54 Responses to “10 Amazing Natural Hair Products for Under $10”

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   Lori 23 January 2012 at 7:00 am Permalink

   I’ve bought Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier at Target too!

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   Li 23 January 2012 at 7:20 am Permalink

   I love, love, Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose conditioner, this ha s been my staple!

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   Libby 23 January 2012 at 7:37 am Permalink

   I love the Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque. I do use the Curl Enhancing Smoothie, but only certain months of the year just for moisture but not really for the curl enhancement portion. I use the Hello Hydration conditioner when I do my henna treatments. I mix it right in my henna mix. I also like Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo and Conditioner (around $4 each).

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   Natalie 23 January 2012 at 8:49 am Permalink

   It has to be Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner, I love it but because of the price I alternate with Tresemme Naturals.

   I live in the UK so I can’t get the majority of the products without paying a lot for postage and you have to pay tax on it coming from the US although I paid the tax in the US. Even Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner is expensive in the UK it costs £7.99 which is about $12.46 and at Whole Foods it costs more.

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     BrinkyDinks 23 January 2012 at 1:54 pm Permalink

     British Curlies (google them!) offer a lot of American products at reasonable prices xx

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     Em. 23 January 2012 at 5:31 pm Permalink

     I moved to Ireland from the US and Giovanni Smooth as Silk has saved me. I think it’s a superior conditioner and I can’t imagine using anything else but it is rather pricey here. It appears to be cheaper in the UK than in the ROI (12 euro)! The next time I am home I intend to buy a gallon (or two) to bring back here. I hope they’ll fit in my luggage!

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       Maunee 29 January 2012 at 11:02 pm Permalink

       @ Em, this may be completely unrelated but, I moved to Ireland as well from the US. Where are you located and how do you like it?

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   Vonne 23 January 2012 at 9:34 am Permalink

   I love the Giovanni line. I’ve been meaning to try the honeysuckle rose for ages.

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   mangomadness 23 January 2012 at 9:50 am Permalink

   I recently purchased the Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier from CVS ($8, 8 oz). I like it layered under my moisturizer but I think the wheat germ extract made me break out. I rarely get pimples/blemishes and, accoding to my research, wheat germ oil/extract is very comedogenic. I’ll have to stop using it… :(

   Anyways, here are my some of my favorite products under $10:
   –Garnier Fructics Triple Nutrition Conditioner (Detangler/Pre-Poo; $5-7; 24.5 oz; Target, CVS, RiteAid, etc.)
   –Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo ($9.99; 12 oz; Target & Walgreens)
   –Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk (Moisturizer; $9.99; 8 oz; Target & Walgreens)
   –Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque (Moisturizer; $9.99; 12 oz; Target & Walgreens)
   –Alba Botanica Leave-In Conditioner (Moisturizer; $8; 7 oz; Whole Foods, iherb.com, etc.)
   –Heritage Products Castor Oil (End & Edge Sealant, $5, Amazon.com)

   In the future, I’d love to try Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner and Oyin Handmade Juices & Berries.

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   Alicia G 23 January 2012 at 10:18 am Permalink

   Has anyone tried the Alaffia moisturizing hair lotion?

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     T.L 25 January 2012 at 1:00 am Permalink

     I have! I love it. Probably more than the shea moisture smoothie. The scent is awesome (think more roses than citrus) and it’s not so sticky as the smoothie to me/ the smoothie for me is great for keeping my hair moist…but that means my twist outs aren’t as defined when I do them on dry hair. I like the Alaffia for that much better.

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   neochasez 23 January 2012 at 11:34 am Permalink

   The Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa conditioner may be cheap, but it contains parabens so its price speaks for the the product.

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     Alicia H. 23 January 2012 at 7:25 pm Permalink

     Methylparaben is produced naturally and found in several fruits, primarily blueberries, along with other parabens. There is no evidence that methylparaben or propylparabens are harmful at concentrations typically used in body care or cosmetics.[4] Methylparaben and propylparaben are considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food and cosmetic antibacterial preservation.[5] Methylparaben is readily metabolized by common soil bacteria, making it completely biodegradable.

