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Hi,
I know this is mainly a hair thread but i was wondering what make-up products you guys use (im not that into make-up but im thinking of changing that soon!).
Thanks in advanance!

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Thanks! Could you also recommend a good hair moisturiser/protectant

The following is my hair regime with the products I use. What I use may not necessarily agree with your hair. It's a matter of trial and error. But you're more than welcome to give them a try and see.


*Pre poo - (will explain if you want me to?)

*Shampoo - ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo - I shampoo twice, not more than that as more shampoo washes strip too much natural oil from the hair.

*Deep Conditioner - Protein: Africa's Best Hair mayo
Moisturse: ORS Replen pak
(I leave both on for 30-45mins, but keep myself busy to generate heat for my scalp - helps the conditioner(s) to penetrate into the hair) - I alternate between these two products - so protein one week and moisture the other week . .

Wash off, I then towel dry. I then spray Elasta QP H-two leave in moisture spray into my hair (gives the hair moisture)

I then mix the following products ( a decent sized blob in my hand):

- IC Fantasia hair polisher (pink one - it protects your hair from heat if you are blow drying/straightening)
- ORS Olive oil incredibly rich moisturising hair lotion

. . . . mix those into hands and rub well into hair. If not enough just get some more until you feel the hair has sufficient - do not overload the hair though.

Once I have done that - to lock in the moisture I have added I get the ORS olive oil lil tub and I get a lil bit, rub well into my hands and oil the ends (the hair oil helps to protect my ends from getting damaged by weather and etc).

Once I have done all that, I blow dry on a medium heat. Never dry on high heat as it damages the hair. Once my hair is dry, I oil my scalp with Amla oil (its green - I don't use products which have petrolatum in them, they infact do nothing for the scalp!)

. . . And that's it! If Im going to bed, I wrap my hair in a satin scarf as satin protects the hair ends and also no grease can go onto my face.

Ok sorry about this but i have a few questions:

1. Pre poo is that the thing that includes egg?
2. Do you leave you hair out naturally or put it in braids.
3. How long does the above take
4. I wear braids 24/7 for 4-6 weeks at a time (but i do wash it with shampoo half way through) so should i do this everytime i take my braids out?

1) Pre poo is basically a mix of 1 x egg and 2 oils of your choice and cheap conditioner. I use olive oil and Amla oil (it's green). I mix that, apply from root to end (making sure the hair is saturated in it) and leave for an hour with NO HEAT!. Cover with a plastic bag or shower cap. Wash out and then shampoo and condition as usual.

2) I don't wear braids - I haven't since I was 8! My hair is relaxed, however I do my roots every 10 weeks, and I make sure I care for it really well, to prevent breakage and damage - it seems to be working for me.

3) How long does what take? the growing process? the pre poo? the washing?

4) Like I said previously, I don't wear braids - so I don't know what would work. Just keep doing what you're doing @ the moment. If it's working for you, keep @ it.

What I've posted is what my hair likes. It may not necessarily work with your hair, but some things might work, ie some of the products.

I was just wondering how the pre poo & washing takes.

pre-poo can just be a mixture of oils and conditioner. Personally I only pre poo before I shampoo wash which is every other week. I apply coconut oil and a little bit of conditioner to my hair an hour before I shampoo wash. The whole point of pre-pooing in ......It's good you're washing your braids though for my hair moisture promotes growth.

I was just wondering how the pre poo & washing takes.

Hi guys, I'm Italy atm and my Mum's coming out to visit me and I want to be able to give her a comprehensive list of stuff to bring with her! I've got everything I need here to make a pre-poo. But I'm just wondering which shampoo/conditioner and daily moisturiser to use. I've seen that some of you have said not to use anything with sulphates in it. I've seen that some of you use/recommend ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, but from what I can tell, it contains sulphates

So yeah, any decent shampoo, conditioner and daily moisturiser ideas would be great.

Thanks

Hello,

Right the shampoo I use is the ORS Cream Aloe Shampoo - that is the only shampoo I ever use. I then alternate between the ORS replen pak OR Africa's Best hair mayo conditioner. Yes these products contain sulphates HOWEVER the difference is = none of them stay on the scalp, which is the crucial thing in making the hair grow. I oil my scalp with the Amla oil (it's green, it's what Asian women use) and that is what has helped my hair to grow. I moisturise daily with the ORS moisturising lotion.

Hope that helps.

I use the creme of nature moisturising shampoo

http://afrodesire.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7352

I'm really happy with it

Thanks, I'll look at that as well.

Hey guys- im quite clueless when it comes to hair, my old housemate used to give me tips but has left now
I would like to get my hair growing and may need an actual regime
can anyone help? would b great if u could pm me x

Hey guys- im quite clueless when it comes to hair, my old housemate used to give me tips but has left now
I would like to get my hair growing and may need an actual regime
can anyone help? would b great if u could pm me x