dominique: And I'm back . Picked up some intereting tips thus far. Are we supposed to completely stay off hair creams? I use meditrit which is just like damatol and I like the menthol effect. Used to use coconut oil but it made the hair even more bulky, so I had to stop. I may have to get the black tea if the hair starts to break (tho I won't mind cos its so darn full!). Any idea where its sold?

Playgal: Please where can i get protein treatments for my hair and ORS (ORS relaxer & ORS protein)

ogugua88:

[size=13pt]You can make your own protein treatment with avocado and egg. Try an avocado, a little honey, some olive oil, and an egg.[/size]

uzoo:

here's my protein mixture.

2 table spoon of Mayonnaise ( the one used in salad dressing)

4 - 5 table spoon of melted shea butter ( local shea butter not the fancy labelled ones in a jar)

2 table spoon of olive oil

2 table spoon of coconut oil

2 eggs, ( egg whites or albumen)

mix thoroughly and apply generously,

funkybaby:

i will try this mix.

how often do you apply this on your hair? do you shampoo your hair after or just cowash?

Yvete: Up for the challenge.

My hair is past shoulder length, very coarse yaki-like texture (4c) and very black (color 1). I have good hair
I'm about 3 months post relaxer and did a 6 months stretch sometime last year. Now that's one horrible experience that I will NEVER repeat. I think 3 months

stretch is perfect for starters anyways. I wear my hair in a ponytail with edge control and wear half wigs as well.

My regimen:
Jamaican Black Castor Oil mixed with Organic Coconut Oil (for scalp),
Wash hair every sunday night with Elasta QP Creme conditioning Shampoo,
Aphogee 2min reconstructor (with shower cap for 5 minutes),
Creme of Nature Moisturing Conditioner + Raw Honey + Egg yolk + coconut Oil (leave in for 45 minutes then wash)
No heat ... No blowdryers I use the T-shirt method
Neutrogena leave-in creme or Wave Nouveau Moisturizing lotion for everyday use.

Shikena ... My hair has been growing like a weed. I may upload pictures since I started all over in 2011... if I find a way to hide my face.

sweetmay_2006:
Pls where can I get dat castor oil

uzoo:


I do this once a week, usually at night,(i also use Almond oil sometimes to replace olive oil)and then Co-wash in the morning.Co- washing Is usually every 2 to 3 days.
Like i said it can get a bit sticky ,oily and even dripping all the way down to your neck if you apply too much to the hair.

I just started my hair growth all over again after experiencing a huge breakage last year.

you can read all about my hair routine here.. http://productsthatactuallydowork..com/p/hair-w.html

After my relaxer this month my next step is to treat and grow my hair from within.So that even when i can't keep up with this hair regimen, i am assured that the vitamins i take will take care of it.

BagLova:

welcome to the thread. the products you have are good and make sure you get a good moisturizer that fits your hair type. Theyre different products for different hair type. Also some pple make the mistake of over moisturizing their hair. protein or miosture overload will cause hair breakage.

sweetmay_2006:
Pls where can I get dat castor oil

dominique: I'm on week 2 post relaxer and on cornrows. Will be washing and treating sometime next week. Any idea if black tea is sold in Lagos?

dominique: This treatment, can it be stored or should be used all at once?

uzoo: When adding Eggs to make your protein treatment , i often get rid of the yolk.

it doesn't do much for my hair anyways.
(crack a little hole on the egg shell and let the egg white slime out )

uzoo: When adding Eggs to make your protein treatment , i often get rid of the yolk.

sweetmay_2006: Pls where can I get dat castor oil

Yvete:

I get rid of the egg whites and use yolks only. Don't you get a white-ish leftover from the egg stuck on your hair? A friend of mine tried it and complained about the smell of egg white even post-condish. It bothered her. lolz


Most Caribbean stores sell castor oil - check your neighborhood. I purchase mine on Amazon. It's very thick & lasts a long time because I mix it with coconut oil in a separate cup.

jessyz: After applying the protein treatment, how long do u live it on your hair before washing it off. Do you use cold or hot water in washing it off?

I.Joan:
Where do you guys get the time for all this stuff ...