Best hair conditioner according to redditors
We found 652 Reddit comments discussing the best hair conditioner. We ranked the 322 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 652 Reddit comments discussing the best hair conditioner. We ranked the 322 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Routine!
I wash my hair with Burt's Bees shampoo and use a super rich conditioner that I totally forgot to grab the name of but will update later!
After the shower I put in Shea Moisture Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner while it's still wet and then let it sit while I do my makeup. I diffuse my hair on low heat until 80% dry and then scrunch in Marrakesh Oil to tame the frizz/give her a little extra moisture.
My routine isn't perfect yet but it is so much nicer than trying to fight my hair. I love it!
I think everyone loves a good toner on this sub so I'd be surprised if this post doesn't have every possible (well known at least) one recommended!
I'm combo with mild acne prone skin and have used and enjoyed:
Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion - No breakouts or irritation from this one. Gives a good dose of hydration with a slight tacky/stickyness on the side.
Klairs Supple Preparation Toner OG - This is a bit thicker than Kiku and some other ones and had a strong fragrance to it, for me. Hydrated very well and was one of the products I used during a time one of my acne flairs subsided very well. Don't use it anymore due to the overpowering fragrance but would recommend.
Secret Key Aloe - as watery and thin as Kiku, I used this in conjunction with the Klairs. I would layer one then the other x 2 and found this to be soothing and just 'nice'.
Hada Labo Premium - same viscosity as the Klairs and hydrates very well. Really good to slap on under a sheet mask or when your face is sopping wet. I don't personally enjoy how thick it is and prefer the thinner options but I am also interested/scared to see what my skin will do when I take a break from this
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner - very new but am enjoying it already. Light as water, gentle and gives a real smoothing feel to my skin. I almost want to describe it like a ball of jelly. I spray it on my face after a shower and every couple of days use it to "wash" my face in the morning instead of water.
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I'm hoping my Cezanne will be with me in the next week or two as I'm on my last drops of Kiku.
My best and cheapest solution is to use things I already have on hand. Once a month or so, I'll gently massage around my scalp with pumps of Hada Labo Cleansing Oil and comb it through my roots. That helps remove any product or build up of oil or dead skin, isn't at all stripping, and it rinses easily with water. Then, after rinsing, I'll apply generous amounts of Naturie or Kiku and gently massage on damp hair/scalp. I'm fine to just let that all air dry. The smell of Kiku is pretty strongly sake, so maybe Naturie (or any Donki/Valor/Welcia hatomugi knockoff) is a bit better. You can rinse after a few minutes, if you prefer. Or, stagger the oil and masking into two different days, so you just apply and wait before the shower.
Before getting a shorter haircut I'd work on the texture of your hair. No offense, but it looks sickly thin and dry. Look into conditioners (I've grown to love this product ) and/or washing your hair with shampoo less frequently. If you wash away all the oils your hair needs, it tends to get dry, thin and worn out. Think of it as taking a hot shower often without moisturizing afterwards.
I think you can make quite a few haircuts work, as long as you put some basic care into your beard. Doesn't have to be anything fancy, just comb it or sth.
You could try a co-wash product, like this one?
>I currently use hyaluronic acid as an active and a hydrating toner might have that as an ingredient. It might be a bit redundant to use both.
Hyaluronic acid is not an active - just a nice humectant. Feel free to stack HA products, similar to how you can layer multiple moisturizers :)
If your biggest skin issue is dehydration and discolouration, you might benefit from a product featuring niacinamide. Niacinamide can help treat both of those things, and is a nice easy ingredient to introduce. Several of the recs down below feature niacinamide, and if you want a separate serum you can check out Skinlex 10% Niacinamide Serum
Pulled from this list of products recs for dry or dehydrated skin:
Recs for hydrating serums & toners:
the serums & toners HG thread,
> Scinic Honey All In One Ampoule (review, jolse)
> Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (review, jolse)
> Paula's Choice Enriched Calming Toner (Paula's Choice)
the dry & dehydrated skin thread,
> Rumase Bifida Snail Toner (review, ibbi)
> Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Lotion (review, amazon)
> Klairs Supple Preparation Toner (review, wishtrend)
> Kiku-Masamune High Moist Lotion (review, amazon)
the AB products for dry, sensitive, or over-exfoliated skin thread thread
> Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner (review, jolse)
> CosRx Galactic Mice 95 Whitening Power Essence (review, jolse)
> Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence (review, jolse)
> Innisfree The Green Tea Seed Serum (review, jolse)
> Superdrug Simple Hydrating Serum (review, £2.99 on superdrug)
> Scinic Aqua AIO Ampoule (review, jolse)
and randomly accumulated recs:
> Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner (review, jolse)
> Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum (review, jolse)
> Cezanne Skin Conditioner High Moist (review, amazon)
> Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner (ulta)
> Paula's Choice Resist Omega+ Complex Serum (review, Paula's Choice)
> Etude House Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner(review, jolse)
> Whamisa Organic Flowers Deep Rich Essence Toner (review, review 2, glow recipe)
Stratia LG
And lots of asian beauty options:
Kikumasamune Sake Skin Lotion High Moist (it's a toner, amazon), emulsion (light liquid cream, amazon) or cream, amazon; Mebika moisture lotion (toner), Rosette ceramide gel, Dr. Jart+ ceramide products (there are balm, cream, toner), Cezanne High Moist Lotion (toner, amazon), Meishoku Ceracolla lotion, milk, or gel on amazon, Holika Holika Good Cera toner, emulsion and Cream
Tons of reviews on /r/AsianBeauty
I've tried LG, Kiku emulsion, Cezanne and Dr Jart ceramidin Liquid. They are all light but moisturizing, but get the job done. Never tried Cerave though, so can't compare. But they all should be lighter then Cerave oitment for sure.
I wrote up my routine a while ago so heres some copypasta
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Every morning I take a shower and use argan oil shampoo and conditioner.
I get out and towel dry my hair and then I put in a metal hairband (elastic ones leave indentations in my hair by the time it's dry) to keep it out of my face while I brush my teeth, etc. I let it air dry for 15-60 mins or blow dry, if I'm in a rush.
Then I use American Crew Defining Paste all over. I apply it in portions, sides first, front (as in where the forehead meets the hairline), back, and top. I feel like I use a different amount each day, I try to use a little more on rainy or humid days because the moisture weakens it all by the end of the day.
I finish rubbing the product in with a boar's hair beard* brush to even it out and prevent extraordinarily stubborn clumps of hair playing fly-away. * While it is a beard brush, I find these palm brushes with stiff bristles do a much better job than other boar's hair brushes. I've tried a few and this is what works for me.
Then I shake it out and push it back. The combing is just to even out the product, I don't quite care for the slicked back look and prefer it messy.
It sounds like a lot of work and time, but it probably adds 5, maaaaybe 10 minutes to my morning routine. Worth it.
(All of the above links are to the exact products I use in my daily routine. #amazonprimemasterrace)
Lol we're hair twins! That sounds just like me. I use and LOVE Free & Clear shampoo.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006FMK98/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
I got this and the conditioner.
Oh man dish soap is the worst! I refuse to wash dishes regularly because I get those same bumps. And forget using gloves. No matter what water gets inside and makes things worse.
Yup, probiotics have about as much health-benefits as taking multivitamins. Nothing concrete as far as we know now.
Want to treat your eczema? Take colder showers. Keep your living space clean. Get plenty of sleep. Eat healthier. Go to an allergist and figure out what you are allergic to (cannot stress this one enough). Keep your skincare routine simple, but effective. I basically only use a moisturizer and protopic when things get bad.
I use this moisturizer, Eucerin Original Healing Creme. I love this product because it literally only contains seven ingredients (Water, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Ceresin, Lanolin Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine), none of which cause flareups for myself. Highly recommend it.
I also use this shampoo, and it's been working very well for me so far. No more dandruff or scalp itchiness.
I do not use any facial cleansers or body shampoo, mostly because I haven't found a good product for myself yet. My skin stays relatively clear even without using them too. Open to suggestions though if people have any.
I have not tried Wen(it's too expensive) but I've used Loreal's cowashing conditioner. I find it works good on my hair. I did want to try Wen but upon reading the reviews (which said it's better or just as good as Wen) I decided to just go with the Loreal. Look through the reviews, there's a lot of people comparing it to Wen.
