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Rainbow Sapphire Offline Jesus is my Lord and Saviour Posts: 231 England Gender:	The cone question Oct 23^rd, 2006 at 7:57am Just wondering how many people here use cones in their shampoo and conditioner. Right now i am cone free and have been for the last 6months and i am loving the experience.
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Sexywitch Ruby Offline Posts: 82 Kutztown, PA Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #1 - Oct 23^rd, 2006 at 5:16pm I tried using no cones for about 6 months. My hair was dry and I had a lot of splits. Recently I went back on cones and my hair loves it! Its so soft now, and not dry at all . I use Aussie Deep 3 Minute Miracle and I want to try Pantene's Hydrating Curls.
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #2 - Oct 23^rd, 2006 at 8:44pm I used to use -cone ladden products all the time, but found my hair to be dry and crunchie. After I clarified and quit the -cones, my hair became much softer. had more bounce, and shine. I did find I needed to use my jojoba oil more to keep my hair moisturized, but I prefer the oil to the -cones.
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oldkathy Sapphire Offline Longlocks Hairstick Addict Posts: 150 Central Texas Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #3 - Oct 24^th, 2006 at 5:13pm No cones since April, and what a difference!
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berkanna Ruby Offline Posts: 95 Northern Virginia Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #4 - Oct 26^th, 2006 at 12:30pm I've been no-cone for about 3 weeks, and I'm trying to decide if I like it or not. My hair almost has too much life, the -cones helped control it. My scalp seems to prefer the no-cone life, however. I'll use up these bottles of no-cone product and decide at that point if I want to continue being -cone free or not.
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Re: The cone question
Reply #5 - Oct 26^th, 2006 at 1:09pm

I always purchase VO5 conditioners because they are cone free. But this morning I was reading the back of my latest purchase - VO5 Hydrating conditioner - and it clearly has dimethicone! I was shocked. I haven't used it, just picked it up as it was a huge (50% more) bottle at the dollar store. Guess I better read my labels before I purchase.

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hairapparent Ruby Offline Recovering Hair Abuser Posts: 81 Saint Louis, MO Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #6 - Oct 26^th, 2006 at 1:39pm The more I read about -cones, the more I want to try to move away from them. In addition to the products mentioned by Sexywitch, it would super helpful to read which are your favorite cone-free shampoos and conditioners. Thanks bunches, hairapparent
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berkanna Ruby Offline Posts: 95 Northern Virginia Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #7 - Oct 26^th, 2006 at 3:37pm I'm using Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Sugar Beet shampoo and conditioner. See here: http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?langId=-1&sto... Burt's Bees is good stuff, I love their lip balm and lotions.
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Rainbow Sapphire Offline Jesus is my Lord and Saviour Posts: 231 England Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #8 - Oct 26^th, 2006 at 6:06pm My hair hates cones; as i remember it took a whole month for me to wash away the effects of cones with a non cone clarifying shampoo. I used to use pantene now i use Aubrey Organics its great and smells like roses
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Re: The cone question
Reply #9 - Oct 26^th, 2006 at 7:25pm

I can actually use both.The bad thing about no cones for me is that my hair tangles a lot and I need the slip.otherwise,I'm fine with no cones.I've been using cones though,because they help a lot with the tangles and I like how they make my hair feels (having built up coney hair isn't fun though,so I clarify as needed).My hair always feels soft and moisturized.I also oil with both cones and no cones.

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Re: The cone question
Reply #10 - Oct 26^th, 2006 at 9:17pm

When I first went cone free I had trouble controling my super poofy hair. Since I started using Ouidad's products, especially her deep treatment my hair has more internal weight so I don't get frizzy or super poofy anymore.
Ouidad's Quench line and Tame line, plus Botanical Boost and the Deep Treatment are my favorite cone free products!!! Smiley

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hairapparent Ruby Offline Recovering Hair Abuser Posts: 81 Saint Louis, MO Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #11 - Oct 27^th, 2006 at 1:00pm Thanks, ladies.
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Rainbow Sapphire Offline Jesus is my Lord and Saviour Posts: 231 England Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #12 - Oct 27^th, 2006 at 6:51pm I wonder if cones work for all hair types or just certain types like oil? Anyone know? What hair type does everyone have? Mines 1a/1b/m/ii
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: The cone question Reply #13 - Oct 27^th, 2006 at 8:21pm Not all hair likes cones. My fine blonde hair becomes very brittle if I use cone shampoo or conditioners. But I know people with coarser hair can benefit from can frequently benefit from the cones.
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Re: The cone question
Reply #14 - Nov 3^rd, 2006 at 8:23pm

my hair loves cones but not in shampoos and rinse out conditioners. I use a cocktail of 3 products (bed head ego boost, biosilk silk therapy cure, and bed haed girl toys in equal parts after i get out of the shower and towel dry). I have found that if i don't my hair is very dry and unruly (picture a giant pyrmid sp?) plus the biosilk helps conditon when heat is applied and since i have curly hair i have to blow-dry my bangs every time they get wet.

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