Mega hair poll of 2007

[gymfreak336]

Hair type and length: 4b, medium fine, just reached shoulder length
How much does your hair grow in a month: around 1/4-1/2 inch, depending on area
Your biggest hair problem- uneven growth give me uneven hair, residual chemical damage from relaxer run off is giving my thin ends
Solution if you have found one: Keeping my scalp stimulated has helped, as far as the relaxer run off, I will have to keep the rest of my hair better protected and slowly trim off the damage as I grow
Favorite shampoo and why: Aveda damage remedy shampo because it smells great and works well, whether I am freshly relaxed or 8 weeks post
Favorite conditioner and why: Pantene relaxed and Nautral breakage defense mask because it is like a jack of all trades treatment. It moisturizes and still helps decrease breakage and shedding. I don't have to use much either
Daily moisturizer: tie between ors olive oil cream and jane carter soultion nourish and shine
Favorite random hair product: porosity control conditioner
Favorite relaxer: Design essentials does a great job but I want to try the mizani butterblend
Best hair tip: Get your hair as healthy as possible before going for length; healthy hair retains length
What product/vitamin/technique give you the best growth: taking my multi and flaxseed oil consistently helps my hair stay strong; I also get better growth when I don't stress about it
What product give you the best shine: jane carter nourish and shine
How you you wear your hair daily: If I just got a fresh rollerset I wear it curly, otherwise in an octopus clip
Random notes: I also love aubrey organic conditioner and just about any cholesterol

 

[remnant]

• Hair type and length: 4 b bra strap
  How much does your hair grow a month: 0, 41 inch per month
• Your biggest hair problem: some ends dryness
• Solution, if you've found one: moisturizing/sealing every other day and co washing
• Favorite shampoo and why: ultradoux de Garnier au beurre de karite et huile d'avocat makes my hair softer and well moisturized
• Favorite conditioner and why: le petit marseillais au karité and elsève soin a l'alpha-jojobamakes make my hair softer and well moisturized
• Daily moisturizer: my homemade moisturizer
• Fave random hair product: affirm 5 in 1 reconstructor, le kair cholesterol, Botanicals Antibreakage braid release, aloe vera
• Fave Relaxer: I'm natural
• Best hair tip:moisturise and seal it almost every day
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?protective style
• What's gives you the most shine?I don't know
• How do you wear your hair daily:protective style (braids, twist,...)
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?I'll come back later

 

[Affinity07]

Hair type and length: 4a/b waist length
How much does your hair grow a month: I don't know. Maybe .5"/month
Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) tangles
Solution, if you've found one: water based conditioner sealed with coconut oil heals dry hair and detangles!
Favorite shampoo and why: Elucence Moisture Benefits because it moisturizes yet rinses away completely.
Favorite conditioner and why: I have two: Oyin Honey Hemp and Elucence Moisture Balancing. Both absolutely moisturize the hair and detangle instantly. I also like Elucence EMRT<----- Excellent protein treatment.
Daily moisturizer: Oyin Honey Hemp sealed with Vatika oil.
Fave random hair product: Vatika oil
Fave Relaxer: N/A, I'm natural.
Best hair tip: Hmmm, sleep with a bonnet and finger comb your hair.
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Nothing promotes growth better than good old fashioned scalp massages and a balanced diet.
What's gives you the most shine? Vatika oil/coconut oil, hands down.
How do you wear your hair daily: Jumbo twists: loose, pinned, french braided or bunned.
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?

 

[SerenityBreeze]

[*]Hair type and length: 4 b Between APL and Mid Back

How much does your hair grow a month: My hair grows like a snail..I am lucky if I get 1/2 every two months. So that means 1/4 inch a month.

[*]Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Was Breakage & Dryness

[*]Solution, if you've found one: Now I moisturize like there is not tomorrow!

[*]Favorite shampoo and why: Phyto Vital Force and Kukui Shampoo because they smell great, extremely conditioning, and are very gentle on the hair.

[*]Favorite conditioner and why: Avedy Damage Remedy Treatment - That stuff works like magic. I just know that it is doing a world of good. I also like Silicon Mix. I use it when I am at the verry end of my stretch. It has slip like no body's business. Cons - It has mineral oil. Thats a no, no.

[*]Daily moisturizer: Elastq QP Mango Butter. I apply this on my ends every night and morning.

[*]Daily Oil: Keracare Essentials Oils. I use this to seal in my moisture. I wait about 5 min after applying my moisturizer.

[*]Fave random hair product: Split End Mender - I use it on my wet ends after washing as a leave in to prevent future splits

[*]Fave Relaxer: Dudley's Sensitive Scalp has been good to me for the past two years.

[*]Best hair tip: Throw out ALL of your direct heat appliances, deep condition with heat for 30 min every week with a moisturizing conditioner, apply a protien conditioner every six weeks, moisturize your ends every night, sleep with a silk cap, use a heat protectant when you are tempted to use direct heat (chi silk infusion is great), DO NOT relax less than every eight weeks.

