Your top ten hair products, tools, and more!

[blackmaven]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Nexxus Aloe Rid
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Keracare hydrating shampoo or CON
3. Protein conditioner - ORS or Aphogee
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Keracare Humecto or Kenra MC
5. Flat iron - FHI or Sedu(chi silk infusion heat protector)
6. hair oil - Sweet Almond Oil,Coconut almost any oil
7. Blow dryer -(Gold N Hot I don't even use it) PIbbs hair dryer
8. Leave in - Keracare leave-in,NTM,
9. Homemade - My MN concoction (use every blue moon)
10. Regimen - wash weekly,condition,summer co-wash
(Bonus) Growth aid -
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Alma oil or coconut oil
(Bonus) Co wash - VO5 or Suave cheap conditioners
(Bonus) Relaxer - ORS or Keracare

 

[Ivie184]

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[clever]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Joico Chelating
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Design Essentials moisture retention3. Protein conditioner - Primrose Reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Kenra MC5. Flat iron - CHI
6. hair oil - n/a
7. Blow dryer -n/a
8. Leave in - Sunsilk anti-esponja
9. Homemade - n/a
10. Regimen - co-wash daily,bun,DC,press every 2 months
(Bonus) Growth aid -n/a
(Bonus) Pre Poo - n/a
(Bonus) Co wash - Whatever is laying around!
(Bonus) Relaxer - n/a

 

[Chanel's Tresses]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - None
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Con green label
3. Protein conditioner - ORS
4. Moisturizing conditioner - TJ nourish spa, HE LTR (for now)
5. Flat iron - conair (pink one)
6. hair oil - Coconut
7. Blow dryer - Andis (don't use often)
8. Leave in - ntm, he ltr
9. Homemade concoction - Water, Coconut Oil, He LTR leave in, Infusium (this week anyway)
10. Regimen - Co wash daily with HE LTR, TJ Nourish Spa or VO5, wash with shampoo as needed (every other week usually), Dominican Blowout once a month (may stop this as it gets hotter)
(Bonus) Growth aid -
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Coconut oil, cholesterol
(Bonus) Co wash - He LTR, VO5, TJ Nourish Spa
(Bonus) Relaxer - None transitioning I think
For edges elasta qp mango butter with a little coconut oil
Shout out to my banna clip for when I get tired of a bun!

 

[domniqqt]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - none
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - giovanni tea tree or smooth as silkl
3. Protein conditioner - aubrey organics
4. Moisturizing conditioner -aubrey organics or giovanni
5. Flat iron - chi
6. hair oil - black castor oil
7. Blow dryer -none
8. Leave in - direct leave in or afro detangler
9. Homemade concoction - none
10. Regimen - cw everyday add leave in and castor oil and then style. flat iron once every 3 months.
(Bonus) Growth aid - castor oil
(Bonus) Pre Poo - nope
(Bonus) Co wash -everyday giovanni or aubrey or mixed
(Bonus) Relaxer -nope.. natural

 

[metalkitty]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Kenra
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Breakthru
3. Protein conditioner - Emergencee
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Anything mixed with Porosity Control
5. Flat iron - N/A
6. hair oil - Jojoba
7. Blow dryer -N/A
8. Leave in - Cantu Breakcure
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Regimen - Wash 2x weekly. One clarifying & light protein other with pre poo, both DC for at least 45 minutes.
(Bonus) Growth aid - Just started mixing Proclaim Olive Oil, a little castor oil, and MN
(Bonus) Pre Poo -Disc. NTM Hot oil w/ honey
(Bonus) Co wash - Any Vo5
(Bonus) Relaxer - Currently ORS No lye, the clowns at Sallys lied over the phone and told me they carried ORS Lye, but I went there and had to stick with the No Lye....

 

[Healthb4Length]

I hope this helps you ladies find a solution. PJs click out of the thread NOW if youre an addict lol.

I will give you a category and you have to post your favorite brand/method. Explanations are welcome but try to be straight to the point. To make this easier, just copy and paste.

