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[cieramichele]

I hope this helps you ladies find a solution. PJs click out of the thread NOW if youre an addict lol.

I will give you a category and you have to post your favorite brand/method. Explanations are welcome but try to be straight to the point. To make this easier, just copy and paste.

1. Clarifying Shampoo -
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -
3. Protein conditioner -
4. Moisturizing conditioner -
5. Flat iron -
6. hair oil -
7. Blow dryer -
8. Leave in -
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Regimen -
(Bonus) Growth aid -
(Bonus) Pre Poo -
(Bonus) Co wash -
(Bonus) Relaxer -

 

[cieramichele]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Nioxin : it detoxifies my scalp
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Giovanni Deeper Moisture
3. Protein conditioner - Mane N Tail
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Aussie Deep 3 Minute Miracle
5. Flat iron - Sedu when I get one
6. hair oil - COCONUT BABY!
7. Blow dryer - Wigo
8. Leave in - Purified water/Giovanni Deeper moisture conditioner/aloe vera
9. Homemade concoction - My leave in
10. Regimen - Not set
(Bonus) Growth aid - MN/coconut oil/VitaTress biotin scalp creme, vitamins, eating healthy, H2O, Nioxin scalp treatment on days i dont message
(Bonus) Pre poo - COCONUT OIL!
(Bonus) Co wash - Tresemme Smooth & Silky. best slip!
(Bonus) Relaxer - NONE! Im transitioning

Extra - My Nioxin scalp therapy conditioner REALLY tingles and stimulates my scalp. I like how the Shakaki bar feels. I use a filtering showerhead. NO CHLORINE!

 

[Mimi22]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ACV rinse
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Keracare moisturizing poo
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Keracare Humecto/HE condish
5. Flat iron - Remington
6. hair oil - Essential oils mix
7. Blow dryer - Remington
8. Leave in - NTM silk leave-in/Qhemet Alma & olive oil heavy cream
9. Homemade concoction - none is that bad? lol
10. Regimen - Um trying a no heat, no comb reggie
(Bonus) Growth aid - Sulphur 8
(Bonus) Co wash - every 3 days
(Bonus) Relaxer - none. I'm natural

 

[DreadlockedLady0171]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave Daily Clarifying
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - CON Red label
3. Protein conditioner - Mane n Tail
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Lustrasilk cholesterol
5. Flat iron - None
6. hair oil - coconut/avocado butter/shea butter
7. Blow dryer - None
8. Leave in - Homemade Recipe
9. Homemade concoction - See #8
10. Regimen - Not completely set
(Bonus) Growth aid - MN occasionally
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave tropical coconut
(Bonus) Relaxer -None

 

[InnerSoul]

1. extra virgin olive oil
2. UBH deep conditioner
3. UBH dew spray moisturizer
4. IC fantasia sparkelite gel
5. creme of nature shampoo
6. Hemp hydrating conditioner
7. Soft sheen carson activator mosturizer
8. jamaican black castor oil
9. water!!! can't do any style without it!!
10. headbands

 

[LunadeMiel]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - None
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - CON Green bottle
3. Protein conditioner - None--my hair hates protein
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Suave humectant
5. Flat iron - Bioliss...made by the same company that makes CHI
6. hair oil - Coconut oil
7. Blow dryer - None
8. Leave in - Elasta QP H2 leave in
9. Homemade concoction - coconut oil, haitian castor oil, grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, EVOO, rosemary leaves.. used to oil my scalp at night.
10. Regimen - Cowash every morning, apply leave in conditioner and Elasta QP creme oil moisturizer. At night I apply some raw shea butter to my hair and seal with Haitian castor oil.
(Bonus) Growth aid - none
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave humectant
(Bonus) Relaxer - None

 

[cieramichele]

Ah man I feel like this is going to be an AWESOME thread.

 

[InnerSoul]

I didn't follow directions... I just listed my fav. 10 products...I am slow to read and quick to type

 

[Ballerina_Bun]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS Uplifting Poo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Kerastase Bain 3 or Oleo Relax
3. Protein conditioner - Kerastase Age Recharge or Homemade avocado & Egg Mix
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Schwarzkopf Oil Nutritive!!!!