[*]What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
Right now I am drinking a hair shake Ultra Growth Hair Shake. So far so good.

[*]What's gives you the most shine? Natural Shine from Proper Hair care.


[*]How do you wear your hair daily: In updoos - Check out my Fotki for my favorite protective styles.

[*]Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? After you throw out your curling irons, flat irons and blowdryers, let your hair air dry and buy Caruso Steam Rollers. They are very safe for your hair and an excellent substitute for direct heat.

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[need2accumulate]

• Hair type and length: i think its 4a just about bra strap (in 1 year)
  How much does your hair grow a month: an inch
  
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness
  
• Solution, if you've found one: moisture morn and nite, deep conditioning
  
• Favorite shampoo and why: I like aveda sap moss but will prob try aveda smooth infusion
  
• Favorite conditioner and why: I love aveda smooth infusion
  
• Daily moisturizer: my fav in NTM silk touch but right now i use ORS carrot oil for the pair up challenge
  
• Fave random hair product: Garnier fiber gum
  
• Fave Relaxer: mizani (i use for sensitive scalp i think)
  
• Best hair tip: make sure you really need a trim and that your ends are just not frizzy (i trimmed so much from this and my ends were never as damaged as i perceived them to be)
  
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? none, i get 1 inch no matter what. i have tried stuff but i am too lazy
  
• What's gives you the most shine? NTM healthy serum
  
• How do you wear your hair daily: mostly a bun due to my job
  
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? not really, dont talk much
  

 

[gimbap]

Hair type and length: 4a relaxed, shoulder length, but uneven (shorter in the front)
How much does your hair grow a month: about a 1/2 inch?Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness
Solution, if you've found one: DC every 2-3 days
Favorite shampoo and why: Creme of Nature. It's cheap, you can find it just about anywhere, and it moisturizes and detangles better than most expensive shampoos.
Favorite conditioner and why: ORS Replenishing Pak. I leave this stuff on for about an hour w/o heat, and my hair is like buttahhh
Daily moisturizer: I change it up. BB Oil Moisturizer, Elasta QP Mango Butter and Recovery, Luster's Pink Oil (YES, THE PINK STUFF)
Fave random hair product: Doo Gro Medicated Hair Vitalizer. It gives my scalp a nice tingle, I like the funny smell, and it just makes me hair very soft.
Fave Relaxer: I thought it was ORS Lye, but I'm feeling Vitale as well. Plus Mizani Butter Blend is callin my name... I guess as long as the relaxer is LYE, I can work with it.
Best hair tip: Stop holding on to scraggly looking end, let them go, your hair will look much better
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? I really don't know
What's gives you the most shine? Grease!
How do you wear your hair daily: Down. I've recently gotten into phony ponies.

 

[prospurr4]

• Hair type and length: 4B, 1" from Brastrap Length
  How much does your hair grow a month: 3/4"-1"
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Breakage in the crown area
• Solution, if you've found one: Breakage was due to ends being previously overprocessed, pre-LHCF. When those ends are gone, my problem will be solved.
• Favorite shampoo and why: Motions Lavish because it gets my hair clean. It has protein in it, so I rarely have to do protein treatments.
• Favorite conditioner and why: Motions Moisture Plus DC because it is very moisturizing and gives good slip. I also like VO5 Moisture Milks Conditioners.
• Daily moisturizer: My homemade mixture of EVOO, VO5 Moisture Milks Conditioner and water
• Fave random hair product: Castor Oil
• Fave Relaxer: Revlon Realistic Regular Lye
• Best hair tip: I never use direct heat...since 12/2005
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Protein + MSM + Silica has really thicken my new growth. Keeping my hair moisturized has helped me retain that growth.
• What's gives you the most shine? Any oil or serum
• How do you wear your hair daily: During weeks 1-3 post relaxer, I wear my hair in a clipped-up bun, on weekdays, and rollersets on the weekend. From week 4-touchup week, I wear spiral sets.
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I don't go to hair salons, I never use heat, and I keep manipulation to a minimum. I avoid hairstyles that stress my hair, like too-tight ponytails or buns. I never comb my hair after it is dry; I fingercomb only. I cover my hair at bedtime with a satin bonnet. Once per week, I wash, DC and rollerset. I sleep in my rollersets, allowing them to airdry overnight. I really try to keep it simple.

