Official 2010 Ceramides Challenge

[25Nona]

I haven't officially joined this challenge but I subscribed and have been watching the progress you ladies have been having so much so that it has inspired me to go out and purchase some of the items you have been using. Went to Whole Foods tonight and picked up some hemp seed oil for sealing, sunflower oil for pre pooing and Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose condish for co washing since I'm now 14wks post I need a little something to give me a boost. I'll be using them consistently to help me stretch until the end of the month.

 

[Sharpened]

Ladies, Please excuse me if this has been answered already I'm new to the world of ceramides and I would like to know if it is ok to use my steamer with W
GO or Hemp seed oil. I think I've read that heat can destroy the "good stuff" so I want to know if you ladies are steaming or using them with heat or just letting it sit for a while on your hair.

I do not see a thing worse with steaming it into the hair, but you may find you hair may eat it up on its own. When I tested it on my bare hair, it took 3 applications for my hair to become oily.

 

[ConstantlyDynamic]

so i'm on this challenge but might have only posted once before (probably because i don't have a regimen yet and was just using one ceramide- hot six oil). i just started using the silicon deep conditioner and it is sooo good. it did a steam dc treatment with it and i had less shrinkage plus my hair felt so soft. i'll be buying aubrey organics shampoo and conditioner i think by tomorrow and might be adding hempseed oil after looking at halee_J's post. her buns were so smooth and pretty!

 

[Shay72]

I've been slipping but I'm getting back in the game. I cowashed with Komaza's Moku Conditioner today. It has lacto-ceramide. I will pre poo with gleau oil and wash with CON Green tomorrow both of which have ceramides. So off to a good start.

 

[TopShelf]

bought WGO today as well as some Pimento hair groth oil which has WGO in it (last ingredient of 4.

here we go!!

 

[song_of_serenity]

I have my wheat germ oil and my hemp seed oil!

 

[ladysaraii]

Pre-pooed with my WGO/EVOO mix. I added some castor oil to it. Once I use up some more, I may squirt some hempseed in the mix.

Actually, since I wash every few days maybe I should just alternate between the two

 

[ActionActress]

Count me in...I will just have to use my son's camera.

AA

 

[ActionActress]

Right now...I have combined Ayurveda with WGO.

Hibiscus powder, Brahmi, shikakai and Bringraj. I added some cooled coffee from earlier in the day and mixed it in to form a paste then I added the WGO, enough to loosen the paste slightly. It is on my head now, so I don't know the results yet.

BUT! I can tell you, my mom has problem 3a hair, she mixed WGO with a cheap conditioner and let it sit for 1/2 hr. She gives a big WOOOW!! Just after one use. Soft, silky feeling and with smoothness.

AA

 

[ActionActress]

WHAT ARE CERAMIDES??
If you have never tried ceramides, you are missing out. Ceramides are essential to the cohesion of the cuticle and maintenance of its protective effect for the hair shaft. Ceramides are known to protect and/or repair the hair fibers from or after attack by blowdriers, flatirons, and everyday wear and tear. In particular, ceramides limit the loss of protein, which gives the hair more strength and liveliness.




I think at least for me, this is when the henna treatment comes in and then afterwards, do the WGO to seal it in. This sounds pretty good.

AA

 

[song_of_serenity]

Well. I'm gonna wash tonight...I will prepoo with the wheat germ oil.

 

[8HoursFromHome]

Can I join? I've been converted by lovely halee_J and her ceramide progress thread. ...
!

She converted me too!!

What products/oils will you use? Hemp seed oil and coconut oil
How often will you use it? sealing nightly and DC weekly (is this too much?)
What is your application method? massage scalp with conditioner, seal with hempseed or coconut oil
Will you deep condition with ceramides? But of course

 

[ActionActress]

Forgot to mention:

The Ceramide weapon of choice: Wheat Germ Oil

How often?: Twice a weak by pre-poo.

Would like to try Skala products.

 

[song_of_serenity]

Ok you know what? It's only 3 hours in and I. AM. A. BELIEVER.

So I had washed my hair earlier and simply decided to add the wheat germ oil to my hair for about 30-45 minutes...then I washed it out, no other process.

MY HAIR WAS LIKE BUTTER! It was so soft!! like seriously!

Then I mixed shea butter, hemp seed oil and a few drops of silk amino acid and smoothed that through my hair making sure all was covered as well as the end. Not a HUGE amount but enough.

Girls, today I was able to make my first BUN TYPE HAIRSTYLE! This is MAJOR for me. My hair is seriously like silk, it's super thick and the comb GLIDED through it and I was able to do this in like...NO TIME! I never DREAMED I could get all of my hair wrapped up like this.
My hair earlier in the day. Well, yesterday, as it's 2 am now lol:

My bun! SQUEE! I'm just so HAPPY!! I can do buns now! Another option added to twists and puffs!

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Can I join too??

What products/oils will you use? Sunflower oil

How often will you use it? Every week to seal after washing/cowashing

What is your application method? Just take a damp section and apply to seal, then gel for a twistout

Will you deep condition with ceramides? In the near future...got some silicon mix but would rather use it when I start straightening my hair in fall/winter.


Sooo I guess I can do my update...

I tried sunflower oil for the first time tonight. I.Am.In.Love!! The oil is amazing! It is very light and non greasy...my hair is really shiny/soft. I can definitely tell a difference and my hair isn't even completely dry yet. We'll see how this whole ceramides thing works over time...I'm excited.

