Delightfully Delicious DC Challenge 2010 Edition

[Shay72]

This is just a continuation of the deep conditioning challenges started by Aggie that ran for all of 2008 and 2009. These are her words because I couldn't say it any better.

Now by popular demand it's back for next year beginning January 1st - December 31st, 2010. This challenge was started because we sometimes get a little lazy and don't want to do all that's necessary for our hair to grow faster, so the challenge helps us to encourage each other to remain consistent and persistent. DC-ing 2 to 3 times a week is the truth. This challenge is for all natural, texlaxed, texturized, transitioning, and relaxed heads.


Here is what you will need for this challenge:
1. Simplicity is still key in this challenge.
2. Deep conditioning is required a minimum of once per week, be it on wet or dry hair. If you are wearing braids or weaves, once per 10-14 days would suffice.
3. Shampooing more than once a week is not required.
4. You may deep condition with heat (steam/conditioning heat caps or hot towels and plastic cap - Samanthajones Technique) for at least 30 minutes to an hour using the deep conditioner of your choice.
5. And/Or you may deep condition without heat wearing a plastic cap from a couple of hours to overnight if you dare - and wash out the following morning.
6. Please check in at least once a week to update the team on how it's going for you. Also, it would be helpful if we know what you are using as your deep conditioners of choice. This helps to inform the newbies in that we'll know if they are using the correct conditioners for their hair in an effort to avoid protein/moisture overload.
7. Let us know what kind of results you are getting from a conditioner as well, whether you liked it or not and why.
8. Please post your starting progress pic at the beginning of the challenge and the last one will be required by December 26th-31st, 2010 when the challenge will end. This is entirely optional because I will not be posting pics.


SOME EXAMPLES OF DEEP CONDITIONERS THAT CAN BE USED ARE:
Mizani Moisturefuse
Mizani Thermasmooth
Mizani Fulfyl Conditioning Treatment (moisture/protein balance)
Biolage Hydrating and Ultra Hydrating Conditioning Balm
Biolage Fortetherapie Cera-Repair Treatment (both at-home and prof'l-moisture/protein balance)
Biolage Hydratherapie Cera-Repair treatment (both at-home and prof'l-moisture/protein balance)
Nioxin Intensive Therapy Weightless Reconstructive Masque (mild to moderate protein)
Nioxin Scalp Therapy #3 for fine chemically enhanced hair (mild to moderate protein)
Aubrey Organic Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner
Aubrey Organics White Camellia Conditioner
Keracare Humecto (in the tub - great for stretching relaxers)
Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol Plus Mango
Organics Hair Mayonnaise Treatment for Damaged Hair (mild protein)
Alter Ego Garlic Treatment Oil Conditioner (great for sheddding)
Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (mild protein)
Salerm 21 Wheat Germ Mask
Miss Key 10 in 1 Conditioner
Queen Helene Cholesterol
Loreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Conditioner
Creme Of Nature Nourishing Conditioner
Pantene Relaxed & Natural Breakage Defense Hair Conditioning Mask
Affirm 5 in 1 Reconstructor (mild protein)
Ultra Black Hair Deep Conditioner (by Cathy Howse)
Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
Nature's Gate Biotin Strengthening Conditioner (mild protein)
Jason Natural Thin to Thick hair & Scalp Therapy Extra Volume Conditioner
Jason Natural Jojoba Conditioner
Jason Natural Biotin Conditioner
Jason Natural Lavender Strengthening Conditioner (mild protein)
Mills Creek Keratin Conditioner (protein)
Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner - doubles as a delicious leave-in.
Elucence Extended Moisture Repair Treatment (moisture/protein balance)
Creme Of Nature Conditioning Reconstructor (mild protein)
Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturizing Conditioner
Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayaonnaise (mild protein)
Aubrey Organics GPB Balancing Conditioner (mild protein)
Ultra Sheen Duo Tex Protein Conditioner
Neutragena Triple Moisture Mask
GVP Conditioning Balm (from Sally's)
Joico K Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor (protein)
Joico K Pak Intensive Hydrator Conditioner
Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm
Hairveda Sitrinillah Deep Conditioning Mask
ORS Replenishing Pak (mild protein/moisturizing)
Alter Ego Nourishing Rebalancing Conditioner
Shescentit Banana Brulee
Ojon Ultra Hydrating Conditioner
Phytojojoba Mask
Mizani Microfusion Conditioner
MOP C-System Conditioner
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
LeKair Cholesterol (mild protien)
ICON Inner Home Moisture Mask
Aubrey Organics Green Algae Hair Rescue Conditioning Mask (protein)
Aubrey Organis Isand naturals Conditioner
J/A/S/O/N/ Sea Kelp Conditioner
Freeman's mango Papaya Conditioner
Rene Furtere Karite Intense Nourishing Mask (mild protein)
Federic Fekai Hair Mask with Shea Butter
NuNaat Keratin Conditioner (protein)
Aveda Sap Moss Conditioning detangler
Tresemme Natural Conditioner
Silk Elements Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment
Pantene Restoratives Time Renewal Replenishing Mask
Kenra Platinum Shea Butter Reconstructor (protein)
Nexxus Emergencee (mild to moderate protein)
Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Smoothie
Silicon Mix Conditioner
Alter Ego Energizing and Rebalancing Cream
Shapely's Mane N Tail
Jessicurl Weekly Deep Treatment