ETA: for spelling error

 

[audacious1]

Hair type and length: SL, 4a/b ish
How much does your hair grow a month: about 3/8 inch I get a little over an inch after 3 months
Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness
Solution, if you've found one: motions oil free hair lotion
Favorite shampoo and why: dont know cuz I rarely shampoo
Favorite conditioner and why: salerm 21 because of the slip it gives me
Daily moisturizer: motions oil free hair lotion
Fave random hair product: dont have one
Fave Relaxer: affirm fiberguard
Best hair tip: no heat has saved my life
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? MTG but it burns the hell out of me. Is it wrong that I'm thinking about using it again?
What's gives you the most shine? elucence shine spray
How do you wear your hair daily: bun or banana clip
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
I just bought caruso rollers and I them

 

[RosesBlack]

• Hair type and length: Mostly 4a/4B, a little bit of 3A/B in the front crown area.
  How much does your hair grow a month: In some areas I think about 3/4th of an inch I'm not really sure though my growth rate is super uneven.
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Combo of shedding (my life is hella stressful) and dryness.
• Solution, if you've found one: Weekly protein of some sort has helped a lot. Also I moisturize lightly at least every day. More heavily every few days. And I stopped using Pantene products those do not agree with my hair at all.
• Favorite shampoo and why: Nature's Gate shampoos. They are very gentle and never leave my hair feeling overly stripped or fragile.
• Favorite conditioner and why: Lekair Cholesterol. It is my go to product. I can DC overnight with it, in a pinch use it to keep fly aways down, I use it as the base for my concoctions. Have used it for years and it always does the trick.
• Daily moisturizer: Profectiv mega growth/little bit of the purple one.
• Fave random hair product: This all natural body butter I have. When my ends/length feel too dry I will coat them with that and baggy overnight. The next day my hair is super silky and shiny. But everyday makes my hair mushy,
• Fave Relaxer: Ors No lye- regular strength.
• Best hair tip: Be nice to your hair.
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? So far it's been my combo of multi vit, MSM, fish oil.
• What's gives you the most shine? So far Elasta QP mango butter but it's not quite enough moisture.
• How do you wear your hair daily: Puffy bun type thing.
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share My big discovery lately is that I get far less breakage from putting my hair up at night by changing the position of my little ponytails and moving the knot of my wrap around. It's made a huge difference.

 

[mscocoface]

I've learned so much from this board and figure this would be a good reference especially for newbies, and a great way to quickly reference the regimens of my/our favorite members. I suspect I will have a huge wishlist after reading everyone's answers. Just copy and paste then fill in your own answers or hit the "quote" box under this post.

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• Hair type and length: 4 xyz (okay b)
  How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 inch
  
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Tangles YUCK
  
• Solution, if you've found one: Detangler and my homemade daily spritzer and only manipulating my hair if it is wet or at least moist. No DRY manipulation unless I want a headache, pain and loss of hair!
  
• Favorite shampoo and why: Don't have a favorite use something with Amla and Shikaikai and then will add some oils and a little conditioner to it.
  
• Favorite conditioner and why: Don't have a favorite there yet, leaning towards the Suave super moisturizing ones though.
  
• Daily moisturizer: I have a daily spritz that I have made that I use and really really like. I use it everyday and have been making it for the past 9-10 months or so.
  
• Fave random hair product: Don't have one. Really like the Indian products thought
  
• Fave Relaxer: Don't have one
  
• Best hair tip: Moisture, moisture, moisture
  
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Again have not had one thing in particular. I guess protective styling has been the biggest benefit and staying away from blowdryers and heating elements.
  
• What's gives you the most shine? Oils of any type
  
• How do you wear your hair daily: It depends, I get bored easily, but twists seem to be how I wear my hair the most unless I am in the mood for a 3/4 wig
  
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? Everything I have to offer I have placed on my hair site noted below. One thing I would like to share is to remember this is a journey and having healthy hair is a process that we are new to learning and our hair will tell us what it needs not what we think it needs.
  

 

[MsAngie]

Hair type and length: 3B, APL
How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2", I think
Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) breakage
Solution, if you've found one: being EXTREMELY gentle with my hair
Favorite shampoo and why: Keracare's Detangling and Moisturizing shampoo because it detangles and moisturizes
Favorite conditioner and why: Keracare's Humecto because it leaves my very soft and moisturized like the shampoo; plus, it smells HEAVENLY!
Daily moisturizer: Garnier Frutis Sleek and Shine for dry, frizzy hair
Fave random hair product: Keracare Essential Oils
Fave Relaxer: ORS no-lye
Best hair tip: Being consistent with your regimen is important.
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
Vitamins--GNC UltraNourishHair and addition biotin
What's gives you the most shine? Keracare Essential oils
How do you wear your hair daily: in a regular or braided bun or a ponytail
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I have learned that I get less breakage and shedding when I tie my hair up faithfully every night.

 

[cafe1]

• Hair type and length: I am guessing 3b. After airdrying Im SL, after flat iron I am almost BSL..I have major shrinkage issues!
  How much does your hair grow a month: I don't know, it varies, and most def not enough...
  Your biggest hair problem: Excessive Shedding!
  Solution, if you've found one: It seems to calm down when I consistantly take EFA's
• Favorite shampoo and why: Herbal Essences Fruit Fusions Hydrating formula. Smells and cleans great without stripping. Plus it smells so good! I can ony get this formula on Ebay now though...
• Favorite conditioner and why: Same as above..gives me super slip and it smells delish!
• Daily moisturizer: ORS Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion
• Fave random hair product: Frizz-Ease Corrective Styling Gel..I will buy 3-4 of these at a time when it's on sale!
• Fave Relaxer: I don't relax.
• Best hair tip: Keep your scalp clean and limit the amount of times you flat iron/blow out your hair.
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
  EFA's, and MSM crystals
• What's gives you the most shine?
  Kiehl's Silk Groom Serum...shine on baby!
• How do you wear your hair daily: Nice tight bun with an off centered part (over my right eyebrow).
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
  Mix and match products that work best for your hair...

