Thank you hairfanatic,beana3, Supergirl, skegeesmb, SexyGyrlNY, BlkMane,pebbles, Nay007, NayNay, Ennyaa, LondonDiva azul11, Valerie, Sweetcocoa, Dandy112, antybe, Faith and Brenda55. /images/graemlins/smile.gifYou guys are the bomb. I was feeling really irresponsible for spending so much money on products. I kept thinking... DUDE, I coulda bought a Dell! (I need a new computer). The picture is only half of my closet and probably 40% of my products. I go to several beauty supplies and they all recognize me.
But anyway, I have so may products that I rarely use the same ones twice, however, I definetly have favorites and regulars. As you can see from the picture, my hair is very fine so I dislike products that leave any sort of residue.
Relaxer: Motions Mild (Lye) I recently started using this relaxer and so far so good. Did anyone know it came in a sqeeze bottle??? /images/graemlins/ooo.gif I used Texture and Tones a little while ago and it took out the bottom right side of my hair. It was way too strong. I usually buy Salerm Silk Plus in a ampoule and I put it inside the relaxer. I use Designers Touch ppt directly after I relax. (my other favorite is Hawaiian Silky) P.s. I put the Creme of Nature Protective shield on my ends the night before my relaxer and base my scalp in the morning. I never burn for some reason.
Favorite Conditioners: Elucence, Pantene (Smooth and Sleek)Nioxin, Rigen (Italian), Damage Manager by Johnson Products (the bomb), Wella Balsalm, Tres Semme... In the wash and set in the picture I used the loreal Unfrizz Treatment suggested by Tee.(I have a lot of static in the picture).
Rinse: Sebastians Black Orchid
Vitamins: Biotin (only) from GNC. I have only used a months worth and cant really tell the difference but i did notice the the doll baby roots)
Leave ins: Salerm 21,Infusium, Hair So New, Follicure, Fantasia IC and Mizani Leave in are my favorites.
Shampoo (if any): IC treatment pure tea (excellent), Moist by Kemi (no poo shampoo), any Tres Semme shampoo
**** I actually prefer my least expensive products to my more expensive, as opposed to my Biolage, Nexxus, Paul Mitchell (except Sebastians).
The funniest thing about my wash and set is that It used to come out looking like a big puff a few years ago. However,I loved doing it so much because it was my Me time that eventually it did what I wanted it to do. I actualy do everyones (family and friends)hair for $5 because it is so relaxing for me. Is that weird? /images/graemlins/blush.gif I just charge them so I can pay for my products. Every Saturday I expect at least 4 people (and they are all users) /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif
Im 28 now and used to wear all kinds of braids and weaves in my hair between the ages of 19 to 22. I didnt even remember I had my own hair. I was even afraid to let my boyfreind see my my real length. I took the crap out at 22 and my hair was right at my neck. I even lost hair at the hairline that Im still trying to get back from tight braids. When i was in Alabama in college the water was so hard that it ate my hair alive.
Howeever, I am a witnes that you dont need a hairdresser every week. I lovvvveee doing my own wash and set.
I usually relax every six weeks and i normally trim at the same time (which is the only time I go to the salon) but i have decided to let it grow for another two months because the hairdresser cuts off all of my new growth. I usually go to the salon with my wet hair and they trim it for $5 and I come home and set it myself. I stay out of the salons b/c they put anything in your hair and they are scissor happy. I just dont do my relaxers myself. That was one of the reasons why I had breakage and started putting junk in my hair. Its not possible for me to relax my hair myself without doing damage.
Long hair does NOT run in my family and I dont consider my hair to be long or thick.
I hate my dryer and want to sell it because it gets too darn hot and it drives me crazy. i suppose I can get it adjusted but I have a problem with wanting to try new products. I am selling it if anyone is interested. I would not recommend the spot because it was overpriced.
All in all, I guess thats my regimine. I wash my hair every three days because I am addicted. Ive been doing this for years.
P.S. My number one favorite thing to do is CO Washes with Pantene Smooth and Sleek and Elucence! /images/graemlins/cool.gif
Sorry for rambling but this stuff turns me on. Pray for me because I think about this site in church /images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Thanks again for the thoughtful compliments.