Have you Mastered Your Product Regimen?

[Nix08]

I am so excited today - I think I've finally gotten both product and technique down...I am 9 weeks post and I swear looking at my hair you'd think that I just did a relaxer! My only issue now is when to do my next relaxer - my plan was at the end of this month - 12 weeks but I don't know if I"ll need too...I'll wait and see I guess. Also, I don't think my hair is as course as I thought it was. I just was not treating it right. I love this site and the amazing knowledge and skill of the ladies on here Thanks for sharing...I can't wait for a couple more months to show you guys what will be a beautiful length improvement

 

[AlliCat]

Moisturizing Shampoo - NTM Cream Lather Shampoo
Protein Conditioner - Mane n Tail
Moisturizing Conditioner - Kenra moisturizing conditioner
Protein Treatment - Joico k-pak, Aphogee 2 min
Heat Protectant - Redken Heat Glide
Leave In - CHI keratin mist
Serum - CHI Silk infusion
Oil - Argan Oil, JBCO
(what about moistuizer??): NTM Silk Touch

 

[divachyk]

Moisturizing Shampoo - NTM
Reconstructing Shampoo - n/a
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo - ORS Creamy Aloe
Protein Conditioner - Aphogee 2min used weekly within DC mix
Moisturizing Conditioner - ORS replenishing pack mixed with Lustrasilk shea/mango butter
Protein Treatment - Aphogee 2 step roughly every 6 weeks
Heat Protectant - Design Essentials H2O or any other on hand
Leave In - light application of Kimmaytube sealed with Argan oil
Daily Moisturizer - Scurl

 

[CocoaMane]

This is what works for me while I'm transitioning:

Moisturizing Shampoo: Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap (diluted w/Aloe Vera Juice and EVCO)
Reconstructing Shampoo: None
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo: None
Co-Wash Conditioner: V05 Free Me Fressia; Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut
Moisturizing Treatment: Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol; Aussie 3-Min. Moisture Treatment
Protein Conditioner: Mane n’ Tail; LeKair Cholesterol (both mixed with EVCO)
Protein Treatment: Aphogee 2-Minute Reconstructor
Heat Protectant: GVP Silk Infusion
Leave In: HE LTR
Serum: One ‘n Only Agran Oil
Moisturizer: Fantasia IC Leave In Scalp Treatment
Oil: EVCO, EVOO, Vatika, Amla, Argan Oil, JBCO

 

[Opalsunset]

Moisturizing Shampoo WEN Conditioning shampoo
Reconstructing Shampoo N/A
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo Lush Rehab for clarifying
Protein Conditioner Shescentit Okra Reconstructor
Moisturizing Conditioner Shescentit Orange and Olive Conditioner/ Lush Rehab
Protein Treatment Shescentit Okra Reconstructor
Heat Protectant Redken Smooth down Heat Protectant
Leave In Shescentit Coco Creme
Serum Moroccan Argan Oil
Oil, Jojoba, Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Argan Oil
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[prospurr4]

Moisturizing Shampoo - Motions Lavish
Reconstructing Shampoo - N/A
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo - N/A
Protein Conditioner - Motions CPR Reconstructor
Moisturizing Conditioner - Motions Moisture Plus
Protein Treatment - Motions CPR Protein Treatment
Heat Protectant - N/A
Leave In - Giovanni Direct Leave-in
Serum - N/A
Oil - Coconut and Castor Oil

I have definately mastered my product regimen and have no desire to try or add anything else. The Motions products have been part of my regimen since the beginning of my hair journey in 2006. They last a long time, because I use them only a few times a year. I added the Giovanni and oils about 3 years ago and use them quite often....along with Suave and VO5 Conditioners.

 

[chiconya]

Moisturizing Shampoo: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Shampoo
Reconstructing Shampoo: Aphogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo: N/A
Protein Conditioner: Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
Moisturizing Conditioner: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Conditioner + Aussie Moist
Protein Treatment: Aphogee 2-step
Heat Protectant: Chi Silk Infusion, Fantasia Hair Polisher (fav), Biosilk must use these up
Leave In: Rusk Smoother, NTM (Daily), Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea
Serum: Same as Heat Protectants
Oil: Virgin Coconut

I feel mastered I have been using mainly protein based Aphogee Poo and Condi. I want to alternate between moisture and protein twice a week.

NTM is good but not all that great to me once it's gone I may add Elasta QP Intense conditioner + Creme conditioning shampoo. Or try Aphogee Deep Moisture Shampoo and use the Balancing conditioner weekly.

