2011 Ceramides Challenge

[cutenss]

I am either going to buy some more grapeseed oil or try some Hot Six oil. It depends on which ever store I make it to first.

 

[cinnespice]

Im gonna do a co-wash tommorow night with some hempseed and a condtioner. I need to start using up my stash and duct tape and tie up the inner pj inside.

 

[ElegantElephant]

I purchased a bottle of Wheat Germ Oil but am at a lost on how to apply it. Should I apply to my ends, the length of my hair or mix it with the conditioner I use daily??? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Anonymous1]

I'm doing a DC with wheat germ oil now. I also added some wheat germ to my liquid moisturizer I use daily

 

[baglady215]

I purchased a bottle of Wheat Germ Oil but am at a lost on how to apply it. Should I apply to my ends, the length of my hair or mix it with the conditioner I use daily??? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey

My best advice is to experiment. Try it as a HOT, use it to seal, mix it with conditioners, oil rinse with it, any and everything lol. That is the only way I find out how to use new stuff (and it's fun ).

 

[halee_J]

I purchased a bottle of Wheat Germ Oil but am at a lost on how to apply it. Should I apply to my ends, the length of my hair or mix it with the conditioner I use daily??? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like baglady215 said, the only way to know is to try. The conditioner you use daily, do you co-wash with it? You could try mixing a little in to that and see how you like it

 

[Amazhaan]

Please add me to this challenge....

What ceramide oils/products will you be using? Aubrey Organics HSR
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor and Lustrasilk Shea Butter
How will you be using them? (pre-poo, shampoo, DC, leave-in, sealing etc) I'm currently using K-Pak twice a week and follow it with AOHSR with EVOO as a DC and also use Lustrasilk with EVOO as a DC
How often will you be using them? Total about 4 times a week as I'm also in the CW challenge.

 

[ElegantElephant]

Like baglady215 said, the only way to know is to try. The conditioner you use daily, do you co-wash with it? You could try mixing a little in to that and see how you like it

Thanks so much for your suggestions. No, I've never co-washed, but will add some oil to my daily conditioner and see what happens!!!

 

[ElegantElephant]

Hey

My best advice is to experiment. Try it as a HOT, use it to seal, mix it with conditioners, oil rinse with it, any and everything lol. That is the only way I find out how to use new stuff (and it's fun ).

Thanks baglady!!!! I'm so excited about trying out different ways to use the oil. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction as I was clueless

 

[halee_J]

Please add me to this challenge....

What ceramide oils/products will you be using? Aubrey Organics HSR
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor and Lustrasilk Shea Butter
How will you be using them? (pre-poo, shampoo, DC, leave-in, sealing etc) I'm currently using K-Pak twice a week and follow it with AOHSR with EVOO as a DC and also use Lustrasilk with EVOO as a DC
How often will you be using them? Total about 4 times a week as I'm also in the CW challenge.

Hey Amazhaan Welcome!

 

[QueenFee]

@QueenFee It was good (the oil rinse)..But,it was only on my bang..I still like to pre poo & now I'm back into hot oils...So its good to mix things up...

How did your safflower conditioner mix turn out?


Happy Hair Growing!

Lita it is nice worked for like two days which is cool because tonight is my cowash night so after I cowash I will mix up a new batch and see how well it works on wet hair...

 

[Lita]

Lita it is nice worked for like two days which is cool because tonight is my cowash night so after I cowash I will mix up a new batch and see how well it works on wet hair...

QueenFee thanks for the review...I love when a product gives 2nd day hair...




Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Aireen]

UPDATE: First time using ceramides! I'm using safflower oil in my molasses pre-poo right now, waiting for it to dry or keeping it in for at least another hour before I wash my hair. I decided to pre-poo my whole head and not just the edges and ends since I didn't like how my hair was feeling post-relaxer with the blow-out I got, wanted more TLC for my hair.

 

[divachyk]

I've been lurking in here but not sure if I missed this being discussed - is anyone steaming dry hair coated in ceramide oil? Then, after steaming, not washing, just returning to the daily routine? I was pondering the idea of steaming with a ceramide but not washing/conditioning etc...just a dry hair oil/steam experience for some umph. Not sure if it'll work, just an idea.

 

[QueenFee]

UPDATE: First time using ceramides! I'm using safflower oil in my molasses pre-poo right now, waiting for it to dry or keeping it in for at least another hour before I wash my hair. I decided to pre-poo my whole head and not just the edges and ends since I didn't like how my hair was feeling post-relaxer with the blow-out I got, wanted more TLC for my hair.

Aireen wow that sounds yummy! What goes into your molasses pre poo?

 

[Aireen]

Aireen wow that sounds yummy! What goes into your molasses pre poo?

QueenFee, yes it definitely is but it's so messy! It's old conditioner (Tresemme, Yes To Carrots, etc.), 1-2 tablespoons of molasses, 1-2 tablespoons of EVOO, and 1-2 tablespoons of Safflower Oil. I only use one conditioner of my choice for the mixture and I use less EVOO than Safflower Oil. The oil amount varies depending on how thick the conditioner gets, I like a more creamy consistency.

 

[QueenFee]

@QueenFee, yes it definitely is but it's so messy! It's old conditioner (Tresemme, Yes To Carrots, etc.), 1-2 tablespoons of molasses, 1-2 tablespoons of EVOO, and 1-2 tablespoons of Safflower Oil. I only use one conditioner of my choice for the mixture and I use less EVOO than Safflower Oil. The oil amount varies depending on how thick the conditioner gets, I like a more creamy consistency.

