Official 2010 Ceramides Challenge

[LaidBak]

Used Skala G3 shampoo and conditioner tonight. Its a little too much ceramide for my hair and not enough moisture. Guess I'll stick to Nexxus

What negative effects are you experiencing from it?

 

[Miss AJ]

Are there any color treated ladies on this challenge? If so, how are the ceramides benefitting you?

 

[Shaley]

[/QUOTE]Originally Posted by jcdlox
Used Skala G3 shampoo and conditioner tonight. Its a little too much ceramide for my hair and not enough moisture. Guess I'll stick to Nexxus[/QUOTE]

What negative effects are you experiencing from it?

I was wondering this too. I planned on using the G3 this weekend.

 

[Aggie]

Kukui Nut Oil Arrived earlier this week. Just applied a bit.

Will see how it compares to it's Ceramides Cousins: Wheat Germ & Hemp Seed.

Can't really say it smells any better than it's cousins tho'

Darn it! I was hoping that this oil had a nice scent

Really Terri? I absolutley love Alba Botanica Kukui Nut Oil. It smells awesome to me. I have had wheat germ oil before and it did not smell good to me at all. As a matter of fact, it was so horrible to me that I actually threw a relatively full 16oz bottle of it away. It goes to show though how everyone's taste is so different. Amazing!

I may still give the Hempseed oil a chance since I haven't tried that one as yet.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Really Terri? I absolutley love Alba Botanica Kukui Nut Oil. It smells awesome to me. I have had wheat germ oil before and it did not smell good to me at all. As a matter of fact, it was so horrible to me that I actually threw a relatively full 16oz bottle of it away. It goes to show though how everyone's taste is so different. Amazing!

I may still give the Hempseed oil a chance since I haven't tried that one as yet.

I really think you should. Incredible Shine. I think you'll love it!

 

[Aggie]

I really think you should. Incredible Shine. I think you'll love it!

Incredible shine you say, hmmm, :scratchch:. Well that does it then, let me go check out vitacost now.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Incredible shine you say, hmmm, :scratchch:. Well that does it then, let me go check out vitacost now.

It gives Remarkable Shine!

Greater than Wheat Germ Oil. My Jury's still out on the Kukui Nut.

 

[Aggie]

It gives Remarkable Shine!

Greater than Wheat Germ Oil. My Jury's still out on the Kukui Nut.

You know I think I unerstand how you feel about the kukui nut oil. Iused to detest the smell of cocoa butter and now I actually like it. I couldn't understand why for the life of me, that others didn't like too but ya know, again, everyone is different.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

You know I think I unerstand how you feel about the kukui nut oil. Iused to detest the smell of cocoa butter and now I actually like it. I couldn't understand why for the life of me, that others didn't like too but ya know, again, everyone is different.

Oh, I could take Coco Butter

Mine smells more like 'cooking oil' or some oily smell. (Like a cross between Corn Oil & Olive Oil) But not any type of fragrance.

 

[Aggie]

Oh, I could take Coco Butter

Mine smells more like 'cooking oil' or some oily smell. (Like a cross between Corn Oil & Olive Oil) But not any type of fragrance.

Hmm, sounds like it's old then. Mine smells nothing like what you describe here. I'm sorry hun.

 

[taz007]

Ok y'all. I need some help ASAP. I am in a Big Lots in Maine and I see some Jaborandi conditioner in a bottle. Is this what I want or is there a Jamborandi mask?

Please excuse any typos as I am on my iPhone and guarding the Skala!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Ok y'all. I need some help ASAP. I am in a Big Lots in Maine and I see some Jaborandi conditioner in a bottle. Is this what I want or is there a Jamborandi mask?
Please excuse any typos as I am on my iPhone and guarding the Skala!

Can't help you Tazi! I know they have both the Conditioner & the Masque, but I haven't tried either.......

From what I've read from ADW's post, the Jaborandi has the best ingredients of the entire Line. I think that one and the Avacado.

Wish I could be of more help.....erplexed

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Still using wheat germ oil in my oil mix and conditioners....

 

[chelleypie810]

Ok y'all. I need some help ASAP. I am in a Big Lots in Maine and I see some Jaborandi conditioner in a bottle. Is this what I want or is there a Jamborandi mask?

Please excuse any typos as I am on my iPhone and guarding the Skala!

You want the masque!

 

[NJoy]

Trading in my beloved NTM Recovery Hair Mask for Nexxus Humectress DC and also trying Nex Humectress Luxe Leave-In spray. Hmmm.... Under the steamer as I type.

I meant to come back and say my hair whooped me for cheating on NTM. I'll stick with adding wheatgerm oil to my conditioner for now.

 

[Sondice]

Ok so I have some reviews. I got the Soft Sheen Carson Optimum Leave In strengthner. The 1st thing I wasnt crazy about when I got it was that it has mineral oil as an ingredient. Ive swore off the mineral oil since I started my HHJ about 2 years ago. But i decided to give a try since I had already spent my money. Overall its just...ehhhhhh ok. I dont think it made my hair ne strongger cause it was still breaking a little ( Im about 4 months post, my 1st really long stretch). So it didnt help with that. Def wasnt moisturizing, if ne thing it dried out my hair. After I washed it really good, and did a DC it felt like it was back to normal. And the smell, was too strong, I have a very sensitive nose and will sneeze even to smelling the smallest thing. So yea wont be re-purchasing or ne thing from the line to be honest.