 

[blackpearl81]

Moisturizing shampoo~~Nexxus Therappe
Reconstructing Shampoo~still searchinh
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo~~Nexxus Aloe Rid
Protein Conditioner~still searching
Moisturizing Conditioner~~Silk Elements olive moisturizing treatment(DC) anf VO5 moisture milks (rinse out)
Protein Treatment~~Aphogee 2 min reconstructer and 2 step
Heat Protectant~~Silk Elements heat protectant
Leave In~~Rusk smoother leave in (on wet hair) and NTM leave in(dry hair)
Serum~Paul Mitchell serum
Oil~~none

Great thread btw!

 

[Katherina]

I use the following:

Shampoo: mild natural bar soap (I switch it up)
Protein Conditioner: AO GPB
Moisturizing Conditioner: AO WC
Protein Treatment: my replacement for this is henna
Heat Protectant: N/A
Leave In: after I DC, I leave in the AOWC
Serum: N/A
Oil: EVCO
I also use conditioners to detangle: I change this up, but like HE the best so far

I like to switch it up every now and then, but I've basically found my niche in using these products!

 

[HennaRo]

With all my experimenting I haven't really found much that workserplexed


Moisturizing Shampoo N/A
Reconstructing Shampoo N/A
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo N/A
Protein Conditioner Tigi Oatmeal and Honey
Moisturizing Conditioner Bed Head Moisture Maniac, Elucence MBC, AO Jojoba and Aloe
Protein Treatment N/A
Heat Protectant N/A
Leave In Elucence, Garnier Fructis Triple or Sleek and Shine
Serum N/A
Oil Castor, Olive, Jojoba, Amla

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

I'm not looking for all the products that you have listed but ... I have found staples for shampoo & conditioner -- Organix. ORS Replenishing Pak is my staple DC -- I believe. I'm still looking for a leave-in, moisturizer, and styling product to better define/defrizz my twistouts, braidouts. Oh, and coconut oil for my staple oil, although I don't use it as often as I should.

My hair isn't extremely picky so I'm doing okay with the products I have now, I just know I could get better results out of something different.

UPDATE: I think I have found my leave-in, moisturizer, and styling product in Qhemet Biologics. For now, I'm quite content to using these - and the aforementioned - products.

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Moisturizing Shampoo Not Applicable
Reconstructing Shampoo Not Applicable
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo Baking Soda/Conditioner *currently experiementing with Bentonite Clay
Protein Conditioner Mega-Tek (not used regularly)
Moisturizing Conditioner Suave Mint and Rosemary and/or Hello Hydration
Protein Treatment Aphoghee
Heat Protectant Not Applicable
Leave In Water/Infusium/Condish
Serum Not Applicable
Oil EVCO, Castor Oil

I've been natural almost 7 years. I'm far from a PJ but feel that my natural hair journey is in a constant refining process. For the most part, I'm still on the search for my absolute best ( I still need a good DC and leave in for starters). I don't use to many mainstream products - ayurveda powders are my cleansing source (no more shampoo for me)

 

[taj]

I have not mastered my regimen. I'm going to stop being a pj and go back to the products that I've used in the past. These are the products
that are most beneficial to my hair.

Moisturizing Shampoo: ???
Reconstructing Shampoo: ???
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo: Keracare 1st Lather (sulfate free)
Protein Conditioner: Silicon Mix
Moisturizing Conditioner: ???
Protein Treatment: DRC 28, Affirm 5 in 1
Heat Protectant: CHI Silk Infusium, FHI Hot Sauce
Leave In: Silicon Mix, Lacio Lacio, HE Long Term Relationship
Serum: Boundless Tresses
Oil: Coconut, Castor & Jojoba

 

[Aggie]

I have my product regimen pretty much on lock down but I LIKE testing the waters every now and then to see if there is anything out there even better than the products I love and often use.

I am not even a third as bad as I was about a year ago with testing different products. I have no new product updates to report on currently and haven't had one in a long while and I am fighting to keep it that way darn it.

 

[Chocolatelove2010]

I'm still very new to this.

I hope to have a strict regime soon.....

 

[back2relaxed]

Moisturizing Shampoo: Design Essentials Moisturizing Shampoo or Keracare Hydrating Detangling Poo
Reconstructing Shampoo: None
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo: Suave Daily Clarifying
Co-Wash Conditioner: Suave Tropical Coconut, Suave Almond and Shea
Moisturizing Treatment: Design Essentials Moisturizing Con and Keracare Humecto
Protein Conditioner: Aphogee 2 Min
Protein Treatment: Kenra Reconstructor, Keracare Restorative Masque
Heat Protectant: Chi Silk Infusion
Leave In: Jane Carter Leave In Spray, Lacio Lacio, Nexxus Leave In
Serum: Chi Silk Infusion
Moisturizer: Jane Carter Leave In, Keracare Moisturizing Cream, Qhemet Amla and Olive Pomade, Elasta QP
Oil: EVCO, EVOO