 

[FlowerHair]

• Hair type and length: 3 something, a little beyond waist length
• How much does your hair grow a month: very little 1 centimeter or so
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.): none, right now.
• Solution, if you've found one: I found a solution to breakage which used to be my problem and it is Finger combing
• Favorite shampoo and why: any moisturizing shampoo, no brand
• Favorite conditioner and why: right now I love John Frieda Frizz Ease Straight conditioner. It doesn't make my hair straight, but it's very moisturizing and makes it easy to detangle my hair. Any detangling, moisturizing conditioner will do.
• Daily moisturizer: Africa's Best Carrot Oil
• Fave random hair product: Olive Oil and Jojoba Oil
• Fave Relaxer: None, my hair is natural
• Best hair tip: Leave you hair alone as much as possible
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?: Finger combing and a simple regimen
• What's gives you the most shine?: My hair will never be super shiny, so I've given up on that
• How do you wear your hair daily: a pony tail or down or a bun

 

[aloof one]

• Hair type and length: My hair type varies, I have 3c on the top, 4a surrounding that, and 4b on the very edges and in patches in my kitchen. My hair is 2 inches past shoulder length, and I have some bangs that are just now getting to my chin.
  How much does your hair grow a month: My hair typically gains between 3/4 in and 1 in a month. If I exercise more often and eat right, and am stress free I tend to get more growth, but typically I have never had a problem with my hair growing slow.
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) My big problem is that it is hard to grow my bangs out to get my hair at one length because my edges are a different texture (my front edges are dull frizzy fine strands of 4a that break easily and my side edges next to my ear are thick 4b that are shiny & course and stand up to anything) from the rest of my hair. My kitchen is the same as my side edges, so it grows a little slow too.
• Solution, if you've found one: Transitioning has helped because my delicate hair in the front is healthier without relaxers, so now my bangs are slowly getting longer and catching up. My kitchen and side edges are really strong, thick and course, so I have texturized them to blend in with the rest of my hair for now because it is too short (2.5 in). When it is long enough to put back into my pony (4-5 inches), I will start to transition my kitchen to natural again. I think the courser the hair on my head, the harder it is to take care of while its short, so I have texlaxed my kitchen and I may texlax my side edges as well until I am ready to grow them out.
• Favorite shampoo and why: I have never really been fond of shampoos, but Garnier Fructis Sleek N Shine smelled OK..
• Favorite conditioner and why: Garnier Fructis Long & Strong helps me retain length and keep my hair shiny and strong, and Dove Moisturizing shampoo helps keep my hair extra moist and soft.
• Daily moisturizer: either I use Cantu Break Cure, Garnier Fructis Sleek N Shine Smoothing Milk, or my Oil spray I made, it has EVOO, CO, Grapeseed Oil, Aloe Vera gel, Almond Oil, Glycerin, Carrot Oil, Kemi Oyl, and water
• Fave random hair product: Cantu Shea Butter Break Cure
• Fave Relaxer: Never had one, I always got what was cheap. But Dr. Miracle was OK the one time I forked over the cash for it. However, I dont relax anymore and if I texturize/texlax I plan to use a Lye relaxer
• Best hair tip: Only shampoo if you hair is Dirty, Never use too much products when you straighten, and dont be afraid to use a product just because theres not a pic of a black lady on the bottle. Garnier Fructis really does work!
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Garnier Fructis, washing every 2-3 days, massassing my scalp when I condition, only shampooing when I need to, and NOT greasing my scalp ever again. I have learned that trimming my hair is what got me length before, and as soon as I start slacking on my trimming, my hair starts splitting out of control. I have to trim every 3 months or so if I want length.
• What's gives you the most shine? Cowashing, GF Sleek N Shine Smoothing Milk, and some kind of glosser (Silk Elements polishing glosser right now, but used to be Biosilk) or my oil spray.
• How do you wear your hair daily: Brushed back in a ponytail under a wave cap, or straightened and down. Typically Ill straighten for 2 days then wear my hair up one day before washing, but now that I am growing my hair out I will wear it up most of the time and down once in a while.
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I gravitate toward that green section in Walmart because Garnier fructis really is my favorite line. Biosilk used to do it for me but it was so expensive! If youre not afraid of those silly rumors that the vitamin C will strip your perm or that cones are bad for you, I highly recommend it. The stuff is amazing and I am always trying everything new they come up with. I am counting down the days until my transition is over so that I can use their curly hair line!!! My hair loves cones, and Garnier Fructis loves my hair. Plus that fruity smell has become irresistible to me

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[JustKiya]

