Best of 2008

[A_Christian]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Elucence Volume Clarifying Shampoo

2. Shampoo- Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo

3. Protein conditioner - Decca Plus Satin Deep Conditioner and Affirm 5 in 1 Reconstructor

4. Moisturizing conditioner - KeraCare Humecto 5 lb tub hands down!

5. Flat iron -

6. hair oil - Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Design Essentials Botanical Oils with Ginseng

7. Leave in- Decca Plus Satin Regular Conditioner & Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner

8. Dialy Moisturizer- I don't yet have one since I'm using up stuff that I already have before buying more stuff, but I've been using Mizani Rose H20 creme hairdress or Asha's Shea What pomade when wearing twistouts, & Decca Plus Satin Tame when wearing flexi-rod sets, which are the hair styles I've been wearing 95% of the time for the past few months.

9. Homemade concoction -

10. Relaxer- Affirm Mild

11. Growth aid -

12. Co wash -Yes or No: Yes, Once or twice per week with KeraCare Humecto or Elucence mositure balancing Conditioner

13. Regimin- Shampoo, deep condition, and follow with a moisturizing conditioner once per week. after gently combing with my wide-tooth seamless comb or finger combing (when far into a relaxer stretch) airdry. After hair is airdried, apply a moisturizer to hair, twist into 5 or 6 fat twists, and apply more moisturizer to the ends of the twists. Next, tie on silk scarf and wear hair in a loose bun or down in loose waves for the week until it's time for another wash. (When far into relaxer stretch I almost always conditioner wash once or twice per week without the shampoo in order to avoid the sometimes tangling effect of shampoo on massive amounts of new growth.) I

14. Tip of the Year- Deep condition hair weekly with a conditioner that contains some type of protein as well as highly moisturizing ingredients like aloe, castor, and coconut oils etc.

 

[prospurr4]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed (texlaxed)
1. Clarifying Shampoo - N/A
2. Shampoo- Motions Lavish
3. Protein conditioner - Motions CPR
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Motions Moisture Plus
5. Flat iron - N/A
6. hair oil - Extra Virgin Coconut
7. Leave in- Giovanni Direct
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Water
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Relaxer- Revlon Realistic Regular Lye
11. Growth aid - N/A
12. Co wash -Yes or No - Yes
13. Regimin- No direct heat, cowash weekly, rollersets, moisturize daily, relax 4 times a year, protein treat and DC after touchup (4 times a year), protective style and cover at bedtime
14. Tip of the Year- Protect previously-relaxed ends during the touchup process by coating them with oil or conditioner

 

[tiffers]

lwilliams, finding a balance is soooo hard!!

I've found that it's easiest if I just wait for bedtime to clean. During the day, I pick up and do light cleaning. But after they're in the bed, That's when I do the sweeping, dishes, etc.

There's NO point in cleaning while they're up, as I'm sure you already know!

 

[Smiley79]

That's true. I'm getting in the groove of finding my balance as well.

 

[wheezy807]

Natural or Relaxed:
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Pantene Pro V
2. Shampoo- CON
3. Protein conditioner - Motions
4. Moisturizing conditioner - ORS Olive Oli Replenishing Paks
5. Flat iron - N/A
6. hair oil - OYI
7. Leave in- NTM
8. Dialy Moisturizer- ORS Olive Oil in a jar
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Relaxer- Syntonics (mild)
11. Growth aid - BT
12. Co wash -Yes or No
13. Regimin- Deep condition atleast once a week, moisturize daily, no/low direct heat, stretch relaxers (4months), scarf method at night, and protective styles
14. Tip of the Year- Deep conditioning is vital to obtaining healthy hair, incorporate it into your hair regimen!

 

[Tee]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Baking Soda
2. Shampoo- Eluence Poo
3. Protein conditioner - Aubrey GP
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Bio.... Something Balm. (Can get it at JC Pennys)
5. Flat iron - Royale. love5:
6. hair oil - So many but Coconut Oil and JBCO
7. Leave in- Varies
8. Daily Moisturizer- QP Elasta Oil Recovery Lotion
9. Homemade concoction - Spray Bottle Moisture Mix
10. Relaxer- NOW.....ORS Lye
11. Growth aid - I am not consistent to give any big shot outs on this one.
12. Co wash -Yes
13. Regimen- In my fotki
14. Tip of the Year - Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize!

