I've found my staple....

[SilentRuby]

For sure, I've found my staple rollersetting technique that prevents breakage for my fine hair. Rather than come straight out of the shower with sopping wet hair, I towel dry as much as possible, then apply my cream leave-in, serum and detangle to rollerset. Once I section off hair to put a roller in, then I spray down that section with my water bottle. So much easier than the other way, and when I blow my roots out, it's flawless.

I'll come back later and post my staple products...

You have never lied. I've always been able to rollerset better dry-damp vs. sopping wet

 

[missykeyana]

Conditioner for washes/detangling: Whatever, really (yesterday it was HE none of your frizzness)
Deep Conditioner: SE Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment
Oil: I don't really need it, but I like coconut oil to refresh a second day puff
Gel: Ampro Pro Styl Clear Ice
Moisturizer: ORS Olive Oil in the bottle (for natural styles) and in the jar (for maintaining straightened hair)

Still looking for a good shampoo...that GVP Extra Gentle is next on the try list.

 

[loulou82]

Staple Shampoo: Elucence MB
Staple Leave-In: Elucence MB
Staple Moisturizer: Distilled Water/ Aloe Vera Juice/ Castor Oil/ Essential Oil for scent
Staple Oils: HV Vatika Frosting, Castor Oil
Staple Airdrying Technique: 8-10 big twists

 

[Encore]

I found my staple everything I'm good to go. Its. Just all maintainin, love and care now.

 

[Lanea87]

I have only found my staple poo which is CON green, and also my staple moisturizer HS 14n1 (thanks Tiffers).
I have stuff that I use but I am not sure if its my hair lover, its just a hair fling for the moment.

 

[BlkOnyx488]

I have natural 4a Hair
my staples are
Cantu Leave in Conditioner mixed with tea-tree oil

S-Curl Moisturizer

Essential Oils
Jojoba
Grapeseed
Rosemary
Lavendar
cedarwood
thyme!

And that's it
My hair stays bone dry so it can take a lot of moisterizers, of course I think it's making up for the many many years I left it bone dry, trying to have hair that would blow in the wind
Little did I know it was breakng off and blowing away

 

[winnettag]

I haven't found my staple anything!
Hopefully this will change when my Hairveda order gets here.
I've also got my eye on the shescentit line, WEN or HairOne....and I'm going to try castor oil and unpetroleum for sealing to see if they're any better then my coconut oil (I think I need something much thicker).
I'll keep my fingers crossed!

 

[Shay72]

Pre Poo--Hairveda's Vatika Frosting
Co-wash--Hairveda's Moist 24/7
Light Protein--Hairveda's Moist Condition Pro
DC--Hairveda's Sitrinillah Deep Conditioning Masque
Moisturizer--Hairveda's Whipped Baggy Cream or Hairveda's Almond Glaze or Hairveda's Hydrasoft Spritz
Leave In--Giovanni's Direct Leave In or Hairveda's Hydrasoft Spritz
Sealant--Hairveda's Avosoya or Cocasta Oil

 

[msmarc1]

Moisturizing Shampoo: Still looking (currently green CON, Keracare Hydrating Shampoo)
Clarifying Shampoo(s): Suave Daily Clarifying, ORS Aloe Shampoo
Moisturizing DC: Biolage Hydratherapie Ultra Hydrating Balm
Protein Conditioners: Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor, Nexxus Keraphix
Cheapie Conditioner(s): currently Aussie Moisture
Leave In: Nexxus Headress
Moisturizer(s): Mix of aloe vera gel, glycerin and distilled water; Silk Elements Silken Child Moisturizer (sometimes I mix the two together when I need a little bit more moisture)
Oils: coconut, jojoba, grapeseed, sweet almond, tea tree, rosemary, vitamin E
Relaxer ORS No-Lye Regular (I've tried others but this one is the best so far and I have not been burned)
Techniques: Clarifying every 2-3 weeks or so (I use a lot of cones), oil rinses, rollersetting

 

[NappturalWomyn]

Cleansing: CV Shampoo Bars: Mud and Clay, Coconut Milk, Rosemary Mint, Herb Garden (I like to rotate them) and Chamomile&Citrus (for clarifying)

Conditioning: AO Honeysuckle Rose mixed with TJ Nourish

Protein: Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor

Leave-Ins: Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner, QB CTDG

Moisturizers: QB AOHC in winter, QB OHHB in Summer

Oils: Castor Oil

Styling: KCCC; will seal hair at night with Afroveda Shikakai Hair Elixir (not for growth, but for sealing)

Growth Aid: My multivtamin, iron, water, exercise (no more topicals for me)

Technique: Two strand twists, braidouts, twistouts, when it gets longer (which it will) I will start bunning; after countless challenges, trials, tears, I found Chicoro's fotki and drank up every word. I am following her techniques. If she can get all that hair and tangle like me, then I know it is possible...

