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

[Aggie]

I have been toying with the thought of texlaxing, just so I could wear my hair curly. Do you ever wear the curly/wavy look? And do you have any pics?

p.s. I checked your fotki but I didn't see any

Well FL, today was my first day texlaxed and I have about an inch and a half of texlaxed hair so far. I stretched for 5 months before and my naturally curly hair is actually quite cute (there's a pic in my fotki of this relaxer stretch) but it was still a little too tight for me. I want a looser curl pattern than my natural curly hair.

ETA: here's the link to the 5 month relaxer stretch I did http://www.public.fotki.com/ladyaggie/my-hair-progress-ap/1000595.html

 

[Tarae]

No, thankfully I have a girlfriend that owns a BSS here in the Bahamas and she sells them to me, but only because I'm her friend. You know I think that mild MBB would leave my hair too straight as well if I don't dilute it with oil and silk amino acids. I like it because it really doesn't burn like other relaxers I've tried. I really like it.

ETA: You can find the Mizani BB on either www.paynesbeautysupply.com or www.sleekhair.com. Good luck.

Thanks a lot, I didn't know sleekhair sold it. I need to figure out what I'm going to do within the next 3-4 weeks. With no-lye my hair was dry and dull. Since I switched to lye, I don't have those problems but my hair looks and feels a lot thinner

I think I'll try the BB and do some research on adding oils to it.

 

[Aggie]

Thanks a lot, I didn't know sleekhair sold it. I need to figure out what I'm going to do within the next 3-4 weeks. With no-lye my hair was dry and dull. Since I switched to lye, I don't have those problems but my hair looks and feels a lot thinner

I think I'll try the BB and do some research on adding oils to it.

Yeah that's what happened to me too. The old no-lye hair just seemed to want to come off of my head after I did my corrective move from no-lye to lye. That is fine with me because it was dull and lifeless anyway.

Make sure you want to texlax yourhair because you will have to trim the bone-straight relaxed hair off eventually but the good thing is you can do it over time as I will be doing it. I don't want to big chop my hair, so a slow transition appeals to me wayyyy more.

 

[flowinlocks]

Yeah that's what happened to me too. The old no-lye hair just seemed to want to come off of my head after I did my corrective move from no-lye to lye. That is fine with me because it was dull and lifeless anyway.

Make sure you want to texlax yourhair because you will have to trim the bone-straight relaxed hair off eventually but the good thing is you can do it over time as I will be doing it. I don't want to big chop my hair, so a slow transition appeals to me wayyyy more.

I'm just curious what is your plan for dealing with the 2 textures while you transtion?? I always wondered what I would do with those bone straight endserplexed

 

[Aggie]

I'm just curious what is your plan for dealing with the 2 textures while you transtion?? I always wondered what I would do with those bone straight endserplexed

Okay here's my plan:

1) I will ensure my hair gets ample protein treatments weekly to keep the demarcation line strong for as long as possible followed up with a moisturizing DC.

2) I will continue to attempt to stretch my texlaxers between 10-12 weeks at a time.

3) Protective style for the latter end of my stretch for low to no manipulation.

4) Trim an inch of old bone-straight relaxed hair off with every texlaxer as the texlaxed hair grows out, so I guess I'll be APL for a while if I do this and I am okay with that too.

5) Start all over again until all of the relaxed ends are gone.

ETA: Actually I will be dealing with 3 textures - the bone-straight relaxed hair, the texlaxed hair, and my new growth.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

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.

Yep, Aggie & MzWill that is the Vitacost price! That's the thing that has kept me from trying it, even though I want to. I keep hoping it will go on sale.

Ladies-do you wash/clarify your hair everytime you DC. I know it is more effective the less buildup there is but for me and my 4Z hair that would be a lot of work???

Now I don't wash/clarify. I'm a no poo girl, and my natural hair just doesn't like shampoo.

Ladies please don't be alarmed but I trimmed my hair today - short - I'm back to APL. I am texlaxing and I want to eventually take off all the bone-straight relaxed hair off, so the trimming has already begun. Here are the attachments:-

It looks great Aggie! The most important thing is that you are happy with your hair. When you have a head full of WL texlaxed hair you will barely remember the trim.

