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

[Aggie]

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.

Prepoos are normally needed before you actually shampoo your hair and shampooing is not necessary with every DC treatment as I indicated on the front page. In addition, you may use your discretion on whether your actually needs to be pooed or not - your hair will let you know.

Moisturizing and sealing your ends daily is something you should be doing anyway, even without the deep conditioning treatments. Some people rollerset, some bun their hair and some like me, air dry after dc-ing. I am doing a lot of protective styling right now so after my hair is dried, moisturized and sealed, I braid my hair back in one and then I put on a wig or fall and I'm good to go.

ETA: My hair is in boxed braids right now and are due to come out in 2 weeks but I still condition my hair regularly.

 

[JustKiya]

Okay. I've quit my whinging and complaining, and I'm going to join this challenge!

I figured I'll use a mix of Elasta QP, water, and Eqyss Cream Rinse, and that'll be my DC mix. I'm thinking Mon/Wed, as I work out Mon/Wed/Fri, and I can just put the con in my hair before I go to bed. That way, I can still MegaTek Tues/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun lachen.

Hrm. I'll have to keep a close eye on my hair to be sure I don't overmoisturize it now - though, with the summer heat and dryness coming up, this might be just what my hair needs.....

 

[Lucky's Mom]

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

Caramel Treatments - Ohh these have been running around the boards for a while.....


here is my recipe...... but there are others...

It is a great moisturizing yummy treat for hair......
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=121577

 

[Aggie]

Okay. I've quit my whinging and complaining, and I'm going to join this challenge!

I figured I'll use a mix of Elasta QP, water, and Eqyss Cream Rinse, and that'll be my DC mix. I'm thinking Mon/Wed, as I work out Mon/Wed/Fri, and I can just put the con in my hair before I go to bed. That way, I can still MegaTek Tues/Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun lachen.

Hrm. I'll have to keep a close eye on my hair to be sure I don't overmoisturize it now - though, with the summer heat and dryness coming up, this might be just what my hair needs.....

JK, if you have a concern about over-moisturizing, then I recommend reducing the DC treatments to 20-30 minutes instead of 45 minutes or more. When my Mega Tek and OCT arrive, I know I may have to tweak my reggie this way myself.

 

[Puddles]

Add me to the list please.......I'm definitely in.

 

[JustKiya]

JK, if you have a concern about over-moisturizing, then I recommend reducing the DC treatments to 20-30 minutes instead of 45 minutes or more. When my Mega Tek and OCT arrive, I know I may have to tweak my reggie this way myself.

Oh, that's brilliant!!! Yes, yes, I definitely think I'll start out doing just 30 minutes - - I never even thought of just shortening the amount of time I keep the stuff in my hair!

That actually makes it easier! Mon/Wed, I'll get home, put the conditioner mix on my DRY hair, slap on a shower cap and a scarf, and go work out. Hello Heat Treatment!
That usually takes me about 30-45 minutes, and then I'll go and hop in the shower, and rinse it right out. Then, I can follow up with my Mega-Tek, and roll on.

VERY smart - thank you for suggesting that!

 

[Aggie]

Oh, that's brilliant!!! Yes, yes, I definitely think I'll start out doing just 30 minutes - - I never even thought of just shortening the amount of time I keep the stuff in my hair!

That actually makes it easier! Mon/Wed, I'll get home, put the conditioner mix on my DRY hair, slap on a shower cap and a scarf, and go work out. Hello Heat Treatment!
That usually takes me about 30-45 minutes, and then I'll go and hop in the shower, and rinse it right out. Then, I can follow up with my Mega-Tek, and roll on.

VERY smart - thank you for suggesting that!

You're welcomed honey. See, two heads really are better than one and that's why it's important for us to share what we're doing. I think your product reviews are awesome, detailed, very well worded and easy to comprehend.

 

[JustKiya]

You're welcomed honey. See, two heads really are better than one and that's why it's important for us to share what we're doing. I think your product reviews are awesome, detailed, very well worded and easy to comprehend.

So true!! And thank you - I'm glad you enjoy them - I so enjoy writing them!

 

[DivaD04]

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

milk? from my fridge milk? um, which one...1%, 2%, vit. d, vitamin fortified...i'm just wondering? i have some skim milk i want to kick to the curb since i have my vital.

 

[trinigal27]

:trampolinAm in and am so excited to get started.

 

[cecilie]

I'm in I send you a PM .

 

[JerriBlank]

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.

I just discovered dpr-11 this past weekend at the bss!!
I can't believe i am just finding this! Cheap and with excellent ingredients.
I mixed it with this stuff
http://www.sallybeauty.com/Masque D... Creme/VENITN01,default,pd.html?cgid=Products
my second time using it and my hair is still soft after two days
I'm really loving this!
I just found out ,by going to a dominican salon,that my hair loves some linseed oil,so that was what i was looking for when i found the Venetian Blends at Sally's.
I'm really happy

 

[seraphim712]

Count me in as well.

 

[Evalina1]

Prepoos are normally needed before you actually shampoo your hair and shampooing is not necessary with every DC treatment as I indicated on the front page. In addition, you may use your discretion on whether your actually needs to be pooed or not - your hair will let you know.

Moisturizing and sealing your ends daily is something you should be doing anyway, even without the deep conditioning treatments. Some people rollerset, some bun their hair and some like me, air dry after dc-ing. I am doing a lot of protective styling right now so after my hair is dried, moisturized and sealed, I braid my hair back in one and then I put on a wig or fall and I'm good to go.

ETA: My hair is in boxed braids right now and are due to come out in 2 weeks but I still condition my hair regularly.

