2017 Delightfully Delicious Deep Conditioning Challenge

[Jade Feria]

Last week DC'ed with Naturelle Grow Sweet Greens
Yesterday DC'ed with Hairveda Deep Conditioning Masque

 

[Nightingale]

Right now I'm steam DCing with Giovanni Avocado & Olive and my coconut/olive oil blend.

 

[wheezy807]

I need to do better. It's been a month and two weeks since i poo/dc'ed my hair. I'm currently dcing with Shea Moisture JBCO Strengthen, Grow & Restore Treatment Masque under a plastic cap. I work tonight and i need to do a protective style or something. But i know my lazy self will probably wait til the last minute and do a quick wash n go.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

WEN: Remoist Pomegranate (Saran Wrap on Dry Hair couple hours)
Cathy Howse UBH: Under Dryer 20 minutes
Sarenzo Pumpkin: Under Dryer 40-60 minutes

 

[Aggie]

Morning everyone

This morning I massaged my CP growth oil in my scalp after rinsing out my prepoo.

I then added her henna gloss treatment on my hair and will be leaving it in for 30 minutes, cowash with Rusk Deep Shine Smoothing Conditioner, SSI Marula Mallow Leave-in, Bun and I'm out of the house for a few hours.

By the way, my henna gloss treatment today (using as a deep conditioner today) contains SSI Peach Conditioner and CJ Beauticurls Strengthening Conditioner, hibiscus, powder, brahmi and amla powders as well.

 

[beauti]

I ended up dc'ing for like 2 days, washed out yesterday morning. I used a mixture of aussie dc and mielle organics babbassu dc.

 

[Rozlewis]

DC'ing with KJ Naturals Rosemary Coconut DC with heat for 30 mins.

 

[Jade Feria]

Morning everyone

This morning I massaged my CP growth oil in my scalp after rinsing out my prepoo.

I then added her henna gloss treatment on my hair and will be leaving it in for 30 minutes, cowash with Rusk Deep Shine Smoothing Conditioner, SSI Marula Mallow Leave-in, Bun and I'm out of the house for a few hours.

By the way, my henna gloss treatment today (using as a deep conditioner today) contains SSI Peach Conditioner and CJ Beauticurls Strengthening Conditioner, hibiscus, powder, brahmi and amla powders as well.

I've been meaning to mix some Ayurvedic powders into my DCs. I'll try to remember next time.

 

[Aggie]

I've been meaning to mix some Ayurvedic powders into my DCs. I'll try to remember next time.

You should. My hair is responding well to this method of care.

 

[Chicoro]

I've been meaning to mix some Ayurvedic powders into my DCs. I'll try to remember next time.

Ayurvedic powders make my hair straighter so I stopped using them. I used to believe they thinned out my hair. I don't think that is the case. I was wrong. The powders 'relax' the curl on my strands resulting in less bulk, and less bushy hair, not necessarily less thickness. The one thing I do love about using them is how they make my straightened hair look. My hair is super black, cottony soft, but with a silky looking strands. I'm back to using a couple of the powders in my regimen. I've been using them since around summer.

 

[Aggie]

Ayurvedic powders make my hair straighter so I stopped using them. I used to believe they thinned out my hair. I don't think that is the case. I was wrong. The powders 'relax' the curl on my strands resulting in less bulk, and less bushy hair, not necessarily less thickness. The one thing I do love about using them is how they make my straightened hair look. My hair is super black, cottony soft, but with a silky looking strands. I'm back to using a couple of the powders in my regimen. I've been using them since around summer.

@Chicoro is right. My hair does appear a tiny bit relaxed but I like the look. Although once dry, it still shrinks a lot.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

DCed with APB's Red Raspberry and Mint DC. I initially liked it the first couple of uses, now it does not impress me. Looks like once I use it up I won't repurchase, I'll just stick with the Not Easily Broken DC.

 

[Jade Feria]

Ayurvedic powders make my hair straighter so I stopped using them. I used to believe they thinned out my hair. I don't think that is the case. I was wrong. The powders 'relax' the curl on my strands resulting in less bulk, and less bushy hair, not necessarily less thickness. The one thing I do love about using them is how they make my straightened hair look. My hair is super black, cottony soft, but with a silky looking strands. I'm back to using a couple of the powders in my regimen. I've been using them since around summer.

Which powders were you using? I'm thinking of using amla and/or brahmi.

 

[Chicoro]

Which powders were you using? I'm thinking of using amla and/or brahmi.

I used shikakai and amla in my conditioner. I used 1 teaspoon shikakai to 2 teaspoon amla mixed directly into my conditioner. I was inspired by Candy_C and got my process from her around 2007.

 

[Smiley79]

Checking in....DC last night with Claudie's normalizing conditioner.

 

[Jade Feria]

I used shikakai and amla in my conditioner. I used 1 teaspoon shikakai to 2 teaspoon amla mixed directly into my conditioner. I was inspired by Candy_C and got my process from her around 2007.

I remember her posts! Going to research right now!

 

[Chicoro]

I remember her posts! Going to research right now!

