you i was so confuse about try it out but now i sure im not buying crap!!!
I found all those tangled issues, and the "detox" periods with a certain line of monat too with the volume line. Then I switched the to Smooth line, and it has been much better!!
I just recently did that as well and it's the lines that make it confusing but once you get the right line it works wonders!
Hi Destinee, I wanted to ask if you were able to get any answers from your doctor on whether you had an thyroid or anemia issues? Not specifically because I want to know if your hair loss was because of monat, but because I pull out A LOT of hair too and I feel like I experience a lot of symptoms of thyroid issues but I have not gotten check yet. I hope all is well!!
Yes I was actually 100% fine and all thyroid/hormone levels were within range. I was very relived when I found this out. Which now looking back is crazy because that only shows that it was the products causing these issues... not my body. Best of luck
I'm glad everything worked out and it was nothing related to your health! ♡♡♡♡♡♡
I had eruptions on my scalp. They said it is detox. I found out I was allergic to MI PRESERVATIVE, pine resin/guar gum , and irritation to limonene found in essential oils.
Problem is they may use too much a preservative . and too much essentials is irritating.
Everyone's experience is different and I am so sorry you had to go through this. It is hard to know what everyone is or is not allergic to. I hope you were able to get the help from a dermatologist and get your scalp back to normal
Did you use all the systems Destinee, or just the revitalizing?
I tried for first time today, and love it. Filmed a video on my channel as well. Good stuff in my opinion
Your makeup is on point boo!
Thank u 😇🙏🏼😄
Hey Destinee! Question for you. I haven't tried Monat yet, but I'm super skeptical. Do you think some of their products, like the Rejuvenique oil or the Rejuvabeads will work properly while using a different brand of high-quality products? Like you mentioned in the video, you may still use the Revitalize conditioner along with other salon products. I am wondering if I should order the Rejuvabeads to try along with other non-Monat products.
Love this video by the way! Very helpful!
I have been using the Rejuvenique Oil with my other non-Monat products and I haven't experienced any problems. I tried using the conditioner a few days ago just to see what happened and my hair was gross. I def think Monat doesn't work well with other products. Honestly, I would say just get the oil. You won't be disappointed! As for the whole system I would recommend going on eBay or finding a MP who can get you Monat samples to try... BEFORE you invest your money. Best of luck :)
That's super helpful. Thank you so much, Destinee! :)
+Ashley Coney No problem 😊
Oh my god I am so glad I’m not alone. I’ve literally had all of those cons happen to me!!! I felt like I was crazy because everyone I know who uses it (not just MPs) say they have great hair now and mine has gotten both more oily, more dry, and more flaky - with my scalp being oily while also itchy and having sores almost. :(((
What products are you using girl? Specifically! That should not be happening and I would love to redirect you if you need.
Did u ever try the intense repair conditioner I feel like it tangles would have been gone if u tried it that conditioner for me is a life saver having thin fragile hair I hardly ever have tangles ow but love ur videos sorry u had such a hard time
I use IR conditioner and my hair is always knotty
I definitely don’t think the product is for everyone. It works just fine on my hair personally, but I will say this: I have thick, curly African American hair. It’s not chemically treated in anyway, and even before I started using the stuff, I was very picky about what I put in my hair. My hair eats conditioner of all kinds like a sponge, so I have to shower and condition it every day. If I had a complaint about it, it’d be the pricing and the fact that monat comes in little bottles. I need at least 3- 5 squirts of the conditioner to satisfy my hair, and even then I use styling taffy with olive oil. So the bottles don’t last me 3 months, but more like 1.5-2 months. Cause I need to condition everyday regardless of what products I use.
I personally like how shiny and soft my hair is, but then again, I use it everyday.
I loved your video, I know you made this video in 2017 but I started using Monat 4 months ago. Before I started my journey with Monat I watched videos and tried to inform myself about what I was going to get into. People talked about the "detox" and that it would only last a few weeks, but honestly for me is still there. As you said, my hair is good the day I wash it, but not the next day. My hair is falling out, and my scalp is so itchy!! I am considering buying a different shampoo and still use the oil and conditioner.
