Hair Product Inventory

[caress]

I'm doing a little inventory of my products and I realize that I have SO many products that I'd like to use up. I'm just not sure of what combinations to use them in or when to use them based on what my hair needs. What would be the best way for me to proceed? What products do you currently own and how do you decide when to use what?

Here's what I currently own
Shampoos:
Abba Crème Moist Shampoo (contains protein)
Avalon Organics Lemon Verbena Clarifying Shampoo
Avalon Organics Lavendar Nourishing Shampoo
Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo
L'anza Protein Plus Shampoo
Redken All Soft Shampoo (sample size)

Conditioners:
Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum
Elasta QP DPR-11 Deep Penetrating Moisturizer
Kenra Intensive Emollient Treatment (sample size)
Keracare Humecto Crème Conditioner (doesn't do much for my hair)
L'Oreal Hair Fixer Ineral Hair Repair Kit
Nexxus Emergencèe
Redken All Soft Conditioner (sample size)
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Revlon Realistic Hair Repair
Suave Naturals Vanilla Floral Conditioner (contains silk protein)

Leave-ins:
911 Original Formula Leave-In Conditoner
Aussie Hair Insurance
Elasta QP H-Two Leave-In Moisture Sealing Conditioner
Hask Placenta No-Rinse Instant Hair Repair Treatment (Super Strength)
Infusium 23 Split End Repair
KMS Silker Leave-in Treatment (sample size)

Straighteners:
Biosilk Silk Strate
KMS Flat Out Relaxing Balm
L'anza Strait-Line Temporary Curl Relaxer & Smoother
L'anza Strait-LineThermal Defense (Pressing Spray)
Lustrasilk Straight Effects

Heat Protectants:
Back to Basics Thermal Styler (heat activated setting spray with shea butter)
Paul Mitchell Heat Seal (humidity-resistant styling spray)
Paul Mitchell Seal and Shine (heat protection and shine)
Redken So Long Heat Treat (heat activated leave-in treatment for long hair)

Setting Products:
Isoplus Hot Curler (allows curls to lock in place for a firm, crisp finish)
Miss Cool 5 Minute Fast Set (settling lotion)
Paul Mitchell Hair Sculpting Lotion
Perm Repair Setting Lotion (for wraps, waves, roller sets)

Moisturizers:
Abba Nourishing (Leave-on Moisturizer for Hair & Skin)
Frizz Ease Relax Daily Replenisher (instant surface smoother)
KMS Silker 2-in-1 shaping creme
Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion
Proclaim Carrot Oil Cream
Wonder 8 Oil - Stimulating

Serums:
Frizz-Ease Mirror Image (heat-activated laminator)
Ion Anti-frizz Oil Free Glosser

Hold Products:
Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Solid Ice Pomade
Kenra Volume Spray (sample sizes)
L'Oreal Studio FX Grab Extreme Stretch Gel (Mega Hold)
Proclaim Crystal Ice (Smooth styling pomade that is nearly identical to the Fantasia IC product)

 

[JenJen2721]

Shampoos:
Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing
Breakthru Shampoo
Clairol 5x Refreshing (I use this as a clarifying shampoo)
Ultra Sheen Supreme Detangling Shampoo
Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo


Conditioners:
Mizani Moisturfuse
Feria Color Moisturizing Conditioner
Keracare Humecto
St. Ives Vanilla and Edelweiss
Motions CPR
Aphogee Keratin 2 min Reconstructor
Nexxus Emergencee

Leave-ins:
Nexxus Headdress
Motions Nourish
Clairol 5x Leave In
New Image Damage Free

Heat Protectants:
New Image Damage Free
Profectiv Healthy Ends

Setting Products:
Lottabody Setting Cream
Sensitive by Nature Styling Glaze

Moisturizers:
Jojoba Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Coconut Oil
Avocado Oil
Profectiv Healthy Ends
"" Root Health
John Frieda Moisture Remedy Balm
ORS Carrot Oil mixed w/EVOO

Serums:
Loreal Vive
Diamond Drops

Hold Products:
Elasta QP Feels Like Silk Gel
Nexxus Comb Thru Holding Spray

 

[JenJen2721]

