Reddit reviews SheaMoisture Superfruit Complex 10-In-1 Renewal System Hair Masque | 12 oz.
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NOURISHES: The Wonders Of Certified Organic Raw Shea Butter Ensure That Hair Is Well Nourished And Hydrated.ANTI-AGEING:The 10-In-1 Renewal Complex Loaded With Super Fruits Treat Damaged Hair and While Providing Anti-Ageing BenefitsSMOOTHENS: The Blend Of superfruits SuperfruitsAnd Certified organic Organic Raw Shea Butter Soften And Smoothen Hair With Ultra- Moisture.DEEP CONDITIONING: Raw Shea Butter Aids In Natural Collagen Production And Fights Dryness, Ensuring Long Lasting ConditioningMOISTURIZES: Marula Oil And Biotin Act As Ultra Deep Moisturizers Keeping Hair Invigorated, Renewed And Shining
Hi there! Whilst my hair is currently doing okay moisture-wise, I also struggle with a dry scalp/dandruff and flakiness. My scalp is also sensitive and and gets itchy when overloaded with products so I have to be careful of that. At the moment, my way of managing it is to low-poo (not CG-friendly) once a week and co-wash (also not CG-friendly) every 3 or so days. I always focus the low-poo on my scalp and roots. This eliminates 98%~ of my flakiness at the moment, and until I can afford a proper CG-friendly medicated shampoo, this is what I'm going to stick with.
I've also seen that Cantu has a couple of products that show potential, namely the Refresh Root Relief with Apple Cider Vinegar and Peppermint Oil and the Refresh Root Rinse With Apple Cider Vinegar and Tea Tree Oil, but I haven't had chance to try either out.
I have used the Cantu Shea Butter Tea Tree & Jojoba Hair & Scalp Oil, but I haven't used it directly on my scalp enough to definitively say whether it helped with my dandruff. However, I do occasionally mix it in either with my hair mask or my leave-in conditioner when I feel my hair is extra-dry and it does make a difference. If you aren't currently using any hair oils, perhaps looking for one would be a good place to start to help your dry curls?
If you want to look for a CG-friendly medicated shampoo, I would start with this list from the Science-y Hair Blog.
I'm sorry I cannot be more helpful but I hope this has at least given you a few ideas on where to start.
Yeah, the curly & natural hair community - much like many communities - does have a habit of using a lot of jargon and specialized language that makes it difficult for new folks to ingetrate.
TGIN is a brand popularly used by curly-haired women - it stands for Thank God I'm Natural. You can find it at Ulta, Target, etc. TGIN "moisturizing shampoo" is probably the TGIN Moisture Rich Sulfate-Free Shampoo.
SM stands for SheaMoisture - they have several product lines including a "superfruit" line of products that is made for wavier/looser curl patterns. The mask is called the SheaMoisture Superfruit Complex 10-in-1 Renewal System Hair Masque. SheaMoisture is sold a lot of places, including Wal-Mart, Target, Ulta (limited lines), Amazon, etc.
As I Am is a another brand made for curly hair; their product is just called Leave-In Conditioner. They sell As I Am at Target and Amazon.
The Mane Choice is another curly-hair friendly brand. Their Heavenly Halo Softening Milk is one of my favorite moisturizers. You can get it at Target. (Noticing a trend?)
"Praying hands" is a technique used to apply product to the hair. You squirt some on your hands, then with the palms flat and open, press your palms together and slide them down a hank of hair to work the product in. It's called "praying hands" because your palms are flat and pressed together like they would be in prayer. It smooths the hair and reduces frizz. There's an article here.
"Squish to condish" is a little more difficult to explain, but here's a good article about it. It's basically just squishing water and conditioner into your hair. I'd watch a video to get a better idea of what this looks like.
I'm assuming you know what diffusing is (using a diffuser attachment on a blow dryer - helps maintain your curl pattern) and SOTC is "scrunch out the crunch". When you use gel to define your curls, the gel can dry into a hard cast. After the hair completely dries, you can put some oil on your hands and then scrunch them into your hair to remove that gel cast so you get soft, pliable curls.
Unless your hair is EXACTLY like the OP's, you might not get the same results with the exact same products. Most curly folks find they need to experiment with products in different categories until they find a routine that works well for them.