I've tried cowashing with just conditioner and I find it's more work than the Loreal cowashing conditioner. Normal conditioner requires a little bit more massaging and staying in the shower longer if I don't want to have greasy hair by the end of the day. But the Loreal stuff lathers a little(it's still creamy). It also smells amazing and my hair is super soft and doesn't feel weighed down.
I'm also experimenting with going sulfate and silicone free. I'm currently trying out both Shea Moisture (which is basically everything-free) and L'Oreal's cleansing conditioner (which is in my gym bag for those mornings). I like both so far!
Dry, coarse, wavy hair here! The two things I've learned from this sub are 1) putting some Kiku hydrating toner on your hair when its slightly damp to add some moisture in it and 2) using this to co-wash my hair
The other thing I haven't tried yet is using oil cleanser that doesn't work on my face for my scalp. I'm not sure if that addresses any particular issue you're experiencing, but still wanted to share some of the things I've picked up from this sub!
Shower every morning and let hair air dry, I use this conditioner every 3 or 4 showers
Before NoPoo my hair used to be crazy frizzy and very hard to manage
Bonus pic from front of bed hair before my morning shower around 3 weeks in, before I used to look like I'd been electrocuted but nowadays it's so much more controlled!
My hair is pretty long and has tighter curls that i throw in a bun once its dry so YMMV
I use this for cowashing and this leave-in conditioner for "styling" with right after getting out of the shower. Both are sulfate free and "CG approved"
wet/after shower
fully dry
top bun
Cleansers (Unless you're using a medicated cleanser most skincare products aren't really going to prevent acne.)
Mochitto Mochi Mochi Face Wash
Hada Labo Gokujun Oil Cleanser (200ml)
Hada Labo Gokujun Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam (160ml)
Medicated Deep Cleansing Oil L (200ml)
Cow Brand Additive-Free Foaming Facial Cleanser (200ml)
Rohto Hadalabo es cleansing foam type (160ML)
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion (170ml)
Spot Treatment
Since your acne is deep in the skin I would look for a dermatologist that also serves foreigners because unless I'm mistaken a lot of products with Benzoyl Peroxide etc are prescription only.
Hydrating Toners
Meishoku Cosmetics Meishoku Facial Water Medicated Skin Lotion 2.7 oz (80 ml) - Acne Prevention
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Acid Solution (170ml)
Hada Labo Gokujyun "Hyaluronic-Eki" Large-Capacity Pump-Type 400ml
Matsuyama Skin Moisturizing Water, Light Type
Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion
Mebika Moist Lotion
Cezanne High Moist Lotion
Meishoku Cosmetics Ceracolla Super Moist Face Lotion 6 fl oz (180ml)
Gels
Hada Labo Shirojyun Cool Hyaluronic Jelly (200ml)
Naturie Skin Conditioning Gel
Rosette Ceramide Gel
Meishoku Cerracolla Perfect Gel
Moisturisers
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Eaude Muge Medicated Skin Cream - 40g - Acne Prevention
Lion Pair Acne Clean Lotion - Look for the cream as well!
Meishoku Cerracolla Perfect Cream
MUJI Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Milk - Moisture (200ml)
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Cream 50g
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Milky Lotion 140ml
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Milky Emulsion (140ml)
Sunscreens
CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel UV
Nivea Protect Water Gel SPF35/PA+++ Pump 140g
Biore Sarasara UV Perfect Face Milk SPF50+/PA++++ 30ml
Biore Sarasara UV Perfect Milk SPF50+/PA++++ 40ml
Hada Labo Gokujun Perfect UV Gel (50g)
Woman with curly hair here 👋🏽
Curly hair doesn't need to be washed daily unless for some reason her hair gets really oily. Once or twice a week is fine. Get a wide toothed comb, I use this one . They come in different colors like blue, pink, purple and orange so you can maybe take her with you and let her pick out the one she wants. That way she'll feel involved in the decision and hopefully be excited to do her hair. Detangle her hair while she's still in the tub or invest in a spray bottle that you'll mix water and conditioner in. Detangling sprays aren't gonna do much unless they're formulated specifically for curly hair. They contain less conflicting chemicals. The cheapest route is the spray bottle. Get her out and comb her hair from the ends and work your way up the shaft. Her hair doesn't need to be soaked but it should be damp so you'll use the spray bottle to wet any areas that are drying. Make sure the conditioner you use has lots of slip to make the knots slide out easier. After combing, apply a curl cream and a gel on top to hold her curls past day one. Most weeks I only have to style my hair once and don't style again until wash day. Her curls are loose and I've got 3c curls (think Tracy Ellis Ross) and this routine works for me every single time. If you're still having trouble, head over to r/CurlyHair and we'll help you out some more. I'll link my products below to kinda give you an idea of what you should be looking for.
Leave in conditioner
Curl cream -this one is just a cream that doesn't provide hold so you'll need to layer a gel on top.
Curl Defining cream -this one is a cream but it's got a gel consistency and does provide hold so you can use it alone.
Detangling Spray
Sorry for all the links but I know curly hair is a bunch of trial and error and our products can get very expensive so I wanted to give you an idea of what you should be looking for. Mixed Chicks has a kids line if you're looking for more sensitive products.
The It's a 10 line of products is fantastic for dry, damaged hair. I use the shampoo, the hair mask, and the leave-in. I can't rave enough about how well it's rescued my hair!
Things I do that seem to help:
Yes, you can use a leave in conditioner. You wash your hair as usual, then when it's still damp, apply the leave in conditioner and it will make your hair much less bushy, more smooth and tamed. I use this one, it works very well and it has natural ingredients and it's inexpensive: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011DL6R6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
edit: And I disagree with everyone else, I like the side part. You can keep it as long as you get rid of the bushiness
Have you ever tried not washing out your regular conditioner all the way? It's something r/curlygirl taught me and honestly game changing. You don't actually need to have curly hair to follow the curly girl method! My hair is wavy but using the different methods it taught me gives me bouncy, full curls without any heat and helping my formely bleached length heal.
Also, what are you using for shampoo and conditioner? The basis for CG is avoiding sulfates because it's harsh on your hair and dries it out, and also avoiding silicones because they coat your hair and prevent any other products from actually penetrating to do anything helpful.
My favorite leave-ins are Kinky Curly Knot Today (contains mallow which gives your hair amazing slip and sleekness,) Curls Co. Blueberry Bliss Leave in, As I Am leave in, but most of all, I love using a little bit of traditionally "wash out" conditioner since it's cheaper, convenient, & basically the same product anyway: Tressame Botanique Nurish & Replenish Conditioner with Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera, Garnier Fructis Smoothing Treat 1 Minute Hair Mask + Avocado Extract, (surprisingly they actually mention using it as a leave in on the label) & Sally's Beauty GVP Conditioning Balm (dupe for Matrix)
That tresemme leaves my hair super frizzy, oddly, and mine is only wavy. My hair is like a giant triangle when I use it, haha. maybe it's because my hair is so weightless naturally?
If the OGX line of shampoo/conditioners are okay here, the tea tree mint ones have been shockingly good at weighing my hair down without greasing it up. Bonus points: smells like a thin mint, makes scalp less itchy. Ah, found it: shampoo and conditioner
I also like the Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shampoo and Conditioner
Is this the right one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWMHTU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7icPBbRMTR3NY
I tried a toner with fermented ingredients and ended up giving myself fungal acne. Yeast naturally lives on your face, you don't want to feed it so it takes over, which I essentially did.
This was the toner.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FQP2YS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Scaj warned me about it, but I didn't listen. Oops :(
At least it's easy to treat with anti dandruff shampoo and athlete's foot cream. It took me a month to stop itching and seeing the little red spots and white heads.
We use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IX2J9E0/ref=pd_aw_lpo_194_bs_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S4ZK0ATPRVDAF18NZQE8
My daughter has super curly, thick crazy hair and it works great! You need both shampoo and conditioner. And only shampoo hair twice or once a week if the hairs really dry.