 

[kaykaybobay]

Ok I want in

What products/oils will you use? Hemp seed Oil Only - pre-poo and daily use - Natures Gate Hemp seed Conditioner
What ceramide is in your product? Hemp Oil
What position is the ceramide in the ingredient line? (EXAMPLE: 3rd ingredient or 8th ingredient). 1st Ingredient and 3rd (conditioner)
How often will you use it? Conditioner every time I wash - oil every day
What is your application method? pretty much on each hair section throughout entire length
Will you deep condition with ceramides? If I deep condition I will add Hemp oil

I have started real use of Hemp Oil now. I started friday night by putting oil throughout my hair - I washed it out saturday afternoon. I used conditioner also with hemp oil. After washing I put a mixture of castor oil and Hemp oil on sections of my hair. Today I added a dab of oil mixed with some water on divided hair sections. So far the results are great! smother texture for my natural hair - easier to manage - my hair is not left an oil mess especially after the amount of oil I have used.

Products I found with Hemp:
http://think-global.synthasite.com/organic-hair-care-products.php
I would like to try the hair mask - Also I am in the process of taking comparison pics as well.

 

[SmilingElephant]

From the looks of the product example list i see a LOT of conditioners i have used and they all do great on my hair

I'll be watching from the sidelines tho.....jus wanted to see what the ceramide hype was all about

 

[SmilingElephant]

Does jojoba oil have ceramides in it? Cause my hair loves that and coconut oil too

 

[chelleypie810]

used AOHSR to dc this wknd. not sure if it was the ceramides or my super skinny serum (gvp) but my hair is bbaahhhlliinngggiiinnn (blinging lol)!

 

[Nae]

Hi Ladies...this thread is very informative. I never heard of ceramides. I have one itme that contains a ceram...Lustersilk She Butter. I know it is late in the game, but I am going to do this challenge. It's my first. Also, do you think this is good for a 9 y.o.? My daghter has a texterizer and I am doing my best to take care of her hair.
I will purchase some WGO and add to the Lustersilk and use as a pre poo. I will also add WGO to my conditioner. I will do once a week for me and my daughter.

Again, thanks you ladies are great!
NaeS

 

[SleekyHair]

I wanna join!

What products/oils will you use?
Matrix Sleek Look Shampoo, Conditioner & Miracle Reconstructor, L'Oreal Everstrong Overnight Repair Treatment, Sunflower Oil

How often will you use it?
Once a week: Shampoo & Condition w/ the Matrix products
Every other day: Seal w/ Sunflower oil & Apply the Overnight treatment before bed

Will you deep condition with ceramides?
Yes!

 

[song_of_serenity]

What products/oils will you use? Hemp, wheat, silicon mix

How often will you use it? Every day/other day to seal as needed.

What is your application method? Prepoo with wheat germ oil, wash (once a week) with silicon mix shampoo, every 3 days, co wash with silicon mix conditioner with wheat germ oil added to both. For my leave in, hemp seed oil mixed with shea butter and drops of silk amino acid.

Will you deep condition with ceramides? silicon mix w wheat germ oil added.

 

[TopShelf]

DC'ed with WGO this weekend. rollerset with marakesh styling oil which has hemp oil in it and some Sedal S.O.S ceramides

 

[Nae]

Deep conditioned with Lustrasiky Mango/Shea for 30 minutes. Hair felt great! My daughter will get her deep condition this weekend and then she will be put in braids...I will still continue to deep condition with ceramides while her hair is in braides. Still awaiting my WGO...should arrive some time this week!!! Yeah...then I will add that to my deep conditioner!

NaeS

 

[Zawaj]

I just went to Whole Foods and bought Hemp Oil and Wheat Germ Oil !

 

[TopShelf]

washed today and blowdried w/o the comb attachement and put Sedal S.O.S. Ceramides on hair and followed up with WGO on my hair (from close to the root to ends) also

 

[EllePixie]

Can I still join? I just made a nightly scalp massage mix with Flax Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, JBCO, AV gel and glycerin, plan on using it at least 3x a week.

 

[HennaRo]

Can I still join? I just made a nightly scalp massage mix with Flax Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, JBCO, AV gel and glycerin, plan on using it at least 3x a week.

Hey Elle

Can I join too!!

I've been using AO conditioners sort of weekly and Renpure conditioners as my daily cowash. I'm going to get some sunflower and wgo and see how sealing with those work.

 

[Ronnieaj]

It's late but I'm joining too. I've been using hemp seed and wheat germ oil for some time now, but an official challenge will help keep me on point.

What products/oils will you use? Regularly: CON original red or green shampoo (WGO 10th ingredient on both), WGO and Hemp seed oils. I have some other items with ceramides, like Aubrey Organics, that I'll use on an as-needed basis.

How often will you use it? minimum 2x/week

What is your application method? I DC once a week with my conditioner mix with WGO included. My acv rinse (homemade) contains both WGO and Hemp seed oil, which I use 2x/week. I seal with an blend that includes hemp seed.

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes indeed. I haven't been including that step regularly, so I'm excited to see what the difference will be. Because of the scent, I'll use WGO for the DCs.

 

[Nae]

My WGO arrived yesterday!!! I will be deep conditioning with it this weekend...my daughter, too. Can't wait to see/feel the difference.