2009 Best of the Best for Stretchers & Transitioners

[wontonfm]

Great thread! I'm looking for a flat iron right now.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Hair Type? 4a
Stretcher or Transitioner? Transitioner
Best Shampoo? Nexxus Therappe, Ayur Herbal Shampoo Shikikai and Amla with Reetha
Best Conditioner? Lekair Cholesterol, Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose
Best Leave-In? Diluted Vo5 and oils
Best way to dry hair? Depends on the style. If I will straighten, then blow dry. If wearing any other style, air dry in 4 braids
Best way to deal with roots? I don't treat my roots any different than the rest of my hair
Best hair dryer? Um...air?
Best heat protectant? N/A
Best Blow-Dryer? Doesn't matter to me
Best Flat Iron? Jilbere Porcelain Tools
Best Oils? Castor, coconut, olive, sunflower
Best comb(s)? Wide tooth?
Best brush(es)? IDK the name....boar bristle

 

[NikkiQ]

Doing the bump again b/c I need help finalizing my regimen. 4 months post and the NG is taking over!

 

[Supergirl]

bump, great thread

 

[chelseatiara]

BUMPING!!!

 

[naturallygoldie]

Awww when I first started transitioning! Updated answers in ()

Hair Type? idk..i'm guessing 3c (ng is a loose S) (I still don't know)

Stretcher or Transitioner? I have no idea yet but I'm 11 weeks post (transitioner)

Best Shampoo? I've been using PM Awaphui (cd monoi weekly cleansing/linseed shampoo to clarify)

Best Conditioner? was using PM The Detangler...but it's not working anymore, Roux Porosity Control (roux stopped working...linseed conditioner seems to have worked all this time)

Best Leave-In? AG Hair Food, Redken Anti-Snap

Best way to dry hair? Rollersetting

Best way to deal with roots? I've been blowdrying them (flatironing on 340 with my sedu was easier and nicer results)

Best Hair-Dryer? I have a hooded dryer

Best heat protectant? GVP thermal protection spray (chi)

Best Blow-Dryer? super solano (ionic)

Best Flat Iron? i have yet to pick one (sedu)

Best Oil? camellia, coconut, jbco

Best comb(s)? Widest seamless comb

Best brush(es)? goody boar bristle (and denman depending upon what I'm doing)$