New to the Board-Questions about Hair Care

[Paris Belle]

<font color="purple"> </font color> Hello I'm new to the board and I just wanted to say hello. I have been reading the board for months now and I love all of the tips and suggestions others have given. I did join the board before but had to rejoin. I've really learned a lot and applied many of the tips I have read here. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

I do have some questions however:
1. Setting lotions: Should I dilute them? Sometimes they are bit heavy..I use Infusium 23 which is a leave in. I've been diluting it but I wonder if I'm getting the full affect of the product. /images/graemlins/confused.gif
I noticed my stylist used a good amount but not too much and just spread it through my hair. However she can roller set in 5 minutes, it takes me 20. Any suggestions.

2. Moisturizing Conditioners: Is CPR a moisturizing/protein condtioner? What are some good ones? I recently purchased Aphogee's shampoo and reconstructor conditioner. I plan to use them tonight or tomorrow.

3. Finally is it too much to do a hot oil treatment (pre shampoo) plus deep condition in the same wash and set (once a week)? /images/graemlins/confused.gif

Thanks for any answers. I look forward to getting to know you all. /images/graemlins/grin.gif<font color="purple"> </font color>

 

[sweetcocoa]

I have some answers(and I'm sure others do also.).
When I used to use Infusuim I didn't dilute it.
As far as setting lotions you should dillute(I personally don't like lotions..they make my hair hard...I use Lottabody Cream)..or you can try using a creamy conditoner as setting lotion.
To keep your hair from drying out while you set it....do not towel dry(I leave mine dripping wet).

Motions CPR is a protein conditioner. I use Elucence for moisture.
And yes it's okay to do a hot oil treatment(pre-shampoo) and a deep conditioning treatment(after you shampoo) at the same time .
Oh yea, I forgot welcome(again).

 

[Paris Belle]

Thanks so much for your answers and welcoming me. You've helped clear some things up for me. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif <font color="purple"> </font color>

 

[Peachtree]

Welcome CarmenRose to our hair family /images/graemlins/smile.gif .

Well, here goes my 2 cents....

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1. Setting lotions: Should I dilute them? Sometimes they are bit heavy..I use Infusium 23 which is a leave in. I've been diluting it but I wonder if I'm getting the full affect of the product.

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I only have 1 setting lotion that I dilute...Miss Cool, &amp; I haven't used it in several weeks. Lately, I've used Motions Leave-in &amp; Hot Six Oil and roller set. Less product usage seems to be better for my hair.

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2. Moisturizing Conditioners: Is CPR a moisturizing/protein condtioner? What are some good ones?

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CPR is what I call a "light weight" protein conditioner, meaning it's safe to use regularly. I've achieved really great results using CPR. I alternate CPR with Motions Moisture Plus, in effort to maintain a protein/moisture balance. Sorry, but I can't recommend any others,,,these are the only ones I've used

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3. Finally is it too much to do a hot oil treatment (pre shampoo) plus deep condition in the same wash and set (once a week)?

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No, it's not too much. I ALWAYS pre-shampoo with extra virgin olive oil or Hot six oil, plus I ALWAYS deep condition with Motions Moisture Plus or CPR. I alternate roller sets with braid outs or ponytail "air dry" method.

Hopefully, some of this will help you.

God Bless,
Peachtree

 

[Paris Belle]

Thanks Peachtree for welcoming me. I haven't tried Motions Moisture Plus, but I think I'll have to check it out. As for the hot oil and the deep conditioner, I always do this. But, recently I read on another board that it was too much for the hair. And I wanted to verify with others. I thought that was ridiculous...I shouldn't have doubted myself.. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif <font color="purple"> </font color>

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

Hi!

Just wanted to also say welcome and give a big second to Motions Moisture Plus. This is one of my favourite moisturizing conditioners. Cheap too!

Mizani Moisturefuse is also very good but more expensive.

 

[Paris Belle]

Thanks! I've been hearing so much about these Mizani products. I might have to check them out. However, I am going back to Gold Medal products soon. I really liked their shampoo and hot oil treatments. <font color="purple"> </font color>

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

Good girl. Be strong unlike us weakling PJ lot lol!!!

But if you need a product rec. You now know where to find us. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Paris Belle]

Oh no, I'm a recovering PJ...Okay, I'm trying to recover. Ordering Gold Medal takes awhile so I'm trying to find good stuff that I can have during those in-between times. I was just checking out those Mizani products you were talking about. I'm using Aphogee now (actually have yet to try it). If I don't like it then I'll use Mizani when I'm not using Gold Medal. Do you know anything about Aphogee or Mizani products? For Mizani, specifically their shampoos. <font color="purple"> </font color>

 

[brownrelaxedhair]

No I don't know about the mizani shampoos unfortunately. Only the Moisturefuse. (soooo good).

Shampoo wise one of my faves is Lanza Protein Plus. A great 'treatment' shampoo that slowly strengthens (as well as moisturises) the hair over time. Its great IMO but I always 'blow my trumpet' on this product /images/graemlins/cool.gif

The only thing I know about Ahogee is the 2 min keratin protein treatment which I use say once a month ish. I like it. It doesn't dry me out too much like other protein treatments. I think Blkmane on this board just bought the moisturizing aphogee stuff.

 

[Paris Belle]

Ohhh....I hate to keep bothering you but now I have two questions:
1. Is Aphogee's intensive 2 min keratin reconstructor protein or moisturizer? I just bought it.
2. Do you know anything about hair masques? Any good ones or recipes for them? Are they good for our hair?

 

[Paris Belle]

Disregard my last two questions..I discovered the answers.. /images/graemlins/cool.gif <font color="purple"> </font color>

 

[Kitkat]

Welcome CarmenRose!

 

[pebbles]

Hi CarmenRose,

Welcome to the board! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[NAY007]

/images/graemlins/wink.gifWELCOME /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Robin41]

Welcome, CarmenRose (lovely name).

1. I never dilute Infusium 23 cause it's already kinda watery. BTW, it takes me a while to roll too but I re-moisturize with I23 if it starts to dry.
2. I've only used Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer - just recently discovered this and absolutely love it. My favorite new find. I haven't tried any other Aphogee products.
3. I do a weekly pre-shampoo hot oil and post-shampoo deep conditioner. This has made all the difference in the world to my hair.

Welcome and happy hair growing!

 

[Paris Belle]

Thanks so much for welcoming me you all and for all of the answers. I am going to wash my hair tomorrow with a new regime:

Hot Oil Treatment: olive oil and honey
Aphogee shampoo for damaged hair
Motions CPR conditioner
Motions Moisture plus conditioner
Roller set with Infusium...
I'll see how this works.. <font color="purple"> </font color>