1. Clarifying Shampoo -DHD Clarifying Poo (Clean)
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -ABBA Moisture Scenstations, Elasta QP Conditioning Shampoo, DHD H20 Moist, Mizani Butter Blends Chelating/Normalizing Poo.
3. Protein conditioner -ORS Replenishing Conditioner, Silk Elements Mayo, ORS Mayo, Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor, Aphogee Hardcore treatment
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Shescentit's Fortifying Mask, Nacadit's Avocado Conditioner, Shescentit's Avocado conditioner
5. Flat iron -Paul Brown Hawaii
6. hair oil -Olive, Coconut, Avocado,
7. Blow dryer -rarely used...don't remember it's name
8. Leave in -Shescentits' Green Grape Leave-in, RedKen Anti snap, Giovanni Direct Leave-in, Qhemet's Olive detangler
9. Homemade concoction -None, not good mixologist---
10. Regimen -Shampoo every 3 days alternate between protein and moisture treatments, rollersets, braidout/twistouts
(Bonus) Growth aid -OCT
(Bonus) Pre Poo -any conditioner trying to get rid of mixed with some oils, Caramel treatment, Babasu mud, Henna or Alma occasionally
(Bonus) Co wash -Shescentits' Avocado Conditioner, Nacidit's avocado conditioner, Miss Key 10 en 1 plus.
(Bonus) Relaxer -Mizani Butter Blends
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[chebaby]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - keracare 1st lather
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - paul mitchell the wash and redken all soft shampoo
3. Protein conditioner -
4. Moisturizing conditioner - all soft heavy cream
5. Flat iron - remington wet to straight
6. hair oil - JBCO, coconut oil and keracare essential oils
7. Blow dryer -
8. Leave in - salerm 21 w/b5 and nexxus humectress
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Regimen - wash with shampoo and deep condition every sunday. use a leave in and then rollerset. every thursday i co wash, use a leave in and rollerset or flat iron.
(Bonus) Growth aid -
(Bonus) Pre Poo -
(Bonus) Co wash - redken all soft heavy cream
(Bonus) Relaxer -

 

[SpyCats]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Diluted shampoo and baking soda
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -AVEDA DR Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Aveda DR Restructuring Treatment
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Suave daily moisture conditioner
5. Flat iron - Maxiglide
6. hair oil - Coconut oil
7. Blow dryer - Conair blue bird hair dryer
8. Leave in - Giovanni direct leave-in
9. Homemade concoction - Unrefined Shea butter mixed with coconut oil
10. Regimen - DC on dry hair w/ AO Aubrey Organics conditioner, shampoo with Aveda DR, condition with Aveda DR treatment. Twist with unrefined shea butter and coconut oil mixture or roller set with Giovanni Direct and Sabino Moisture Block. Apply leave-in to ends and seal with coconut oil daily. Wear hair in a bun daily
(Bonus) Growth aid - N/A
(Bonus) Pre Poo - AO Honeysuckle Rose conditioner
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave Daily Moisture Conditioner
(Bonus) Relaxer -[/QUOTE] N/A

My response is in orange

 

[lilsparkle825]

WARNING: I am a PJ and there is a very very very high chance of this list looking completely different by next week.

i know that is ac-you-rate. LOL

1. Clarifying Shampoo - suave clarifying
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - CON blue
3. Protein conditioner - aphogee 2 min, emergencee
4. Moisturizing conditioner - lustrasilk shea butter cholesterol just got knocked off by kenra mc
5. Flat iron - solia
6. hair oil - castor oil/africa's best herbal mixed with EVOO if i'm feelin frisky
7. Blow dryer - ion pink bonnet or andis ionic handheld
8. Leave in - HE LTR or giovanni direct depending on my mood
9. Homemade concoction - i'm not that advanced, sorry
10. Regimen - whatever it takes to achieve the style i am looking for, from cowashing to the whole poo/protein/dc/rollerset/flat iron thing
(Bonus) Growth aid - none
(Bonus) Pre Poo - VO5 and oils if not clarifying
(Bonus) Co wash - VO5 vanilla mint tea or moisture milks
(Bonus) Relaxer - transitioning!

other tools: jf color glaze in brunette and clear, denman d3, sabino mb, baggying, purple satin scarf and pink satin pillowcase

 

[sylver2]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -NONE
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -LOREAL VIVE
3. Protein conditioner -KERAPHIX
4. Moisturizing conditioner -NTM DDC
5. Flat iron -MAXIGLIDE
6. hair oil -JOJOBA
7. Blow dryer -CONAIR ION COMB ATTACHMENT
8. Leave in -RUSK SMOOTHER, NTM SILK TOUCH
9. Homemade concoction -JOJOBA OIL & NTM DDC MIXED
10. Regimen -NO COMBING, WASH EVERY 2 WEEKS,BRAIDOUTS MAJORITY OF TIME, STRETCHING 4-6 MONTHS, NTM SILK TOUCH-MOISTURIZER.
(Bonus) Growth aid -NO MANIPULTION
(Bonus) Pre Poo -NO
(Bonus) Co wash -NO
(Bonus) Relaxer -OPTIMUM-NO LYE

