Nautal Hair Products Guide

[Country gal]

Ladies, I would love to get all you natural haired experts in a room and pick your brain. Since I can't do that can you come in here and give some products recommendations for transtioning and naptural hair? There is so many products out there and I feel better hearing from legit sources than relying on savvy advertising claims. Thanks!

 

[cocopuff]

I like several different product lines: Myhoneychild, Akiva, Asha's,Oyin. I like Myhoneychild Jamaica Islands Shampoo, Honey Nut shampoo and conditioner, Honey Hair Soy Milk. I like Akiva Secret Potion, Hair Cream, Hair Milk, Hair Jam,Shea Hair Smoothie, Fiwi Oil and Pomade. I like Asha's Heavenly Hair Pudding, Sunkissed Pomade,Coco de Leche,Silk Rose Leave-In. I like Oyin Whipped Pudding, Shine and Define, Honey Hemp Conditioner. I think that it would be beneficial to order sample packs from different product lines to find out what works best for you.

 

[DelightfulFlame]

All I really need is shampoo, conditioner, honey, oil, gel, and a moisturizing leave in (optional).

My favs are:
shampoo- Elucence Moisturizing
wash and go conditioner- St Ives Rejuvenating
deep conditioner- anything with honey and oil added to it
oil- monoi coconut oils (smell heavenly!), jojoba oil, meadowfoam oil
growth treatments- rosemary spritz (homemade), aloe vera gel rub, nioxin follicle booster, emu oil
gel- proclaim activator gel (smells good, get a whole lot for $2 or $3)

 

[ThickHair]

No product advice because I didn't transition I did the big chop. Less is more in any case.

 

[hopeful]

No product advice because I didn't transition I did the big chop. Less is more in any case.

I didn't really transition either. But for my natural hair I like the following:
Shampoo: CON detangling conditioning shampoo/ultra moisturizing formula (green label)(staple) and Elasta QP Creme conditioning shampoo (on occasion)
Conditioners: VO5 conditioners, especially Tangerine Tickle and free me freesia. Just tried Dove Intense Moisture conditioner today and I loved it!
Deep Conditioner: Any conditioner with warm evoo added then where plastic cap anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
Leave ins: S-Curl No Drip Activator/Moisturizer, ORS Shea Butter "Softening" Hair and Scalp Lotion.
Detangler: Just for Me Detangler
Definition/edges: Motions at home Shine Enhancing Pomade and Oyin Shine & Define Styling Serum
Oils: WGHO and African Royale Hot Six Oil
Comb in sections, try to be gentle, my natural hair loves braids .
HTH

 

[mkstar826]

all I need:

*shampoo - Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying shampoo
*conditioner - Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner
*hair butter (for ends only) - Oyin Whipped pudding is what I use currently.
*heat protectant- The Body Shop Monoi Miracle Oil is what I'm currently using
*wide-tooth comb, satin scarf

I don't really use styling products on a regular basis anymore, but if I should need them I would use:

*gel - Proclaim aloe gel
*setting lotion - Isoplus Wrap Lotion (great for rollersets)

other stuff that I loved at one point or another during the transition & first year of being natural that worked very well but I don't use anymore:

*Salon Selectives Molding Putty (not sure if this has been discontined or not but it's great for braiding hair for a braid-out)
*Fantasia IC Ice pomade
*coconut oil is a GREAT heat protectant (also mix it with honey for a great pre-poo treatment),
*Profectiv Breakfree
*Profectiv Megagrowth
*Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey
*Suave Coconut conditioner
*Dark & Lovely Ultra Cholesterol
*Aveda products...I love the Elixir, Rosemary Mint Shampoo, Deep Penetrating Hair Revitalizer, Sap Moss Shampoo, Sap Moss Nourishing Concentrate
*The Body Shop Brazil Nut Moisture Mask, their olive soap as a poo bar
*Oyin Honey Hemp conditioner
*Oyin Greg Juice

 

[locabouthair]

all I need:

*shampoo - Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying shampoo
*conditioner - Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner
*hair butter (for ends only) - Oyin Whipped pudding is what I use currently.
*heat protectant- The Body Shop Monoi Miracle Oil is what I'm currently using
*wide-tooth comb, satin scarf

I don't really use styling products on a regular basis anymore, but if I should need them I would use:

*gel - Proclaim aloe gel
*setting lotion - Isoplus Wrap Lotion (great for rollersets)

other stuff that I loved at one point or another during the transition & first year of being natural that worked very well but I don't use anymore:

*Salon Selectives Molding Putty (not sure if this has been discontined or not but it's great for braiding hair for a braid-out)
*Fantasia IC Ice pomade
*coconut oil is a GREAT heat protectant (also mix it with honey for a great pre-poo treatment),
*Profectiv Breakfree
*Profectiv Megagrowth
*Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey
*Suave Coconut conditioner
*Dark & Lovely Ultra Cholesterol
*Aveda products...I love the Elixir, Rosemary Mint Shampoo, Deep Penetrating Hair Revitalizer, Sap Moss Shampoo, Sap Moss Nourishing Concentrate
*The Body Shop Brazil Nut Moisture Mask, their olive soap as a poo bar
*Oyin Honey Hemp conditioner
*Oyin Greg Juice

How does the molding putty work for braidouts because I just started doing them and by the end of the day it's frizzy. Does the putty help with this and does it give it shine? If so I might need to buy this.

Does the proclaim gel have alcohol and does it leave flakes?

 

[Poohbear]

No product advice because I didn't transition I did the big chop. Less is more in any case.

I agree. I'm in the process of trying to condense the products I do have and use less in the future.

