Official 2010 Ceramides Challenge

[beautyaddict1913]

Still using ceramides and my hair is thriving...ran out of rice bran oil last week so I used peanut oil and Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Moisturizing Condish (has ceramides)...my hair smelled like Jiffy peanut butter from the peanut oil lol, i cant wait to order more rice bran next week!

 

[gorgeoushair]

Just passing through to say Motions Nourish leave in and the Profectiv MegaGrowth line have wheat germ ingredients and if im not mistaken the motions nourish has an actual ceramide ingredient.

I didn't think anyone mentioned this b/c it hasn't been added to the list yet. Also the Profectiv 3 in 1 phase oil from the Damage Phase line has kukui nut oil in it.

Ion Healing Flat Iron Cream has wheat germ oil in it.

 

[halee_J]

I tried the wheat germ oil as a o'n pre-poo, I kinda masked the smell with lavender EO. I like it. Doesn't have the detangling effect like rice bran oil, but it added more elasticity and my hair feels more moisturized.

 

[grow]

i've been dc'ing with ceramides mixed into my moisturizing dc's since last night (i did a Dudley's DRC 28 protein treatment yesterday), and i'm about to take it off now....i cannot wait to see and feel the results!

 

[Sharpened]

Still using ceramides and my hair is thriving...ran out of rice bran oil last week so I used peanut oil and Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Moisturizing Condish (has ceramides)...my hair smelled like Jiffy peanut butter from the peanut oil lol, i cant wait to order more rice bran next week!

I tried the wheat germ oil as a o'n pre-poo, I kinda masked the smell with lavender EO. I like it. Doesn't have the detangling effect like rice bran oil, but it added more elasticity and my hair feels more moisturized.

Y'all making wanna crack open my rice bran oil to see if it can beat castor oil in detangling my hair. I still have a ton of hemp seed oil to use up. *sigh*

 

[LaidBak]

Been consistently using Nexxus Humectress 3 times a week. Its really keeping my hair soft.

 

[grow]

Been consistently using Nexxus Humectress 3 times a week. Its really keeping my hair soft.

LaidBak, i'm so glad you found something that works for you!!!
i also read in another thread you are getting your summer growth spurt!
congratulations! you go girl, you go!

after cowashing, i put two of my favorite ceramides on: kukui and sunflower oils.

 

[Reecie]

Holy crap, GROW. Your starting pic in your siggy was in January 2010? That's alot of growth. Wow!

 

[grow]

Holy crap, GROW. Your starting pic in your siggy was in January 2010? That's alot of growth. Wow!

well ms. Reecie, you go ahead and take your credit because reading your blog and following those practices has produced results!

words cannot express my gratitude!

 

[tri3nity]

I washed with skala g3, dc with mayo, honey & sunflower oil. Used the g3 con as my final rinse and my hair air dried nice and soft!

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I'd like to join the challenge! When I got my trim in Las Vegas, the stylist introduced me to Joico K Pak products. OMG my hair was like . My hair and scalp have never felt so good.

 

[Minty]

currently using Sebastian Light for my cowashing, it has rice bran oil and I really like it. Wow.

also pre-pooing 1x a week with sunflower oil - hair is so silky I don't want to shampoo after.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I had my first successful air dry using Joico K pak poo/ conditioner. I can't believe how soft my hair is and how low heat I used to flat iron my hair. I'm blown away. Products do make a difference! I just realized I used the wrong products but using silicon mix with roller sets made it OK. I have to come up with a regimen to be up to par for this challenge.

 

[taz007]

I'd like to join the challenge! When I got my trim in Las Vegas, the stylist introduced me to Joico K Pak products. OMG my hair was like . My hair and scalp have never felt so good.

Joico ...there is no other!

 

[taz007]

I am still in this challenge! I will be using Hair One for shampoo, Joico Intense Hydrator/Biolage Hydratherapie mix and Redken Anti-Snap leave in every 3 weeks.

I will use Redken Deep Fuel every 8 weeks and half-wig it for an entire year (I may do a reveal in July 2011)

My hair loves ceramides!

 

[grow]

I'd like to join the challenge! When I got my trim in Las Vegas, the stylist introduced me to Joico K Pak products. OMG my hair was like . My hair and scalp have never felt so good.

Joico ...there is no other!

