Best of 2008

[SouthernStunner]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Nioxin
2. Shampoo- The old CON
3. Protein conditioner - MT
4. Moisturizing conditioner - NTTM
5. Flat iron - nope
6. hair oil - coconut
7. Leave in- any conditioner
8. Dialy Moisturizer- see #9
9. Homemade concoction - glycerin,VO5 and distilled H2O
10. Relaxer- Affrim
11. Growth aid - MT and OCT
12. Co wash -Yes
13. Regimin- cowash 3-5 times a week poo on sun clarify 1x a month moisture 2x a day and seal
14. Tip of the Year- be patient and consistent

 

[ladylina]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Pantene Pro V or PM Tea Tree Shampoo
2. Shampoo- CON Red label/ Kenra
3. Protein conditioner - Motions CRP/ Aphogee 2 Min/ Silicon Mix
4. Moisturizing conditioner - PM The Conditioner/ Kenra/ PM The Detangler
5. Flat iron - Sedu or Solia
6. hair oil - Coconut/ Olive oil/ Vatika Oil
7. Leave in-PM The Conditioner/ Garnier Sleek N Shine leave in
8. Dialy Moisturizer- PM The Conditioner
9. Homemade concoction - My Triple M mix
10. Relaxer- Vitale
11. Growth aid - I dont use
12. Co wash -Yes or No Yes in the summer every other day, But since I live in Minnesota, it is a no go in the winter
13. Regimin- In the summer Co wash and air day. In the winter wash, dc and bun until it gets warm.
14. Tip of the Year- Always Dc! Whenever you can, you will not go wrong.

 

[Galadriel]

Natural or Relaxed: Transitioning Texlaxer
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Nexxus Aloe Rid
2. Shampoo- Paul Mitchell Tea Tree
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min. reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Poya (from NewDirections.com), ORS Replenishing
5. Flat iron - I only get flat ironed at the stylist's
6. hair oil - Coconut, Castor, and Olive
7. Leave in- Hair One
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Hawaiian Silky 14-in-1, ORS Olive Oil in the jar
9. Homemade concoction - conditioner base (from NewDirections), lavender or peppermint oil, coconut oil and aloe vera = my homemade moisturizing conditioner. I'd also add silk powder for a protein treatment.
10. Relaxer- None, but when I texlaxed I used ORS no-lye
11. Growth aid - My MN mix (MN, Sulphur, oils and condish), BT
12. Co wash -Yes
13. Regimin- Currently it's wash 2x per week, co-wash 2-3x per week, baggy whole head overnight 4-5x per week, moisturize and bun daily (sometimes braidouts). I wear lots of updos. I try to use my growth aids 2-3x per week. I'm lazy w/ protein treatments, but luckily my hair LOVES moisture
14. Tip of the Year- I know it may sound crazy, but sometimes a good trim IS the answer. Full, thick hair is gorgeous; don't hold on to scraggly ends for the sake of length.

 

[blessedandlucky]

Clarifying poo- none
Shampoo-abba pure moisture shampoo
Protein- purescriptions treatment at aveda salon every few months
Moisturizing Con- abba pure moisture conditioner
Flat iron- coroliss. i don't use it very often.
Oil- almond for pre-poo. i put it on overnight and wash the next day.
Leave-in- ntm silk touch leave-in
Daily Moisturizer- ntm silk touch leave-in and jane carter nourish and shine.
Homemade concoction- none
Growth aid- none
Co wash- no
Regimen- wash every 7-10 days or when my hair is dirty (i can just tell!), blowdry, moisturize nightly or every other night, wrap nightly
Tip of the year-use a scarf at night. moisturize ends consistently and as needed. caruso curlers have saved my hair.

other products:
chi silk infusion, ntm deep recovery mask

 

[TrulyBlessed]

Natural or Relaxed: Natural
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Baking Soda with water or with a little Elucence shampoo
2. Shampoo- Elucence MB
3. Protein conditioner - Mega Tek! and sometimes AO GPB
4. Moisturizing conditioner - AO Honeysuckle, Elucence MC, Lekair Cholesterol
5. Flat iron - I don't use heat
6. hair oil - Coconut Oil and my favorite, Castor Oil!!!!!!!!!!
7. Leave in- Elucence MC
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Qhemet Heavy Cream (for ends), Kemi Oyl Conditioning Spray sealed with Castor Oil
9. Homemade concoction - None
10. Relaxer- None
11. Growth aid - None
12. Co wash -Not regularly
13. Regimin- Keep hair in twists for 2 weeks, wear twist out for a week then prepoo, shampoo and deep condition. Co wash/rinse in between if absolutely necessary.
14. Tip of the Year- Protective styling is the hair's best friend! Getting iron deficient anemia under control is the hair's best friend!

