2011 Ceramides Challenge

[cia_garces]

I just found out they opened a Big Lots about 10 mins away :bouncegre Why I am just finding out (they opened in November) is another topic for another day! But I'm headed there today to see if they have any Skala.

Everytime I see anything about Skala and Big Lots, I think about the thread where the OP posted pics of MOUNTAINS of Skala she had. To this day, I still haven't seen any Skala or even know what the benefits of using it are, but I will ALWAYS remember that poster.

But to stay on topic, I'm on the fence about joining this challenge. I fell off the wagon with the other 3-4 challenges I was in, not b/c I didn't want to stick with them, but b/c I had some SERIOUS hair setbacks. My hair is doing better now, but you know how it is when you get thrown off your rhythm? It takes a while to get back on it. *sigh* I'll see how I feel about it and check back in next weekend.

 

[chelseatiara]

I would like to join!!

What ceramide oils/products will you be using?
African Pride Olive Miracle Growth oil, and Africa's Best Herbal Oil

How will you be using them? (pre-poo, shampoo, DC, leave-in, sealing etc)
pre-poos/oil rinses, sealing, conditioners for DCs, and cowashes

How often will you be using them?
2x a week at least

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

I bought some Safflower oil today it says Expeller Pressed, is this a good one? I also got more GO.

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[halee_J]

Everytime I see anything about Skala and Big Lots, I think about the thread where the OP posted pics of MOUNTAINS of Skala she had. To this day, I still haven't seen any Skala or even know what the benefits of using it are, but I will ALWAYS remember that poster.

But to stay on topic, I'm on the fence about joining this challenge. I fell off the wagon with the other 3-4 challenges I was in, not b/c I didn't want to stick with them, but b/c I had some SERIOUS hair setbacks. My hair is doing better now, but you know how it is when you get thrown off your rhythm? It takes a while to get back on it. *sigh* I'll see how I feel about it and check back in next weekend.

If you are referring to me, I wasn't that poster; maybe Americka? She had a whole Skala University I hope you get back into your hair rhythm soon, I know how that goes We'll be here, feel free to hang around and chit chat

 

[cia_garces]

If you are referring to me, I wasn't that poster; maybe Americka? She had a whole Skala University I hope you get back into your hair rhythm soon, I know how that goes We'll be here, feel free to hang around and chit chat

@ the bolded!!! I was referring to the OP of that particular thread. It took me a while to understand your reply. I guess I should have been clearer. Here's the thread I was making reference to. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/hair-care-tips-product-review-discussion/518099-so-may-problem.html If you ever have some spare time to read through the thread and need a good laugh, I say take it. The GIFs alone make it worth the read. And heads up, Breenique (the OP of that thread) mentioned that her PJism was worse than those initial pictures.

Thanks for the invite. I'm pretty sure I'll be around for chit chat. I've had questions since I first saw a most recent thread about ceramides, so I'll def be around.

 

[Minty]

expeller pressed is good. Some oils they don't make/label as "unrefined" so in those instances pressed is its equivalent - I believe that's how it goes.

 

[halee_J]

@ the bolded!!! I was referring to the OP of that particular thread. It took me a while to understand your reply. I guess I should have been clearer. Here's the thread I was making reference to. http://www.longhaircareforum.com/hair-care-tips-product-review-discussion/518099-so-may-problem.html If you ever have some spare time to read through the thread and need a good laugh, I say take it. The GIFs alone make it worth the read. And heads up, Breenique (the OP of that thread) mentioned that her PJism was worse than those initial pictures.

Thanks for the invite. I'm pretty sure I'll be around for chit chat. I've had questions since I first saw a most recent thread about ceramides, so I'll def be around.

Ohhhhh I understand now, I remember that thread. I must be a real PJ because when I saw it I was like "What the problem is?"

 

[renren]

Goodness, renren your hair is gorg! I'd say you're @ the bottom of BSL. Its a bit tricky because there doesn't appear to be a great difference between BSL and MBL in the pic.

I'm SL right now, hoping to make APL this year Its the biggest hurdle, so I'm giving myself a whole year to do it.

Thanks

Good luck to you.. I am sure you will achieve your goal this year. I saw your progress pics..... thats some amazing growth and thickness you got in such a short space of time girl.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Oh okay, I found it in the market Hollywood brand, less than $5 for a big bottle. Thanks!

expeller pressed is good. Some oils they don't make/label as "unrefined" so in those instances pressed is its equivalent - I believe that's how it goes.