Looks at credit card....Credit card looks back...I think I'll save this one for next months S.P.I.C.E= Shopping spree In an Controlled Environment

 

[Aireen]

Looks at credit card....Credit card looks back...I think I'll save this one for next months S.P.I.C.E= Shopping spree In an Controlled Environment

I totally get you on that, next month I'm lettin' loose!

 

[Aireen]

Okay so I used my molasses pre-poo with safflower oil late last night and washed it out with Aussie Moist (thanks to my hair buddy D.Lisha for recommending ) then conditioned with ORS Hair Mayonnaise. I know it's not recommended to use any protein after using molasses on the hair but I really wanted to strengthen it. I let my hair air-dry and now it's super soft but not necessarily smooth so I put my hair in a twirled bun for today and when I get home or tomorrow, it should be a lot smoother. I want to get my hair as smooth as possible without using heat so I can take length check pictures to update my challenges.

I love ORS Hair Mayo., my hair feels very moisturised even though it's considered to be a mild protein treatment. I don't know whether or not to use it next time as well for more strengthening since I just relaxed, use my stronger but last packet of my V05 collagen treatment, or just use AO WC for moisture. My hair feels slightly sticky but I don't mind that because I know I gave my hair an intense deep conditioning session so the tacky feeling is just a reminder and is temporary.

 

[Brownie518]

I used my Redken Rescue Force for a little strength this morning. I also added my ceramide mix to my DC and used a little to seal after I applied my leave in. My hair dried so shiny!!

 

[Amazhaan]

Hey Amazhaan Welcome!

Hey giiiirl!

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Ltown]

I did a pre-poo with aloevera and wgo, then use hydratherma after dc.

 

[baglady215]

I used my Redken Rescue Force for a little strength this morning. I also added my ceramide mix to my DC and used a little to seal after I applied my leave in. My hair dried so shiny!!

How do you like the Rescue Force?

 

[Lanea87]

Been using my Hot 6 Oil daily for about 4 weeks, cant wait til I get these cornrows out so I can use some of these lovely oils you ladies speak of daily.....
I been making my Ceramides Shopping List

 

[empressri]

QueenFee, yes it definitely is but it's so messy! It's old conditioner (Tresemme, Yes To Carrots, etc.), 1-2 tablespoons of molasses, 1-2 tablespoons of EVOO, and 1-2 tablespoons of Safflower Oil. I only use one conditioner of my choice for the mixture and I use less EVOO than Safflower Oil. The oil amount varies depending on how thick the conditioner gets, I like a more creamy consistency.

my friend does a similar mix, thinks honey goes into her mix also. said it totally stopped her breakage and make her hair strong.

 

[Aireen]

UPDATE: Relaxed with PICTURES! Made BSB barely but claiming it to stay positive, it won't be long before I'm confident in my hair's length since it'll grow out more by the next relaxer. I put my hair in a bun to make it wavy with volume so it's not sleek straight to see the length fully, sorry. It would have been blow-dried straight but I'm in a no heat challenge until I reach waist length.

For my wash yesterday, I did a pre-poo with my safflower oil-EVOO-conditioner-molasses mixture, shampooed with Aussie Moist Shampoo, and conditioned with ORS Hair Mayonnaise. I know it is not advised to use protein after using molasses but I wanted to strengthen and provide intense conditioning to my hair. As a result my hair came out feeling really moisturised and strong.

I have new goals, I'm going to take better care of my scalp and take more initiative instead of being lazy so I can RETAIN, RETAIN, RETAIN. I'm also going to watch my moisture/protein balance more carefully instead of just using what I feel like on my hair for frivolous reasons.

PICTURE TIME!

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Nice Aireen, it looks so soft and silky!

Sent from my Zio

 

[Aireen]

Nice Aireen, it looks so soft and silky!

Sent from my Zio

Thank you! It was my first time using ceramides (kinda) so I decided to update starting pictures even though the update is from my length challenges.

 

[Lita]

UPDATE: Relaxed with PICTURES! Made BSB barely but claiming it to stay positive, it won't be long before I'm confident in my hair's length since it'll grow out more by the next relaxer. I put my hair in a bun to make it wavy with volume so it's not sleek straight to see the length fully, sorry. It would have been blow-dried straight but I'm in a no heat challenge until I reach waist length.

For my wash yesterday, I did a pre-poo with my safflower oil-EVOO-conditioner-molasses mixture, shampooed with Aussie Moist Shampoo, and conditioned with ORS Hair Mayonnaise. I know it is not advised to use protein after using molasses but I wanted to strengthen and provide intense conditioning to my hair. As a result my hair came out feeling really moisturised and strong.

I have new goals, I'm going to take better care of my scalp and take more initiative instead of being lazy so I can RETAIN, RETAIN, RETAIN. I'm also going to watch my moisture/protein balance more carefully instead of just using what I feel like on my hair for frivolous reasons.

PICTURE TIME!

Aireen Looks like mink..100% MINK...Soft,silky & lush....




Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Lita]

I've been lurking in here but not sure if I missed this being discussed - is anyone steaming dry hair coated in ceramide oil? Then, after steaming, not washing, just returning to the daily routine? I was pondering the idea of steaming with a ceramide but not washing/conditioning etc...just a dry hair oil/steam experience for some umph. Not sure if it'll work, just an idea.

divachyk
I dont know if you call what I did steaming...But,I put some oil on my hair while the shower was going.The steam from it made it nice & soft..So I left it on & continue with my day...Didn't wash out or any-thing very nice soft hair....



Happy Hair Growing!