2017 Delightfully Delicious Deep Conditioning Challenge

[Aggie]

@Jade Feria I'm definitely in for another year. The DC and Oils challenges are my favorites.



11 Days?! I'm sorry!

Thank you hon I will rest during the Christmas for 3 days and again for New Years day and the day afterward.

 

[Smiley79]

Count me in please!

The DC that I have and plan to use are:

• SM Manuka Honey Masque
• Loreal Damage Erase balm
• Naturelle Grow Herbal blends
• Naturelle Grow Sweet greens
• Mielle Organics Babassu DC
• Aphogee Curlific
• Curl Dynasty Pumpkin masque
• TGIN Honey masque
• Camille Rosw Algae Renew

I do not own but look forward to trying the following DC in 2017:

• The Mane choice Egyptian collectionDC
• Kurlee Belle Banana nut Avocado deep treatment
• Eden body works coconut deep conditioner

I plan to reserve the 1st week of every month to do a strong protein treatment on my hair. This wll help me to remember and keep them regular. (It's also the same week I pick to do my Inversion method each month) My protein conditioner right now is Komaza Care Protein.

 

[Nightingale]

I'm in!

1-2x a week, I plan to heatcap or steam DC with:

my DC mix (Vo5 pomegranate bliss or GVP Conditioning Balm, mixed with olive and coconut oil).

unless I find a conditioner with my preferred ingredients, I won't use anything else.

 

[Froreal3]

@Jade Feria

Actually, @Froreal3 Has been doing this particular challenge for the last 3/4 years.

@IDareT'sHair I did see that the challenge was done by several people over the years; I just used @Aggie's verbiage from when she did the challenge. @Froreal3 I hope you don't mind that I started it this time around.

It's no problem. I'll be weaving it up for most of the year so won't be dcing as often as I used to.

 

[Jade Feria]

I posted my starting pic upthread (3rd post). Can I just say how much I can't stand taking length check pics? I had to take about 342,496 photos to get one that was halfway decent.

 

[ladybee1922]

Here are some of the conditioners I will be using:

Mielle Organics Babassu Oil and Mint DC
Jakeala Ginger Mustard Seed, Avocado Oil & Palm Oil DC
Jakeala Nappy Butter Cream
NaturelleGrow Slippery Elm & Marshmallow Root DC
NaturelleGrow Intense DC
APB Ultra Conditioning Souffle
Shescentit Curl Moist Conditioner
Shescentit Riche Moisture Masque
Shescentit Okra Reconstructor
The Mane Choice Green Tea & Carrot DC - finishing, probably won't buy again
Hairveda Sitrinillah Deep Conditioner
Hairveda Acaiberry Phytokeratin Conditioner
Obia Naturals Babassu DC
Curl Origin Coconut Kukui Overnight Mask
Joico KPak
Joico Moisture Recovery Balm
Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
Moroccanoil Restorative Mask

My hair is currently between BSL and MBL, though I experienced a lot of postpartum shedding. I'm aiming to DC 2x per week, but will definitely do it once per week. I love DC'ing, and I'll be looking to you ladies for more product recommendations!


Here's my starting pic:

I NEED to copy your shirt!

 

[victory777]

Hey guys!!
I am sliding on in!
I plan to DC at least 1-2 times a week with my Heat Therapy wrap
.
I will use the following DCs:
APB: moisturizing conditioner
Alter ego garlic conditioner
Keracare Humecto

Considering the following DCs to add to my stash:
APB UCS
Naturelle grow
22nd Century

 

[Rozlewis]

I'm in.

I plan to DC twice a week with heat or steam.
I use a plethora of DC's so will post them as I use them.

 

[Jade Feria]

I NEED to copy your shirt!

I was going to buy one, but I said you know what.. I have an old shirt that I don't wear much, some sharpies, a ruler, and some cardboard, so I'll just make it a project!

 

[Curls&Justice417]

Did a deep condition with the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Smooth conditioner. I liked it way better than the moist version (which is also good). If it continues to give me great results it will easily become a staple.

 

[Jade Feria]

@AriellePatrice how long did you leave it on? Did you use heat?

I DC'ed on Monday with Mielle Organics Babassu Oil & Mint DC, on dry hair, 30 minutes with my heat cap. This is one of the best DCs I've used. It gave my hair soooo much slip and made it super soft.

On Thursday with Obia Naturals Babassu DC, on dry hair, 1 hour with my heat cap. It was my first time using this one, it was good, but nothing to write home about.

I plan on doing a clarifying wash and DC with my bonnet dryer tomorrow.

 

[Curls&Justice417]

@AriellePatrice how long did you leave it on? Did you use heat?

I did not use heat this time around. Once I get a heating cap I will be using heat every single time I DC for maximum effectiveness. I left the Aussie on for about an hour and a half with a plastic cap and and scarf over it and took a nap lol

 

[victory777]

I DC'd with Anabelles Perfect Blends Moisturizing Conditioner in Vanilla bean x 20 minutes on top of my twists Sat.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Under Dryer:
Cathy Howse Ultra Black Hair

Under Steamer:
My Honey Child's Honey Hair Mask

 

[Jade Feria]

DC'ed with NG Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root & Cinnamon, 40 minutes under dryer.