5. Flat iron - maxiglide
6. hair oil - Anything with Castor Oil or J Freida Serum (orange one) or Kerastase Oleo
7. Blow dryer - .....
8. Leave in - ManeNTail Detangler or Kerastase
9. Homemade concoction - varies ....
10. Regimen - pre-poo, poo, condition, leave-in, ponytail rollerset, flat iron roots, braid at night, seal ends morning and night
(Bonus) Growth aid -
(Bonus) Co wash - i like to apply it to dry hair, let it set, then rinse
(Bonus) Relaxer -
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[cieramichele]

I didn't follow directions... I just listed my fav. 10 products...I am slow to read and quick to type

Lmao I noticed. I was going to say something about it but its definitely acceptable. Care to try again?

 

[ImFree27]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - V05 Vanillia Clairfying Conditioner or Baking Soda
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Homemade Pumpkin Spice Shampoo (add a little of conditioner)from napturality.com
3. Protein conditioner - Aubrey Organics Protein Conditioner
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Eluence
5. Flat iron - Chi
6. hair oil - Vatika coconut oil and castor oil
7. Blow dryer - any with a diffuser
8. Leave in - Givoani Direct leave in
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Regimen -Wash, DC, Put rollers in, go to sleep, wake up take out, and then start all over again three or 4 days later
(Bonus) Growth aid - Sulfur, Vitamins, work out, eat healthy
(Bonus) Co wash - V05 Moisture Milks
(Bonus) Relaxer - natural 3 years and counting

 

[SilkyandSmooth]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - None
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Neutrogena Triple Moisture
3. Protein conditioner - Does ORS Replenishing Pak count?
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Elucence moisturizing
5. Flat iron - Sedu
6. hair oil -Coconut
7. Blow dryer -Can't remember the name right now. I rarely use it.
8. Leave in -Salerm 21/Giovanni Direct/Lacio Lacio
9. Homemade concoction -None
10. Regimen -As low maintenance as possible. Wash and deep condition once a week. CW once a week. Air dry.
(Bonus) Growth aid -None
(Bonus) Co wash -Any conditioner will do.
(Bonus) Relaxer -ORS No Lye Normal

 

[InnerSoul]

So here is my correct list! LOL!

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave Daily clarifying
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -creme of nature
3. Protein conditioner -UBH
4. Moisturizing conditioner -UBH
5. Flat iron -NONE
6. hair oil -EVOO, sweet almond, and Jamaican black castor oil.
7. Blow dryer -NONE THEY ARE THE DEVIL TO MY HAIR; I air dry!
8. Leave in - optimum detangle defense spray
9. Homemade concoction -suave cond w/almond oil (my pre-poo); essential oil mixes; witchhazel scalp cleanser mix
10. Regimen - wash, dc 2x per week.
(Bonus) Growth aid - patience
(Bonus) Co wash - my hair prefers shampoo
(Bonus) Relaxer -NONE

 

[bella gee]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ACV RINSE
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -Creme Of Nature
3. Protein conditioner -Aubrey Organics GPB Protein Cond
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose
5. Flat iron -Sedu Baby!
6. hair oil -Coconut Oil
7. Blow dryer -searching for a new one...
8. Leave in -SheaMoisture Leave-In
9. Homemade concoction -adding EVOO and Honey to my conditioner
10. Regimen -Co-wash, moisturize, gel, seal, and im done
(Bonus) Co wash - Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness, Suave Naturals

 

[naturalpride]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ACV rinse
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Black African Soap
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee and cholestoral
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Elasta QP DRP-11, HE Hello Hydration
5. Flat iron - NONE
6. hair oil - Olive, castor, grapeseed, jojoba and coconut oils
7. Blow dryer - NONE
8. Leave in - Sunsilk 24/7 TLC Creme and Creme of Nature Leave-in
9. Homemade concoction - Shea butter, a mix of hempseed butter, sheabutter, olive butter and grapeseed butter plus oils for hair moisturizer
10. Regimen - Natural 4a texture, no heat, heating cap for conditioner
(Bonus) Growth aid - Wild growth oil

 

[charmtreese]

1. Clarifying Shampoo – Don’t use poo / Baking Soda mixed with WEN Tea Tree CC2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo – Don’t use poo/ WEN tea Tree CC3. Protein conditioner – Aphogee 2 min or Eggs4. Moisturizing conditioner – Jessie Curl too shea & Jessie Curl weekly moisturizing treatment5. Flat iron - NA6. hair oil – Grapeseed Oil7. Blow dryer – Ion Ionic Blow dryer w/ the conair bonnet attachment8. Leave in – Ojon Revitalizing Mist9. Homemade concoction – Grapeseed oil mixed with jojoba, castor and grapefruit EO10. Regimen – No Poo, Low Mani, Weekly-Pretreat-wash-DC & rollersets & Pro Styling (Bonus) Growth aid - WGHO(Bonus) Co wash - WEN tea Tree CC(Bonus) Relaxer – Affirm Fiberguard

