DOWNRIGHT DELICIOUS DEEP CONDITIONING CHALLENGE 2009 - PART 3!!!

[Aggie]

Ooooh, Ok that explains the price difference! You know folk done got hip to the fact black women spend a reported $20 billion on haircare, er'body wants their share.

I know right...that just sucks.

 

[Lei*Lei]

I haven't posted since i joined...but i've been dc'ing 2x a week with a cholesterol treatment. So far, so good

 

[Sugarhoneyicetea]

I DC yesterday with a heating cap for the first time and loved it. Prior to I just used a plastic cap and sometimes wrapped a hot, wet towel around it. I DC with Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner under my heating cap for 15 minutes and noticed my curls were loosened and very soft. I was once a week so I'll check in again next weekend.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Oh shoots, I forgot to update on this in here. I did in the "Protein is my friend" thread. ASny hoo, I realized that officially my hair simply hates Aphogee 2 step protein. When I used it about 3 months ago, I still had hair coming out in the comb and this time was no different. It was terrible.

I had a far greater success with my beloved Duo Tex than with this mess. I got up, picked up that nasty stink crap and threw it in the garbage without thinking about it twice. I will be using the Duo Tex a few days before I relax my hair, maybe Wednesday if I decide to go ahead and relax this coming Sunday. Still not sure about that yet...

I must point out though that my hair still loves the Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor.

Awww man! I wish you had thrown it over my way, because I'm almost out. Sorry you had a bad experience with it.

MzWill I want to definitely hear your review on the AO Island Naturals conditioner. It's still sitting in my save for later wish list at vitacost.com. I hear that's the AO line for relaxed and natural hair too and it was more expensive than all the others.

Isn't it a shame? I've been wanting to try the AO Rosa Mosqueta, but at $14.50 a bottle.....well

 

[Aggie]

Awww man! I wish you had thrown it over my way, because I'm almost out. Sorry you had a bad experience with it.

Aww, I'm sorry honey.




Isn't it a shame? I've been wanting to try the AO Rosa Mosqueta, but at $14.50 a bottle.....well

Hmmm, I don't think I've seen this one on vitacost.com and yikes! That is expensive.

 

[lp318lp]

You are really having a lot of fun, aren't you? Anyhoo, is the Aveda Sap Moss a protein treatment? I want to add to the front page. Oh, and what are your results with it?

I am having WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!! DC'ing has become a relaxing and fun challenge for me! I know I ain't alone, y'all!!!

The Aveda Sap Moss is a Detangler Conditioner. It has your usual conditioning ingredients, but I wouldn't consider it a protein treatment. It does, however, indicate that it has some protein and amino acids in it, but those ingredients are so far down the list, I didn't even want to mention it. I just LOVE the way it smells, and how it makes my hair feel. And after 3 hours... my hrrrs was feelin' RIGHT!!

HTH

UPDATE:
My DC Schedule so far:
1) Jan. 4 - Avocado and Egg Mix - 1 hour
2) Jan. 10 - Sap Moss Conditioner - 30 min
3) Jan. 13 - Tresemme Natural Conditioner - 3 hours (yup, hours!)
4) Jan. 19 - Sap Moss Conditioner + EVOO + Mayo - 30 mins

I slacked last week because of a show, and SUPER busy schedule, but I had to get my DC in for MLK, and gonna try to get a nice one in for OBAMA!!!

me~

 

[Jaxhair]

Hello ladies!

Been MIA for a while - travel upheaval etc, but I'm back now. I'm just about to do a pre-wash protein DC with an egg, honey, coconut cream and coconut oil, then I'll wash and DC with caramel. My hair needs it after almost 3 weeks of no DC (naughty me. I know!)

 

[MzWill]

Hmmm, I don't think I've seen this one on vitacost.com and yikes! That is expensive.

$14.50 IS the vitacost price! $19.48 on aubrey's site.

 

[joytimes10]

Well joytimes10, that's why we call it a challenge. Looks like you should be joining this one if it actually is a challenge or you. There is a great support system here that will help encourage you in your efforts to give your hair the love it's craving from you, okay? Are you game?

Okay, I'm in! But don't talk about me when I fall of the wagon, so long as I can get back on.

I DC w/ heat using ORS Hair Mayo last night, rinsed and condish w/ Aussie Moist, wet bun and went to bed. My hair feels strong and soft today.

 

[Aggie]

I am having WAY TOO MUCH FUN!!! DC'ing has become a relaxing and fun challenge for me! I know I ain't alone, y'all!!!

The Aveda Sap Moss is a Detangler Conditioner. It has your usual conditioning ingredients, but I wouldn't consider it a protein treatment. It does, however, indicate that it has some protein and amino acids in it, but those ingredients are so far down the list, I didn't even want to mention it. I just LOVE the way it smells, and how it makes my hair feel. And after 3 hours... my hrrrs was feelin' RIGHT!!

