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

[Aggie]

Welcome to all the ladies who just signed up for this DC challenge.

 

[MissMasala5]

Hi Aggie, please do add me to the list

Thanks for the invite!

 

[sevetlana]

I am IN.

 

[lildhe]

Hey Angie . Please add me to the list. I need this.

 

[Aggie]

Hey ladies, I am definitely in!!! Anything to get out of the TWA stage (I love my TWA, but.....)
So, what are the consequences, if any, of not living up to the challenge?

HHG

There will be no punishment in this challenge Mandy. You will have the support of all the ladies here and if I don't see you posting your progress, I might just call you out though, but only to encourage you on, okay?

 

[DivaD04]

thx aggie...i've taken down my braids and about to rinse off my dc...i've decided not to wait until thurday..no need to prolong it. may 1st here i come!

 

[Aggie]

thx aggie...i've taken down my braids and about to rinse off my dc...i've decided not to wait until thurday..no need to prolong it. may 1st here i come!

DivaD, you are too funny. I'm glad to see such excitement to get this show on a roll.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Hi everyone,

What is a good moisture deep conditioner to help combat protein overload? What makes your hair as soft as butta?

 

[JustKiya]

Hi everyone,

What is a good moisture deep conditioner to help combat protein overload? What makes your hair as soft as butta?

AtlantaJJ!!! I see you!!

I'm debating joining this one. If I get my workout game going like it needs to be, I'm GOING to be rinsing my head at least twice a week, and I might as WELL get some DC action going at the same time.....
I'm just worried that my twists will start to look a hot mess, and I'll have to redo them more often, which throws off my low-mani methodology.
Plus, I'll need to find a light, super moisturizing con to use, and heaven KNOWS I don't need anymore products!!

Are any of you ladies using a cone-free, petro-free DC that you just wanna RAVE about???

I need help.

 

[Evalina1]

I would love to join but please can someone list some of the good Deep Conditioners!

 

[Aggie]

Hi everyone,

What is a good moisture deep conditioner to help combat protein overload? What makes your hair as soft as butta?

Hi AtlantaJJ, firstly, welcome to the challenge and secondly, I can make recommendations on what I have used. Among my favorites are Mizani Moisturefuse, Pantene R/N Breakage Defense hair conditioning mask, Kenra Moisturizing conditioner, and Creme of Nature Nourishing Conditioner.

Many others rave about Keracare Humecto (tub size), Elasta QP DPR-11, Elucence Moisture Balancing conditioner, Nexxus Humectress and Nexxus Humectin, and Abba Moist. Maybe some of the other ladies will chime in wiht their successes. HTH.

 

[miami74]

The moisturizing conditioners I like to use are: Keracare Humecto, Queen Helene Cholesterol and Capilo Avocado Conditioner.

 

[ImFree27]

I'm in everytiime I wash my hair I deep condition anyway, so this challenge will get me to wash my hair more than once a week maybe like 3 times a week. I love DC, my hair is so easy to detangle afterwards, I will be DC with V05 conditioner since I have so many from the CVS sale and I'm add Silk Amino 60 second repair to it, it makes my hair feel so good and so easy to comb.............

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Hi AtlantaJJ, firstly, welcome to the challenge and secondly, I can make recommendations on what I have used. Among my favorites are Mizani Moisturefuse, Pantene R/N Breakage Defense hair conditioning mask, Kenra Moisturizing conditioner, and Creme of Nature Nourishing Conditioner.

Many others rave about Keracare Humecto (tub size), Elasta QP DPR-11, Elucence Moisture Balancing conditioner, Nexxus Humectress and Nexxus Humectin, and Abba Moist. Maybe some of the other ladies will chime in wiht their successes. HTH.

Ahhh, she mentions one that I happen to have in my stash!! I have the Pantene R/N!! I also have a tad bit of Nexxus Humectress! I'll put of those in use, thank you for reminding me

ETA: My fav BSS owner told me that Elasta stopped making DPR, I can't find it anywhere in my area...

 

[Aggie]

AtlantaJJ!!! I see you!!

I'm debating joining this one. If I get my workout game going like it needs to be, I'm GOING to be rinsing my head at least twice a week, and I might as WELL get some DC action going at the same time.....
I'm just worried that my twists will start to look a hot mess, and I'll have to redo them more often, which throws off my low-mani methodology.
Plus, I'll need to find a light, super moisturizing con to use, and heaven KNOWS I don't need anymore products!!

Are any of you ladies using a cone-free, petro-free DC that you just wanna RAVE about???

I need help.

I haven't tried them yet but many many many of the ladies here have been raving about the Aubrey Organics White Camelia and Honeysuckle Rose conditioners. I have them on my wish list to purchase though. We don't have them here in the Bahamas so I will have to order them online from www.vitaminshoppe.com. I am also in need of some cone and petro-free deep conditioners just so I can mix them up a bit.