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[baglady215]

Oh okay, I found it in the market Hollywood brand, less than $5 for a big bottle. Thanks!

Please let us know how you like it

 

[Ltown]

I did aloe/wgo HOT today before my shampoo. Use ceramides oils mix to seal.

 

[chelseatiara]

bout to do an oil rinse and dc with AP growth oil...

 

[cia_garces]

Ohhhhh I understand now, I remember that thread. I must be a real PJ because when I saw it I was like "What the problem is?"

So YOU were the Hair Junkie's junkie she was talkin' about.

So I'm in. I don't know what happened. ALL I meant to do was get some coconut oil when I went to Whole Foods. How I walked out with coconut oil AND sunflower oil, I'll never know. Honestly if I didn't get such a janky relaxer yesterday (yeah... there's gonna be a post about that REAL soon), I probably wouldn't be signing up for the thread. But I did, so now I'm in full-court press mode as far as taking care of my hair. The pics that you showed of your own progress with ceramides was a big factor too. I looked at them and thought: . I want THAT kind of progress.

• What ceramide oils/products will you be using? Sunflower oil
• How will you be using them? (pre-poo, shampoo, DC, leave-in, sealing etc) In my DCs and to seal with them. I think I'm gonna mix them with a mixture of oils I already have.
• How often will you be using them? Weekly

 

[JayAnn0513]

Ok My little one is going to be in on this challenge too. I recently started keeping her 4a/4b hair stretched by blowing it out with a round brush on wash day ( once a month or so) so I am hoping that ceramides will keep the damage away.

Tonight I moisturized her with taliah waajid protective mist bodifier, then sealed with this

Ingredients:HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL ,RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL ,PHENOXYETHANOL ,ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ,FRAGRANCE ,C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE ,VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL ,SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL ,OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL ,ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL ,RED 17
Which I love by the way!!So I pretty much consider it a ceramide, but the grapeseed oil is kiinda low on the list. So I also added some Hemp oil and WGO after I used about 1/6 of it. I really like it, it smells great and it makes her dull sandy brown hair shine and keeps it moist longer. I did a braid and curl type style so we will see how it looks tomorrow.

 

[halee_J]

bout to do an oil rinse and dc with AP growth oil...

Hey chelsea, what's AP growth oil? African pride? I love how that stuff smells

So YOU were the Hair Junkie's junkie she was talkin' about.

So I'm in. I don't know what happened. ALL I meant to do was get some coconut oil when I went to Whole Foods. How I walked out with coconut oil AND sunflower oil, I'll never know. Honestly if I didn't get such a janky relaxer yesterday (yeah... there's gonna be a post about that REAL soon), I probably wouldn't be signing up for the thread. But I did, so now I'm in full-court press mode as far as taking care of my hair. The pics that you showed of your own progress with ceramides was a big factor too. I looked at them and thought: . I want THAT kind of progress.

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• What ceramide oils/products will you be using? Sunflower oil
• How will you be using them? (pre-poo, shampoo, DC, leave-in, sealing etc) In my DCs and to seal with them. I think I'm gonna mix them with a mixture of oils I already have.
• How often will you be using them? Weekly

@ the bolded. Glad you decided to join us Thank you, I hope you get the same great benefit I have from ceramides Like everything else, consistency is key -I stuck, and still stick to the reggie.

Ok My little one is going to be in on this challenge too. I recently started keeping her 4a/4b hair stretched by blowing it out with a round brush on wash day ( once a month or so) so I am hoping that ceramides will keep the damage away.

Tonight I moisturized her with taliah waajid protective mist bodifier, then sealed with this

Ingredients:HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL ,RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL ,PHENOXYETHANOL ,ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ,FRAGRANCE ,C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE ,VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL ,SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL ,OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL ,ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL ,RED 17
Which I love by the way!!So I pretty much consider it a ceramide. I also added some Hemp oil and WGO after I used about 1/6 of it. I really like it, it smells great and it makes her dull sandy brown hair shine.

Oh I like TW mist bodyfier. Makes my ng lie down like I save it for when I'm deep into my stretch like 5months + it will be going back into the rotation soon. That proclaim oil has some really great ingredients. I agree, hemp oil is grrrreaaat for shine

 

[chelseatiara]

sealed tonight with AP Growth oil..

 

[baglady215]

Sealed with hemp oil... Loving the hemp oil but I can't wait to try grapeseed oil.

BTW, Anti snap is the bizness!!!

