What Products are You Using?
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What Products are You Using?
I never say that I'm a product junky because I feel better saying I like to try new things.
Here's a list of products I use. You will have to determine how your hair feels about these products and how often your hair likes to have them. Also you have to decide which ingredients work best for which styles.
SHAMPOO
(I shampoo 1-2x a month, no more)
•Giovanni Deeper Moisture Shampoo -- This is a staple product of mine. Read Product Review
•Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo -- This is new to my product list.
•YES to Carrots Pampering Shampoo -- This is new to my product list.
•Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo -- This product was used this during the first month of my journey and I haven't used it since. Hubby uses it to wash his locks.
CONDITIONER
(I usually condition 1x a week, but this week I really felt like playing in my hair so I cowshed 3x this week! When my hair was shorter I co-washed 1-2x a week.)
•Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner -- my new favorite!! It made my curls come out. Read MY Product Review
•Giovanni Deeper Moisture Conditioner -- u know I love this! I used this since month 2 of my journey.
•YES to Carrots Pampering Conditioner -- This is new to my product list. Read MY Product Review.
•Herbal Essences None of your Frizziness Conditioner -- I've used this about 4x. It's okie. Not wild about it. But it conditions.
•Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Conditioner -- I used this during the first month of my journey. It's great and smells heavenly, but since I started Giovanni I haven't used it.
DEEP CONDITIONER
(I always deep condition after I shampoo 1-2x a month.)
•Organics Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise -- my hair loves this stuff! I've heard bad reviews about this product from close friends, but for me I can't say anything bad about this product. As soon as I lay it on my head, my hair turns to butter. Lol. Read Product Review.
OILS
(I oil my hair after every co-wash (and wash because oil seals the moisture from the water into your hair. I add oil after a few days)
• Coconut Oil -- best oil for hair. I apply to hair after washes. At first I used a generic coconut oil but now I use Tropical Traditions coconut oil. It smells so tropical and the smell stays with you for a very long time.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Castor Oil -- great for hair growth and thickening. I used this on my edges during my first few months. Read Product Info.
**I have a mix of all my oils that I use often, but recently I mainly use my tropical traditions coconut oil on my hair.
MOISTURIZERS & BUTTERS
(I add to hair after oil to help with styling)
•Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie --This product is the bomb!! I use it after I oil my hair and while I'm setting my hair in twists and creating other styles. Read MY Product Review.
•Raw Shea Butter -- When I first went natural I used Shea butter for all the same reasons I use the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. I've also created an oil mix using Shea butter.
•We Rock Roots Rock On Butter -- I use it after I oil my hair and while I'm setting my hair in twists and creating other styles.
GELS & POMADE
(I'm not a gel person because my hair doesn't respond well to them, so a hardly ever use gels but I do have some in my collection for when using them is necessary.)
•World of Curls Activator Gel -- This is not a hardening gel, it adds shine and moisture to sectioned styles (Twists, braids, Bantu knots, flattwists) without drying them out because of the glycerin. Read Product Review.
•EcoStyler Gel -- this gel hardens when it dries. I'm not sure why I use it, but from time to time I use it to lay down unruly hair in the back when I wear a puff. I see so many women who can use gel and it makes their curls pop! -Not I. This is why I bought gels to begin with.
•ic fantasia Gel
• Giovanni Wicked Wax Pomade -- pomades are like a dry form of a gel. They give strong hold without the dry hard feeling. I used this to set my Bantu knots once because I wanted them to last long ie. I didn't want them to frizz out after 1 day.
GLOSSERS
(They add shine to hair, sorta like how oil sheens shines hair)
• Organics Olive Oil Glosser & Polisher Sereum -- when I put my hair in a puff or when I use a headband I rub some of this on the front of my hair to add shine while it lays down. I also rub some gently on styled hair to add shine to the finished look.
STYLING ACCESSORIES
•Combs -- I have a variety of different sized combs. Larger tooth combs for detangling large sections. Smaller tooth combs to smooth products from root to tip on detangled hair. Rat tail combs to help make straight parts. A pick to comb out and stretch hair without having to put it in sections.
