Cathy Howse 365 Days Challenge 2010-2011

[Growing My Glory]

Hummm

I sorta have a starting picture already cause my length hasn't changed much since I decided to "start over" with my HHJ. Oh well.

 

[lilpopers]

Got my new OCT yesterday! Love their service.

Friday I:

Prepooed w/ WGO/EVOO
Shampoo: BWC rosemary mint tea tree
conditioner: V05 raspberry to detangle
DC: Pantene something or other for curly hair



Ladies, what is WGO?

Wild Growth Oil (It's sold at Sally's Beauty Supply)

 

[ladysaraii]

Wild Growth Oil (It's sold at Sally's Beauty Supply)

Nope, its Wheat Germ Oil (in my case) for the ceramides

 

[Growing My Glory]

Thanks. I've never heard of that. I will check into it.

Have you used it very long? Good results?

 

[janda]

A few questions. Are we supposed to DC after every wash (every 3 days)? Or just once per week? Any one else following the recipe in the first posting? Is Aveda DR ok to use?

 

[greight]

Posted this in another thread, but here are my officially starting pics! Unfortunately, My hair is uneven with the back being the longest so I think I'm really between SL/APL for the majority of my strands.

I'm hoping I can get/retain 6+ inches in the next year or so.

 

[my-everything]

A few questions. Are we supposed to DC after every wash (every 3 days)? Or just once per week? Any one else following the recipe in the first posting? Is Aveda DR ok to use?

You can deep condition every 3 days if your hair is in desperate need of moisture!! However i have chosen to do mid-week cowashes and only deep condition at the end of the week simply because i have more time then.

Don't forget to alternate with a good protein DC to avoid moisture overload

 

[ladysaraii]

A few questions. Are we supposed to DC after every wash (every 3 days)? Or just once per week? Any one else following the recipe in the first posting? Is Aveda DR ok to use?

I'm only DCing once a week. Plus, since i'm using OCT I'm using my own conditioners/DCs

 

[SelfStyled]

I am in- but will bu using my own products

This is pretty much what I am doing anyways.


1. I will co wash 2-3x/wk.I use Hair One to cowash. I will shampoo when my hair feels like I need it(probably about 8-10 days)

2. This is the part that will be a different for me: my hair does not need a lot of protein at all. I have strong coarse hair as it is. I will mix SE mayo or Joico reconstructor + Moisture DC(every 2 weeks)

The other thing that may differ from CH's regimen is that I DC before I shampoo. I will use heat though- I just bought a heat therapy wrap that is awesome and gives a GREAT DC session in about 20 min.

I will DC once a week with a Moisturizing DC-

3. NEVER let your hair dry without any leave ins- I always use a leave in.

4. I use a soft bonnet dryer to dry my hair for 30 min on cool.

5. The only brush I use is a toothbrush for my edges- when needed

6. I moisturize daily with Kukui Nut body cream and seal with JBCO/emu oil

7. I only Comb only on wash days


8. I Stretch relaxers 10-12 weeks

10. Direct heat is 1x/mo if that

I feel like following this regimen will help me focus on adding consistent light protein treatments and my hair thrives when I keep it moisturized.

I keep a very detailed hair journal and I take notes about what my hair likes, does not like, etc.

I will post a starting picture in a few days.

 

[twinkletoes17]

OP I forgot to post starting pics

Can I still do so?

 

[my-everything]

OP I forgot to post starting pics

Can I still do so?

sure

 

[nikki2229]

Hi, I would love to join.

Nearly 20 months post. I BC'd on 2/13/10 at 15 months post. I am a slower grower so I need to retain every inch possible.

 

[bluediamond0829]

Okay I have one question:

After shampooing do you deep condition with protein for 15 minutes and then follow up with a moisturizing conditioner do you have to sit under the dryer also with the moisturzing conditioner?

Just trying to get my regimen down. And I also ordered her products to give them a test run to see how my hair turns out.

I plan on DC every time oh another question and also i noticed that you said to alternate so are you stating to DC once a week with the protein and then the 2nd wash in the week to DC with the moisturizing conditioner?

Just a little confusing on that part. I probably need to read the book which i finally dug out.

 

[twinkletoes17]

Hopefully I'll have a better starting pic when I flat iron on Friday. I'll have them both up.

