It's washed! What 2 do before I go?

[embracn_my_kee]

Hey everyone!
I'm new to the LHCF. Not as a viewer but as a member. I love my hair and like to wash and go ... especially in the summer months, but I have one dilemma....

After I've washed my hair ... I never know what t put on my hair to keep it moisturized throughout the day. I used to use Garnier's Curl Cream mixed with a little olive oil ... but the curl cream has been discontinued. I've tried Cantu's Shea Butter Leave-In conditioner and although it does the job, I feel like I should keep it in my pocketbook and reapply every 4 hours or so. I've tried Palmer's Olive Oil Hair Milk...but as soon as the product dries ... I look like a Dr. Miracles' commerical actress ... fried, dyed and blowdried.

Any tips on all day moisturizes that wont: 1. leave my hair hard & stiff and 2. need to be reapplied religiously . I'm in my 3rd month of transitioning ... if that counts for anyting. lol

 

[SEMO]

First I want to say welcome!! Second, I love your siggy pics. Very cute. Third, for me, the best moisturizer that I found to keep my hair moisturized all day is Africa's Best Liquid Hair Mayo.

Plus, applying oil to my hair (esp. the ends) after putting on my leave-in further seals the moisture in. I really like extra virgin coconut oil.

 

[danigurl18]

I mix my Cantu with coconut oil and it keeps me moisturized

 

[blackbarbie]

Welcome to the board and much continued success on your transition!

I used to love the Garnier Curl cream as well but I have a concoction of water, a little bit each of different leave ins underneath the cabinet (Rusk Smoother, Lacio Lacio), some regular hair conditioner, some of that s-curl stuff, and a little aloe vera gel. I put this in a spray bottle and use it on my hair and seal it with coconut oil. This works for me in the summer but not so much in the winter because I can't put the coconut oil on my hair just as I run out the door. The winter air hardens it. Soooooooo, a really good friend of mine suggested the Seyani Butter from shescentit.com

I ordered it and it came in on yesterday. Based on her review, it will keep your hair nice and moisturized. And I can see why because in addition to the whipped shea butter, it also has some really good oils and things in it. I did a braid out and before I braided each section, I was sure to moisturize the wet hair with the butter. The braidout is drying right now and I will take it down tomorrow. The test will be whether my hair is still moisturized by the end of the day. I am pretty certain it will be simply the way it even went on my hair.

I know what I am talking about is a braidout and you are talking about a wash and go, but I already tested it. (I have a little section at the very nape that I cut and it's about 5 inches. Instead of plaiting it up, I put the butter on it and left it alone. It has dried and it is really nice, soft, shiny and moisturized.) The Seyani Butter is a keeper for me and I had already envisioned myself going through several bottles during the summer as I perfect my wash and go.

Hope this helps. (there are quite a few threads on the Seyani Hair Butter and also on Shescentit.com)

BB

 

[embracn_my_kee]

Thanks for the tips, ladies. You all are fueling the product junkie in me. I"m on Shescentit.com already ... and am overwhelmed by the scent choices. lol.

Like I said though, still new to some of these things. Learning now about differences between moisturizers and sealants...I"ll get there eventually...