HTH

UPDATE:
My DC Schedule so far:
1) Jan. 4 - Avocado and Egg Mix - 1 hour
2) Jan. 10 - Sap Moss Conditioner - 30 min
3) Jan. 13 - Tresemme Natural Conditioner - 3 hours (yup, hours!)
4) Jan. 19 - Sap Moss Conditioner + EVOO + Mayo - 30 mins

I slacked last week because of a show, and SUPER busy schedule, but I had to get my DC in for MLK, and gonna try to get a nice one in for OBAMA!!!

me~

Okay great, I'll add it now. Thanks for responding.

 

[Aggie]

$14.50 IS the vitacost price! $19.48 on aubrey's site.

Holy crap!!! Girl if you get it, I wanna know how it works, not that I'll be gettin' it. It would have to be 5 times better than AO HSR for me to buy it.

 

[Aggie]

Okay, I'm in! But don't talk about me when I fall of the wagon, so long as I can get back on.

I DC w/ heat using ORS Hair Mayo last night, rinsed and condish w/ Aussie Moist, wet bun and went to bed. My hair feels strong and soft today.

Okay joytimes10, you have been added. Just do your best with the challenge and YOUR hair will thank you.

 

[JDandBeyond]

Checking In!

I used Nexxus emergencee for 30 minutes then washed out with Nexxus Therapee and followed with Nexxus Humectress. I am now sitting with Hairveda Sitrinillah no heat for an hour. First time usin Sitrinillah...hope my hair likes it as much as everyone else seems to!

 

[Aggie]

Okay finally, my mind is made up. I will be relaxing this coming weekend. I can't handle the new growth anymore. I will be 12 weeks post on Friday and will be relaxing on Friday.

My Update:

I clarified my hair today (my last wash before my relaxer) and used my Duo Tex and Mizani Fulfyl as my pre-relaxer protein treatment (no heat). I followed that up with Aubrey Organics HSR mixed with Kenra MC for 45 minutes with heat. Now I'm airdrying my hair and I must admit it feels just yummy right now.

 

[Shay72]

Will dc with Hairveda's Moist Condition PRO today

 

[Patricia]

Just rinsed my conditioner out. I'm happy I still have hair cause of a shampoo that was too moisturizing. That stuff turned my hair mushy.. go figure! Anyway my hair feels good after my protein conditioner I used. My mix of mane and tail, optimum reconstructor saved my hair! I have to buy me some emergencee cause sallys discontinued the optimum reconstructor I love. sad face

 

[Aggie]

Just rinsed my conditioner out. I'm happy I still have hair cause of a shampoo that was too moisturizing. That stuff turned my hair mushy.. go figure! Anyway my hair feels good after my protein conditioner I used. My mix of mane and tail, optimum reconstructor saved my hair! I have to buy me some emergencee cause sallys discontinued the optimum reconstructor I love. sad face

I'm happy you discovered what the problem was in order to correct it Patricia.

 

[naturalness]

Today I deep conditioned with Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum mixed with Sebastian 2+1. I follwed with Pantene's Relaxed and Natural Hair Mask mixed with Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Treatment, agave nectar and olive oil. My hair feels soooo good. I am already starting to see some results from this challenge. My hair is softer and more manageable. Thanks Aggie!

 

[Patricia]

hey ladies have anyone tryed the Rusk leave in?

 

[Aggie]

Today I deep conditioned with Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum mixed with Sebastian 2+1. I follwed with Pantene's Relaxed and Natural Hair Mask mixed with Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Treatment, agave nectar and olive oil. My hair feels soooo good. I am already starting to see some results from this challenge. My hair is softer and more manageable. Thanks Aggie!

You're welcomed naturalness.

hey ladies have anyone tryed the Rusk leave in?

I'm sorry Patricia, I haven't tried it.

 

[Healthb4Length]

I did a hardcore treatment tonight, I did the biolustre treatment. I followed up with quick moisturizing conditioner (tawaka) and my hair is thanking me.

 

[Shay72]

I'd like to thank you too, Aggie. My hair is loving the deep conditioning. I'm addicted!

 

[thaidreams]

I did a co-wash with Trader Joe's Nourish Spa and Giovanni's Tea Tree Con. Now I'm sitting with OSR Olive Oil DC. My head is tingling and it feels so good!!!

 

[MzWill]

MzWill I want to definitely hear your review on the AO Island Naturals conditioner.

Tonite's wash/dc experience was totally new. I washed (first & last time this month) w/avalon organics tea tree mint treatment poo (lathered & let sit for about 5 mins). I wanted to try this because I experience extreme itchies a lot. I then dc'd w/AO island naturals condish w/o any add-ins for 15 mins w/o heat & 30 mins w/heat.