•Brushes -- Bristle brushes for smoothing. Denman brushes are for brushing/smoothing wet hair. Some women use them to define curls.
•Hair Clips -- Organics help hold down hair for sectioning. Duck bill clips help do the same but they don't have as much tension as butterfly clips.
• Hair Pins -- We all know what hair pins are for and how to use them (I hope LOL)
Here's a list of products I use. You will have to determine how your hair feels about these products and how often your hair likes to have them. Also you have to decide which ingredients work best for which styles.
SHAMPOO
(I shampoo 1-2x a month, no more)
•Giovanni Deeper Moisture Shampoo -- This is a staple product of mine. Read Product Review
•Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo -- This is new to my product list.
•YES to Carrots Pampering Shampoo -- This is new to my product list.
•Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo -- This product was used this during the first month of my journey and I haven't used it since. Hubby uses it to wash his locks.
CONDITIONER
(I usually condition 1x a week, but this week I really felt like playing in my hair so I cowshed 3x this week! When my hair was shorter I co-washed 1-2x a week.)
•Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner -- my new favorite!! It made my curls come out. Read MY Product Review
•Giovanni Deeper Moisture Conditioner -- u know I love this! I used this since month 2 of my journey.
•YES to Carrots Pampering Conditioner -- This is new to my product list. Read MY Product Review.
•Herbal Essences None of your Frizziness Conditioner -- I've used this about 4x. It's okie. Not wild about it. But it conditions.
•Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Conditioner -- I used this during the first month of my journey. It's great and smells heavenly, but since I started Giovanni I haven't used it.
DEEP CONDITIONER
(I always deep condition after I shampoo 1-2x a month.)
•Organics Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise -- my hair loves this stuff! I've heard bad reviews about this product from close friends, but for me I can't say anything bad about this product. As soon as I lay it on my head, my hair turns to butter. Lol. Read Product Review.
OILS
(I oil my hair after every co-wash (and wash because oil seals the moisture from the water into your hair. I add oil after a few days)
• Coconut Oil -- best oil for hair. I apply to hair after washes. At first I used a generic coconut oil but now I use Tropical Traditions coconut oil. It smells so tropical and the smell stays with you for a very long time.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Castor Oil -- great for hair growth and thickening. I used this on my edges during my first few months. Read Product Info.
**I have a mix of all my oils that I use often, but recently I mainly use my tropical traditions coconut oil on my hair.
MOISTURIZERS & BUTTERS
(I add to hair after oil to help with styling)
•Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie --This product is the bomb!! I use it after I oil my hair and while I'm setting my hair in twists and creating other styles. Read MY Product Review.
•Raw Shea Butter -- When I first went natural I used Shea butter for all the same reasons I use the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. I've also created an oil mix using Shea butter.
•We Rock Roots Rock On Butter -- I use it after I oil my hair and while I'm setting my hair in twists and creating other styles.
GELS & POMADE
(I'm not a gel person because my hair doesn't respond well to them, so a hardly ever use gels but I do have some in my collection for when using them is necessary.)
•World of Curls Activator Gel -- This is not a hardening gel, it adds shine and moisture to sectioned styles (Twists, braids, Bantu knots, flattwists) without drying them out because of the glycerin. Read Product Review.
•EcoStyler Gel -- this gel hardens when it dries. I'm not sure why I use it, but from time to time I use it to lay down unruly hair in the back when I wear a puff. I see so many women who can use gel and it makes their curls pop! -Not I. This is why I bought gels to begin with.
•ic fantasia Gel
• Giovanni Wicked Wax Pomade -- pomades are like a dry form of a gel. They give strong hold without the dry hard feeling. I used this to set my Bantu knots once because I wanted them to last long ie. I didn't want them to frizz out after 1 day.
GLOSSERS
(They add shine to hair, sorta like how oil sheens shines hair)
• Organics Olive Oil Glosser & Polisher Sereum -- when I put my hair in a puff or when I use a headband I rub some of this on the front of my hair to add shine while it lays down. I also rub some gently on styled hair to add shine to the finished look.