Caress, how do you like the Redken So Long Heat Treat?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

My Shampoos
-Creme of Nature
-Nexxus Therappe
-Bev J. benificial phase shampoo

Conditioners
-VO5 about 4 different flavors
-Lekair cholesterol
-Keracare Humecto
-Garnier Fruitese deep fortifying conditioner
-Garnier Fruitese deep fortifying hair mask
-Clairol 5x's renewal
-Nexxus Keraphixx

Leave ins
-Biolage tonic
Bev J. conditioning detangling spray

Setting products
-Elasta QP styling foam

Moisturizers
-S-curl
-Elasta QP Recovery Oil Moisturizer
-B&B oil moisturizer
-Joboba Oil
-Bev J. constant care for ends

Serums
-Keracare silkenseal
-Loreal smooth intense anti-frizz serum

Hold products
-Queen Helene pink styling gel
-Aloe Vera gel

I don't have as much as you caress but I started running out of space and had to relocate my products.

As far as combinations, it just depends on what I want to accomplish for that day. I switch conditioners on a daily basis and only use 2 particular ones for my weekly deep condition.

 

[caress]

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Caress, how do you like the Redken So Long Heat Treat?


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I find it to be excellent. It leaves my hair softer. I use it with my curling iron and sometimes when I blowdry my hair.

 

[caress]

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I don't have as much as you caress but I started running out of space and had to relocate my products.

As far as combinations, it just depends on what I want to accomplish for that day. I switch conditioners on a daily basis and only use 2 particular ones for my weekly deep condition.




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I think this is what I'll do and since I have more than one product from a particular product line, I'll be sure to use those products together. I also wanted to add that I've accumulated these products over a course of MANY years. It seems like a lot but some of these are products I've only used once or twice and some I just stopped using for whatever reason. Do I sound defensive?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Caress, as a fellow product junkie I completely understand!

 

[Allandra]

Hey Caress,

This is a fun thread.

Here's my hair product inventory.

Shampoo
· L’anza Protein Plus Shampoo
· Crème of Nature Professional Detangling/Conditioning Shampoo
· Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo

Rinse
· Apple Cider Vinegar
· Distilled Water

Conditioner (Moisturizing)
· L’Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture Nurturing Crème
· L’Oreal Nature’s Therapy Unfrizz Smoothing Treatment

Conditioner (Protein)
· Aubrey Organics GPB

Hot Oil Treatment
· L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Hot Oil Botanical Treatment

Conditioner (Leave-In)
· Clairol Renewal 5x Daily Nourishment
· Kiehl’s Leave-In Conditioner
· L’Oreal Nature’s Therapy Unfrizz Taming Crème
· New Image Damage Free Thermal Active Conditioning Styler (Heat Protectant)

Moisturizer
· Kiehl's Crème with Silk Groom
· Worlds of Curls Activator

Serum
· Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Repair Hair Polisher

Extra Conditioners

When I just want to rinse my hair, I use these:

· Lafier Honey and Almond Rinse
· Miss Key 10 en 1Super Rinse
· Nacidit Avocado Rinse
· Nacidit Olive Oil Rinse
· Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner
· Tropical Avocado Conditioning Hair Cream
· Tropical Milk and Honey Conditioning Hair Cream
· V05 Strawberries & Cream Conditioner

 

[Allandra]

Opps. I left out my most recent purchase.

· Monoi Coco
· Monoi Tiare Tahiti
· Monoi Tipanie

 

[patticake]

caress, how do you feel about your avalon organics products? i saw this at ultra and was thinking about trying it out.

 

[patticake]

caress, how do you feel about your avalon organics products? i saw this at ultra and was thinking about trying it out.

 

[jaibee]

caress how is the paul mitchell hair sculpting lotion? I have used it three times and i finally decided to toss it. It made my hair to hard and sticky. I have tried to use it for rollersets and braidouts. I even tried to dilute it with water to no avail. let me know how it works for you

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Oh my goodness! You all have some amazing lists!
Here's Mine:

Shampoos:
Pantene Clarifying
Herbal Essences Intensive Blends (bought on accident)
Creme of Nature for Normal hair
Elucence Moisture Acidifying

Conditioners:
Herbal Essences Conditioning Balm
Elucence Moisture Plus

Leave-Ins:
Herbal Essences Leave In

Moisturizers and Oils:
Coconut Oil
Kemi Oyl
Olive Oil

Anything Else:
Aphogee (the hard stuff)
Salon Selectives Loosely Defined
Aloe Vera Gel

I'm too broke to be a PJ!

