Aggie
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Wow those prices are high!!!!
Nah son, I'ma pass since I get Dudley's DRC 28 Protein Treatment at a really good price from the Dudley's vendor here in the Bahamas
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Nah son, I'ma pass since I get Dudley's DRC 28 Protein Treatment at a really good price from the Dudley's vendor here in the Bahamas
Aggie
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Aggie
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+1 Agreed
discodumpling
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Today's DC is a mashup of what's left of my Sally's ION Repair and the dregs of my ORS Ghee Butter co-wash which does double duty as a DC. I'll be under the dryer for an hour. Cheers and Happy Sunday Ladies of LHCF!
NaturallyATLPCH
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DCing now with SSI Restore and Repair mask
Will use Joico Reconstructor Leave In as my leave in
Will use Joico Reconstructor Leave In as my leave in
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
I used it underneath the Colorful since I ran out of the Joico. It seems to be so moisturizing that it cancels out the Colorful a bit. Are you not gonna purchase it after this?
NaturallyATLPCH
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Nah I am not going to repurchase. I did add a bit of Colorful to a Refresher Spray and have been getting pretty good results. I just spray a little on after I cowash and before I twist my hair underneath the Marula Hemp Hair Cream.
The SSI Restore and Repair mask is BAE right now.
Froreal3
haulin hard in the paint
Your hair needs a slightly more protein to be balanced. Moisturizing conditioners with no protein in them are almost pointless (unless you're doing like Aphogee 2 Step or something). I've been getting good results from the Cupuacu Avocado with hydrolyzed keratin. Seems like it makes the moisturizing properties of the conditioner even better. It's good to know what works and keep it simple.
NaturallyATLPCH
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I totally agree!
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
This wash day will use:
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor
Summerof93
Member
Hair (type, length, porosity, density)
4a armpit length, medium to high density, normal, high on the ends of hair.
What kind of proteins will you be using? hard protein and maybe a reconstructor
What products containing protein will you be using? ion protein treatment and ion reconstructor, I might try aphogee.
How often will you use it? once a month or every two month depending on how my hair feels.
If you currently have a protein rich regimen, how do you feel it has benefitted you?
Less breakage, hair hold on to moisture better and longer.
4a armpit length, medium to high density, normal, high on the ends of hair.
What kind of proteins will you be using? hard protein and maybe a reconstructor
What products containing protein will you be using? ion protein treatment and ion reconstructor, I might try aphogee.
How often will you use it? once a month or every two month depending on how my hair feels.
If you currently have a protein rich regimen, how do you feel it has benefitted you?
Less breakage, hair hold on to moisture better and longer.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Used:
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor over DIY Rice Water Rinse
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor over DIY Rice Water Rinse
mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
I have both and I have to agree with @ bolded.
Man, now you make me want to get some DRC.
Aggie
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It's a great investment you won't regret. Use once every 6-8 weeks and your hair will be so happy. I will also be getting me some Olaplex to rebuild the bonds of my hair and protect it from breakage during my demi color treatments.
keranikki
Natural, 3abc/4a, Fine, medium density
I forgot to post about last weeks mishap:
I used Olaplex for the first time. I just thought I knew what I was doing, so I didn’t read the directions thoroughly.
You are supposed to use Olaplex on unwashed hair, I used it on freshly clarified hair…
It left my hair hard and tangled. I made it worse by using Obia Babassu DC, thinking it would add moisture…lies. It has taken me a week to add moisture to my hair.
My hair is still strong, so Olaplex did serve its purpose. If you follow the directions, you should be able to use the product weekly. If you make the mistake I did, which I plan to do again, I would use the product monthly.
I think the other major mistake I made was not washing my hair in braids. I will not make that mistake again.
I used Olaplex for the first time. I just thought I knew what I was doing, so I didn’t read the directions thoroughly.
You are supposed to use Olaplex on unwashed hair, I used it on freshly clarified hair…
It left my hair hard and tangled. I made it worse by using Obia Babassu DC, thinking it would add moisture…lies. It has taken me a week to add moisture to my hair.