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       Thanks 24 January 2012 at 5:10 pm Permalink

       :)

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   Mina 23 January 2012 at 1:53 pm Permalink

   On this list, I’ve used…
   Giovanni Smooth as Silk conditioner…GREAT detangler, but you just don’t get as much conditioner. After a couple of washes the bottle was gone :(
   Taliah Waajid Mist Bodifier…I could do without this product. It really didn’t do much for my hair
   Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose conditioner…LOVE this conditioner I use it as a cowash, I could never go wrong with this product
   Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie…my hair loves Shea Moisture and this product coupled with the souffle & conditioning hair milk makes my curls pop and keeps them moisturized for days
   I’ve always wanted to try the oyin products but the price always discourages me, plus I already have a great regimen that I stick to.

   There’s no need to break the bank on hair products because most of the time, the best products are cheap. I’ve learned that lesson purchasing Carol’s Daughter and Miss Jessie’s products, my hair always preferred more natural products

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     Marecha 23 January 2012 at 5:01 pm Permalink

     I buy Giovanni products at TJ Maxx, Ross, & Marshalls where I can get a 32 ounce bottle for $13! Hope you have these stores in your area.

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       Fatin 24 January 2012 at 5:53 pm Permalink

       Seriously, people, you gotta hit up your local TJ Maxx/Marshalls for hair products, esp conditioner. If you go at the right time it’s like Giovanni heaven (cue angels singing lol). They often have products from EO too, a really good organic haircare line.

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     Bridget 23 January 2012 at 7:17 pm Permalink

     + 1. ITA that many of the best products are cheap. I am a product junkie, so I keep trying the more expensive products that people often rave about and most times I am very disappointed. Always come back to my cheaper products that work better. But, I have finally learned my lesson and I am sticking to my cheaper products that work for my hair. My hair really loves the Trader Joes’s Nourish Spa conditioner, Shea Moisture Curl Ehancing Smoothie and Eco styler gels. I definitely have to try the Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner and the Creme of Nature Argan Shampoo. Probably will always be a product junkie, but now I am putting a lid on the costs of my products.

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    Ginae 23 January 2012 at 2:12 pm Permalink

    if the trader Joe one has parabens in it then it shouldn’t be on this list as natural…

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      Age 23 January 2012 at 2:41 pm Permalink

      Hey there!

      I’m sure the title is referring to products associated tried and tested or otherwise marketed towards “women with natural hair”. Not necessarily products that are 100% natural.

      Peace and Blessings :)

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        irene 23 January 2012 at 5:46 pm Permalink

        Ingredients are important People.
        For Health sake consider what your skin is drinking!

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      CShanell 2 February 2012 at 8:47 pm Permalink

      I agree with the other poster. This list is not about products with all natural ingredients. Herbal essence is not a natural product either. I am one who often uses a combination of nature and science. I tend to do what works for my hair. Which is what I think this post is about.

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    Age 23 January 2012 at 2:39 pm Permalink

    Giovanni and HelloHydration are in my house. I prefer the LongTermRelationship condish though :)

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      Deborah 24 January 2012 at 1:42 pm Permalink

      I used LTR and couldn’t stand the itching. I have to compare the ingredient list to HelloHydration before thinking of using it.

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        sunshyne84 2 February 2012 at 6:35 pm Permalink

        I prefer None of Your Frizzness

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    J Kenn (SpeakingTALL) 23 January 2012 at 3:24 pm Permalink

    My faves from this list are:
    * Hello Hydration Conditioner: I use this with a few Indian herbs as a pre-poo.
    * Giovannia conditioner (I use a lot of the Giovanni line: 50:50 Balanced Hydration Clarifying shampoo and the Direct Leave-in)
    * Eco-styler gel: I have only used this product once, and it gave good hold. Will be trying it in the future though for braid outs.

    The Vo5 conditioners should be added to the list too!! I’ve used these products since day one of becoming natural! I can get this stuff for 70 cents when it’s on sale.

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    Rebecca 23 January 2012 at 3:27 pm Permalink

    I have been looking for trader’s joe product where do I get them? I live in NY

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      Katrina 23 January 2012 at 7:48 pm Permalink

      If you are in the city then you can find Trader Joe’s on 14th street. They have several NYC locations. Check their website for more information.

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        Rebecca 27 January 2012 at 12:28 am Permalink

        thank you. i went there but i didnt see but ill check again.

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    Addy 23 January 2012 at 4:12 pm Permalink

    Aubrey Organics Honey Sucklerose Conditioner is the BOMB! lol. Seriouly though, it is my staple deep conditioner and I refuse to use anything else.