Shoot, I did a similar trim at the beginning of the year (MBL to APL), but it was an accident. I only intended to go to BSL. I'm sure glad that it will grow back.

 

[Aggie]

It looks great Aggie! The most important thing is that you are happy with your hair. When you have a head full of WL texlaxed hair you will barely remember the trim.

Shoot, I did a similar trim at the beginning of the year (MBL to APL), but it was an accident. I only intended to go to BSL. I'm sure glad that it will grow back.

Woo Hoo girl GoldenBreeze, you just made me leap for joy when I read this. Thank you so much. Girl the good thing is you know that if you were MBL before, you can get there again. Let's do this!

 

[GoldenBreeze]

Woo Hoo girl GoldenBreeze, you just made me leap for joy when I read this. Thank you so much. Girl the good thing is you know that if you were MBL before, you can get there again. Let's do this!

Awwww. I'm always happy to spread a little joy. Without a doubt, we're doing this.

 

[MzWill]

Yep, Aggie & MzWill that is the Vitacost price! That's the thing that has kept me from trying it, even though I want to. I keep hoping it will go on sale.

GoldenBreeze check out my review of the Island Naturals I posted for Aggie

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 .

 

[misstobz]

Whoops, I cowashed last nite but forgot to DC. I'll do one this weekend. It'll be my 4th of the year.

Sorry I am kind of stalking this thread, increasing my knowlegde of DC'ing. If you co-wash would the light conditioner coat your hair and lessen the effects of a DC afterwards??

 

[Loves Harmony]

Wash: aphogee deep shampoo
conditioner: catwalk oatmeal
leave in: Tigi Ego Boost
had ends trim

 

[natstar]

clarified then DC'd with Lekair shea butter- 30 mins. Used MOP leave in and Jane Carter Nourish and shine

 

[yodie]

Must do better about posting in this thread.

DC'd last night with Sebastian 2+1 with heat for 30 mins.

CW'd in the shower with Eqyss Cloud 9 and VS Oh So Sexy (smells soo good).

Applied leave in and sealed with combo of vatika and olive oil.

 

[cicilypayne]

DC with queen helene Cholesterol for 20 min. Hair was shiny and smooth after

 

[myronnie]

Hennaing with Reshma Henna mixed with Amla and Brahmi powder for 5 hours.
Then indigoing with Indigo mixed with salt and water for 1.5 hours.
THENNNN deep conditioning with Generic Value Products Conditioning Balm mixed with Aussie Moist, Hempseed Butter, Camellia Seed Oil, Castor Oil & Honey for 2-3 hours.

 

[misstobz]

Ok, I would like to upgrade from being a stalker of this thread to a member of the challenge...if it is not too late please count me in. This week I did the following:
1. Clarified with baking soda them DC'ed with ORS Replenishing/sweet almond oil/avocado oil, did a final ACV rinse-no heat just plastic cap covered with thick wollen scarf.
2. Dc'ed with AO HSR/Nexxus Humectruss/Coconut oil-did a final ACV rinse-no heat just plastic cap covered with thick wollen scarf.

Will post pic this evening...soft moisturised hair here I come!!!

 

[Aggie]

Ok, I would like to upgrade from being a stalker of this thread to a member of the challenge...if it is not too late please count me in. This week I did the following:
1. Clarified with baking soda them DC'ed with ORS Replenishing/sweet almond oil/avocado oil, did a final ACV rinse-no heat just plastic cap covered with thick wollen scarf.
2. Dc'ed with AO HSR/Nexxus Humectruss/Coconut oil-did a final ACV rinse-no heat just plastic cap covered with thick wollen scarf.

Will post pic this evening...soft moisturised hair here I come!!!

An official welcome to the challenge misstobz.

 

[s1b000]

So here is my update for the week. On Monday I pre-poo'd with Vatika, then used the Nioxin Scalp Renew treatment. Washed with Davines Momo then used my mix of Alter Ego Garlic and Davines Nounou to DC with heat and "steam". On Friday, I pre-poo'd with PhytoNectar, then shampooed and deep conditioned with PhytoKarite using heat and "steam". My DCs are typically 40 minutes.