Also you should use a leave in conditioner too. I just use my hair stuff on my daughter this is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/Its-10-Haircare-Miracle-Product/dp/B000TKH6G2
and we have used this leave in too when she was younger and it worked well too. I just stopped buying because using mine was easier.
https://www.target.com/p/johnson-39-s-no-more-tangles-detangling-spray-10-0-oz/-/A-11427127
Also make sure to comb with a wide tooth comb and not a brush. This will help a lot too.
"It's a 10" is a favorite brand of many. I used it for a while and loved it until I decided I wanted to do something different with my hair.
Should be able to find it in probably any store's hair section.
self-employed hairdresser at private salon (no boss) here:
actually, a hairdresser that i share a shampoo room with likes "It's a 10" i've been using their spray-in detangler.
other than that, i use and recommend Senscience made by Shiseido. it's really hard to find, really expensive on line, unless you can find it on special. i only drive to BFE to get it for my clients because they love it, when it's on special (making it almost half the price)
get a vent brush, the kind with painted tips of the bristles, and when it's still wet, after toweling it dry, brush the ends first, brushing higher and higher till it's brushed out.
Well...I don't really know. My hair just does that on its own most of the time. I have to put an effort in to get it to stop doing that.
>Herbal Essences Totally Twisted gel
Use products for curly hair. Herbal Essences, Dove and other mainstream beauty products that market to "curly" hair are actually made for very wavy or loosely coiled hair.
Your hair loss may be from using horrible products on your hair. I know if you're using Herbal Essences, you are probably also sleeping with a cotton pillowcase, so that could be a reason also.
After you wash it, you should put in a leave in conditioner, followed by an oil and then a gel or a cream.
This my favorite detangler/conditoner if you need a product recommendation. To grow you hair back you could try a shampoo and conditioner with argan oil or black castor oil. Mane and Tail also makes a hair growth line.
Alopecia Free With Jass is a youtube channel that also might help you deal with alopecia. You could also try taking biotin.
Kinky curly knot today is great for me. In very dry weather, I'll use regular conditioner, but this is my favorite most of the time. https://www.amazon.com/Kinky-Curly-Knot-Today-Conditioner-Detangler/dp/B00128WK4I/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1494388438&sr=8-1&keywords=Kinky+curly+knot+today
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Anyway next month I will have exactly 1 year of hair length I have never grown it out at all and this subreddit has been very helpful in taming my mane. It's been a very pleasant experience but as any guy growing out long hair... I really am alone in my endeavors and critique/advice is seldom. I just worry if im starting to look silly, so far I've gotten a lot of praise but at the same time I have gotten a lot of quiet stares. As usual my own folks hate it and rather prefer me clean cut. I figure I might as well get it over with now rather than regret it later. /worse im a guy and the potential to go bald can happen...
I like my hair a lot, I feel it makes me unique I however am mixed with the size of my forehead (more like a fivehead... sixhead maybe!) and the empty corners of my forehead have always been huge!! It makes it hard to emulate a male celebrity being that they don't have a huge forehead like mine. So far I try to emulate David Bisbal If you have any ideas what I should do please let me know.
My method. Basically I do my routine in about 15-20 minutes. I wake up rinse my hair in the sink do a fast version of squish to condition using Yes to carrots. Once I feel it is seaweed like during rinse... I then pat down with a t-shirt to remove excess water. Afterwards I apply Eco Style Gel olive oil in a squish-to-condition manner. My hair is flipped in curls to the front of my face covering my entire forehead and I then leave to work. I don't use a hair dryer... Im a guy and "ain't nobody got time for dat" the best thing I have is using my A/C on full blast in my truck. My commute is about 20-25 minutes and at about the 15 minute mark when im driving, once I feel that the gel has semi-hardened, I flip it back. it has to be a little hardened in order for my hair to have a bit of volume otherwise its just flat and lifeless hanging from my scalp. Sometimes I part it to the side or tuck one side behind the ear. It takes about 3 hours to fully dry at work I occasionaly scrunch it once or twice breaking the gel masque in order to achieve a softer look/feel. After the 3 hours have passed and its fully dry I decide if I want to fluff or not. Essentially I just pass my hand at the base of my scalp and gently tussle until I get the needed volume. And there you have it!
If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, I found this conditioner to be decent for co-washing: http://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Conditioner-Peppermint-Eucalyptus/dp/B002LMNJDA
(It's much cheaper, $3.99 at the store).
I just use Trader Joes. Works the same and is a lot cheaper.
https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Peppermint-Eucalyptus-Botanicals/dp/B002LMBLTY
https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Conditioner-Peppermint-Eucalyptus/dp/B002LMNJDA/ref=pd_bxgy_194_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002LMNJDA&pd_rd_r=GMZVBCNK17PZNZY7FBKW&pd_rd_w=9iAjh&pd_rd_wg=eGMON&psc=1&refRID=GMZVBCNK17PZNZY7FBKW
I have this same patch. I put in Havana Twists to keep the ends protected and it's helped a lot. Between that and my regimen, I've been seeing that section match up to the rest of my hair length. It's still a little shorter but it's a lot stronger and there's way less breakage there than there used to be.
I don't shampoo my hair ever. I just co-wash using This Trader Joe's conditioner. Though I do plan on switching to This conditioner by them because I've heard great reviews about it and my hair stops being really responsive to conditioners after a while. My hair still responds to the first one relatively well but I've noticed it's seeming a little more lack luster than when I first started using it.
I spray my hair/scalp with a mix of Aloe Juice and Water every day and use either just straight up coconut oil or this hair moisturizer (I know you're not all for a bunch of homemade stuff but I essentially swear by her products. They make my hair so soft and they seal in the moisture perfectly, helping bring out more natural shine). With that product, a little goes a long way. so though it's 16 bucks you're putting down, it will last you a while. I bought my first bottle of it about 4-5 months ago and I still haven't made much of a dent in it.
The biggest thing is probably making sure that part of your head is getting the amount of moisture it needs and locking it in.
I've also started doing deep conditioning protein treatments once a month or so. It's gross but I use a small thing of Greek Yogurt, one egg, a bunch of honey and vitamin E. My hair responds so well to it, and I make sure to slather that part with it a ton because it helps strengthen it a shit load. My hair has also been incredibly responsive to it, leading to way less breakage then what I used to get.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
Thanks for the heads up! That makes sense. Gonna order the [L'oreal EverSleek Sulfate-Free shampoo] (http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverSleek-Sulfate-Free-Conditioner/dp/B0047ENQFQ), which was recommended for beginners like CeraVe on /r/haircarescience.
These subreddits are so helpful! Reddit>Facebook X 1,000,000. I love my friends, but my FB newsfeed be ignorant and not interesting.
L'Oreal Paris EverSleek Sulfate Free Smoothing System Intense Smoothing Conditioner, 8.5 fl. Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047ENQFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_cRhztU5TDtoxe
A couple years ago I deployed to Guam where I would start my day with a wet bun in uniform, then after work we’d go to the beach to swim and snorkel, and then frequently out to town in the evening for dinner. My hair felt awful from wetting it three times a day, but I couldn’t deal with the salty sandy tangles that happened after wearing a snorkel mask.
I bought some As I Am coconut Cowash and it made my hair for that entire deployment so much better- soft enough to be gentle on my tangles, but still great for actually cleaning my bleached, salty hair. They used to sell it at Sally’s only, but I’ve seen it at drugstores lately too. And Amazon of course! Amazon
Best of luck!
I posted here a few weeks ago looking for Tips for my hair being very dry and causing matted knots on the underside of my hair even after washing my hair day one.
I actually already had the products, but I decided to try it again. I used Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Shampooand SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner I took the advice and applied the conditioner to the underside of my hair to help get it where it needed it most.
After stepping out of the shower I towel dried my hair and applied Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk
Plop until I felt like it, slept in a satin cap and bam! My hair is noticeably softer, the curls are a lot curlier not wanting to fall straight like they did before.
I have high prosperity hair, my hair would actually get frizzier and dryer as The days go by, these products have protein which has helped my hair get the moisture that it needs which has reduced the frizz and the drying out. Very happy with the out come, I washed on Friday (this pic is Sunday) and I’m still rocking my hair today Monday, I expect to make it most of this week with out needing to wash. I’m 38 weeks pregnant (tomorrow) this was for my baby shower!