I have been using biolage color last shampoo for about 2 years now and i absolutely love it! It is salon brand and they have an all natural line as well! It also smells amazing and fresh :)
I feel you! my hair is SUPER GREASY!
+Mariela Martinez YES🙌🏼🙌🏼
Greasy happed to me to! I used the black shampoo by Monat and my hair went back to normal thank God lol. I’m in the middle of running a monat test. Been using for 4 months now.
I think honest reviews are always welcome. Simply because the same product is not for everyone for whatever reason. This will help others who are going through the similar or same experience and it is not working for them. The same is happening with all body/face/hair products on the market. I am not going to even try it cause I am OK with the condition of my hair so far. I don't have holly HG products but they are just fine. Whatever we buy and use is at our own "risk" money wise and results as well. I think these products are pricey but if it is working for someone and they don't have to break the bank, by all means, go ahead. Our follicles, genes, skin, climate, diet, age, styling tools, medical condition,....are so different and unique so expecting the same product to be equally good or bad for everyone is kind of naive. But I very much appreciate personal, honest experience such as this one:)
+Billy M thank you! 😊 well put!
If I were u I would check your thyroid
It sounds like thyroid
Your makeup is gorgeous!
Thank you so much!!
Totally off topic... Where did you get those curtains!?! I have to have them!
Marshall’s!!!!! They are Tommy Hilfiger , which I didn’t even know he made curtains but apparently his does lol $25 bucks I think 😊
I thought I was the only one!!! I stopped using Monat too and I’m even a market partner. I would get oily spots on the back of my scalp that just would not get clean no matter how many times I washed and it made me so mad because I was way past the determined detox period as well. I started using another cruelty and sulfate free shampoo and I haven’t had any problems since I quit Monat and my hair actually doesn’t fall out as much like Monat had claimed. It’s so frustrating knowing how much money I spent on Monat and I still have so much product left that I can’t use. Ugh, I’m just glad I’m not crazy and somebody else knows what I went through!
ooo i 'll take your unused products!!
Literally tried 3 different “systems” that they make over a period of 10 months, I even used the hair masques, hyradtion serum, blow out cream, heat protectant, you name it I had it and used it CORRECTLY. I had to try 3 different systems bc each one seemed to make my hair worse & worse. The hairstylist who sold it to me convinced me that “it’s detoxing the buildup from your old shampoo it should stop in abt 3 weeks” my hair never stopped “detoxing” it was ripping off at the ends, and the roots to mid shaft were so dry and rough like hay almost, literally once I put the shampoo in it almost became impossible to scrub my hair it was almost like liquid cement on my hair, every time I called the hairstylist she came up with some dumb ass reason my hair was being destroyed by the product, which is why I switched 3 times, giving each 3 systems a fair trial period of 3 months. I’ve never cried so much in my life it’s taken me almost a year to get my hair back how it was before and it’s only halfway there. I even told the stylist “everyone’s hair is different maybe mine just isn’t compatible with monat” but she was so dead set on selling she had excuse after excuse. I know everyone has different outcomes with monat but as far as my hair is concerned FUCK THAT SHIT.
Literally
I’m a little confused as to how your hair started re shedding? In your 3 month update you said the shedding completely stopped. Do I have to be worried about it coming back?
If you put different products or shampoos that contain bad chemicals in it yes you will restart. My hair was very dry before Monat I tried everything!!! Literally even WOW and nothing. My MP recommend two different sets I use my advance Advanced hydrating system and a restructured system it balances everything out so it doesn’t dry or over hydrate my hair. And you should wash your hair every other day. 🤷🏽♀️ May be she wasn’t educated enough by the person who she bought from. Not everything or everyone will react the same to the products.
