2011 Ceramides Challenge

[QueenFee]

Im going to use it tonight when I seal....
Where you getting Emu from, my mom has been looking for it?

I got mines from the Vitamin Shoppe but I have seen it at WholeFoods...I like the Vitamin shoppe because it's a bit cheaper same brand as wholefoods tho.

 

[halee_J]

I've been using hempseed oil to seal all this week The shine from this oil cannot be beat. I'll probably pre-poo with it tonight

 

[halee_J]

QueenFee I'm loving the shine!

 

[Shay72]

Question: If you could only pick two ceramide rich oils to purchase what would they be and why? TIA.

 

[halee_J]

Shay72 I would say rice bran and hemp seed. Rice bran is great for detangling and gives a great smooth feeling to my hair, it also has a mild strengthening effect; not hard, just more "fortified" like it has more substance to it, I hope that makes sense.

Hemp seed has the same effect but less intense. It has more of a softening effect, it also gives really great shine.

 

[TheCoilWhisperer]

I'm in!

Hello all, I've been away from LHCF for a while but I'm happy to say this challenge will bring me back.

1. What ceramide oils/products will you be using?
Hempseed oil for now may use WGO and rice bran oil at a later time. AO WO, HSR and GPB. Can't decide if I like WO or HSR better.

2. How will you be using them?
50/50 mix of HSO and EVOO has a pre-poo, add HSO to my KimmayTube leave-in cond and seal with a 50/50 mix of HSO and jojoba oil.

How often will you be using them?
Pre-poo and DC once a week. Seal every other day or as needed.

OP thanks for starting this thread for 2011. Your bunning results was all I needed to see to hop on this challenge.

 

[TheCoilWhisperer]

Question: If you could only pick two ceramide rich oils to purchase what would they be and why? TIA.

@Shay72 I would say rice bran and hemp seed. Rice bran is great for detangling and gives a great smooth feeling to my hair, it also has a mild strengthening effect; not hard, just more "fortified" like it has more substance to it, I hope that makes sense.

Hemp seed has the same effect but less intense. It has more of a softening effect, it also gives really great shine.

Thanks for this question and response. I was wondering the same thing. Guess I'll be picking up some rice bran oil too. I'm so excited!

 

[Lita]

this stuff is WORKING

The back is taking to it faster than the front but this is how it looked when I took my scarf off after a long nap today . Can't wait to get my little paws on some Emu and hot six oils

Absolutely Beautiful ..Safflower oil ROCKS!


Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Lita]

I've been using hempseed oil to seal all this week The shine from this oil cannot be beat. I'll probably pre-poo with it tonight

I pre poo with it sometime too...I like how nice my hair feels & the pleasant scent it has...
When I use it to seal it gives a very glossy sheen (like glass)



Happy Hair Growing!

 

[HennaRo]

So the Loreal conditioner I bought worked great as a dc. I will rotate this with AO White Camellia.

 

[Brownie518]

@Shay72 I would say rice bran and hemp seed. Rice bran is great for detangling and gives a great smooth feeling to my hair, it also has a mild strengthening effect; not hard, just more "fortified" like it has more substance to it, I hope that makes sense.

Hemp seed has the same effect but less intense. It has more of a softening effect, it also gives really great shine.

Thanks for this info!!

 

[divachyk]

Shay72 I would say rice bran and hemp seed. Rice bran is great for detangling and gives a great smooth feeling to my hair, it also has a mild strengthening effect; not hard, just more "fortified" like it has more substance to it, I hope that makes sense.

Hemp seed has the same effect but less intense. It has more of a softening effect, it also gives really great shine.

I have been using up my grapeseed and it is going well. Time to pick up some more hemp. I am almost out. I will try rice bran next. What is sunflower and safflower best known for? (I have sunflower but RARELY use it)

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[TheCoilWhisperer]

I'm wondering... Is there such a thing as ceramindes overload? And if so, what are the signs... Is it like a protein overload?

 

[Lanea87]

I got mines from the Vitamin Shoppe but I have seen it at WholeFoods...I like the Vitamin shoppe because it's a bit cheaper same brand as wholefoods tho.

Thanks, I will pass that info on to my mom. I may get some after my other oilis gone...

 

[halee_J]

I'm wondering... Is there such a thing as ceramindes overload? And if so, what are the signs... Is it like a protein overload?

I think there is; it feels like kind of like a slightly waxy product buildup. I've experienced it twice. Once, when I saturated my hair with rice bran oil for an o/n pre poo, then DC'ed with rb oil mixed in for like 4hrs; then used a leave-in that had in wheatgerm oil and hemp as the first few ingredients, then sealed with more rb oil. The second time was when I did two overnight (<9hrs) pre-poos with alot of rb oil in the same week, and was heavy handed when sealing. It was basically O/D So you can see why. Like everything else, moderation. I always recommend pre-poos first and then see how your hair responds

Depending on my hair's needs I will vary the oil I use; I may use the ceramide oil straight or mixed with another oil like EVOO; I may vary the length of time of the pre-poos, and on some occasions DC with them.

