Naturals: What R UR favorite Products??

[tffy2004]

Hey Yall

I am newly natural did my BC Jan 2 2007 and haven't quite found the products for my hair yet that keep it moisturized throughout the day or give curl definition.

So....................

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
6. What products give you the best curl definition?

1. 4a I think
2. So far I have only been using VO5 Tea Therapy
3. Only used VO5 Tea Therapy and Hairvite Balsam and Protein(Dollartree)
4. Olive oil
5. ???????I have yet to figure this one out............

I am on a tight budget so anything $5 or less is ideal for me. I just ordered the following three products the other day:

As for my regimen, I co wash every morning and shampoo once a week. I apply oil to my scalp and hair and then put S-Curl Gel the blue stuff for waves and short cuts. Other days I will just grease my scalp put on a head band and pat my fro down so it looks even

 

[naturallylovely]

1. 4A
2. Elucence Clarifying....the only one I've been using lately due to hard water...
3. Hello Hydration, Kenra, Honeysuckle Rose
4. Same as number 3
5. I use EVOO to seal...my leave-in is either Giovanni Direct or NTM
6. I never wear my natural hair out, so I never have to worry about curl definition, but when I want my waves to "pop" while in a ponytail, I use aloe vera gel and IC gel (pink-hard to hold)....

I just rediscovered Kid's Organics Shea butter, that stuff is great. I use it as my daily moisturizer then seal with EVOO and my hair is soooo soft!!!



HTH HHG...and congrats on the BC!!!!


ETA: I don't put anything on my scalp...

 

[jenteel]

i used to use m.o.m. when i was transitioning- very moisturizing
shea products don't usually do much 4 me tho'-don't like how they coat my hair
feeling lazy 2 post everything so if u get a chance check out my fotki!

 

[BrownSkin2]

1. What is your hair type? 4a I think
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? CON
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? Nexxus Humectress, Aveda DPR
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? Nexxus Humectress
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? Castor oil
6. What products give you the best curl definition? Fantasia IC gel

 

[thefineprint]

Hi and congrats!

Well, I am 4a and I love the following products. Not all of them or for a tight budget but I am of the mind that you get what you pay for. I would save a few more dollars and get some good stuff.

My hair has gone from above shoulder length (natural) to collarbone in 1 year on these products:

Shampoo:
Aveda Damage Remedy

Conditioner:
Nexxus Humectress
Aveda Sap Moss
LeKair Cholestoral
Oyin's Honey Hemp Conditioner

Leave In Conditioners and Moisturizers
Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Leave-In Conditioner
Nexxus Humectress
Oyin's Gregs Juice
Cantu Shea Butter Moisurizer

Curl Product or Other
Garnier Soft Curl Cream (for wash n' go's)
Fantasia IC gel
jojoba oil

Hope that helps!

 

[Incredible1ne]

1. What is your hair type: 4B
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?: Elucence Moisture Benefits and CON Green
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?: Using Sally's generic Humectress and Elucence MB
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? Lustrasilk Cholesterol (Shea Butter and Mango), Motions Moisture Plus, and Elucence MB
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? QB's Olive Cream, that's over your $5 limit
6. What products give you the best curl definition? I don't really have a curl pattern so nothing.

 

[GoldenBreeze]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
6. What products give you the best curl definition?

1. 3c,4a,4b
2. No Poo (Suave, Suave Professionals, VO5, and Praital Silkworm(sp))
3. UBH, and 10 En 1
4. Same as above
5. Oils: Johoba, Castor, EVOO, & Hot 6.
Leave-in: Nexxus Humectress, Headress, and MT Moisturizing(original)
6. I usually wear my hair in one pony, bun, in a clip, and newly trying twists so I don't worry much about curl defn.

 

[prettyinpurple]

I'll try best to help you out lol. These are my fav products for the moment, but I always like to try new things esp. shampoo and conditioner.

1. 4a/b
2. Elucence Moisture Balancing for now
3. Phytospecific Intense Nutrition Mask, will be trying Ojon Hydrating Conditioner next
4. same as #3, w/a plastic cap and maybe a conditioning cap (if I want to use heat) -- but I rarely condition more than the time I'm washing my body in the shower
5. My hair doesn't like oils so I don't use them. Still trying to figure out my leave-ins but I like: Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Milk, Anita Grant Cafe Latte Butter and Oyin Handmade's Greg Juice. I mainly use the milk or juice to refresh my hair between washings, and the cafe latte as a leave-in. These products can be bought online. Oh and I am trying out Jane Carter's Hair Nourishing Cream.
6. For me it's not a product that gives curl definition but a technique. I twist my hair in big plaits after washing, and at night before bed time -- this really stretches my hair (love to show my length!) and gives me curl definition.