Those who want to join, please PM me and I will add you to the challenge.

Remember to always have fun

List of Challengers
Aggie
Shay72
morehairplease
naturalpride
Theresamonet
La Colocha
cch24
january noir
platinum
SimplyBlessed
Mrs. Verde
Ensjg598
PinkyD
makeupgirl
glamchick84
BlackGeisha
IDareT'sHair
Forever in Bloom
MonaRae
LivingDol1
Demi 1974
Barbie83
RMichelleM
Poranges
txcurly10
Geminigirl
winona
luciousladie07
TdotGirl
Brownie518
alshepp635
Wheezy807
LongCurlz
Chaosbutterfly
BamaBeauty1985
Minnie
Ms Rae
halee J
blacksapphire
trinigal27
s1b000
SouthernStunner
goodmorningruby
stellagirl76
ltown
evsbaby
Joyful1
cutenss
Angel of the North
Ronnieaj
lizzb168
MeccaMedinah
myhair84
chebaby
unique4lyfe33
ms b haven 06
VeePickni
ParagonTresses
Shana'
2sweetnsugarland
panamoni
lovelynights
bella♥tia♥marie
blueberryd
sharifeh
Chameleonchick
DaRKNLuVLy
sevetlana
hair4romheaven
Foufie
thaidreams
yewakinbo
pringle
beans4reezy
angeleyez09
SouthernBeauty
jayjaycurlz
HijabiFlygirl
Salsarisma
glamazon386
Ms Twana
chickory bee
StellaB.
toyagurl
ljamie4
GodsGrace
SexySin985
QuinEE
Mandy4610
MondoDismo
mzzmac
UGQueen
sparklebh
TressObsessed
Kusare
Tafa01
MrsAriannaAmbers
~NanCeBoTwin~
carlana25
ellcee34
ms.mimi
Miss AJ
Truth
Esq.2B
Cream Tee
Jhuidah
prettyw/pink
tressajalen
coolata
adnolej
God's Anointed
Miss OhLaLa
wanji
LytBrnSuga
PocketVenus
spicypeppermint
Vonnieluvs08
Lisaaa Bonet
mzbrown
ladybuddafly
deusa80
B Phlyy
nubiangoddess3
Ellie09
Twix
Diva_Esq
sozinzcomet
mrsjones1
AnitaTheLengths
miami74
belle chevelure
Prudent1
tgrowe
a.kay
mqueens
miss_cheveious
lamaraville
JD2'd
SweetDYMEond
Bliss806
Americka
sunbubbles
cherepikr
Glib Gurl
Smiley79
bimtheduck
creolesugarface
cldubb0569
PJaye
SailorWifey
softblackcotton
Mari J
MrsSmitty77
quasimodi
tri3nity
ladysaraii
andromeda
sonia1965
Ashleescheveux
HeChangedMyName
spacetygrss
andrea
hair4romheaven
Jade Feria
Momesque
back2relaxed
missfreshlala
Barker
phazero
Rotasaruai
NikkiNee
Chemetria
Phoenix14
sstevenson
MisSweeTiera
DesignerCurls
arr1216
GoldenBreeze
npryncess
shopgalore
bjgsmith
britnlind
sunbubbles
LaidBak
chrisanddonniesmommy
Ms.Hollywood
Voni128
NJoy
jcanalena79
Mrsjohnson912
CourtneyD
Spring
Chelz
natalie20121
mocha77
Anashja
DaDragonPrincess
shai_butta
TiffTaff
AlliCat
MissHoney26
Quita