• Hair type and length: 4a/b, about 6 inches/jaw length
  How much does your hair grow a month: No clue.... 1/3 inch? 1/2 inch? Nothing exciting.
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Dryness
• Solution, if you've found one: Baggying nightly, deep conditioning weekly
• Favorite shampoo and why: N/A
• Favorite conditioner and why: For cowashing, any of the cheapies. For deep treatments/weekly conditioning Elasta QP Intense Fortifying Moisturizing Conditioner - I love it because it's rich, it leaves my hair feeling strong and silky, and it has no cones/petroleum products in it.
• Daily moisturizer: In my mister - 1 part Elasta, 3 parts glycerin, 1/2 part oil (whatever I'm in the mood for), fill with water.
• Fave random hair product: My horn comb - it detangles like nothing else!
• Fave Relaxer: N/A
• Best hair tip: Ignore the bandwagons. First, determine what your hair NEEDS - then find the products that best fill that need, then come up with a schedule of use. It makes taking care of your hair 'right' a no-brainer.
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Much love, more moisture, even more protection.
• What's gives you the most shine? Henna!!
• How do you wear your hair daily: Either in flat twists, or out in a fro.
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? Henna is my HEART!! I don't know what state my hair would be in if I hadn't found it, but it's one thing in my regimen that will NEVER change.

 

[northernbelle]

~Hair type and length: 4b, fine; base of the neck, layered bob
~How much does your hair grow a month: Not sure, but it grows.
~Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness, mild breakage; perhaps due to lack of moisture/porosity
~Solution, if you've found one: Shampooing and deep conditioning hair, and keeping hair and scalp clean; using a good leave-in and serum - still experimenting
~Favorite shampoo and why: Nexxus Therappe; it's really moisturizing. I am about to try Mizani Botanifying
~Favorite conditioner and why: KeraCare Humetco; it's really moisturizing, and gives good slip. I have been using Mizani Moisturefuse for approx. two years. It's good, but I like Humetco better for the aforementioned reasons.
~Daily moisturizer:n/a. I apply the KeraCare High Sheen Glossifier for Dry and Itchy Scalp sparingly to my scalp after I air dry my hair, and, if needed, I re-apply between shampoos.
~Fave random hair product:??? Not sure what this means.
~Fave Relaxer: Right now I wear Mizani. It's good, but I believe Affirm is better, which is what I wore previously. I also liked the Motions relaxer. My very first relaxer was a Gentle Treatment. I then wore a relaxer, of which the name is unknown to me; it was most likely a Paul Mitchell relaxer. I then moved on to Creme of Nature, and then Dudley.
~Best hair tip: *Maintain good nutrition, drink plenty of fresh water, and monitor blood and iron levels.*
~What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? I do take a multi-vitamin, but for the purpose of my health, and not for the purpose of growing hair.
~What's gives you the most shine? KeraCare High Sheen Glossifier for Dry and Itchy Scalp.
~How do you wear your hair daily:In all of its layered glory. If it's unbearably hot and humid, or, if I am doing domestic chores around the apartment, then I put it up in a loose ponytail.
~Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I shampoo and deep condition every four days - something new with which I am experimenting. I also apply a hair dress sparingly to my scalp. I found applying product to my hair weighed it down and actually made it look and feel drier. I air dry, and then apply moderate heat via a flat iron or a blow dryer set on medium-low temperature. Given the layers, my hair actually looks better when dried with a blow dryer.

**This is not part of the original survey, but, I would like to learn how to use a round brush and blow dryer to style my hair. The day spa where I get my hair cut and styled provides a one-on-one clinic to its clients. I may pursue this.

 

[Legend]

--Hair type and length:
4B, front=just past jaw length, sides=shoulder length, back=just scraping BSL, but I’m not claiming it yet. (My hair grows at different rates and in tails, you see.)

--How much does your hair grow a month:
.5 inches front and sides, and about .75 inches in the back

--Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.)
Dryness and porosity. I have very porous hair.

--Solution, if you've found one:
Leave ins! I use Salerm 21 or NTM Silk Touch Leave-In. Once my hair is dry, I swear by S-Curl and protective styles.

--Favorite shampoo and why:
I think it changes weekly, but I love CON green and Terax Miele.

--Favorite conditioner and why:
Only one? Hmmm… ORS Replenishing Packs consistently gives me great results. It makes my hair very soft and moisturized after every deep conditioning.

--Daily moisturizer:
S-Curl!

--Fave random hair product:
TIGI Ego Boost Split End Mender. I hardly have any split ends anymore, so I don’t have to trim. Now, nothing can actually fix a split, but it totally prevents them.

--Fave Relaxer:
Phyto Specifics Index I.

--Best hair tip:
Phony ponies are great protective styles, especially with the baggy technique.

--What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
Protective styling, no heat outside of a hood dryer for deep conditioning and setting, very little manipulation, and moisturizing with S-Curl daily.

--What's gives you the most shine?
I don’t use heated appliances on my hair, but I found Silk Elements Heat Protectant Spray (From Sally’s), is excellent and smells nice too. It’s a non-oily liquid that works like a charm.

--How do you wear your hair daily:
Either a phony pony or a half wig. My hair is rarely exposed to the elements.

--Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
Did I mention S-Curl? No, really. Once I started using it, all of my breakage and growth issues disappeared. My hair is much stronger too. The only caveat is it has a particular smell some people don’t like, it is not a product for people that like their hair straight, it can build up and make your hair feel odd if used excessively. But, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The benefits far outweigh the negatives.

Also, roller sets are excellent!!!

 

[chayil0427]

Hair type and length: 4a/b
How much does your hair grow a month: about a half inchYour biggest hair problem: right now dryness
Solution, if you've found one: AVEDA, castor oil, avocado oil and Mizani Nite Treatment
Favorite shampoo and why: Aveda DR cleans gently and leaves my hair soft. I also like Kera Care hydrt. detangling...excellent detangler.
Favorite conditioner and why: Aveda DR ... moisture strength in one
Daily moisturizer: Tie between Castor Oil, Avocado Butter, and Mizani Nite Treatment...I usually use a mixture.
Fave random hair product: Glossers...gotta have my cones!!!
Fave Relaxer: Vitale Pro Comfort Zone
Best hair tip: Don't be a PJ! Do and Use what works best for you and stick with it!
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
I don't use growth aids.What's gives you the most shine? Aveda Brilliant Humectant Pomade
How do you wear your hair daily: Down and loose.
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?

 

[sylver2]

Hair type and length:
4b mixed with 4a. Near waistlength

How much does your hair grow a month:
inch

Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.)
frizzy ends..always had them no mater how much got trimmed/cut.

Solution, if you've found one:
Learned to keep them from being frizzy by keeping them well moisturized 24/7.

Favorite shampoo and why:
still looking

Favorite conditioner and why:
NTM DDC-creamy, great slip, detangles, maks hair soft

Daily moisturizer:
NTM Silk Touch

Fave random hair product:

Fave Relaxer: Optimum-no lye

Best hair tip:
no combing

What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
no combing

What's gives you the most shine?
ntm serum

How do you wear your hair daily:
braidout with middle part

Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
in fokti

 

[jade998]

Hair type and length:
4a/b... Mainly 4b, with a weird patch of 4a on the right side of my hair. I am in between shoulder and APL (APL in 2007 baby )
How much does your hair grow a month:
about a half inch
Your biggest hair problem:
It was dry hair when I used No lye, I have switched to Lye and I had some dry scalp issues. I also need to get rid of the knots in my hair
Solution, if you've found one:
For the dry hair - Avocado butter and Universal cream, also re falling in love with s-curl. Dry scalp - s-curl and BT
Favorite shampoo and why:
At the moment - Nexxus Therappe - However Aveda DR is on my wish list
Favorite conditioner and why:
Toss between - Nexxus Humectress (moisture) and Keraphix(protein) and Motions Moisture plus + CPR
Daily moisturizer:
Avocado Butter and Universal Styling creme (aveda)
Fave random hair product:
At One Botancial RECONSTRUCTOR Conditioner
Fave Relaxer:
Don't have one yet (used ORS last)
Best hair tip:
Try to go past 10 weeks for touch ups and daily moisturise and stick to your regime - Without fail, I must wash/condition my hair on a weeky basis
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
I am using BT at the moment - I think it is working, but too early to tell
What's gives you the most shine?
USC
How do you wear your hair daily:
For the moment - With half wigs
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
Texlaxzing hair saved my hair - No thin lifeless hair and I retain body and strenght. Pre-poo with oils works for me.

 

[jade998]

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[KweenZ]

Hair type and length:
4b, with some 4a, Couple inches past Shoulder length

How much does your hair grow a month:
1/2 inch

Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.)
Dryness, and breakage! hair wont hold curl.

Solution, if you've found one:
For the dryness, keep consistently washing hair once a week, if needed more, apply moisturizer every other day, seal with light oil..
When my hair is wet i apply grease to the length of the hairand this has decreased breakage..
Holding a curl.. trim every 2 months? This is a work in progress as i dont know if this is the culprit of the problem

Favorite shampoo and why:
Pantene Relaxed & natural

Favorite conditioner and why:
Hollywood Beauty Carrot Deep conditioning treatment.. just because it has strengthened my hair tremedously and moisturizes it. I only used this, but i just bought a new one, who knows the Organics hair mayo may turn out to be my fav!

Daily moisturizer:
I dont moisturize daily cause my hair cant take a lot of product.. once every other day will suffice
Hollywood beauty carrot oil root moisturizer.. and spritzing of water.. a little spritzing of my spray on leave in

Fave random hair product:
wonder 8 gro oil

Fave Relaxer:
Silk Elements

Best hair tip:
AIRDRY, keep manipulation at a minimum, and keep ends healthy by dusting when necessary!

What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
I take flinstones lol! But when I leave my hair alone, like keep it in a bun for a couple days then take down to just massage and moisturize and put it back up, my hair got much healthier and breakage was low to none

What's gives you the most shine?
any Oil, or Optimum Micro-Oil creme [which i hardly use]

How do you wear your hair daily:
I`ve being doing a lot of sew ins.. sometimes i`ll bun it, sometimes i`ll put it in a ponytail or let it down when i have a fresh relaxer

Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
No not really its all covered!