 

[karly]

Shampoos:
Keracare Hydrating Detangling
Keracare 1st Lather
Lanza Protein Plus (old formula)
Cream of Nature
Elucence Moisture Benefits
L'anza Protein Plus Shampoo
Motion CPR
Nexxus Botanoil
Aubrey Organics Island Butter

Conditioners (moisturizing):
Keracare Humecto
Elucence Moisture Balancing
Nexxus Humectress
Nacidit Olive Oil
Nacidit Avocado
Tropical Avocado
Tropical Milk & Honey

Conditioners (protein):
Keracare Super Reconstructor
Aubrey Organics GPB
Cathy Howse UBH
Nexxus Keraphix
Elucence Extended Moisture Repair
Motions CPR
Miss Key 10 in 1 Super

Rinses:
Nacidit Olive Oil
Nacidit Avocado
Aubrey Organics Island Spice Cream

Leave-ins:
Nexxus Headress
Elasta QP Recovery
Keracare Leave-in

Heat Protectants:
Keracare Oil Rich Blow Dry Lotion
Keracare Silken Seal

Setting Products:
Elasta QP Silk
Infusium 23

Moisturizers:
Elasta QP H-Two
Elasta QP Mango Butter

Oils:
Keracare Essential Oils
Healthier Hair in a Bottle
Wild Growth Oil
Avocado Oil
Coconut Oil
Rosemary Hair oil blend
Jojoba Oil
Grapeseed Oil

 

[butterscotch]

I used to be a PJ (3 years clearn & sober), so I can relate to the long lists. But I have narrowed it down to the following

Shampoos:
Motions CPR Shampoo
Nexxus Diametress

Conditioners:
Nexxus Keraphix
Motions CPR
Dudley Q's Hair Rebuilder
Aphogee 2-Minute Keratin Reconstructor

Leave-ins:
Nexxus Headress
Dudley Q's Styling/Wrapping Foam
Lacio Lacio
Alfaparf Semi Di Lino

Miscellaneous:
Razac Perfect for Perms Styling Lotion
100% Pure Coconut Oil

 

[caress]

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caress, how do you feel about your avalon organics products? i saw this at ultra and was thinking about trying it out.

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I like those two shampoos. I used them when my hair was natural and my hair was very detangled and smooth after using them. I got mine from Ulta.

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caress how is the paul mitchell hair sculpting lotion? I have used it three times and i finally decided to toss it. It made my hair to hard and sticky. I have tried to use it for rollersets and braidouts. I even tried to dilute it with water to no avail. let me know how it works for you

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Well I think I used it years ago and I probably used it incorrectly. I think I used it before a blew my hair dry. I just liked the way it felt on my wet hair. I plan on trying it when I attempt a roller set or spiral set.

 

[caress]

I also wanted to add that the only products that I really use lately are -

Shampoos:
Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo
Redken All Soft Shampoo (sample size)
I plan on buying Aussie Moist (as soon as I use up more of what I have) because it's great for relaxed hair

Conditioners:
Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum
Nexxus Emergencèe
Redken All Soft Conditioner (sample size)
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream

Leave-ins:
Just ran out of Joico Integrity but I love this stuff
KMS Silker Leave-in Treatment (sample size)

Heat Protectants:
Redken So Long Heat Treat (heat activated leave-in treatment for long hair)

Moisturizers:
Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion
Wonder 8 Oil - Stimulating

Serums:
Ion Anti-frizz Oil Free Glosser

Hold Products:
Kenra Volume Spray (sample sizes)
L'Oreal Studio FX Grab Extreme Stretch Gel (Mega Hold)
Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Solid Ice Pomade

 

[sithembile]

This is what I have:
Shampoos:
Jason jojoba
Keracare dry itchy scalp
Aveda hair detoxifier

Conditioners:
Elasta intense
Affirm 5 in 1
Joico Kpak
Kerastase masqueintense

Leave ins:
Elasta h2
Nexxus headress

Serum:
Loreal elvive

Moisturisers:
Keracare essential oils
Castor oil
coconut oil

Hold:
aloe vera gel

 

[Allandra]

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[caress]

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[northernbelle]

Shampoo:
Only one at the moment - Aveda Pure-Fume Brilliant - my tried and true!

