ROLL CALL - TYPE 4 - FOR 2008!!

[zzirvingj]

Ladies, with 4a-z hair, what's your staples, or favorite products?



Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Aveda Detoxifier


Conditioners:
Aveda Brilliant
Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious
Giovanni 50/50 balanced

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
ORS replenishing pack


Protein/Reconstructors:
Aveda Damage Remedy
Aphogee 2-step

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Giovanni Direct Leave-in

Oils:
NONE right now....YIKES! I take that back...sometimes I use a lil COCONUT OIL

Serums:


Other:
Avocado butter!!
Lekair Cholesterol

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SEE ANSWERS ABOVE!!

 

[Channie]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
CON Red & Green label
Pantene Pro V Clarity

Conditioners:
Suave Humectant
Deep Conditioners/Masks:
In search of a big tub of something...
Looking at Keracare Humecto or Motions

Protein/Reconstructors:
Aphogee 2 minute
Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave In

Oils:
Jojoba Oil mixed w/ essentials
Olive Oil

Serums:
Fantasia IC

Other:
Elasta QP Mango Butter

I'm looking to change everything though. Transitioning means products too...

ETA: E_Williams ur hair looks great!
Zzirvingj ur my hair idol! :lovedrool:

 

[morehairplease]

Currently, I am using the following however this may be changing soon:

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
baking soda + water


Conditioners:
shescentit avocado co

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
shescentit banana brulee, fortifying hair mask

Protein/Reconstructors:
shescentit fortifying hair mask

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
glycerin, aloe vera juice, ag cosmetics fast food leave on conditioner

Oils:
coconut

Serums:
n/a

Other:
Bee mine growth serum- strawberry kiwi

 

[GeorgiaCutie]

Shampoo/Clarifiers
CON red and green
ORS Aloe Shampoo

Conditioner
ORS Pak
Nexxus Humectress
Motions Moisture Plus

Protein/Reconstructor
Aphogee 2 minute
Aphogee Hardcore Treatment

Leave-In/ Moisturizers
Lacio Lacio
Salerm 21
Neutrogena Triple Moisture

Oils
Castor Oil
Olive Oil

Serum
Fantasia IC Heat Protectant
CHI Silk Infusion

Other
Mizani Butter Blens Relaxer

 

[CAPlush]

Shampoos/Clarifiers: Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo, Neutrogena Anti-Residue

Conditioners: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner


Deep Conditioners/Masks: Affirm 5n1, Aphogee 2 Min, ORS Replenishing, Aveda Damage Remedy


Protein/Reconstructors: Aphogee 2 Step


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers: Kid's Organic Shea Butter


Oils: Wild Growth Oil


Serums: CHI


Other: Jilbere Shower Comb, ORS Lye Relaxer

 

[Platinum]

Ladies, with 4a-z hair, what's your staples, or favorite products?



Shampoos/Clarifiers: Cream of Nature (green and white bottle), Garlic Shampoo (for shedding), Baking Soda and Water to Clarify.


Conditioners: V05 Moisture Milk (Passionfruit smoothie), Pantene R&N


Deep Conditioners/Masks: Queen Helene Cholesterol, LeKair Cholesterol


Protein/Reconstructors: Aphogee (hard). Haven't tried 2 min treatment yet.


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers: Infusium 23, S-Curl, Worlds of Curls Moisturizer


Oils: Grapeseed, Jojoba, Coconut, Amla Gold, Vatika, Wheat Germ, EVOO, Almond, and Castor.


Serums:


Other:
Mega Tek, MN, MTG, and lots of massaging. Stretching relaxers and wearing braids, weaves, and twists for protective styles.

I'm a 4a,b,z mix. Still working on a regimen.

 

[Loves Harmony]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
[/U]Joico Shampoo

Conditioners:[/SIZE][/B]
organix coconut
Trader Joe Aloe

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
[/U]Pantene Natural and Relax Mask

Protein/Reconstructors:
[/U]Aphogee 2 minute
Joico Reconstructors

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:[/SIZE][/B]
Cantu
Oils:[/SIZE][/B]
[/U]Coconut Oil

Serums:[/SIZE][/B]
Bee Mine Hair Serum
Organix Self Heating Coconut Oil
Other:
Carol Daughter"Hair Butter"

 

[RoseGolden]

E_Williams I heart your hair. So dark and pretty.