 

[Shay72]

I added Gleau oil to Shea Moisture Deep Conditioning Masque and steamed with it. My hair feels really good. I actually pulled my hair into a ponytail tonight and I just knew I would have to wait until a year post big chop bc my hair is tightly coiled. I will be rocking a ponytail tomorrow.

 

[Renee29]

I'd like to join the challange as well! I'll be using a variety of products to include AOHR, Biolage, Humectress and Joico.
I'll continue to use them in pre-poo's, DC's and sealing on occasions; probably daily or weekly depending on the process im doing.

 

[MiWay]

I don't really like the Lustrasilk Shea Cholesterol because it leaves my hair feeling coated (and a little dry), so I decided to add my Hot Six Oil to it......no change. I'll continue using until it runs out, but I'll probably go back to AOs for my DCs.

 

[halee_J]

I'd like to join the challange as well! I'll be using a variety of products to include AOHR, Biolage, Humectress and Joico.
I'll continue to use them in pre-poo's, DC's and sealing on occasions; probably daily or weekly depending on the process im doing.

Hi Renee, I added you . Are you going to use any ceramide oils?

 

[YoursTrulyRE]

On Friday, I pre-pooed overnight with hemp oil/wgo mix. Co-washed in the morning. DC with AOHSR. Flat twisted and sealed with hemp oil/wgo mix.

My hair got messed up so I had to do it over. I now have Lutrasilk mixed with hemp oil. I put it in my hair last night and due to pure lazyness I still have it in my hair now.

I will rinse this out, co-wash with V05 moisture milks. twist and seal with my hemp oil/wgo mix.

 

[cia_garces]

Ok My little one is going to be in on this challenge too. I recently started keeping her 4a/4b hair stretched by blowing it out with a round brush on wash day ( once a month or so) so I am hoping that ceramides will keep the damage away.

Tonight I moisturized her with taliah waajid protective mist bodifier, then sealed with this

Ingredients:HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL ,RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL ,PHENOXYETHANOL ,ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ,FRAGRANCE ,C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE ,VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL ,SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL ,OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL ,ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL ,RED 17
Which I love by the way!!So I pretty much consider it a ceramide, but the grapeseed oil is kiinda low on the list. So I also added some Hemp oil and WGO after I used about 1/6 of it. I really like it, it smells great and it makes her dull sandy brown hair shine and keeps it moist longer. I did a braid and curl type style so we will see how it looks tomorrow.

I don't know if you looked at the list of ceramides you can use on the first page, but one of them is sunflower oil. It's the first ingredient in your spray so you didn't really need to add the hemp oil but you added a good oil so no harm, no foul.

 

[JayAnn0513]

I don't know if you looked at the list of ceramides you can use on the first page, but one of them is sunflower oil. It's the first ingredient in your spray so you didn't really need to add the hemp oil but you added a good oil so no harm, no foul.

Oops! Well I guess I just kicked it up a notch, lol. I think the bottle is like $6-7 so I guess it was a good deal too!

 

[cia_garces]

Oops! Well I guess I just kicked it up a notch, lol. I think the bottle is like $6-7 so I guess it was a good deal too!

Let me just say that you made my inner PJ rear it's ugly head when I saw you post that spray. I don't PLAN on getting but I both thank you and curse you when I give in.

 

[YoursTrulyRE]

I usually apply moisturizer then put oil in my hair and run down my hair then twist but I guess I a bit heavy handed and always ended up using way to much oil.

So I put my hemp/wgo mix in a spray bottle (the cheap travel size one). This made it so much easier to seal my hair.

Last night I twisted first then just misted the mix on my hair. Woke up this morning with moist non-greasy hair. Is this going to be my method from now on?

 

[Lita]

I don't really like the Lustrasilk Shea Cholesterol because it leaves my hair feeling coated (and a little dry), so I decided to add my Hot Six Oil to it......no change. I'll continue using until it runs out, but I'll probably go back to AOs for my DCs.

Wow! The same thing happen to me using Lusterasilk Shea Cholesterol..My hair was very coated,dry & tangle ..I WILL NEVER BUY THAT AGAIN ! I had to rewash my hair when I used it .



Happy Hair Growing!

 

[JayAnn0513]

I'm doing a HOT with grapeseed oil and Hemp oil right now.

 

[LushLox]

I'm just about to get under my steamer with my Cera Repair, then I'll add on top my Curl Junky Hibiscus and Banana DT.

 

[Blessed2bless]

I'm want to join!