GROW YOUR HAIR LONG WITH DEEP CONDITIONING CHALLENGE 2008 - PART 2

[lilsparkle825]

so i did bad this week and only dc'd once... i had a blowout that i did NOT want to wash out. but i am making up for it this week...i am DCing three times starting tonight. right now i am prepooing with EVOO and castor oil, and i will be using the aphogee 2 min followed by the Lustrasilk cholesterol for 45 min.

question: i want to get into the DCing overnight craze but i sleep like a madman. how do you guys keep your pillows dry? (lol) and do you do this with moisture DCs only? i assume the protein would be too much unless it's something like the ORS pak.

 

[MonaLisa]

Hey hair twin, how you doin' girlie? Haven't seen for a minute, how's the moving coming on? Well at least you have been doing something to your hair and not totally neglecting it. Good to hear from you in any case.

I'm here chica...

I was back and forth between two apartments, so tired.

I figure I should be nice and settled into new digs by mid June...
I decided to forego buying a bunch of hair products until I use up all this stuff I have - put that money towards my 46" tv payment..(besides, have no room for all the extra anymore - no more pj hoarding for moi)

Back to hair...

Aggie, why do I feel like I don't have any hair? I'm 8 weeks post...I don't feel like I've lost a lot of hair..I've barely done anything to it...yet I feel like I have less hair on my head.

I need to work on my braidouts..when my hair was shorter, they came out so cute and effortlessly..now it's lookin like a HAM

I have to practice again until I can get it right again, cause that is my summer hairstyle that gets me to work on time...

*thank you for letting me mini-vent and my excessive use of smileys*

 

[tt8]

On Second thought, the Kenra Nourishing Masque has soy protein, not sure??
So I am debating purchasing one of the following. Anyone have an opinion to which one is better. I've never used either of the products

Kenra Nourishing Masuqe
Elucence Extended Repair Treatment
Fekkai Shea Butter Mask
Miss Key 10 en 1
Silicon Mix
Whale Sperm
Pantene R/N

 

[gymfreak336]

On Second thought, the Kenra Nourishing Masque has soy protein, not sure??
So I am debating purchasing one of the following. Anyone have an opinion to which one is better. I've never used either of the products

Kenra Nourishing Masuqe
Elucence Extended Repair Treatment
Fekkai Shea Butter Mask
Miss Key 10 en 1
Silicon Mix
Whale Sperm
Pantene R/N

The Elucence is a protein treatment. Very similar to Elasta qp breakage control serum. They both have a gel like consistency and you use it with heat for 20 minutes or so.

I personally think the Fekkai shea butter mask is overpriced. I think you can get more for your money with something else.

Silicon mix is just too much silicone for me. It just coats my hair but some people like it. Beautynewyork.com I believe has a small size of it you can order to try it out.

 

[gymfreak336]

I deep conditioned this morning with Palmers Coconut Protein treatment.

This is a new product I picked up from walmart. It comes in big sized packets and it is a very creamy conditioner. Very thick. It is a light protein treatment to me. My hair feels strong and very smooth. Would be nice for a mild weekly treatment.

 

[Aggie]

erplexed I had no idea that I needed wheat protien. I am gonna go back and get my Kenra mask girl. I thought I had to avoid protein all together but it just needs to be wheat protein and not the first three or so of ingredients?

Yes, this is true. As long as the protein isn't too high up the ingredients list then it's fine and as long as it isn't a keratin, animal keratin/protein, and aloe barbedios (I can't remember the correct spelling) these are hardcore proteins. I try to avoid these on my hair when I'm reducing my hair protein. HTH.

 

[tt8]

On Second thought, the Kenra Nourishing Masque has soy protein, not sure??
So I am debating purchasing one of the following. Anyone have an opinion to which one is better. I've never used either of the products

Kenra Nourishing Masuqe
Elucence Extended Repair Treatment
Fekkai Shea Butter Mask
Miss Key 10 en 1
Silicon Mix
Whale Sperm
Pantene R/N

The Elucence is a protein treatment. Very similar to Elasta qp breakage control serum. They both have a gel like consistency and you use it with heat for 20 minutes or so.

I personally think the Fekkai shea butter mask is overpriced. I think you can get more for your money with something else.

Silicon mix is just too much silicone for me. It just coats my hair but some people like it. Beautynewyork.com I believe has a small size of it you can order to try it out.

I'm screwed! Does the Elucence Moisture Balance Condish work well as a dc? So are my other choices bad and a waste of money??

