2011 Ceramides Challenge

[Brownie518]

I put some of my ceramide mix on top of my DC the other day.
I've been using my mix of emu, argan, hemp, grapeseed, etc to seal with.

 

[Lanea87]

Still just using my HOT SIX....

 

[TheCoilWhisperer]

Update: In my last post I mentioned my walnut and hemp seed oil arrived in the mail. Well over the weekend I pre-poo'd over night with the hemp seed oil. Oh my gosh, my hair was so soft! I can truly see the difference with using the oil straight up verses in a product. I moisturized, sealed and twisted using rose water, walnut oil and JC nourish and shine last night. My hair feels so good that I don't feel the need for the mid-week co-wash. YAY!

 

[LuvlyRain3]

Would using hemp seed butter be like using hemp seed oil?? I really want some hemp seed butter.

 

[empressri]

Would using hemp seed butter be like using hemp seed oil?? I really want some hemp seed butter.

hemp butter is just hydrogenated hemp oil. try it though! you never know.

 

[Lita]

Would using hemp seed butter be like using hemp seed oil?? I really want some hemp seed butter.

LuvlyRain3 I use hemp seed butter/when I need extra help with my hair..ex When its really cold & dry out-side or I did a recent color...It can be little thick...


*It wont hurt to try...A little goes a long way..


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[divachyk]

I still DC with ceramides but haven't pre-poo'd with them in a while. Didn't I read that ceramides help if you are overly porous? Since I think I'm not overly porous (I have low porosity), should I still use ceramides?

 

[TraciChanel]

Hi ladies,

Just checking in to report on my progress. I must report that I have had very little hair shedding as a result so far. Typically, when I manipulate my hair I will have a few strands in my hand or comb. But since I've been using the EO's I haven't had that problem. I found a concoction that I made up of ceramide oils some time ago and started using that to seal every night. Basically, it's a mixture of jojoba, grapeseed and hemp oil with rosemary and sage herbs inside (plus a bit of peppermint oil for fragrance). I only have to use a very small amount to seal at night and in the morning my hair feels very soft and moist. I've been moisturizing with Taliah Waajid PMB which has jojoba and wheatgerm oil in it. Does a great job!

 

[LuvlyRain3]

Thanks empressri and Lita . I was just wondering if it would have the same ceramide properties as the being that it has gone through a different process.

 

[Lita]

Thanks empressri and Lita . I was just wondering if it would have the same ceramide properties as the being that it has gone through a different process.

LuvlyRain3 It really doesn't make a difference/You still get the same great quality...



Happy Hair Growing!

 

[halee_J]

divachyk, yes ceramides are the "glue" that hold the cuticle together, they help patch up gaps in that outer layer; so they can help those with overly porous hair. I'm not sure if its accurate to say that its "bad" for those with low porosity though. I don't think the effect is stong enough to make low porosity even worse. I do think that perhaps those with low porosity probably need alot less in their reggie, like how most naturals typically need less protein than relaxed heads.

You were liking the effects of the hemp and wheat germ oil, yes? If the effects are good, then I'd stay with it

 

[Brownie518]

I'm putting SSI Marula Hemp butter into rotation and it has some ceramides in there. I love this stuff. It smells delicious and works great on my hair.

Aqua infused with (Calendula officinalis(Certified Calendula extract), Helianthus Annuus (Organic Sunflower extract), Chondrus crispus (Certified orgaince Irish Moss), Hydrogenated Persea gratissima ( Certified organic Avocado Butter) Vegetable emulsifier, Hemp seed oil, Olea europaea ( Certified organic Olive oil), Ricinus communis (Castor oil), Marula Oil, Apricot Kernel oil, Cocoa Butter, Panthenol, Carrot Seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, fragrance

 

[maxineshaw]

halee_J I would like to join this challenge if its not too late.

Right now I will be using Safflower oil and ORS Hair Mayo.

I'm going to mix the Safflower oil with my coconut oil and prepoo on dry hair once a week.

I will use the Hair Mayo every other week to deep condition.

I'm not really wholly informed on ceramides. I find it strange that I have always said products that contain hemp oil work extremely well in my hair. For a time I was actually actively looking for products that contained hemp oil. Don't know why I stopped.

I have also used Safflower oil before-when I first went natural back in 2007. I remember it made my hair feel extremely soft but seriously oily. That's why I'm going to use it strictly for prepoo conditioning.

 

[empressri]

wash, conditioned and twisted with shea moisture coconut and hibiscus smoothie and rice bran oil.

twists look and feel mad seccy right now.

 

[halee_J]

Welcome aboard MaxJones I love hemp oil too. It's such an amazing oil to me. Normally I like heavier oils on my hair but hemp is so light yet seals and softens so well. A little goes a long way too, love love love it

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

I added Redken Antisnap to my regimen, used it yesterday for the first time hopefully I'll use this in place of Eggo Boost.

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[Lita]

Rubbed Sesame seed & Rice bran oil on my hair/Applied NB pomade on my ends...


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Brownie518]

I oiled my hair with Mozeke's Amla Infusion. It makes my hair very silky and shiny. It has:

Ingredients: Olive oil, Avocado oil, Amla oil, Babassu butter, Grapeseed oil, Flaxseed oil, Shea oil , Argan oil, Castor oil, Emu oil, Rosemary oil, Tea Tree oil, Vitamin E, Brahmi, Neem, and Nettle, Coltsfoot, Marshmallow, Horsetail, Catnip, Burdock, Chamomile, and Yarrow

 

[cinnespice]

Washed and deep contioned with alter ego mixed with hempseedoil. My hair feels so soft.

 

[LuvlyRain3]

Preepood with sunflower oil overnight.

 

[Shay72]

Oiled my scalp with Claudie's Elixir last night. Hairveda's Whipped Baggy Cream or is it called Whipped Ends now? Whatever it has sunflower oil in it.

 

[Brownie518]

Oiled my scalp with Claudie's Elixir last night. Hairveda's Whipped Baggy Cream or is it called Whipped Ends now? Whatever it has sunflower oil in it.

Does it? I didn't know that. Hmm...

Anyway, I used my Mizani Thermasmooth poo, which has ceramides, as well as Anti Snap, when I washed last night. When I get home in the morning, I'll moisturize and seal up with my ceramide mix.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Soaking my hair in grapeseed and safflower oil tonight may add a little argan oil too, I love that stuff.

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[Aireen]

UPDATE: Planning to use ORS Hair Mayo in a few days for my next wash.

 

[chelseatiara]

sealed and oiled my scalp with grapeseed oil after my DC tonight

 

[Shay72]

Does it? I didn't know that. Hmm...

Yes maam

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

I would like yo join this challenge. I already use hemp and grapeseed oil regularly.

 

[halee_J]

Hey curlyhersheygirl welcome

It seems the further I get into this stretch the more hemp oil I use. I haven't been using any other oil for the last few weeks...

 

[divachyk]

Any good suggestions for how to use up some sunflower and wheat germ?

I use hemp the most out of any ceramide (mix in DC). I tried sealing with it and it was okay. I even steamed with it and it held up well.

 

[TopShelf]

Currently sitting with deep conditioner and hot six oil in my hair. Will wash this out in the morning

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