Shampoos/Clarifiers: Baking Soda & water, CON


Conditioners: Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol, V05 Strawberries & Cream (*great* for washing out henna)


Deep Conditioners/Masks: Pantene R&N


Protein/Reconstructors: I henna. Does that count


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers: Giovanni Direct, Sunsilk Straighten Up when I flat iron


Oils: Castor oil!


Serums: Fantasia IC (the pink one)


Other: Profective Megagrowth, S Curl, aveda brilliant

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

Thanks HAIRapy,

LOL. Thats made no sense to me. I'll figure iot out one day.

I'm going to tell you the truth, I still don't have them down (hence my siggy ) I believe it's if your coils are smaller than a pencil or something like that for a 4A and 4B is supposed to be zigzag pattern to your texture.

 

[lilvudufly]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Aveda Be Curly
Nature's Gate Hemp Shampoo


Conditioners:
Nature's Gate hemp conditioner (Really any conditioner by them)


Deep Conditioners/Masks:
EVOO
Honey
Coconut Milk


Protein/Reconstructors:
Aphogee 2-step (Trying for the first time)

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Aphogee Leave-in (trying for the first time)

Oils:
COCONUT OIL
Aphogee Hair Oil (first time)
Hair Honey (Carol's Daughter) I love the smell mmmmm....

Serums:
99% aloe vera

Other:
Hair Butter by Carol's Daughter
Aveda Be Curly Definer
Hair Milk by Carol's Daughter

I am new to the natural me so I am still figuring out what works for my hair. EVOO, honey and coconut milk are already staples thanks ladies

 

[Extremus]

E_Williams I heart your hair. So dark and pretty.

Thanks!

 

[discobiscuits]

I'm a natural 4-something. My list:


Shampoos/Clarifiers:

• Shampoo: Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
• Clarifier: Suave Clarifying Shampoo

Conditioners:

• Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner

Deep Conditioners/Masks:

• Don't use any

Protein/Reconstructors:

• Ion Repair Solutions Hair Reconstructor Treatment

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:

• Infusium
• Elucence MBC (as a leave-in)
  

Oils:

• Coconut
• jane carter solutions nourish and shine
  

Serums:

• Proclaim (current)
• Sabino Moisture Block (soon)

Other:

Curl Definers:
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• ion Curl Defining Shaping Creme - Thick/Coarse Hair
• TRESemme Touchable Curls Shaping Milk

Gels:
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• J/A/S/O/N aloe vera 98% moisturizing gel
• Sebastian WET

 

[atrinibeauty]

I swear my hair has ADD this is what my hair is feeling right now

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Con Green
Silk Elements Olive Shampoo
Abba Detox Shampoo

Conditioners:
Silk Elements Olive Conditioner

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
Silk Elements Moisturizing Treatment

Protein/Reconstructors:
Aubrey's Gpb

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Afrodetangler
Silk Elements Leave In

Oils:
Vatika Oil

Serums:
Chi Silk Infusion

Other:
Jane Carter Nourish And Shine

 

[janee]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Elucence Volume Clarifying
Aubrey Green Tea Clarifying

Conditioners:
Aubrey White Camellia
Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
Aubrey Honeysuckle Rose
Aubrey Rosa Mosqueta Nourishing

Protein/Reconstructors:
Aubrey's GPB Protein Conditioner

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Karen's Hair Milk

Oils:
Coconut Oil

Serums:
N/A

Other:
Qhemet Honeybush Tea - Soft Hold Gel

 

[The Princess]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
CON-Green Bottle
Aloe Vera Shampoo-Komaza Care

CO WASH- CON Conditioner purple label
Miazani Thermasmooth Conditioner
Conditioners:
Palmers Olive Oil Conditioner
Nexxus Humctress
NTM
Deep Conditioners/Masks:
ORS Hair Mayonaise
Lekair Cholesterol Plus Conditioning
ORS Replenish PAK-This might could go in the next section

Protein/Reconstructors:
Nexxus Kerphix

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Shea butterShea moisture-TeasuredLocks
Shea butter Hair Lotion-Komaza Care
ORS olive oil Creme
Profective Breakthru
Mizani H20 Rose
Keracare

Oils:
Coconut Oil

Serums:
Nectar Silk

Other:
Coconut Hair Pudding-For edges and nape area, to lay it down

 

[The Princess]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:

• AO Island Naturals
• Nasabb's Teawyn Shampoo

Conditioners:

• AO Island Naturals
• Trader Joe's Nourish Spa

Deep Conditioners/Masks:

• Komaza Care's Intensive Moisture Therapy
• Coconut Milk and Molassas

Protein/Reconstructors:

• Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:

• Oyin Honey Hemp Conditioner
• Redken Smooth Down Detangling Cream
• Shea Moisture's Shea Butter Leave In
• Qhemet Biologic's Burdock Root Butter Cream

Oils:

• Coconut Oil
• Wheatgerm Oil
• Macadamia Nut Oil
• JBCO

Serums:

• NONE

Other:

• Oyin Juices and Berries
• Mane and Tail Shine On

How is the Komaza Care's Intensive Moisture Therapy? It is sold out right now, Im loving their products too.