Moisturizing Conditioners:
Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
Aveda Pure-Fume Brilliant Conditioner ( a lightweight moisturizing conditioner)

Protein Conditioners:
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor
ORS Hair Mayonnaise

Detanglers/Leave-Ins:
Aveda Styling Curessence

Setting Lotion:
Aveda Pure-Fume Brilliant Universal Styling Creme

Styling (For doobie after roller set):
Farouk Silk Therapy

General Styling:
Aveda Pure-Fume Brilliant Hair Spray (I use it if I am stepping out for the evening (lol)!
Aveda Pure-Fume Brilliant Humectant
Motions Oil Sheen and Conditioning Spray

Hair/Scalp Dressing:
Ultra Sheen Extra Dry Conditioner and Hair Dress
ORS Jojoba Maximum Shine Hair and Scalp Moisturizer

**I returned the Aveda Phomollient this afternoon. The Aveda Pure-Fume Brilliant Universal Styling Creme worked better for my wet roller sets. More softness and shine.

northernbelle

 

[Miosy]

I logged on just to respond to this fun thread
Here is my list

Shampoos
Creme of Nature
Uncle Harry Hemp Oil Shampoo

Clarifying Shampoo
Tresmme Green Tea Shampoo

Deep Conditioner
Lekair Cholestrol w/ jojoba oil

Detangling Conditioner & CO washes
Tresemme Marine Botanical & Mango Sealant

Rinses
DI water
ACV

Leave In
Africa's best Hair Mayo
Africa's best Clove & Olive Oil
Aubdrey Aloe Vera

Protein
Nexxus Emergencee
GBP

My miscellaneous list that I use off and on:
Olive oil conditioner (dominican product)
Collagen & Vitamin E (dominican product)
Silk Worm (dominican product)
Patene Intensive Moisturizer
Dudley Moisturzing Shampoo & Conditioner
Salerm silk serum
Mango Butter
Hairbonic pomade
Hairbonic leave in
Ion sheen spray
Olive oil sheen spray
Motions leave in

 

[caress]

bumping one last time

 

[JenJen2721]

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There's so many PJ's here..people might be afraid of getting carpal tunnel syndrome from all the typing they'll have to do!

 

[caress]

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There's so many PJ's here..people might be afraid of getting carpal tunnel syndrome from all the typing they'll have to do!

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[ms_kenesha]

These I use on a regular (I have this on a spreadsheet & I cut & pasted):

Elucence Moisture Benefits
Elucence Extended Moisture Remedy Treatment
Shea Butter
Paul Mitchell Special Tea Tree
Elucence Moisture Balance
Avocado Butter
Creme of Nature
At One With Nature's Botanical Reconstructor Conditioner with Moisture Recovery
Jojoba Oil
Elasta QP Conditioning Shampoo
Motions CPR
Castor Oil
Motions Moisture Plus
Creme of Nature Scalp Protector
Nexxus Emergencee Coconut oil
Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair
Carrot oil
Keracare Humecto
Wild Growth Hair Oil
Keracare Leave-in
ORS Olive Oil Spray
Proclaim Natural 7 Oil

 

[cutebajangirl]

Well I'm typing so here goes :

Relaxer and associated products:
Avlon Fiberguard Mild 4lb jar *
Protecto**
Preservo Chemical Block *
Deep Brilliance Manage- Leave in Balancing Spray (even's up hair porsity pre relaxer)*
Isoplus Neutralizing Shampoo w/ color alarm (used the last of it today)*

Pre Shampoo Treatment-
Tropical Avacado Conditioner
VO5 Pina Colada

Shampoo-
Lanza Protein Plus*
Dudley's Deluxe*

Conditioners- Protein -
Keracare Super Reconstuctor*
Affirm 5-in-1*
Fiberguard Sustenance Fortifying*
Eluence Moisture Recovery Treat. (recevied at the NYC Meet)
Asante Protein Pre Shampoo Treatment (no longer available- but not that great anyway)