 

[Shaley]

Natural or Relaxed: RELAXED
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Elucence Volume Clarifying; Suave Daily Clarifying
2. Shampoo- Ojon Ultra Hydrating; CON Ultra Moisturizing
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 minute; ORS Replenishing
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Ojon Shine & Protect; Hydratherma Naturals Moisturizing conditioner
5. Flat iron - Chi
6. hair oil - Hairveda Vatika Frosting, Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil
7. Leave in- HealthySexyHair Soy Leave In; Ojon Revitalizing Mist; Rusk Sensories Smoother
8. Daily Moisturizer- Shescentit Gillian Hair Butter; Hydratherma Naturals Hair Lotion
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Relaxer- Mizani Butter Blends
11. Growth aid - Ovation Cell Therapy
12. Co wash -Yes or No - Yes - Hairveda Moist Condition; Suave Tropical Coconut
13. Regimin- [B]Clarify, Shampoo, Deep Condition, Ovation Cell Therapy, Leave in Conditioner, Rollerset, Dry[/B]
14. Tip of the Year - Focus on Healthy Hair before Longer Hair.

 

[Neith]

Natural or Relaxed: Texlaxed, Transitioning for 5 months
1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS Creamy Aloe (diluted)
2. Shampoo - NTM Cream Lather Shampoo (diluted)
3. Protein conditioner - None
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Miss key's 10 en 1, AO Honeysuckle Rose
5. Flat iron - Maxiglide
6. Hair oil - Jojoba Oil
7. Leave in - Nature's Gate Conditioners
8. Daily Moisturizer - Water, Nature's Gate Conditioners
9. Homemade concoction - Jamila Henna + Orange Juice + Orange Oil
10. Relaxer- ORS no lye
11. Growth aid - Aloe Vera Gel
12. Co wash -Yes or No - Yes, occasionally if I need to wash my hair inbetween shampoo days.
13. Regimen- Weekly washing, deep conditioning and detangling with a wide toothed comb. Henna at least once per month. Wet, fingercomb ,moisturize and oil hair daily. Very little heat. Wash n gos, twist outs and braid outs are my daily styles.
14. Tip of the Year - Find what your hair likes and screw what anyone else suggests if you know what works for you.

 

[ImFree27]

Natural or Relaxed: Natural
1. Clarifying Shampoo V05 Vanilla Clariy conditioner
2. Shampoo- Baing Soda
3. Protein conditioner - Aurbery Organics Glycogen Protein
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Kenra mc, Kera care humeto, Eluence MB, Giovani Deep Moisture Conditioner
5. Flat iron - Conair Infenity Steam
6. hair oil - Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Vatika
7. Leave in- Giovanni Direct leave -in8. Dialy Moisturizer-
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Relaxer-
11. Growth aid - Working out and eating right
12. Co wash -Yes or No
13. Regimine- Wash and deep condition weekly, shampoo once a month, dust ends, sugar scrub once a month, acv rinse after deep condition
14. Tip of the Year- Keep it Simple and don't obess over hair, a healthy life = healthy hair. don't over spend on products, Get Staple products and just stick to that..

 

[JessCNU]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo ORS Creamy Aloe
2. Shampoo- Aphogee for damaged hair
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min. recon., egg w/ ORS pak
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Miss Keys, La Bomba .....I LOVE dominican conditioners
5. Flat iron - Chi....Fhi on the way!
6. hair oil - Coconut Oil
7. Leave in- Aphogee leave in, aphogee green tea keritan spray, Chi Silk infusion
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Coconut oil, Oyin Burnt sugar pomade
9. Homemade concoction - none
10. Relaxer- SE lye regular
11. Growth aid - OCT... when I remember
12. Co wash - No
13. Regimine- In my fotki
14. Tip of the Year- Deep Condition every week and don't be afraid of protein....oh yeah and dry ends are the devil!!!

