Any Other Humectants Besides Aveda?

[canadiana]

Hi Ladies!
I'm very interested in purchasing a humectant to use for my hair. Aveda has the Humectant Pomade and it's kinda pricey so I was wondering if there are any members here who know of other humectants that I can put in my hair. Thanks!

 

[Wolftrap]

Are you talking about deep conditioner Humectant? I use the Keracare brand and I love it. There are several others. I know Nexxus makes one too. But I can't comment on any other than Keracare.

 

[canadiana]

Hi Wolftrap!
No, I'm not talking about a deep conditioner. The Aveda is more like a styling product and I'm interested in something similar to that...Is the Nexxus product a styling product as well or is it a deep conditioner? I'm currently transitioning and it seems that this product may be really helpful to my hair.Thanks for your reply!

 

[Neroli]

nexxus humectress (can be used as both wash out or leavein)
nexxus headdress.

You may also want to add to some of the following to whatever product you already have:

Glycerin: a humectant that attracts moisture (NOW Foods 100% pure glycerin, food grade)

Panthenol: a humectant that also adds volume (NOW Foods 100% pure d-panthenol)

Aloe Vera: also a humectant, I think; in any event will help hold moisture in the hair (I like lilly of the dessert or fruit of the earth brands)

 

[Lindy]

I'm not sure if there's anything out there similar to the Aveda Humectant Pomade. I have it, and I've grown to like it a lot.

Last weekend, I did a twist-out on dry hair (with sponge rollers on the ends) using only the Aveda, and the next day my hair came out with just a slight wave, with curls at the ends, and I got SOO many compliments on my hair that day!! It was funny because when I undid the twists I was thinking that I needed more wave definition!!

The consistency of this product is very unusual. It's like a very dense gel, kind of similar to Let's Jam Gel, but not AS dense... I'm planning on trying the Let's Jam on a dry twist-out to see if the results are the same. The Aveda is kind of pricey, so it would be nice if the Let's Jam did the job just as well!!

 

[canadiana]

Thank you Naroli and Lindy for your responses! I think I may pick up the glycerin and perhaps the Let's Jam Gel... and the Nexxus Headdress. I've had this issue on my mind for a little while now and thanks to you ladies, I know what to do. Thanks again

 

[inthepink]

Aura Humectant Pomade at Sally's is a knockoff of Aveda's Humectant Pomade.

I also think Volumax Pomade is VERY similar to both of these, too. (Also at Sally's)

 

[CocoaButterflyy]

Aura pomade is just about the same

 

[canadiana]

Thanks Hairlove and Cocoa!!!! There's a Sally's about an hour or so from where I live. If they have it, I'm DEFINITELY going to pick it up!

 

[chyna]

Why do you not try some foam such as fantasia or elasta on you twist outs, mixed with the pomade. The foam sets hard without becoming hard like a setting lotion. I think you will like the results!

 

[Lindy]

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chyna said:
Why do you not try some foam such as fantasia or elasta on you twist outs, mixed with the pomade. The foam sets hard without becoming hard like a setting lotion. I think you will like the results!

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That's what I normally do, and it gives me more defined waves. I tried using the pomade by itself just to experiment and see how it would come out...

 

[canadiana]

Thanks Chyna!!! I never thought of that

 

[Avaya]

Sta-Sof-Fro is the best and it's only like $3.00! I go Out side or take a quick shower after putting some in my hair and my hair feels soooooo moist! It just sucks up all the water in the air! It's grrrreat!