 

[vlucious]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave Humectant
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - N/A (dont use one yet for detangeling)
3. Protein conditioner - Tresseme Moisturizing Curls
4. Moisturizing conditioner - VO5, Tresseme, CON
5. Flat iron - n/a
6. hair oil - Coconut, Eucalyptus, Sweet Almond Oil, Castor Oil.
7. Blow dryer - n/a
8. Leave in - Sunsilk CC Defrizz, Tresseme Creme Lotion Leave In, Potion No. 9
9. Homemade concoction - Eucalyptus oil, tresseme MC, Honey
10. Regimen - simple. listen to my hair.
(Bonus) Growth aid - Pomade De Azufre
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Honey, Condish
(Bonus) Co wash - V05, tresseme, sunsilk captivating curls, suave coconut
(Bonus) Relaxer - DO DONT DO THAT. hahahahahahahaha. none!
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[MeechUK]

Great Post!

1. Clarifying Shampoo – ACV Rinse
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo – Dr Bronners Lavender, leaves my hair clean without drying it out. I only use after DCing.
3. Protein conditioner – ORS Mayonnaise
4. Moisturizing conditioner – ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner
5. Flat iron - None
6. hair oil – Olive, Jojoba, Avocado and Coconut Oils. Royal Beeswax & Indian Hemp Hair and Scalp Food. ORS Oil Moisturiser
7. Blow dryer - None
8. Leave in - None
9. Homemade concoction – Mixture of oils and conditioners I use
10. Regimen – Weekly DC with alternate weekly oil rinses always followed by an ACV rinse. After washing I use a little oil moisturiser while my hair is damp and either a little Beeswax or Indian Hemp. Every other day I apply a little coconut oil to my ends. I practice low maintenance and keep my hair wrapped over a protective style during the day.

(Bonus) Growth aid – ACV helps to create a healthy environment on my scalp.
(Bonus) Pre Poo – Sometimes I leave it on overnight so I just shampoo and do an ACV rinse in the morning.
(Bonus) Co wash -
(Bonus) Relaxer -

 

[vevster]

Don't sleep on the Turbie Twist! A must for pre poos and deep conditioning!

 

[Firstborn2]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Suave Milk n Honey (when I use poo)
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Elasta QP Intense, irish moss, coconut milk n honey
5. Flat iron - Sedu 1inch (early bday gift yay)
6. hair oil - Black Castor & Coconut
7. Blow dryer -
8. Leave in - Organics Hair mayonnaise leave-in
9. Homemade concoction - Purified water, QP intense Castor oil
10. Regimen - Co wash once wk, poo once per month, dc once wk, steam treatment 2x mo, moisturize 2x day, heat special occasions only. Keep hair in braids 96% of the time and sleep with satin bonnet
(Bonus) Growth aid - Sulphur mix
(Bonus) Pre Poo - None
(Bonus) Co wash - Milk n Honey
(Bonus) Relaxer - None

 

[SoSweet08]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - I just use baking soda and water. Works wonderful

2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - NTM moisturizing shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - ORS replenishing (love), ORS hair Mayo, egg mixed up with something, Aphogee Damage Control (for now)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - NTM DC
5. Flat iron - n/a
6. hair oil - wgo or evoo
7. Blow dryer - n/a
8. Leave in - NTM Leave-in or straight hair, Lacio-Lacio (airdry)
9. Homemade concoction - Egg, evoo, coconut oil, a little castor oil, and shea butter.
10. Regimen - I'm still trying to figure things out but, dc 2x a week, poo 1x, clarify as needed, keep hair and scalp moisturize, airydry or rollerset, use growth aide (BT) if I remember, pre-poo with oils (I have hair vitamins but I keep forgetting to take them). I plan to do henna 1x a month and use aphogee or emergencee 1 week before and 1 week after a relaxer.
(Bonus) Growth aid -BT and WGO
(Bonus) Pre Poo - evoo, coconut oil, castor oil, shea butter, and an egg if needed or just evoo
(Bonus) Co wash - No Cowashing for me only deep conditions
(Bonus) Relaxer -[/quote] i dunno...