 

[mzteaze]

Moisturizing Shampoo Testing the waters with Pureology Nano. But typically use Giovanni's Smooth as Silk or Deva Low Poo
Reconstructing Shampoo N/A (?)
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo I simply use a mix of ACV and EOs. That seems to do the trick.
Protein Conditioner ORS Hair Mayonnaise, 2-min Reconstructor
Moisturizing Conditioner Redken's All Soft condish & Heavy Cream line; plus Juicy Couture's Daily Condish (GREAT stuff)
Protein Treatment Fekkai's Protein PM RX Treatment, Mega-Tek (its new to me)
Heat Protectant Sabino's Moisture Lock (renamed Lock & Blok)
Leave In Aveda Smooth Down Smoothie, Its a 10! leave-in and Redken Anti-Snap
Serum n/a
Oil Vatika, JBCO, EOs, Habibi Body Hair Butter

I think I am missing some stuff but thats it. I use what seems to do the trick for that day.

 

[beautyaddict1913]

Poor me! I try something new every single wash because I keep buying stuff! Every week is a product review! One day I will be content with what I have, but I cant resist deep conditioners and leave ins, in those 2 products i think there will always be something better out there!

Moisturizing Shampoo: Luv Luv Luv Chagrin Valley Poo bars - Honey Butter, Marshmallow & Babassu

Reconstructing Shampoo: Dont think I need that

Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo: I use Kinky Curly Come Clean but I dont think its the best thing ever...but I do luv bentonite clay

Protein Conditioner: homemade concoction with an avocado, egg yolk, yogurt, coconut milk, and bananas. I do black tea rinses too so I dont feel the need for anything hardcore

Moisturizing Conditioner: Yes to Cucumbers, Nature's Gate Avocado, SheScentIt Super Soft Honey, SheScentIt Green Tea and Hibiscus

Heat Protectant: I have BioInfusion and Fantasia but those suck! I wanna try the Sabino Moisture Block

Leave In: KBB Hair Milk, Kinky Curly Knot Today, water & glycerine

Serum N/A

Oil: Castor, Coconut, Jojoba, Avocado, Rice Bran

 

[tocktick]

Moisturizing Shampoo
N/A
Reconstructing Shampoo
N/A
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo
N/A
Protein Conditioner
Aphogee 2-min reconstructor
Moisturizing Conditioner
Herbal Essences 'It's a Curl Thing' ('Totally Twisted' in the US)
Protein Treatment
I guess the Aphogee above could count. I also do egg treatments when I feel the need.
Heat Protectant
IC Fantasia heat protectant
Leave In
N/A - I just leave a little bit of my conditioner in
Serum
N/A
Oil
Castor Oil, Vatika and sometimes Olive if I want to baggy or do a hot oil treatment.

I use Cream of Nature anti-dandruff to wash right now and sometimes Sulfur 8. This is the one part of my regimen I'm still not 100% happy with but it hasn't been detrimental to my hair. I do not try a lot of products on this front but I am looking for something that will keep my scalp as itch free as S8 without leaving my hair feeling stripped afterwards.

I use DRP-11 from Elasta QP to DC.

I leave a little of my condish in my hair in and then apply Castor oil afterwards. I don't use a regular moisturiser.

I use bentonite clay because it makes my hair softer, easier to detangle and it is known to clarify. I use henna every few months.

 

[silenttullip]

Moisturizing Shampoo - Roux Alpha 5in1
Reconstructing Shampoo - Aphogee Shampoo
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo - ORS Creamy Aloe or Terax Latte (smells so good)
Protein Conditioner - AOBGA or GPB
Moisturizing Conditioner - AO HSR, AO IN, Curl Junkie Curl Assurance
Protein Treatment - Aphogee 2 step
Heat Protectant - Hana Shine Shield
Leave In - Rosewater, infusium 23, water/oil mix
Serum - none but thinking about fantasia carrot growth serum
Oil - jojoba, coconut, jbco, wheat germ

 

[Janet']

I am definitely a work in progress!!!!

 

[iri9109]

yup...i used to be a pj...i still have some pj tendencies, but i know the basics i need for my hair to thrive...water, condish and oil...no sulfates, no mineral oil/petroleum, cones are fine in moderation, co-wash regularly, detangle when needed...protect at night...its really best to keep it simple...i might switch up brands sometimes, but its basically the same methods and techniques, and same basic ingredients...though there are products that i really want to try, i cant justify myself paying over $20 for a product when a $5 product works perfectly fine.