 

[Philippians413]

DC'ed with NG Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root & Cinnamon, 40 minutes under dryer.

I've been eyeing this one for a while. How do you like it?

 

[Jade Feria]

I've been eyeing this one for a while. How do you like it?

I LOVE it! It's moisturizing and gives my hair so much slip. Makes my hair super soft and manageable.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I will definitely be joining in next year. I did a great job in 2016, I LOVE deep conditioning.

Right now my hair is nape length. It is very healthy so I'm not going to stress about a hair goal since my hair grows slow as hec. I will be using my APB conditioners, SM masks, and any other mask in my stash that I feel like using (I have a lot of DCs to get through).

 

[HappyAtLast]

Hiya! I'm joining this challenge to keep myself accountable to DC once per week.

I'm texlaxed and it's been since Sept 14, 2016 since I texlaxed. I've had a healthy trim recently, which seems to be keeping me perpetually at APL.
I'll update with a starting pic soon -- added pics.
I'll be using Aphogee 2 minute about 2x monthly, and I'll be rotating between these for deep conditioning. (With heat 30 mins or with body heat for 1 hour.)

 

[Jade Feria]

DCing with APB Ultra Conditioning Souffle in Peach, 30 minutes under heat cap.

 

[BrownSkinPoppin]

I'm in. I'm going to try to deep condition every two weeks. Starting pic attached. Will come back later with more details.

I plan to use up the rest of the dc's in my stash. The shea Moisture yucca and balboa mask and the shea Moisture jbco mask. From there I want to start making my own dc

 

[Smiley79]

I'm In!

The fall of 2016 is when I started taking DC more seriously; in all my years of being natural. What a shame. I am a firm believe that this is extremely beneficial and crucial to the progress of my hair. My only struggle is that I am dealing with a few areas of heat damage; so it's a little frustrating to see patches of limp hair despite all my DC efforts. Anyways, I will have to do frequent trims until I get the heat damage under control.

1. What product(s) will you use? In no particular order

• Shea Moisture Manuka Honey
• L"Oreal Damage erase Balm
• Mielle Organics Babbassu DC
• Curls Dynasty Pumpkin mask
• Naturelle Grow Sweet Greens
• Naturelle Grow Herbal Blends
• Aphogee Curlific (Protein)
• Komazacare (Protein)

2. How long do you DC for?
I do not like overnight DCing or extended periods of leaving it on. 30-45 minutes is more than enough for me without heat. With my hooded dryer or steamer I keep on for 20-30 minutes.

3. How often do you DC?
I can easily DC my hair 1-2 times a week. One is on shampoo wash day and one is on a midweek co-wash or dry DC day. I don't always get to do it twice a week but I NEVER let a week pass that I do not DC.

4. What method of DC did you use (cap, steamer, etc)
I have a steamer and a hooded dryer. I plan to use them more often on shampoo days. On midweek cowash days, I just use a plastic cap and let my body heat do the work.

5. Most importantly – How did your hair respond?
I see improved elasticity, stronger more resilient strands, more manageable texture, fuller edges and softer new growth. I really see the fruits of my labor in my new growth. It shows me what my hair potential is. Overall my hair responded very well and each deep condition day my hair screams:

 

[mzhotniz86]

I just came in to steal the list of deep conditioners lol. Thanks girls

 

[Lanea87]

Add me please.
I plan to DC 1-2x/wk. These are the options I have in my stash....

Conditioner
SM Curl & Shine Conditioner
Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Hydrating
Aphogee Keratin 2-Minute Reconstructor
Alikay Naturals- Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner
Aussie 3 Min Deeeep x2
SSI Banana Brûlée
Coconut Milk Nourishing Conditioner
Aphogee Treatment + Balancing Moisturizer
ORS HAIRepair Nourishing Conditioner
My Honey Child Olive You Deep Conditioner
Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner

 

[victory777]

DC'D with bodyheat x 30 min with Alter Ego conditioner
Starting progress pics:

 

[Philippians413]

DC'ed with Mielle Organics Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner, under the dryer, for 30 minutes. My hair was only moderately moisturized and I didn't feel any of the slip or softness that people rave about. I did an aphogee protein treatment last week, so I'm wondering if that impacted the ineffectiveness of this DC (I completely missed the word protein on the package).

 

[ladybee1922]

Count me in please! The DC that I plan to use are:

SM Manuka Honey Masque
Loreal Damage Erase balm
Naturelle Grow sweet greens

In 2017, I look forward to trying the following DC:
The Mane choice DC
TGIN DC
Camille Rose Algae conditoner
Curl Dynasty pumkin masque

@Smiley79 Curl Dynasty pumkin masque? Your likes and dislikes please and Thank you

 

[Smiley79]

@Smiley79 Curl Dynasty pumkin masque? Your likes and dislikes please and Thank you

No prob. I'll definitely do a review once I use it. I'm still waiting for it to come in the mail.

 

[ladybee1922]

No prob. I'll definitely do a review once I use it. I'm still waiting for it to come in the mail.

@Smiley79 I know now that I'm going to get into trouble with you Ladies here...and I'm going to like it!

 

[Smiley79]

@Smiley79 I know now that I'm going to get into trouble with you Ladies here...and I'm going to like it!