 

[fivetimestwo]

Natural or Relaxed:
Relaxed (texlaxed 75%)
1. Clarifying Shampoo - same as regular shampoo below
2. Shampoo- NTM shampoo, CON Blue Label or Nexxus Diametress
3. Protein conditioner -lekair cholesterol (mild) Duo Tex (strong)
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Pantene Mask or PM Supercharged
5. Flat iron -conair ceramic (have the maxiglide but it suxerplexed)
6. hair oil -castor, jojoba, hot six and olive oil (mixed in condish)
7. Leave in-sunsilk hydra tlc regular conditioner (quarter sized amt)sealed with castor oil
8. Dialy Moisturizer-BB Oil moisturizer or Hollywood Olive Oil Creme
9. Homemade concoction -n/a
10. Relaxer-ORS regular strength (professional kind in green jar)
11. Growth aid -n/a
12. Co wash -Yes or No
13. Regimen-co wash after each workout (about 5x a week w/ any type of cheapie conditoner), wash w/ shampoo & DC on 6th day, alternate between buns and twistouts, straighten occasionally; texlax every four months.
14. Tip of the Year-if you workout and sweat in your scalp, it's a must to rinse or cowash your hair after each workout. I have noticed amazing retention since adding this step to my regimen.

 

[TdotGirl]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Baking Soda in Proclaim aloe moisturizing shampoo
2. Shampoo- Breakthru Moisturizing shampoo & Roux Porosity
3. Protein conditioner - GV of Joico K-Pak
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Proclaim aloe & shea butter
5. Flat iron - FHI 207
6. hair oil - Castor Oil, Proclaim olive oil, amla & vatika
7. Leave in- dove sheer moisture & tigi split end mender
8. Dialy Moisturizer- ORS olive oil
9. Homemade concoction - n/a right now
10. Relaxer- ORS
11. Growth aid - Wondergro pure sulfur scalp oil
12. Co wash -Yes or No No
13. Regimin- Wash once every week or two with shampoo, DC, then either 1) braidout 2) 60% airdry then blowdry & flat iron or 3)wet bun
14. Tip of the Year- Exercise, eat healthy, and drink ALOT of water.

Answers above.

 

[Smiley79]

Well so far here's where I'm at:
Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - KeraCare 1st Lather
2. Shampoo- CON Detangling
3. Protein conditioner - NONE (I'm in Protein Rehab after an Overdose)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - AO Honeysuckle (Just tried it for the first time and so far I'm in love):heart2:
5. Flat iron - N/A
6. hair oil - Currently using those cheap Hollywood bottles of Olive Oil while I search for Castor and Coconut Oils
7. Leave in- Hawaiian Silky 14 n 1
8. Dialy Moisturizer- NTM, Profective Leave In
9. Homemade concoction - n/a
10. Relaxer-
11. Growth aid - Ordered BT!!! (will keep posted on outcome)
12. Co wash -Yes or No-About to start
13. Regimin- Under Construction
14. Tip of the Year- MOISTURIZE!!! Remember, it's just hair, so don't get overconsumed. Beautiful, Clean, Healthy on the inside and out.

 

[Healthb4Length]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo -DHD Clean/Mizani Butter Blends Neutralizing/CHelating
2. Shampoo-DHD H20, ABBA Moisture Scensations
3. Protein conditioner - Shescentit's Fortifying Mask, UBH Protein Conditioner
4. Moisturizing conditioner -DHD Moisture, Mizani MoistureFuse, Silk Elements Olive Moisture Treatment!
5. Flat iron -Paul Brown Hawaii, FHI Runway
6. hair oil -Castor, Shea, Keracare Essential oils
7. Leave in-Giovanni Direct, AG Fast Food
8. Dialy Moisturizer-Jane Carter N & S, BB honey & Mayonaise, Silk Elements silken child, Qhemet's Alma & Olive Heavy cream
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Relaxer-Mizani Butter Blends
11. Growth aid -OCT
12. Co wash -Yes or No
13. Regimen-wash 2x weekly, deep condition once a week (alternate between protein & moisture---steam treat every 2 weeks), moisturize ends daily and cowash when needed.
14. Tip of the Year- Do what works for you!

 

[Brownie518]

Relaxed:
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Design Essentials Gentle Cleansing
2. Shampoo- Aveda Damage Remedy
3. Protein conditioner - Motions CPR
4. Moisturizing conditioner - JMRB, PM SuperCharged, PM Instant Moisture
5. Flat iron - none
6. hair oil - Hydratherma Naturals Growth Oil
Essential Balms Stimulating Hair Regrowth Trtmnt
7. Leave in- PM The Conditioner, Hydratherma Naturals
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Essential Balm Shea Hair & Scalp Butter w/ jojoba
10. Relaxer- Soft & Beautiful w/ Triple Hydration Oil regular
11. Growth aid - OCT/MT mix with Bee Mine serum
12. Co wash - Sometimes, if my hair wants. Lately it needs poo.