 

[naturalpride]

I want to join this challenge.

Deep Conditioners
Creme of Nature Moisture Extreme Conditioner
Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Nexxus Emergencee
Alter Ego Hot Oil Treatment with Garlic
Matrix BIOLAGE Cera-Repair Pro4 Treatment
Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
NTM Deep Recovery Mask
NTM Pure Strength Conditioner Treatment
Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol Plus Mango
ORS Olive Oil Conditioner
Roux Porosity Control
LeKair Cholesterol Plus

Co-Wash
HE Hello Hydration
HE LTR
HE Break's Over
Nature's Gate
Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner
Organix Shea Butter Conditioner
Suave

Leave In-Conditioner
QB Amla and Heavy Cream
HE LTR Leave-In
Dr. Bronner's Hair Creme (Lavender Coconut)
Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave-In
Elasta QP H-Two Leave-In
Elasta QP Recovery Oil Moisturizer
Infusium 23 (brown bottle)

Oils
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Jojoba Oil
JBCO
African Royale Hot Six

Butters
Whipped Shea Butter

Deep Conditioning Type: Heating Cap

Starting Pic Nov. 2009

 

[Theresamonet]

I want in! Will update.

 

[Shay72]

naturalpride & Theresamonet you're on the list

 

[twists]

I would like to join

 

[La Colocha]

I would like to join.

 

[Shay72]

I would like to join

I would like to join.

Ladies you have been added to the list.

 

[cch24]

I would like to join! I'll have a starting picture around Christmas time when I straighten. I will be using Mane n Tail conditioner with coconut oil for my protein DC and Pantene Time Renewal conditioner for my moisture DC.

 

[Shay72]

I would like to join! I'll have a starting picture around Christmas time when I straighten. I will be using Mane n Tail conditioner with coconut oil for my protein DC and Pantene Time Renewal conditioner for my moisture DC.

You have been added.

 

[Platinum]

I want to join! This is a great challenge. I noticed that my hair really improved when I DC'd more. I'm in braids for a while so I won't be able to post a pic for a while.

 

[SimplyBlessed]

I def need to get in on this...my hair need the extra TLC since I have been neglecting it lately!!

Please add me!!

 

[Mrs. Verde]

I'm down. I fell off the wagon during the last challenge. My current pictures are in the siggy.

 

[curlicarib]

I'm in! I do my next length check in January, so I'll post a new picture then. In the meantime see my signature for my last picture in September 2009. My DC's of choice is AOHSR & GBR (when needed).

 

[PinkyD]

Count me in!

I will be using EO Essentials Coconut, Lavender and Aloe, AO White Camelia, Phillip B. Moisture Cream Rinse. Updates to come!

I forgot! I would like to be a part of both sections of the challenge

 

[Shay72]

Ladies you have been added.

