**~2012 Deep Condition Challenge Part II~**

[Rossy2010]

halee_J pls count me in

 

[chelseatiara]

Im in with ORS REplenishing and Hairveda's SitriNillah both twice a week (ORS for an hour, rinse out, SitriNillah for 30 minutes..)

 

[MicheePrings]

@ halle J I'm in....yay my first LHCF challenge

I'll be DCing on wet hair for week one and dry hair for week two and alternating.
I'm trying to become consistent with my regimen this year so that I can get consistent results. This challenge will hold me accountable I'm sure.

 

[cynd]

DC'd ate last night for about 3 hrs w/o heat using ORS Replenishing Conditioner. Also used L'Oreal EverCreme Sulfate-Free Nourishing Leave-in. My hair's still wet and it was pretty easy to detangle. A little OT, but my micro hair cap just arrived this a.m. and I can't wait to DC again so I can use it. I've read so many conflicting things about DCing with and w/o heat. Do you think it really makes a difference?

 

[Ann0804]

halee_J

Please add me-I want to continue with session 2 since my hair is always thirsty and dcing helps. I'll continue to use Jessicurl dc tx, MJ super sweetback tx, CJ deep fix and CJ curl rehab once or twice a week.

 

[kesha4726]

My first challenge, yay!
I don't know what I am using, but I will use it every week. I have some of this and that (mostly Dominican stuff). I have a sew in, so I am not too worried about working with what I have already.

 

[cutiepiesensei]

halee_J can i join????

I've been only using heat every 2 weeks and DC every 10 days but I still get breakage. I'll have shedding and then pieces less than a centimeter long breaking off

 

[halee_J]

cutiepiesensei Welcome You may need to DC more frequently than every 10 days until you get the breakage under control. What do you DC with now? are you relaxed?

Your siggy has me cracking up btw

 

[cutiepiesensei]

I DC with Silk Elements Megasilk and I'm relaxed. For a period of time my breakage went down but idk......when I was doing it once per week I really didn't notice that much of a difference.......I'll just be playing around more with my regimen i suppose

 

[JulietWhiskey]

I plan to DC one week with heat for 60 minutes and DC one week without heat for about 2.5 hours.

DC to use with heat: My "potion" of Doo Gro Mega Long Reconstructor, Hollywood Beauty Carrot Oil Cholesterol Cream, agave nectar, glycerin, honeyquat, SAA, and oils.

DC to use without heat: Trader Joe's Tingle Treat, straight up, no chaser.

Every 6 weeks: Doo Gro Mega Thick Intense Repair Treatment, agave nectar, glycerin, honeyquat, SAA and oils for 60 minutes with heat. Follow the next day with The Potion for 60 minutes with heat.

I'll use the Tingle Treat on Friday evening...

 

[halee_J]

cutiepiesensei what were you doing during the time your breakage went down? I was thinking even more fequently than 1x a week, like maybe every 5 days? It takes some time to get breakage under control. When I over processed my hair back in 2010 I was DCing 2x a week to nurse my hair back.

 

[cutiepiesensei]

well, it was a few weeks after a haircut, and I wasn't doing much different :/ I was actually using more heat that I use now. The only reason I've been wary of doing it more than once a week is because since I have short, relaxed hair, I use some type of heat every time I wash. My hair isn't even close to being bone straight and it looks funny unless I either blowdry or flat iron it. Part of my breakage might be that I've been brushing my hair a lot more.....hm.....I might have to turn to heavy PSing again lol.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

DC'd with QB's CTDG and hemp oil under a conditioning cap for 1hr.

 

[TeeSGee]

DC on dry hair under hooded dryer for 25 mins using ORS replenishing pak, poo with moisturizing poo, rinse and added SE Luxury moiturizing conditioner for 5 mins. I applied moisture leave-ins and is currently airdrying in two pig tails. so far my hair is really soft and i barely lost any hair and im about 4 months post relaxer.

 

[tiffers]

DC'd ate last night for about 3 hrs w/o heat using ORS Replenishing Conditioner. Also used L'Oreal EverCreme Sulfate-Free Nourishing Leave-in. My hair's still wet and it was pretty easy to detangle. A little OT, but my micro hair cap just arrived this a.m. and I can't wait to DC again so I can use it. I've read so many conflicting things about DCing with and w/o heat. Do you think it really makes a difference?

YESSSSS!!! Heat makes a huge difference. It opens up your hair's cuticles, so the conditioner can really absorb and sink in there. Otherwise, the conditioner just kind of sits there.

Dc'ing overnight is a good no heat option, or dc'ing while working out. They both get a lot of heat trapped.

 

[tiffers]

cutiepiesensei What are you using to brush your hair? A boar bristle brush is always the best, most gentle option. You can get one for like 3 bucks at Walgreens.

Also, you want to make sure that you're not using the brush TOO much. Comb your hair back and get it as smooth as you can before using the brush as a final smoothing step.