STYLING ACCESSORIES
•Combs -- I have a variety of different sized combs. Larger tooth combs for detangling large sections. Smaller tooth combs to smooth products from root to tip on detangled hair. Rat tail combs to help make straight parts. A pick to comb out and stretch hair without having to put it in sections.
•Brushes -- Bristle brushes for smoothing. Denman brushes are for brushing/smoothing wet hair. Some women use them to define curls.
•Hair Clips -- Organics help hold down hair for sectioning. Duck bill clips help do the same but they don't have as much tension as butterfly clips.
• Hair Pins -- We all know what hair pins are for and how to use them (I hope LOL)
Re: What Products are You Using?
Good lord thats a lotta product!
How do you find the time to use all this stuff??
How do you find the time to use all this stuff??
CurlySue- KCCM-Newbie
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Re: What Products are You Using?
I am going to get you into a meeting JenellyBean! That is a lot of stuff to have... but wait I might have just as much as you....
BluNatural23- Moderator
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Re: What Products are You Using?
BluNatural23 wrote:I am going to get you into a meeting JenellyBean! That is a lot of stuff to have... but wait I might have just as much as you....
Haha!
It only seems like a lot because I broke it down by category.
I wanna see your list, because I know you have MORE!
Re: What Products are You Using?
CurlySue wrote:Good lord thats a lotta product!
How do you find the time to use all this stuff??
Haha!
I rotate the products. This week I use one conditioner, next week I use another. Same for shampoo
As I said in the list, I always seal with oils and butters, so I grab one from my stash, but I usually grab my coconut oil and shea moisture.
As for styling tools and accessories, I'm sure we all have the same amount.
Share your list. Youll be surprised when you start typing it all out.
Re: What Products are You Using?
I don't use these all at once but they are usually somewhere in my rotation (though right now I'm on a challenge not to buy any new products until I use up what I already have):
Shampoo:
Mixed Chicks Shampoo
Out of African Black (bar) Soap
Cowash Conditioners:
Suave Naturals Coconut
Suave Almond &Shea
Giovanni 50-50 Calming
HE Hellow Hydration
HE Totally Twisted
DC Conditioners:
Giovanni Deep Moisture
Mixed Chicks DC
ORS Replinishing Pack
Shea Moisture Deep Masque
Leave-In Conditioners:
Giovanni Direct Leave-In
Silk Elements Olive Oil Conditioner
Staples for Styling:
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Jamaican Mango & Lime Locking Gel
Get Set Hair Jelly/Hair Smoothie (www.wondercurl.com)
WRR RockOUT Butter (www.werockroots.com)
Bobby Pins/Headbands
Oils:
WRR RockSTAR Oil
Castor Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Shampoo:
Mixed Chicks Shampoo
Out of African Black (bar) Soap
Cowash Conditioners:
Suave Naturals Coconut
Suave Almond &Shea
Giovanni 50-50 Calming
HE Hellow Hydration
HE Totally Twisted
DC Conditioners:
Giovanni Deep Moisture
Mixed Chicks DC
ORS Replinishing Pack
Shea Moisture Deep Masque
Leave-In Conditioners:
Giovanni Direct Leave-In
Silk Elements Olive Oil Conditioner
Staples for Styling:
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Jamaican Mango & Lime Locking Gel
Get Set Hair Jelly/Hair Smoothie (www.wondercurl.com)
WRR RockOUT Butter (www.werockroots.com)
Bobby Pins/Headbands
Oils:
WRR RockSTAR Oil
Castor Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Re: What Products are You Using?
well looks like you guys have alot more stuff than I do.LOL well here is my list.
raw shea butter
castor oil
grape seed oil
jojoba oil
coconut oil
kiny curly knot today conditioner
pepermint oil
miss jessies curly meringue (won't be getting anymore thier products too high besides. Besides I just made my own shea butter mix that I love )
curls whipped cream
curls curls ecstacy hair tea conditioner
curls curlious curls cleansing cream
okay that's all I got.
