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[Optimistic]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Garnier Fructise Hydrating Curls
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Garnier Fructise Hydrating Curls
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 Min Keratin Reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Suave Humectant
5. Flat iron - Dont own one
6. Hair oil - Coconut Oil
7. Blow dryer - dryer bonnet... used for deep condiioning sometimes
8. Leave in - Mixed Chicks
9. Homemade concoction - none at the moment
10. Regimen - co-wash every other day, clarify and deep condition sunday, protien tretment on wed with a deep condtion right after
(Bonus) Growth aid - none at the moment
(Bonus) Pre Poo - I don't pre poo
(Bonus) Co wash - co wash every other day
(Bonus) Relaxer - I dont relax, im natural

 

[CA*Nappy]

This sounds like a good list for way back when and might be still good for today. Any updates or new list items to add?

 

[MsPlatinumbsf]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Hair one
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -Aussie
3. Protein conditioner -MNT, Aphogee
4. Moisturizing conditioner -VO55. Flat iron -None...have not flat iron in forever do not even own one
6. hair oil -Coconut, Jojoba, Vitamin E, Sweet Almond
7. Blow dryer -None-air dry only
8. Leave in -Giovanni Direct Leave in
9. Homemade concoction -NA
10. Regimen -Co wash every other day and DC 2x wk, moisture daily and baggy ends daily and Juicey.
(Bonus) Growth aid -Mega T, BeeMine and Castor oil
(Bonus) Pre Poo -oils, aussie con and honey
(Bonus) Co wash -VO5, HE, MnT
(Bonus) Relaxer - Silk Elements

 

[silenttullip]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Chagrin Valley Summer Sunshine or Terax Latte
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Don't have a favorite yet but Giovanni 50/50 is ok
3. Protein conditioner - AOGPB
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Daily Conditioner
5. Flat iron -Hana Professional
6. hair oil -coconut oil / wheat germ oil (I alternate)
7. Blow dryer -no clue
8. Leave in - MyHoneyChild Type 3 Creme
9. Homemade concoction -hehe my spritzer with water, jojoba, evco, eucalyp, t.t., lav, oils and aloe vera gel
10. Regimen -prepoo, deepcondition, wash, acv rinse, leave in, detangle, oil or tightlycurly method sometimes
(Bonus) Growth aid - burdock root & nettle mix & futurebiotics hair skin and nails
(Bonus) Pre Poo - jojoba oil
(Bonus) Relaxer -when I was relaxed I LOOOOOVED Soft&Beautiful Botanicals for sensitive scalp hehe I even have one in the bathroom incase I feel like a texlax lol

 

[dede1129]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Main N Tail/Mega Tek
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Conditioner
5. Flat iron -CHI
6. hair oil -coconut oil
7. Blow dryer -Hot N Gold
8. Leave in - Aphoghee Leave in
9. Homemade concoction -my juice (Water, coconut oil, 14 in 1 Hawaiian Silky)
10. Regimen -Shampoo and condition 1X weekly, DC 1X weekly, Air dry, Co wash 3X weekly, moisturize daily with my Juice!
(Bonus) Growth aid - Biotin, WGO
(Bonus) Relaxer -Texlax with ORS, No Lye, Normal

 

[KinkyGenius]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Elucence Volume Clarifying Shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Aubrey Organics GPB (LIGHT) & Elucence Extended Moisture Repair Treatment (MEDIUM/HARD)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
5. Flat iron - Sedu
6. Hair Oil - Camellia Seed Oil (SEALANT) & Avocado Oil (add to DCs)
7. Blow dryer - Sedu
8. Leave in - N/A
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Regimen - Too lazy to type out my regimen
(Bonus) Growth aid - Never used one
(Bonus) Co wash - TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
(Bonus) Relaxer - Linange Shea Butter Relaxer

 

[SimJam]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave clarifying
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - African Black Soap
3. Protein conditioner - Lamaur Bone Marrow
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Queen Helen cholesterol
5. Flat iron - dont have one yet, but Imma get a SEDU
6. hair oil - avocado
7. Blow dryer -
8. Leave in - HE LTR or breaks over
9. Homemade concoction - glycerine/water/aloevera juice
10. Regimen - poo wash every 2 weeks before I re-twist, co-wash inbetween. DC with every wash (moisture or protein) --- juice and seal every day
(Bonus) Growth aid - MT/MN/Sulphur
(Bonus) Pre Poo - - Olive oil
(Bonus) Co wash - Aussie moist

 