 

[hunnyhun921]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Pantene Relaxed and Natural Shampoo
Creme of Nature (green bottle sulfate free)
Motions Moisturizing shampoo
ORS Olive oil shampoo

Conditioners:
Pantene Relaxed and Natural
ORS olive oil conditioner


Deep Conditioners/Masks:
Pantene Relaxed and Natural Mask
Etae Carmel Treatment

Protein/Reconstructors:
Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
ORS Olive Olive Creme
Pantene Moisturizing creme

Oils:
Etae watershine


Serums:
NONE

Other:
Vitamins

 

[nomadpixi]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Shikakai Shampoo bar

Conditioners:
Hello Hydration Conditioner

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
Terax Crema

Protein/Reconstructors:
Duo Tex

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Homemade Spray (Glycerine, Honeyquat, Aloe Vera, Silk Amino Acid, Water) sealed with
Red Palm Cream

Oils:
Red Palm Cream
occasionally alternating with coconut oil infused with tiare flower essence (smells nice)

Serums:
John Frieda Frizz Ease

Other:
Monthly Henna Glosses with Red Palm oil and Indigo with Sea Salt,
my New loves: Mizani Butter Blends Relaxer (Normal) and Mega Tek (gets me 1 inch per month baybee!) and of course, my silk scarf

I just wanted to mention I've never been happier with my hair. It's bouncin and behavin and grows like a weed now. It's in really good condition without being stiff and although fine, has an nice weight. We have a cat that likes to walk across our head while we're in bed. It used to break the hair right off if I didn't remember to tie up my hair. Now it's strong enough that if it does come out, it's at the root and like 1 or 2 strands. (I know that sounds awful but when you think about it, that really is the only way hair should be coming out. It should be strong enough to withstand stretching and NOT break). I finally found my regimen for a really dry country.

 

[ajacks]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
· ACV
· Baking Soda
* Still Looking for Staples

Conditioners:
* Still Looking for Staples

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
· Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose
· Aubrey Organics GPB
· Banana Brulee Moisturizing Deep Conditioner (SheScentIt)
· Avocado Conditioner (SheScentIt)

Protein/Reconstructors:
* Still Looking for Staples

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
· Nadia Seyani Hair Butter
· Nadia Green Grape Leave - In
· SheaAloe
· Mango Butter
· Mizani H2O Intense Night-Time Treatment

Oils:
· Coconut Oil
· Jamaican Black Castor Oil
· Jojoba Oil
· EVOO
· Peppermint EO
· Rosemary EO

Serums:
· Chi Silk Infusion

Other:
· Nadia Temple Food
· Honey
· Silk Amino Acid
· Glycerin
· Honeyquat
· Hydrolized Oats
· Hydrolized Wheat Protein

 

[almond eyes]

Dear Ladies:

My hair type 4a predominately mixed in with 3c. Very dry.

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Aveda Damage Remedy Shampoo
Aveda Brilliant Shampoo (for clarifying)

Conditioners:
Aveda Damage Remedy Conditioner
Redkin Butter Treat

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
Aveda dry remedy mask (will add to regiment)

Protein/Reconstructors:
Aveda Damage Remedy Treatment
Keraphix Nexxus

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Qhemet Biologics Alma and Olive Heavy Cream
Qhemet Olive and Honey Balm
Qhemet Sidr Tree Butter (discontinued)
Qhemet Burdock Root Butter Cream (will add to regiment and replace AOHC when I finish using up my staples, too heavy for my fine hair)

Oils:
Jojoba oil
Olive oil
Grapeseed oil (will add to regiment)
Avocado oil (will add to regiment)

Serums:
none

Other:
Aveda Aloe Vera Gel (when I want a very strong hold for my natural curls and coils especially if I am going to a party and want those curls to really pop only thing it is a bit drying so I add some Qhemet stuff to the mix)
Aloe Vera Gel 99% will (will add to regiment)
Qhemet Alma Oil pomade
Soulmate African Grease (can only be found in West Africa, got mine in Liberia) don't like the smell but it really does work as claims.
Finishing up my BT

Tools:
Wide tooth bone comb
Small tooth bone comb (for shed hair)
Plastic clips to hold hair when braiding up at night or after my hair wash
Microfiber towel

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[glamazon386]

I'm a 4a. I change products all the time but here's what I'm using right now.

