Hair info from essence magazine

[Dionne]

In the new essence they give a detailed breakdown of what to look for (ingredient wise) in a product for certain things. For example if you want moisture they say look for Jojoba oil, Mango butter, panthenol, and shea butter.If you want conditioning look for avocado iol, horsetail, polyquaternium-10, and stearyl alcohol. They also give detailed info about each one and an example of a product. Its kinda long to write so I thought I would mention it so you all could look in the mag if you have a chance. We know our ingredients pretty well here but majority of black woman don't and it was good to see a magazine sharing much needed info to other black women. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

One product they mentioned that I was interested in was shaklee nourshing scalp treatment. Take a look and tell me what you think. /images/graemlins/bdance.gif

 

[Katrine]

Just a quick question: What is the difference between moisture and conditioning?

I always thought that conditioning was either moisture or protein/strengthning (sp?) or protection (or all three). What do they mean with conditioning?

-Katrine

 

[Dionne]

I have no idea to be honest. I'll go ahead and finsh posting the info. For strength look for ceramide, triamine complex, and dimethiconol methionine. For shine look for mica, cyclomethicone, and trimethicone. Fo cleansing look for ammonium laureth sulfate, decyl glucoside, and gingerroot extract. If you want volume look for pvp/va copolymer, chitosan, and hydrolyzed wheat protein.

 

[lexi_24]

Is this the February or March edition of Essence?
In terms of the mango butter for moisture - did they use as Elasta QP as an example?
From all the good things, I've read on this site about it /images/graemlins/smile.gif , I am hoping to buy some soon.

 

[Katrine]

Ok

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that gingerroot was cleansing...Hmm maybe it is time for some experimentation /images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Katrine

 

[Supergirl]

That Shaklee product is probably very good. I have heard nothing but good things about Shaklee. I have also heard that their B-Complex vitamins are great for hair purposes. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Dionne]

Its the February issue. They used lavett&chin No.2 Pomade as the mango butter example.

 

[Kitkat]

Thanks a bunch, Dionne. I'll have to pick up this month's issue.

 

[Allandra]

Hi Dionne,

Great thread. Thanks for the information.

 

[Fashionista]

Here is the complete list of ingredients, product suggestion, etc.:

FOR STRENGTH
Ceramide
What it is: A complex lipid or fatty oil found naturally in the hair. What it does: Holds cuticle cells together to protect the inner structure of the hair. Product Pick: Soft Sheen-Carson Breakthru Anti-Breakage System.
Dimethiconol Methionine
WII: An amino acid. WID: Protects the hair shaft and fortifies the cuticle. PP: Nexxus Y Serum Younger Looking Hair Treatment.
Triamine Complex
WII: A patented formula containing the same 19 essential amino acids found in our hair. WID: Protects hair from styling damage by fortifying cuticles, and detangles and conditions without weighing down the hair. PP: Joico K-Pac Strengthening Tonic

FOR CONDITIONING
Avocado Oil
WII: A triglyceride (a natural fat, similar to those found in our body) that is easily absorbed by the hair and scalp and is rich in vitamins A, B, D and E. WID: Lubricates the hair and scalp. PP: Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Hair Treatment.
Horsetail
WII: An herb containing calcium and high levels of amino acids. WID: Strengthens and conditions. PP: Hairobics Leave-In Conditioner.
Polyquaternium-10
WII: A water-soluble polymer. WID: Makes wet and dry hair easier to comb and manage. PP: 911 Leave-In Conditioner.
Stearyl Alcohol
WII: A fatty alcohol with emollient and moisturizing properties. WID: Keeps hair hydrated. PP: Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Nourishing Conditioner.

FOR MOISTURE
Jojoba Oil
WII: An oil with a molecular structure small enough to penetrate the hair and scalp. WID: Moisturizes. PP: Barry Fletcher Liquid Moisture.
Mango Butter
WII: An emollient derived from the fruit seed of the mango tree. WID: Seals in moisture, softens and protects. PP: lavett & chin No. 2 Pomade.
Panthenol
WII: A vitamin. WID: Gets inside the hair shaft to keep the cuticle moisturized. PP: Luster's Pink Oil Moisturizer.
Shea Butter
WII: A fat obtained from the fruit of the Karite tree. WID: Moisturizes and nourishes the hair and scalp. PP: Praises Kuumba Hair and Scalp Conditioner.

FOR SHINE
Cyclomethicone
WII: A silicone (synthetic compounds principally derived from sand). WID: Adds gloss while preventing dryness. PP: Organic Root Stimulator Jojoba Oil Maximum Shine Hair & Scalp Moisturizer.
Mica
WII: A mineral. WID: Enhances shine. PP: Toni & Guy Shine Junkie.
Trimethicone
WII: A silicone. WID: Leaves a light-reflecting veneer on the hair. PP: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Relax Sheer Reflections.

FOR CLEANSING
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
WII: A gentle cleanser. WID: Removes dirt and product residue, and softens the hair. PP: Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo.
Decyl Glucoside
WII: A by-product of decyl-alcohol condensation, which contains a glucose polymer. WID: Makes shampoo milder. PP: Cream of Nature Shampoo.
Gingerroot Extract
WII: Oil derived from ginger. WID: Removes scalp bacteria. PP: Shaklee Nourishing Scalp Treatment.

FOR VOLUME
PVP/VA Copolymer
WII: A setting agent. WID: Provides lift. PP: Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam.
Chitosan
WII: Taken from crab and lobster shells and algae. WID: Provides lift at the root while adding bounce and elasticity. PP: MOP Lemongrass Lift
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
WII: A protein. WID: Enhances body, softens, conditions, and moisturizes. PP: Lottabody Foam Wrap.

If you need information on where to purchase any of the products purchase let me know. HTH

 

[Fashionista]

bumping as a reference

 

[daviine]

Thanks SOOOO Much Fashionista! I wish I had seen this before I spent my last $5 on Hype Hair Magazine on Monday! Oh well....... /images/graemlins/ohwell.gif

Thansk SOOOO much for the info. The downside is I won't be able to tell which ladies are LHCF members in the BSS anymore because now everyone will be reading ingredient lists! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[VALLEYGIRL]

Dionne and Fashionista
Just want to say thanks for taking the time and posting this.
Very helpful!!
I went out and got the breakthru Shampoo tonight b/c of this post...I have been looking for something for strength.
Thanks
valleygirl

 

[sweetcocoa]

Thanks for posting this. I've been unable to get my hands on the issue of Essence.

 

[JenJen2721]

bump

 

[Islandgirl]

Thanks for bumping this info!

 

[PrincessM]

WOW thanks Fashionista!

 

[northernbelle]

Excellent information, Fashionista! So detailed and informative for a Newbie like myself (lol). I printed the information for my "Hair File." And thank you to Dionne for referencing the ESSENCE article!

northernbelle

 

[morehairplease]

thanks for posting this!

 

[LaNecia]

thanks for posting this!

You're quick with the search feature! I guess you found what you were looking for!!

 

[ajargon02]

wow that's really good that info. Thanks for the post!