Conditioner- Moisturizing-
Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner*
Eluence Moisture Balancing *
Nexxus Humectress*
Goldwell Kerasilk
Nexxus Cystine Treatment (received at NYC Meet)
Nioxin Structure and Strength*
Miss Key 10 y 1*
L'Oreal Feria Colour Hydrator*
Creme of Nature Nourishing Conditioner (haven't tried yet)
Aubrey Organics Jojoba and Aloe (a huge disapointment for me, I'll try agin though)
UAN Moisturizing Crema (received at NYC Meet)
Revlon Porsity Control (sample size-haven't tried yet)
John frieds Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery (sample size)
PM The Detangler (sample size)

Conditioners Leave-In/Setting Lotion
Rusk Invisible
Africa's Best Liquid Hair Mayo*
Arosci Leave In
Salerm BioMarine Treatment*
Keracare Setting Lotion
VO5 Hair Therapy
Sebatian Potion 9

Treatments (?)
Salerm Vital*

Serums/Glossers/Hair Sprays/Gel
Asante Hair Gel
L'Oreal Color Vive Serum
Keracare Silken Seal*
Dudley's Oil Sheen Spray*
Sensitive by Nature Satin Shine *
Citre Glosser (alright but not as good as the one above)

Hair Moisturizers/Oils
Elasta QP Hair Recovery*
Profectic 3in1 Solution *
SCurl No Drip*
Vitale Body Bounce Moiusturizing Creme
Nature's Blessing Hair Grease

Color
Jazzing Ebony
Jazzing Clear
Dark and Lovely Auburn something or the other
Adore Topaz*
Gentle Treatment #40
VO5 Color secure Pre Wash spray*
Clairol Uncolor
Clairol Metelex

As you can see I have alot of stuff. The Protein conditioners are here to stay as well as the shampoos. But everything else is the result of trying to find the perfect product. So I will settle with the ones with the asterix for my regimen. The Pre Shampoo treatments will be whatever conditioners I don't like.

 

[Miosy]

Cutebajangirl

Do you really have all that stuff!!
Wow, gurl you really are a PJ

You go gurl!

 

[EXSQUISIT]

shampoos

creme of nature ultra moisturizing
motions lavish conditioning shampoo
aphogee evening primrose
ion balanced cleansing
several lanza samples
garnier fructis(samples)
motions cpr shampoo

conditioners
cpr
motions moisture plus
pantene s&s
ion intensive therapy treatment
aphogee 2 min keratin reconstructor
aphogee balancing moisturizer
dark and lovely cholesterol
vo5 strawberries and cream

moisturizers
elasta qp mango butter
pantene r&n oil cream moisturizer
scurl no drip
evoo/distilled water
pink oil
isoplus oil sheen
fantasia night time oil treatment
perm repair daily moisture treatment
dark and lovely restore and repair therapy
wild growth oil

leave ins
motions nourishin
911
infusium 23
tcb blow dry lotion

set and hold
vigorol mousse
lottabody wrap n tapn setting lotion
perm repair setting lotion
ion spray mousse
loreal vive smooth intense serum
suave naturals aloe vera

tools
caruso curlers
steam flat iron( hardly ever use, need a ceramic one)


i think that's it.....and believe it or not they all get used.



almost forgot...my rx prescription protein pac..

 

[karezone]

* what I use

Shampoos
*Creme of Nature for Dry Brittle or color treated hair
*Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Oil Shampoo (once a month)
*nexxus Therapee

Conditioners
*Lekair Cholesterol
Pantene Pro-V smooth and sleek
Nexxus Humectress -now using as a leave in

Protein Conditioners
*Joico K-Pak
Queen Helene Placenta Cream Conditioner
Nexxus Keraphix

Moisturizers and leave ins
WGO
*Africa's Best Herbal Oil
*Profective mega growth
*Infusium 23

I don't count the Glover's because it is not mositurizing or anything.

Compared to you all I don't have anything.