My reviews for both products since this was the first time for both of them:

Avalon Organics Tea Tree Mint Treatment Shampoo - smelled nice, lathered well (considering it contains no sls), took great care of the itchies but left my hair feeling stripped bare (considering using it again only as a clarifying poo though).

Aubrey Organics Island Naturals conditioner - i really don't like the smell (it has a really strong spicy scent), it did leave my hair really soft and shiny though. slip was pretty decent considering i'm 10 weeks post & my ng is tighter than 10 toes in a sock. i think it would've been better had i used it on dry hair, will find out at a later date when i find a nice essential oil to add to it. i'd use it again only after i do some fragrance altering. overall i like the cheaper of the two, AO HSR, better .

 

[moonglowdiva]

I dc-ed this evening. I did something different. Instead of just putting the plastic bag over my hair and sitting under the dryer, I put my twistie turbie on top of the plastic cap. It seemed like the heat was able to stay contained to the hair and I did not loose moisture as I always do. I did this for 20 minutes and after that time had elasped I took the plastic cap off and for another 10 minute under the dryer. Hair felt smooth as silk.
Oh, I did a combo as always: ORS replenishing, SE R&R Hair Mayonnaise, QH Cholesterol, and Proclaim Hot Oil.

 

[healthyhair2]

I did a Deep conditioning treatment Saturday Jan.17th.
45minutes with an oil treatment under the plastic cap

45 minutes with Shea What! by Sizta 2 Sizta

Couldn't remember if I posted this already. I will deep condition again on Thursday.

 

[Aggie]

I'd like to thank you too, Aggie. My hair is loving the deep conditioning. I'm addicted!

You're so welcome Shay72.

Tonite's wash/dc experience was totally new. I washed (first & last time this month) w/avalon organics tea tree mint treatment poo (lathered & let sit for about 5 mins). I wanted to try this because I experience extreme itchies a lot. I then dc'd w/AO island naturals condish w/o any add-ins for 15 mins w/o heat & 30 mins w/heat.

My reviews for both products since this was the first time for both of them:

Avalon Organics Tea Tree Mint Treatment Shampoo - smelled nice, lathered well (considering it contains no sls), took great care of the itchies but left my hair feeling stripped bare (considering using it again only as a clarifying poo though).

Aubrey Organics Island Naturals conditioner - i really don't like the smell (it has a really strong spicy scent), it did leave my hair really soft and shiny though. slip was pretty decent considering i'm 10 weeks post & my ng is tighter than 10 toes in a sock. i think it would've been better had i used it on dry hair, will find out at a later date when i find a nice essential oil to add to it. i'd use it again only after i do some fragrance altering. overall i like the cheaper of the two, AO HSR, better .

Thanks for the review MzWill, I really appreciate it. Well that means I'll be sticking with my AO HSR as well. I'll remove the island naturals out of my wish list now, thanks again honey.

I dc-ed this evening. I did something different. Instead of just putting the plastic bag over my hair and sitting under the dryer, I put my twistie turbie on top of the plastic cap. It seemed like the heat was able to stay contained to the hair and I did not loose moisture as I always do. I did this for 20 minutes and after that time had elasped I took the plastic cap off and for another 10 minute under the dryer. Hair felt smooth as silk.
Oh, I did a combo as always: ORS replenishing, SE R&R Hair Mayonnaise, QH Cholesterol, and Proclaim Hot Oil.

Hmmm, the purple bolded seems like a good idea, thanks so much for sharing moonglowdiva.

 

[morehairplease]

deep conditioning now with protein/moisture mix for 30 min.

 

[Patricia]

After not being completely satified with my DC. I jumped in the shower with joico kpac on dry hair and rinsed out after 5 min. I heard thats the best way to use it in 5 min intervals. anyway I did it 2 x. I'm feeling so much better now and my hair feel stronger. I didn't follow up with nothing. Just put it in braid an went to sleep. My hair is so bouncy. A good hair day for me!

 

[misstobz]

So far I'm not DC nearly as much as everyone else so I'm inspired to step my game up. I'm wearing my hair in twists under a wig(my goal is all of 09'...pray for me lol!) so I am conditioning once a week with each wash right now. So far I've DC once with Kenra moisturizing conditioner mixed with EVCO and EVOO and loved it. Kenra is already amazing on my hair alone but the EVCO/EVOO just seemed to add more of a creaminess that I loved. This week I plan to DC with ORS and may start DC each time I wash.

I have also been wearing my hair in twists under a wig too. I was wondering when you DC do you always take you hair out of the twists? I co-wash with my twists on and when I DC once a week a take my twists out, wash with baking soda and DC. But if I want to increase the frequecy I DC taking undoing twists everytime would be very tiring.erplexed