 

[Aggie]

so i did bad this week and only dc'd once... i had a blowout that i did NOT want to wash out. but i am making up for it this week...i am DCing three times starting tonight. right now i am prepooing with EVOO and castor oil, and i will be using the aphogee 2 min followed by the Lustrasilk cholesterol for 45 min.

question: i want to get into the DCing overnight craze but i sleep like a madman. how do you guys keep your pillows dry? (lol) and do you do this with moisture DCs only? i assume the protein would be too much unless it's something like the ORS pak.

Oh yeah lilsparkle, do not deep condition overnight with a known protein conditioner, this will make your hair hard and very dry and eventual breakage will follow. You can wear a plastic cap under your satin bonnet to avoid getting your pillow all wet.

 

[gymfreak336]

I'm screwed! Does the Elucence Moisture Balance Condish work well as a dc? So are my other choices bad and a waste of money??

Hope is not lost.

I think the elucence conditioner is okay to dc with. I haven't used it like that so maybe you start a thread about it.

I haven't used the Miss Key or the whale sperm either so I can't tell you. OAHQ likes the kenra mask. She got me ordering some. What are you looking for girl? Whats the problem?

 

[Aggie]

I'm here chica...

I was back and forth between two apartments, so tired.

I figure I should be nice and settled into new digs by mid June...
I decided to forego buying a bunch of hair products until I use up all this stuff I have - put that money towards my 46" tv payment..(besides, have no room for all the extra anymore - no more pj hoarding for moi)

Back to hair...

Aggie, why do I feel like I don't have any hair? I'm 8 weeks post...I don't feel like I've lost a lot of hair..I've barely done anything to it...yet I feel like I have less hair on my head.

I need to work on my braidouts..when my hair was shorter, they came out so cute and effortlessly..now it's lookin like a HAM

I have to practice again until I can get it right again, cause that is my summer hairstyle that gets me to work on time...

*thank you for letting me mini-vent and my excessive use of smileys*

It's okay honey, are you moisturizing your ends daily? If they are breaking from lack of moisture, that may be why you'd feel like there's no hair on your head. I'm just speculating of course.

 

[Aggie]

I'm screwed! Does the Elucence Moisture Balance Condish work well as a dc? So are my other choices bad and a waste of money??

tt8, I use the elucence moisture balancing conditioner and it is a dc as well but I add hot oils to it for slip. I like the Pantene R/N mask as well.

 

[youwillrise]

i'm in

i got a bit lazy w/ the last challenge

but i'm back in the groove.

i'll be washing (non-sulfate,moisturizing shampoo) and dc'ing every other day

and rinsing and quicky conditioning the other days

 

[miami74]

I DC'd today with Queen Helene Cholesterol mixed with some coconut milk, honey and JBCO for 45 minutes in a steam towel wrap, under the dryer.

 

[Aggie]

i'm in

i got a bit lazy w/ the last challenge

but i'm back in the groove.

i'll be washing (non-sulfate,moisturizing shampoo) and dc'ing every other day

and rinsing and quicky conditioning the other days

Hey runrunrunner, girl it's good to see you in here. I was wondering where you were. Welcome, I'll add you now.

 

[MonaLisa]

It's okay honey, are you moisturizing your ends daily? If they are breaking from lack of moisture, that may be why you'd feel like there's no hair on your head. I'm just speculating of course.

Ends are fine. I put some End All [need to check hair2heaven site for updates] and my ole friend World of Curls on my head a little while ago and I feel a little bit better now..

I had forgot those two key elements for my braidout..with this move, I'm still digging in boxes and bags for ish..

I have to remember, I ain't thick haired..so it never feels like I have any hair on my head unless it's sopping wet...

eta: hair2heaven almost up and running!!! Yippee!!! my summer has been saved!

 

[Rapunzel2B]

I did a prepoo today with ORS Hair Mayonnaise under my soft bonnet for about 30 minutes. After rinsing I dc'd with Keracare Humecto for 1 hour under the dryer and left it on for another couple of hours while I did chores. I rinsed, added leave ins, moisturizers and sealed. I tied up in a satin scarf to air dry overnight.

 

[Mandy4610]

Hey runrunrunner, girl it's good to see you in here. I was wondering where you were. Welcome, I'll add you now.

Aggie, girl your hair is growing.. Looking good. Congratulations. I see a major difference in the pics in you siggy.

