Hi everyone! Please give me your opinion!

[BahaGirl]

Hi everyone, I've come out of my closet and join the board. I don't want to call myself a lurker cause that sounds creepy, but pretty much that's what I am. But anyway, I've been researching products from this site and I would like you guys to help me with my regimen. All opinions are welcomed. I want you to tell me if I'm using a product wrong or what. Tell me!

Anyway after I finish using up my Pantene shampoo and cond for women of color, which was a waste of money I plan on using the following regimen.

Herbal Essences cond (Pink Bottle) for CW once a week.
Mane n Tail conditoner for a leave-in after my CW.
IC 100% Pure Tea shapoo to clarify once a month.
I also use Surge and MTG for hair growth.
I take Futurebiotics and 2 GNC Biotin 2500 a day for my vitamins.

I have 4B type hair. And I'm currently using Phyto I as my relaxer. I don't really like it, it didn't take but I might give it another try.

 

[blueabyss333]

WELCOME! and good luck finding the right products for you. You've come to the right place.

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

WELCOME!!!

 

[BahaGirl]

Thank You blueabyss and NewYorkgyrl! So what do you think of my regimen. Share your thoughts. I'm new at this.

 

[beyondcute]

I think you have a nice regime as far as products but what are you doing for your hair? Are you using protective styles? Also as far as the relaxer dont stick with it if its not working. Its extra chemicals for nothing. Other than Phyto Ive heard that Silk2 and Affirm work really well. I hope that helps

 

[KEIONI'S MOM]

Welcome to the Board. I don't post alot but I do read everything that goes on here.

My suggestion to you is to read, read, read everything on this board and then pick and choose what you think would work best for you. HTH and HHG

 

[planodiva]

Hi BaHaGirl,

So glad you joined us. I lurked on the site for about a year myself as I know the excitement to finally get comments on your regime.

The number one thing I suggest is to stretch your relaxer little by little and you will notice thicker, healthier hair. Using the Mane N' Tail product line I am able to stretch almost 14 weeks.

What will you use to moisturizer each day? Each morning and night I coat my end with a combo of PM Color Treated conditioner and EVOO just to keep my end from drying out because of the relaxer and highlights in my hair.

Hope this helps

 

[Queenie]

It looks good. If you use Surge14 everyday you should wash more often like 2-3 times/wk. There have been many bad reactions to it due to infrequent washing.

 

[Southernbella.]

Your regimen looks good. I especially like the Mane and Tail. How do you plan to wear your hair every day? And how do you plan to dry it after you wash? Those are important because you may need additional/different products depending on what your answers are.

 

[LuvLiLocks]

Hi Bahagirl, welcome aboard

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Hello BahaGirl, it sounds like you have everything but a daily moisturizer (if needed), but what poo will you be using when you switch from the Patene? or will you just be CW only and clarifying monthly? I had tried that when it first came out and I thought it was a waste also. Otherwise everything looks good, if it's working don't change it. ITA w/Beyondcute, if Phyto is not working than try soemthing else because you'll just end up haveing more hair to correct later down the line. HTH's

Hi everyone, I've come out of my closet and join the board. I don't want to call myself a lurker cause that sounds creepy, but pretty much that's what I am. But anyway, I've been researching products from this site and I would like you guys to help me with my regimen. All opinions are welcomed. I want you to tell me if I'm using a product wrong or what. Tell me!

Anyway after I finish using up my Pantene shampoo and cond for women of color, which was a waste of money I plan on using the following regimen.

Herbal Essences cond (Pink Bottle) for CW once a week.
Mane n Tail conditoner for a leave-in after my CW.
IC 100% Pure Tea shapoo to clarify once a month.
I also use Surge and MTG for hair growth.
I take Futurebiotics and 2 GNC Biotin 2500 a day for my vitamins.

I have 4B type hair. And I'm currently using Phyto I as my relaxer. I don't really like it, it didn't take but I might give it another try.

 

[BahaGirl]

Hi guys,

I don't really moisturize like I use to. I wear a ponytail and the moisturizers messes up my ponytail. It make it look greasy. I also blowdry after washing my hair.

 

[secretdiamond]

Welcome!

The products you chose look great, but DEFINITELY incorporate a moisturizer of some sort. It will make a world of difference when it comes to the health of your hair and especially your ends. I think you should do this considering the fact that you blowdry after washing.

Speaking of blowdrying, with the help of this board you can also find healthier ways to dry your hair i.e. rollersetting or airdrying. I used to blowdry with every wash as well, but ever since I stopped, my hair has loved me for it.

In terms of the relaxer, I've never tried the Phyto, but if the index I left you underprocessed, why not try the index II. If not, then there's a ton of info here about different relaxers that ladies here have had success with.

HTH & Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Mystic]

Phyto Index 1 is way too mild for your 4B hair. I am 4a - used Phyto Index 11 and love it everytime because it gets my hair straight. I tried index 1 recently and hate it. My hair is so underprocessed I could cry!! almost natural and I left it on longer than the recommended 20mins. Try the index 11 - I am going back to it too.

QUOTE=BahaGirl]Hi everyone, I've come out of my closet and join the board. I don't want to call myself a lurker cause that sounds creepy, but pretty much that's what I am. But anyway, I've been researching products from this site and I would like you guys to help me with my regimen. All opinions are welcomed. I want you to tell me if I'm using a product wrong or what. Tell me!

Anyway after I finish using up my Pantene shampoo and cond for women of color, which was a waste of money I plan on using the following regimen.

Herbal Essences cond (Pink Bottle) for CW once a week.
Mane n Tail conditoner for a leave-in after my CW.
IC 100% Pure Tea shapoo to clarify once a month.
I also use Surge and MTG for hair growth.
I take Futurebiotics and 2 GNC Biotin 2500 a day for my vitamins.

I have 4B type hair. And I'm currently using Phyto I as my relaxer. I don't really like it, it didn't take but I might give it another try.[/QUOTE]