 

[Energee]

• Hair type and length: Type 4a/b--Full Shoulder length
  How much does your hair grow a month: Not sure but I'd say 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.)--Currently, I would say dry scalp but overall at this time my hair is doing well.
  
• Solution, if you've found one: Avedas Scalp Benefits line! I love it!
• Favorite shampoo and why: Aveda Sap Moss leaves my hair very soft after washing. I just love the way it makes my hair feel even before conditioning.
• Favorite conditioner and why: Aveda Sap Moss and Abba Scentsational Conditioners. They are both great and give me superior moisture.
• Daily moisturizer: I use avocado and jojoba butter (very lightly) on my edges and ends mainly. I put a teeny tiny amount throughout my hair. I then seal with jojoba oil about 3 days per week.
• Fave random hair product: Prive Detailing Pomade. Great for holding edges down. It's conditioning and non drying and smells great.
• Fave Relaxer: My stylist uses Mizani. She last used the Butter Blend. So far Mizani has been good for my hair.
• Best hair tip: Invest in a great everyday(instant) conditioner, deep conditioner and leave in conditioner. Moisturizing ones and Protein ones. Purchase all 3 in each category.
  
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Wearing Protective styles. I wear my hair up at least 4 days per week. I'd say moisturizing and wearing the protective style truly helps my hair grow. Less manipulation, less breakage. Also Rollersetting. I don't do heat styling at all any longer.
  
• What's gives you the most shine? This is something that I believe comes from the inside out. I think drinking lots of water, taking good vitamins (including Omega 3's), eating well, exercising. All give you great shiny hair from the inside. The natural 'shine' is the best shine IMO.
• How do you wear your hair daily: I wear a 'bob' style with a side swept bang when I have meetings with clients or other business. However, if I'm going to be in for the day. I just wear my hair up in a bun or clipped up. I will do a nice side swept bang to keep it professional and cute but I wear the rest up.
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? What works for one person won't work for everyone. Find what works for you. I don't think a person needs a lot of potions to make their hair grow. Keep your routine simple. Don't switch products often. If something works for you and your hair stick with it. Give products time to work. If you are switching products often you really will not know what is working or not working for you. Also, if you can, use the entire line of a product (shampoo and conditioner in particular). I've found this to be best for me and my hair. It seems that entire lines work very well together and they don't work so well if they are used separately with products from other lines. This way you can really see results.
• Give yourself good scalp massages 2-3 times per week. I do this and my scalp loves it. I use my favorite Ylang Ylang oil mixed with jojoba oil to do my massages. Use the pads of your fingers and focus on your difficult areas.
• Also, get a Pibbs dryer or other good professional dryer if you can! It will save you time and be less harsh on your hair because you can adjust the temperature and the air is distributed evenly over your hair.
  

Great thread!
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[cocoberry10]

• Hair type and length: 4a/4b (mostly 4b) bra-strap in back, armpit in front!
  How much does your hair grow a month: .25-.5 inch
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Breakage and dryness
• Solution, if you've found one: Moisturize, Keracare Aphogee Treatment
• Favorite shampoo and why: Burt's Bees Grapefruit or Avlon Organics b/c they are sulphate free
• Favorite conditioner and why: Keracare Humecto Conditioner and Affirm Reconstructor
• Daily moisturizer: Castor Oil Moisturizer (a little bit)
• Fave random hair product: Wild Growth Oil and MTG
• Fave Relaxer: Affirm
• 
  Best hair tip: Keep hope alive!
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
  Biotin, MSM, drink lots of water, Hair/Skin/Nail Vitamin combo
• What's gives you the most shine?
  Light amount of coconut oil
• 
  How do you wear your hair daily: Up or down equally
• 
  Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I would like to stop some of the breakage. I've minimized it, but I'm still looking for a way to end tangling, knots.

 

[ceedeelight]

Hair type and length: 3c/4a
How much does your hair grow a month:1/2"

• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) not long enough
• Solution, if you've found one: Using Boundless Tresses
• Favorite shampoo and why: Cheapie-Suave or VO5
• Favorite conditioner and why: Suave or VO5
• Daily moisturizer: Not really using anything.
• Fave random hair product: Miss Jessie's curly pudding
• Fave Relaxer: none-I'm natural
• Best hair tip: Detangle in the Shower w/a detangling product.
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? BT and drinking lots of water.
• What gives you the most shine? Homemade Curly Buttercreme
• How do you wear your hair daily: Wash-n-Go
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I find being natural, I should detangle at least every 3 days. If I wait longer, it takes longer to detangle.

