Growing hair

[KimC2005]

That is very good advice, justgreen! Thanks for sharing that list too. I am in need of some new shampoo and conditioner, so I will try to get one that is silicone free. I am trying to grow my hair too and its just now reaching my shoulders. I can put it in a ponytail but I have a lot of funky layers. I can't wait for it to be a little bit longer and to get some of the layers fixed. I also wanted to try some clip in hair extensions, but haven't gotten around to buying any. I hate that my hair doesn't do anything, but I just have to remember I will be glad when its longer

 

[Little_Lisa]

I checked the labels of my hair products and didn't see silicone but dimethicone was in pretty much everything. Is this just as bad? I guess I need to go buy some new products at the health food store.

 

[justgreen444]

Originally Posted by Little_Lisa /img/forum/go_quote.gif I checked the labels of my hair products and didn't see silicone but dimethicone was in pretty much everything. Is this just as bad? I guess I need to go buy some new products at the health food store. Dimethicone is silicone, and it's one of the worst ones. Cone products are real good at disguising damage and making your hair look better. Once I got the silicone off my hair 18 months ago, I had two inches of damage. I had them trimmed off. My hair has grown 7 inches since then with very very minor split ends. I've only had 2 micro trims in 18 months (1/3" cut off). If you really want to learn alot about how to take care of your hair and pamper it (and it isn't expensive to do so, in fact you'll save money), you should check this out. My user name is the same there and you will be very welcome there.

 

[Little_Lisa]

Originally Posted by justgreen444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dimethicone is silicone, and it's one of the worst ones. Cone products are real good at disguising damage and making your hair look better. Once I got the silicone off my hair 18 months ago, I had two inches of damage. I had them trimmed off. My hair has grown 7 inches since then with very very minor split ends. I've only had 2 micro trims in 18 months (1/3" cut off). If you really want to learn alot about how to take care of your hair and pamper it (and it isn't expensive to do so, in fact you'll save money), you should check this out. My user name is the same there and you will be very welcome there. Thank you very much!!

 

[Sonia_K]

This post has some good tips..thank you....I'm gonna try some myself.

 

[Tini]

Hi I am trying to repair my very very damaged hair and my stylist suggested using these conditioners once a week. Are these ok? This one once a week which is Phytokarite by Phyto and the other is Phytosesame. I am using Phytorhum Shampoo. Thanks for any advice.

 

[han]

yea if your trying to grow your hair out only trim it every three months and only1/2 inch and tough it out the weird stage will only last about six months then you will be able to put it in a pony tail untill then use cute lil hair pins

 

[selene]

For those wanting to know more about silicone and being better at identifying it, this link should prove helpful: Sweetpeacurli's Silly Little Site

Also, using a headband is great for the inbetween "poop" stages, and anything that clips the hair up and off of your face until it is longer and you can pull it back in a ponytail. I just ordered all of these accessories (except for one) for the sake of being able to pull my hair back and keep it healthy:

Ponytail Holder

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...roductID=32425

French-Made Headband with Curved Tips

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...roductID=32422

Side Combs Made for Fine, Thin Hair

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...ProductID=9162

Magic Grip Hairpins

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...roductID=29948

Beaded Double Comb - Lets You Lay Your Head Flat

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...d uctID=33591

Originally Posted by justgreen444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dimethicone is silicone, and it's one of the worst ones. Cone products are real good at disguising damage and making your hair look better. Once I got the silicone off my hair 18 months ago, I had two inches of damage. I had them trimmed off. My hair has grown 7 inches since then with very very minor split ends. I've only had 2 micro trims in 18 months (1/3" cut off). If you really want to learn alot about how to take care of your hair and pamper it (and it isn't expensive to do so, in fact you'll save money), you should check this out. My user name is the same there and you will be very welcome there. How ironic - I just came across this thread today when doing a search: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...ad.php?t=46876

They are just raving about the Regis olive oil conditioner. Also, just recently, I was in the health food store and picked up a bottle of the avalon organics awapuhi mango conditioner, and it now has silicone in it.