Shampoos/Clarifiers: Right now I'm using DevaCurl No Poo or Nexxus Therrappe


Conditioners: DevaCurl One Condition, Nexxus Humectress


Deep Conditioners/Masks: Fantasia IC Deep Penetrating Conditioner, ORS Paks


Protein/Reconstructors: Don't use protein


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers: Nexxus Humectress


Oils: Don't use Oil


Serums: Sabino Moisture Block, Fantasia IC


Other: Fantasia Gel

 

[Silkycoils]

Hair Type: 4a/4b

Shampoos: Queen Helene Unscented Garlic Shampoo or Suave Humectant

Conditioners:
*Affirm Positive Link (used usually after a relaxer) makes my curls moist and springy
*Aphogee Keratin Reconstructor (LOOVE THIS!!!!)
*Suave Humectant

Reconstructors/Protein Treatments:
*Nexxus Emergencee is AWESOME!!!! I used it without a cap and with heat until hardened.

Styling PRoducts:
*Qhemet Biologics Amla and Olive Heavy Cream--Moisturizes like no other
*Long Aid Aloe Vera Curl Activator--makes me look like I have "juices and berries" type hair. It can be greasy with overuse
*Fantasia IC w/Sparklelites gel--Slicks edges like no other

 

[delray712000]

I MAKE MY OWN HAIR PRODUCTS.



SHAMPOO/CLEANSER:
APPLE CIDER DILUTED
WATER RINSES

CONDITIONER/DEEP CONDITIONERS:
COCONUT MILK WITH AVOCADO

MOISTURIZER/DEMARCATION CREAM:
SHEA BUTTER AND OILS

BRAID SPRAY:
WATER AND OILS



CURRENTLY TRANSITIONING IN TWISTS JAN. 2008 TIL DEC. 2008

 

[sareca]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:

• Redken <??>

Conditioners:

• Redken Butter Treatment
• Aveda Dry ?? Treatment

Deep Conditioners/Masks:

• Pantene <??> Mask

Protein/Reconstructors:

• IC 1-minute reconstructor
• Affirm Fiberguard

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:

• Mixed Chicks
• Salerm 21
• Some stuff I make from red palm oil

Oils:

• castor oil
• coconut oil
• heepseed

Serums:


Other:

• Ovation
• Distilled water because Texas has very hard water

 

[facets]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:

Ouidad Water Works Shampoo


Conditioners:

Finesse Moisturizing instant (also my co-wash)


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:

Ouidad Botanical Boost, Ouidad Sun Shield

Oils:

Bertolli EVOO or Extra light OO


Other:

Heinz ACV

 

[Ganjababy]

Shampoos/Clarifiers: Damage remedy, Redken Smooth down, Queene helene garlic, Ion clarifying, Ion hard water, Redken clear moisture, creme of nature


Conditioners: Redken smooth down, Joico moisture recovery, Aveda Damage remedy, NTM dry scalp, Redken clear moisture, Ion hard water conditioner, Redken all soft


Deep Conditioners/Masks: NTM mask, Alter ego garlic, MOP extreme moisture, Joico moisture recovery, redken butter treat, Redken All soft heavey cream


Protein/Reconstructors: ORS, Damage remedy


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers: QP Elasta mango butter, Paul mitchell the cream, Care free curl, MOP leave in&detangler, Redken smooth down detangling cream, Aveda USC, ORS olive oil lotion, ORS olive oil creme, dove milk, matrix biolage fortifying leave in


Oils: Avocado, EVOO, Neem, Coconut, Jojoba, almond, bio amla, dabur vatika, shikakai, castor oil


Serums: CHI silk infusion, Biosik silk therapy


Other: IC fantasia gels, Baking soda, Aveda be curly, Aveda brilliant thermal protector, Bumble and bumble curl creme, Aveda hang straight, beyond the zone hair shaper, glycerin&aloe vera gel, SAA, Goldwell Elumen colour system, OCT

