Official 2010 Ceramides Challenge

[RossBoss]

What products/oils will you use? I am using both rice bran oil and kukui nut oil because these were the oils I had on hand when I discovered ceramides a few days ago. I usually cook with my rice bran oil but will be using it for my hair as well. I had to add lemon oil to the kukui nut oil because I could not stand the smell.

How often will you use it? Since it's summer and it's so hot and humid here, plus the fact that I work out and sweat every day, I am co-washing every night so I am using it every night. In addition, I am deep conditioning once a week so it will be in my dc's.

What is your application method? After co-washing, I simply add some conditioner to my hair then either the kukui or rice bran oil and slap it back into a ponytail.

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yep! I am mixing the kukui nut oil in with my Queen Helene deep conditioner in addition to some diatomaceous earth. I dc with heat for about 20 minutes and I must say that my hair is silky, rich and coated with a silk like film after I finish, the DE has a lot to do with this though. I am going to finish up the bottle of kukui nut oil that I have then use rice bran oil exclusively since that is what I fry with anyways.

 

[Lita]

Just going along for the ride...lol

Loving CERAMIDES for real-used the L'Oreal Everstrong reconstruct conditioner/then used the North America Hemp Co dc mask and sealed with North America co Hemp seed oil (hair feels thicker a lot stronger,soft,soft,soft with plenty of shine..




Happy Hair Growing!

 

[knt1229]

I bought some WGO on Monday and I love it. I added some to my caramel treatment I did on Tuesday. I have also been using it to seal my ends. I noticed a difference right away. My hair is less frizzy and the dry fuzzy patch of hair I had in the center of the back of my head is mostly gone.

ETA: I didn't join the challenge. But I wanted to share my results.

 

[yodie]

Switching up my ceramide weapon! Lol..
I'll be using sunflower oil on my entire head, at least every other day.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Do ceramides still work if you use it AFTER another product? I use sunflower oil after applying my diluted Vo5. Does that mean its not getting a chance to do its job?

 

[Nix08]

Do ceramides still work if you use it AFTER another product? I use sunflower oil after applying my diluted Vo5. Does that mean its not getting a chance to do its job?

I use my WGO during my dc (I don't use heat) wash it out and still notice the difference...especially in shine. So I would think you still would get the benefit. Plus I have a conditioner with ceramides in it and wash that out too. So I think you should be ok.

 

[yodie]

Are ladies seeing results with sunflower oil?

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

I use my WGO during my dc (I don't use heat) wash it out and still notice the difference...especially in shine. So I would think you still would get the benefit. Plus I have a conditioner with ceramides in it and wash that out too. So I think you should be ok.

Thanks! I'm thinking about just mixing the oil in my spray bottle instead of applying them separately. That would still have the same effect as well? Not just the ceramides but moisturizing in general.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Are ladies seeing results with sunflower oil?

I haven't had to do a protein treatment since I started using it. But I also use Nexxus Therappe every 2 weeks so IDK what's doing what.

 

[halee_J]

Do ceramides still work if you use it AFTER another product? I use sunflower oil after applying my diluted Vo5. Does that mean its not getting a chance to do its job?

I think so. My hair definitely feels different using ceramide oils to seal vs. non-ceramide oils.

 

[TopShelf]

using WGO with my dc as i type this.

but i also purchased (although i said i wouldnt) aphogee pro vitamin leave in conditioner as it has wheat germ oil as its number 7 ingredient.

 

[song_of_serenity]

Going to get some monoi oil to mask the wheat germ scent!

Do you think it would be a bad idea to put wheat germ oil in a spray bottle with some glycerine if I kept it in the fridge?

 

[yodie]

Another ceramide question.

Does anyone know if hempseed oil is more beneficial than Sunflower oil?
Do ceramides have to be applied to wet hair to be effective?
I'd like to use sunflower oil daily and DC with hempseed oil or DC with Sunflower if it's just as effective. I don't want to buy another product if one can do it all.
Returned my hempseed oil because of short shelf life.

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Are ladies seeing results with sunflower oil?

So far yes...

My twistout this week was a little shinier than normal. (started using it last week)

ALSO.....

I LOVE sunflower oil for my skin and face...great after shower moisturizer. Keeps my skin soft and supple.

 

[yodie]

So far yes...

My twistout this week was a little shinier than normal. (started using it last week)

ALSO.....

I LOVE sunflower oil for my skin and face...great after shower moisturizer. Keeps my skin soft and supple.

Are you seeing any strength/thickness or transformation of ends?
Great for skin and face, huh? Maybe I'll try Sunflower oil on my face and body instead of Grapeseed oil. I like that Sunflower isn't heavy and doesn't have that peanutty smell.
I returned my hempseed oil when I found out it doesn't have a long shelf life. I don't want to throw $ away.

I'm looking for a ceramide oil that will transform my hair. I notice that most products have wheat germ oil or hempseed oil.

 

[Reecie]

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WELCOME LADIES!!​

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I hope ceramides are treating you well. How are things going for you?

 

[song_of_serenity]

Thank you so much!

 

[yodie]

Decided to buy smaller bottle of hempseed and prepoo with that. I'll use Sunflower oil daily. Its light and gives a nice sheen.

So, I'm ready! Got my Hairfinity, Ceramides, protein shakes, drinking plenty of water and exercising.

