Official 2010 Ceramides Challenge

[aprils13]

I'm in!! I already use the conditioners on a regular basis.

What products/oils will you use? Nexxus Keraphix, Joicio K Pak, Mizani Therma Smooth. I may get some wheat germ oil.
How often will you use it? Weekly, some times twice a week
What is your application method? condition root to tip
Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes

 

[sqzbly1908]

I am so in there!!!

What products/oils will you use?

L'occitane Repairing Mask, Silicon Mix and Bambu, Baba De Caracol Hair Loss Treatment, Sunflower Oil, Joico K-Pak and Joico K-Pak Leave In, Redken Deep Fuel, Anti-Snap, and Rescue Force, Nexxus Humectress and Therappe, Aubrey Organics GPB, Aphogee 2 minute and Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave-In, Kerastase Substance Constructive, Philip B. Deep-Conditioning Creme Rinse

How often will you use it?

2-3 times a week

What is your application method?

DC on dry hair, DC w/steamer, Leave Ins, Shampoos - as directed

Will you deep condition with ceramides?

Yes

 

[taz007]

Ok, just returned from Big Lots. FAIL!! This was my first time in Big Lots and I was, uh, interesting .

There were absolutely no Skala products erplexed

 

[Guitarhero]

I am so in! Since using ceramides by hair has had a marked decrease in breakage, increased sheen, and smoother texture. I really want to get my hands on some of that Skala G3. I will be post my Reggie tommorow.

I belive Mizani (fufyl or moisturfuse) has some form of ceramides in them. I'm not at home to double check but I will when I get back home!

I bought the Skala leave-in creme aloe product at Big Lots because I can't find Sedal over here. It's kinda watery and doesn't give the slip that Sedal does but it's not bad. It was cheap too. Just thought I'd let y'all know. They had the shampoos and conditioners as well for like a dollar.

 

[jcdlox]

I'm in

What products/oils will you use? Nexxus Humectress for sure possibly also Therappe and the leave-in
How often will you use it? At least weekly
What is your application method? DC with Humectress with heat 10-15 minutes
Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes!

 

[taz007]

You better be in this one! It's because of you that I even found out about ceramides. So thank you.

Yep, I found out about ceramides from taz007 as well. Ladies, where can I buy Skala ceramide products?

Thank you! But I must give credit where credit is due. Jahzyira is the one that got me up on the ceramides!!

 

[Sharpened]

I'll try this challenge and tweak my procedure here and there.

What products/oils will you use? Nutiva Hemp Seed Oil

How often will you use it? Once a week for a start

What is your application method?

• Warm the refrigerated oil using the double boiler method
• Apply to dry hair and cover with plastic
• Let it soak overnight
• Co-wash it out

Will you deep condition with ceramides? I don't know

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

I want to join. Walnut Oil in my pre-poo once a week and nexxus therappe biweekly. Question, does Hot 6 Oil count as a product with ceramides since it contains wheat germ oil?

Ingredients:

Olive Oil , Canola Oil , Wheat Germ Oil , Sweet Almond Oil , Safflower Oil , Castor Oil , Sesame Oil , Vitamin E , Vitamin A , Vitamin D , Cyclomethicone , Sheep Sorrell , Yarrow , Slippery Elm Bark , Sage , Henna , Comfrey , Burdock Root , Ginseng , Goldenseal , Cherry Bark , Black Walnut , Chamomile , Alfalfa , Hyssop , Wheat Germ , Fragrance

 

[Reecie]

I want to join. Walnut Oil in my pre-poo once a week and nexxus therappe biweekly. Question, does Hot 6 Oil count as a product with ceramides since it contains wheat germ oil?

Ingredients:

Olive Oil , Canola Oil , Wheat Germ Oil , Sweet Almond Oil , Safflower Oil , Castor Oil , Sesame Oil , Vitamin E , Vitamin A , Vitamin D , Cyclomethicone , Sheep Sorrell , Yarrow , Slippery Elm Bark , Sage , Henna , Comfrey , Burdock Root , Ginseng , Goldenseal , Cherry Bark , Black Walnut , Chamomile , Alfalfa , Hyssop , Wheat Germ , Fragrance

Absolutely. I'll add it to the list. Thanks.