[JJamiah]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Ion Clarifying Shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Hair One Olive Oil/Tea Tree
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 step, Aphogee 2 minute
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Silk Elements Megasilk
5. Flat iron - Herstyler
6. hair oil - Argan Oil
7. Blow dryer - Jilbere Porcelain Series
8. Leave in - APhogee Leave in and NTM Silk Touch
9. Homemade concoction - N/A
10. Regimen - See Fotki
(Bonus) Growth aid - N/A
(Bonus) Pre Poo - N/A
(Bonus) Co wash - Hair One Olive Oil/Tea Tree
(Bonus) Relaxer - MOTIONS Hair relaxer Regular

 

[afrikurl]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -N/A
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -TJ nourish spa
3. Protein conditioner - Palmer's protein pak- Aphogee (the second step)
4. Moisturizing conditioner -AOHSR
5. Flat iron - my cheap one from remington
6. hair oil -castor
7. Blow dryer - conair tourmaline/ionic
8. Leave in - Long aid curl activator
9. Homemade concoction - nettle, aloe vera, water, glycerine
10. Regimen - wash, DC, detangle weekly. PS, moisturize, seal- Aphogee once a month.
(Bonus) Growth aid -
(Bonus) Pre Poo -
(Bonus) Co wash -
(Bonus) Relaxer -

 

[bimtheduck]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Kenra Clarifying shampoo

2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - loreal ever pure

3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 min

4. Moisturizing conditioner - NTM

5. Flat iron - SEDU. dont have this yet but its the one i really want to buy!

6. hair oil - coconut oil

7. Blow dryer -I have a Remington but i hardly use it. once in the past 6 months.

8. Leave in - Giovanni Direct leave in

9. Homemade concoction - I'm gonna have to say Qhemet Biologics BRBC. I don't make it but someone else does so technically its a homemade concotion.

Regimen- shampoo and DC weekly, moisturize and seal nightly. protein weekly

(Bonus) Growth aid - mega tek

(Bonus) Pre Poo - wheat germ oil mix with any conditioner i no longer care for. right now its wheat germ oil and biotera ultra hydrating conditioner.

(Bonus) Co wash - HE LTR or HE hello hydration.

(Bonus) Relaxer - ive never been able to tell the difference between relaxers. while I was in college my stylist used Mizani and the stylist I have now uses Affirim fiberguard mild.

 

[Nightingale]

2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Joico Moisture Recovery
3. Protein conditioner - Joico K-Pak
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Joico Moisture Recovery
5. Deep Conditioner - Joico MR Treatment Balm
8. Leave in - Kinky Curly Knot Today
9. Daily Moisturizer - Mizani Coconut Souffle mixed with coconut oil and avocado butter
10. Regimen - Daily rinsing and conditioning, daily moisturizing, weekly DCs
Growth aid - MT with MSM added
Relaxer - Linange Texturizer

 

[AnotherLevel]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Curls Clarifying Shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Giovanni Smooth as Silk
3. Protein conditioner - Aubrey Organics GPB or regular DC + 1 egg
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Shescentit Banana Brulee, KBB Lucious Locks Moisture Mask or Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana Deep Fix, mixed with Giovanni 50/50, castor oil, olive oil, and honey.
5. Flat iron - None
6. hair oil - Castor Oil (cold pressed)[/FONT]
7. Blow dryer - None
8. Leave in - Shescentit CoCo Cream
9. Homemade concoction - See DC above
10. Regimen - Prepoo, wash, DC, and band 1x per week, cowash and band 1x per week (if there's time). Flat twist or cornrow nightly. Unravel and fluff in the morning.
(Bonus) Growth aid - JBCO (on edges only)[/FONT]
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Vatika oil and EVOO mixed
(Bonus) Co wash - Shecentit Super Soft Honey Conditioing Rinse
(Bonus) Relaxer - None... 1 year natural.

 

[lovelexi]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - HE Degunkify, will try Nexxus Aloe Rid next
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Nexxus.
3. Protein conditioner -Aphogee, will be Nexxus Emergencee
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Nexxus Hydrating Deep Conditioner
5. Flat iron - Something I got from Marshall's. Good stuff. To bad I dont use direct heat anymore lol
6. hair oil - grape seed, jojoba and castor oil
7. Blow dryer - umm...idk
8. Leave in -bee mine hair milk, bee mine juicy spritz, aphogee pro-vitamin leave-in
9. Homemade concoction - none as of yet
10. Regimen - shampoo 1x week, co wash 1x week. DC 2x week. daily moisturizing and sealing
(Bonus) Growth aid - bee mine growth serum w/sulfur, gnc ultra nourish hair vitamins
(Bonus) Pre Poo - my mix of oils
(Bonus) Co wash - HE None of Your Frizzness. Cant wait to try Aussie Moist and Vo5
(Bonus) Relaxer -Mizani
will invest in some evco. also im beginning to realize my hair loves the nexxus line of shampoos and conditioners

