Official 2010 Ceramides Challenge

WECOME Ladies to the Official 2010 Ceramide Challenge.​

This challenge officially begins 17 April 2010 and ends 31 December 2010.​

JOIN AT ANYTIME!​

To sign up please post below your answers to the following questions:
What products/oils will you use?
What ceramide is in your product?
What position is the ceramide in the ingredient line? (EXAMPLE: 3rd ingredient or 8th ingredient).
How often will you use it?
What is your application method?
Will you deep condition with ceramides?


Here are the very simple rules:

1. You must use at least one product a week (oil, leave-in, moisturizer, conditioner, or shampoo) that contains ceramides.

2. You must post/share results of your experimentation/trial-and-errors/product reviews for the benefit of the group as a whole.

3. You must keep the group up-to-date on your progress, regimen, and (at the bare minimum) post pics at the end of the year (12/31/2010) with your progress. PLEASE NO POSTS OF "CHECKING IN". THERE IS NO VALUE ADDED AND WASTES SPACE.

4. When you discover ceramide products not listed below, please PM me so that I can add it to our inventory list. Once again, for the benefit of the group.

5. (Optional) There WILL be prizes at the end of the year..stay tuned for more details. I recommend you stay active on the thread, provide feedback & answer other's questions, and do thorough product and/or technique reviews. * I wanted to motivate you guys because ceramides is somewhat of a new concept at the LHCF, so the more everyone knows, the better.
1. Taz007
2. Reecie
3. MrsSmitty77
4. Ltown
5. Americka
6. Charmtreese
7. Yodie
8. Panamoni
9. Sharifeh
10. Flowinlocks
11. Simplyconfident
12. MyAngelEyez~C~U
13. Seven7
14. Aprils13
15. Sqzbly1908
16. Jcdlox
17. Nymphe
18. LaFemmeNaturelle
19. Topnotch1010
20. Shay72
21. IDareT'sHair
22. Grow
23. Cutenss
24. LadySaraii
25. Mzsophisticated26
26. Lolascurls
27. NJoy
28. Sondice
29. LaidBak
30. Crr0121
31. Stella B.
32. HijabiFlygirl
33. 2inspireU
34. SouthernStunner
35. StacyTheLady
36. PositivelyRadiant
37. Bimtheduck
38. MizzCoco
39. Schipperchow1
40. Tri3nity
41. Luvmesumhair
42. Aggie
43. Halee_J
44. Urban
45. Silenttullip
46. Bublin
47. MCrzyGr
48. Yoshi3329
49. DDTexlaxed
50. Maxandsally
51. Manda
52. Funkycoils
53. MissJae09
54. Newbeginnings2010
55. Misshoney26
56. Zawaj
57. Jazzyto
58. Missi
59. Evo-ny
60. Bkprincess617
61. Actionactress
62. Displacedcreole
63. HisDaughter
64. Kaykaybobay
65. Nae
66. Sleekyhair
67. Song_of_serenity
68. Ellepixie
69. HennaRo
70. Ronnieaj
71. RossBoss

WHAT ARE CERAMIDES??
If you have never tried ceramides, you are missing out. Ceramides are essential to the cohesion of the cuticle and maintenance of its protective effect for the hair shaft. Ceramides are known to protect and/or repair the hair fibers from or after attack by blowdriers, flatirons, and everyday wear and tear. In particular, ceramides limit the loss of protein, which gives the hair more strength and liveliness.

HYDROLIZED WHEAT PROTEIN IS NOT A CERAMIDE. CERAMIDES ARE NOT A PROTEIN!​

OILS CONTAINING CERAMIDES:

Barley Malt Oil
Eucalyptus Extract
Hemp Seed Oil
Hot 6 Oil *{WGO/3rd ingredient}*(LaFemmeNaturelle)
Kukui Oil
Sunflower Oil
Walnut Oil
Wheat Germ Oil

