Cantu Shea Butter -- This was the very first product I purchased while I was transitioning. I needed something to soften up the bush. I used it for braid out and twist outs but I didn't like the smell and it didn't go well with a lot of other products.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil -- I love, love, love this product. I apply it to my scalp. It softens up the hair and gives it a light sheen. Recently I purchased a cold press castor oil and it does basically the same thing but it does not smell as good as the JBCO.
Beautiful Curls Shea Butter Curl Activating Cream -- OMG I hated the smell of this product right away but I still used it. It cost $13 so you know I had to give it a couple of tries. The jury is still out on this one. I attempted to do a few twistouts with this but they didn't turn on the way I wanted it to. I think I'm going to try this product again once my hair is longer.
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie -- The jury is still out on this product also. It smells ok but after a while I kinda get tired of the smell. I use it to do twist outs and braid outs but they also come out frizzy. I have my hair braided right now with this product. If this braid out does not turn out right I will not use this product again until my hair gets longer.
Eco Styler Gels -- This is one of my staple products. I love this one. I mostly use the olive oil version but I have used the moroccan oil gel. The only problem is I can't use a leave in condition with the gel so my solution is to co-wash when I get in from work apply my leave in conditioner and then rinse my hair in the morning. Now the hair will be ready for me to apply the gel.
Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel -- I love this product. I use it to do finger coils but after a few days it starts to break down and flake.
Infusium 23 -- This is a great leave in treatment/conditioner. I mix it with vegetable glycerine and water and spray it on my hair after washing it.
Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner -- I love this product. I use it mostly for co-washing. It leaves you hair smooth.
Giovanni Direct Leave-In Weightless Moisture Conditioner -- I also love this product. It is a great leave in condition and it makes my hair soft and silky feeling. I use my tangle teezer to work it into my hair.
Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenshing Pak -- This is a must have deep conditioner. I leave it in my hair for about an hour or so. My hair is super soft when its rinsed out.
These are most of the products that I use. I think my hair is a type 4a/4b. I have a little patch in the front that will not curl I think it may be a 4c or something. If you have any suggestions on products or what products work together best please let me know. I'm still learning how to take care of my hair.
Thanks to all of the ladies on You Tube. Without your help a lot of us new naturals would be lost or we would still have relaxed hair.
Until next time...