 

[my-everything]

Okay I have one question:

After shampooing do you deep condition with protein for 15 minutes and then follow up with a moisturizing conditioner do you have to sit under the dryer also with the moisturzing conditioner?

I only shampoo once a month or 'whenever needed' so i usually deep condition with a moisurizing DC on damp or dry hair, let it sit for about 1 hour , rinse, apply my leave in and airdry!!

Unless you are using a strong or heavy protein conditioner, you don't have to sit under the dryer a second time.

Just trying to get my regimen down. And I also ordered her products to give them a test run to see how my hair turns out.

I plan on DC every time oh another question and also i noticed that you said to alternate so are you stating to DC once a week with the protein and then the 2nd wash in the week to DC with the moisturizing conditioner?

Yes that's exactly what i'm doing. This is only to make sure i get some type of protein to avoid moisture overload or vice versa.

Just a little confusing on that part. I probably need to read the book which i finally dug out.

Answers in red!!

 

[my-everything]

Hopefully I'll have a better starting pic when I flat iron on Friday. I'll have them both up.

Your hair looks so thick and healthy!!

 

[notlookingback06]

Hopefully I'll have a better starting pic when I flat iron on Friday. I'll have them both up.

Your hair looks great!

 

[my-everything]

Co washing Shrinkage!!

 

[SelfStyled]

Just wanted to add my starting pics. I am a slow grower (1/4" a month). If I can grow and retain, I will be a happy camper.

 

[ladysaraii]

I took these about a week ago. I need to redo them wearing my ruler shirt

let me resize, those were huge!

well that's a bit better. i hope

 

[my-everything]

I hope everyone's doing OK!! So far my hair feels stronger, looks soft and is well moisturized

My shortest layer is finally catching up with the back but i really need to focus on my ends right now

 

[janda]

I've been DCing twice a week but I just picked up some peppermint oil. Yeah! I'm going to follow the recipe tonight using Aveda Damage Remedy as my base. I'll follow up with Bee Mine DC.

 

[charmtreese]

I would like to join! I need to start washing every 3 days instead of once a week!

 

[SelfStyled]

I've been DCing twice a week but I just picked up some peppermint oil. Yeah! I'm going to follow the recipe tonight using Aveda Damage Remedy as my base. I'll follow up with Bee Mine DC.

That sounds like such a good idea for a base.

 

[nikki2229]

My hair feels so moisturized.

What do you ladies use to moisturize when you have you hair out and straight?

 

[greight]

Just to update!

I deep conditioned last week and washed/conditioned/re-twisted on Saturday. I'm currently deep conditioning with Elucence MB Conditioner (well, slapped some on and put on a shower cap).

I'm not sure if I'm going to rinse it out in the morning . The bottle did say that I could use it as a leave in... Another hair experiment, lol.

If I don't deep condition tonight, I'll deep condition tomorrow night with Duo Tex and Giovanni Smooth as Silk. I'm re-twisting as well.

 

[janda]

Question-- in order to comply with this regimen, do I have to sit under a dryer with my DC or is DCing overnight under a plastic cap sufficient?

 

[greight]

Sometimes laziness pays off

I had a day off since I'm working tomorrow and spent the day re-twisting. I ended up washing out the conditioner and then adding a bit more to the twists/ends of the hair (avoiding my scalp since my scalp will itch if any conditioner touches it). It was soft, but eh... Could have been better. The heat/sun was drying out my hair though .

I decided to use just aloe vera juice and castor oil to retwist since I'm po' and I have limited amount of my favorite products left. I separated the twists (which was easier than usual.... Elucence is now a staple) then sprayed aloe vera juice to detangle (a breeze) and then put castor oil on top. My hair is soft, my twists look neat, and it's not expensive to keep this up (I bought 32 oz of castor oil and 32 oz of aloe).

On Sunday, I plan on doing my protein conditioning with Duo Tex. I'll mix it most likely with the old conditioners (they're not bad... just not that good) that I have just sitting in my bathroom. I'll moisturize with the Elucence again since I got the liter.

 

[SelfStyled]

Did a light pre poo protein today using Joick K pak reconstructor, and followed up with a nice moisturizing deep conditioner.

 

[Goombay_Summer]

Does anyone have her DEW recipe ?