Mega hair poll of 2007

[fivetimestwo]

Hair type and length: 3c to 4a apl in back, chin length in front
How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 inch

• Your biggest hair problem: breakage
• Solution, if you've found one: moisturizing 2x per day
• Favorite shampoo and why: nexxus diametress; makes my hair feel and look thicker and doesn't strip my hair
• Favorite conditioner and why: Hollywood Olive Oil Cholesterol; this is the only "cholesterol" I can use and still get butter soft hair afterwards
• Daily moisturizer: avacado butter/shea butter/aloe vera homemade mix
• Fave random hair product: PM Round Trip (helps hair dry fast w/o alcohol)
• Fave Relaxer: n/a (I'm natural)
• Best hair tip: Keep your hair up when you're at shoulder length
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? moisturizing 2x per day, drinking at least 64oz of water a day and cardio
• What's gives you the most shine? fantasia IC gel (thick 'n shine)
• How do you wear your hair daily: in a messy bun or updo
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? nope! I'm here soaking up the knowledge of others,

This is a great thread!

 

[MariposaSexyGirl]

Hair type and length:3c layered bsl
How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 inch or a lil over sometimesYour biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Dryness, tangles,split endserplexed
Solution, if you've found one: prepooing, washing hair in four sections and detangling while under running water, S&D method (instead of full fledged trims everytime I see a few),airdrying, When I do use flat iron I set it on the lowest setting that will still straighten my hair(I can tell the difference with this instead of my hair feeling hot or steaming when I flat iron it still feels cool. It might have something to do with the fact that I also leave a little moisturizing conditioner in it when I rinse after a wash).
Favorite shampoo and why: Of coarse it's Cream of natures Moisturizind detangling shampoo because it does what it says . Also Amino Pon by redken(extra gentle shampoo for color treated or permed hair)real gentle on the hair and scalp and it smells good.
Favorite conditioner and why: Suave's daily moisturizing conditioner becuase it detangles my hair really well. When I rinse this after a wash I don't rinse all of it out and it keeps my hair moisturized after it has dried and it gives it alot of shine.My hair has ALOT of natural body and it kinda keeps it down a bit when I don't want big bouncy hair. I also like Ors replenishing pak:makes my hair feel moist and light weight and extra soft(smells like oranges). Salerm hair mask: Love this stuff need to get some more, EVERY time I use this when I walk I look like I'm in a pantene hair commercial the way it bounces.
Oh and I also like to deep condition and prepoo with ORS Mayo. Some good stuff.
Daily moisturizer: I use elasta QP mango butter sealed with hot six oil every other day.Also ORS rich moisturizing lotion.
Fave random hair product: Salerm hair mask
Fave Relaxer: Well... I use softsheen carson's Dark and Lovely the moisturizing one No-lye. I do it myself(I've been self relaxing for years)
Best hair tip: Sleep in a satin bonnet at night or when you at home not doing anything to keep down manipulation and to keep your hair off your clothes.And also During the hot months if you want to wear your hair down wear a shirt that has your back out a little so your hair is rubbing on your skin and noth the shirt.
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Well what helps me retain my growth is: prepooing everytime I wash, When I do my hair once I leave it alone until next wash(shampoo 2x a week). Instead of trimming my hair so much I just trim the split end and try to keep my hair moisturized.
What's gives you the most shine? I think I get more shine when CO wash my hair everyday for a week , and wash it out with shampoo(diluted with water)on wash day and let my hair airdry with no product(my own natural moistrized shine).
How do you wear your hair daily: It depends one week I might it flat ironde straight, another I might wear it Bunned with cone free conditioners and some oils. And the next week I might Rollerset it.
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? Um lets see(it looks like I shared all of what I do) I prepoo with like 5 conditioners mixed together with honey and olive oil and let it sit for 2 hours at every wash and I deep condition once a week.

 

[skegeesmb]

• Hair type and length:
  
• Somewhere between a type 3 and a 4. It is brastrap length currently.
  