Have you considered trying a leave-in conditioner?
Currently experimenting with this one by Shea Moisture (assuming you're in the US).
This is available on Amazon US for those who don't want to create a new account. It's sold by TOY SHOP JAPAN HOBBYONE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWMHTU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qYwGybCVWBNHE
I found it on Amazon (US) here
There’s this :) No SLS! I haven’t used this specific shampoo, but have used other shampoos from this brand and they are very gentle...no fragrance, and very non-irritating.
Vanicream Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for sensitive skin - all hair types - maximum OTC strength zinc pyrithione 2% - preservative free - dermatologist tested - 8 ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD8YQKL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Qn9VAb56N0FJK
I have also tried the Noble Zinc bar, and it didn’t work for me either plus it irritated my skin (it has a very high ph, I tested it). It also has a lot of oils etc in it. I have the Vanicream shampoo in my amazon cart, as it looks to be more mild and doesn’t have all that oil in it.
If you go to the Amazon JP link there is a box that says ship to: (country name) in Japanese. My Japanese is very rusty, so if you can translate the page, please do so.
I think you can just check out like a usual Amazon purchase after that
Seconding seborrheic dermatitis, I have it and my symptoms are the same. My dermatologist recommended Neutrogena T-Sal and Neutrogena T-Gel (both western products) or prescription shampoo/topicals. I have also used Vanicream Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo although I wouldn’t repurchase because it’s a milky/creamy feel and doesn’t wash out 100% on my fine greasy hair, I have to wash again with a separate shampoo to get it all out.
Neutrogena Shampoos
Some things I learned since I started CG Method:
The price is more, but you don't need a lot. It can be a little drying.
This leads me to....
Hope that helps! My hair texture is similar to yours so feel free to message me on any other questions.
I buy it from Amazon
Great suggestions by everyone. Tried tar gel and nizoral, I think nizoral worked better for me but the fragrance was flaring my eczema. I do jojoba oil scalp treatments, as needed.
This is my daily shampoo these days and I think it has help to prevent a flaky scalp:
https://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Medicated-Anti-Dandruff-Shampoo-sensitive/dp/B06WD8YQKL/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
Are you referring to the Scalp RECOVERY? If so, the active ingredient is 1% pyrithione zinc, so you’ll want to look for another shampoo with the same. I believe the T Gel has coal tar, which is why you didn’t like the smell. We like this one:
Vanicream Free & Clear 2%
> I apparently have mild allergies to yeast, bread and the like (which is interesting since it's theorized that an overzealous skin-yeast might be one cause of SD)
Yeast does not just mean the stuff you use to make bread. The yeasts that can contribute to skin problems are totally different than Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast used for bread and beer brewing. There are hundreds of different types of fungi that can colonize your skin, Saccharomyces isn't one of them. I'm a medical mycologist, sorry, but it's a big pet peeve of mine!
For OP: Nizoral is also a really good one to use for SD. I also have it and have found a few things that really make a difference. First, SD can be caused by over production of oils. We often react to what looks like dry flakey skin by using heavy moisturizers and things like that when we need to dial back a bit. My dermatologist recommended Free and Clear products for me. They make a facial cleanser and moisturizer. Also, drink a lot of water and wash your face twice a day. I find that if I skip a washing, it makes it worse. Hope this helps!
Vanicream free and clear is great. They have a dandruff version too, but I recommend their free and clear line to anyone with sensitive or reactive skin. It's curly girl friendly too.
Here's the Amazon link and it's pretty affordable too.
Damn that's expensive. I use "free and clear" shampoo, which is significantly less expensive and is free of all the same stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/Pharmaceutical-Specialties-Clear-Shampoo-Sensitive/dp/B0006FMK98?th=1
You can also find it at Walgreens. I wish that site offered a variety pack with smaller portions because I would love to review them all.
Yes, look up "vanicream free & clear shampoo"--- my dermatologist recommended it to me.
https://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Clear-Shampoo-Sensitive-fragrance/dp/B0006FMK98
It has no SLS/paraben free and all of that good jazz and it uses the same active ingredient as H+S (Pyrth. Zinc).
Had to go look and apparently I don't know what I'm talking about because what I actually bought was Hatomugi Skin Conditioner (unless they're the same and I'm just too drunk to tell??) Anyway, here's the link.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FQP2YS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is my routine and what works for me :
Put a mixture of Coconut oil + castor oil all over your hair the night before you wash wash it (I wash my hair every 2-3 days, I run so it gets all sweaty and oily). You don't have to use castor oil if you're not interested in growing it.
Then, I wash with organic tea tree oil castor soap, it's literally just oils.
Then I use Trader Joe's Organic Tea Tree conditioner and do the squish to condish but I use A LOT! I'm running out so I'm looking for new conditioner and I'm pretty sure [I'll use this!](http://www.amazon.com/Acure-Organics-Conditioner-Moroccan-Argan/dp/B005Z49N86/ref=sr_1_5? s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1396453832&sr=). I've used it before and it works amazingly.
Now my magical products to hold my curls are:
MIXED CHICKS CONDITIONER AND Diva curl Gel. Together work amaziiingly. I suggest putting more conditioner than gel. Squish, squish! Then dry with a diffuser. And Bam! Amazing curls.
https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Chicks-Defining-Eliminating-Conditioner/dp/B000G1MT2U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=mixed+chicks+leave-in+conditioner&qid=1559262967&s=gateway&sprefix=mixed+&sr=8-3
This is about a 3b. I have 3b hair and while his cut is a lot different than mine the curl is pretty similar.
You need a good daily hair care routine that is going to require some trial and error on your end.
Here's a basic step by step routine:
Detangling - Get in the habit of detangling your hair while its wet. Get yourself a widetooth comb intended for detangling (like this one) and while your hair is wet use it and your fingers to pull out any of your tangles, pay close attention to the back of your head where it would normally rest against any sort of headrest (chair, car, whatever). Don't worry about getting them all, this is something you'll be doing throughout the routine, we're just getting started.
Now that we've loosened up our hair it's time to cleanse it.
Cleanser - It's best to think of this step like face wash, but for your hair, in this step you're getting rid of any oils or products still left in your hair and cleaning it.
There are three main types:
With your hair still wet use your cleanser of choice and wash your hair, but before you start washing it out, it's time to break out your detangler comb and work out the tougher tangles now that your hair is lubed up and they'll give easier.
Wash the product out and if you weren't using a cowash, go ahead and use your favorite conditioner (this is going to be a big experiment on your part, personally I cut this out by going the cowash route).
To Dry or Not to Dry?
So the next stype is styling your curls with any number of products, but before we get to that step, there's another thing you're going to want to experiment with, which is, whether or not you want to dry your hair before applying it. Personally, I prefer a good middle ground on this as it gives me the best results, so I'll towel dry my hair a little bit so that it's no longer "wet" but sort of "damp". Experiment with this until you find the best results for you.
Curl Definintion, Anti-Frizz, and Styling
Now that your hair is clean and conditioned and ready to apply hair product let's talk about some hair products. I recommend picking up at least 1 of each of the big options I'll list below because they each do things a little differently and often times you can find yourself mixing and matching and experimenting to find the best results.
The big ones to consider:
Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey, which I'm really liking.
Once you figure out which products youre going to use, follow their directions and style your hair the way you like.
But just to quickly review my process is as follows:
Hope this helps!
This stuff right here? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Miracle-Leave-In-115-oz/dp/B000TKH6G2
Can you tell me which ingredients are silicones? This is what I bought, I thought i was supppper careful to not get silicone in the product I chose.
I looked at the brands other products and a good portion of those do, at least they had obvious silicones/the ones I know about.
Sorry I should have clarified but it's literally called "It's a 10" lol
i also use this: https://smile.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Advanced-Leave-Conditioner/dp/B0011DL6R6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486408336&sr=8-1&keywords=alba+botanica+leave+in+conditioner
i find it really helpful especially since i have dry, fly away hair most of the time.
I hope it helps! I know the pain all too well. I too abuse hot water. Not warm, hot, as hot as I can stand it until I turn into a lobster. I have learned that's a nono so if I want to scald my skin I wear a shower cap or at least pull my hair away to keep the hot water off.