 

[sqzbly1908]

Haven't checked in lately...still using various ceramidal condishes....have been dc'ing on dry hair with L'Oreal Mega Moisture - rinsing out in the morning and following up with Humectress (as a leave in) and clipping up (lazy days - and there have A LOT of those)

Other times...still using L'Occitance, Kerastase, Redken Extreme (Deep Fuel, Anti-Snap) Philip B., Alterna, etc.....(just realized that it was that many...smh)

 

[southerncitygirl]

i am not a part of this challenge but wanted to share my testimony:

i have been a ao poo/condish user for yrs and never thought anything of it. about a month ago i started to co-wash with tresemme naturals and noticed my hair though it wasn't unmanageable but became quite frizzy and i couldn't figure out why.the condish was slippy but my curl pattern was fuzzy and my twistouts didn't last as long. this past thursday i made a pre-poo of avocado, water and wgo in the blender and slathered it into my strands. i covered with a plastic bag and a shower cap. i poo'ed with a mix of wgo, aowc and ao j.a.y (added saa and wgo), then conditioned with aowc and more wgo. my hair is almost back to normal and from here on out if i co-wash ceramides must be added to my condish.....what a difference of not using these (ceramides)for a month makes!

 

[Zawaj]

Okay this is what I've noticed after about a week of consistent use:

My nape and edges had been getting really tangly; I think was a result of overprocessing. Now my nape and edges are really soft and smooth. The nape is so soft that my curls are not even defined (while dry) it's just fluffy.

I've been using hempseed oil and wheatgerm oil together.

 

[schipperchow1]

Since increasing my ceramide usage, I noticed that I have to minimize coconut oil because then my hair gets crunchy. I never experienced that witch coconut oil before. I also don't need to use as much product to get results.

 

[Minty]

Went to the salon yesterday for a trim, consult and style. Although she stated my hair was weak (yup, I overprocessed my relaxer on Monday), when she trimmed she took only a little more than I did when I dusted my hair after the relaxer.

I said to her before we started "I like my hair, but I want it healthy so take off what needs to go" She is a master cutter so I was very very confident in her ability.

WOW, when she was done, I looked up and said, that's it. She said "you didn't need anymore - if I took more, it would be a cut..."

YEA!!!

I couldn't tell you how happy I was.

(Now to get my reconstructors going - work on that weak hair )

 

[lamaria211]

:attention:someone please tell me the ceramide in silicon mix and is it the same thing as silicon mass???????

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I just went into my stash and pulled out a tube of Fekkai Shea Butter Hair Mask. It contains Safflower seed oil, Sunflower Seed oil, Macadamia seed oil, etc. I'm going to try this straight without adding anything. I didn't know this was a Ceramide conditioner!

 

[Zawaj]

Went to the salon yesterday for a trim, consult and style. Although she stated my hair was weak (yup, I overprocessed my relaxer on Monday), when she trimmed she took only a little more than I did when I dusted my hair after the relaxer.

I said to her before we started "I like my hair, but I want it healthy so take off what needs to go" She is a master cutter so I was very very confident in her ability.

WOW, when she was done, I looked up and said, that's it. She said "you didn't need anymore - if I took more, it would be a cut..."

YEA!!!

I couldn't tell you how happy I was.

(Now to get my reconstructors going - work on that weak hair )

That's great! Finding a good stylist is hard to find. I almost professed my love to my new and awesome stylist .

I'm overprocessed to around the perimeter of my hair and about half my length . I had a stylist do a "corrective" and overprocessed me something awful . I thought I'd have to get an epic hair cut but luckily I was able to hold on to some length. I think we may be length twins Hijabi .

What reconstructors are you using to strengthen your hair?

 

[song_of_serenity]

I see why I stopped using silicon mix. My scalp is as dry as the Sahara!!! Yuck. :/
Beyond that, still using the hemp, wheat germ oil and doing well.

 

[Zawaj]

I see why I stopped using silicon mix. My scalp is as dry as the Sahara!!! Yuck. :/
Beyond that, still using the hemp, wheat germ oil and doing well.

I did not like Silicon Mix either although I haven't tried it as a relaxed haired person.

 

[Minty]

Because my hair is weak and not breaking, I will not go with heavy protein reconstructors. I get a fairly descent amount of regular protein with Redken Anti-Snap, which I use after every time my hair is washed/rinsed.

{Plus, I have fine/medium (NON-COARSE) strands - so the amount of protein I use can be consistent for long stretches, but it can not be heavy.}

this week: I'll be using Redken Extreme and follow up with Anti-Snap.
The next DC will be Rolland Una Reconstructor (it isn't a heavy reconstructor)

next 2-3 weeks after: And then I will DC w/steam 2x a week with Rolland until its used up (about 3 more uses)

I'll cont. co-wasing w/Sebastian Light and Kenra Moisture 1-2x/wk

And I'll be using my megatek mix 2-3x a/week at night

Daily I use a bit of Phyto 7 Hydrating creme on my ends followed by one pump of my oils mix (Hemp,Sunflower,Coconut,Camellia,Jojoba,etc)

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For anyone else that has weak hair, I would also suggest the following options:

Joico K-pak
Sebastian Penetrait
Aphogee 2min (but there are stipulations to this product)

 

[Ronnieaj]

I added WGO to my DC today, and my hair was SO easy to comb through afterward! The difference was actually shocking, because I normally add oils to my DC and still don't get this amount of slip and softness afterward. This is my second week adding it to my DC, and I this will become a regular .