No need to do so. I collected a whole bunch of stuff 2 days ago, including Candy's info. Here you go:

https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...r-products-please.809349/page-2#post-24284755

Also check out post #44 in that same thread. There's a rare photo, as in not often seen, of someone who had a great texture change. You could see her hair health improve in only 8 weeks.

 

[Prettymetty]

Hello Hydration and grapeseed oil on dry hair (3 hours)
Giovanni Ultra Moist shampoo
Mizani Thermasmooth in shower

I did a repeat of Friday's wash day

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm doing a dry dc with Aphogee 2 minute and I'll cowash with Hello Hydration.

 

[Jade Feria]

@Chicoro, you are amazing, lady! Thank you!

I shampooed w/Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
Oil rinsed with my DIY amla & brahmi oil.

Then, mixed amla and brahmi powder, and raw honey into some APB UCS. I think I used a bit too much powder (about 1 tbsp amla, 1/2 tbsp brahmi..maybe more, I was eyeballing). I adjusted a bit by adding more honey (about 1.5 tbsp total) and conditioner. I adjusted & mixed until the consistency was creamy and smooth. Applied, plastic cap, heat cap about 45 mins. I didn't have the typical UCS slip to rinse out, so I used SSI Avocado conditioner.

Y'all.

First of all, my curls & coils started poppin upon application. After rinse-out, I had definition from root to tip, like I've never felt before. Even in my stubborn, frizzy crown area. I kept running my fingers through the roots just to feel the definition. It was amazing. My hair felt SO nourished, hydrated, moisturized, conditioned, strong, soft. It was everything! This was my first time using ayurvedic powders in my DC. I know I want to continue using these powders. I'll go read through those other threads to make sure I do it right.

Used APB hair pudding as leave-in and APB Hurry Up & Grow oil for sealing & scalp. Twisted to air dry.

 

[Chicoro]

@Jade Feria ,

How did you make your home made conditioning oils? The only change in your process was the addition of the two powders to your deep conditioner (DC)?

 

[Jade Feria]

@Jade Feria ,

How did you make your home made conditioning oils? The only change in your process was the addition of the two powders to your deep conditioner (DC)?

For the oils, I described the recipe here:
https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...e-hair-growth-oil.816155/page-6#post-23901549

I added the 2 powders and honey to the DC, those were the only changes.

 

[Prettymetty]

Hello hydration and grapeseed oil on dry hair
Giovanni Ultra Moist shampoo
Mizani Thermasmooth in shower

 

[Aggie]

Tomorrow I will be DCing with Kerastase Cristaliste Luminous Perfecting Mask. I am doing an overnight henna treatment and will use indigo tomorrow morning before my DC.

 

[Chicoro]

For the oils, I described the recipe here:
https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...e-hair-growth-oil.816155/page-6#post-23901549

I added the 2 powders and honey to the DC, those were the only changes.

So it sounds like the powders, amla and brahmi in this case, also impacted the texture of your hair, too! Get ready, if you continue with the powders and oil for a minimum of 8 weeks and then heat straighten, that's when you can see the how the powders affect the texture. The hair is like fluffy silk.

 

[Chicoro]

Tomorrow I will be DCing with Kerastase Cristaliste Luminous Perfecting Mask. I am doing an overnight henna treatment and will use indigo tomorrow morning before my DC.

What is your recipe and process for the overnight henna treatment?
How do you use indigo the next day?

 

[Aggie]

What is your recipe and process for the overnight henna treatment?
How do you use indigo the next day?

Last night my recipe comprised of 100 grams of Karishma henna, 1 tablespoon each of hibiscus and amla powder for a deeper color deposit, bhringraj and brahmi for growth and strength, 3 ounces of Aloe vera juice, 2 tablespoons of SSI Peach Moisturizing conditioner and distilled water to mix until it reaches a yogurt like texture. Allowed the dye to release for 10 hours in my hot cabbie, then applied last night before bed.

As far as the indigo, as soon as I washed out the henna this morning, I added it to damp hair from root to tip, wrap tightly in plastic and towel for 2 hours. Then I deep conditioned and styled as usual.

ETA
I only added 2 tablespoons of sea salt and distilled hot, not boiling water to my indigo. I let it sit for only 15 minutes before applying.

 

[Phoenix14]

Definitely going to try this!

 

[Chicoro]

Last night my recipe comprised of 100 grams of Karishma henna, 1 tablespoon each of hibiscus and aml powder for a deeper color deposit, bhringraj and brahmi for growth and strength, 3 ounces of Aloe vera juice, 2 tablespoons of SSI Peach Moisturizing conditioner and distilled water to mix until it reaches a yogurt like texture. Allowed the dye to release for 10 hours in my hot cabbie, then applied last night before bed.

As far as the indigo, as soon as I washed out the henna this morning, I added it to damp hair from root to tip, wrap tightly in plastic and towel for 2 hours. Then I deep conditioned and styled as usual.

ETA
I only added 2 tablespoons of sea salt and distilled hot, not boiling water to my indigo. I let it sit for only 15 minutes before applying.

Thank you for the delicious detail @Aggie !

 

[Aggie]

Thank you for the delicious detail @Aggie !

My pleasure @Chicoro