2011 Ceramides Challenge

[Shay72]

Cowashed this morning with Moja conditioner which I am beginning to really like. Sealed with Moku Hair Serum. I've decided I can purchase my ceramide oils once my sweet almond oil gets to the bottom of the label on the bottle. I plan to order grapeseed, hemp, rice bran, and sunflower oil. Most likely from Camden Grey. I may order some hemp seed butter too.

 

[allmundjoi]

If anyone is interested, maybe just the science heads, I am doing research for a work related project and stumbled across an article that states that wheat germ oil has 6% ceramides ( sphingolipids). That's the highest % I have seen in the naturally occuring oils/extract. Here is the link (don't let the 15% ceramides in wheat germ oil throw you off, that's the proprietary substance the article/research is proposing)

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...YQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNFu2VyeUTMC5kIC3LKAP2vLH3h9Bw

ETA: After reading some of the cited (footnoted) sources to this article, I think the 6% ceramides stated in this article is incorrect. One of the sources stated that the sphingolipid content is 6%, and the ceramide content can not be determined (ceramides are a type of sphingolipid) based on current measurements (which didn't make sense to me). Anywhoo.


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[Ronnieaj]

Clarified this morning with ORS Creamy Aloe poo. Used MT as protein treatment on length of hair, followed with Premier Creme Rinse. DC'd with KBB luscious locks hair mask mixed with ayurveda/ceramide oil blend for 30 minutes under steamer. Rinsed, acv rinse, then leave-in condish, moisturize, seal and braid.

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[Brownie518]

Cowashed this morning with Moja conditioner which I am beginning to really like. Sealed with Moku Hair Serum. I've decided I can purchase my ceramide oils once my sweet almond oil gets to the bottom of the label on the bottle. I plan to order grapeseed, hemp, rice bran, and sunflower oil. Most likely from Camden Grey. I may order some hemp seed butter too.

I'll be placing my order from Camden Grey, also. I love the oils I've gotten from there.

I need argan, emu, hemp, sunflower, and maybe some sesame.

 

[Brownie518]

I've been sealing more often with my ceramide mix and my ends are so smooth. I like.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

I'm still on my wheat germ oil, ssi marshmallow cream, and I seal with my butter mix or grapeseed oil. I use these things daily now because I started cowashing errday I'm loving the way my hair feels now....I can't imagine not retaining my growth!

 

[halee_J]

@bjandoc86 Yay! I'm glad you're liking the oils

Welcome allmundjoi, I added you to the challenge

 

[allmundjoi]

@bjandoc86 Yay! I'm glad you're liking the oils

Welcome allmundjoi, I added you to the challenge

Thanks!!!!

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[adamson]

Still using the hempseed oil w/ olive oil for sealing... and I noticed on Friday after doing my hair how soft it was... so much better than before. I love it

 

[Lita]

Dampen my braids Rose-water,applied Yucca & Aloe Growth Thickening Milk (contains wheat germ & grape seed) Lightly oiled my scalp with Ayurvedic mix & Sealed with Rice bran...

*Hair is nice,smooth & soft....


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[halee_J]

adamson for hemp oil

 

[Aireen]

Used safflower in my pre-poo! I really need to update more often, I always forget, sorry ladies.

 

[Brownie518]

I just started using Natural Jenesis Good to Glow oil, for just about everything. Very nice, so far.

Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Walnut Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Sesame Seed Oil, Aloe Leaf Extract, Cumin Seed Oil, Black Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Horsetail Extract, Castor Oil, Rose Hips Oil, Pecan Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Calendula Extract, Yarrow Extract, Cucumber Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Gingseng Extract, Sage Extract, Comfrey Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract

 

[allmundjoi]

I just started using Natural Jenesis Good to Glow oil, for just about everything. Very nice, so far.

Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Walnut Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Sesame Seed Oil, Aloe Leaf Extract, Cumin Seed Oil, Black Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Horsetail Extract, Castor Oil, Rose Hips Oil, Pecan Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, Avocado Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Calendula Extract, Yarrow Extract, Cucumber Extract, Carrageenan Extract, Gingseng Extract, Sage Extract, Comfrey Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract

That sounds like a great oil. Where did you get it?

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[Myjourney2009]

Used Vitale Hair Mayo for the first time 2 weeks ago. , it contains Kukui nut oil. It is really nice

My entire strand felt lovely for days. I did not even feel the need to moisturize. I just put some a bit of moisturizer on the ends. It is now in the rotation.