 

[Shay72]

@Shay72 I would say rice bran and hemp seed. Rice bran is great for detangling and gives a great smooth feeling to my hair, it also has a mild strengthening effect; not hard, just more "fortified" like it has more substance to it, I hope that makes sense.

Hemp seed has the same effect but less intense. It has more of a softening effect, it also gives really great shine.

Thank you . Anyone else want to offer their input too?

I am doing a HOT right now with grapeseed oil.

 

[baglady215]

^^^

I've only tried hemp and grapeseed as far as ceramide oils go, but I love them both. Rice bran is on my list!

 

[TheCoilWhisperer]

I think there is; it feels like kind of like a slightly waxy product buildup. I've experienced it twice. Once, when I saturated my hair with rice bran oil for an o/n pre poo, then DC'ed with rb oil mixed in for like 4hrs; then used a leave-in that had in wheatgerm oil and hemp as the first few ingredients, then sealed with more rb oil. The second time was when I did two overnight (<9hrs) pre-poos with alot of rb oil in the same week, and was heavy handed when sealing. It was basically O/D So you can see why. Like everything else, moderation. I always recommend pre-poos first and then see how your hair responds

Depending on my hair's needs I will vary the oil I use; I may use the ceramide oil straight or mixed with another oil like EVOO; I may vary the length of time of the pre-poos, and on some occasions DC with them.

Thank you so much for responding... and I will do just that. Start off with pre-poo'ing on a 50/50 mix and work my way up after seeing how my hair responds.

 

[LuvlyRain3]

Prepooing with grapeseed oil.

 

[kaykaybobay]

Prepooing with grapeseed oil.

I did the same today - washed then mixed a bit of grapeseed oil in my biolage conditioner. Afterwards my hair was tangled free even though I had not detangled all week.

 

[HennaRo]

Has anyone tried steaming with one of the oils? Sorry if it has been asked before. I'm thinking of using either grapeseed or safflower oil.

 

[LuvlyRain3]

I did the same today - washed then mixed a bit of grapeseed oil in my biolage conditioner. Afterwards my hair was tangled free even though I had not detangled all week.

I was thinking about mixing some in my 2 min keratin. Does anyone add ceramides to their protein treatments?

 

[Renee29]

I've steamed with grapeseed oil before. I loved it. It came out tangle free and soft. I don't think your supposed to expose the ceramides that have to be refridgerated to too much heat though cause they can go rancid with too high of temperatures. Luckily there are plenty others to choose from that contain ceramides. HTH

 

[Aireen]

UPDATE: Got my safflower oil today!

 

[LuvlyRain3]

I'm ditching wheat germ oil. Grapeseed oil has definitely replaced this. My prepoo had my hair feeling song. I never got results like that with what germ oil. Plus wheat germ oil is heavy and stinks and is hard as hell to get out of my hair. Maybe the better results hast to do with the ceramide percentage.

Eta: deleted percentages do want to give out false information. thanks for clarifying ladies.

 

[TheCoilWhisperer]

Weekly check in: In the interest of using what's in my stash, I pre-poo'd/detangled with Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier instead of 50/50 EVOO/Hemp seed oil. DC with AO Honeysuckle Rose. I just noticed AfroVeda's Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter has sunflower oil in it so I'm styling with that.

 

[Embyra]

well im not part of the challenge but i just want to say WHEATGERM OIL ROCKS

i have been using it since november and the texture of my hair is no where near as frizzy i naturally have a frizzy texture but its improved so much

i use other oil religiously the only thing that has changed is adding silk to my shampoo and conditioners and using wheatgerm oil

my hair also lays down flatter

 

[halee_J]

coconut You're results sound great! I love how ceramides defrizz my hair too Wanna come join us? If not, feel free to come in here and rave at any time LOL.

 

[Embyra]

halee_J since the start of jan i was noticing how much smoother my hair was im actually very shocked

well as my oil wheatgerm oil has run out i bought the 250ml size ...im eyeing up the 1 litre bottle dont judge me

i will join the challenge as oil is something i always use

i havent had a problem with it being hard to washout which other oil do you recommend that is similar in texture i dont want a light oil the heavier the better

 

[HennaRo]

I've steamed with grapeseed oil before. I loved it. It came out tangle free and soft. I don't think your supposed to expose the ceramides that have to be refridgerated to too much heat though cause they can go rancid with too high of temperatures. Luckily there are plenty others to choose from that contain ceramides. HTH

Thank you