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  How much does your hair grow a month:
  
• I believe from 1/2-3/4 inch a month depending on the weather.
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.)
• I'm not too sure, but I'll say breakage.
• Solution, if you've found one:
  
• Being gentle with my hair, and to deep condition at least once a month.
• Favorite shampoo and why:
  
• I don't really have one. I have been using organic lately because the shampoo doesn't have one of the SLS's (but I did by some Keracare though, I am going to give this a whirl).
• Favorite conditioner and why:
  
• I don't really have a favorite.
• Daily moisturizer:
  
• WGHO, its been my staple since 96.
• Fave random hair product:
  
• Hmmmmm, not too sure.
• Fave Relaxer:
  
• Revlon my mother used it on me since I was a young girl, and I figure my hair looked nice then, so why mess up a good thing.
  
• Best hair tip:
• Take pictures. It will really show you in black/white how your hair is doing. I still go back to see where I started from. I can't believe how far I've come sometimes.
  
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?
• I used to have a vitamin cocktail thanks to Bargello. I can't do all the vits right now, but that gave me the most growth!
  

• What's gives you the most shine?
  
• A dimethicone product.
  
• How do you wear your hair daily:
  
• I usually wear it in a bun. I hate to get comments at work about my hair. I work with the public. So a compliment here and there is nice, but for everyone to say something, it wears a little thin.
  

 

[Jade Feria]

Hair type and length: 4a/4b, between APL and BSL
How much does your hair grow a month: About 3/4 in to an inch, depending on what I do.
Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) Shedding, fine hair
Solution, if you've found one: Vitamins and conditioning treatments
Favorite shampoo and why: Aveda Sap Moss Shampoo....it's natural, does not have harsh chemicals, and leaves my hair moisturized
Favorite conditioner and why: Giovanni 50/50 for now, but I'm always mixing things
Daily moisturizer: NTM daily leave-in
Fave random hair product: Giovanni Direct Leave-In, Silicon Mix, Henna - It's a Tie
Fave Relaxer: Hmmm.......Mizani?
Best hair tip: LISTEN to your hair! It's the best thing you can do!
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? MTG/the baggie method
What's gives you the most shine? Henna, Paul Mitchell Glass Drops
How do you wear your hair daily: Under an instant weave or a phony pony.
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? Co-washing works!

 

[SleekandBouncy]

• 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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I love your answers. I always admire the hair pic in your avatar, so shiny and bouncy looking.

I see you use Mizani's relaxer. It seems almost all the shiny heads of hair I'm drawn to use Mizani. Do you usethe no lye or lye formula?

 

[silvergirl]

• Hair type and length: mostly 3c /brastrap length
  How much does your hair grow a month: well its 7.8 inches per year
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) patience
• Solution, if you've found one: n/a
• Favorite shampoo and why: i usally just condition wash but when i shampoo i use either tressemme/paul mitchell or aussie products.
• Favorite conditioner and why: tresemme/ paul mitchell. makes detangling a breeze
• Daily moisturizer: n/a i wash my hair daily so water is the moisturizer
• Fave random hair product: tressemme bouncy curls definer
• Fave Relaxer: n/a
• Best hair tip: let your hair be. less is more!
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? i dont believe in any special products that make my hair grow besides just caring for it.
• What's gives you the most shine? conditioner washes
• How do you wear your hair daily: wash n goes. buns, ponytails.
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? i love my hair

 

[SpyCats]

• Hair type and length: 4b/BSL
  How much does your hair grow a month: I have no idea
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness and tangles
• Solution, if you've found one: Less manipulation = more growth
• Favorite shampoo and why: No faves, but i'm curently using Aveda DR shampoo. I may try CON detangling shampoo next
• Favorite conditioner and why: No faves, but i'm currently using Aveda DR restructuring treatment and AO Island naturals moisturizing conditioner
• Daily moisturizer: Giovanni Direct Leave-In and jojoba oil to seal the ends
• Fave random hair product: Vatika oil to pre-poo
• Fave Relaxer: No relaxer, i'm natural
• Best hair tip: Stick to what works for your hair. You will never know what your hair likes if you are constantly changing your routine or jump on every bandwagon. Patience is key to healthy hair growing.
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Minimal manipulation, I comb once a week on wash day. Baggy every night w/ MTG (I love the stuff). Vitamins: multivitamin, flaxseed oil, Vitamin C, Biotin, and MSM.
  
• What's gives you the most shine? I don't fret about shine when my hair is in its' natural state. However, when my hair is flatironed (once every 3-6 months), I use Garnier Fructis sleek & shine anti-frizz serum
• How do you wear your hair daily: A loose bun or a braided bun with the ends tucked in
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I keep my routine simple when my hair likes a product I hold on to it, and when it starts to behave differently like it doesn't like the product anymore I simply clarify and that works.
  