My hair is still strong, so Olaplex did serve its purpose. If you follow the directions, you should be able to use the product weekly. If you make the mistake I did, which I plan to do again, I would use the product monthly.
I think the other major mistake I made was not washing my hair in braids. I will not make that mistake again.
Nichelle_jb
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I used Shi-Naturals Peppermint Deep Conditioner. It is considered a "Balanced" Conditioner providing both moisture & protein. The ingredients are: Distilled water, btms, natural peppermint oil, almond oil, castor oil, hydrolized protein, silk protein
Aggie
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I read all those instructions prior to even thinking about buying Olaplex. I had to be sure it's what I want before taking the plunge since that stuff is NOT cheap
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keranikki
Natural, 3abc/4a, Fine, medium density
I read all those instructions prior to even thinking about buying Olaplex. I had to be sure it's what I want before taking the plunge since that stuff is NOT cheap
It is not cheap, but so many people raved about, my PJism got the best of me. I'm not saying the product is bad. It's great, but there are some repercussions if you use it improperly. I think the repercussion I had worked out in the end. I did not lose any hair, I just had a tough time adding moisture back. I should not have used two new products (Olaplex and Obia). I should have used a tried and true moisturizing DC after. Once I did that a day later, my hair felt better. This weekend I plan to cowash and steam my hair, which should bring me to my preferred optimum moisture level.
Using this product once a month versus weekly assists with the cost effectiveness. I will finish the bottle. If my hair doesn't feel miraculous after multiple uses, I will go to back Aphogee 2-step.
Aggie
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You do know that Olaplex is not a conditioner or a treatment right? It just connects the bonds of the cuticles broken by chemicals. The Olaplex company made it very clear to always give your hair a treatment after using Olaplex, whether it's for moisture or strength. It does and will not replace any of your treatments, it simply enhances them.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@keranikki
Thanks for the tips! If I ever decide to purchase this, I'll hafta' refer back to your tips.
Have you checked into "Weekend Hair Plans yet?" I know you like that thread to keep you in check.
Thanks for the tips! If I ever decide to purchase this, I'll hafta' refer back to your tips.
Have you checked into "Weekend Hair Plans yet?" I know you like that thread to keep you in check.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@Aggie
Are you just buying #3 or are you buying/using the entire system?
@keranikki
Which one are you using? Or are you using the whole system?
If I buy it, I was just going to get #3.
Are you just buying #3 or are you buying/using the entire system?
@keranikki
Which one are you using? Or are you using the whole system?
If I buy it, I was just going to get #3.
keranikki
Natural, 3abc/4a, Fine, medium density
I'm using #3. I haven't found a way to purchase the whole system, but I don't think I need it. For now, I think #3 is enough, if I use it my way.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
@keranikki
If I buy it, I was just going to buy/use #3 as well.
Thanks Girl.
ETA: How many treatments do you think you can get with 3.3 oz's?
If I buy it, I was just going to buy/use #3 as well.
Thanks Girl.
ETA: How many treatments do you think you can get with 3.3 oz's?
keranikki
Natural, 3abc/4a, Fine, medium density
@keranikki
If I buy it, I was just going to buy/use #3 as well.
Thanks Girl.
ETA: How many treatments do you think you can get with 3.3 oz's?
My hair is SL, so I think I can get 2-3 more uses out that bottle, for a total of 3-4 treatments per bottle. I think I used roughly 3/4 of an ounce of product for my length.
I want to finish the bottle to see if there is a noticeable difference between the results from Olaplex and Aphogee 2-step.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Is it runny? Thick/Thin? How's it smell?
Aggie
Well-Known Member
I intend to buy and use the entire system. I have demi color breakage so I will need all of it. Plus I'm texlaxing my hair every 4-6 months. I will purchase maybe 6 of the #3 in the beginning and get the other 6 a couple months later.
CoilyArielBrowe
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This week my hair felt dry so I used Alikay Honey and Sage DC which does have some protein ( silk amino acids) in it. However, its a more moisturizing DC. My hair feels much more balanced now, I used Soultanicals Master Hair Cleanse and I think it dried out my hair . I intend to continue to use a light protein DC but if I use the Soultanicals I'll use a moisturizing DC.
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