I NEED ADVICE. I’ve been using MONAT for a month now. I have usually an oily scalp and frizzy hair. I was recommended to use the Revive Shampoo and the Volumizing Conditioner. First day? AMAZING. I looked like a totally different person. Everything went downhill after that. I experienced the very same greasy, rough, sticky texture in the back of my head as you did in your previous videos - I actually felt heard! I even started seeing dry scalp! I have had to keep my hair in a tie or bun for a month and honestly, I am feeling SO discouraged about my hair. I miss being able to style it and feeling good. Point is, I tried the 2-1 that someone recommended me and nothing. I have yet to try the Dawn dish soap. I have no idea what to do or use because at this point, I don’t know how much longer I can continue. If anyone has any sort of expertise on this, please provide me with either advice or suggestions on MONAT or other healthy products. I am feeling very defeated and need an answer.
Thank you all and thank you Destinee for being so transparent and honest with your videos. You have helped so many!
For oily scalp- you should be using black shampoo. Also it’s recommended that for frizzy hair you shouldn’t use volumizing conditioner. You should switch your products. For the dry scalp you can use the rejuvanique oil
I had extreme shedding :(
I can't imagine being so excited trying to love the products and not enjoying the experience at all. Monat has worked amazing for me, I literally loved it within the first two weeks my hair has never felt this good. Everyone has a different experience with different products, I'm glad you gave it a long time for a chance I just wish you had a better experience, Thanks for such an informative and honest video.
Do you still use Monat?
I’ve been using monat for 4 months and still love the products. My hair is almost past my butt and still helps my hair more than any other products have. All preference I guess, and some people don’t understand that even your diet can have affects on your hair as well.
Thank you so much for this honest review! It’s so hard to find such honest reviews :)
You should try to find a salon near you that sells Kevin Murphy hair products!! They are a botanical line that is sulfate and paraben free and it is THE BEST hair product line I have ever used. It's definitely a little on the higher end side, but SOOOOO worth it. I've used it for 5 years and my hair has never been healthier, cleaner, shinier. I have never tried a bad product from them. 💖💖
I have been using Monat since July and at first I loved it but my detox won't go away. My ends are so dry that the crown of my hair is breaking. I have NEVER had breakage! I decided to do coconut and honey mask 2x a week. Plus I'm going back to my old shampoo.
Gina C how did your hair do after you went back to your old product?
Melissa Ruhland it's stopped breaking and is starting to grow back. So scary
Gina C thank you. I'm using monat and the detox won't stop either. I want to go back to my old shampoo but am afraid to switch thinking it could get worse but if your hair feels better by stopping monat and going back to your shampoo gives me hope.
Gina C did the coconut and honey mask help a lot??
Ashlyn N it did. Also going back to my original shampoo and conditioner did wonders too. The only good thing monat did for me was growing my hair fast. I'll give it that but not worth the breakage. Thank god the breakage stopped and it's growing back now.
Hi! I am not ready to stop using Monat but I am open to quit. The only issue was the tangles and dry hair. I decided to use my kerastace oil on the ends of my hair once every week or two. I had less hair fall-out after the detox stage and I wash every 2nd day now. I also find that I need more conditioner then the shampoo. I find with the shampoo, I need less of it to wash and that was after the detoxification and I don't need to wash for 3 minutes with every wash. I still can't get over my hair getting so dry on the ends.
Hey Chris! Have you tried the Rejuvabeads on your ends? It can really help with dryness on the ends. Also what conditioner are you using? I just started using the deep smoothing conditioner and it's amazing! I use a tiny amount and I have thick hair. Email me if you have any questions!! kelseyclay@gmail.com
Monat is very expensive, even with the VIB membership and paying extra because I'm Canadian.
Hang in there Chris! Are you done with detox or still having some symptoms?
I am over the detox and been on it a few months. The worst part of the detox was that my hair got so brittle and dry.
The tangles are less now that I wash every 2nd day. I use the IRT shampoo once a week, which I think is very drying for the hair. I really needed a conditioner with the IRT set (it doesn't come with a conditioner), and I'm on a budget, so to order a conditioner was out of the question. I used one pump of the leave-in conditioner and the oil.
