Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge pt.5

[divachyk]

I used up Kurlee Belle Banana Nut + Avocado DC. No backups & not repurchasing. It's ok but I have better in the stash.

Since going natural, I've had good luck with using a leave-in with protein each wash day. I will do a medium protein treatment soon though for safekeeping since it's been months since I've done one. I like Komaza Protein Strengthener.

@bajandoc86, do you have your hair trimmed while straight or curly?

 

[Saludable84]

I should really rinse this Protein out. It said 20-30 minutes but it's been going on an hour. I don't think I'm gonna make it to rinsing out deep conditioner tonight.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl
What is your Protein Reggie? And what are some of your Fav Protein DC'ers?

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@curlyhersheygirl
What is your Protein Reggie? And what are some of your Fav Protein DC'ers?

@IDareT'sHair
I use a light to medium protein DC every other week. I also do aphogee about twice a year. My hair requires some type of protein each team I do my hair. So if I don't use a protein DC I use a LI with protein.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@IDareT'sHair
Forgot to add my favorite protein DC's.
APB's bamboo & algae
SM yucca & plantain
Claudie's 2in 1
MD vanilla repair

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I use a light to medium protein DC every other week. I also do aphogee about twice a year. My hair requires some type of protein each team I do my hair. So if I don't use a protein DC I use a LI with protein.

@curlyhersheygirl
I have a small bottle of this. I have never tried it (at home).

I've had it applied in the Salon though (when I was relaxed).

Yeah, I use protein fairly often too.

 

[KinksAndInk]

Nobody asked me but I'ma toss my 2 cents in lol. I use hardish protein every wash day unless I'm too exhausted or being lazy. I was using Aphogee 2 step either straight or mixed with OGX biotin and collagen or Joico if I want to make it "lighter". I just switched to neutral protein filler because I hate how sticky the Aphogee is. I use Aphogee 2 minute on days that I'm too lazy or tired to mix the 2step. The only handmade protein I've tried is NurCreations Irish burdockroot reconstructor (light) and I loved it but I don't love her business skills enough to repurchase it. I have fine hair and going to long (more than a week) without protein leads to breakage.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Forgot to add my favorite protein DC's.
APB's bamboo & algae
SM yucca & plantain
Claudie's 2in 1
MD vanilla repair

@curlyhersheygirl
I knew this would be on your list. I use to love that Olive, Wheat, Berry!

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@curlyhersheygirl
I knew this would be on your list. I use to love that Olive, Wheat, Berry!

@IDareT'sHair
That's a nice one too. I still have a large jar in my stash.

 

[bajandoc86]

@bajandoc86, do you have your hair trimmed while straight or curly?

Typically trimmed blown out. In Dec I am assuming Reniece will trim it when flat ironed.

@Saludable84 I have not done a hard protein for the year. Hmm...I will try one on wash day next weekend since I would have taken down my cornrows. Now I have to see which one I can find locally at the beauty supply store.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl

Is the Claudie 2n1 a Liquid?

I do love her Protein Renew and her Reconstructor.

 

[bajandoc86]

P.S. I really love the discussions we have in here.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl
My "Go To" is HV's Methi Step1 when I need something I consider a handmade "Hard" Protein

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@curlyhersheygirl

Is the Claudie 2n1 a Liquid?

I do love her Protein Renew and her Reconstructor.

@IDareT'sHair
It's slightly thicker than a R/O
I have the reconstructor on my list. There's also another one I like that's in my stash but I can't remember the name right now.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@curlyhersheygirl
My "Go To" is HV's Methi Step1 when I need something I consider a handmade "Hard"

@IDareT'sHair
I got the set during the last sale but haven't tried them yet.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

It's slightly thicker than a R/O
I have the reconstructor on my list. There's also another one I like that's in my stash but I can't remember the name right now.

@curlyhersheygirl
The Reconstructor is thebomb.com.biz.net.gov.edu And so is the Protein Renew.

I think Brownie518 use to love the 2n1 too.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I got the set during the last sale but haven't tried them yet.

@curlyhersheygirl
I use Step2 just for basic cowashing. I always follow up Step1 with something else.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

P.S. I really love the discussions we have in here.

@bajandoc86
Me Too!

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@curlyhersheygirl
I use Step2 just for basic cowashing. I always follow up Step1 with something else.

@IDareT'sHair
Good to know

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl
All You NW21 heads, may find that you need to do 'less' actual Protein Rx's, since you all are using NW21 on a regula'

OT: Not sure when I'll return to my 1/2 bottle.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Good to know

@curlyhersheygirl
I picked that tip of from some of the OG PJ's that use to be here.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@curlyhersheygirl
All You NW21 heads, but find that you need to do 'less' actual Protein Rx's, since you all are using NW21 on a regula'

OT: Not sure when I'll return to my 1/2 bottle.

@IDareT'sHair
I haven't changed my protein regimen while using NW21. I guess since I concentrate it on my scalp it doesn't cause issues with my hair.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl
Good to know. I didn't either 'when' I used it/was using it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl
I still need to look for that Jar of Jakeala Beer DC'er.

ETA: How does it smell?

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Finally cowashed this henna mix out. I need to find another type of indigo because this one is grainy. Need a smoother powder.

DCing now with Nekeshea Exotic Fruits DC from Etsy. It's pretty good, she's a YouTuber that started her own line.

Doesn't beat my UCS though. That has put all my other moisture DCs to shame.

Will use the Siamese Twists leave in to put my hair in large chunky twists or the Olive and Bhringraj, not sure which one I'll use.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@NaturallyATLPCH
Where do you get your Indigo? I get mine from mehandi.

Another poster told me about The Hen-na Guys on A-ma-zon I've purchased from there once.

It's 'cheaper' than mehandi, but I went back to mehandi.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

@NaturallyATLPCH
Where do you get your Indigo? I get mine from mehandi.

Another poster told me about The Hen-na Guys on A-ma-zon I've purchased from there once.

It's 'cheaper' than mehandi, but I went back to mehandi.

I got mine on Amazon. May have to order from Mehandi or Lakshmi's Cupboard, or Henna Sooq.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

May have to order from Mehandi or Lakshmi's Cupboard, or Henna Sooq.

@NaturallyATLPCH
Yup.

 

[rileypak]

I want to henna my hair but I don't want the color change but I also don't want to bother with indigo

 

[divachyk]

@bajandoc86, she told me she trims while straight - not sure if that's flat ironed or blown out.