DDTexlaxed, i'm glad you found what works for you, and i can see with your new pictures that it really has made a difference! nice styles!

you and Taz007 make me get my Joico off the slow rotation and into the swing of more use! (i've had it, but been busy using others until i saw your results!)

btw, i put some Always conditioner on last night and just happened to see Wheat Germ Oil in the ingreditents!
we can add it to the list.....it's also got lots of other fabulous ingredients in it, too.

 

[Minty]

I know, Taz makes me want to really get down with the Joico Line. I use a few of their products but I'm going to have to go all out.

 

[TopShelf]

washed and dc this weekend.

cowashed with the marakesh conditioner which has hemp oil in it. after i used the joico recon. i followed up with the salerm wheat germ. sat under the dryer with redken anti-snap and the marakesh detangler which has hemp oil

 

[yodie]

I've been out of the loop for awhile.
It's been years and I still don't have a regimen, but I think I'm just getting around to developing one. I've been wiggin' it forever and I'm just starting to deal with my hair, myself.

So, I'm deciding whether to DC weekly or every other week. Not sure that this is enough DC'ing, but I'm trying to limit my heat. Every other week will eliminate me from the challenge, I know. Condish's I have right now are AO's White Camellia and Pantene (I can add ceramides to that). I need to use a light ceramide oil on my hair weekly. Any suggestions? I have grapeseed oil and I like it, but I don't think it has ceramids.

Any suggestions?
I envy you ladies that have regimens and know exactly what to do for your hair and when.

 

[sqzbly1908]

It's been awhile since I checked in...still using my ceramide filled products...added Kerastase Creme Richesse Soliel to my arsenal...this has been great when taking the kids to amusement parks, water parks since it has UV protection...I just wet my hair - slather it on - and let the sun assist in deep conditioning my hair...

 

[grow]

i'm still using that redken deep fuel you recommended, Sqzbly1908 and it is working o super well for my hair!

it is so full of ceramides!

then, Yodie, i put sunflower (organic), kukui or hemp oil on my hair right out of the shower to get some extra ceramide benifits!
try any of them, you just might find something you like!

hhj ladies!

 

[yodie]

Is Redken deep fuel a protein condish?

I use AO's HSR, GPB and WC, but for some reason I feel like that's not enough.

 

[grow]

Is Redken deep fuel a protein condish?

I use AO's HSR, GPB and WC, but for some reason I feel like that's not enough.

I believe it is, Yodie, but Sqzbly is the expert on it who told me about it.

it is stonger than the AO GPB, though i love the AO, too!

it also lasts up to 8 washes and has ceramides in it.

i started using it as the mid protein step in my perming process because it had worked so well for Sqzbly, but now, it's become a regular part of my hair reggie!

 

[halee_J]

So about a week after trying WhGO, I'm on the fence about it. My hair felt nice but not as good as when I use rice bran/hempseed oil to pre-poo. Maybe I shouldn't use it straight up. its really heavy. The next time I try it I'll will do 50:50 with EVOO a la Reecie. Back to rice bran and hempseed for now.

 

[Yoshi3329]

My natural hair has taken on silk-like quality, it's so surreal! My relaxed ends actually swing! I've never had that before! So exciting!

I'm gonna get me some pure wheat germ oil. Hey, does wheat germ oil linger in the hair? I know it has an unpleasant smell, that's why I'm asking.

 

[Sharpened]

So about a week after trying WhGO, I'm on the fence about it. My hair felt nice but not as good as when I use rice bran/hempseed oil to pre-poo. Maybe I shouldn't use it straight up. its really heavy.

Is it thick like castor oil?

 

[flowinlocks]

Checking in.... Still using my WGO and Hemp oil to prepoo.

 

[Ltown]

Using lacio/lacio, skala leave in, and oil mixes.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I finally came up with a regimen.
Prepoo half hr w. ayervedic oils
wash/condition w Joico k pak poo/conditioner 1 a week
DC with ORS mayo -
wet roller set w. silicon mix & Aphoghee green tea reconsturizer
on Wednesday use hot 6 oil to keep shine
If anyone else has a great regimen, help me out! LOL!

 

[halee_J]

I noticed now I don't need to dampen my hair before adding oils for pre-poos, or cover with a plastic cap. My hair just feels nice and stays that way. i definitely think ceramides have something to do with that. Hempseed oil is now my absolute favorite. I put it in everything, pre-poo, DC, leave-in. My hair just drinks it up