Now, whenever I use the IRT shampoo, I use the hair mask. When I use the moisturizing shampoo, I use the leave-in conditioner and my hair is fine, but with the cold weather now, I have to add Kerastase oil on the ends of my hair.
My hair is not like yours. I have fine, not that much hair on my head due to thyroid issues.
Chris Harrison unfortunately you are using the products in correctly and that is why the dryness is happening. You are only supposed to use the masque once every 5-6 washes and always follow it with a conditioner. ALWAYS. the IRT shampoo is a maximum strength shampoo and should only be used on hair and scalp where there is severe thinning and balding. And if you have hair below your ears then a conditioner is a must. Have u tried their rejuveniqe oil?? I do weekly oil treatments on my scalp and ends with it and it has been my saving grace. It truly sounds like so many people aren't educating their vips on how to properly use the products and that is causing alot of issues. By overusing the masque you can do more harm then good. It is protein based, which is great for your hair, but too much of a good thing can be bad. I hope this helps. Maybe switching to the revive shampoo and adding in an actual conditioner will help tremendously . Contact your market partner that sold you the products and see if they can provide some samples.
Everything your experiencing I’m going through. So sad since there’s a lot of people that are having a good experience!
Me too!! I'm still on my first month and my fine hair is frizzy and dry :(
Jessica Cannon girl I gave up! I went back using what I used to. The only reason I tried this was because I won a giveaway. I was okay with what I have before. I just tried it because why not. It’s free.
I’m curious about the customer service. Waiting 30 minutes Online is not great customer service. Also curious why the guarantee is for 30 days but then customers are encouraged to do 90 days of the process. Also is the information of the return fee for cancelling the VIP membership True? If you cancel before you make the 3rd order you have to pay a fee? I would think if a customer is not happy with the product a company would not want to make you keep buying their product. These are concerns for me.
Yup totally sketchy. I didn't sign up for VIP so I never experienced these problems, I hope it works out for you!
I love your eye makeup! If you haven't already, please do a tutorial on it! As for Monat..not a fan either..
+Christina Dockery will do thank you 💕😊
Detoxification is an on going process that needs to happen in the body. If you’re suffering with extreme detox I would highly suggest looking internally what’s going on. I say this from a good place in my heart. I nearly died from mold illness and my body’s inability to detoxify properly on its own. I think many people understand detox as some kind of fad but they don’t understand it from a more medical perspective. Detoxification is so crucial to our survival and not having our DNA,, cells, tissues and organs damaged.
My cousins hair started falling out after a few weeks. And experienced a lot of breakage and damage. When she called the company they told her that her hair and scalp has to "detox" so "some hair loss is expected" .. wtf !? She stopped using the products had to go cut her hair cause it was literally ruined AF.
I just tried a sample of the revive and it is definitely NOT compatible with semi permanent color. I have a navy blue ombré and it took out so much that the water was opaque blue
oooo good to know!
Destinee Irons yup I’m actually gonna use it one more time so I can redo it 😂
Might as well right 🤷🏻♀️ yeah I never used it with colored hair so I can’t believe it stripped it out lol
I’ve been using Monat for 4 months and I am pretty sure I’m not over the detox either. Before using, the only shampoo I could use without getting severe dry scalp was Head and Shoulders. At first, it wasn’t a problem and now I have severe dry scalp using the Hydrate line. I just switched to the Black System and after the first wash it decreased severely but we shall see. I am shedding like crazy too and hoping it doesn’t continue. The oil is the best though and maybe used in combination it will eliminate my problems but I don’t want to have to buy the oil every time I run out because the products aren’t working by themselves. I’m glad I’m not the only one!!!
I stopped using it over 4 months ago and my hair absolutely horrible still! I have no idea what to do. Greasy scalp, breaking off dry as the Sahara ends, knots, tangles, shedding, and its like there's this crazy residue that will not go away. After I shampoo my hair it feels like I just coated it in some kind of oil. I'm at a complete loss.