14. Tip of the Year- Listen to your hair and respond accordingly. It's better than doing what YOU want and having your hair respond with dryness, breakage, and straight hate.

 

[thinkpinkprincess]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - N/A
2. Shampoo- CHI NOURISH INTENSE SILK BATH
3. Protein conditioner - ubh hair conditioner, ors hair mayo, aphogee 2 min
4. Moisturizing conditioner - chi nourish intense silk masque
5. Flat iron - chi ( only one I have though lol)
6. hair oil - keracare essential oils (looove this stuff, it's incredinbly light and silky!)
7. Leave in- redken antisnap (melts tangles, aids in elasticity)
8. Dialy Moisturizer- eden body works hair milk ( greeeaaat stuff! should be able to find it at walmart, and it's a natural product!!!), glycerin/aloe mix, shescentit butters (love the consistency!)
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Relaxer-
11. Growth aid - Mega Tek!
12. Co wash -Yes or No YES, with Aussie 3 min miracle!
13. Regimin- still experimenting like crazy lol
14. Tip of the Year-[/quote]
Saran wrap your hair at night after you moisturize.... your hair will feel sooo soft and moisturized in the morning and it will be easier to detangle!

 

[thinkpinkprincess]

Love these threads.

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Crisptophe Beverly Hills Purely Natural Clarifying
2. Shampoo- CON green label original formula, Crisptophe Beverly Hills Purely Natural Daily poo
3. Protein conditioner - ORS Replenishing
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Aussie Moist
5. Flat iron - Maxiglide, FHI
6. hair oil - HairVeda Cocasta & Vatika Frosting
7. Leave in- Lacio Lacio (for rollersets)
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in Repair Cream
9. Homemade concoction - ORS Replenishing + LeKair Cholesterol Plus as a DC
10. Relaxer- ORS Lye
11. Growth aid - ayurvedic oils containing amla, bhringraj, brahmi
12. Co wash -Yes or No No not really, although in the summer when washing frequently, I skip poo, just rinse and condition
13. Regimin- Most of the year wash 2x a week, DC on dry hair, alternating between braidouts & rollersets, summers wash more frequently, winters wash1x a week
14. Tip of the Year- no combing dry hair

how has this been working for you? have you seen good results with accelerated growth?

 

[Mrs.Green]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Baking Soda and Water
2. Shampoo- CON Green
3. Protein conditioner - Silicon Mix
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Silicon Mix
5. Flat iron - None - Curling Iron
6. hair oil - Coconut
7. Leave in- Lacio Lacio
8. Dialy Moisturizer- ORS Olive Oil Moisturizer when hair is down, Suave Humectant when bunning
9. Homemade concoction - None
10. Relaxer- Optimum
11. Growth aid - Nightly scalp massages with Ayurvedic Oils *Vatika Coconut and Mahabhringraj oils*
12. Co wash - Daily in the summer
13. Regimin- Wash and deep condition and rollerset weekly
14. Tip of the Year- Your hair grows, retaining and consistency with your regimen is key. Moisturize, seal and baby those ends for maximum retention. And for the love of God stay off the bandwagons stick with what works.

 

[bermudabeauty]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo -n/a
2. Shampoo- Ion Color Defense & Nexxus Therapee
3. Protein conditioner - n/a
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Paul Mitchell Tree Tea & Neutrogena Recovery Mask
5. Flat iron - Hot Tools
6. hair oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
7. Leave in-Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship
8. Dialy Moisturizer- n/a
9. Homemade concoction -n/a
10. Relaxer-Hawaiian Silky
11. Growth aid -Started Using Bee Mine this weekend
12. Co wash -NO hair dosen't like it
13. Regimin- I always pre-poo with Heated Garlic & Olive Oil then baggie for approx 30min. Wash 1 to 2x per week. Deep Condition, leave in condition, olive oil then air dry whenever possible
14. Tip of the Year-Moisture not Protein

 

[lovenharmony]