This is obviously a new development, b/c I know for a fact it wasn't in there before. The company must have decided to reformulate it. Boo!

 

[peekaboo]

Great tips and great list justgreen! When I had longer hair I didn't wash it everyday because it would get so dry-just conditioner and would wash it several times a week. Growing hair is really a practice in patience and there are so many times you want to chop it off in that unruly stage.

 

[CassBH]

Originally Posted by justgreen444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dimethicone is silicone, and it's one of the worst ones. Cone products are real good at disguising damage and making your hair look better. Once I got the silicone off my hair 18 months ago, I had two inches of damage. I had them trimmed off. My hair has grown 7 inches since then with very very minor split ends. I've only had 2 micro trims in 18 months (1/3" cut off). If you really want to learn alot about how to take care of your hair and pamper it (and it isn't expensive to do so, in fact you'll save money), you should check this out. My user name is the same there and you will be very welcome there. Great info! Let me ask you this: can you recommend a great smoothing product to use right before blowdrying that is silicone free???? I would really appreciate it, as I am sure everyone else would.
Using silicone free products is great, but they are not easy to find. More importantly, can you recommend a shampoo & conditioner that is not only silicone free but SULFATE FREE? That is really important, especially for color-treated hair.

Thanks so much,

Cass

 

[selene]

Originally Posted by CassBH /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great info! Let me ask you this: can you recommend a great smoothing product to use right before blowdrying that is silicone free???? I would really appreciate it, as I am sure everyone else would.
Using silicone free products is great, but they are not easy to find. More importantly, can you recommend a shampoo & conditioner that is not only silicone free but SULFATE FREE? That is really important, especially for color-treated hair.

Thanks so much,

Cass

At Trade Secret they sell the Abba line, and the Abba Nourishing Shampoo and Leave-On Conditioner are both silicone & sulfate-free (as is the conditioner itself, IIRC).

 

[CassBH]

Originally Posted by selene /img/forum/go_quote.gif At Trade Secret they sell the Abba line, and the Abba Nourishing Shampoo and Leave-On Conditioner are both silicone & sulfate-free (as is the conditioner itself, IIRC). OOOhh! If that's true, then I am off to trade secret today! What about a styling porduct from their line that is silicone free? Any idea?

Originally Posted by justgreen444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Remember the ends of your hair are the oldest and should be treated gently and like fine lace. The better you treat your ends, the less you have to get cut off due to damage. Stay away from silicone products and use a drop or two of oil on those damp ends every day. I do this right before bedtime. I get micro trims (1/3 of an inch) twice a year. I never thought I'd ever get past bra strap level, but i'm at waist now and growing for classic length. Hang in there and be nice to your hair!

Also, what type of oil do you put on the ends? Is this something you can do on damp hair before you blow dry?

Originally Posted by CuTeLiCiOuS /img/forum/go_quote.gif Justgreen444 put some great advice up there
aviod silcione products no silcion gloss erum frizz serums. Use a good shampoo and a condtioner silicone free that gives you a good slip andtangles your hair real easy so you do not loose a lot of hair. Never brush your hair to get tangles out, comb first always. And try to aviod heat if you can or only blowdry your hair 60% and let the rest airdry. And drink lots of water.

I defenitely agree silciones cause more split ends without using this you won't get at all many. When you use silcione products you have to use clarfying shampoo to get them out because they are not most water soluble. Silicones block mostiure from getting into the hair which causes dry, weak, frizzy hair.

OK, so we know about good conditioners now. What about a good, non-damaging shampoo?

 

[selene]

Originally Posted by CassBH /img/forum/go_quote.gif OOOhh! If that's true, then I am off to trade secret today! What about a styling porduct from their line that is silicone free? Any idea? I believe that the idea of this line is that it is silicone and sulfate-free. It will say on the bottle of the Leave-On Conditioner that if you mix it with the hair gel, it creates a lightweight hair mousse. Also, the Leave-On Conditioner can be used as a skin lotion, so if you are into keeping it pared down, this is a perfect line to go with, really.
If you look at the link I provided above: sweetpeacurli's silly little site, you will see a list of silicone ingredients. Maybe go ahead & print that out and take it with you. Though, I don't believe you will find a single silicone in this line...