Aggie I have a question for you! How often do you wash your hair with box braids and what type of hair do you use. I want to get box braids for the summer. I am trying to to think of some hair styles for the summer but I want to make sure I take care of my hair. If it is possible please break down a list of DC's with silcone and with out...If it's not to much to ask...(Thank You so much in Advance)

 

[princessnad]

I keep eye-ing this thread but I'm scurred. I don't know if I can commit.

I'll make my mind up before tomorrow.

 

[SelfStyled]

I keep eye-ing this thread but I'm scurred. I don't know if I can commit.

I'll make my mind up before tomorrow.

I feel the same way, 2x in a week, I don't think I have that much time. My problem is the styling. I cannot airdry successfully. I rollerset and am too lazy to rollerset 2x a week. I have found DCing every 5 days is perfect for me.

 

[honesty]

I would love to do this but as a natural i keep thinking it seems more complicated..............but i am tempted! Any know the advantages of DCing wet VS dry hair are there any?

 

[Cien]

add me!!

Dang..this is the 3rd challenge that I've joined in a week!

Imma need to challenge myself to NOT sign up for another challenge!


But all of them are related....mega tek, condition wash--and now deep condition. These are things that I do anyway,however I need to be consistent. I'm down!
Now if I can get this fotki in order, to consistently track my progress, I'll be all set!

pm has been sent!!

 

[Blackbird77]

I'm in! Add me to the list please.

 

[JustKiya]

I would love to do this but as a natural i keep thinking it seems more complicated..............but i am tempted! Any know the advantages of DCing wet VS dry hair are there any?

I fully plan on DC'ing dry - that way, I only have to get in the shower ONCE.

There's a difference in opinion as to whether there is any real benefit of DC'ing on dry hair vs. DC'ing on wet hair.

Personally, I prefer DC'ing on dry hair - it might be a psychosomatic thing, but my hair always feels more 'quenched' afterwards.... AND it's easier!

 

[Aggie]

Aggie I have a question for you! How often do you wash your hair with box braids and what type of hair do you use. I want to get box braids for the summer. I am trying to to think of some hair styles for the summer but I want to make sure I take care of my hair. If it is possible please break down a list of DC's with silcone and with out...If it's not to much to ask...(Thank You so much in Advance)

Hi Evalina1, I only wash my braids using poo every 10 days to 2 weeks believe it or not. I wash my hair using the Crown & Glory technique with diluted poo from a large applicator type bottle and sponge my scalp and hair with it over a large bowl. I condition this same way but I leave the diluted Kenra conditioner on my hair, put on a plastic cap and go under the dryer for 45 minutes to an hour, then I proceed to sponging on the infusium 23 leave-in treatment and braid spray. The sponging action actually feels really good on my scalp.

I use kanakalon synthetic hair and I treat it using the C & G way in hot tap water and a cup of regular vinegar for 15 minutes, allow to dry a day and use the next day. You should visit the site if you are seriously thinking about wearing braids at www.growafrohairlong.com.

As for cones, they can be found in almost all conditioners but you'll find that the cone-free ones are mostly organic, however Kenra and some Nexxus products are cone free and so is Giovanni Tea Tree triple treat conditioner, Aubrey Organics, and Desert Essence Organic conditioner.

Check out the conditioners you can purchase on this site for many cone-free conditioners - http://www.vitacost.com/Conditioner-4. Also see this link for CONE-FREE conditioners: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=196051.

Also read through this thread I found on LHC for various cones and which ones are good, which ones are not, etc., http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=13. I hope this was helpful to you. Please save the links in your favorites and/or print out for easy reference.

 

[Aggie]

I would love to do this but as a natural i keep thinking it seems more complicated..............but i am tempted! Any know the advantages of DCing wet VS dry hair are there any?

Hi honesty, this is a personal preference for the individual. I have tried DC-ing both ways and to be honest I like the results of both equally. Although dc-ing on dry hair helps me to save a lot of time especially if I am pushed for it. They both leave my hair very soft and manageable.

 

[HairHustla]

Checking in..getting under that water tonight and letting the dc begin! (will have pics sometime this week)

 

[ladybug71]

Sounds like a great challenge! Can you add me please?

 

[Aggie]

Sounds like a great challenge! Can you add me please?

Absolutely ladybug, done already.

 

[HairHustla]

Checking in..getting under that water tonight and letting the dc begin! (will have pics sometime this week)

Ok, I the DC has begun. Tried to upload a pic but it kept saying I have exceeded the photo size limit. Tried to crop, resize and everything. Any suggestions?

 

[lovinmylocs]

I'll join this one as well. I really need to do this.

 

[Aggie]

Ok, I the DC has begun. Tried to upload a pic but it kept saying I have exceeded the photo size limit. Tried to crop, resize and everything. Any suggestions?

Silvia from heathytextures gave a great "How to make a comparison shot" tutorial video and now I know how to do it but I think the tutorial is better so I'll send you a link, okay? Here it is:

http://healthytextures.ning.com/topic/show?id=1763071:Topic:126800

This is one of our very own, Macherieamour's website for ladies all into hair. I am a member here as well as BHM. I know the tutorial can help because it has helped me. The software on www.photoscape.org that she uses is so easy to use. I am not very computer savvy but I was able to follow her instructions well. LHCF needs pics that are 97.5 kb or less I think ,so when you are resizing, just remember that and you'll be fine. I resized all of the pics I will be using here. You can always save the icon on your desktop and go into it as often as needed to change photo sizes. She uses the "combine" icon, but I found the "page" icon a lot more user friendly. HTH.

 

[candiel]

Can you count me in too? I got to BSL the first time by doing this. Now that I am trying to get back to BSL I'm going to do it again.

 

[Tarae]

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.

Any suggestions on where I can find the Kenra online? Is amazon the best place? TIA.