Natural or Relaxed: Texlaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Joico K-Pack Chelating Shampoo
2. Shampoo- Eqyss Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Yogurt, Joico K-Pack Deep Conditioning Reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Mizani Scalp Care Conditioner
5. Flat iron - Maxiglide...but I rarely use it
6. hair oil - Mix of avocado and coconut oil
7. Leave in- No leave in
8. Daily Moisturizer- Dr. Joyce Williams Hair Food
9. Homemade concoction - mix generic skin lotion base for severly dry skin with avocado oil for intense conditioning.
10. Relaxer- Affirm Fiberguard No Lye
11. Growth aid - Megatek!!!
12. Co wash -Yes or No - Only when I feel my hair needs it.
13. Regimine- Shampoo & deep condition 2x a week, airdry always, moisturize 2x a day, keep hair in bun 99% of the time and sleep in satin scarf or bonnet always.
14. Tip of the Year- Once you find a regimine that is working for you, stick with it!! Sometimes experimenting with your hair can give you a major setback!

 

[Smiley79]

Wow...2008 is almost over...we'll soon be closing this Best of chapter...

 

[loulou82]

Natural or Relaxed: Transitioning
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Nexxus Aloe Rid
2. Shampoo- Elucence MB Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - AO GPB or Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - AO HSR + coconut oil
5. Flat iron - Don't have a fave but I want a FHI!
6. hair oil - HV Vatika Frosting
7. Leave in- Elucence MB Conditioner
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Mix of distilled water/aloe vera juice/ castor oil/ conditioner
9. Homemade concoction- Listed at #8
10. Relaxer- Don't relax anymore but Design Essentials worked very well
11. Growth aid - Surge 14 Revitalizer Spray
12. Co wash -Sometimes but it's more of an overnight DC rinsed in the morning
13. Regimen- Moisturize daily, sleep with bonnet nightly, wash and DC weekly, protein and clarify when needed.
14. Tip of the Year- Washing in loose twists SAVED my hair.

 

[LovinLea]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Aloe Rid
2. Shampoo- Green CON
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 Min
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Keracare Humecto
5. Flat iron - I'm waiting on my Sedu in the mail. my 1st flat iron
6. hair oil - EVOO
7. Leave in- Lacio Lacio or Salerm 21
8. Daily Moisturizer- Organics Olive Oil
9. Homemade concoction - none...
10. Relaxer- Hawaiian silky
11. Growth aid - Lenzi's Request
12. Co wash - No
13. Regimin- wash and 2x a week, airdry rollerset
14. Tip of the Year- Stretch the relaxers past 12 weeks.

 

[stargazer613]

Natural or Relaxed: Natural
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Naked Naturals Citrus & Keratin
2. Shampoo- Elucence MB
3. Protein conditioner - Aubrey's GPB
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Pantene Relaxed and Natural Mask
5. Flat iron - Chi Original
6. hair oil - Jojoba
7. Leave in- Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Milk
8. Daily Moisturizer- Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Milk or Qhemet's Amla Cream
9. Homemade concoction - whipped shea butter with coconut oil, almond oil, castor oil and glycerin
10. Relaxer- n/a
11. Growth aid - jojoba oil with lavender, rosemary, bay, cedarwood, and ylang ylang
12. Co wash - No
13. Regimin- wash and dc every two weeks, blow dry and straighten, wear protective styles in between and moisturize
14. Tip of the Year- Wash hair in plaits to avoid tangles

 

[hairsothick]

Relaxed:
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Keracare First Lather Shampoo/ ORS Creamy Lather Shampoo
2. Shampoo- Nutrine Garlic Shampoo/ ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 minute Reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Silicon Mix, Pantene Time Renewal Replenishing Mask, NTM Daily Conditioner
5. Flat iron - my trusty Paul Mitchell with the green ceramic plates
6. hair oil - Olive oil, Coconut oil, Castor oil
7. Leave in- V05 Moisture Milks (Strawberry,and Passion Fruit Smoothie),
8. Dialy Moisturizer- Aloe Vera juice/water/olive oil mixture
9. Homemade concoction - see number 8, Megatek mix
10. Relaxer- ORS No-lye and Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy No-lye; both are awesome, but I'm switching to ORS lye
11. Growth aid - just started using Megatek, I like it
12. Co wash -Yes, 3x a week
13. Regimen- Wash 1x a week, co-wash 2-3x a week, moisturize with spray mixture every night, seal ends with oil or shea butter, Megatek on scalp every other night, relax every 8-12 weeks, trim when I see fit, buns or twistouts everyday, use heat sparingly
14. Tip of the Year- Do you ma!