 

[Incognitus]

bumping for updates

 

[Amoreofcurls]

1. Clarifying Shampoo -Suave Daily Clarf. Shamp
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo -Elasta QP creme conditioning shamp.
3. Protein conditioner - N/A
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Aussie moist
5. Flat iron -Chi
6. hair oil -Crisco!
7. Blow dryer -N/A
8. Leave in -Giovanni Direct Leave in
9. Homemade concoction - my DC cocktail (cocktail)Lekair Cholesterol Plus,Matrix Conditioning Balm, Silicon Mix,EQP Intense Fortifying Conditioner, AO Honey Suckle Rose, 2 tbsps of cassia
10. Regimen - right now, 2-3 week, clarifying & DCing biweekliy
(Bonus) Growth aid -N/A
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Vatika Oil
(Bonus) Co wash -Aussie Moist

 

[Diva_Esq]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Elucence Moisture Acidifying Shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Aussie Moist 3-Minute Miracle
3. Protein conditioner - Giovanni Protein
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Aussie Moist, Joico Moisture Recovery Balm, Herbal Essence Hydralicious
5. Flat iron - Infrashine with Chi Silk Infusion & Redken Heat Glide & Sabino Moisture Block Serums
6. hair oil - EVOO, Mizani Coconut Souffle, Keracare Gloss
7. Blow dryer - I can't remember the kind I have at home but it works, I also have a Gold N Hot sit under
8. Leave in - Aussie Moist Conditioner, Victoria's Secret So Sexy Nourish, Shea Moisture Curl Smoothie
9. Homemade concoction - Conditioner, EVOO & Honey
10. Regimen - daily cowashing, once a week deep conditioning, varied wash n go
(Bonus) Growth aid - Be Beautiful vitamins by GNC
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Me no likie
(Bonus) Co wash -Aussie Moist 3-Minute Miracle with the Ouidad Double Detangler comb
(Bonus) Relaxer - NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[winona]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Kenra
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Elucence Moisture Benefits
3. Protein conditioner - Emergencia (Dominican)
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Silicon Mix (Dominican)
5. Flat iron - Hana Elite
6. Hair oil - Homemade mix (Argan/Rice Bran/Castor Oi)
7. Blow dryer - dryer bonnet...T3 blowdryer/ PIBBS 514
8. Leave in - Homemade mix
9. Homemade concoction - Sealing Oil/leave in/twisting cream
10. Regimen - co-wash whenever my hair needs it during the week, poo and deep condition on the weekend, protien treatment as needed
(Bonus) Growth aid - Was Sulfur mix (aloe vera juice/sublimed sulfur/JBCO)
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Neem Oil Mix (homemade mix)
(Bonus) Co wash - Aussie Moist
(Bonus) Relaxer - I dont relax, im natural
(Bonus) BKT - QOD Gold

 

[Dee Raven]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Nioxin #5
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Nexxus Therappe
3. Protein conditioner - don't have a fave but I've used Emergencee, Aphogee and Henna, they are all good.
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Nexxus Humectress
5. Flat iron - Sedu
6. hair oil - Vatika
7. Blow dryer -
8. Leave in - Vatika
9. Homemade concoction -
10. Regimen -
(Bonus) Growth aid -
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Olive Oil
(Bonus) Co wash -
(Bonus) Relaxer -

 

[Your Cheeziness]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Keracare 1st Lather
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Keracare Hydrating Detangling shampoo
3. Protein conditioner - Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
5. Flat iron - GHD Classic
6. hair oil - Hot Six Oil
7. Blow dryer -Solia or CHI Rocket
8. Leave in - (Don't really use one consistently)
9. Homemade concoction - (Nada)
10. Regimen - Shampoo, Condition, Heat Protectant, Blow Dry, Flat Iron every 7-10 days
(Bonus) Growth aid - Megatek
(Bonus) Pre Poo - (Nada)
(Bonus) Co wash - Herbal Essence anything None of Your Friziness
(Bonus) Relaxer - MIzani Butter Blends Sensitive Scalp

 

[PJaye]

1. Chelating Shampoo – Quantum Clarifying Shampoo

2. Moisturizing Shampoo – Elasta QP Crème Conditioning Shampoo (old formula)

3. Protein Treatment – Colorful Neutral Protein Filler

4. Moisturizing Conditioner – Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm

5. Flat Iron – Jilbere Ceramix Xtreme

6. Hair Oil – Castor Oil

7. Blow Dryer – N/A

8. Leave In – Darcy’s Botanicals Daily Leave-in

9. Homemade Concoction – Daily Refresher: distilled water and essential oils

10. Regimen - Shampoo & DC once a week with a weekly co-wash during the summer months; air drying; protein treatments as needed; daily refreshing with water-EO mixture

