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

I am DCing today. After I come back from a funeral:look:... is it bad to think about hair after a funeral? It's my father in-law's funeral (DH's step dad).
 
Mandy4610 said:
I am DCing today. After I come back from a funeral:look:... is it bad to think about hair after a funeral? It's my father in-law's funeral (DH's step dad).
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Girl, no. Life must go on, ya know?

I didn't DC last night. :look: Got distracted. :grin: I'll definitely DC tonight, though, and Saturday, most likely. :yep:
 
ladies!!! i just got a soft bonnet and i'm about to put that sucker to work 2night! should i use a platic cap w/ it?
 
DivaD04 said:
ladies!!! i just got a soft bonnet and i'm about to put that sucker to work 2night! should i use a platic cap w/ it?
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I always wear a plastic cap when I DC under the dryer. It gets nice and hot inside my cap, for a good deep conditioning.
 
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Ladies I hope it is not too late but I would love to join, I will be DCing tonight .I need this challenge to help me stay on my goal of growing my hair out healthy and long:wallbash:
 
I hope it isnt late for me too....Id like to DC with ORS tonight!!! ..Since I'm in braids I will dilute it though
 
Mandy4610 said:
I am DCing today. After I come back from a funeral:look:... is it bad to think about hair after a funeral? It's my father in-law's funeral (DH's step dad).
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Mandy, sorry about your loss honey.

As for me, I DC-ed my braided hair with diluted Infusium 23 conditioner for 30 minutes because I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands today. I had a million and one other things to do today it seemed. My new growth feels really soft even after 6 and a 1/2 weeks in braids and 20 weeks post relaxer. I have one more week to keep in these braids but I gatta be honest - I am ITCHIN' to take these out NOW!!! We'll see.
 
Ah, yeah. Here's my starting pic, too.

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Hello ladies,

I did my first dc last night using the ORS pak. I've been using this for a while, but I would like to try a different conditioner. For some reason, my hair feels a little harder than usual. Anyway, I will pick something up tomorrow and dc again on Sunday. I am hoping dc twice per week will help me with stretching. My last relaxer was on March 15, and I am going to go until June 15. I can't seem to upload my pic into this thread, so here's the link to my fotki http://public.fotki.com/Tycol/carmel-challenge/.
 
Sweet! I got my DC in tonight - I mixed up some Eqyss Cream Rinse and Elasta QO and honeyquat and some water together, and poured it over my head. I added the water because I'm in two strand twists, and I didn't want to do too much manipulation to them, and the waterier conditioner just soaked right in.
Then, I put on a showercap, and worked out for 45 minutes, so that made my scalp heat up, and added a nice heat treatment to the mix. :woot:
Rinsed it out, applied MT on my damp scalp, sealed with some Brahmi oil, and I'm done!
My hair feels very smooth and soft now, and it looks pretty shiny, too.
 
tycoles said:
Hello ladies,

I did my first dc last night using the ORS pak. I've been using this for a while, but I would like to try a different conditioner. For some reason, my hair feels a little harder than usual. Anyway, I will pick something up tomorrow and dc again on Sunday. I am hoping dc twice per week will help me with stretching. My last relaxer was on March 15, and I am going to go until June 15. I can't seem to upload my pic into this thread, so here's the link to my fotki http://public.fotki.com/Tycol/carmel-challenge/.
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tycoles, the reason why your hair seems hard is because you are deep conditioning with a protein conditioner however mild it is, it is still a protein conditioner and by what I understand, you are not following it up with a moisturizing conditioner, am I correct?

Well my suggestion is go out and look for a moisturizing deep conditioner and give the protein a rest for a couple of weeks for now. Try the Pantene R/N hair conditioning mask in the brown jar - that's an excellent choice and it's not expensive either. I like that one but I also like Kenra moisturizing conditioner and Mizani moisturefuse. Many of us here like Queen Helene cholesterol as well:lick:. You may also try Nexxus humectress, Nexxus humectin, Keracare humecto (in the tub), and Biolage ultra-conditioning balm, these are just a few of the ones you can start looking for.