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    CottonandCurls 23 January 2012 at 4:39 pm Permalink

    Thanks so much. We need more posts on how to be financially savy when it comes to caring for our hair without compromising on quality. I actually prefer Herbal Essence Totally twisted to Hello Hydration. Also Suave (Almond and Shea Butter). I did a detailed post on my facebook page about this very issue so check it out. One of the bigggest tips I learnt from my years of buying online is never pay full price for anything. If you google the product and use the key word “coupon” you will find a site called retailmenot.com which provides coupon codes that are rarely advertised. Check it out and like us on facebook.

    Stay fly my natural lovelies.

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cotton-and-Curls-a-Natural-Hair-Journey/191472587590680

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    Keanna 23 January 2012 at 5:19 pm Permalink

    The Aubrey organics honeysuckle rose condish is AMAZING!!!

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    Etty 23 January 2012 at 6:06 pm Permalink

    I tried Giovanni 50:50 conditioner and my hair just hated it! everyone talks about the smooth as silk but i’m afraid to waste my money on this brand again.

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      Bridget 23 January 2012 at 7:22 pm Permalink

      +1 My hair absolutely hated the Giovanni 50:50 conditioner so much that I have been turned off to all the Giovanni products. Which says a whole lot because I am a product junkie.

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        BrinkyDinks 24 January 2012 at 9:29 am Permalink

        My hair hates the Giovanni Smooth as Silk!!! I had to give the bottle to a friend. It left my hair SO brittle that like you guys I’m scared to try other products from the line.

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          Lantoinette 24 January 2012 at 12:00 pm Permalink

          Same here. I used Giovanni Smooth as Silk and 50:50 and they did nothing for my hair. Hello Hydration and Suave Almond and Shea Butter is a keeper. My hair loves them both.

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    Royalle 23 January 2012 at 7:59 pm Permalink

    I tried my sister’s Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and I loved it! I need to get this and the Giovanni Smooth as Silk!

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    Ade 23 January 2012 at 8:24 pm Permalink

    I love the Tresemme Naturals conditioner. No cones and tons of slip! Buy it on sale and you can get two large bottles for less than $10. Also the raw shea butter from the Rastaman in Kensington market. Shout outs to my Toronto naturals! Oooh and don’t forget the Dr. Bronner’s soap… dilute it (1oz to 8 oz of water) and a $10 bottle will last you at least 5 years.

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      Etty 6 February 2012 at 3:50 pm Permalink

      I lOOve Tresemmé Natural Conditioner!! Great slip, great smell, and cheap! Should be on the list!

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    ghanabelle 23 January 2012 at 11:38 pm Permalink

    I honestly haven’t had the best luck with Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel. It makes my hair flaky when I use it on dry hair, and when I use it on wet hair my scalp itches like crazy!!! Maybe it’s an allergy. I bought a huge jar so I need to find a way to use it, lol.

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    jaedalaurez 24 January 2012 at 10:11 am Permalink

    I’ve used Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier for years! I love it, my hair always needs moisture and it doesn’t build up on braids and twists, even with daily use.

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    intelligentblackbeautiful 24 January 2012 at 10:23 am Permalink

    I love love love Creme of Nature’s entire line with Argan oil. They’re the main products I use in my hair. The shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner, oil moisturizer which is also a heat protectant (use it when I blow dry my hair)…AMAZING. My hair is so soft and moisturized and smells HEAVENLY. Then I put my hair in mini twists for about a month at a time…no gel…The only other things I use in my hair is extra virgin coconut oil as a pre-poo and sometimes a serum for added shine. The only creme of nature with argan oil products I haven’t used are the wrap lotion (haven’t worn my hair straight since I BC’d) and I think they have a hot oil treatment and intensive conditioning treatment, and I have the replenishing sheen spray but haven’t used it yet…like I said, I LOVE the entire line and the best part is that each of the products were less than $10 each at my local BSS.

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    dailycurlz 24 January 2012 at 10:50 am Permalink

    Curl enhancing smoothie and Giovanni are my favorite

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    liz!! 24 January 2012 at 11:12 am Permalink

    i SWEAR by Shea Moisture curl smoothie!!!

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      Tangela 2 February 2012 at 6:12 pm Permalink

      I love that product. With a little water sprayed on just before and a follow up with Shea moisture, i’ve gotten more compliments about my natural hair!