 

[ShaniKeys]

Hair type and length: 3c-4a/b -- chin length
How much does your hair grow a month: n/a
Your biggest hair problem: dry/flaky scalp, dry hair&dehydrated ends
Solution, if you've found one: for my flaky scalp I use an organic rosemary shampoo and put some drops of jojoba and lavender oil in it, cleared the problem. Deep conditioning every week for 45 min under a hood dryer has helped my dry hair. I'm baggying my ends overnight 3 times a week, it's helping.
Favorite shampoo and why: my organic rosemary shampoo, it leaves my scalp clean but doesn't strip it off its natural oils
Favorite conditioner and why:Brazil Nut moisturizing mask, it's a pre poo and it truly leaves my hair moisturized
Daily moisturizer: mix of a light conditioner or leave-in & water
Fave random hair product: CD Mimosa hair honey
Fave Relaxer: n/a
Best hair tip: deep condition every week, shampoo your scalp only and protective styling
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? low manipulation technique
What's gives you the most shine? rinsing conditioner with cold water and sealing with natural oils
How do you wear your hair daily: ponytail or two strand twists
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? pre pooing is the bomb

 

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

Hair type and length: Mostly 4b some 4a. I am about 1/2” past APL

How much does your hair grow a month: roughly 1/2" a little faster in the summer.

Your biggest hair problem: My hair is very weak when wet / mild seborrheic dermatitis,
Solution, if you've found one:I condition wash my hair in a braid. Let my hair mostly dry in the braid before manipulating. Occasionally I use a protein conditioner. Keep hair clean.

Favorite conditioner and why: Suave Humectress mixed with VO5. The conditioners mixed together moisturize my hair very well and gives lots of slip. They work better than conditioner that are priced at 10x the amount.

Daily moisturizer:Water, NTM Silk or Herbal Essence No more breaks.

Fave random hair product:V05 Tea Therapy Conditioner

Fave Relaxer:ORS LYE………for now

Best hair tip:Work with your hair type not against it. Leave it alone and let it grow.

What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Protect your ends, keep hair moisturized by daily condition washing, kiss method, low manipulation technique, Never blow dry, find styles that don’t require heat (I use heat (1x every 2-3 months). Stretch out your relaxers (12+ weeks). Refrain from cutting.

What's gives you the most shine? rinsing with cold water, using a hair gloss, using a lye relaxer

How do you wear your hair daily:french rolls, buns & clamps

Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? Oil Rinsing has almost ended my problem with tangles. Keep a hair journal & take pictures to stay encouraged. Growing and keeping long hair is a lifestyle change, so stay focus on your regimen. If you do something that is breaking your hair, stop doing it!

 

[graCeful_89]

• Hair type and length: 4b, barely grazing my shoulders.
  How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 inch a month just about, 1 inch with MTG, vitamins & care.
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.): dryness, breakage during the cold months, finding easy & different styles during those last few weeks of stretching.
• Solution, if you've found one: moisture at night, baggy the ends & CO-WASH like its my job in the winter.
• Favorite shampoo and why: ORS shampoo. smells amazing and really cleases my hair & scalp. plus its the same relaxer i use so its great.
• Favorite conditioner and why: ORS conditioner (the same one in the replenishing pack). amazing amazing smell, really good as a DC or a regular conditioner and isn't watered down.
• Daily moisturizer: ORS soy oil for the day & optimum over-nite strengthener before bed.
• Fave random hair product: garnier fructis curl spray. great for braidouts (shine & hold)
• Fave Relaxer: i'm beating a dead horse i know, but ORS once again. It just works well with my thick dry hair.
• Best hair tip: MOISTURIZE & don't mess your hair up just to keep up with the trends. start with health first and then you can move on to having length. oh, and get a lot tougher in the winter. believeeee me, your hair will be happy.
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? right now in using 5000mcg (5mg) of biotin, which is making my nails grow like crazy. i have this one nail that never really grows because i slammed it in a door a few years ago (ouchies i know) and its just as long as the rest of them! after just 2 weeks of use. my hair is def growing too. i have to get a perm at 6 weeks instead of 8 'cause i'm starting to look crazy over here. & its really not expensive at all.
• What's gives you the most shine? the ORS soy oil & when its CLEAN lol...
• How do you wear your hair daily: i pin it up with a hair clip (H&M has really big ones that don't grab all your ends and hold your hair loose, but it still looks nice and tight)
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? i try to be as low maintenance as possible w/o forgetting about my hair completely. moisturize regularly and whenever you can, don't use heat.

