2010 Lose Minimal/No Hair While Detangling Challenge

SherylsTresses

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #1

Our goal is find a regimen that allows us to lose as few hairs as possible while detangling or wet combing. We will be supportive by sharing weekly posts using techniques below and as well as others. If needed, we will begin our challenge immediately and will continue throughout 2010. Feel free to join or offer suggestions. We know there are members on this board that lose little or no hair and we are hoping to join you.

Helpful Techniques: :heart2:

• Moisture/protein balance--alternating moisture and protein conditioners weekly / protein prepoo
• Porosity control as final rinse for one minute after DC
• Adding 100% garlic powder to moisturizing conditioner or use garlic conditioner, oil, cloves, pills
• Detangling in shower with lots of conditioner and running water
• Shampoo and rinse only in shower
• Search & destroy method every 3-6 months trimming off 1/2" inch or less
• Applying oils & heat protectants to wet hair
• Keep newgrowth moisturized with water-based, oil-based or butter moisturizers
• Finger-detangle dry hair before wash routine
• Detangling conditioners -- Paul Mitchell's The Detangler, Cowboy Magic, et al
• French Perm Stabilizer Plus lotion
• Coffee rinsing
• Hard core protein treatment every 4-6 weeks
• Towel dry hair w/o disturbing position of detangled hair
• Seamless combs
• Tea rinsing
• Ayurvedic powders
• Clarifying every 4-6 weeks
• Henna
• Wash / CoWashing in braids
  

Niko's Challenging Cousins:

1. AllAboutMoi
2. Angel of the North
3. Angeleyez09
4. Ashleescheveux
5. BeautifulESQ
6. Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
7. Chelz
8. Cmw45
9. DaPPeR
10. DLewis
11. Dimechiq
12. Elise805
13. Ensjg598
14. Evsbaby
15. Firstborn2
16. FlightsWifey
17. FocusLady
18. Grow
19. Guudhair
20. Hair4romheaven
21. Happylife
22. ILuvsmuhgrass
23. Jasminea
24. Jayjaycurlz
25. JD2'd
26. Jewell
27. JJamiah
28. Kerryann
29. KatKronicles
30. Kayte
31. Kiki82
32. Larry3344
33. Laurend
34. LadyLeoSmile
35. LiberianGirl
36. Lizzyb168
37. Lnana04
38. Lolasmane
39. LovelyH
40. Mane Event
41. Mariofmagdal
42. Meecee
43. MissAlyssa
44. Miss Congeniality
45. Mommynikki772
46. MonaRae
47. Mrs. Verde
48. Ms_CoCo37
49. MsPlatinumbsf
50. Mwedzi
51. My-Foolish-Heart
52. Neith
53. NitaChantell
54. Onyxmin
55. Ppg0069
56. PinkyD
57. Queen_Earth
58. Questionable
59. Raine054
60. Serenity_Peace
61. Sharifeh
62. SherylsTresses
63. Softblackcotton
64. Sqzbly1908
65. SVT
66. Swalker31
67. SweetDYMEond
68. Tarheelgurl
69. Taz007
70. Tdwillis
71. Theresamonet
72. Tressajalen
73. Twinkletoes17
74. Vkb247
75. Vonnieluvs08
    
    

Rules:
*Post techniques above and others that you have used for each shampoo
*Describe or post pics of how much hair you've lost while detangling or wet combing
*Encourage each other

 

Last edited: May 27, 2010

naijamerican

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #2

I don't have much to contribute other than to say that adding castor oil also helps a lot with detangling.

 

Neith

New Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #3

I'd like to join too!

but eh, I never started a challenge erplexed


I want to add tea rinsing to the list though!

 

SherylsTresses

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #4

Bumping !!! Bumping !!!Bumping !!!

Bumping !!!Bumping !!!Bumping !!!

 

curlicarib

Lovin'' All of Me

• Nov 18, 2009

• #5

I'm in if it gets started!

 

Fhrizzball

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #6

Using seamless combs or brushes that aren't ball tipped is a must as well. That and having your hair never loose and wet at the same time is very helpful.

 

lolascurls

New Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #7

I would be in if this gets started!

I find coconut oil applied to the hair for a few minutes helps to detangle.

Also minimal manipulation helps!

 

AfroKink

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #8

I really need to be a part of this challenge

Lys

 

purplepeace79

New Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #9

The biggest thing I think you might want to add is cowashing your hair in braids/plaits. This is the #1 thing that has almost eliminated any detangling issues I had (which werent many because of my low density). Sectioning the hair into 4 or 5 big sections and braiding them, then cowashing them, has really reduced my SSKs. Finger detangling also helps. You can use your hands/fingers to smooth down the shed hair.

So, I braid my hair, get in the shower and completely wet my hair. I coat each braid with conditioner, one at a time. After coating the braid, giving it a lot of slip, I unravel each braid and rub the conditioner through, then rebraid. As I am rebraiding, I am smoothing out the shedding so that by the time I get to the end of the braid, the shed hair slips out. I do this on each braid. Leave the conditioner in while I bathe, then rinse out with the braids still in. By doing this, I've noticed a drastic reduction in tangles, knots, and shed hair.

 

SherylsTresses

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #10

Too bad I don't know how to do a challenge. Someone get in here please!!!

 

Mrs. Verde

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #11

I'm down. Count me in.

 

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Ganjababy

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #12

Just make a list of the challengers by adding peoples names (the ones who want to join) to your first post. If there are any rules, add them to your first post and state when the challenge ends. Anyone else has any tips? I would like to join as I am doing the above in order to reduce shedding.

 

SherylsTresses

Well-Known Member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #13

Bumping !!! Bumping !!!Bumping !!!

Bumping !!!Bumping !!!Bumping !!!

 

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dlewis

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #14

You have alread started the chall. I'm in.

Starting today.

 

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dlewis

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #15

This helps with detanlging also:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/hair-neutralizer/SBS-105142,default,pd.html

 

hair4romheaven

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #16

I will be checking in for tips from time to time.

 

Kerryann

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #17

Count me in this challenge too i am really going hard next year

 

AllAboutMoi

Active Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #18

I want in! Add me please.

 

lolascurls

New Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #19

Yay! Another challenge!
What helps for me are:
Coconut oil and pre-pooing!
Washing in braids.
Finger detangling any single strands knots and only using a wide-tooth comb.
Low manipulation: half-wigs, cornrows!
Keep ends moisturised.

 

twinkletoes17

Active Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #20

DLewis I want your ponytail

I may have to try FPS. The reviews on Sally are convincing. They see me way too often at my local Sally's...

Joining challenge and subscribing

 

Serenity_Peace

Genius never dies!

• Nov 20, 2009

• #21

Please add me!!

 

Firstborn2

Stop frontin, you know me!

• Nov 20, 2009

• #22

I really need to join this challenge, I just don't know how to be gentle. I'm in if it's been started.

 

LiberianGirl

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #23

Please add me to the list. I want to retain as much hair as possible in 2010.

 

JJamiah

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #24

I would like in as well, I remember only losing 5 hairs daily shedding and no breakage, and would love to get back to that status!

 

questionable

New Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #25

Can you please add me ... I would like to join this challenge.
TIA

 

Raine054

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #26

I'm so in!!

 

Kiki82

New Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #27

alma oli as a pre poo with heat has helped with detangling

 

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taz007

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #28

I would like to join as well.

 

sharifeh

Well-Known Member

• Nov 20, 2009

• #29

count me in!

 

jasminea

New Member

• Nov 21, 2009

• #30

I want in too! I am pushing for BSL this year and want to keep as many hairs on my head as possible.