Hi Nishka! Thank you so much! I’m glad this technique works for you too.

Hey Tiff! It’s been almost a year since you posted this comment and I finally found some products that I love! You can see my updated blog post here.

Hey Tiff! Thanks for asking. I’ve changed a couple of products and I’m putting together a blog post about it as we speak. In particular, I’ve started loving Kinky Curly Knot Today as a daily conditioner and the It’s a Ten deep conditioner with keratin. But I still use the Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo, the BounceCurl Cleansing Shampoo, and the As I Am Co-Wash.

Hi Lindsey! Here is an explanation about pole weight limits from the Lupit Pole FAQ page – “The maximum weight of the dancer performing on the pole cannot be calculated or advised. It is important to understand that the real limitation is the lateral force which is produced by the performer. For example, a very thin and light dancer can spin very fast and produce a quite large centrifugal force that can be equal or larger than a force produced by a heavy performer doing slow and gentle moves. Generated lateral force can also be applied to the different height of the pole which is of a different height mounted between different flooring and different ceilings. There are too many variables to be taken into consideration to calculate the correct braking force.”

If you have concerns about reaching your pole’s weight limit, the safest option would be to install and bolt the pole directly to the floor and/or ceiling with hardware. I hope this helps!

Hi Meghan! Thank you so much for your comments. I’m so glad that the post was helpful!

Hi Stephanie! Both X-pole and Lupit Pole have permanent ceiling mounting and bolting options! You can find them here for X-Pole and here for Lupit. Good luck!