**2012 Ceramides Challenge Part III (July 1 - Sept 30)**

[halee_J]

2012 Ceramides Challenge​

Part III





Want improved moisture/protein balance? Manage porosity? Shinier hair? Stronger more manageable hair? Fortify you hair against heat/chemical services?

TRY CERAMIDES! ​

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Whether you are relaxed, texlaxed, permed, natural, use diect heat, indirect heat, low heat, no heat, color treated, highlighted, no color; Everyone can benefit from ceramides.
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What are ceramides?

Ceramides are fatty molecules that naturally occur in the hair fiber. They are the "glue' of the hair fiber that hold all of the layers together.

How do ceramides benefit hair?

Ceramides form a seal on the cuticle layer, limiting the loss of protein molecules from the hair shaft; protecting the fiber against normal wear and tear from manipulation (washing & styling), UV rays, heat and chemical services; like dye, relaxers etc. This seal also helps to keep the cuticle flat and tightly packed; they fill in gaps in the cuticle, giving shine and keeping porosity low. Over time, hair loses ceramide molecules. From heat and chemical but also just from the hair istself aging. Older and/or damaged hair contains less ceramide than newer/healthier hair. So it makes sense to incorporate ceramides to maintain hair health.

*Note: Ceramides help limit the loss of protein and help strengthen the hair fiber. However they are not proteins, nor can they replace protein in your reggie. (Some people have found they need less protein though)


Where can I find ceramides?

There are plant oils and extracts that contain plant ceramides. They function much the same as those found in our own hair. Many hair products also contain natural and synthetic ceramides


MORE INFO HERE


The Challenge will run in four parts:

Part 1: January 1st –March 31st
Part 2: April 1st – June 30th
Part 3: July 1st – September 30th
Part 4: October 1st - December 31st


Challenge Rules:


1. Use a ceramide containing product at least once a week.

2. Check in and let us know how its going for you.

3. Share your reviews on products you have tried, as well as any ceramide info you may stumble upon.



Wanna join? Mention or PM me and you're good to go!

 

[halee_J]

Part III ladies

Les Challengers:

amwcah
AyannaDivine
bajandoc86
brownsuga2484
Brownie518
cherryhair123
claud-uk
candy626
Coffee
curlyhersheygirl
Duff
DominicanBrazilian82
ecornett
Embyra
greenandchic
Je Ne Sais Quoi
Jojofree
halee_J
healthyhair2
HoneyA
Hyacinthe
KhandiB
kupenda
lamaria211
Lita
LimitedEdition
lucy
lusciousladie07
melissa-bee
MeowMix
Mische
miss cosmic
Ms. Tiki
My-Foolish-Heart
nakialovesshoes
naturalfinally
naturalnewb
NappyNelle
NJoy
Nasdaq_Diva
Onhergrind09
Poutchi
RayRayFurious
sharifeh
Shay72
shesheshe22
spacetygrss
SuchMagnificance
sweetypoo705
TeeSGee
tiffers
tishsander
Tonto
Victorian
youwillrise
ZebraPrintLover

 

[melissa-bee]

Still using hemp seed oil.
I think over time my hair has been able to retain moisture more by using natural ceramides.
I'm gonna incorporate wheat germ oil in to my deep conditioner soon.

 

[NJoy]

Still using wheatgerm oil in my DC and m&s routine.

 

[AJellyCake]

Hi! Thanks for the tag!

I'm still using sunflower to seal. That's it! . I need to incorporate more ceramides though. That will be my goal for part 3.

I've been using grapeseed oil on my body though. Does that count? It makes my skin so soft and moisturized for days.

 

[candy626]

Still using LustraSilk Oilve Oil Cholesterol. Love that stuff!

 

[bajandoc86]

Yep! Still in

 

[Duff]

yep I'm still in. used sunflower oil today.

 

[NappyNelle]

Hemp seed oil is the bomb!