 

[Aggie]

The moisturizing conditioners I like to use are: Keracare Humecto, Queen Helene Cholesterol and Capilo Avocado Conditioner.

Thanks for this reminder miami74. I need to pull this one out. MedMunky talks about this one all the time and it's not expensive either.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Aggie - I pm'd you - I am all in - and here for moral support!

DC'ing is what I do religiously!!!! Ilove it - and my hair has COMPLETELY changed due to prepoos and post poos!! Let's put it this way- I don't Shampoo unless I DC. Period.

Some excellent Condishes ( cone Free )

Oyin Honey Hemp

My Honey Child - OliveYou Conditioner....

Most of my favs are homemeade though!

Caramel Treats ( a pre poo)

Milk

and coconut oil

Good luck all of you!!!!! If you need anything - I am here to root you on!:bouncegre

 

[AtlantaJJ]

AtlantaJJ!!! I see you!!

I'm debating joining this one. If I get my workout game going like it needs to be, I'm GOING to be rinsing my head at least twice a week, and I might as WELL get some DC action going at the same time.....
I'm just worried that my twists will start to look a hot mess, and I'll have to redo them more often, which throws off my low-mani methodology.
Plus, I'll need to find a light, super moisturizing con to use, and heaven KNOWS I don't need anymore products!!

Are any of you ladies using a cone-free, petro-free DC that you just wanna RAVE about???

I need help.

Kiya found me over here trying to find me some moisture!! I hear you with the twists... I need to learn how to cornrow yesterday for the low mani too, great idea about the low mani BTW!!!

 

[Aggie]

I'm in everytiime I wash my hair I deep condition anyway, so this challenge will get me to wash my hair more than once a week maybe like 3 times a week. I love DC, my hair is so easy to detangle afterwards, I will be DC with V05 conditioner since I have so many from the CVS sale and I'm add Silk Amino 60 second repair to it, it makes my hair feel so good and so easy to comb.............

Shatarip, firstly, welcome to the challenge and I want to encourage you to get a conditioner that is richer and thicker than the VO5 conditioners for your DC-ing like the Queene Helene Cholesterol or the Panten R/N hair conditioning mask. Deep conditioners are rich and thick and not of a watery-creamy consistency like the VO5s and Suave conditioners. Just a little help there honey. I don't want you to end up disappointed if your hair doesn't respond well to the VO5 used as a DC because they are used as quick wash-out conditioners and are great for co-washing.

 

[Aggie]

Aggie - I pm'd you - I am all in - and here for moral support!

DC'ing is what I do religiously!!!! Ilove it - and my hair has COMPLETELY changed due to prepoos and post poos!! Let's put it this way- I don't Shampoo unless I DC. Period.

Some excellent Condishes ( cone Free )

Oyin Honey Hemp

My Honey Child - OliveYou Conditioner....

Most of my favs are homemeade though!

Caramel Treats ( a pre poo)

Milk

and coconut oil

Good luck all of you!!!!! If you need anything - I am here to root you on!:bouncegre

Thanks honey.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Aggie - I pm'd you - I am all in - and here for moral support!

DC'ing is what I do religiously!!!! Ilove it - and my hair has COMPLETELY changed due to prepoos and post poos!! Let's put it this way- I don't Shampoo unless I DC. Period.

Some excellent Condishes ( cone Free )

Oyin Honey Hemp

My Honey Child - OliveYou Conditioner....

Most of my favs are homemeade though!

Caramel Treats ( a pre poo)

Milk

and coconut oil

Good luck all of you!!!!! If you need anything - I am here to root you on!:bouncegre

You are kind I was just eyeing the Oyin Honey Hemp today while researching natural hair care. If they get a from you, it must be good!

ETA:
I've been meaning to ask what's a Caramel Treats

 

[JustKiya]

Aggie - I pm'd you - I am all in - and here for moral support!

DC'ing is what I do religiously!!!! Ilove it - and my hair has COMPLETELY changed due to prepoos and post poos!! Let's put it this way- I don't Shampoo unless I DC. Period.

Some excellent Condishes ( cone Free )

Oyin Honey Hemp

My Honey Child - OliveYou Conditioner....

Most of my favs are homemeade though!

Caramel Treats ( a pre poo)

Milk

and coconut oil

Good luck all of you!!!!! If you need anything - I am here to root you on!:bouncegre

I LOVE my caramel treatments, but I don't know if I could handle doing that multiple times a week - that's weekend work, there. Milk & Coconut Oil = protein, and just nu-uh. My hair would revolt! What I really need to do is go rummaging through my hair supplies - I most likely have SOMETHING in the cabinet I've forgotten about.