PRODUCTS CONTAINING CERAMIDES:
Aubrey Organics Products
BPT Wheat Germ Conditioner
Claudie's Hair Revitalizer Growth Elixir (LaidBak)
Claudie's Hair Revitalizer Ends Insurance(LaidBak)
Crece Pelo Leave-In
Creme of Nature (Green Bottle/Old Formula) (Mzsophisticated26)
Garnier Fructis Instant Melting Strength and Repair Masque
Hask Cerafix
Ion Moisturizing Treatment (FlowinLocks)
Jane Carter's Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor
Kan Kanechomn Ceramide Deep Conditioning Cream
L'Oreal Elvive Nutri-Ceramide Deep Repair Concentrate
L'Oreal Serle Expert Liss Starter Ionene G + Ceramide Pre-Smoothing Treatment
Lustrasilk Cholesterol(FlowinLocks)
Lustrasilk Shea Butter(FlowinLocks)
Lustrasilk Mango(FlowinLocks)
Matrix Biolage Cera-Repair
Matrix Biolage Fortifying conditioner
Matrix Biolage Cera-Repair Hydratherapie
Miss Key 10 en 1 Conditioner
Mizani Therma Smooth
Nexxus Aloe Rid
Nexxus Botanic Oil Shampoo
Nexxus Headdress
Nexxus Humectress
Nexxus Keraphix
Nexxus Therappe
Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Stay Strong Shampoo(NJoy)
Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Stay Strong Conditioner (NJoy)
Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Leave-in Ultimate Strengthener (NJoy)
Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Split End Reconstructor (NJoy)
Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Cream Hairdress (NJoy)
Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Featherlight Hairdress (NJoy)
ORS Hair Mayonaise (New Formula *WGO*) (Sondice)
Proclaim Aloe Hot Oil (FlowinLocks)
Proclaim Natural 7 Oil (FlowinLocks)
Proclaim Natural Olive Oil (FlowinLocks)
Redken Extreme Conditioner
Redken Extreme Rescue Force
Redken Extreme Anti-Snap
Redken 07 (Cutenss)
Salerm Wheat Germ Conditioner
Satinique Products (FlowinLocks)
Sedal Products
Shalmi Vadhera Coconut Alma Revitalizing Hair Treatment (Cutenss)
Shey Butter Oil (Sally's) (Mzsophisticated26)
Silicon Mix Proteina de Perla (Pearl Protein) Leave-In
Silicon Mix Conditioner
Silicon Mix Leave-in
Skala Ceramide 3 Conditioner (Brazilian)
Softsheen Carson Breakthru Anti-Breakage - Protecting Foam
Softsheen Carson Breakthru Anti-Breakage - Fortifying Moisturizing Shampoo
Taliah Waajid Enhancing Herbal Conditioner
TIGI Serious Conditioner (SouthernStunner)


RELAXERS CONTAINING CERAMIDES:
Optimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Relaxer System (NJoy)

HYDROLIZED WHEAT PROTEIN IS NOT A CERAMIDE. CERAMIDES ARE NOT A PROTEIN!​

Oh, you know that I am in this one!!!

Thanks, Reecie!

What products/oils will you use? Aubrey Organics (Honeysuckle Rose), 100% Wheat Germ Oil (WGO), Joick K-pak.

How often will you use it? At least 3 times a week.

What is your application method? Twice a week I deep condition my hair overnight (on dry hair) with AOHSR and EVOO/Wheat Germ Oil. I will also seal my ends with a little bit (because it stinks) of WGO inbetween washdays.

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Absolutely. I've noticed a HUGE difference when doing so.

I am on this one. Thanks for the list!!!

Oh, I guess I will answer the questions . I got too excited!

What products/oils will you use? I use Hemp Oil, WGO, Redken Anti-snap and Deep Fuel, Biolage Hyratherapie, Fortetherapie, ColorTherapie and Volumetherapie, Sedal Ceramides, Mizani Nighttime H20 and Joico K-pak.

How often will you use it? I use some type of ceramide everyday. I also mix some ceramides into my relaxers.

What is your application method? I usually prepoo my hair with Hemp Oil or WGO. I wash my hair and steam in Joico K-Pak mixed with Hydratherapie for a DC. I then apply the Redken Antisnap and seal with Mizani Nighttime H20. I use the Redken Deep Fuel once per month. I have a misting spray (Aloe Vera gel, distilled water, Rose Water, Glycerin and Hydratherapie) that I spray on my hair daily.

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes! With steam of course.

I like to join this, you had me when you started ceramides=protein.

I'm currently using Redken anti-snap, silcon, sedal, matrix cera repair and skala
I mix wheat germ, kukui and hemp oils with other oils as seals and in conditioners
I have aubrey's conditioners, Miss Key and Nexxus Keraphix, more to add later.
I'll use leave ins and oils every day.

I'm in!

What products/oils will you use?
Matrix Biolage Cera-Repair Hydratherapie
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor
Mizani H20 Night Time Treatment
Moroccan Oil glimmer Shine Spray
I have some walnut oil so, I may give that a try as well

How often will you use it?
Matrix Biolage Cera-Repair Hydratherapie -- weekly
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor -- weekly to bi weekly
Mizani H20 Night Time Treatment -- 3 to 4 times a week
Moroccan Oil glimmer Shine Spray -- Daily
Walnut oil -- not sure yet

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes

What products/oils will you use? Skala Ceramides G3 Masque (7th ingredient), Skala Ceramides G3 Shampoo (11th ingredient), Skala Ceramides G3 leave in (6th ingredient) and Sunflower Oil

How often will you use it? I will use the masque and shampoo weekly; the leave in and oil at least every other day

What is your application method? Skala will be applied root to tip; Sunflower oil will be used to seal

Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes, via the masque

Americka said:

What is your application method? root to tip

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I'm in. My regimen, if I have one, is verrry simple.