 

[chocolate01]

Sbaker you must be in my head today I just thought about this. Thanks for starting this thread!!

 

[mkstar826]

How does the molding putty work for braidouts because I just started doing them and by the end of the day it's frizzy. Does the putty help with this and does it give it shine? If so I might need to buy this.

Does the proclaim gel have alcohol and does it leave flakes?

it made my braid-outs last for atleast a week before they started to lose definition and it gives great shine. It smells like fresh apples too I haven't seen this stuff anywhere lately so that's why I said it might be discontined but I'm not sure.

the proclaim gel is alcohol free and never left me with flakes. smells great too.

 

[Country gal]

Great suggestion. I ordered the Akiva hair sample pack. I also want to try the Oyin sample pack too.

I like several different product lines: Myhoneychild, Akiva, Asha's,Oyin. I like Myhoneychild Jamaica Islands Shampoo, Honey Nut shampoo and conditioner, Honey Hair Soy Milk. I like Akiva Secret Potion, Hair Cream, Hair Milk, Hair Jam,Shea Hair Smoothie, Fiwi Oil and Pomade. I like Asha's Heavenly Hair Pudding, Sunkissed Pomade,Coco de Leche,Silk Rose Leave-In. I like Oyin Whipped Pudding, Shine and Define, Honey Hemp Conditioner. I think that it would be beneficial to order sample packs from different product lines to find out what works best for you.

 

[Country gal]

Sbaker you must be in my head today I just thought about this. Thanks for starting this thread!!

I need all the advice and inspiration I can get to keep the lifestyle. I really believe being natural is a life altering step for me. Your welcome. I need to go out and get some stuff.

 

[SxFtMahgnyCurvs]

Ladies, I would love to get all you natural haired experts in a room and pick your brain. Since I can't do that can you come in here and give some products recommendations for transtioning and naptural hair? There is so many products out there and I feel better hearing from legit sources than relying on savvy advertising claims. Thanks!

My staples:
Pre-poo: Honey and evvo

Conditioners for No-Poo: Suave Awaphui, Suave Humectress, Suave Sleek line are my current faves. VO5 Kiwi Lime and DDTA I still use occassionally.

Shampoo: CON (Great stuff, very moisturizing and detangles nicely)

Deep Conditioner: Lustrasilk w/ Shea Butter

Leave ins: Parnevu T-Tree Growth cream, 911, Profective Breakfree

Moisturizers: S-Curl, Shea butter, Shealoe

Oils: WGHO, Coconut, Jojoba and EVVO for hot oil treatments

Styling aids: Proclaim Activator gel, Black and Sassy Cream set for twists and ORS Lock and twist gel, Wide tooth comb, fingers or brush for detangling
HTH
Less is More...(great advice)

 

[PhonyBaloney500]

What I use the most lately:

Shampoo: Jessicurl Hair Cleasing Cream (it's really a no poo)

Conditioner: Jessicurl Too Shea, Eulesence (sp?) Moisture Balance, Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying

Spritz: Oyin Greg Juice

Leave in conditioner: Oyin whipped pudding, Asha's Coco De Leche

Gel: Oyin Shine and Define Serum, Jessicurl Rockin Ringlets mixed with Confident Coils

 

[Country gal]

I ordered the AKiva stuff. My stylist used a Taliah Waajid products. I bougth their African healing oil. It spells good.

 

[Country gal]

Bumping, bumping, bumping

 

[Country gal]

What products are good for twists?

I used aloe vera for my last twists but they didn't feel silky soft afterward. I also used AKiva's fuwi pomade which left my hair feeling nice.

 

[ren214]

I use Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter. It is the best moisturizing product for my hair, it stay soft all day.

 

[ajargon02]

Mizani conditioner
suave :coconut conditioner
humectant conditioner
awaphui conditioner
Grand Poo bar from Oyin
honey hemp conditioner
whipped pudding
shea butter
almond/jojoba oil
Qp DPR-11, w/ honey and 1 egg added
several eo's
spring water(my hair loves water and I don't mind shrinkage )
tender,loving care! I love my natural hair! It just seems to fit me well! Plus, when it's hot, I can just do a quick no poo, or run the shower over my hair, and go! It dries eventually!

 

[reformatio]

Since I transitioned using braids there was not much I had to do hair care wise. Now that I have done the big chop these are the products I am currently loving:

Shampoo: Creme of Nature [Ultra Moisturizing]
Conditioner: Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose mixed with unrefined Coconut Oil for conditioner washes.
Gel: Qhemet Biologics Honeybush Hair Tea Soft Hold Gel
Detangler: Qhemet Biologics Olive Cream
Moisturizer: Qhemet Biologics Olive & Honey
Pomade: Qhemet Biologics Herbal Olive

 

[Country gal]

Bumping for C.

 

[Pookie25]

I think Carol Daughter's hair milk is a good one.

 

[Country gal]

I like Barry Fletcher's twist like this for my twists. It makes my hair feel so soft.

 

[Poohbear]

Once I get some money or when someone buys it for me, I want to start using just two products on my hair from www.nasabb.com ... the african black soap (to cleanse) and the unrefined shea butter (to moisturize). Their hair oil sounds interesting too.

 

[atlantatiffany]

what is the website for akiva products. alot of people seem to really like them.

 

[natural_one]

Once I get some money or when someone buys it for me, I want to start using just two products on my hair from www.nasabb.com ... the african black soap (to cleanse) and the unrefined shea butter (to moisturize). Their hair oil sounds interesting too.

Poohbear, that is exactly what I use and my hair loves me for it. I use the hair oil for hot oil treatment and thats it and my hair is never dry.