I MIGHT just use my Elasta QP IFC - maybe water it down a bit, so that it's not quite SO thick in my head.

Kiya found me over here trying to find me some moisture!! I hear you with the twists... I need to learn how to cornrow yesterday for the low mani too, great idea about the low mani BTW!!!

Girl, I can't cornrow to save my life - BUT - I've started using flattwists as an alternative. Since it's only two strands, my fingers can work with those, and they end up looking pretty cute, too. They (obviously) don't last as long as cornrows, but they take proportionally less time to put in and to take out, too.
My one trick - once I get to the end of the twist (the tail bit, that's not 'on' my head) I make a braid - it prevents the twists from puffing up/unraveling.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I LOVE my caramel treatments, but I don't know if I could handle doing that multiple times a week - that's weekend work, there. Milk & Coconut Oil = protein, and just nu-uh. My hair would revolt! What I really need to do is go rummaging through my hair supplies - I most likely have SOMETHING in the cabinet I've forgotten about.

I MIGHT just use my Elasta QP IFC - maybe water it down a bit, so that it's not quite SO thick in my head.



Girl, I can't cornrow to save my life - BUT - I've started using flattwists as an alternative. Since it's only two strands, my fingers can work with those, and they end up looking pretty cute, too. They (obviously) don't last as long as cornrows, but they take proportionally less time to put in and to take out, too.
My one trick - once I get to the end of the twist (the tail bit, that's not 'on' my head) I make a braid - it prevents the twists from puffing up/unraveling.

Great idea!! I'm going to give that a try, I think I can handle that!

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Okay now this I can do. Im in. Im gonna mainly use ORS and a few cholesterols by lustrasilk.

 

[Rapunzel2B]

I will post starting pics soon. I did a DC on dry hair with Keracare Humecto for 1 hour today with heat. I pinned up into a protective style and airdried.

 

[Aggie]

I LOVE my caramel treatments, but I don't know if I could handle doing that multiple times a week - that's weekend work, there. Milk & Coconut Oil = protein, and just nu-uh. My hair would revolt! What I really need to do is go rummaging through my hair supplies - I most likely have SOMETHING in the cabinet I've forgotten about.

I MIGHT just use my Elasta QP IFC - maybe water it down a bit, so that it's not quite SO thick in my head.



Girl, I can't cornrow to save my life - BUT - I've started using flattwists as an alternative. Since it's only two strands, my fingers can work with those, and they end up looking pretty cute, too. They (obviously) don't last as long as cornrows, but they take proportionally less time to put in and to take out, too.
My one trick - once I get to the end of the twist (the tail bit, that's not 'on' my head) I make a braid - it prevents the twists from puffing up/unraveling.

Wow! your hair is thick girl Kiya. Ooooh, I would love to see this stretched out.

 

[JustKiya]

Wow! your hair is thick girl Kiya. Ooooh, I would love to see this stretched out.

Thank you!! I'm still in denial that my hair is thick - I'm not going to believe it's thick til I can make a ponytail and measure it - I think that a lot of my apparent thickness is really 'air' trapped in the napps.

I cringe thinking of all the super perms I had - no WONDER I looked like a wetcat - my poor fine strands were overprocessed like nobodys business! erplexed

 

[malachi74]

count me in again! I really enjoyed he 1st DC challenge although I started to slack-off with the heat the last 2 weeks. YAY!!!

 

[Aggie]

Welcome again to all new DC challengers. I just updated the front page and answered all pm's.

 

[The Sweetest B]

Sweetest B, Deep Conditioning is conditioning your hair for an extended period of time with or without heat to moisturize on a deeper level than wash out conditioners. This type of conditioner is thicker than regular wash-out conditioners, they help to strengthen the hair and provide needed elasticity in the hair strands. They aslo combat excessive dryness and makes the hair supple and flexible. It is a very good recovery procedure for hair that is suffering from protein overload.

There are many conditioners that can be used and among them are Mizani moisturefuse, Kenra moisturizing conditioner, Elucence moisturizing conditioner, Pantene R/N hair conditioning mask, Nexxus Humectress, Nexxus Humectin, Keracare Humecto, Biolage Conditioning Balm, Elasta QP DPR-11, there are many many more that I don't have though. Perhaps some of the other ladies can chime in and offer some other examples. I hope this was helpful.

Thanks for the list. At the risk of looking like a total idiot. Is this a full wash routine? Prepoo, Shampoo, DC, Moisture, Seal Rollerset. I am just trying to figure out how I can do this during the week as I think my hair could benfit from DC. It is on the dry side. How are you ladies doing this? I cannot wear a ponytail because of my bald temples, they look horrible when I pull my hairback so I don't do it.