So here is my shampoo and conditioner(erm, I don't know why it's $45 for a 2pack, you may need to try a different variety or vendor, should be about $6 each), very affordable and I am very happy with all aspects. Here is the leave in conditioner I use -- it is the only I have tried so no basis for comparison but I like it. I use about a dime size on my palm mixed with 4-5 drops of Argan oil then kind of rub my palms together to spread it out and run it very lightly through my hair (usually with my head upside down so it is easier to access the different parts). The key is to spread it lightly and evenly.
Also, I am a guy who always had short hair prior and didn't care about products etc. Well now I have shoulder length hair (it's fabulous!) and I can see how much trouble it is to have long beautiful locks! I had to relearn how to properly shampoo and condition, well more condition than shampoo. Just make sure you again spread the conditioners evenly (I even squeeze some excess water out with my hands so it is less runny) and let it sit for 2-3 minutes as I wash the rest of me.
All these tips have come from reading Reddit, I should add! So cheers to our community. The next trick I want to try is a satin wrap for my hair when I sleep, it is supposed to be great!
i use desert essence fragrance free shampoo and conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Fragrance-Shampoo-Conditioner/dp/B00W33MQPE/
and alba botanica fragrance free leave-in conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Alba-Botanica-Advanced-Leave-Conditioner/dp/B0011DL6R6/
they work well, but the grass is always greener, so I might also have to check out the new Cantu line and the SheaMoisture beauty hack line, too!
(also, for unscented gel, I use the 'maybe doesn't actually have aloe in it but whatever it seems to work' Fruit of the Earth aloe vera gel: https://www.amazon.com/FRUIT-EARTH-ALOE-VERA-GEL/dp/B001GION5I/)
Hi, fellow curlies! Long time lurker, but I created a separate account to show off my 3a/3b work in progress! I’ve divided this up into sections because it’s definitely of TL;DR length, so skip right to the routine part if that’s what you’re after.
HAIR STATS
Mostly very strong 3a, but there’s a good chunk of something approaching 3b at the crown.
Really thick, I can’t use small hair clips or ties, even with it being shorter. It feels like it’s become a tad less thick, maybe due to age (I’m in my 30s).
Last cut in March (8 months ago), it’s a shorter curly cut that’s growing out but still looks decent.
Highlights and color applied at last cut. The highlights were subtle, the color was close to my natural hair color to help cover the whites coming in.
No flat iron/high heat for the last 4+ years. Most heat I’ve used is a dryer on low with bursts of cold air.
No “bad” products for the last 4+ years. It’s only been curly approved products with no traditional shampoo! Only No Poo with the occasional clarifying shampoo.
Very dry climate. So dry here I have a sinus moisturizing gel I shove up my nose before bed to avoid nosebleeds. I know most curlies hate the humidity but I wish I had a little bit, I think my hair would benefit.
Hair washed once weekly, twice weekly at most. More often during the week if I’m exercising (which I haven’t done much of lately, hah), but coarse/dryer hair + very dry climate = fewer washings. I do a lazy pineapple to pin it up when I do quick body-only showers.
HAIR HISTORY
It’s a story that’s all too familiar here: My hair was NOT cool as a kid— the 90s were not nice to big hair, and I was also one of the only “ethnic” people in super white schools. When in its natural state, it was almost nothing but fuzz and it almost looked like I had an afro. Stylists had no clue what to do with my hair, so the cuts never helped. Of course, I hated it, and I spent my teens and early 20s straightening it, tying it back, or clipping it into this nasty rat’s nest on the top of my head to get it off my face.
I first heard about the curly method in 2009 or 2010. Even though that wasn’t THAT long ago, the spectrum of products we have available now versus then is night and day. With my limited hair understanding, I took the plunge and went natural, but it didn’t look so great. I stuck with it, though, mostly out of laziness because life got really busy and stressful. Straightening my hair literally takes hours, so laziness won. Used to use DevaCurl No Poo and One Condition in the shower before crunching in the DevaCurl Light Defining Gel. Never experimented with other stuff because, again, I was lazy and busy.
Recently, my hair was going limp and was feeling greasy no matter what I did, so I started reading through the links in this subreddit and experimenting with newer products now that my life has slowed down. I bought a few new products based on recommendations here, and what I outline below is after playing around with a few different things for the last couple of months.
NEW "ROUTINE"
“Routine” is in quotations because routine suggests I do this with regularity when this is the first time I’ve done this whole “routine” as outlined below.
I realized I last clarified my hair when my hairdresser cut it several months ago, so I figured it was time to clarify. The pics are from last night, a couple of hours after washing.
GOALS
I’m happy with my hair, but I have some things to work on:
Wow, that was a novella. Thanks for reading, and best of curls to you all!
I use this stuff:
Conditioner 1
gel
conditioner 2
It frizzes out all the time, but such is life in the south. I don't rinse anything out. I don't use a lot of the gel. I'll update again when I go full simba.
I use The Stuff detangling spray. It really helps. Bizarre word of warning though, don't spray it over a wood or tile floor. Any spray that doesn't land on your dog will land on the floor and make it very slippery! I only spray it over carpet or rugs.
I also use Kinky Curly Knot Today as a leave-in conditioner on problem areas like the arm pits. It's a product for humans but it works on dogs as well. I've also rubbed a bit of this into a mat and then combed it out.
> They also told me that my hair should actually be curly.
What was their logic behind this statement? It seems that their statement launched you on a journey to get your hair to form curls at any cost. Were they able to apply products to your hair to style it in the curls that you should have?
Regarding your query, if you're trying to enhance curls, your biggest focus should be on styling products. The function of shampoos and conditioners are to cleanse and add back the moisture lost from cleansing, respectively. I actually use Tresemme shampoo/conditioner religiously because they get the job done, at such a low cost. I'm less loyal to styling products because I've figured out that once I use the conditioner as a leave-in, I get well defined curls regardless of which curling cream I use. Note that my hair is somewhere between a 3b and a 3c pattern.
My hands down favourite for curl definition is Kinky Curly Curling Custard. It has to be used in combination with the Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler. The draw back is the price. I do not recommend their shampoo, it strips way too much from the hair and left mine dry and crunchy. If you're interested in testing out Kinky Curly's Curling Custard, it's important to apply the way its recommended for best results:
Other tips for bringing out curls
- scrunching: check any video on youtube
- upside down shake: this is my go to every single morning before work. I wet my hair, apply my "leave-in" (Tressemme conditioner), apply whatever curl cream I have on hand, use my hands to make sure it's spread evenly and detangle the hair as I go along (I don't own combs, just a Denman brush I use every now and then). Then flip my head over and shake vigorously for about a minute. And I'm out the door. Drying it while upside down in front of the fan gives me better definition. I think that's because it dries faster so there's fewer flyaways (aka frizz).
The hydrating shampoo contains SLS and the conditioner contains parabens. You need something that doesn't contain SLS or silicones. Here is a shampoo you can get from Amazon. I suggest you check your hair's porosity before buying a conditioner. Here is how to test porosity. If you're high porosity, this is a good option, if you're low, I'd go for this. If you need a leave-in conditioner, go for this.
I have a dry itchy scalp and use Yes to Carrots. It really helps with the flaking and as far as I can tell it's curly friendly.
Yeah, of course!
The right picture I used Macadamia Hair Mask and then Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave-In. I put it up in a hair wrap for a while (do HW, clean, etc) then applied Cantu Curl Activator Cream.
The left pictures were about 1 year ago so I'm not exactly sure but I probably I used either Trader Joe's TTO Conditioner or Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shampoo. Leave-In, up in hair wrap, Curl Enhancing Smoothie or KCCC.
This is my favorite method for definition.
:)
You may want to consider this in your discovery process, but I actually have 95% foregone shampoo and mostly co-wash (conditioner-only wash). Basically, I wash out my hair with conditioner instead of shampoo, completely rinse my hair, then apply conditioner again and let it sit for at least 2 minutes before continuing with the rest of my routine. With the right conditioner, it will soften your hair, help it be shinier, and will absolutely avoid alcohols, silicones, sulfates, and parabens, obviously depending on the brand you buy. I recently bought this stuff, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. If you want a smaller bottle, Trader Joe's Tea Tree Conditioner will do the trick, too (nevermind the listed price in the link I gave you. In-store it's like $4 for a bottle).
