Best of 2010 Database

[sensi sweetie]

Hopefully nothing like this has been posted yet. If so, sorry. I couldn't find it.
I actually got this idea from the MU&SK forum, but im sure it has been done before. :luv2:

Multiple bests are okay, but try and narrow it down to your top 5. if you do not have an answer for a category just leave it blank or mark it with an x.​

You:

How long have you been on your HHJ:
Current Length:
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed:
Go-to Style:
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know:

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s):
Sulfate Free Poo(s):
Other Poo(s):
Alternative Poo Method(s):

Rinse out Conditioner(s):
Deep Conditioner(s):
Cowash Conditioner(s):
Protein Conditioner(s):
Deep Conditioner mix(s):

Prepoo Conditioner(s):
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s):

Protein Treatment(s):
Natural Protein(s):
Protein Leave In(s):

Leave in Conditioner(s):
Serum(s):
Heat Protectant(s):
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s):
Other styling product(s):

*OPTIONAL*

Relaxer(s):
Supplement(s):
Styling/Heat tool(s):
Brands/Vendors/Websites:
Other:


Feel free to add in anything I have forgotten! I am going to fill it out after I post.

 

[sensi sweetie]

You:

How long have you been on your HHJ: 1 year
Current Length: BSL
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: Natural
Go-to Style: Wet buning, braid outs and the occasional blow out
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know: x

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s): LUSH Super Shiny Shampoo Bar, v05 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Shampoo (Harsh, but I always oil up beforehand to take the edge off)
Sulfate Free Poo(s): Looking for an effective one
Other Poo(s): LUSH Godiva 2-1
Alternative Poo Method(s): Aryuvedic cowashes with Amla + Brahmi ( I need to buy some Shikahi)

Rinse out Conditioner(s): Suave Almond Shea, Lustrasilk Mango, AO HSR, Yes To Carrots, Body Shop Honey
Deep Conditioner(s): AO HSR (Always on the hunt for a good DC. I am seldom impressed by premixed DCs)
Cowash Conditioner(s): Anything V05
Protein Conditioner(s): TIGI Dumb Blonde, Joico Kpac
Deep Conditioner mix(s): AO HSR + Lustrasilk Mango with: Amla powder, Vatika oil, Honey, Olive Oil

Prepoo Conditioner(s): Anything with beneficial ingredients that is cheap (meaning not v05)
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s): Vatika oil, Amla oil, Amla powder, Brahmi powder, Honey, Olive oil, Eggs, Yogurt, Basically whatever I can get my hands on, all mixed up in a bowl.

Protein Treatment(s): Joico kpak
Natural Protein(s): Eggs, yogurt
Protein Leave In(s): Aphogee Keratin & Green tea, Potion 9

Leave in Conditioner(s): Potion 9
Serum(s): Organix Coconut Milk, One N Only Argan Oil, Chi Silk Infusion
Heat Protectant(s): Chi Iron Guard + any of the previous 3 coney serums
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s): Aloe Vera Gel
Other styling product(s): Vaseline Cocoa Butter.... Sometimes

*OPTIONAL*

Relaxer(s): x
Supplement(s): x
Styling/Heat tool(s): Babyliss flat iron and blow dryer- dual voltage so its convenient for travelers , Instyler to cut my flat ironing time in half
Brands/Vendors/Websites: Ebay, Sally Beauty, TJMAXX, Ross
Other:

 

[preciousfa02]

You:

How long have you been on your HHJ: 2009
Current Length: MBL
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: TRANSITIONING
Go-to Style: STRAIGHT WRAPPED
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know:

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s): SUAVE , NEXXUS
Sulfate Free Poo(s): ELASTA QP CREME CONDITIONING
Other Poo(s): LA BOMBA, ROUX SHAMPOO
Alternative Poo Method(s):

Rinse out Conditioner(s):CRECE PELO,LA BOMBA,ELASTA INTENSE,ROUX
Deep Conditioner(s)DPR-11
Cowash Conditioner(s): VO5,HE, WHITE RAIN COCONUT CONDISH
Protein Conditioner(s):APHOGEE 2 MIN, MANE N TAIL
Deep Conditioner mix(s): TRADER JOES NOURISH SPA & DRP-11

Prepoo Conditioner(s):TRADER JOES NOURISH SPA,LOS CABALLOS CONDISH
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s): COCONUT OIL,SAFFLOWER OIL,MSM,ALMA POWDER