Sorry the products I suggested aren't cheap but they do last a while. I finally figured out that my hair doesn't like heavy butters or oils. Products with water as the first ingredient are great for my hair.

Hey Yall

I am newly natural did my BC Jan 2 2007 and haven't quite found the products for my hair yet that keep it moisturized throughout the day or give curl definition.

So....................

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
6. What products give you the best curl definition?

 

[CarefreeinChicago]

4A/B
Aveda sapp moss shampoo
Elasta QP DPR11
WGO
Olive
Coconut
Oyin whipped Pudding
Salerm 21
Curlly Pudding

 

[alibi]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
3B/3C


2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
Don't use them much, but when I do it's Elucence Moisture Balance Shampoo

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
Elucence Moisture Balance (high end) and Pantene S & S (low end)

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
Still looking for one.

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
Don't usually use any leave ins either, but I've been trying the Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave in, which has been working quite well.

6. What products give you the best curl definition?
A mixture of Let's Jam Extra Hold, Tresemme curling mousse and Amrpo Clear Ice, all applied to soaking wet hair with my head hanging down.

 

[so1913]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)? mine
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? Devacurl No Poo or Low Poo and Nexxus Aloe Rid for my clarifying shampoo
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? Devacurl One Conditioner and Daily Defense conditioners (discontinued )
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? BBD Stretch
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? BBD Stretch as leave in and Miss Jessies Curly Buttercreme and daily moisturizer
6. What products give you the best curl definition? Fantasia IC with Sparkel Lites (blue)

 

[ShaniKeys]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works
for one type may not work for another)?
3b(front)/4a/b(nape)
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
my favorite shampoo is the moisturizing shampoo from the Smooth Down line of Redken
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
Shea butter conditioner by Frederik Fekkai, moisturizing conditioner by Ojon
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
Hair Reparative treatment by Ojon
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
Carol Daughters products
6. What products give you the best curl definition?
Brazil nut mask from the Body shop

 

[Ms Red]

Not 100% natural but almost there:

1. What is your hair type? 3c
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? I only use shampoo twice a month. I like Aubrey's Organic or Cream of Nature
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? I use Aubrey's or LeKair Cholesterol followed by the ORS Repleneshing Pak or Pantene Hair Masque. Oh I also sometimes like Rusk
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? #3
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? I actually use grease. Not on my scalp but a little on my hair. Plus I love WGO
6. What products give you the best curl definition? Fantasia IC mixed with a leave in so it's not so hard. It's the Jam works too. I'm thinking of trying Carol's daughter or Curls milkshake

 

[Qetesh]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)? 3c-4a
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? i use CON but i dont shampoo very often, still on the search of something i like more..
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? VO5 moisture milks strawberry and cream, hello hydration
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? sarlem wheat germ, aussie moist 3 minute deeep.
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? garnier sleek and shine, and hot six oil
6. What products give you the best curl definition? beyond the zone noodlehead, and fantashia IC gel

 

[Cheleigh]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)? 4a
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? Don't really have a favorite yet. The two I use are AO Honeysuckle Rose and Suvae Daily Clarifying.
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? I mix conditioners: AO HS, AO Island Naturals & Regis Olive Oil (all mixed with a little honey)
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? Again, I mix my DT too. My Honey Child Honey Hair Mask; Activate Hair Repair; Jessicurl Too Shea; Homemade avocado/coconut milk DT plus some other random stuff mixed with honey and WGO
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? Giovanni Direct; Oyin Honey Hemp; I don't use a lot of oils in my hair but I use WGO or castor oil on the ends.
6. What products give you the best curl definition? Um, probably IC Fantaisa, homemade frizzy curl pudding, or Blended Beauty products. My hair gets the most curl definition without products at all though.

 

[vsantina]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)? I have no idea, just about a million coils.

2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? I have an old shampoo from Bonner Brothers that I use, but for the most part I don't use shampoo anymore.

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? Neutrogena Triple Moisture.