The 2nd review is on the ORS Hair Mayo. I guess they changed the formula cause the new one has Wheat Germ Oil in it. I didnt even realize it until like a month after I bought it. This def works for my hair. After I rinsed it out, my hair def feels stronger. For me I have to follow up with a moisture DC, but some might not have to. Its a good light protein treatment. Next week Im self relaxing for the 1st time ever, and I will use this as my midstep protein b4 I neutralize. I figure the protein + the ceramides will do good for my hair. I'll def be back with updates, thats all

 

[jcdlox]

What negative effects are you experiencing from it?

sorry LaidBak, I just noticed your question

the Skala G3 doesn't seem to be as moisturizing as the Therappe/Humectress products I've been using. My hair felt a little too hard, similar to if you use too much protein. I used the Humectress after to add moisture which helped a little but it is still not the same. Maybe it would be better to use their moisture shampoo then follow with moisture condition and/or ceramide conditioner.

for me I'll stick with th Nexxus because its working great.

 

[mzsophisticated26]

@jcdlox I noticed the same thing when I tried to cowash only with G3 without using a moisturizing poo first. My hair seemed very dry and not soft. When I use a moisturizing poo first then DC with Ceramide G3 then my hair is soft but not soft as when I use KeraCare humecto or Silk elements luxury moisturizing cond.

 

[LaidBak]

Pre poo'd with Olive oil, wheat germ oil and JBCO for 45 minutes and then 7 minutes under the steamer.
DCing now with a mix of WhGO, EVOO, and Cream of Nature Jojoba and Olive oil moisture treatment. Back under the steamer for 30 minutes.
ETA: My hair was butter soft afterward!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

the Skala G3 doesn't seem to be as moisturizing as the Therappe/Humectress products I've been using. My hair felt a little too hard, similar to if you use too much protein. I used the Humectress after to add moisture which helped a little but it is still not the same. Maybe it would be better to use their moisture shampoo then follow with moisture condition and/or ceramide conditioner.

for me I'll stick with th Nexxus because its working great.

I am currently using Humectress. Thanks for your review. Interesting

@jcdlox I noticed the same thing when I tried to cowash only with G3 without using a moisturizing poo first. My hair seemed very dry and not soft. When I use a moisturizing poo first then DC with Ceramide G3 then my hair is soft but not soft as when I use KeraCare humecto or Silk elements luxury moisturizing cond.

Thanks for Your Reviews Ladies.

 

[Sharpened]

I mixed ¼ tsp each of emu and hemp oils in 5 oz of VO5 Strawberry and Cream (which already had rosemary EO and honey in it) to change up my co-wash. My hair is nice, but, oh man, my roots are baby soft! Next time, I won’t use that lotion on my ends so I can get the full effect.

 

[chelleypie810]

Advice ladies! I plan on using skala ceramide masque and silicon mix together to DC. I'm afraid there will be too much ceramide possibly making my hair hard. I may flat iron tomorrow and I'd like nice silky hair. Do you think using 2 ceramide conditioners will make my hair hard????

 

[Ltown]

sorry LaidBak, I just noticed your question

the Skala G3 doesn't seem to be as moisturizing as the Therappe/Humectress products I've been using. My hair felt a little too hard, similar to if you use too much protein. I used the Humectress after to add moisture which helped a little but it is still not the same. Maybe it would be better to use their moisture shampoo then follow with moisture condition and/or ceramide conditioner.

for me I'll stick with th Nexxus because its working great.

Thank you for the review, well it obivous cheap is not always good!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Well thanks to the Ceramides Oil Thread, I pulled my Kukui Nut Oil back out and will try it all next week to get a feel for it.

I automatically reach for the Hemp Seed Oil, because of the way it performs. But I will experiment with the Kukui Nut Oil.

 

[chelleypie810]

dare do you know if the jab. masque is protein or moisture b/c I want to start mixing and I don't want to mix 2 proteins together and get the hard hair effect.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

dare do you know if the jab. masque is protein or moisture b/c I want to start mixing and I don't want to mix 2 proteins together and get the hard hair effect.

Sorry, I don't.

My thoughts were the G3 & Avacado were the only two in the line that have strengthening properties.

I thought the rest of them i.e. shea, fruit cocktail, aloe, and the jaborandi were more for moisturizing.......erplexed

First Born, Americka, ADW, LoveBColor KrissyP and some of the Major Haulers - Shot Callers may know.

I haven't tried any of them as of yet.

 

[beautyaddict1913]

I just found out about ceramides so Im joining this challenge!

What products/oils will you use? Rice bran oil
How often will you use it? Onve per week, on wash day
What is your application method? I will use it as an oil rinse, after I wash, before I detangle and deep condition.
Will you deep condition with ceramides? Not yet, one thing at a time lol

 

[aprils13]

I've been wet bunning and sealing with Hot 6 oil last week. So far so good.

 

[cutenss]

I just bought me some 100 % organic sunflower oil. I am trying to figure out how to use it. I am about to wash, after pre-pooing overnight with coconut oil. I think I will try it on my scalp, and see how that goes. But before I do that, I think I will go back through and re-read this thread, and maybe do a little GOOGLE-ing. I bought this from TJ Maxx for $5.99.

ETA: I took the oil back to the store. I will be purchasing other oils.

 

[Ltown]

Use silcon leave in and oil mix(wheat germ, kukui, hemp)