I only mention this because you said your scalp is dry and flaky, and it may be that your hair is on the drier side, too, as a consequence of the product you're using. It could also be that your scalp needs a little more love and isn't the product at all. These are things you'll find out in the process.
I personally think you should start slow and easy with the hair styling products you're looking into. Try just a blow drier and a barrel/round hair brush to begin with. Here's a beginner video for how to blow dry with a round brush. If you really, really need one, a ceramic straightener would be the next tool you'd want. If you want your hair to never move, then tons of gel is the answer, but it's up to you if you want your hair to be more dynamic and flowy or stay in place more.
/u/Lunakill mentioned some things to seriously consider, because it will change how your hair reacts to certain products.
(For example, my hair is low porosity, meaning it takes longer to get wet and retain product. As a result, my hair needs to be completely sopping wet and I have to apply a megaton of gel before I let it dry.)
To reiterate, I would also agree that you should avoid putting product in your hair since you're just starting out. I absolutely believe that a blow dry with a round brush will do the trick.
There are Tresemme naturals shampoos that are low in sulfates/silicone free that have worked well for me and are still pretty cheap. This and this have been fine for me.
You might want to switch to the Natural version of the TRESemmé conditioner (on Amazon) - the normal version has silicones in it, which coat the hair shaft and can promote that oily feeling after the first day. It's also why the clarifying shampoo + deep conditioner didn't need dry shampoo - I'm betting the conditioner you used was silicone free.
it's this one
Oh oh oh oh try curl keeper! I use it and love it, and I've used it on a lot of my friends with different hair textures, and it's helped them out
L'oreal also makes a sulfate free
frizz control [shampoo] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047EPOZ6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3KK78EWEN36RX&coliid=IKQS10LD8JOUN&psc=1)/[conditioner](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047ENQFQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3KK78EWEN36RX&coliid=IOW3U1QP92SEH&psc=1)
curly [shampoo] (http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCurl-Hydracharge-Shampoo/dp/B00AREI3S0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1422028759&sr=8-4&keywords=l%27oreal+paris+evercurl)/[conditioner] (http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCurl-Hydracharge-Conditioner/dp/B00AZIZJIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422028759&sr=8-1&keywords=l%27oreal+paris+evercurl)
Edit: added links for shampoo/conditioner meant for curly hair
L'Oreal has a cleansing conditioner that I have used and is very nice (no coconut). https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCreme-Sulfate-Free-Conditioner/dp/B005HIH7YM?th=1
Sure!!! I LOVE all things beauty and hair!
Sulfate Free Shampoos & Conditioners:
Dry Shampoo:
Cleansing Conditioners:
Products Mentioned in this thread:
Change out your shampoo it's killing your hair.
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCreme-Sulfate-Free-Nourishing/dp/B005HIH67A/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736280&sr=8-21&keywords=loreal+conditioner
+
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-Sulfate-Free-Nourishing-Conditioner/dp/B00NQ2VPCQ/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736130&sr=8-35&keywords=loreal+conditioner
OR
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverStrong-Thickening-Rosemary/dp/B00AREI3BC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736007&sr=8-1&keywords=loreal+thickening+shampoo
OR
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCreme-Sulfate-Free-Conditioner/dp/B005HIH7YM/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736090&sr=8-34&keywords=loreal+conditioner
+
http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverCreme-Sulfate-Free-Nourishing/dp/B005HIH8LE/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1452736059&sr=8-29&keywords=loreal+conditioner
I'm not sure if you've used As I Am yet, but it's one I prefer to DevaCurl personally.
I use this, As I Am Coconut Co-Wash, this stuff just makes my hair a little bit softer and smells a lot better than using nothing, plus it's all natural and has many different oils in there to make your hair even better looking.
Your hair sounds a bit similar to mine tho a bit finer and more prone to be weighed down with synthetic products; that was very intuitive of you to notice! The major pitfall of common store brands is that theyre filled with sulfates, silcone and parabens. They will cling to your hair shafts and build up over time leaving your hair waxy and heavy.
If youre an ingredient reader look at like the top 5 ingredients; you can usually spot the bad synthetic stuff pretty fast. For sulfates, look for ingredients that end in “-ate”, this typically indicates that its a sulfate. Silicones normally end in “-cone”, “-xane”, and “-col”. And parabens can usually be spotted by ending in “paraben”.
Some general advice would definitely be: 1. Dont crank the shower temp up to max. Hot water only makes skin drier which leads to more compensation in oil production. 2. Dont wash your hair every day. you can shower everyday, by all means I encourage it! But save the shampoo for every other day. Most excessive oil problems are actually because youre stripping your hair dry and your scalp is over compensating.
As far as some product recommendations! I would get a nice Clarifying Shampoo ; These are best used maybe once a week if you have thinner hair, tho I have been known to use mine more frequently if my hair feels truly disgusting which sometimes hair just do that. These are good for stripping away the weeks build up of grime and sweat and dead skin. your hair will feel very squeaky after using this stuff. Always condition and leave it in for at least 5 minutes before rinsing.
A good Dry Shampoo for those days you dont have time to shower is a God Send or simply to spruce up your hair on No-Poo days. Remember to comb your hair after applying it cause this stuff can really cake up on your hair if you start to sweat.
Since my hair is so short its really hard to follow most of the instructions of hair regimens (theres a big to do about focusing on your roots versus hair shaft in most hair regimens) so I tend to use primarily Co-Washes! I dont have tight curls or coils but Ive found they are very effective at cleaning my hair, moisturizing it, but not stripping it so much that I end up back where I started. Theyre basically conditioners with a few of the sudsy bits of shampoos mixed in. Theyre similar to a 2-in-1 but they err on the side of the conditioner rather than the shampoo. They are much better for healthy hair and scalp.
A couple of my favorite cowashes are: NYM (Im very fond of this brand XD); Mop Top (if you dont mind a brand thats not in stores) or As I Am (This is the only CoWash I do not follow up with a light conditioner as coconut oil is very heavy on my hair).
With thinner hair its best to try and avoid products with heavier oils that are slow to absorb like Coconut and Olive oils; I would only suggest these if you are going to do something after your shower that will involve intense heat like curling or straightening irons. Products with lighter oils like Argan and Grapeseed will absorb more quickly and wont leave thin hair feeling greasier but will still moisturize it. Jojoba Oil tends to have properties of both and is a good middle ground.
Even tho I use co-washes, there are still surfactants in them and a light conditioning afterwards works wonders for sealing the deal. My fave conditioners usually have really light oils in them because my hair is prone to getting weighed down: Argan Oil Conditioner (my current go to particularly because it has more of a cedar wood and patchouli scent instead of typically floral scents); Argan Oil and Lavender (this one can leave a rather strong girly floral scent in your hair but its absolutely lovely); Leave In Spray or Leave in Milk (And if your hair is being an absolute pain about being weighed down, never underestimate a nice light leave in spray or milk. A little bit goes a long way for conditioning temperamental hair).
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The best part is that a lot of these tips can also be applied to the skin of your face too. Too oily? Your showers may be too hot or the soap/astringent you are using may be to HARSH and are stripping everything away, good and bad. Try something lighter like a Toner. Moisturizing after washing your face can be important. Some toners also moisturize lightly (like Rose Water Toners) but if youre still feeling a bit dry, light moisturizers made for facial skin can be a nice way to finish up a shower routine!
Also Always remember to wash you pillow cases regularly!
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The most important thing to remember is that changing the chemistry of your hair and skin routine can take a bit of time to settle in so you might not see a change immediately. Id say give it at least 1-2 weeks to really see if things start clearing up and if they dont keep track of the changes and adjust and try different products. its a bit of a pain in the wallet, believe me, I went thru half a dozen or so different products before I narrowed it down to a couple things: coconut oil was too heavy for my hair and jojoba oil was to slow absorbing for my skin but Argan Oil and Rose Water are a true delight; Im allergic to Salicylic Acid and thats a huge ingredient in a lot of products and acne medications; and my skin is Combination so it can vacillate wildly between oily and dry states. I did find a nice set of products tho that get the job done eventually! I hope you can find some faves yourself!