 

[25Nona]

Did my dc on Sunday, with my Olive Oil Condish and used the home grown steam treatment. I followed up with Biolage condishing balm 30 min without heat. My hair came out nice and silky.

 

[tt8]

Hope is not lost.

I think the elucence conditioner is okay to dc with. I haven't used it like that so maybe you start a thread about it.

I haven't used the Miss Key or the whale sperm either so I can't tell you. OAHQ likes the kenra mask. She got me ordering some. What are you looking for girl? Whats the problem?

I want a conditioner with lots of slip that doesn't have a strong amount of protein. Since I am doing the OCT challenge I want to avoid protein as much as possible because of the amount in that product. I am also unknowlegeable about if there is specific type of protein and an amount (say 3rd or 4th on the ingredients list) in a dc that is ok and won't overload me with too much. Thanks gymfreak

tt8, I use the elucence moisture balancing conditioner and it is a dc as well but I add hot oils to it for slip. I like the Pantene R/N mask as well.

This is good to know. Thanks Aggie.

 

[Aggie]

Aggie, girl your hair is growing.. Looking good. Congratulations. I see a major difference in the pics in you siggy.

Thanks Mandy. I am a part of the BootCamp 2008 and Wig 2008 challenges and as a result I've been able to retain my length with ease.

 

[tiffers]

I chelated today with ORS Creamy Aloe and dc'ed for an hour (45 mins w/heat, 15 mins w/o heat) with Kenra MC. I also used a little Kenra MC as a leave-in. My hair is very happy with me right now

Aggie, looking good, girl!!! Your hair's growing so fast!

 

[Aggie]

I want a conditioner with lots of slip that doesn't have a strong amount of protein. Since I am doing the OCT challenge I want to avoid protein as much as possible because of the amount in that product. I am also unknowlegeable about if there is specific type of protein and an amount (say 3rd or 4th on the ingredients list) in a dc that is ok and won't overload me with too much. Thanks gymfreak



This is good to know. Thanks Aggie.

You're quite welcomed tt8.

 

[tiffers]

question: i want to get into the DCing overnight craze but i sleep like a madman. how do you guys keep your pillows dry? (lol) and do you do this with moisture DCs only? i assume the protein would be too much unless it's something like the ORS pak.

When I dc overnight, I put a bag on my head and then tie a scarf over that. I also put a towel over my pillow so (in case the bag and scarf come off) it doesn't get covered in conditioner

 

[tiffers]

I deep conditioned this morning with Palmers Coconut Protein treatment.

This is a new product I picked up from walmart. It comes in big sized packets and it is a very creamy conditioner. Very thick. It is a light protein treatment to me. My hair feels strong and very smooth. Would be nice for a mild weekly treatment.

Thanks for the review, gym, I've been wondering about this conditioner. Is it stronger than ORS mayo as a protein condish? What does it smell like?

 

[gymfreak336]

Thanks for the review, gym, I've been wondering about this conditioner. Is it stronger than ORS mayo as a protein condish? What does it smell like?

I don't think its stronger. Its kinda like inbetween the replenishing pack and the mayo in terms of strength. Its smells yummy too. I love the smell, very coconutty.

 

[lilsparkle825]

so i did bad this week and only dc'd once... i had a blowout that i did NOT want to wash out. but i am making up for it this week...i am DCing three times starting tonight. right now i am prepooing with EVOO and castor oil, and i will be using the aphogee 2 min followed by the Lustrasilk cholesterol for 45 min.

question: i want to get into the DCing overnight craze but i sleep like a madman. how do you guys keep your pillows dry? (lol) and do you do this with moisture DCs only? i assume the protein would be too much unless it's something like the ORS pak.

thanks for the overnight DC tips everyone, i hope to try them tomorrow night in prep for the flat ironing i will be doing wednesday afternoon. oh, and i ended up using that cholesterol for an hour. felt great and my braidout (got my mom to do cornrows) looks really moisturized. hopefully they will get better and better.

 

[missnurselady]

Dced overnight with Lustersilk mango whatever cholesterol, hair felt kind of funny after i rinsed so I applied some LTR and oil, will rinse after I leave the gym this evening.

 

[chebaby]

i deep conditioned last wed. and friday with redken all soft heavy cream. i only have to leave it in 15 minutes without heat for it to do the job.

 

[healthyhair2]

My dry texlaxed hair and I are in!

 

[Aggie]

My dry texlaxed hair and I are in!

Welcome healthyhair2.