Katy Screechowl I haven't put heat in my hair in over 6 months and it still has damage ends that won't grow even after haircuts. My hair gets greasy in a matter of hours
Paige, I decided to ask my hair dresser aunt what to do because she was totally against me using it from the beginning and what she suggested worked! I made a paste out of baking soda and water, worked it into my hair and scalp, and let it sit for about 5 minutes. I was in the shower btw. After that, I rinsed with an Apple cider vinegar/ water rinse. I then proceeded to shampoo and condition as usual and for the first time in months I felt like I had my hair back! If you try it, let me know how it goes!
Katy Screechowl I sure will try it! What shampoo and conditioner do you use since you aren't using monat? I am still using monat but I have decided to stop
I would DEFINITELY stop using the Monat. Right now I'm using Tresemme with Keratin and then about once a week I use a macadamia nut hair mask. My hair isn't even close to where I want it to be, but slowly but surely it's getting better. I'd also suggest a hair, skin, and nails vitamin to supplement! :)
Katy Screechowl thank you so much! 😊
Sounds scary to me I just got some samples and I’m scared to use them “ I already have thinning hair :( which of the items cause the detox ? The shampoo? I was thinking I’ll try the conditioner and the oil ? Any advice
Don't use them. There are other products that will do just the same, and when you buy them you won't be supporting an MLM that preys on, manipulates and exploits young women and mother's!
Ive been using monat about 2 months and I am going through a detox. My scalp was itchy asf, Im going through oily hair shafts and im getting really frustrated, depressed cuz my hair feels oily, but i am seeing a huge difference in my hair. should I keep going couple more months or quit?
I'm on my second month and finally getting over my detox.
SaraiGemini to speed up the detox process, you can try oil treatments or using the intense repair shampoo. That did wonders for me getting through detox.
Lindsey Medici hair does not detox...
I've been using since July and the first 3 months I had a bad detox. Although my hair has gotten better, I'm not sure if I like the products enough to justify the price. And I COMPLETELY agree with the inconsistent results. Sometimes I love my hair, other days I'm like "wtf is going on?!" It sucks because both my sisters use Monat and their hair looks great, but I'm over here looking meh... :(
YES!!!!!!!
I'm the same looks good the first day an then the second day my bangs an scalp is pure grease. I've been using for about 9 months and my hair just feels more thin. Plus the products are extremely expensive an very small quantity for the price. I'm gonna switch to something different.
I have the same problems with my hair. I cannot get a brush through my hair after I wash it and I loaded on the conditioner. I'm not impressed and I haven't been using it as long either.
Is it drying your hair out? Just be careful of using too much conditioner, I think that could cause build-up.
At first I was using a little bit, but it didn't matter how much or how little used. I still couldn't brush through it. My hair is just as oily as ever too. This is from using the volume line. 👎
I’m a hairstylist for over 20+ years, in my salon we are sulfate free. These symptoms are a load of CRAP. When you spend that much money on products they should radiate results not be a pain in the neck. I recommend Amika that’s my favorite line EVER. Moroccan Oil, is my second favorite, and Pureology is the thirst best. And keep in mind I use these products all day long 10+ hours a day. And the results and the smile on my clients faces tells the real story. Check them out sweetie. Your hair is BEAUTIFUL and I don’t want you losing another strand. Also try the wet brush for tangles, he my FAVE is the Olivia Garden brush. ❤️
you recommend a brand where their dry shampoo has harsh chemicals in it? smh
I disagree with Pureology. My stylists recommended it and it was horrible on my hair.
Pureology is the best.