I know for sure, you will also have to use more water-based moisturizer on your hair ends, sealed with an oil of your choice and maybe even baggy 2 or 3 nights a week until your hair's moisture level is restored and it doesn't feel so hard anymore, okay? HHG.
 
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JustKiya said:
Sweet! I got my DC in tonight - I mixed up some Eqyss Cream Rinse and Elasta QO and honeyquat and some water together, and poured it over my head. I added the water because I'm in two strand twists, and I didn't want to do too much manipulation to them, and the waterier conditioner just soaked right in.
Then, I put on a showercap, and worked out for 45 minutes, so that made my scalp heat up, and added a nice heat treatment to the mix. :woot:
Rinsed it out, applied MT on my damp scalp, sealed with some Brahmi oil, and I'm done!
My hair feels very smooth and soft now, and it looks pretty shiny, too.
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Whoa Kiya, you just gave me an idea for my braids. Thanks honey. I do need to crank up my workouts a bit and I think I can also slaughter two birds with one stone this way too. woohoo.
 
Just checking in. I am doing my 1st DC right now using AO Honeysucke Rose mixed with Castor Oil and EVOO. When I am finished with this I will use my OCT.
 
I'm about to borrow DenverGirl's tutorial and mix this shikakai powder, some coconut oil, and some EO's into my deep conditioner. This will also fall hand in hand with the steam treatment challenge I'm in. I'll let you know how it goes. However, I'm undecided in which type of DC to use. I have the following:

Miss Key 10 en 1Super Conditioner
Dark and Lovely Pro Therapy Protein Intensive Conditioner
Aphogee Balance Moisturizer Humectante

Which one do you think will be most effective?
 
seraphim712 said:
I'm about to borrow DenverGirl's tutorial and mix this shikakai powder, some coconut oil, and some EO's into my deep conditioner. This will also fall hand in hand with the steam treatment challenge I'm in. I'll let you know how it goes. However, I'm undecided in which type of DC to use. I have the following:

Miss Key 10 en 1Super Conditioner
Dark and Lovely Pro Therapy Protein Intensive Conditioner
Aphogee Balance Moisturizer Humectante

Which one do you think will be most effective?
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Hi seraphim, if you use the protein conditioner, please remember to follow up with a moisturizing deep conditioner for at least 30 minutes or more. The protein conditioner does not have to stay on your too long about 20 minutes is fine. The aphogee balancing moisturizer is not all that great asa deep conditioner but Miss key 10 in 1 is okay.

Maybe try the creme of nature ultra nourish, pantene R/N hair conditioning mask, Kenra moistuizing conditioner, Queen helene cholesterol, kerecare humecto, nexxus humectress or humectin, okay? Of course, these are only examples of moisturizing DC's. You don't need to use protein as a dc too often because it can make your hair really hard and dry and then you'll begin to experience breakage eventually. You only need a mild protein dc once a week or once every 2 weeks.

Remember to oil your hair properly before applying the shikakai powders, okay? The steam treatments are great by the way.
 
I DCed overnight. Here are my starting pics, as you can see I need major help. I have to get this TWA to grow out. I love it, but I just want out of this stage.

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I started this week, I'm doing a DC tonight for 1 hour (30 min w/heat and 30 w/o). Here are my starting pic(s):yep:





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I plan on DCing 2x a week and co-wash in between.
 
I just dc'ed with Kenra MC mixed with Porosity control conditioner. Hair's STILL trippin, it's a little better though :ohwell:

I'm gonna start mixing PC with all of my conditiners for dcs and co washes, hopefully it'll make a difference and get my hair back to normal
 
tiffers said:
I just dc'ed with Kenra MC mixed with Porosity control conditioner. Hair's STILL trippin, it's a little better though :ohwell:

I'm gonna start mixing PC with all of my conditiners for dcs and co washes, hopefully it'll make a difference and get my hair back to normal
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OMG tiffers, I can't believe your hair is still suffering from that optimum stuff. I so sorry to hear this. I sure hope that this dc challenge will get that problem in order soon. A lot of people seem to like the PC poo and conditioner so it just might work. Good luck with it.
 
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