I'm more of a head band junkie.
raw shea butter
castor oil
grape seed oil
jojoba oil
coconut oil
kiny curly knot today conditioner
pepermint oil
miss jessies curly meringue (won't be getting anymore thier products too high besides. Besides I just made my own shea butter mix that I love )
curls whipped cream
curls curls ecstacy hair tea conditioner
curls curlious curls cleansing cream
okay that's all I got.
I'm more of a head band junkie.
Tiffany- KCCM-Newbie
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Re: What Products are You Using?
Where do you get the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie? I've heard several people speak of it, but I can't seem to find it here in Arkansas :-(
CoilyEboniqueMe- KCCM-Newbie
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Location : Arkansas
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Join date : 2011-01-01
Re: What Products are You Using?
shortysdivad wrote:Where do you get the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie? I've heard several people speak of it, but I can't seem to find it here in Arkansas :-(
most Target stores sell it. Hope you can find it. If it's not at a Target near you, you can buy it from target.com
Re: What Products are You Using?
I don't think I'm close to having as much stuff as you guys. If I find a product I like I use it until its no longer working.. as my hair grows I switch it up. My biggest problem was moisture.. but Hawaiian silky 14-1 helps my hair keep moisture and it also best for detangling my hair. As for as conditioners The suave professionals does it for my cowashing. Sometimes I'll cowash anywhere from 2-4 times a week.. it just depends on the style and how I feel. I'm complicated lol
KitaMargarita- KCCM-Newbie
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Re: What Products are You Using?
KitaMargarita wrote:I don't think I'm close to having as much stuff as you guys. If I find a product I like I use it until its no longer working.. as my hair grows I switch it up. My biggest problem was moisture.. but Hawaiian silky 14-1 helps my hair keep moisture and it also best for detangling my hair. As for as conditioners The suave professionals does it for my cowashing. Sometimes I'll cowash anywhere from 2-4 times a week.. it just depends on the style and how I feel. I'm complicated lol
I've been meaning to try that Hawaiin Silky, I see on YT a lot of ladies seems to like it and I've seen great results from it.
Re: What Products are You Using?
@Kita-- I didnt intend on having all these products, but in my search for curl definition this is what has become.
I plan on using what I have down to the bottom before restocking.....
I plan on using what I have down to the bottom before restocking.....
Re: What Products are You Using?
I do little manipulation to my hair. I mainly use Pomade and Suave shampoo and conditioning products. It works fine on my hair.
HannahBanana- I've Been Natural for : 2.5 years
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Re: What Products are You Using?
HannahBanana wrote:I do little manipulation to my hair. I mainly use Pomade and Suave shampoo and conditioning products. It works fine on my hair.
How can you only use 2 products out of the thousands out there??????
Re: What Products are You Using?
JenellyBean-KCCM wrote:HannahBanana wrote:I do little manipulation to my hair. I mainly use Pomade and Suave shampoo and conditioning products. It works fine on my hair.
How can you only use 2 products out of the thousands out there??????
Lol Welp, I've used both of the products for a while now. Plus they've never done any harm to my hair. I don't
like to experiment with different products because I've watched my mom do it all of my life. That's why I've learned to stick to one or two products. Especially, if it helps my hair.
HannahBanana- I've Been Natural for : 2.5 years
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Re: What Products are You Using?
@Hannah - Hmmmmmm....maybe I should follow this practice. I have a lot of products and there are many of them that work for me, so for that reason, I try more and more because I'm excited to see how others will work.
But since your theory is "If it aint broke dont fix it" I might be able to try that... its gonna be hard and I may not be able to, because I'm always tempted!!
But since your theory is "If it aint broke dont fix it" I might be able to try that... its gonna be hard and I may not be able to, because I'm always tempted!!
Re: What Products are You Using?
JenellyBean-KCCM wrote:@Hannah - Hmmmmmm....maybe I should follow this practice. I have a lot of products and there are many of them that work for me, so for that reason, I try more and more because I'm excited to see how others will work.
But since your theory is "If it aint broke dont fix it" I might be able to try that... its gonna be hard and I may not be able to, because I'm always tempted!!
Try the ones that work the most and stick to it.