 

[Qualitee]

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[so1913]

1. Diffuser
2. Ouchless Headbands
3. Ouchless Ponytail Holders
4. Fantasia IC Gel w/sparkelites
5. Fantasia Thick and Shine Protien Gel
6. Shower Comb
7. Conditioner for cw's
8. Lavender Vanilla Pomade
9. Mixed Chicks Leave In Conditioner/Styling Cream
10. Natural bristle brush

 

[LivingDoll]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS Creamy Aloe
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Elucence Moisture Balance
3. Protein conditioner - Ultra Sheen Duo Tex
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Elucence Moisture Balance
5. Flat iron - Andis Elevate Tourmaline Nano-Ceramic 1" (Best $40 I could ever spend!)
6. hair oil - Coconut
7. Blow dryer - N/A
8. Leave in - Salerm 21 B5
9. Homemade concoction - Coconut Oil, EVOO peppermint and rosemary sealant
10. Regimen - Wash/DC 2x a week
(Bonus) Growth aid - None...oh wait...Solaray Hair Nutrients
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Suave Humectant
(Bonus) Co wash - N/A
(Bonus) Relaxer - Jury's still out...

 

[homegirljiggy]

Not sure if I replied to this one... but here it goes

1. Clarifying Shampoo - AURA Rosemary mint
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Nexxus Therapee
3. Protein conditioner - Silk Elements mayo
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Nexxus Humectress/ Lekair Cholestral
5. Flat iron - Chi
6. hair oil - coconut oil, olive oil
7. Blow dryer - Vidal Sasson ionic styler
8. Leave in - Herbal essences LTR
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Regimen - Wash and deep condition every 3-4 days and rollerset, CW when not rollerseting
(Bonus) Growth aid - water, and chicken/beans/rice
(Bonus) Pre Poo - cheapie con with olive oil
(Bonus) Co wash - CON nourish conditioner
(Bonus) Relaxer - Gentle treatment regular
Note: nexxus may be getting replaced by Herbal essences LTR...

 

[so1913]

I so didn't follow the instructions!!! LOL!!!

READING is fundamental!

 

[meka]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Keracare 1st Lather
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -Keracare Hydrating Detangling
3. Protein conditioner -Aphogee
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Keracare Humecto
5. Flat iron -Chi
6. hair oil -Queeny's concotion or Kemi
7. Blow dryer -Dont have on
8. Leave in -Lacio Lacio or Keracare Leave in
9. Homemade concoction -My Castor, jojoba, and olive oil mis
10. Regimen -Shampoo Deep Condition once a week, Twist out..
(Bonus) Growth aid -Queeny's concotion, BT, Lenzi's Request
(Bonus) Pre Poo -my homemade concotion
(Bonus) Co wash -aussie moist
(Bonus) Relaxer -SE or Affirm
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[aziza]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Kenra Clarifying poo and Nexxus Aloe Rid
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Keracare Hydrating Detangling
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min, emergencee
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Nexxus Humectress mixed with castor oil.
5. Flat iron -FHI
6. hair oil - Coconut Oil and Castor Oil
7. Blow dryer - CHI Turbo
8. Leave in - Organics Hair Mayo Leave-in
9. Homemade concoction - MN/MTG mix
10. Regimen - Shampoo once every 2 weeks or 1x a week depending on how my hair is feeling. DC 1x a week. Moisturize every other day. Use MN/MTG mixture when I remember. Wear hair in a bun or twists. Detangle once a week when I DC or Co wash.
(Bonus) Growth aid - MN and MTG
(Bonus) Pre Poo -Apretadora
(Bonus) Co wash - Nexxus Humetress
(Bonus) Relaxer - None

 

[cieramichele]

If youre a pj, STICK with what you posted lol.

 

[ajacks]

1. Clarifying Shampoo: ACV, AO Swimmer’s Shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo: B4A Max Moisture and Gro Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner: AO GPB
4. Moisturizing conditioner: AO Honey Suckle Rose
5. Flat iron: Sedu
6. Hair oil: EVCO, Castor Oil
7. Blow dryer: Gold N’ Hot Soft Bonnet Dryer (I really want a Pibbs)
8. Leave in: B4A Leave-In Conditioning Post-Treatment
9. Homemade concoction: MN, EVCO, EVOO and Essential Oil Blend
10. Regimen: Deep Condition, Wash, Oil, Seal 1x week; scalp massage/growth aids daily
(Bonus) Growth aid: MN mixture, OCT, Gro-Aut, Vitamins
(Bonus) Pre Poo: None
(Bonus) Co wash: None
(Bonus) Relaxer: Optimum Multi-Mineral

 