 

[cieramichele]

How could I forget prepoo!??!@?#

*added*

 

[MrsQueeny]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Con and Envia
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Pantene r&n hair mask
5. Flat iron - Maxi-glide
6. hair oil -Castor oil
7. Blow dryer - n/a
8. Leave in - Fermodyl 619
9. Homemade concoction - coconut oil and peppermint oil mix
10. Regimen - Co-wash, wash, detangle, moisture and braid weekly
(Bonus) Growth aid - homemade sulfur mix
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave humectant
(Bonus) Relaxer - n/a
Special shout out to my bone combs, micro-fiber hair towel, and my vitamin c shower filter. Q

 

[cieramichele]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Con and Envia
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Pantene r&n hair mask
5. Flat iron - Maxi-glide
6. hair oil -Castor oil
7. Blow dryer - n/a
8. Leave in - Fermodyl 619
9. Homemade concoction - coconut oil and peppermint oil mix
10. Regimen - Co-wash, wash, detangle, moisture and braid weekly
(Bonus) Growth aid - homemade sulfur mix
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave humectant
(Bonus) Relaxer - n/a
Special shout out to my bone combs, micro-fiber hair towel, and my vitamin c shower filter. Q

lmmfao! I need to add my shower head too.

 

[tenjoy]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - NEXXUS Aloe Rid
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - CON green label
3. Protein conditioner - Nexxus Emergencee, will be trying Aphogee
4. Moisturizing conditioner - CON purple labe , ORS Pak
5. Flat iron - Maxiglide MP, Fantasia IC heat protectant spray
6. hair oil - Kemi Oyl
7. Blow dryer -n/a
8. Leave in - diluted ORS pak.....will be testing HE LTR
9. Homemade concoction - n/a
10. Regimen - wash, condition, deep conditon, Leave-in, oil, every week
(Bonus) Growth aid - n/a
(Bonus) Pre Poo - n/a
(Bonus) Co wash - n/a
(Bonus) Relaxer - ORS No-Lye

 

[Mandy4610]

I hope this helps you ladies find a solution. PJs click out of the thread NOW if youre an addict lol.

I will give you a category and you have to post your favorite brand/method. Explanations are welcome but try to be straight to the point. To make this easier, just copy and paste.

1. Clarifying Shampoo - none
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Keracare hydrating shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - ORS hair mayo or aphogee (for hard core protein)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Keracare humecto
5. Flat iron - Revlon- for practise until I buy a good one(when hair grows back)
6. hair oil - Coconut oil (love the smell)
7. Blow dryer -Conair- for now, until I decide which good one to buy(When my hair grows back)
8. Leave in - Keracare leave-in
9. Homemade concoction - MN mix (BT,EVOO, coconut oil, sulpur 8, moisturiser etc)
10. Regimen - not set, but deep con every week
(Bonus) Growth aid -MN, BT
(Bonus) Pre Poo - ORS hair mayo or cheap conditioners mixed with oils
(Bonus) Co wash - Victoria's secret conditioner
(Bonus) Relaxer - none

WARNING: I am a PJ and there is a very very very high chance of this list looking completely different by next week.

 

[cieramichele]

Im about to add seaweed for growth.

 

[caramelcutieinva]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Mane n Tail Clarifying or Suave Clarifying
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - The Body Shop Honey Moisturizing Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Mane N Tail Shampoo ( Original formula)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - The Body Shop Honey Moisturizing Conditioner
5. Flat iron - GHD
6. hair oil - Coconut or Soy
7. Blow dryer - don't have one
8. Leave in - Sebatian Potion 9 Wearable Treatment or Garnier Sleek and Shine
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Regimen - wash regularly 1-3 times per week, relax 4 times a year, prtein and deep conditioners as needed, protective styling through the week, straightened once a month
(Bonus) Growth aid - GNC Hair skin and Nails
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Suave Milk and Honey
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave Coconut
(Bonus) Relaxer - ORS

 