 

[Shay72]

Question when you are looking for ceramides in a product are you just looking for the word ceramide? I need some ingredients. I've got the oils you listed.

Some to add to the list:
Komaza's Moku Conditioner (lacto ceramide--23rd ingredient)
Komaza's Moku Shampoo (lacto ceramide--It is listed in the description but not in the ingred list. I think this is a mistake. If I have not recycled my sample bottle I will come back and update.)
Komaza's Moku Leave In (lacto ceramide--18th ingredient)
Komaza's Moku Hair Oil (kukui oil--2nd ingredient, sunflower oil--4th ingredient)
Gleau Nourishing Hair Oil (wheat germ oil--6th ingredient)
Komaza's Moku Hair Serum (wheat germ oil--4th ingredient, lacto ceramide--10th ingredient)

I think the above will help those that prefer natural products like I do.

 

[topnotch1010]

I want in on this challenge as well. I use wheat germ oil everyday in combination with coconut oil as a sealant.

I also use the joico k-pac reconstructor leave in after every wash (3 times per week).

 

[Shay72]

I'm in.

What products/oils will you use?
I will be using Gleau Nourishing Oil as a prepoo or will add it to my dc

How often will you use it?
Once per week

What is your application method?
On dry hair as a prepoo. On wet hair when added to dc applied like a relaxer

Will you deep condition with ceramides?
Yes it will be added to my dc

I will be doing a Komaza haul at some point and I will buy the Moku Conditioner and Shampoo.

 

[Reecie]

Question when you are looking for ceramides in a product are you just looking for the word ceramide? I need some ingredients. I've got the oils you listed. I think the above will help those that prefer natural products like I do.

Shay, that is a brilliant idea.

GROUP: Let's start adding this to new products in the future and current products on the reference list. If your product is already detailed with this information on Post#2, please disregard. This will be a benefit to all. Thanks for you help if you can do it.

#1) List what ceramide is in your product.
#2) List where in the ingredient line the ceramides are: (EXAMPLE: 3rd ingredient or 8th ingredient.

I will add this information to our product list (Post #2) for quick reference to all.

THANKS ALL!!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Please Add me to the Challenge.

Thanks Reecie (and thanks LTown for Sending me this Thread).

Will use:

Nexxus Humectress for Co-Washing
Nexxus Ensure Acidifying Conditioner
Redken Extreme Rescue Force
Redken Deep Fuel
Redken Anti Snap
*Skala Ceramides G3 -- Will start in July
*Various Dominican Conditioners that contain Ceramides -- Will start in July
L'Oreal Series
Matrix Biolage Hydra, Forte, Color (Vials & Tubes)
L'anza
Joico

Oils:

Wheat Germ Oil
Hempseed Oil
Kukui Nut Oil

*Any product(s) also containing Lipids are also Ceramides Based, so please be aware*

 

[grow]

first of all, thanks for starting this Reecie!

and thanks for compiling such a comprehensive list of information on ceramides!

What products/oils will you use? eucalyptus essential oil (i hope it counts as well as the extract, if not, let me know and i'll take it off the list, thx!), hemp oil, kukui oil, walnut oil, and sunflower oil.

as for the conditioners, i LOVE AO HSR, and AO GPB which is working out well.
also, Jane Carter Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner.

meanwhile i'm waiting for the Nexxus Humectress and Keraphix to arrive.


How often will you use it? i dc on dry hair at least twice a week.
i also put some AO HSR on my ends when i baggy/bun, which is done 7 days a week.

What is your application method?with the overnight dry hair dc, i place the conditioner on, then the oil, then plastic cap, then scarf.
i also mix some hemp oil into my Ayurvedic hair pastes.
i seal with the oils over my conditioner. (both with the ovdernight dc and baggy/bun)
also, sometimes i also mix some kukui nut oil in with my evoo when i do my oil rinses.

thanks to this thread, i will now find a way to add the CHI KERATIN MIST into my program because i've had it a couple of months, but used it very little.


Will you deep condition with ceramides?
definitely! i am LOVIN' the difference it's making

HHJ LADIES!