Protein Treatment(s)DUO TEX, JOICO K-PAC (SALLYS GVP)
Natural Protein(s):EGGS
Protein Leave In(s):APHOGEE KERATIN & GREEN TEA

Leave in Conditioner(s): CRECE PELO, MIRACLE 7, ROUX 223 TREATMENT & SHINE
Serum(s):ONE & ONLY ARGAN
Heat Protectant(s):BEYOND THE ZONE
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s):COCONUT OIL
Other styling product(s):

*OPTIONAL*

Relaxer(s): N/A
Supplement(s):VITAMIN A ,MSM
Styling/Heat tool(s): JILBERE FLAT IRON
Brands/Vendors/Websites: SALLYS
Other:

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

You:

How long have you been on your HHJ: 1 year and a half
Current Length: BSL
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: Transitioning to Natural
Go-to Style: Buns
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know: Merry Christmas and Have a Blessed New Year!

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s): VO5 Key Lime
Alternative Poo Method(s): Cowashing; Skikakai shampoo bar

Rinse out Conditioner(s): Herbal Essences' Hello Hydration, Herbal Essences' Totally Twisted; Suave's Almond and Shea Butter
Deep Conditioner(s): Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
Deep Conditioner mix(s): Sometimes I mix maka, amla, or brahmi powders

Natural Protein(s): Amla, Brahmi, Maka powders
Protein Leave In(s): Cantu Shea Butter

Leave in Conditioner(s): Cantu Shea Butter, Herbal Essences' LTR
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s): Shea butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, EVOO, olive oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, amla powder, maka powder, and brahmi powder.
Other styling product(s): EcoStyler Clear Gel

*OPTIONAL*

Supplement(s): Biotin
Styling/Heat tool(s): Flexi-rods
Brands/Vendors/Websites: Goody, Ayurnaturalbeauty.com, butter-n-bars.com, theindianfoodstore.com, LHCF, SALLY'S, and Hairlista.com

 

[blessedandlucky]

You:

How long have you been on your HHJ: 2 years
Current Length: bsb
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: relaxed
Go-to Style: caruso curlers - waves
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know:

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s):nexxus aloe rid
Sulfate Free Poo(s):abba pure moisture shampoo
Other Poo(s):n/a
Alternative Poo Method(s):n/a

Rinse out Conditioner(s): ao honeysuckle rose conditioner
Deep Conditioner(s): ao rose mosqueta conditioner
Cowash Conditioner(s):n/a
Protein Conditioner(s): n/a
Deep Conditioner mix(s):ao honeysuckle rose conditioner + almond oil

Prepoo Conditioner(s): n/a
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s): almond oil

Protein Treatment(s): joico kpak reconstructor
Natural Protein(s): n/a
Protein Leave In(s):n/a

Leave in Conditioner(s):mop leave in conditioner
Serum(s):n/a
Heat Protectant(s):n/a - i know, i know
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s): jane carter nourish and shine
Other styling product(s):n/a

*OPTIONAL*

Relaxer(s): currently optimum choice anti-breakage, but looking to switch. used affirm for YEARS but it thinned my hair out over time
Supplement(s):n/a
Styling/Heat tool(s): caruso steam rollers, conair infiniti w/comb attachment, coroliss flat iron (once in a blue moon)
Brands/Vendors/Websites: whole foods, ulta, vitamin shoppe
Other: i feel like i have a lot of blanks, but i've found what works!

 

[sensi sweetie]

You:
Natural Protein(s): Amla, Brahmi, Maka powders

I had no idea these powders qualified as protein

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I had no idea these powders qualified as protein

I use them for strengthening. So, I use them in the same vein as I would protein treatments.

