Aussie 3 minute miracle.

Aug 5, 2015

Lara C.

Hey guys,

I bought this product a week or two ago. My sis, mom and I used it a few times so its already almost done. But ill be buying a new one as I really liked it. Just wondrring how you guys use it.

How often do you use it? (I wash my hair 2-3 times a week)
Do you use conditionner with it after?
How long do you leave it on for?
How have your results been in the long run?
Is this something I should try on dry hair?

Thanks so much!

Aug 5, 2015

Sadie G.

I absolutely love this product. It's been around forever, so that's saying something. And now they're making new kind for "strengthening" and "smoothing" and some other kinds. I do wish they would make bigger containers of it, because me, my mom, and my brother all use it, and we all have thick hair, and I have very long hair, so it goes super fast. I just use it instead of my conditioner, and sometimes I'll sleep in it for a really really good hair mask. I buy it any time I see it at the store!

Aug 5, 2015

Roz X.

Target often has dual packs, but it's so inexpensive...why not stock up? I always watch for duals and sales..then store my essentials in the linen closet.

Aug 5, 2015

Sheslay F.

I love love love this stuff!! I would use it every time I took a shower and my hair was feeling dry. I always kept it in for more then 3 minutes and then washed it out. I always use it's a 10 condition spray after every shower which you spray it onto damp hair and it works wonders and smells so amazing!! The results I had were astonishing after one use of it. Sorry for the long babbling!! I hope I helped!

Aug 5, 2015

Buttercup x.

I read somewhere, that they have ingredients in the Aussie brand that is said to increase the risk of cancer :/ so I really wouldn't use it.

Aug 5, 2015

Roz X.

Buttercup, there is indeed controversy about the use of parabans in the medical/cosmetic world and as such many products advertise when they are parabans free so consumers can make an informed decision.
With regard to the most controversial of the Cancer scares, is the use of cocamidopropyl betaine in some of Aussie's products. Three Minute Miracle does not contain that ingredient..although it is in some of their shampoo. I always encourage caution and deeper research with regard to any product you use. The amounts, test specifics...they are not always so black and white. Paula's Choice staff includes it as one of their favorites. I personally don't feel the manner in which I use it is of any concern for me personally, but I respect the opinion of others who don't feel comfortable with certain products or ingredients.

Aug 5, 2015

Buttercup x.

Rozberry, thanks so much for that long paragraph :) I did not actually know that not all of the Aussie products used that ingredient, goes to show that I should probably research the topic some more ;)
I think I'll look that up now :)

Aug 5, 2015

Roz X.

Hey! You are right to use caution when it comes to your health! Lots of my friends won't use products with certain ingredients and so I say knowledge is power. If I felt that I was putting myself *personally* in jeopardy, I wouldn't use this. Sometimes, people fear chemicals or read abstract test results without digging deeper and so it's good to dive into research, but also, consider the sources when researching. I'm actually glad you brought this up because for some members, this is likely a consideration.

Aug 5, 2015

Melissa M.

I use it 2 to 3 times a week depending on how I feel If my hair needs it or not yet I use it after I have washed my hair I put it on then while that I wash my body the. After I rinse from head to toe and it works great!!

Aug 5, 2015

Tessandra R.

When I used it (I still do occasionally) I used it every time I washed my hair (1-3 times a week)
I used a regular conditioner (Garnier Color Shield Conditioner) it doesn't have to be anything fancy
I started with leaving it on for the recommended time, but @Shanae suggested doing it for a couple hours to me. It worked a lot better!
In the long run, I haven't seen any change to my hair whatsoever. For me it just makes my hair nice and soft the first day or two.
I personally don't, but you most likely can!
I have hip length, thin, pin straight hair that's also very fine. I hope I helped! Xx

Aug 5, 2015

Alyx T.

I love it too. I use it mostly after bleaching my hair, because I have a lot of masks that I rotate between, but after I bleach my hair I'll go buy one and use it as my regular conditioner + a weekly mask for an hour or two till the container is gone (which is quick since I have long thick hair) or I will mix my dye with it.