 

[CassBH]

Originally Posted by selene /img/forum/go_quote.gif I believe that the idea of this line is that it is silicone and sulfate-free. It will say on the bottle of the Leave-On Conditioner that if you mix it with the hair gel, it creates a lightweight hair mousse. Also, the Leave-On Conditioner can be used as a skin lotion, so if you are into keeping it pared down, this is a perfect line to go with, really.
If you look at the link I provided above: sweetpeacurli's silly little site, you will see a list of silicone ingredients. Maybe go ahead & print that out and take it with you. Though, I don't believe you will find a single silicone in this line...

I am going to Trade Secret in about 20 min's....what list are your referring to, the list of conditioners that was posted?
Ooops...sorry! Just saw what you were referring to!

 

[selene]

Originally Posted by CassBH /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am going to Trade Secret in about 20 min's....what list are your referring to, the list of conditioners that was posted?
Ooops...sorry! Just saw what you were referring to!

Sweetpeacurli's Silly Little Site
No worries!

Just buy the smallest size available of the shampoo, conditioner and leave-on conditioner (if you want both), and hair gel (should you decide to try out the whole line).

 

[CassBH]

Originally Posted by selene /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sweetpeacurli's Silly Little Site
No worries!

Just buy the smallest size available of the shampoo, conditioner and leave-on conditioner (if you want both), and hair gel (should you decide to try out the whole line).

I'll let you know how it goes! Best to start now, since I just got rid of some nasty, 4 month old split ends yesterday at my trim. I will be starting fresh!
Thanks for the info

 

[Mina]

WOW..thanks to all of your for great tips. I didn't know silicon is bad for hair. We do have a trade secret in our mall. I will check out. Thanks!

an to grow hair...I am taking vitamin Biotin 3000mg. I don't know if it's helping growing hair. it's sure helping loosing it.

 

[CassBH]

Just so you all know, that list that was posted is not 100% accurate. I just got back from Trade Secret and a lot of the ABBA conditioners that were listed DID have dimethicone! The only one that didn't was the Nourishing Leave-On, so I bought that.

Just so you know!

Also, a lot of hairsprays seem to have some silicones, but I think that some of them are water-soluable, so that is ok.

 

[roguewench]

My only secret to share would be WIGS! I had to purchase some wigs while my hair grew out.

 

[justgreen444]

Originally Posted by CassBH /img/forum/go_quote.gif OOOhh! If that's true, then I am off to trade secret today! What about a styling porduct from their line that is silicone free? Any idea?


Also, what type of oil do you put on the ends? Is this something you can do on damp hair before you blow dry?

I use mainly jojoba oil because it is the closest to our own natural sebum and absorbs much faster, both to hair and face. I always put it on damp hair. Sometimes if you apply it to dry hair, it will feel crunchy. If your hair is dry, mix a couple of drops of oil with a dab of cone free conditioner and mist a bit of water on your hands and apply it that way.

OK, so we know about good conditioners now. What about a good, non-damaging shampoo?

I am partial to the less harsh sulfated shampoos and I dilute them. I alternate between Aveda Rosemary mint/Nature's Gate Original Herbal/Elucence Moisture Benefit and Nexxus Botanical .
If you'll apply some cone free conditioner (the less expensive VO5 stuff works great for this) to your wet hair ends and length before shampooing, then just shampoo the scalp, when you rinse the shampoo will glide over the conditioner and do less damage. Remember , your ends are the oldest part of the hair shaft and must be pampered. If you protect them, you'll find that in the process you are treating the rest of your hair better too.

This pic was taken yesterday. I use the above shampoos and the conditoners I use are:

Sebastian Volume/Nature's Gate Original Herbal/Aveda/Elucence Moisture Balance.

ETA: I forgot to mention, I get my roots highlighted every two months. I just had them done last Thursday. I'm proof you can have highlights AND healthy hair.