I know I don't have to give you a lecture about using a blowdryer after each wash. Do you use any kind of protection?

Since you're relaxed, I strongly suggest chelating to get all of the mineral deposits out of your hair. When I was relaxed and was having more than normal breakage, 9 times out of 10, I needed to chelate. If you don't have ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, go get it NAO! From Sally's, Walmart, CVS, anywhere. Lather twice. With the first lather, let the shampoo marinate for 3 or more minutes. On the second lather, you can rinse it out right away.

Follow this up with ORS Pak and dc as usual. ORS Pak almost always stops breakage and shedding in its tracks.

Doing these things should help tremendously.

 

[cutiepiesensei]

tiffers I'll get right on it! lol

I always use heat protectant before I do anything and I don't blowdry with high heat or when soaking wet. Usually, my hair will airdry for 30 minutes and I'll blowdry my hair on the warm setting, not hot. I don't chelate though so that might help a lot

Oh and as far as the comb/brush thing is concerned, I don't comb my hair during the week at all. I try to stay away from them because with my new growth, it isn't fun I use my fingers and a boar bristle brush normally, but to initially brush my hair out of a wrap I use a paddle brush because it kind of "combs" as well as brushes and helps detangle better :/ Hopefully, when I wash my hair this weekend I'll have a better result. Luckily, the one thing I know I'm doing right is keeping my moisturizing schedule at night because even with the breakage it is still less than what it used to be.

 

[xu93texas]

I DC on dry hair with Alter Ego garlic masque for 45 minutes. I rinsed out and applied Macadamia Natural Oil Moisturizing Rinse and followed up with Redken All Soft Heavy Cream.

 

[NaiyaAi]

I'm in @halee_J

Doing a DC tonight, will update with products used

ETA: Used rosemary tea and Crece Pelo DC. Didn't use heat this time because I just left the conditioner on while I made dinner, but next time (Sunday) I definitely plan to sit under the dryer while I condition, and add some oils to the mix as well.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

halee_J tiffers

Yes. Absolutely.

It's all in the name of Scientific Research. *and extreme PJ-ism of course*

 

[Nix08]

Doing a dry dc with giovanni sas

 

[LaidBak]

DCing on dry hair. Put down a layer of oil and then used SitriNillah condish (no mixing this time). Steaming for 20 mins, then ten minutes of cool down. I'm going for that butta soft, cool to the touch feeling in my hair.

 

[afrochique]

Last night:
Prepooed with castor oil. Used Queen Helene Cholesterol for two hrs under a shower cap. Rinsed, applied HH for abt ten min.
Result: buttery soft hair.

 

[Shana']

I'm in, still searching for my deep conditioning baby daddy. Whatever I use, it will be with heat for 25-30 mins or overnight. I will update as I try products.

 

[Aggie]

Deep conditioned today with Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Conditioner while I showered this morning.

 

[divachyk]

I'm all in

 

[Casarela]

Welcome to the Delightfully Delicious Deep Conditioning Challenge 2012 (Pt.II)






Want better retention? More moisture? Healthier hair? More managable hair? Wanna stay up on your DC game?


This challenge is for you!



The benefits of regular deep conditioning:


[*]One THE best ways to increase and maintain proper moisture levels in the hair
[*]Improves manageability
[*]Reduces splits and breakage i.e. great for retention
[*]Effective way of maintaining protein/moisture balance


We know, but we forget, we get lazy. This challenge is to keep us consistent

Everyone is welcome! Natural, texlaxed, texturized, transitioning, and relaxed heads. Ladies with braids or cornrowed under wigs/weaves come on in!

This challenge will run in quarters:

Part 1: January 1st –March 31st
Part 2: April 1st – June 30th
Part 3: July 1st – September 30th
Part 4: October 1st - December 31st

Da Rules:

1. Deep condition at least once per week, on wet or dry hair. If you are wearing braids or weaves, once per 10-14 days.

2. Shampooing is not required.

3. Deep condition using your method of choice: Heat cap, hooded dryer, steamer, hot towels or no heat.

4. You must DC for a minimum of 30 minutes.

WANNA JOIN?:
Mention or PM me and I'll add you
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Count me in!!!

 

[LexaKing]

halee_J ooooh I wanna join!!! I just found my new fave DC and method so this will be good!!!

 

[Coffee]

I'm in !

 

[mamaore]

Which product are you using exactly? I have the Garlic Mask. I don't recall having an issue with tangles when using it.

amwcah, I have the mask and I applied it to my scalp. The last time I had these tangles was when I used Joico KPak Chelating, Reconstructor and did a tea rinse all in the same wash.

My hair is bunned right now still in a tangled mess. I will be dealing with it tomorrow. But I really do not know how to remove the tangles. erplexed I will be trying the Chicoro recipe, cowashing then deep condition with heat.