 

[glamchick84]

Count me in!! bout to order some joico for DC'ing

 

[BlackGeisha]

I would like to join, my most current pic is in my siggy

I deep condition 1x a week on Wednesday
I use a mixture of conditioners

I start of with Roux Mendex heated for 10 mins. then I rinse and...
In a bowl I mix

Aussie Moist
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Puritans Pride Panthenol Hair Thickening Conditioner
Queen Helene Cholesterol
Nexxus Humectress
Honey
JBCO
Amla Oil
Vatika Oil

I put this on my hair for 45 min to 1 hr.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Where Do I Sign Up!

 

[Forever in Bloom]

I'm down. I fell off the wagon during the last challenge. My current pictures are in the siggy.

I fell off the wagon as soon as I got on. I'm sticking with this one though. I'm making BIG changes for 2010 and I want major progress. I will post a current pic once my camera arrives from hsn.com

I've discovered that being cheap is not the way to go for great results. Here are the conditioners I will be using for deep conditioning:

Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner (My staple!!)

Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner (My new love)

Aubrey Organics White Camellia Ultra-Smoothing Conditioner

Jojoba & Aloe Desert Rose Rvitalizing Conditioner

Aubrey Organics Blue Chamomile Hydrating Conditioner

Phyto Phytokarite Ultra Nourishing Mask for Ultra Dry Hair

MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask for drying and damaged hair

Lanza Healing Moisture Moi Moi Hair Masque

Aubrey Organics Blue Green Algae Hair Rescue Conditioning Mask

 

[MonaRae]

I'm in! 2010 is the Year of Healthy Long Hair for me!

My DC of choice is ORS Replenishing/Deep Penatrating condish.

 

[makeupgirl]

I'm in. This challenge will keep me disipline in my DC.

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I'm using the ORS Hair Mayo Mild Protein. Mostly because I've always had dry hair so I hope this helps.

 

[LivingDol1]

i want in on this challenge! i'm feeling challenge lazy but i wanna get to MBL this year so.... i better focus!!

my deep conditioners are....

Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (mild protein)
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner

Those are the 2 I use regularly... every 2 weeks I use Aphogee as instructed and I use Giovanni every time I wash my hair, whether it's a DC or a quick conditioner rinse.

When I DC, I also add some coconut oil and slather that onto my hair... i'll sit under the dryer for 30-45 minutes or i'll sit under a shower cap for an hour...

So I'll try to DC twice a week for this challenge.

 

[Demi27]

I would like to join this challenge, please.

My deep conditioner (for now) is Cream of Nature Organic Moisture Extreme Conditioner. I picked this up on Friday and plan on using it until I run out.

I am wearing weaves so, I will use this on the weaving hair and my natural hair.

 

[january noir]

I know the new challenge started today, but I did a DC on dry hair with AO WC on Friday night for 1 hour with a heating cap. I rinsed it out, air dried and put my hair in one bantu knot and went to bed.

 

[Barbie83]

I'm so in. I'm absolutely addicted to deep conditioning
My DCs:
-Ion Keratin Reconstructor
-SheScentit Banana Brulee
-Silicon Mix
-ORS Replenishing Pak
-Silk Elements MegaCholesterol
-Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment
-my two Avon DC's (Mediterranean Olive Oil Hair Mask and Greek Seas Conditioning Hair Mask)------->gotta use em up

 

[Barbie83]

I would like to join this challenge, please.

My deep conditioner (for now) is Cream of Nature Organic Moisture Extreme Conditioner. I picked this up on Friday and plan on using it until I run out.

I am wearing weaves so, I will use this on the weaving hair and my natural hair.

Oh I forgot this one! I got this in my last Sally's haul and it's absolutely fabulous! SOOOOOO much slip and moisture

 

[RMichelleM]

I want to do this too!

I'll be using

AO Honey Suckle Rose
AO White Camellia
Nature's Gate Pomegranate Sunflower

 

[Shay72]

Ladies you have been added to the list.

 

[LivingDol1]

^^^ faboo. and with that, i will be off to wash and DC my hair tonight. air drying tonight because I'm so tired...

 

[Poranges]

I'm in, I will be using hairveda strinillah & silk elements olive oil treatment.