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    Corynne 24 January 2012 at 1:40 pm Permalink

    I have used 6 of the 10. i also agree that V05 Moisture Milks condish should be added to the list. They are at the most $1 and great for co washing. Of the ones I have used –

    Giovanni smooth as silk – love this and agree with earlier post to look for it at Marshalls or TJ maxx. I scored a 32 oz for $13 too! This is a protein heavy condish and my hair likes protein – that may be why it doesn’t work well for all. Protein does make it more brittle if your hair doesn’t like it.

    Nourish Spa – love the results and the price.Nourish spa shampoo is one of the few shampoos I use as well. Also use on my daughter.

    Eco styler – use mostly in summer when I pull my hair back a lot. Best gel I have used.

    Honeysuckle rose condish – Alternate with smooth as silk for deep condish. Use it like it says on back of bottle plus I add a squirt of olive oil to it in my hand before applying. LOVE IT. Not a fan of the smell but my leave in covers it up LOL!

    Hello hydration – use this on my daughter as a leave in. Detangles great. I use the Totally twisted in the purple bottle as my leave in. That is my holy grail product – love it.

    Shea MoistureSmoothie – discovered this when I received it as a free sample last August and it has been in my arsenal ever since. One of the few stylers I use. Greatly defines my curls and recently started using it to twist.

    Great list!

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    sopheearr 24 January 2012 at 7:42 pm Permalink

    Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier has been a staple for a while for me.

    The whole range has done wonders for my hair.

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    cygnet 24 January 2012 at 10:51 pm Permalink

    Okay, get ready to laugh! The latest product I have tried under $10 by which I’m starting to swear is Greek yogurt. Yup! Greek yogurt! Naptural85 has a Youtube video describing how she uses it in her hair. Taking off from her tutorial, I combine 3-4 oz of it with 2-3 tsp ACV and roughly the same amount of EVOO, maybe a few drops more.

    There are differences in the way we both do this treatment. She doesn’t detangle first. I do, very carefully, on dry hair. The EVOO was a substitution I made because I don’t have the essential oils she calls for, and I like to use EVOO for times when I think something I’m doing is about to leave me with otherwise dry hair. Whereas she sternly warns against putting this stuff any closer to the scalp than a few inches, I start at the scalp. Her reason: The stuff stinks! To her, anyway :-). In part, the essential oils are included to cover the scent. My reason: Since the bacterial cultures in yogurt are excellent at deterring yeast infections, and seborrhea (a form of dandruff) is caused by yeast, I figured that if the yogurt worked on the hair as well as she said it would, it’d be worth it to try to solve both my protein and my scalp problems with one treatment. On my protein problem I’ll speak more in a minute, but let’s just say that I don’t think I’m gonna need any Head & Shoulders any time soon :-)!

    We both section and apply the yogurt mixture to our hair, keep it on for awhile (I do it for up to 2 1/2 hours, her treatment time is considerably shorter), then we clean it out, she with shampoo and I with a thorough rinse, a thorough cowash during which I allow the conditioner to sit a little while, and another thorough rinse. I find that in spite of having put it on my scalp, the way I cowash is effective enough at getting it out that if any is left behind, the scent either dissipates or is covered up by the products I use next; at any rate, I’ve never smelled it later.

    Effects of this treatment on my hair: AMAZING! Nothing, and I do mean NOTHING!!! that I have ever tried before has improved the moisture-protein balance of my hair like this Greek yogurt treatment. Typically, my hair dries feeling rough when I clean it. Even when I load it down with product, it takes my hair 2-3 days to get “right” afterwards, whether I shampoo it or cowash it, and precisely for that reason I’ve cowashed almost exclusively since learning about and trying this as a cleansing method; it tends to respond to cowashing better by being less rough. I still had a little roughness after the first yogurt treatment, but my hair also bounced back sooner. The second time, there was almost no roughness, and I needed to use less product between times. My hair behaved so well, in fact, that I actually skipped the treatment for the next cleansing session, and my hair still behaved. I did the third Greek yogurt treatment last night, and put my hair away still wet because it was past my bedtime before I finished. Well, in all the time that I’ve now been natural, this is the first time ever that I have curls that are crisp and defined without being dry, hard, or crunchy. My hair is moist, soft, and silky, with way less frizz than usual, with no 2-3 day wait to finally be “right”. And this is first day hair we’re talking about. So far, every application of this treatment has resulted in improvement of my hair. If you haven’t tried it, and your hair is porous, I’d recommend a 30-minute starter, just to see what happens. You may find yourself as pleasantly surprised—and delighted—as I have been.