They're both on amazon.co.uk! Organix shampoo here (apparently there's a root boost spray available as well) and Shea Moisture Conditioner here. edit: Organix also has a shea butter shampoo/conditioner if you find you like that brand.
Mine is itchy just like my dry skin all the time, so that's part of how I figured it out. Especially since I've treated my seborrheic dermatitis and the itch remained.
I'll let you know how they work for me (also type 3, edit: fairly mild case, I think) but if you don't want to wait the while for me to get to it and then adjust for my first time switching to sulfate free, they are available on amazonUK and probably elsewhere near you :)
6 months, washed, oiled, waxed, brushed. Mustache styled with 81 T comb, fingers, and Fisticuffs.
Edit: for the lazyyyyy
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
Kent The Handmade Comb
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Retention Shampoo
[Honest Amish Original Beard Wax] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NNA3IY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_P7y2tb1YE73EZHNQ)
Honest Amish Beard Balm
Fisticuffs Mustache Wax
What sulfate free shampoo did you use? Seriously, I went through everything that you are describing. I gave up being no-poo and settled for being low-poo. I use Shea Moisture products, I think they're awesome. My curls have really come back to life and my dandruff/itchiness has really settled down. I wouldn't say it's completely gone, but it is definitely way better. Shea Moisture has a line specifically for dandruffy/itchy scalp but I only use the shampoo and the purifying hair masque. For conditioner, I use the restorative condtioner and just make sure to keep it off of my scalp. It can be kind of pricey, so at the very least I would suggest trying the masque, it feels so good when you rub it into your scalp and it rinses out fine with just water.
Oh good god... Okay, well you asked for it...
I work third shift, so my routine is a little backwards because of that.
I usually shower in the morning before bed (about 8am). In the shower: First thing I do is shampoo my hair, if I shampoo that day (I usually shampoo 3x a week) and I use SheaMoisture shampoo. After that I condition with SheaMoisture conditioner and leave it in, I put my hair in a clip and continue showering. I wash the front half of my body and whatnot, then I wash my face with Cerave. Then I take the clip out of my hair, rinse the conditioner, and then I use one of those loofas on a stick to wash my back. I actually just started that this week, I noticed that washing my back after rinsing conditioner helped with bacne a lot but there was one spot in the center of my back that I couldn't reach that still had acne.
Then I turn off the water, and standing in the shower I flip my hair over and finger comb it with SheaMoisture leave in conditioner. Then while my head is still flipped, I squirt one handful of Garnier Fructis gel into my hand and scrunch it all around my hair. Then I get one more squirt and go through my hair and twist out individual strands. Then I wrap my hair in a Microfiber towel wrap and I sleep all day with that on. I'm waffling between sleeping with that and sleeping with a tshirt on my head, I can't decide which one is better yet.
Once I step out of the shower, I wipe my face with Stridex in the red box and let that dry for 20 minutes. After that, if I have any active whiteheads, I pop them and stick hydrocolloid bandages on them. Then I rub a mixture of Jojoba and Tea tree oil on my face, I use it in 1 tea tree/9 jojoba oil parts. Then I put vaseline on my hands and lips and go to bed. Sometimes if my hands and cuticles are really bad I slather my hands and sleep with gloves on.
When I wake up (around 5pm) I wash my face with Cerave again, and moisturize with Cerave and I use Trader Joe's sunscreen. Then I flip my hair upside down and sit on the toilet and dry my hair with a hair dryer and diffuser attachment, and then flip back over and kinda organize my part and stuff like that. Then, FINALLY, I am ready for the day.
SO YEAH. Most people regret asking.
So I just figured this out a couple of days ago when I took those last two pictures.
I wash my hair with regular shampoo, then I apply this conditioner
I don't towel dry or anything, just shake out the excess water, then I apply this stuff as a [leave-on conditioner] (https://smile.amazon.com/Mystic-Divine-Nourishing-Leave-Conditioner/dp/B00IYLY67U/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1496382092&sr=1-2&keywords=mystic+divine)
Lastly, and this is the important step, I put it in a loose bun like this What I've come to suspect is that the reason we get the flatness are the roots is because we have the roots are drying too fast, or because the weight of your hair/ is flattening the roots. When you put it in a bun and sleep, it gives it a chance to semi-dry slowly while encouraging the curly to form at your roots. (But thats just huge bro-science that I have no evidence for)
I make sure its a a loose comfortable bun, and I wake up with slightly moist, but shapely hair.
Don't shampoo everyday. I also have thick, wavy hair and I only shampoo once a week. The other days, I either wash my hair with water only, or just conditioner. And don't dry your hair by rubbing a towel on it--instead, pat your hair with a towel, and then let it air dry.
Always style with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb (preferably your fingers). Wavy/curly hair gets frizzy from normal combs and brushes.
Try a leave-in conditioner. I like this one by Shea Moisture. I put it in at night, then shower in the morning and wash my hair with just water.
I also recommend Bumble and Bumble's products, specifically their Tonic spray and Grooming Creme. You could also try their Surf spray and Grooming Creme. If you want more hold, I recommend Sumotech after the Grooming Creme. Another great product is Layrite's Natural Matte creme.
I'd recommend checking out /r/curlyhair as well.
I'm not sure how much you know between you and your gf so I'm gonna give you a lot of info here just in case.
I highly recommend this detangling brush. My sister has 4C hair similar to this and with the right conditioner, it detangles her curls in a flash without too much pulling. Also, start from the ends, work your way up, and work in sections.
What products are you using to detangle? I would suggest getting a good regular conditioner as well as a leave-in so the curls and knots come apart with less effort. Aussie Moist is my fave in-shower conditioner and Shea Moisture Black Castor and Shea Butter is my fav leave in cause it detangles my hair in a instant and leave it soft and moisturized all week. It's not for everyone though so definitely do some shopping around.
Also, try wetting and detangling the hair a bit before washing because (in my experience) the movement and shrinkage of the hair during the makes the tangles a bit worse.
Technique is also important with curly hair. When you wash, try using slightly diluted shampoo in a squeezy bottle so you can apply it directly to the scalp and to the hair. Of course you want to shampoo the hair as well but it's better to work the shampoo from the root to the tip to avoid tangles.
You'll want to massage the scalp with your fingertips through the hair. Do not do this or yall will have a bad time lol. This creates so many tangles and damages the hair. I would recommend checking out a few poc curly hair wash day youtube videos for good technique.
Also, pat her hair dry. Please for the love of all that is good do not rub her hair on the towel.
I would recommend styling her hair while its damp with a leave in conditioner if thats easier for yall. There's nothing wrong with styling the hair while wet, in fact, a lot of curly girls prefer this because managing the hair when its dry has the potential to cause frizz or breakage. Also, I noticed you mentioned you oil her scalp. Try using the oil after the leave in so it seals in the moisture.
I'm not sure if you guys are already doing this but definitely give night scarves and bonnets a try. They'll be a huge help in the long run because they help combat frizz, tangles, lint, and breakage that occurs from sleeping on cotton.
I wash my hair after OTF all the time. I also have bleached hair so its fairly damaged. So I always use leave in conditioner
This one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MXD6GBY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A25FM7YXF1FRPZ
The Ordinary is great. I also highly recommend an Asian style hydrating toner; put it on after any actives and before your moisturiser. Has really helped my dry dry skin retain moisture better.
They're often cheap as chips for a huge bottle off Amazon if you don't mind waiting a week or so; I have had great results from Cezanne skin conditioner: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00RWMHTU8/
Btw, since the pump dispenser is messy, I usually fill a couple of little travel size spray bottles. Much easier to use if you spritz your face a couple of times; it's also so cheap I use it after a shower as a body moisturiser.
What are your symptoms? Inflammation clearly, what else? Ask him if there are any gentle topical steroids that you can take now, even though you had the shot given to you.
Ask about the one that I use and keep talking about on here--- fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% scalp oil. It's very gentle, they even use it on babies with cradlecap, so you might be able to use it even though you had the steroid shot--- check with the derma.