 

[shtow]

• Hair type and length: Im not a typer but if I had to guess 3c/4a longest layer around BSL
  How much does your hair grow a month: Who knows, 3/4"?
  
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness, breakage sometimes
  
• Solution, if you've found one: DCing, Aphogee 2 min, Sunsilk
  
• Favorite shampoo and whyKenra, its not drying
• Favorite conditioner and why:kenra, I didnt like it at first cuz I was DCing for too long, 20 mins is all I need and it turns out much better
  
• Daily moisturizer:sunsilk straighen up or hydra when wash and go
  
• Fave random hair product:my sunsilk
  
• Fave Relaxer:narobi baby!
  
• Best hair tip:dont be like me and waste a lot of money on product raves, stick to what works for u and leave ur darn hair alone!
  
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth?moisturizing everyday. My hair grew faster when taking a mult vit but Im just eating right as of now
  
• What's gives you the most shine?coconut oil
  
• How do you wear your hair daily:in a pony
  
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? sunsilk is my boo! No ofense to anyone but I think too many steps is a waste of life. Preepoo, poo, poo again, condition, DC, DC with protein, DC again,condition, oil rinse, ACV rinse.....not necessary IMO. Just wash, DC, and Im good to go.
  

 

[Valerie]

Hair type and length: 4b, just past collarbone length, natural
How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 inch
Your biggest hair problem: dryness and ultra-fine strands
Solution, if you've found one: washing/conditioner-washing daily; gelatine/egg/aloe vera and castor oil treamtment
Favorite shampoo and why: I make up my own shampoo, using Asian herbs with egg, castor oil and extra virgin olive oil. This clarifies my hair but is not stripping and my hair always responds better to conditioner after I use this shampoo.
Favorite conditioner and why: Currently made up my own conditioner, aloe vera gel, castor oil, egg, gelatine, rosewater, glycerine. Started using this and have no split ends and hair stays moisturized longer
Daily moisturizer: aloe vera gel, MSM
Fave random hair product: My own made up product, also using Castor oil, aloe vera gel mixture

Best hair tip: Daily rinsing
What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Most growth -- Vitamin: MSM, biotin, Hair vitamin plus, I have also started to take Amino Acid 1500 from Holland and Barrett
Most retention -- Technique: daily rinsing, twisting when damp, minimizing manipulation, protective styles like flat twists and twists

What's gives you the most shine? Roswater and glycerine mix.
How do you wear your hair daily: flat twists
Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share?
Weekly deep treatments are a must (twice weekly is even better).
Use of those Asian/Indian herbs such as amla, Brahmi etc, my scalp healthier.

Very happy with the regime and I can see a definitely improvement in my hair, also consistency is the key, which I am learning, also I would add daily massages do help.

 

[danigurl18]

• Hair type and length: 3c/4a~ base of neck length, transitioning
  How much does your hair grow a month: 1/2 inch
• Your biggest hair problem: (breakage, dryness, etc.) dryness and breakage
• Solution, if you've found one: Co-wash
• Favorite shampoo and why: Looking for one.. currently using Mane N Tail but it's not enough moisture now
• Favorite conditioner and why: Suave Humectant because it provides a lot of moisture and makes the NG super soft!!
• Daily moisturizer: QP Mango Butter and Palmer's Cocunut Oil Hairdress
• Fave random hair product: LTR Leave-in
• Fave Relaxer: n/a
• Best hair tip: Use a silk scarf or bonnet when you go to sleep
• What's product/vitamin/technique gives you the most growth? Flaxseed Oil and Hair, Skin, and Nail Vitamins
• What's gives you the most shine? Fantasia IC Hair polisher
• How do you wear your hair daily: protective styling
• Random notes: Any particular product or details about your regimen/hair you want to share? I spray my hair after washes with a concoction of water, infusium 23, jojoba oil, EVOO, and suave humectant.. it does wonders