 

[Americka]

Moi:

How long have you been on your HHJ: 1 year 6 months
Current Length: APL
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: Relaxed
Go-to Style: Ponytail
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know:

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s): ORS Creamy Aloe
Sulfate Free Poo(s): None
Other Poo(s): Tressemme (currently)
Alternative Poo Method(s): None

Rinse out Conditioner(s): Crece Pelo
Deep Conditioner(s): Dominican DCs
Cowash Conditioner(s): Tressemme Smooth and Silky
Protein Conditioner(s): Egg mixed with conditioner
Deep Conditioner mix(s): whatever I feel like throwing in there

Prepoo Conditioner(s): Dominican DCs
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s): Grapeseed oil, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil

Protein Treatment(s): Egg mixed with conditioner
Natural Protein(s): Silk Amino Acid
Protein Leave In(s): None

Leave in Conditioner(s): Skala
Serum(s): Professional Silkworks, One and Only Argan Oil
Heat Protectant(s): See above
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s): None
Other styling product(s):

*OPTIONAL*

Relaxer(s): Africa's Best
Supplement(s): Omega 3, Biotin, B Complex, Hair/Nail/Skin
Styling/Heat tool(s): Vidal Sassoon Flat Iron, Conair Blow Dryer
Brands/Vendors/Websites:
Other:

 

[AlliCat]

You:
How long have you been on your HHJ: 3 Years
Current Length: BSL
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: Relaxed
Go-to Style: Halfwigs!!
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know:

Best:
Clarifying Shampoo(s): x
Sulfate Free Poo(s): Elasta QP Creme Conditioning
Other Poo(s): Neutrogena Triple Moisture Creme Conditioning Shampoo ♥
Alternative Poo Method(s): washing in the sink instead of the shower, saves time

Rinse out Conditioner(s): Hair One
Deep Conditioner(s): Motions Moisture Plus
Cowash Conditioner(s): Suave Almond and Shea
Protein Conditioner(s): Aphogee 2 Minute
Deep Conditioner mix(s): x

Prepoo Conditioner(s): x
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s): coconut oil

Protein Treatment(s): Aphogee 2 minute
Natural Protein(s): x
Protein Leave In(s): Aphogee Green tea and keratin reconstructor

Leave in Conditioner(s): NTM Silk Touch
Serum(s): CHI Silk Infusion
Heat Protectant(s): Redken Heat Glide
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s): Shea Butter!!
Other styling product(s): Fantasia IC gel, Keracare Oil sheen

*OPTIONAL*

Relaxer(s): Optimum no-lye
Supplement(s): biotin
Styling/Heat tool(s): FHI flat iron, wide tooth comb
Brands/Vendors/Websites: x
Other:

 

[JusticeMe]

bumping for more responses

 

[.:Eden:.]

You:

How long have you been on your HHJ: 1 year 7 months
Current Length: SL almost APL
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: Natural
Go-to Style: Protective (Two Strand Twist Updos) Free (Braid Out)

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s): Suave
Sulfate Free Poo(s): Burt's Bees More Moisture Raspberry & Brazil Nut Shampoo

Deep Conditioner(s): Silk Elements Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment

Prepoo Conditioner(s): VO5 Strawberries and Cream
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s): Chicoro's Moisture Drench Pre-Poo

Protein Treatment(s): Aphogee 2 Step (although I'm switching to Joico)

Leave in Conditioner(s): Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave In
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s): Coconut Oil and Shea Butter

 

[JayAnn0513]

You:

How long have you been on your HHJ: Summer 2008
Current Length: SL
Natural/Relaxed/Texlaxed: Natural
Go-to Style: WNG
Anything Else you Might Want us to Know: 4a/3c with a split end problem . I wil not be trimming the rest of 2011 so wish me luck.

Best:

Clarifying Shampoo(s): Kera Care 1st lather
Sulfate Free Poo(s):
Other Poo(s):
Alternative Poo Method(s):

Rinse out Conditioner(s): Shea Moisture
Deep Conditioner(s): Miss Jey 10 n 1
Cowash Conditioner(s): Tresseme Moisture
Protein Conditioner(s): Aphogee 2 min
Deep Conditioner mix(s):

Prepoo Conditioner(s): Queen Helen Cholsterol
Prepoo oils/butters/additives or mixes(s): grapeseed oil, hemp oil, wheat germ oil

Protein Treatment(s): Aphogee 2 step
Natural Protein(s):
Protein Leave In(s): Aphogee green tea keratin spray

Leave in Conditioner(s): Lacio Lacio, Taliah Wajjid, Kinky Curly Knot today
Serum(s): CHI, Kealthy Sexy Hair Soy w/ argan oil ,
Heat Protectant(s): Silicon Mix, CHI
Leave in oil/butter/natural product(s): coconut oil, Proclaim 7 oil w/ argan oil.
Other styling product(s): Kinky Curly Custard, Uncle Funky's daughter, aloe vera juice