 

[Tarae]

Shampoo Elasta Shampoo for Relaxed Hair, ORS Creamy Aloe
DC Silk Elements Moisturizing Treatment (Kenra MC & Pantene R&N Mask are close 2nd)
Leave In AG FastFood
Technique Rollersets, especially ponytail rollersets

I thought I found my staple relaxer but I'm not so sure now. I think Silk Elements Mild is getting my hair straighter than I want. Trying Mizani BB next. Is it possible lye just isn't for my hair?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Hi SJ!!!

I wanna try some of your dc!!! I tried to google it, thinking you sold it from a website, but couldn't find it. How can I get some?? I want some Like Butta Baby!!!!

Well - I am humbled!!!!

PM me.........................

 

[prettybrowneyescutie]

What staples have you found? I've found my staple....

Shampoo-GVP Extra Gentle, turned my hair around
Deep Conditioner- GVP Conditioning Balm and Kenra MC
Moisturizer-Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 Miracle Worker :superbanana:
Growth Aid-Bee Mine in strawberry kiwi scent (BTW, there's a buy 2 get 1 free sale going on! )
Relaxer- Silk Elements. Gets my hair perfectly straight, soft and shiny with no burns every time

What is the name on the GVP you are using? I just have GVP Paul Mitchel Tea Tree Oil shampoo, conditioner, and "The Conditioner" and it works nice. It make my hair soft until it dries. I'm looking for something that will make my hair a really soft even after it dries.

 

[jazzyto]

diva614, COOL! It does seem that we're twins, huh? How long have you been using Bee Mine? For a shampoo, have you tried Elasta QP Creme Conditioning poo? It's great! Sally's GVP Conditioner (Paul Mitchell The Conditioner) is a good leave in

When my hair is straightened, I still use 14 in 1. But instead of spraying it directly on my hair, I spray a little into my hands and spread it on that way. Love it!

Yes I have some elasta qp poo, I need to revisit it, I remember it being okay. I've not tried the GVP (Paul Mitchell) I have only been using Beemine for about a month. I did notice some extra shedding too, Im wondering if its from the Beemine.

 

[luvmesumhair]

You have never lied. I've always been able to rollerset better dry-damp vs. sopping wet

Me Too!!!!! I thought I was the only one believe it or not!

 

[Artemis]

You have never lied. I've always been able to rollerset better dry-damp vs. sopping wet

Well, technically I still do it sopping wet, but just not straight from the shower. The extra water in the beginning prevents my conditioners from maintaining my moisture/protien balance... So I just make my hair sopping wet with the spray bottle after all my product stuff is on the hair. If I did it dry-damp the results would be similar to air-drying

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Anyone else???????????

I would love to hear more about what folks - cannot live without.

 

[Barbara]

Verifen Complex line. Must I say more? -- I don't think so.

 

[The Princess]

Paul Mitchel leave in conditioner/GVP brand as well. I love this stuff.

 

[SundaiMorn]

I am Natural 4b and thanks to this board I have found the staples that my hair loves.

Cleansing: Dr. Bonner's Peppermint Soap
Cowashing: Hair One
Conditioning: Pantene Hair Mask
Protein: Not big on Protein but if I have to Apoghee 2 minute Reconstructor or Apoghee Protein Treatment
Leave-Ins: Giovanni Direct Leave-In
Heat Protectants: Redken Heat Glide
Moisturizers: Alma and Olive Heavy Cream
Oils: Coconut Oil, Jojoba oil, Castor Oil,
Growth Aid: MegaTek mixed with SAA and Castor Oil
Technique: Protective styling for months with a Wig. I am planning to relax in January but I am still on the fence.