Also, with the cancer thing, keep in mind that a lot of the time when something has been "linked" or "increase risk" It's usually unproved, but someone got cancer and blamed it because that's what people do in thst situation, they find something to connect it to. Even though it's genetic, smoking/secondhand smoke, and a lot of older people who get it are because of asbestos in construction work, or from having their house built when it was used. There was a huge scandal here when I was younger, about how a little jewelry store was "causing cancer" but in reality, and after lots of testing was done, it was just somebody got cancer and blamed it on the new thing they bought. Unfortunately the thought of it scared people, and even though they knew the jewelry was just like at a big chain store, they wouldn't buy from there and it closed even though there was no actual scientific evidence of it causing cancer. I always research when people say things like that, because I think of that store, and most of the time they say "there's no scientific evidence saying it causes cancer" which turns into "they don't know if it causes cancer" which turns into "may increase risk of cancer" very quickly. Cocamidopropyl btaineis made from Palm oil, and is basically a less harsh version of a sulfate, and doesn't bubble up or dry the hair out as much. It's also used in "gentle" or "skin friendly" shampoos, soaps and bubble baths. The only bad thing they've found is it is an eye irritant, and that when in the eye it can cause swelling, eye scratches etc, but really anything soapy in the eyeball will do that. I think this best sums up all the research I've done on it (which was a lot after my grandpa passed of cancer and was the 4th in my extended family, but they were all smokers and had worked heavily with asbestos) best, because the thing is, you can read a summary of a study but not know the details. For example with coca betaine, the studies that found any linking to cancer were done mostly in food, or cigarettes, at about 25-80% in the formulas. Which both got heated to high degrees. "Cocamidopropyl betaine has an “amine” and “amide” group attached to it. Nitrosamines are produced from nitrites and amines. They can be formed under strongly acidic conditions and high temperatures. Most references to carcinogenic nitrosamines are related to food. Our stomach is a highly acidic condition and fried food can enhance the formation of nitrosamines. Technically speaking what happens is that food hits the acidic (pH 1.4) condition of the stomach the nitrite forms nitrous acid, which is protonated (addition of a proton to an atom, molecule or ion) and splits into the nitrosonium cation and water which reacts with the amine to produce nitrosamine.

In relation to the possibility of heat causing nitrosamines in cosmetics most surfactant based formulas require low heat or no heat to manufacture. The chances of the product being heated to 350-375 degrees F (like fried food) are impossible. Also you must keep in mind that Cocamidopropyl betaine is generally used in a formula between 5-15%.

Of course all the research regarding nitrosamines being cancer causing is related to foods, beer, tobacco, and have absolutely nothing what-so-ever to do with rinse-off cosmetics. There is one study that found N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in drinking water in California which was found to be a by-product of drinking water treatment. In California the notification level of NDMA is.0003 milligrams per liter in drinking water. All Cocamidopropyl betaine used us has 0 milligrams of nitrosamines and there are no conditions that the product goes through in manufacturing or actual usage that will cause our products to ever cause nitrosamines. Cocamidopropyl betaine is absolutely stable and there are no conditions in which it has been or will ever be exposed to that will cause it to produce nitrosamines."
It is from https://silkyscents.com/coca_betaine.htm which I know sounds not very professional but I find they are the only ones who actually explain the chemistry side of it in plain terms. I'm good at chemistry but I don't know it all, so I like that it explains it and it's easy to read without getting lost in scientific research. But this one is also in my little folder saying the same thing, with more sources. http://chemicaloftheday.squarespace.com/todays-chemical/2013/8/12/cocamidopropyl-betaine.html

Scientifically speaking, unless you're heating your bottle of shampoo up to 300+ degrees f, there's no risk of it being carcinogenic. But of course if you don't feel comfortable, then stay away from it. But there's many other ingredients that are way worse. I don't use aussie other than the 3 minute miracle, because they really don't sell it much near me, but I don't know why aussie got all the blame for coca betaine, since it's very commonly used in tons of brands. Sorry this was so long, I have a collection of ingredients and scientific research on them in my email folders so I figured I'd put it to good use. :)

Aug 5, 2015

Buttercup x.

Rozberry, yeah for me it's just this huge thing I guess, so I might be a bit over-cautious with all things that might cause cancer or are linked to it in any way because of my family history. So I am really glad you posted your knowledge because it actually helped me be more informed and inspired me to maybe dig deeper, because especially with the Aussie products I always here that they are amazing ;)

@Alyx: that was a huge paragraph and very scientific (English is not my first language so I really had to focus there ;b), but thanks for actually going into so much detail. I didn't know all those things, and I can relate to you researching those substances, because I have a similar family history (although not through smoking but due to genetics), so thanks for going through the trouble and clearing it up :) I find it a bit scandalous to hear that these claims can be made so easily.

Aug 5, 2015

Alyx T.

Yeah it's always unfortunate, I always think of it like celebrities getting a bit of weight in their belly. The media is like "is she pregnant?!" Then they obsess over it and 90% of the time the celebrity has just gained a bit of weight and got photographed at a bad angle.
But I always research, luckily my family just seems to easily get cancer when smoking, because everyone who has gotten cancer had smoked for 20+ years. It's something to worry about, but honestly the chances are always high, it's a very very unfortunate but it's also a very common thing. And some don't have definite causes, it's just the body couldn't fight it off. So I don't worry to much unless it's a huge scandal like this was, because like I said above, people easily turn it into a huge worrying thing over a rumor.

Aug 5, 2015

Taylor G.

I love it! I only wash my hair once a week so I use it every time I wash, but I don't condition afterward. And I'll actually usually leave it on for 10 minutes or so, just while I'm doing everything else in my shower (shaving and whatnot). And my hair always feels so moisturized, it really is a great product for cheap!

Aug 6, 2015

Lara C.

Thanks everyone?