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Re: What Products are You Using?
bigGirlbigHair wrote:KitaMargarita wrote:I don't think I'm close to having as much stuff as you guys. If I find a product I like I use it until its no longer working.. as my hair grows I switch it up. My biggest problem was moisture.. but Hawaiian silky 14-1 helps my hair keep moisture and it also best for detangling my hair. As for as conditioners The suave professionals does it for my cowashing. Sometimes I'll cowash anywhere from 2-4 times a week.. it just depends on the style and how I feel. I'm complicated lol
I've been meaning to try that Hawaiin Silky, I see on YT a lot of ladies seems to like it and I've seen great results from it.
I absolutely love the 14 in 1 by Hawaiin Silky. It keeps my hair so moisturized. I'm also thinking about trying out some more of Hawaiin Silky products, but right now I better stick to this, because if I purchase any more products my husband is going to have a fit
CoilyEboniqueMe- KCCM-Newbie
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Re: What Products are You Using?
JenellyBean-KCCM wrote:@Hannah - Yea.... I will try.....
LOL!
HannahBanana- I've Been Natural for : 2.5 years
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Re: What Products are You Using?
@Shorty - my hubby is ALWAYS on my case.
"Another conditioner babe!?!?"
"Do you really need another hair accessory??"
YES!!!!
"Another conditioner babe!?!?"
"Do you really need another hair accessory??"
YES!!!!
Re: What Products are You Using?
CoilyEboniqueMe wrote:bigGirlbigHair wrote:KitaMargarita wrote:I don't think I'm close to having as much stuff as you guys. If I find a product I like I use it until its no longer working.. as my hair grows I switch it up. My biggest problem was moisture.. but Hawaiian silky 14-1 helps my hair keep moisture and it also best for detangling my hair. As for as conditioners The suave professionals does it for my cowashing. Sometimes I'll cowash anywhere from 2-4 times a week.. it just depends on the style and how I feel. I'm complicated lol
I've been meaning to try that Hawaiin Silky, I see on YT a lot of ladies seems to like it and I've seen great results from it.
I absolutely love the 14 in 1 by Hawaiin Silky. It keeps my hair so moisturized. I'm also thinking about trying out some more of Hawaiin Silky products, but right now I better stick to this, because if I purchase any more products my husband is going to have a fit
I've been sick all week and I couldn't wash my hair that Hawaiian silky kept my hair curly and moisturized. I put it and and detangled last thursday and I got sick Monday.
KitaMargarita- KCCM-Newbie
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Re: What Products are You Using?
So I am new to wearing my hair natural. I have been natural for almost 3 yrs but I have rocked weaves for the past 2 years. Since I am wearing my hair natural... these are the products I have tried so far.
Shampoo:
Aveda Be Curly
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo
Dove (on my daughter's hair)
Goldwell Color Rich (since my hair is blonde/brwn)
Conditioner:
Aveda Be Curly
Goldwell COlor Rich
Avlon 5n1 Reconstructor
Hot Oil Treatment:
Argan oil
Stylers:
Milk Shine by Matrix
Taliah Waajid Leave In
It's a 10 Leave In
Miss Jessies Buttercreme
Miss Jessies Curl Pudding
Shea Moisture Coconut Milk
I am proud to be a product whore. ROFL
Shampoo:
Aveda Be Curly
Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo
Dove (on my daughter's hair)
Goldwell Color Rich (since my hair is blonde/brwn)
Conditioner:
Aveda Be Curly
Goldwell COlor Rich
Avlon 5n1 Reconstructor
Hot Oil Treatment:
Argan oil
Stylers:
Milk Shine by Matrix
Taliah Waajid Leave In
It's a 10 Leave In
Miss Jessies Buttercreme
Miss Jessies Curl Pudding
Shea Moisture Coconut Milk
I am proud to be a product whore. ROFL
Ayonna7997- KCCM-Newbie
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Re: What Products are You Using?
Ummm JenellyBean, you have to try the products so we know if we want to use them or not!! You can't cut back!!
lovingmykink- KCCM-Newbie
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