[MissMusic]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS Creamy Aloe (get's all the gunk out and moisturizes too)
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - J/A/S/O/N/S Sea Kelp Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Henna (makes my hair incredibly strong)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - ORS Replenishing Conditioner
5. Flat iron - CHI (only if I have to use one)
6. hair oil - Castor Oil (however I also love, Grapesee/Jojoba/Coconut oil, yes its one word, lol)
7. Blow dryer - Jlbere hot air brush
8. Leave in - Giovanni Direct
9. Homemade concoction - EO Mix (Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Jojoba/Grapesee Oils)
10. Regimen - Currently Co-Washing Everyother day; Otherwise wash once a week, moisturize nightly, EO mix applied to scalp once a week.
(Bonus) Growth aid - Futurebiotic's Hair Skin and Nails Vitamin's, Flaxseed Oil
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Burt's Bee's Avocado Pree Poo or Oil
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave Humectant (Makes hair feel wonderful)
(Bonus) Relaxer - ORS Lye (never burns me and I do have a sensitive scalp)

 

[RedVelvet310]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - CON red label mixed with baking soda (it clarifies but doesn't make my hair too dry)
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - CON red label alone
3. Protein conditioner - ORS Mayonnaise and in emergency situations when i need immediate breakage repair I use 2min aPHogee reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - I'm still looking for one.. right now I use ORS replenishing condish and HE Hello Hydration... but I wanna find a better moisturizing DC.. I'm probably gonna buy a Dominican or Brazilian DC when I go down to Florida
5. Flat iron - Don't use flat irons
6. hair oil - Coconut Oil =) mmm coconut oil *drool*
7. Blow dryer - Don't have one
8. Leave in - HE Hello Hydration mixed with equal parts coconut oil (sooo hydrating)
9. Homemade concoction - My HE mixed with Coconut oil lol I felt so pround when I made it.. its so simple and juvenile but meh
10. Regimen - CoWash everyday (or otherday), Shampp and DC once a week
(Bonus) Growth aid - I use a mixture of MN/sulfur 8/coconut oil when I have braids or weaves in my hair.. it works =)
(Bonus) Pre Poo - I don't prepoo
(Bonus) Co wash - HE Hello Hydration
(Bonus) Relaxer - I'm natural but if I do decide to relax again I'd probably go with Phyto

 

[danigurl18]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave Clarifying
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - NTM
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min treatment
4. Moisturizing conditioner - NTM
5. Flat iron - dont use one
6. hair oil - Aphogee Essential Oils
7. Blow dryer - dont use one
8. Leave in - Redken Anti-snap
9. Homemade concoction - not yet
10. Regimen - not set
(Bonus) Growth aid - BT
(Bonus) Pre Poo -n/a
(Bonus) Co wash -Suave Humectant
(Bonus) Relaxer - never again

 

[gmw]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave/VO5 with evoo, honey, and baking soda
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Suave/VO5 with evoo, honey, coconut milk
3. Protein conditioner - yogurt, suave, honey, castor oil, and one egg
4. Moisturizing conditioner - N/A
5. Flat iron - N/A
6. hair oil - evoo, castor oil
7. Blow dryer - N/A
8. Leave in - Giovanni Direct, QB Heavy Cream
9. Homemade concoction - seaweed concoction
10. Regimen - I change this quite often.. I like to co-wash daily until I want a style for while, then I wash every 4-6 days,
(Bonus) Growth aid - None, just let my hair do its thing
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Homemade concoction #8
(Bonus) Co wash - Suave/VO5 bumped up
(Bonus) Relaxer - None

 

[bbdgirl]

I'll give you a category and you have to post your favorite brand/method. Explanations are welcome but try to be straight to the point. To make this easier, just copy and paste.

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS creamy aloe
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - CON/GD smooth as silk
3. Protein conditioner - Profectiv growth masque
4. Moisturizing conditioner - bio-infusion hydrating balm/garnier strength and repair
5. Flat iron - CHI
6. hair oil - castor oil/coconut oil
7. Blow dryer - don't use one
8. Leave in - garnier length and strenth leave in/GD leave in
9. Homemade concoction - add SAA and Honeyquat to conditioners/relaxers
10. Regimen - wash hair 2x/wk, DC 2x/wk, protein as needed, airdry, flexirod rollersets, braidouts or wash n goes
(Bonus) Growth aid - sulfur 8
(Bonus) Pre Poo - don't pre-poo
(Bonus) Co wash - Tresemme thermal recovery, HE LTR
(Bonus) Relaxer -[/quote] mizani