 

[Healthb4Length]

Steaming away as I type with my very own divasmooth/caramel/kiyafizzle treatment. Will be doing this for about 35 minutes.

 

[JustKiya]

Doing an ayurvedic steam - about to get from under here in 20 minutes or so, to do a full 2 hours.

 

[bluwatersoul]

just finished dc'ing with AOHSR.

 

[Butterfly08]

DC'd today (4th of the year) w/Aveda Smooth Infusion or something like that.

 

[mahogany_horizons]

Deep conditioned again twice yesterday after my perm.

I used the reconditionant in the relaxer kit...

Then I used silk elements leave in moisturizing treatment.

IT LEFT MY HAIR FEELING SO SUPPLE AND SOFT, AND I AM VERY MUCH ENJOYING WEARING MY HAIR OUT FOR A CHANGE

 

[SCarolinaGirl]

I poo washed and deep conditioned with my mix of nexxus humectress, jason's biotin conditioner, coconut oil and rosemary oil. I did not use my aphogee two min reconstructor since I'm on the mega tek bandwagon. Since I began using megatek today I'm going to add another cowash to my regimen. So will deep conditioning 3 times a week be too much? I'm trying to avoid protein overload. Any thoughts?

 

[BlackMarilyn]

tues 20th jan: ntm deep cond (one in the tub)
sat 24th jan: ors hair mayo


anyone find that with this challenge they need to clarify more? i find my hair feels really built up with stuff quickly now...

 

[hairsothick]

Will condition tomorrow with my version of Traycee's conditioner mixture: coconut oil, jojoba oil, peppermint oil, tea tree oil, and Humecto.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

GoldenBreeze check out my review of the Island Naturals I posted for Aggie

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 MzWill. I read your review, and I may try the Island Naturals because I like spicy/earthy scents. The one that I was speaking of was the AO Rosa Mosqueta; one day I'll get up off of the $14.50 and try it. Today I bought the AO White Camellia, because some of ya'll bought up all the HSR.

Sorry I am kind of stalking this thread, increasing my knowlegde of DC'ing. If you co-wash would the light conditioner coat your hair and lessen the effects of a DC afterwards??

It could, but I have not experienced that. I don't use shampoo (only cowash or no poo), and have not had any problem with my hair being coated. My DC's are always effective. I'd suggest you always listen to your own hair.

I poo washed and deep conditioned with my mix of nexxus humectress, jason's biotin conditioner, coconut oil and rosemary oil. I did not use my aphogee two min reconstructor since I'm on the mega tek bandwagon. Since I began using megatek today I'm going to add another cowash to my regimen. So will deep conditioning 3 times a week be too much? I'm trying to avoid protein overload. Any thoughts?

No, as long as you keep up the moisture/protein balance you should be fine.

 

[TexturedTresses]

used silicon mix again. finished the jar.... i actually like it this time weird. the first time i hated it and it tangled my hair. this time i like it. i still won't purchase again though.

 

[lwilliams1922]

I decided to press my hair for a party last night.
i DCed with heat for 20 mins before I dried using AO HSR.

I love the DC but eeeesh I feel like I am going through the AO sooooo fast.

anyone have a coupon code???

 

[Aggie]

I poo washed and deep conditioned with my mix of nexxus humectress, jason's biotin conditioner, coconut oil and rosemary oil. I did not use my aphogee two min reconstructor since I'm on the mega tek bandwagon. Since I began using megatek today I'm going to add another cowash to my regimen. So will deep conditioning 3 times a week be too much? I'm trying to avoid protein overload. Any thoughts?

It is not a good idea to avoid other proteins altogether, in fact, adding a mild reconstructor is a good idea while using MT, especially if your hair is relaxed. I use MT but I also reconstruct my hair with something mild because my hair is texlaxed and I could use the extra protein. I would still use a reconstructor every 2 weeks or so while using the MT to keep my demarcation line strong. Just remember to follow it up with some moisturizing DCing.