 

[hothair]

Yup. I now don't really concentrate on brands but more how a product slots into my existing my reggie when I run out
Moisturizing Shampoo n/a
Reconstructing Shampoo n/a
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo anyone that I have lying around at the moment Pantene.
Protein Conditioner Aphogee two minute, Aveda DR reconstructor or any other protein conditioner.
Moisturizing Conditioner Aussie Moist
Protein Treatment Aphogee 2 step with any moisturising conditioner
Heat Protectant Aphogee tea tree reconstructive spray, John Frieda weather works serum
Leave In Giovanni direct leave in(straightened) or any braid spray (curly state)
Serum John Frieda weather works
Oil EVOO, castor oil. Vatika (rarely) now incorporating Moroccan oil.

Recent indulgence: cassia, moroccan oil, emu oil, KCC and knot today. These are my first hair purchases in over 3 months

 

[Ivonnovi]

Nexxus Aloxxi Botanic Oil.
This will top my list of products.

 

[PinkSunshine77]

I keep it simple but I did add one new product today

Shampoo: Suave Coconut

Condish: Suave Coconut

Gel: Olive Oil EcoStyler

Moisturizers: Shea Butter Miracle Silky Hair Moisturizer, Water, S-Curl, Wave Nouveau Finishing Mist and/or Lotion

Curl Definition Creams/Puddings: Shea Butter Miracle Bouncy Curls Pudding (New) or Jane Carter's Curl Define Cream

DC: any Cheapy condish

Protein Treatment: Hair Mayo or Eggs

Oils: Chi Silk Infusion, EVOO, Jojoba, Grapeseed

 

[lamaria211]

I have a few
Clarifying/ chelating poo: OR creamy aloe
Leave in: any APB leave in or As I am leave in
Moisturizing poo: Macadamia natural oil poos or Aunt Jackie Oh so clean
Moisturizer: APB hair cream or Bee Mine
Dcs: Various APB mask and DCS, Bee Mine beautiful, SM, EVOCO
Oils: coconut, olive, macadamia, JBCO

 

[Neomorph]

My product regimen is 75% complete at the moment!

Shampoo: Yes to Carrots! Scalp Relief Shampoo
Conditioner: Yes to Carrots! Scalp Relief Conditioner
Deep Conditioner: Still trying to find the one
Leave In: Kinky-Curly Knot Today
Oil: Now Foods Avocado Oil
Styling Gel: Kinky-Curly Curling Custard
Styling Cream: Again, still trying to find the one
Refresher: Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel

 

[nymane]

Yep, I have all of my staples

Moisturizing Shampoo: Breakthru Fortifying Moisturizing Shampoo or Joico Moisture Recover
Reconstructing Shampoo: Joico K-Pak reconstructing shampoo
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo: N/A
Protein Conditioner: Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Conditioner
Moisturizing Conditioner: Joico K-Pak Moisture Recovery Conditioner or Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Conditioner
Moisturizing Deep Treatment: Joico K-Pak Intense Hydrator or Joico Moisture Recovery Balm
Protein Treatment: Joico K-Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor
Heat Protectant: Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Restorative Styling Oil
Leave In: Lacio lacio
Moisturizer: Darcy's Botanicals Transitioning Creme
Serum: Agadir Argan Oil Treatment or Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Restorative Styling Oil
Oil: Jojoba/Coconut

Edited to Change/Add: Reconstructing Shampoo, Moisturizing Conditioner, Moisturizing Deep Treatment, Protein Conditioner, Protein Treatment, Heat Protectant/Serum

 

[missbugg21]

Bump....

I would say yes and no. lol
Right now, this is what I use. The only items that NEVER change in my regimen are my Shampoo, Conditioner and Oil. I seem to always be on the lookout for the latest/greatest deep conditioner and leave-in.


Moisturizing Shampoo - Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo
Reconstructing Shampoo - N/A
Chelating/Clarifying Shampoo - ACV rinse with my regular shampoo
Protein Conditioner - LeKair Cholesterol or ORS Replenishing Conditioner
Moisturizing Conditioner - Aussie Moist (used for detangling / final rinse)
Protein Treatment - eggs/mayo mix (rarely needed)
Heat Protectant - Organix Coconut Milk Heat Protectant Serum
Leave In - Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie (not a "leave-in" but I use it as one)
Serum - Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti Frizz Serum
Oil - Coconut oil

 

[CodeRed]

Poll is closed but I would've picked "Yes.. But Don't Mind Testing the Water Every Now And Then ". VO5 is my go-to for everything now that I'm mainly co-washing, doing simple deep conditioning sessions and I'm going to start going back to the salon for my relaxers so everything is pretty simple now...