 

[Honey Bee]

Myjourney2009, how did you use it? (to co-wash, to dc, to... ?) I have a bunch of it, but don't know where to fit it in to my reggie.

 

[Myjourney2009]

@Myjourney2009, how did you use it? (to co-wash, to dc, to... ?) I have a bunch of it, but don't know where to fit it in to my reggie.

@Honey Bee

I DC'd with it. 20 min under warm heat 10 min without let cool rinsed with cool water air dried and it was all good!!!!

Honey Bee

ETA: I have to add it has protein but it did not leave my hair hard. I did not use anything after. I just airdried and went about my business no leave ins or anything.
It felt very balanced, I was pleasantly surprised. I would consider this one that can be used often.

 

[Shay72]

I sealed with Moku Serum this morning. I've decided I will not repurchase Moku Shampoo from Komaza. It has rice bran oil and lacto ceramides in it.It leaves my hair feeling rough, dry, and like straw . It has one more use. I will mix it with another shampoo to use it up or dilute it.

@Brownie518
I've noticed that alot of NJ products have at least one ceramide in them .

 

[halee_J]

Used Vitale Hair Mayo for the first time 2 weeks ago. , it contains Kukui nut oil. It is really nice

My entire strand felt lovely for days. I did not even feel the need to moisturize. I just put some a bit of moisturizer on the ends. It is now in the rotation.

Noted

 

[bajandoc86]

Had a hair day yesterday. After washing and DC-ing I moisturised with my usual aloevera/water/glycerin mix. And sealed with my lover-ly mix of grapeseed and hempseed oils. My strands are so soft, smooth and shiny. The new growth is feeling like BUTTA! Yummyyyyy.

Btw I also added some KCKT to the newgrowth...in the areas that are mainly natural hair, I find that my twists and plump, soft and just juicy. I love it.

P.S. There was a tremor today, and while the earth was shaking I was wondering if I had enough time to save my hair stuff. DWL! I joke I joke

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

Cowashed then moisturized with SSI marula hemp butter and sealed with SSI pumpkin defrizzer.

 

[divachyk]

I'll be placing my order from Camden Grey, also. I love the oils I've gotten from there.

I need argan, emu, hemp, sunflower, and maybe some sesame.

I'm planning to buy emu to use on the dh.

 

[Lanea87]

Sealed with my Hot Six.

 

[adamson]

Cowashed and sealed with hemp seed oil.

 

[halee_J]

did a pre-poo today with AOHSR + hemp oil

 

[allmundjoi]

Dang it! I just purchased a 16oz of Nutiva Hempseed Oil for $7! And what did I do? Drop the mug on the floor as I came in the house! Now the GLASS bottle has a crack at the bottom-oil is all over the floor. Smh. I am so annoyed right now. I have half a mind to lay on the floor and roll my head in it and call it a prepoo!

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[Shay72]

Dang it! I just purchased a 16oz of Nutiva Hempseed Oil for $7! And what did I do? Drop the mug on the floor as I came in the house! Now the GLASS bottle has a crack at the bottom-oil is all over the floor. Smh. I am so annoyed right now. I have half a mind to lay on the floor and roll my head in it and call it a prepoo!

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[Lanea87]

DCing my hair with a mixture of some leftover DC that I had in the frig, Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner, Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Conditioner, ION Reconstructor Treatment, and a squirt of EVOO and Safflower Oil.

Once I rinse this out I will M&S with Hot Six as usual.

 

[halee_J]

Dang it! I just purchased a 16oz of Nutiva Hempseed Oil for $7! And what did I do? Drop the mug on the floor as I came in the house! Now the GLASS bottle has a crack at the bottom-oil is all over the floor. Smh. I am so annoyed right now. I have half a mind to lay on the floor and roll my head in it and call it a prepoo!

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Aw man, that sux! Resist the urge though LOL

 

[Brownie518]

Dang it! I just purchased a 16oz of Nutiva Hempseed Oil for $7! And what did I do? Drop the mug on the floor as I came in the house! Now the GLASS bottle has a crack at the bottom-oil is all over the floor. Smh. I am so annoyed right now. I have half a mind to lay on the floor and roll my head in it and call it a prepoo!

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