(Bonus) Growth Aid – N/A

(Bonus) Pre Poo – detangling prior to shampooing using Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner (currently experimenting with aloe vera juice as a detangler)

(Bonus) Co-Wash – Yes to Carrots Pampering Hair Conditioner

(Bonus) Relaxer – N/A

 

[cherxy777]

I'm relaxed FYI
1. Clarifying Shampoo - ORS creamy aloe/CON moisturizing & detangling (new formula)
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - CON moisturizing & detangling (new formula)
3. Protein conditioner -ORS Replenishing Pak (not the bottle, just the paks)
4. Moisturizing conditioner -Keracare Humecto Gold label (only on ends - driest)
5. Flat iron -Babyliss Nano Titanium 1 inch (use on 20-23)
6. hair oil -EVOO
7. Blow dryer -Andis Styler Dryer
8. Leave in -S-curl
9. Homemade concoction -none at the moment
10. Regimen -wash once a week, and deep condition with every wash
(Bonus) Growth aid - Hair, Skin, Nails Supplement (walmart) and daily vitamins
(Bonus) Pre Poo -EVOO
(Bonus) Co wash -none at this moment
(Bonus) Relaxer -Design Essentials Sensitive (hard hair, soft scalp syndrome lol)

 

[cherxy777]

Waiting for the day when i can get to a longer hair length and cut down on the products that I use to maybe 3 - 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 leave-in ... it'll be a challenge but worth it.

 

[rosieposey]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - ACV rinse
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Deva Care No-Poo
3. Protein conditioner - Joico K-Pak,
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Miss Keys 10 en 1 (deep conditioner)
5. Flat iron -I want a FHI or Sedu.... right now I have an ION from Sally's
6. hair oil - HairVeda Vatika Oil
7. Blow dryer - I rarely touch it ....Remington
8. Leave in - Kimmaytube leave in(I add glycerin to my mix right now)
9. Homemade concoction - My spray to refresh my braids ( I have to add whose's recipe it is)
10. Regimen - Poo 1 a week. DC w/ heat 1 a week. Protein every 2 weeks. Cowash 1 a week. Clarify (once a month, I get lazy)
(Bonus) Growth aid - None really. I use oils to keep my scalp from itching.
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Vatika oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil
(Bonus) Co wash - Tresemme or HE Hello Hydration (love this stuff)
(Bonus) Relaxer -NONE.... Natural for 3 years(next month)

 

[lilliz6]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Giovanni 50/50 Shampoo
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Giovanni Smooth as Silk
3. Protein conditioner - Giovanni Exteme Protein Conditioner
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Giovanni Smooth as Silk
5. Flat iron - FhI EPS
6. hair oil - Argan, castor, jojoba
7. Blow dryer - CHI Hand Shot
8. Leave in - Giovanni VitPro & Direct Leave In
9. Homemade concoction - Kimmaytube leave in
10. Regimen - Shampo/ Condition once a week to once a month depending on hairstyle except for heat tools. Moisturize and seal daily.
(Bonus) Growth aid - liquid vitamins occasionally
(Bonus) Pre Poo - none....need to actually try this and a oil rinse
(Bonus) Co wash - Giovanni Smooth as Silk
(Bonus) Relaxer - None

 

[manter26]

1. Clarifying Shampoo - Suave (only one I've ever used)
2. Moisturizing/Detangling Shampoo - Sally's PM knock off Tea Tree Body Bar (yes, bath soap)
3. Protein conditioner - I don't know, I rotate ApHoghee, CPR, Ion Reconstructor...all the same to me
4. Moisturizing conditioner - Aussie Moist 3 min Miracle x10000000 LOVE this stuff
5. Flat iron - Maxiglide, BaByliss combo...one pass with each
6. hair oil - Argon oil in the blue spray bottle from Sally's smells like a sexy man having his way with my hair
7. Blow dryer - eh, BaByliss came with my flat iron (but I need one that has a comb attachment)
8. Leave in - Shea Moisture Curl and Style Milk!!!
9. Homemade concoction - sometimes I add water to things and put them in spray bottles...that's the extent of my concocting
10. Regimen - liking daily co-washing and going, right now (C&G is better but my hair wants to be free)
(Bonus) Growth aid - Megatek
(Bonus) Pre Poo - Good ol' fashioned VO5 (hate the stuff otherwise)
(Bonus) Co wash - Aussie 3 Min Miracle (the on in the funny bottle) and a few Big Lots finds
(Bonus) Relaxer - does Riesling count? hair relaxer- n/a

Add Deep Conditioner: Has been for 6 years now and will remain Le Kair Cholesterol