 

[Sarahh.]

Natural or Relaxed: Natural I guess-and 2B?
1. Clarifying Shampoo -?
2. Shampoo-Schwarzkopf Liquid Silk Shampoo.
3. Protein conditioner -Matthew James Protein Treatment
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Pantene Intensive Treatment Extra Moisturising.
5. Flat iron -Remington.
6. hair oil -Olive Oil
7. Leave in-Redken All Soft Velvet Whip.
8. Dialy Moisturizer-Redken All Soft Velvet Whip.
9. Homemade concoction -?
10. Relaxer-?
11. Growth aid -?
12. Co wash -Yes or No Not for me.
13. Regimin-See my blog if you wanna know.
14. Tip of the Year- Protective styles! No heat! Moisture!

 

[Smiley79]

Great lists ladies. That's what I love about this forum, there's a zillion combinations of regimens and product preferences and everyone just finds their thing to reach the one common goal.

 

[ShaniKeys]

'08 is almost over so this is the perfect time...

Natural or Relaxed: 4a/b natural
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider shampoo
2. Shampoo- Keracare Dry&Itchy Scalp Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Frederic Fekkai Protein Rx mask, Damage Remedy IRT & wheat germ oil
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Keracare Humecto & ORS replenishing pak
5. Flat iron - Babyliss pro 230
6. hair oil - Almond oil
7. Leave in- Body Shop Amlika leave-in
8. Daily Moisturizer- mix of water & Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla leave-in
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Relaxer- N/A
11. Growth aid - scalp massages with jojoba&peppermint oil
12. Co wash -Yes or No Nope
13. Regimen- wash once a week, dc once a week, moisturize twice a day (focusing on my ends), seal with oil, scalp massages with jojoba&peppermint oil and wearing two strand twists as protective style
14. Tip of the Year- condition² moisturize³!

 

[moonglowdiva]

Natural or Relaxed: Relaxed to about an 85% degree of straightness
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Quantum Clarifying Shampoo
2. Shampoo- Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Castile Soap
3. Protein conditioner - Ion Effective Care Treatment, Aphogee 2 min, Emergencee
4. Moisturizing conditioner - ORS replenishing conditioner, SE R&R Hair Mayonnaise, Queen Helene Cholesterol, Generic Humectress
5. Flat iron - Sedu 1 1/4 inch I really have this thing for show I rarely flatiron and tell but DD is natural and it gets iher STRAIGHT. I mean STRAIGHT.
6. hair oil - Proclaim Natural 7 oil, coconut oil, Amla oil, jojoba oil
7. Leave in- Infusium 23 mix
8. Daily Moisturizer- 1 -6 week post relaxer SE Oil Moisturizer 7 week CFC Instant Moisturizer, Wave Nouveau, or CFCG
9. Homemade concoction - SMT and CLT
10. Relaxer- SE Regular strength Lye
11. Growth aid - MT
12. Co wash -Yes or No: Not really, only in the spring / summer
13. Regimin- KISS
14. Tip of the Year- Patience, DC always, and most importantly than any of the above prayer.

 

[ravenmerlita]

Natural or Relaxed: Transitioning
1. Clarifying Shampoo - Nexxus Aloe Rid
2. Shampoo - WEN Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner, Crede MT Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - White Sands ER Fusion, Paul Brown Hapuna Hawaiian Keratin Straightening Treatment (BKT)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Kerastase Masquintense Fine
5. Flat iron - Chi
6. hair oil - Ojon Revitalizing, Lazartigue Treatment Oil
7. Leave in - Kerastase Ciment Thermique, Joico Body Luxe Thickening Elixir, Sebastian Body Double
8. Dialy Moisturizer - Fekkai Smooth Hair
9. Homemade concoction - none really, I occasionally use plain olive oil as a pre-poo or when putting my hair up at night
10. Relaxer- Affirm Fiberguard Lye (last used in 2007 but it's still a great relaxer)
11. Growth aid - MTG and Biotin 5mg
12. Co wash - Yes
13. Regimen - Varies a lot -- wash/cw and deep condition twice a week; airdry, rollerset or flat iron
14. Tip of the Year - deep condition regularly, at least once a week while you are trying to get your hair healthy.