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LOVE because it does what it says and will use forever (unless product stops working)
Love, it does some of what it says and Will use for now
OK will use until I can find something better
OK, will use up but wont buy again because dont need as much protein now I am mostly natural or I dont like product that much to buy again
May use or I may throw rest out (does not do much to hair, but no harm in using)

I wash/cowash 3-5 times per week and rotate products or sometimes I use the same products for the whole week. The only conditioner I use every week without fail (once per week) is ORS pak. I will be adding shea cantu leave-in, Joico pak and natural butters to my regimen, other than that I am quite happy with most of the products I am using

 

[gloomgeisha]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
Creme of Nature Red Label
Aussie Moist Shampoo (in a pinch)

Conditioners:
Aussie Moist


Deep Conditioners/Masks:
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeeep Conditioner
Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol w/ Mango


Protein/Reconstructors:
Aphogee 2 Minute Keratin Reconstructor


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Leave In
Organix Coconut Milk Split End Mender
Biolage Hydra-Seal Leave In Creme
Biolage Daily Leave In Tonic


Oils:
Amla
Mustard
Rosemary
Vatika
Castor
Wheatgerm


Serums:


Other:
Henna
Avocado Butter
Hemp Butter
Honey
Doo Gro Triple Strength Anti-Breakage Detangler

Edited to Add: I'm a 4a by the way.

 

[asubeauty]

I'm a relaxed 4a/b

Shampoos/Clarifiers: Pantene R&N Breakage Defense, ORS Creamy Aloe, Nexxus Therrape (sp?), HE Degunkify


Conditioners: all my conditioners are deep conditioners.


Deep Conditioners/Masks:Pantene R&N Breakage Defense Hair Mask, Miss Keys 10-en-1



Protein/Reconstructors: Apoghee 2 Min Reconstructor, EQP Breakage Control Serum


Leave-Ins/Moisturizers: Lacio Lacio, NTM Cream Leave in, ORS Carrot Oil


Oils:Almond Oil, Amla, Kemi Oyl, Vatika


Serums:Fantasia IC Olive Oil


Other: Keracare oil sheen, Fantasia gels, EQP Glaze

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[moonglowdiva]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:
CON (green label)
Folicure
Quantum Clarifying
Ion Color Defense

Conditioners:
Vo5 Moisture Milks
Vo5 Silky Experiences
HE LTR
GF Moisture Works

Deep Conditioners/Masks:
Ion Effective Care Treatment
Roux Mendex
ORS Replenishing Conditioner
LeKair Cholesterol
Queen Helene Cholesterol

Protein/Reconstructors:
Ion Reconstructor Treatment
Aphogee 2 min Keratin

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:
NTM silk touch
Aphogee Provitamin mix
Infusium mix
HE LTR mix
Homemade moisturizer

Oils:
Castor Oil


Serums:
Ion Silk Drops
Chi Silk Infusium

Other:
Silk Element Regular Lye Relaxer
Mega Tek
SAA

 

[*Luscious*Locked*Doc]

Shampoos/Clarifiers:

• Cream of Nature (Green Cap, Professional)
• Baking Soda
• Mizani Clarifying Shampoo (just trying to use it up)
  

Conditioners:

• VO5 Moisture Milks, Redken All Soft, Mizani Moisturefuse, some odds and ends I use these to mix in pre-poos

Deep Conditioners/Masks:

• Queen Helene Cholesterol

Protein/Reconstructors:

• Joico Intensive Reconstructor
• Aphogee 5 Minute Keratin Repair
  

Leave-Ins/Moisturizers:

• Phyto 9
• Homemade Whipped Shea Butter
• Redken Smooth Down
• ORS Carrot Oil
  

Oils:

• castor oil
• extra virgin coconut oil
• sweet almond oil
• vitamin E oil
• jojoba oil
• a variety of EO's
• EVOO (but only when out of the above)
• shea butter
• Vegetable Glycerin
  

Serums:

• Cantu Shea Butter Silk (use this for all types of roller sets)

Other:

• FHI Hot Sauce (heat protectant)
• Aveda Brilliant Damage Control (heat protectant)
• Aveda Anti Humectant
• BeeMine (growth aid)
  

While I do have a solid regimen I really just don't have my staple products yet except my oils which I will never live without. I think this is also in part due to the fact that I'm transitioning and so I have two different hair types with different demands. I can't wait to BC! Plus I know once I do that my hair regimen will change somewhat b/c I will want to try new styling options.