 

[Cinda2503]

Shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer = Garnier Fructis Strenght & Repair conditioner

cheapie conditioners for daily co-wash=Suave Lavender

Oil= EVOO

Relaxer = Motions mild

DC= Queen Helene's cholesterol

Technique= Co-wash 3x a week, bunning

 

[myronnie]

Shampoo: Redken Smooth Down
Quick Conditioners: VO5 Free Me Freesia, VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea
Moisture Deep Con: GVP Conditioning Balm
Protein Deep Con: Aphogee 2 min
LeaveIns: GVP Potion 9, Redken Butter Treat
Butters: Avocado Butter, Shea Butter
Oils: Castor, Avocado
Relaxer: ORS No-Lye
ETC: Henna, Indigo

 

[gymfreak336]

Shampoo: Kenra moisturizing, Joico kpak shampoo
Conditioner: Joico kpak daily conditioner, kenra(even though right now we are not getting along)
Leave in: Paul Mitchell The conditioner
Serum: Neutrogena Triple Moisture - Thanks Allandra

 

[isabella09]

Here are my staples ;
Prepoo
Philip B Rejuvenating oil
Shampoo
GodHead Max Moisture & Gro Shampoo
Conditioners
AO HSR (for moisturizing deep conditioning)
Light/Mild protein; Joico K-pak Liquid Reconstructor
Leave ins/Moisturizers
Qhemet Biologics’s Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm
Qhemet Biologics’s Burdock Root Butter Cream
Oyin Honey-Hemp Conditioner (used as leave-in conditioner).
Oils
Jojoba, coconut and black Jamaican castor oil.
Miscellaneous
Hair steaming
Hair vitamins/growth aids
Viviscal, Phytophanere, H&B Mega Vitamins for Hair, Flaxseed oil and OptiMSM.

 

[FluffyRed]

Cleansing: Anything. I only dilute it with water and add baking soda anyway. Right now I'm using Redken Extreme

Conditioning: Redken AllSoft, Giovanni 5050

Protein: Garnier L&S, Redken Real Control, Infusium

Leave-Ins: Keracare Wrap lotion, INFUSIUM

Moisturizers: Spritz bottle with a little infusium, jojoba oil

Oils: jojoba

Styling: braidout, or a rod set on dry hair for low maniipulation

Growth Aid: none

Technique: My staple rollersetting or rodding technique involves letting it airdry using the scarf method to flatten roots, detangle dry, spritz with waterbottle and then set. Kindof a damp set.
Either that or Caruso with Keracare wrap foam in the water

 

[lesedi]

My staples are:-

Shampoo: ORS creamy aloe
Conditioner(for co-washing): Tresemme Salon Silk
Oil: Castor Oil
Butter: Shea butter
Deep conditioner: ORS replenishing

 

[Nouvelle]

My staples are in my siggy.

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Shampoo: Mane 'n Tail's Original Shampoo
Conditioner: (Co-Washing) Vo5's Moisture Milks Strawberries and Cream; (Light Protein) Mane 'n Tail's Original Conditioner
Leave-in/Moisturizer: Neutrogena's Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-in (I use it as a moisturizer)
Oil/Butter: Coconut Oil and Castor Oil
Technique: Co-wash 3x a week; Wash once a week; Moisturize and Seal 2x a day; Deep conditioning once a week

 

[Americka]

Shampoo - Pantene Clarifying
Conditioner (co-wash) - VO5 Anti-Breakage or Giovanni SAS
Conditioner (final wash) - Pantene (BL or Fusion)
Deep Conditioner - Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol or Pantene Time Renewal Mask
Hot Oil Treatments - Grapeseed (preferably) or olive
Oil - Castor or Vatika Frosting
Moisturizer - NTM Silk Touch Leave In
Serum - ORS Glosser
Relaxer - ORS no-lye
Vitamins - Hair/Nail/Skin, Biotin, Omega 3, and Horsetail

 

[msa]

Cleanser: Baking soda/water mix.

Moisturizer: Water (as long as I seal with something my hair doesn't need anything else).

Butter: Shea Butter. I don't really use it that often. If I can find it locally then it will be a staple. I just don't like to order anything.

Oil: Castor oil...I love love love love love it. I love coconut oil too, it's a close second.

I don't really use anything else. As far as conditioner, I have found that I don't really need it...though I do want to try the caramel treatment. But, I'm lazy. I'm going to force myself to do it soon.

I love reading my old posts.

Ok so now in 9/2009 the only thing I can say is for sure a staple is coconut oil. I've been using it since summer 2008 and I'm still using it now.

Everything else remains to be seen. I starting using AO conditioners last month and I have a feeling they will be my staples, but until I've been using them a year I can't say that for sure.