[JustKiya]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - baking soda & conditioner or ayurvedic tea
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Cheapie Conditioner or Elasta QP Intense Fortifying
3. Protein conditioner - Yogurt & Coconut Milk and/or Henna
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Caramel Treatment
5. Flat iron - Don't Use
6. Hair oil - Red Palm Oil/Ayurvedic Oil
7. Blow dryer - Don't Use
8. Leave in - Shealoe/Conditioner/SAA mix
9. Homemade concoction - Daily Moisturizing Mister - Water, Honeyquat, SAA, Tea Tree Oil, Mega-Tek.
10. Regimen - low-mani, protective styling, two week routine.
(Bonus) Growth aid - Mega-Tek
(Bonus) Pre Poo - N/A
(Bonus) Co wash - see above
(Bonus) Relaxer - N/A

 

[chenai]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Aveda Detoxifier
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Aveda DR shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Aveda DR treatment
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Aveda DR conditioner
5. Flat iron - FHI
6. hair oil - Emu oil
7. Blow dryer - Aphrodite
8. Leave in - Aveda Elixer
9. Homemade concoction - Emu oil, Shea butter, SAA
10. Regimen - prepoo/ DC twice pre week, shampoo bi-weekly. moisture daily.
(Bonus) Growth aid - none
(Bonus) Pre Poo - ORS mayo
(Bonus) Co wash - Aveda DR conditioner
(Bonus) Relaxer - ORS lye (regular)

 

[Cien]

PJs click out of the thread NOW if youre an addict lol.

4B Texlaxed.

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Haven't found a good one yet.
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Cream of Nature, Mane N Tail deep moisturizing, Apretol Cinnamon and Rosemary, Also Shikakai Bar.
3. Protein conditioner - Silicon Mix or La Bomba
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Aveda Damage Remedy (used as a deep conditioner), CON, Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship, Mane N Tail deep moisturizing,Miss Keys 10 en 1
5. Flat iron -FHI (but just purchased Maxiglide MP--haven't used this yet)
6. hair oil -Lenzi's Request Hair Oil, Wild Growth Oil, Amla, Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, MTG
7. Blow dryer - no blow dryer--only hooded. Hot Tools Hooded Dryer
8. Leave in -Break Free, Lacio Lacio, HealthySexyHair Soy Tri-Wheat leave-in, Herbal Essence LTR leave in.
9. Homemade concoction -MN mixed with a few oils.
10. Regimen - 3 times week-- prepoo, con-wash or (poo once or twice month),rinse, deep conditioner, leave-in, rollerset, use curlformers or bun, hair pinned up with a headband.
11. Daily Moisturizer- Eqyss Mega Tek, ORS Hair Lotion, Profectiv RootHealth, S-Curl
(Bonus) Growth aid -daily scalp massages, vitamins, protein shakes
(Bonus) Pre Poo -Apretadora, Miss Keys, HE LTR, Silicon Mix and EVOO (not all together)
(Bonus) Co wash -CON, or Mane N Tail Deep Moisturizing Conditioner, or whatever moisturizing conditioner on hand.
(Bonus) Relaxer -Profective---texlax every 12 weeks (but want to try Vitale or Affirm)
(Bonus) 'For Edges'--- Hicks Transformation Smooth Edges, Brillantina and Elasta QP Mango Butter
(Bonus) Henna- once a month with indigo
(Bonus) Butters- Hair2Heaven End All, Lenzi's Request Hair Souffle, Avocado Butter (put little on ends when rollersetting)
(Bonus) Rinse-11 en 1 Rinse

Love my shower comb, bone comb, curlformers and beloved mesh rollers!

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to the bolded...too late! LOL!

Actually I think this thread is going to be extremely helpful for me!
I need to simplify my products, erplexed but I posted what has been beneficial for me in the past.
(but of course, as I try the many, many various products in my pj stash...this list is subject to change).

BTW--I added my hair type also, because what may work on a 3ABC head of hair, most likely won't work for my hair.

I think I'll copy and save this info to paste in my fotki-- for whenever I create one!!