 

[baddison]

Natural or Relaxed: Newly Relaxed!!
1. Clarifying Shampoo -Nexxus AloeRid or ORS Creamy Aloe or Mizani Hair Bath
2. Shampoo-CON UltraMoisturizing (green) or Giovanni Smooth as Silk
3. Protein conditioner -ORS Replenishing or ORS Hair Mayo or Nexxus KeraPHix or Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture (Protein) or Aubrey Organics
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose or Tresemme Moisture Vitamin E or Mizani HydraFuse
5. Flat iron -CHI (rarely)
6. hair oil -ORS Carrot Oil or ExtraVirginCoconut Oil or Sweet Almond Oil
7. Leave in-Jane Carter Revitalizing Leave-In or Giovanni Direct Leave-In or Doo Gro Growth Treatment Leave-In
8. Dialy Moisturizer-Spray with choice of leave-in, seal with choice of oils/butters
9. Homemade concoction -Pure Shea Butter, Pure Aloe Butter, Pure Avocado Butter, whipped/blended with jojoba oil, coconut oil, emu oil......PURE MOISTURE!!!
10. Relaxer-Mizani Butter Blends Mild (all components)
11. Growth aid -MegaTek with jojoba oil, emu oil, & tea tree oil
12. Co wash -Yes or No NO
13. Regimin-here: http://members.fotki.com/baddison/about/
14. Tip of the Year- Find what works for YOU. Bandwagons are nice for getting you from pointA-to-pointB, but that's about it.....if you don't get off, you'll be traveling forever with no destination in view!! Get a regimen that incorporates both moisture and protein, and your hair will thank you. Practice healthy hair habits, keep ends protected as much as possible.

 

[ShaniKeys]

***bumping this great thread***

 

[Libra08]

Natural or Relaxed: Natural
1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS
2. Shampoo- Joico KPAK, Baking Soda
3. Protein conditioner - Joico KPAK Rec.
4. Moisturizing conditioner - GVP Conditioning Balm, Le Kair Cholesterol
5. Flat iron - N/A
6. hair oil - Coconut Oil
7. Leave in- Giovanni Direct Leave In
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Giovanni Direct Leave In
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Relaxer- N/A
11. Growth aid - BT/MN mix
12. Co wash -No
13. Regimine- Wash and dc once a week, blow dry hair on cool with denman or pony tail rollerst, braidouts and protective styles
14. Tip of the Year- Unrefined Shea Butter to seal in winter, using denman to blow dry hair straight on cool

 

[JessCNU]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS Creamy Aloe
2. Shampoo- Aphogee for damaged hair, Chi moisture bath
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min. recon.
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Miss keys 10 en 1, La Bomba Avacado
5. Flat iron - FHI
6. hair oil - Coconut Oil
7. Leave in- Aphogee leave in spray, Aphogee green tea keratin spray
8. Daily Moisturizer- Coconut oil, Oyin handmade burnt sugar pomade
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Relaxer- Design Essentials
11. Growth aid - Multi-Vitamin, fresh veggie, water and working out! sometimes OT when i remember
12. Co wash -No
13. Regimen- pre-poo, wash, reconstrutor, deep condish, wet wrap or roller set.
14. Tip of the Year- Coconut oil is your best friend

 

[Coffee]

Natural or Relaxed: - Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Joico
2. Shampoo- varies
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee
4. Moisturizing conditioner - too many to list
5. Flat iron - occasionally
6. hair oil - varies
7. Leave in- HairVeda products
8. Daily Moisturizer- mostly hairveda products
9. Homemade concoction - MN w/Pomade de azure
10. Relaxer- Niarobi
11. Growth aid - MN
12. Co wash -Yes
13. Regimin- ???
14. Tip of the Year- Keep being a member of LHCF