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? Same as number three.

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? Jojoba oil, and s- curl

6. What products give you the best curl definition? I'm still on the fence about this one. The Fantasia IC Gel works good, it just leaves my hair hard which I don't like.

 

[EMJazzy]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
6. What products give you the best curl definition?

My answers.....
1. 3c/4a
2. J/A/S/O/N's Natural Sea Kelp Shampoo (for my weekly poo sessions) and VO5 kiwi & lime Herbal shampoo (for clarifying)
3. J/A/S/O/N'S Natural Sea Kelp Conditioner, VO5 Nourishing OASIS Honey& Almond Blended Beauty Curl Quenching Conditioner
4. Fantasia IC Deep Penetrating Creme Moisturizer
5. Castor Oil
6. Fantasia IC Thick 'n Shine mixed with Curl Activator Gel

 

[IrisDaVirus]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
6. What products give you the best curl definition?

1. A combination of 3c and 4a
2. Isoplus Conditioning Shampoo and a tea tree shampoo from Paul Mitchell
3. Tresemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich, Aussie Moist Conditioner
4. Lekair Cholesterol, Fantasia Deep Penetrating Creme Moisturizer
5. African Royale MOM (Miracle Oil Moisturizer), Allways 911 Creamy Leave-In, Olive Oil Moisturzing Growth Lotion by Africa's Best. I keep a bottle of African Royale Hot Six Oil around but I only use it when my hair's super dry
6. I think the habit of daily conditioner washes do the job of defining my hair texture just fine. Lately I've noticed doing conditioner washes with the Lekair Cholesterol really does wonders to my hair in terms of defining curl.

 

[KEWLKAT103]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)? I don't type it, it's some of everything.
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? capilo sole & cinnamon, I like the tingling on my scalp. I shampoo once per week
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? vo5 tropical fruits, sauve honey and milk
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? capilo sole & cinnamon
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? WGO, olive oil/sauve honey and milk con or kids organics shea butter.
6. What products give you the best curl definition? I use Fantasia IC w/sparkelites on occasion, but really I'm still trying things.

All of these products are pretty cheap!

 

[Poohbear]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
tiny tight coils and kinks (4a/4b mix)

2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
Creme of Nature Shampoo
Garnier Fructis Length & Strength Shampoo

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
V05 Tea Therapy Conditioner
Suave Humectant Conditioner

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
I used to use LeKair Cholesterol Plus but now I don't do any deep conditioning, I don't see the need to. (by the way, I never really "deep" conditioned my hair... I always left the cholesterol on for a few minutes and then rinsed it out).

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
Current: African Royale Hot 6 Oil
Occasional: Blue Magic Coconut Oil grease, Africa's Best Kids Organics Lotion
Past: S-Curl

6. What products give you the best curl definition?
Just plain water or co-washing

 

[Wildchild453]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)? 3c/4a
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? Dr. Bronner's Pure Almond Castille Soap, its ok..not stripping. I'm ready to move onto something better though
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? Herbal Essence Hello Hydration, I don't need anything else
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? I'm liking Miss Key 10 en 1 so far, I really just started DCing regularly though. The NTM mask wasn't bad either
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? Oil: I have to go with jojoba, its so nice and light. Leave In: Qhemet Biologics Alma and Olive Oil Heavy Cream is the BOMB and Giovanni Direct Leave In
6. What products give you the best curl definition?

 

[brownsugarflyygirl]

hair type: 4a...coily springs baby!

favorite shampoos: Elucence MB/Clarifying and Burts Bees More Moisture

favorite conditioners: see below

favorite deep conditioning treatments: Aubrey GPB mixed with Giovanni 50/50 and Olive Oil...Yummy

favorite oils CASTOR OIL is my #1 staple product. It does everything: seal, slick, soften, shine, nourish, and more! It brings softness and bling. I love love love it...can you tell?

favorite leave-ins: Giovanni Direct and Elucence MB - both give great slip

best curl definition: dunno yet plan to find out this summer when I try wash & gos

BTW....the shea butter detangler is great! It helped me IMMENSELY duirng my transition - it gave the extra slip I needed to deal with the two textures but dont use too much b/c it can leave your hair feeling coated

 

[angellazette]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
6. What products give you the best curl definition?