 

[Creatividual]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Nexxus Aloe Rid shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - J/A/S/O/N Sea Kelp Moisturizing shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Silicon Mix
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Dark & Lovely Dry Hair Healer and I add SAO and honey to it.
5. Flat iron - Solia
6. hair oil - Dabur Vatika Hair Oil & Sweet Almond Oil
7. Blow dryer - Andis Ionic blow dryer
8. Leave in - Salerm 21 Leave in
9. Homemade concoction - Glycerin Rosewater (soon to be Honeyquat Rosewater)
10. Regimen - See my fotki journal for details
(Bonus) Growth aid - Frequent scalp massages and B's Fast Growth Oil for Scalp Formula
(Bonus) Pre Poo - I deep condition and oil rinse on dry hair so this can also be called my pre poo
(Bonus) Co wash - Doing this summer w/ Suave Tropical Coconut conditioner adding SAO, EVOO, and honey to it. Makes the hair feel Niiiicceeeeeee!
(Bonus) Relaxer - Motions Oil Moisturizer Mild Relaxer-Lye formula

 

[homegirljiggy]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Nexxus Therapee
3. Protein conditioner - Mane and Tail
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Nexxus Humectress/ CON nourish
5. Flat iron - Chi
6. hair oil -Hot six oil/ castor oil grease
7. Blow dryer - Vidal Sasson ceramic with comb attachment (gotta repurchase)
8. Leave in - lacio lacio/ bb oil moisturizer
9. Homemade concoction - olive oil in conditoners
10. Regimen - CW daily, wash deep condtion once a wee, minimal heat
(Bonus) Growth aid - cod liver oil
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave strawberry/vo5 strawberry and cream
(Bonus) Relaxer - gentle treatment regular
special shout out to NTM leave-in and fantasia serum for straight styles!!!

 

[Evazhair]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Ion hardwater
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - porosity control
3. Protein conditioner - Affirm 5 in 1
4. Moisturizing conditioner - kenra mc
5. Flat iron -n/a
6. hair oil -natural oasis
7. Blow dryer -n/a
8. Leave in -salerm21b5 + Alter Ego energizing rebalancing cream
9. Homemade concoction -don't really have a favorite

10. Regimen - relax 8-10 weeks, weekly detangle,prepoo, poo, dc, rollerset
(Bonus) Growth aid - massage
(Bonus) Pre Poo - don't have a favorite
(Bonus) Co wash -not a big cowasher
(Bonus) Relaxer -affirm lye

 

[cieramichele]

4B Texlaxed.

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Haven't found a good one yet.
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Cream of Nature, Mane N Tail deep moisturizing, Apretol Cinnamon and Rosemary, Also Shikakai Bar.
3. Protein conditioner - Silicon Mix or La Bomba
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Aveda Damage Remedy (used as a deep conditioner), CON, Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship, Mane N Tail deep moisturizing,Miss Keys 10 en 1
5. Flat iron -FHI (but just purchased Maxiglide MP--haven't used this yet)
6. hair oil -Lenzi's Request Hair Oil, Wild Growth Oil, Amla, Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, MTG
7. Blow dryer - no blow dryer--only hooded. Hot Tools Hooded Dryer
8. Leave in -Break Free, Lacio Lacio, HealthySexyHair Soy Tri-Wheat leave-in, Herbal Essence LTR leave in.
9. Homemade concoction -MN mixed with a few oils.
10. Regimen - 3 times week-- prepoo, con-wash or (poo once or twice month),rinse, deep conditioner, leave-in, rollerset, use curlformers or bun, hair pinned up with a headband.
11. Daily Moisturizer- Eqyss Mega Tek, ORS Hair Lotion, Profectiv RootHealth, S-Curl
(Bonus) Growth aid -daily scalp massages, vitamins, protein shakes
(Bonus) Pre Poo -Apretadora, Miss Keys, HE LTR, Silicon Mix and EVOO (not all together)
(Bonus) Co wash -CON, or Mane N Tail Deep Moisturizing Conditioner, or whatever moisturizing conditioner on hand.
(Bonus) Relaxer -Profective---texlax every 12 weeks (but want to try Vitale or Affirm)
(Bonus) 'For Edges'--- Hicks Transformation Smooth Edges, Brillantina and Elasta QP Mango Butter
(Bonus) Henna- once a month with indigo
(Bonus) Butters- Hair2Heaven End All, Lenzi's Request Hair Souffle, Avocado Butter (put little on ends when rollersetting)
(Bonus) Rinse-11 en 1 Rinse

Love my shower comb, bone comb, curlformers and beloved mesh rollers!

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to the bolded...too late! LOL!

Actually I think this thread is going to be extremely helpful for me!
I need to simplify my products, erplexed but I posted what has been beneficial for me in the past.
(but of course, as I try the many, many various products in my pj stash...this list is subject to change).

BTW--I added my hair type also, because what may work on a 3ABC head of hair, most likely won't work for my hair.

I think I'll copy and save this info to paste in my fotki-- for whenever I create one!!

LMMFAO jesus. You have a LOT of tops