    Other products I’d recommend include Shea Moisture’s Restorative Conditioner, which I use as a leave-in; Shea Moisture’s Deep Treatment Masque, which I use as a sealant on top of the Restorative Conditioner; and Elasta QP Olive Oil and Mango Butter, which took me THE !!!LONGEST!!! to find, and which I use to lubricate my hands when I’m handling non-wet hair for styling.

    Now that I’ve used up the Aussie Moist conditioner I bought, and which I plan to never buy again because I disliked it—something in it irritated my scalp—I’m torn between trying Shea Moisture’s Black Shampoo, their moisture shampoo that everyone’s so excited about, or their clay-looking stuff in the jar; I think it’s supposed to be a deep cleanser along the lines of the Black Shampoo. But I’m going to get one of them real soon.

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    Trini 24 January 2012 at 11:14 pm Permalink

    I would add the SM purification mask to this list (love all the items that I’ve tried in the line.) I’ve had great success with the purification mask when I use it prior to washing my hair.

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    Raven 25 January 2012 at 10:11 am Permalink

    Giovanni is amazing for my hair! It can also be found in Target stores in their ‘natural care’ aisles. Also, the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing
    Smoothie (as well as other Shea Moisture products) are available in Walgreens!

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    nikki 2 February 2012 at 9:55 pm Permalink

    I can’t believe nobody mentioned AUSSIE MOIST CONDITIONER!! I’m still testing, but I’ve yet to find a better conditioner for the price. BIG bottle with a PUMP dispenser for around $7, which comes in sooo handy when you’re got slippery condish fingers and need a lil more product. I can buy it at any Walmart, which just makes it that much more fantastic!

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    Ashley Wilson 6 February 2012 at 11:01 am Permalink

    I love the greek yogurt plan but I must add the Sporty Afros ayverdic oil and their g plus spray. I got a sample item from them and have been hooked on their oils since. Instead of mixing up powders and measuring i just buy their oil which has everything in it. it’s a great deal and under 10 dollars.
    check out their website too!www.sportyafros.com

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    Nae 7 February 2012 at 9:11 am Permalink

    YAAAAY Im soo happy Taliah is mentioned!!!

    Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier is THE BOMB. I use it as a moisturizer, detangler and leave in. For some reason, my hair responds to it well even with the silk amino acids in it (my hair doesn’t like protein). So needless to say this was a big surprise when I tried it and my hair was super soft. I have (4b/4c hair).

    For anyone who has this product in their regimen, there is also a 32oz bottle that she sells on her website for $20. I’m def buying.

    I’ll look into the other products as well. I’m in search of a great conditioner and have been looking at reviews for the AOHSR conditioner. Some reviews are good some are bad, I’m really nervous about the smell, I cant stand smells that overpower the nose.

    I wanted to like Giovanni Deep Moisture line but my hair felt horrible after using the conditioner, again my hair responds to protein very strangely so I steered clear.

    EcoStyler I use in moderation when I would like to smooth my edges down or pop my curls. It does however make my hair a bit dry and crunchy.

    My hair LOVES silicone products but I have had to stay away from them because of the adverse effects it may have on my hair (blocking moisture). So Hello Hydration will work on my hair but the silicone in it will have to be rinsed out aka clarified. (Im too lazy to do that lol)Therefore sticking to a cone and sulfate free regimen is better for me. It does get tempting however, esp with low prices like $7 and $10….

    Thanks for the article!!

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    B 9 February 2012 at 3:35 pm Permalink

    I love the Taaliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier. I personally found that it didn’t distribute evenly on my hair when I sprayed it because it was so thick. I diluted it down 1 part mist to 3 parts water and its amazing for a quick rehydration before sealing. It also freshens up dry looking twists. Diluting it allows me to manipulate it/spread it better for my hair’s needs making it more effective than full strength. As a bonus, I can make my bottle stretch a while. Win-win!

    I also love the Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise as a deep conditioner. My hair loves it, especially when I mix in a little olive oil (for more moisture) or an egg (more protein). I think its under $10 but I have seen the price vary greatly so it may be more than that in some places.

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