1. 4a
2. I only use one. Blended Beauty Soy Cream Shampoo. I didn't use shampoo for a while because it dried my hair out something terrible but this stuff is really good. I just wish they sold it in bigger bottles.
3. I use Elucence and on occassion, Oyin's Honey Hemp.
4. Elucence again
5. Coconut oil has always been a favorite, and Elucence or the Honey Hemp is used as my leave in.
6. I really don't know!

As you see, I use Elucence for almost everything...deep condition, leave in, if I just think I need a quick moisture pick up, etc. I use other items like Happy Nappy Styles, Oyin Whipped Pudding, and Burnt Sugar Pomade. Since I use Elucence for so much, I'm going to try out a regimen of using just Elucence and coconut oil to style my hair and see how that goes! lol if it fails, I know I have back-ups.

 

[natstar]

1. What is your hair type
4a/4b
2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
Elucence Moisture balance and Elucence Clarifying
3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
Elasta QP DPR-11
Capilo Sole & Cinnamon
Vo5 (for the scent)-I use this one only as pre poo treatment/w olive oil
4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
Elasta QP DPR w/olive oil and honey. I do this every week-15 min under dryer
5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
Elucence Moisture Balance-the conditioner acts as a leave in as well
My oils I like and use are- coconut (Parachute brand is really cheap),Wild Growth oil, Africa's Best Herbal oil
6. What products give you the best curl definition?
Smooth and Shine curl activator. It's harder for me to get def. but when I do wash n' go (which is rare) that helps. I have also mixed some oil w/Aloe vera gel for some good results.

Prodcuts under $5 that work for me are
coconut oil, Africa's Best herbal oil, Suave or V05 (mixed w/my herbal oil), Elasta QP DPR- (a little over $5 but still cheap), olive oil & honey

 

[tffy2004]

Thank you to all the ladies who responded. I got those products in the mail that I ordered and I love them all, and to make things better they smell sooo good I could eat them.

 

[SeatownSista]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
3c/4a

2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
Nexxus Therappe

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
Nexxus Humectress

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
I don't deep condition, too lazy. lol But in the past I have used Elasta QP DCR-11 and I liked it.

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
Recently started using Jamaican Mango&Lime Cactus Oils Serum,, it has a great smell!

6. What products give you the best curl definition?
Mixed-Chicks Leave-in

 

[babyblue]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?
-a mix of 4 a/b

2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?
-Elucence moisture benefits, kenra moisturizing and nexxus therappe

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
-aubreys gpb, kenra moisturizing, nexxus humectress,

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
-aphogee reconstructor, ic reconstructor, queen helene cholesterol

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
-castor oil, coconut oil, proclaim natural 7 oil, elucence moisture balance as a leave in.

6. What products give you the best curl definition?
-fantasia ic gel, aura elixir (discontinued)

 

[Vshanell]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?3b

2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?CON and Elucence

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? Sunsilk De-Frizz, Dove Intense Moisture

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? Pantene R&N Breakage Defense Deep Con Mask, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Mask

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? Oils: jojoba, coconut, Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade. Leave-ins: Elucence MB Conditioner, Oyin Honey Hemp and Giovanni Direct.

6. What products give you the best curl definition? Beyond The Zone Noodlehead

 

[Ntrlmystik]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)? 3c/4a/4b/

2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)? Elucence MB, Aphogee Evening Primrose, Glovers

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners? Aubrey GBP, , Suave Humectant & Elasta QP Intense

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments? Aura Cherry Almond Bark, IC Creme Moisturizer, Elasta QP DPR-11

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins? Elsata QP H-Two, Druide Leave In, Surge, Elucence conditoner, Hot Six Oil, WGO

6. What products give you the best curl definition? Shine Curl Activator works for me!

 

[lydc]

1. What is your hair type (if you know-I have found that what works for one type may not work for another)?

4a

2. What are your two favorite shampoos (if you use them)?

I don't use shampoo but I like using Blended Beauty Volcanic Clean Mask.

3. What are your 2-3 favorite conditioners?
-Elucence Moisturizing Conditioner, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner

4. What are your favorite deep conditioning treatments?
-Aubrey Organics GPB

5. What are your favorite oils/leave-ins?
- Curls Milkshake, Blended Beauty Kicks for Curls, African Pride Moisturizing Leave In

6. What products give you the best curl definition?
-Kinky Curly Curling Custard