 

[cutenss]

Am I too late to join? I would like to incorporate WGO into my castor oil mixture that I use 3x week. All of the other products I use as my staples, I don't believe have ceramides in them. But I would add to DC/steam treatments.

ETA: I will be using up my Skala G3 conditioner after every wash

 

[quietstorm15]

I'm so in... I've been very interested in whether or not ceramides can help me after I saw some comments from taz007 as well.

What products/oils will you use? Hot 6 oil, Joico K Pak reconstructor

How often will you use it? Hot 6 oil daily, Joico K Pak every other week

What is your application method? Hot 6 as a sealant, maybe as a prepoo or hot oil treatment; Joico K Pak as a dc

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes

I'm just using these products to start with for now since I already have them. I plan to order more and refine my reggie after I do some additional research.

 

[Ltown]

Since I've introduce ceramides in my routine, I have not had any breakage or shedding and that is awesome since I'm new natural. I co-wash last night with skala ceramide G3 rinse and let it air dry overnight. Soft

 

[ladysaraii]

I just saw this today. can I still join? I was just reading up and I want to incorporate WGO into my regimen

 

[sharifeh]

What products/oils will you use? a lot lol AO HST AO GBP Nexxus humectress matrix biolage volumatherapie & I want to buy hydratherapie
What ceramide is in your product?wheat germ oil, nexxus has ceramides listed as numbers like "ceramide 3"[
What position is the ceramide in the ingredient line? (EXAMPLE: 3rd ingredient or 8th ingredient). in the aubreys conditioners the wheat germ oil i slike the 3rd ingredient I'll have to look up the others
How often will you use it? hopefully at least once every two weeks
What is your application method? i dunno all over
Will you deep condition with ceramides? yes I will

 

[Shay72]

Shay, that is a brilliant idea.

GROUP: Let's start adding this to new products in the future and current products on the reference list. If your product is already detailed with this information on Post#2, please disregard. This will be a benefit to all. Thanks for you help if you can do it.

#1) List what ceramide is in your product.
#2) List where in the ingredient line the ceramides are: (EXAMPLE: 3rd ingredient or 8th ingredient.

I will add this information to our product list (Post #2) for quick reference to all.

THANKS ALL!!

I will go back and edit my post to include where the ceramide is in the ingredient list.

 

[VirtuousGal]

Second ingredient in Africa's Best Herbal Oil is a ceramide

Soy Bean Oil , Walnut Seed Oil , Kiwi Fruit Extract , Olive Fruit Oil , Castor Seed Oil , Sesame Seed Oil , Jojoba Seed Oil , Carrot Seed Oil , Sweet Almond Oil , Tocopheryl Acetate , Safflower Oil , Calendula Extract , Yarrow Extract , Cucumber Extract , Carrageenan Extract , Ginseng Extract , Sage Extract , Comfrey Extract , Aloe Extract , Fragrance

 

[Shaley]

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[Shaley]

I didn't know this had ceramides! Which ingredient? I have this product, too! Please do tell!

INGREDIENTS
Rosewater, dicetyldimonium chloride, cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino acids, acetamide MEA (and) lactamide MEA, hydrolyzed wheat protein, lauryl pyrrolidone, panthenol, propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) methylisothiazolinone, nettle, chamomile extract, algae, aloe vera, lavender extract, rosemary extract, parfum, FD&C yellow 5, D&C red 33, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, boron nitride powder

hydrolyzed wheat protein is a ceramide?

 

[Anonymous1]

I'll join this challenge.

I will use Nexxus Therappe and Humectress weekly. I need to get a liquid leave in with a ceramide.

 

[Stiletto_Diva]

Ooo count me in! I just did this last night/this morning

What products/oils will you use? Wheat germ oil

How often will you use it? At least once a week

What is your application method? On dry hair mixed with whatever conditioner I have on hand along with EVOO. Leave it on overnight and rinse the next day.

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yup

 

[Anonymous1]

Where do you ladies get your wheat germ oil from?

 

[flowinlocks]

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[flowinlocks]

Where do you ladies get your wheat germ oil from?

I got mine from Vitacost.

 

[flowinlocks]

I will go back and edit my post to include where the ceramide is in the ingredient list.

I will too.