 

[MeowMix]

Hi

hiya2:. Grapeseed Oil is a staple in my regimen. I have definitely noticed shine since using it. Thanks for the tag OP.

 

[spacetygrss]

Yep. Still chugging alone!

 

[Ms. Tiki]

I'm still using my same long list of oils. The only oil I added in was vitamin e. I have notice my hair prefers to be sealed with red palm oil. I also have some mango and shea butter to whip up with my oils when I find a recipe

 

[SuchMagnificent]

Still Using Lustrasilk Shea Butter and Mango Cholesterol
Aubrey organics conditioners
CON green shampoo

 

[amwcah]

Thank you for the mention. I'm have ORS Hair Mayo and Joico K-Pak Reconstructor in my rotation. I will apply my Wheat Germ Oil today.

 

[sharifeh]

still in! going to buy ao conditioners

 

[Americka]

@halee_J I'm in for this one. Still using safflower and sunflower oils.

ETA: I'll also use Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil (safflower oil), Hot Six (wheat germ and safflower oil), and African Pride Olive Miracle (soybean oil).

 

[My-Foolish-Heart]

Adds some hemp to my DC today

 

[TeeSGee]

I'm in.I'll be using Hempseed oil and Alterna Hemp pomade and straightening balm.

 

[Onhergrind09]

halee_J I'm in! I will be using hemp seed oil, grapeseed oil & safflower oil to seal my hair.

 

[Brownie518]

I'm in, again!!!

I covered my hair in Featherweight Trigger (grapeseed, safflower). Makes my hair so soft and silky!

 

[Lanea87]

Still in for Round 3

I wash with CON green shampoo, which has Wheat Germ Oil.
I have Joico K-Pak Reconstructor, but havent started using it yet, it contains Safflower!
Need to pick back up some Hot Six Oil (Wheat Germ Oil and Safflower Oil) whenever I use up all my mothers Grapeseed Oil LOL
Currently using Grapeseed Oil to seal with
Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment contains Sunflower will start using once I get a chance.
Lustrasilk TeaTree Cholesterol has Safflower Oil.....

I have more products that contain ceramides but I will mainly post about the oils I seal with that contain ceramides.

Thanks for the tag and I sealed with Grapeseed Oil tonight!

 

[justicefighter1913]

I'm in ! I'm using HTGE 2x per day scalp only

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

 

[claud-uk]

halee_J - I'm in for another round!

Will be sticking to my current regi of 2x weekly pre-poos using WGO + Sunflower Oil. In addition I will be adding a Sunflower + Soybean HOT between my protein/shampoo and my DC 1x weekly.

 

[Lita]

Still here & using Ceramides..

Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Krystle~Hime]

I'm in, i'm gonna use safflower oil every other day !

Yep! Still in

bajandoc86 it's been a moment i'm lurking on your tumblr, your twistouts are dope. also on your avi and siggy(if those are twistouts too) What are you favorite products for doing that style ? do they last the whole day or just 2/3 hours ?

 

[bajandoc86]

I'm in, i'm gonna use safflower oil every other day !



bajandoc86 it's been a moment i'm lurking on your tumblr, your twistouts are dope. also on your avi and siggy(if those are twistouts too) What are you favorite products for doing that style ? do they last the whole day or just 2/3 hours ?

Thank you for the compliment . My twist outs last 2 days at least - haven't tried to go longer than that. Usually I only wear them for 1 day. My favorite products for twists and hence twist outs are Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Creme, and their Atheopika(?sp) Hydrate & Twist Butter. I apply these products to wet hair, and add just a little Ecostyler gel for hold. HTH!

 

[halee_J]

Sealed with my ceramide SB mix.

 

[Duff]

sealed my wet bun with sunflower oil.

 

[claud-uk]

Doing a pre-cowash with Sunflower + Soybean oil this a.m., then adding WGO to my DC this afternoon.

 

[Lanea87]

Sealed with Grapeseed last night and about to use it again once I get ready for work......