Purology dried out my hair and I used the hydrating line. It just didn’t work well for my hair I suppose
I read that last brand of Olive Garden and now I can’t stop thinking about bread sticks 😕 lol
After being a market partner with this company, I can tell y'all she is right!!! These products do not live up to the hype. Your hair will fall out, it will strip your color, it will dry your hair out and all Monat reps will ever tell you is that it's detox. No matter what the problem is, it's detox. And they use their 30 day money back guarantee as a selling point and the fact that their product return rate is like 1%. I CAN TELL YOU WHY..... 1) it takes 30 days to get through to customer service (okay not literally, but it is almost impossible to get through) and 2) if you do try to return the products, you're told it's s 90 day system so of course you're not getting desired results in 30 days.
Why are you a market partner then? Just curious.
melissa johnson I'm not now. I didn't know all this. I found out the hard way. These products worked wonders on my hair at first and I bought into all the hype too quickly. Then after using them for almost 2 months, the problems started. I'm just trying to warn others. The company won't refund my money and when the BBB cotagged them abkut my hair loss, they replied with how their products are naturally based but the fragrances have other ingredients that are regulation approved. Whatever that is supposed to mean. They never addressed the issues I complained about. Two paragraphs about fragrance and all the negativity on social media. I never once said anything about the ingredients other than these products are drying to your hair. And I never once mentioned reading or watching videos abkut thrm on social media.
So I renewed my MP membership 2 days ago. I never worked the business just wanted the discount and even then I felt as if selling my soul b/c it was still so much money. When renewing, I still wasn’t sure if I liked it. Now I feel like I need to cancel it after this video. For real, I’ve been looking for videos on monat and they all were good reviews and so I thought ok I will stick with it. I really want to just be done with it and cancel it. Wish I saw this video sooner because I don’t know if customer service will refund me.
Rachel Widman I feel the same way! I became a MP because I loved it at first and wanted the discount. After 2 weeks, I started major "detox" which never ended for me while I was using it (almost 3 months). I had to stop using because I was experiencing major breakage and my hair was like straw. I am canceling my MP account, but don't know what to do with all of the unused product I have left over.
bbdoll111 Please speak with your upline about how to get your $19.99 renewal fee back. She may even buy back your product. Have you shared how you feel with her (upline)?
Thank you. I had a very rude Monat salesperson start harassing me because she saw me comment on a product from another company. I didn’t even know about the product before, but she was targeting me and harassing me while ignoring my hair issues. And I’ll be honest, after over a decade of chronic illness, I’ve had some issues including a ton of hair loss... and I’ve tried almost everything on the market. And so because I didn’t know anything about the product, I started checking it out. Thank you for this video. I’m sure after this that it will not be for me. If anyone has any recommendations, please reply to my comment...
I only use the rejuvabeads and rejuveniqe oil and my hair is fine? I am still in the process of getting ride of my old shampoo and conditioner
I say go for it! All the products work hand in hand. You can't just get some. Thats the hard part because it's expensive. Some products dry your hair so you have to get a masque. So it adds up but I think its worth it if you do it right:) you got the 2 best ones already!
I used to be a market partner for Monat, I made no money and found the products weren't that amazing. I felt ripped off and like I was annoying messaging people all the time to sell it. It's way too expensive for what it is
Rose Lightle Hello! I just started Monat as an MP under one of my friends and I bought the optimum pack and just joined before even trying the products. After trying the products I am not happy and don’t want to sell these products to any of my friends or family. How were you able to stop being a Market Partner and we’re you able to get your money back?
I just quit them too. Started them in August and there were NO pros for me for the shampoo and conditioner but I liked the dry shampoo and Rejuvabeads👌🏻
I keep hearing about the dry shampoo being amazing. I just don’t wanna spend the $$ , what do you like about it? 😊
i have the same problem of inconsistency and the top being oily and the bottom being dry and having to scrub to actually make my hair feel clean but im using i forgot what its called but im using the horse hair shampoo and conditioner. i noticed when i cit my hair the first couple of months it grew faster but as my hair got more damaged im asumming it slowed down in growth or it couldve been the hair product i was using at the time but im not sure i didnt think of it at the time
I was looking into getting Monat until I saw your review. What one of these products is causing the detox?
+Maggie Thomas I used the balance system , Black and revitalize. I had problem with all of them.