moisturizing and sealing

[heyfranz]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a newbie who's been lurking. Hair's my story. I bc'd twice over the past four years and went back to relaxing. My hair didn't seem to really grow as a natural, but of course that was before my daughter introduced me to LHCF. I now know what caused my breakage, but that's for another thread.

Can someone explain moisturizing (with what product) and sealing (i will use castor or evoo) and what i should be using as a leave-in? I started MT and OCT last week and i know that i shouldn't be using anything with protein. I have fine 4a/b relaxed hair and am planning to henna this weekend (with body art quality of course)

Thanks

 

[Transformer]

You will get a lot of answers and there are lots of threads on this. But here's what I do.

I moisturize with a creme based product (Mizani h20 nightime) which has a lot of water in the formula.

I seal with a mixture of coconut/castor oil.

I shampoo every 5 days or so and I use Giovanni Direct Leave-In.

 

[heyfranz]

Thanks. Does Mizani have protein? Every moisturizer i have, Sta Sof Fro, Hollywood Carrot Creme, has wheat or soy protein and i don't think i can use these with MT. I would love to try the Mizani.

 

[hillytmj]

I moisturize with Mizani Rose H2O and seal with olive oil. It has really helped me retain length. When it's freshly relaxed, I do it only at night. When my hair starts getting extra dry (usually when it's close to relaxer time), I do it morning and night. At night, I wrap with a silk scarf for protection, and I sleep on satin pillowcases.

For leave-in, I use Matrix leave-in spray, primarily because my shampoo and conditioner are also by Matrix (Biolage moisture therapy).

 

[so so chic]

To moisturize, I like NTM Silk-Touch leave in, Kids Organics Shea Butter, and lately I've been using Qhemet Biologics Amla and Olive Heavy Cream. To seal I use coconut oil. I apply the moisturizer in sections, followed by the oil to seal.

 

[heyfranz]

What is NTM?

 

[LushLox]

What is NTM?

NTM - Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave in. I moisturise with Whipped Butter Lemon Sponge or Butter Treat, and seal with either Coconut Oil, or Sweet Almond and Vanilla oil.

 

[heyfranz]

I'm so excited i have an excuse to buy more stuff. I took off work today and tomorrow for because there's no school for my 8 year old and i'm going shopping to buy Mizani H20, Qhemet (i found a place in Brooklyn that sells their products) and NTM. Thanks everyone. Now if i could just find some unrefined coconut oil...

 

[LadyD]

Hi heyfranz!

If you like to buy you are in the right place! Welcome to the board.

 

[heyfranz]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm so grateful for this board. Hopefully i can keep my hair on my head this time. I just want to do everything right. I bought cococare coconut oil and it says 100% coconut oil is the only ingredient, but i'm a little wary of that. I think i should be using "unrefined" coconut oil

 

[DaPPeR]

Welcome!!! Where in Brooklyn did you find the Qhemet??

 

[chebaby]

i moisturize with a water based moisturizer(and i am relaxed and it does not revert my hair) like keracare creme hairdress and hydratherma naturals growth hair lotion and i seal with coconut oil or cocasta oil.

 

[heyfranz]

Hi Dapper,

I found this under store locations on Qhemet:


Back to the Land Natural Foods
142 7th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-5654
Open Monday - Sunday from 9am-9pm

 

[almondjoi85]

I am currently using nexxus leave in spray and coconut oil to seal