 

[Ladylyn]

• Hair type and length: 3c and 4a
  How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 to 3/4
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness
• Solution, if you've found one: moisturize twice a day with a mixed concoction of curl activator with hair lotion
• Favorite shampoo and why: suave healthy curls it leaves my hair so soft and bouncy
• Favorite conditioner and why: porosity control and ORS replenishing pak leaves my hair silky
• Daily moisturizer: combo carefree curl activator, aloe gel, cantu leave in cond, ors carrot oil, and profectiv healthy ends with a little water
• Fave random hair product: suave healthy curls mousse, black castor oil, ultra sheen duo tex pure protein cond, WGO, care free curl activator, wave nouvea moisturizer
• Fave Relaxer: don't really care as long as its lye free
• Best hair tip: low manipulation
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? msm, biotin, and baggy technique
  
• What's gives you the most shine? cold water rinse and black castor oil
  
• How do you wear your hair daily: twist into the shape of a bun then secured with bobby pins
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
  

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[PinkPeony]

Hair type and length:4a mostly with 4b
How much does your hair grow a month: I'd say about 1/4 inch(I need to take my iron pills)
Your biggest hair problem: cutting my hair and hih disease
Solution, if you've found one: not cutting?
Favorite shampoo and why: CON red label... moisture and mane N'Tail
Favorite conditioner and why: Humectress and Frizz ease DC... i love how soft they make my hair... and ORS replenishing pak... slip city
Daily moisturizer: Humectress,Vo5,TLC pink label,NTM silk tough... water
Fave random hair product: Silicon mix(SLIPPPPPP) and Hollywood beauty Carrot Oil in the bottle as sealend
Fave Relaxer: Optimum-no lye
Best hair tip: Stretch relaxers,deep condition your hair.protect your ends by hiding them(pin them under bun or do whatever)
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
I'd say iron,i don't really believe in growth aides tough but since i'm anemic it helps ME

What's gives you the most shine?Hollywood Carrot Oil/Keracare Moisturizer with jojoba oil
How do you wear your hair daily: Bun
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? Co-washing,DC with a shoercap/overnight baggying

 

[prettypuff1]

Hair type and length:3c/4a begging for APL
How much does your hair grow a month: i wanna say like .25-.5inchesYour biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) -odd breakage sites, growing back baldspots, dryness
Solution, if you've found one: losing the flatfryier,moisture, rollersetting
Favorite shampoo and why: I am not married to one shampoo, i want some aveda,but dont know where to get it
Favorite conditioner and why: I love Replenish Pak, leaves my hair feeling so soft for the week
Daily moisturizer: hollywood olive oil
Fave random hair product: Sweet almond oil
Fave Relaxer: TCB regular
Best hair tip: Dont jump on every bandwagon, and stay true to what works for your hair
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
MTG but it stunk/Bioton made me look like leather faceWhat's gives you the most shine?
Sweet almond oilHow do you wear your hair daily: I roll my hair up nightly and wear it wavy
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? Dont make hair descisions while you are angry with it. It my cause you to do something you will later regret, like get a home fusion kit and ruin your progress

 

[NaturaLei]

Hair type and length: 4B, 1.5 Inches
How much does your hair grow a month: about .5 inch a month
Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) -dryness and breakage
Solution, if you've found one: shea butter and qhemet biologics heavy cream
Favorite shampoo and why: qhemet biologics soap of alep
Favorite conditioner and why: Any Suave Naturals or VO5 condish
Daily moisturizer: carol's daughter healthy hair butter
Fave random hair product: raw shea butter
Fave Relaxer: I don't relax my hair
Best hair tip: Use whatever products work for you and follow whatever routine works for you as well. Don't go overboard with products.
What product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
I just let nature take its course, but I do use Rosemary, Basil, Sage and Peppermint esssenial oils.
What's gives you the most shine?Any carrier oil and Carol's Daughter Kizzi Pomade
How do you wear your hair daily: As of now, a wash and go
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? nightly scalp massages with light oils are beyond great.

 

[HoneyA]

Hair type and length:4a grazing BSL
How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 " per monthYour biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.)
Trying to figure out the best style to wear my hair in so as not to harm the strands
Solution, if you've found one: Generally, DCing regularly w/heat and doing protein treatments monthly.
Favorite shampoo and why: CON detangling shampoo in yellow bottle mixed with CON nourishing conditioner b/c my hair always feels so soft and moisturised after
Favorite conditioner and why: Hollywood Beauty Olive Cholesterol or Africa's Best Organics Olive Oil DC. My hair is like butter after.
Daily moisturizer: S-Curl or Soft n Free
Fave random hair product: Hollywood Beauty Olive Cholesterol
Fave Relaxer: n/a
Best hair tip: Moisturise, seal and treat like fine silk
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
DC 2x per week w/heat, wear protective styles most of the time, keep the trimming, combing to a minimumWhat's gives you the most shine?
hmmm good question..need to figure that one out

How do you wear your hair daily: loose braid at the back or in a bun
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? hmmm... I always wash my hair in four braids. Keeps the tangles and shedding to a minimum. Sleep in a satin cap. Recently started DCing on dry hair and loved it. That's a keeper. I think my hair likes to left alone so I just stick to the routine and keep it as simple as possible. I may try out new products but the regimen is always the same.