I have/will use:
I'll add Matrix Biolage Hydratherapie to AOHSR or other cheapie condish and cowash or DC once a week.

I'm in.

What products/oils will you use?
Matrix Biolage Fortitherapie Conditioner
Matrix Biolage Fortitherapie Leave-in
Silicon Mix Leave-in
Joico Reconstructor

How often will you use it?
Weekly - conditioners/leave-ins
Every other day - leave-ins

What is your application method?
Conditioners - mix a little with my DC, EVOO, Honey
Leave-ins - dab of the cream on my hair; mix the Matrix Leave-in with some moisturizing ones in my applicator bottle to moisturize the braids under my weave.

Will you deep condition with ceramides?
Yes, I'm mix some with other DCs.

Count me in!!!

taz007 said:

Oh, you know that I am in this one!!!

Thanks, Reecie!

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You better be in this one! It's because of you that I even found out about ceramides. So thank you.

Count me in.

What products/oils will you use?

Skala Listed as Wheat germ oil 3rd from last row.
Hemp seed oil
Wheat germ oil
Garnier Fructis Instant Melting Strength and Repair Masque not sure which ingredient.
Silcon mix Listed as ceramide 7th row



How often will you use it?

Silcon mix once a month. Skala every other day as cowash, Chi mist and oils at least twice a week. Haven't tried the Garnier yet.


What is your application method?

Cowash evey other day with Skala, maybe Garnier if I like it.
Oils once a week in dc and to seal every other day.

Will you deep condition with ceramides?


Yes I'm dying to try this with steam.

flowinlocks said:

Count me in.What products/oils will you use?

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flowinlocks said:

Chi keratin mist

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I didn't know this had ceramides! Which ingredient? I have this product, too! Please do tell!

charmtreese said:

I'm in!

Moroccan Oil glimmer Shine Spray

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Does Moroccan Oil contain ceramides?

I am so in! Since using ceramides by hair has had a marked decrease in breakage, increased sheen, and smoother texture. I really want to get my hands on some of that Skala G3. I will be post my Reggie tommorow.

I belive Mizani (fufyl or moisturfuse) has some form of ceramides in them. I'm not at home to double check but I will when I get back home!

Yep, I found out about ceramides from taz007 as well. Ladies, where can I buy Skala ceramide products?

^The shine spray contains Wheat Germ Oil as the 4th ingredient, the oil does not contain Wheat Germ Oil just argan oil and other stuff.

yodie said:

Yep, I found out about ceramides from taz007 as well. Ladies, where can I buy Skala ceramide products?

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Big Lots carries them for only a dollar! Or you can get them from their website www.skalabeauty.com, but the "store" is currently down. The prices vary from $4.99 to 5.99 on their website.

yodie said:

Yep, I found out about ceramides from taz007 as well. Ladies, where can I buy Skala ceramide products?

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I agree with Americka, Big Lots is the way to go.

^^ Grabbin' the keys and the twins. We're headin' to Big Lots

Americka said:

Big Lots carries them for only a dollar! Or you can get them from their website www.skalabeauty.com, but the "store" is currently down. The prices vary from $4.99 to 5.99 on their website.

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Can someone post pictures of the specific Skala products in question? ALSO can some write a review regarding their Skala experience? :imstupid:

Reecie said:

Can someone post pictures of the specific Skala products in question? ALSO can some write a review regarding their Skala experience? :imstupid:

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Americka has a whole slew of Skala products in her siggy.

Awaiting a review ...

Reecie said:

Can someone post pictures of the specific Skala products in question? ALSO can some write a review regarding their Skala experience? :imstupid:

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I only have the Jaborandi for thinning, weak, or dull hair:

First thing I would like to say is please don't let the consistency of this product fool you.

It's rather thin kinda like Suave Humectant or Vo5, but OMG! I feel like it literally melts tangles away.I cowash with it when I step in the shower, rinse, reapply and leave on for the duration of my shower.

When I finally rinse the second time my hair feels like silk and it's tangle free.

I'm a die hard Suave Humectant fan for cowashing along with Aussie moist. However this will be replacing my Suave. Plus it's only a buck!!

Count me in!

What products/oils will you use? Wheat Germ oil
How often will you use it? It will be added to my conditioner once a week and it is in my oil mix that I seal with daily.
What is your application method? by hand, I guess. Oh, on dry hair (prepoo)
Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes

ETA: I think I'm also gonna get some walnut oil, and I already use AOHR.

Count me in..

What products/oils will you use?Silicon Mix Conditioner, Silicon Mix Leave-in
How often will you use it? 2 times a week.
What is your application method? Deep condition on dry hair.
Will you deep condition with ceramides? Yes