My current regiment that my derma put me on is alternating between Keto 2% and this shampoo
https://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Clear-Shampoo-Sensitive-fragrance/dp/B0006FMK98/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518784843&sr=8-2&keywords=vanicream%2Bshampoo&th=1
and then I put Dermasmooth (the fluocinolone oil) on every other night and I use a vitamin D3 topical foam on the other nights.
This has kept me completely clear and my doctor said this is a good long-term routine for maintenance.
Not AB, but for hair care, have you tried Vanicream's Free & Clear shampoo and conditioner? I ask because I have bad seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp and have tried dozens of shampoos/conditioners to get it under control and they've all been irritating.... but I've been using the Free & Clear stuff for a few days now and my scalp no longer hurts or itches. (It's still flaky as hell, though.)
Shampoo ingredients:
Purified water, lauryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, acrylates copolymer, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, glycerin, sucrose cocoate, panthenol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, sodium cocoyl glutamate, disodium EDTA, caprylyl glycol, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride.
Conditioner ingredients:
Purified water, cetearyl alcohol, hydrogenated polydecene, propanediol, distearoylethyl dimonium chloride, glycerin, ceteareth-20, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, arginine, caprylyl glycol
Has anyone tried [Imyu naturie Skin Conditioner] (http://www.amazon.com/Imyu-naturie-Skin-Conditioner-500ml/dp/B000FQP2YS/ref=pd_sim_194_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=31d2maV7I8L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=15WJM45WXVS0CP251XYC)? (non-affiliate link) It popped up on my Amazon suggestions but I haven't seen too many reviews for it. It seems like the main "active" ingredient is Coix Seed/Job's Tears, and I thought it could maybe be a cheaper alternative to Kikumasamune Lotion for a body moisturizer/mist on those summer days when you can't bear to put on a thick goopy lotion. It's got alcohol, so I probably wouldn't put it on my face because I'm pretty sensitive.
FYI there was a [recall] (https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/42tafu/psa_imju_naturie_skin_conditioner_recall/) for this product a few months back, but I'd still be curious to hear opinions on the product's performance (from a good batch) regardless. Thanks! c:
I recently bought [Hatomugi's Skin Conditioner] (https://www.amazon.ca/Naturie-Condtioner-Adlay-Lotion-500ml/dp/B000FQP2YS). However, the label says
>this product contains chemicals known by to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Should I be worried?
Looking for some advice on when to use The Ordinary's Niacinamide + Zinc given my current routine. My skin is very oily and fairly acne-prone. At this point, I have less acne than I used to but still have a lot of PIH, which is why I'm planning to add the Niacinamide.
Current routine (strongly influenced by /r/AsianBeauty):
AM:
PM:
I know TO's website recommends using the Niacinamide twice a day but I'm not sure if it will interact poorly with the BP or the Glycolic Acid. When should I use it?
Edit: forgot to write my sunscreen
I would like to ask what is this product meant for? It's called a skin conditioner, but I'm not entirely sure what this refer to. The ingredients listed are: water, butylene glycol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, coix lacryma-jobi seed extract, styrene/acrylates copolymer, dipropylene glycol, alcohol, citric acid, sodium citrate, methylparaben, propylparaben
Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
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A tiny bit of leave-in conditioner can work wonders.
I use this for my crazy hair: https://www.amazon.com/Its-10-Miracle-Product-4-Ounces/dp/B000TKH6G2
I have fine, thin hair, though, but it also is somewhat naturally curly, and additionally is prone to split ends and intense frizziness. But they really recommend it at Beauty Brands when I've gone there, and it also does some protecting things to hair. Having thin hair means I use barely a squirt of it, so with as much hair as you have, you'll probably need to use more than me. They have sample sizes and stuff at some salons. The one I have was gifted to me by a friend who doesn't use it but got it for free.
Thank you for the contest!
I use this with a big comb after I get out of the shower. It helps a lot. And I comb from the tip to the root. I have long hair... I don't know, this 'It's a 10' line is really awesome. I'd really recommend this product.
This is the shampoo I use:
http://www.sallybeauty.com/color-protecting-shampoo/HAIRTRIT02,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH
And to keep it looking healthy (ie, not fried) I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Its-10-Miracle-Product-4-Ounces/dp/B000TKH6G2
Sounds similar to mine, here's what I've figured out as I've been growing mine out for around a year now. I have recently started to use a leave in conditioner and that's been helpful making it more managable. I also use argan oil like the above poster said, and will also use an anti-frizz serum on days I think I'll really need it (like humid ones or days I might be more active). I'd also look into getting a boar bristle brush if you really want to grow it out, that has really helped me out.
I am a 3b (I think) and am having frizzing issues.
I use Regenepure, primarily for the active ingredient, for shampoo and a conditioner reccomended in the FAQ: Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler
I use Beyond-Zone-Noodle-Head-Moisture and apply when wet straight out of the shower. It hardens, which I dislike, and after about 4 hours dries to give my hair the best appearance from all products I've tried (not many)
However, my hair has become drier, I know not whether this is due to the weather or what but my hair has become frizzier and harder to have those good hair days. I'm looking to try a new leave in conditioner/curling moisturizer. My hair isn't as thick as it appears, it just holds a lot of volume, especially when dry. I'm looking for something that is great for retaining moisture.
Any ideas?
I'll look that up. That's new to me
Edit: Found it, if anyone else is curious?
I've watched so many YouTube videos and have followed the guides on here and product recommendations, they are so helpful!
So I have low porosity/thin/fine hair and I've been trying to take care of my hair more (I bleached my virgin hair last year and I regret it; I also cut my own hair recently using the double ponytail method and it has given me a boost in volume!). I have a new routine down that's been giving me amazing results but I still need to figure out how to keep this style to last for days...
Once a week my routine is this (ALERT - not a true CG method):
Pre-poo: I heat up a small amount of a homemade mix of coconut, jojoba, and caster oils. I rub that into my scalp and the lengths of my hair. I put it in a heat cap and leave it for 10 mins.
Shampoo: I shampoo TWICE using a sulfate free/clarifying shampoo (Giovanni). I do this and use this specific kind of product because my hair is low porosity so it gets weighed down easily from a lot of product build up. Cowashing is the enemy for low porosity. I suffer from oily/itchy scalp and dry hair so this really helps it to tone down.
**ACV RINSE**
Conditioner: My hair detangles like A LOT and I lose A LOT of hair. By the end of the week, my hair is rat's nest. I used to use my fingers and/or a wide toothed comb to detangle, but recently I just bought the Wet Brush Pro Quick Dry and it helped decrease my detangling time by 30% plus I shed a lot less. I just use a conditioner with lots of slip. I'm still trying to find one that is CG-approved and has lots of slip for my type of hair, but Giovanni does the trick right now. SQUISH TO CONDISH!
I rinse some of the conditioner out and put a deep conditioning masque on along with the heat cap again for 10ish minutes. I've been using a random one I found, but I'm going to be trying a SheaMoisture one soon.
I make sure to rinse all of the conditioners out AND rub my scalp to make sure it doesn't stay and cause buildup under hot water.
I then run Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-in Conditioner through my hair, followed by LA Looks gel (just tried this out!). I style my hair using the denman brush (brush outwards from the scalp, scrunch, then push back. I put a little bit more of gel on my hands and scrunch the end a bit more.
I put my hair in a silk cap, air dry for 10-15 minutes, diffuse until 80% dry, SOTC, and fluff.
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Items:
Heat cap: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07174WPZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Detangling brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BE8XJOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Denman brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUBC8A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Shampoo/conditioner (Giovanni): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HDNB9SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Deep Conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I32AN4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Leave-in conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Kinky-Curly-Today-Leave-Conditioner-Detangler/dp/B00128WK4I/ref=sr_1_2?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&crid=HLNTF6DKTGEZ&fpw=alm&keywords=kinky+curly+knot+today&qid=1574052033&sprefix=kinky+curly%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-2
Gel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007RRNE2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hahahaha we can do this, together <3
But seriously so here is my process:
I hope that helps! It's also possible your hair doesn't hold as well (cough or you have higher standards for acceptable hair than me...totally possible cough), but I think with those products you will hopefully get a little more mileage out of it!
Cowash: Yes to Carrots Nourishing Conditioner
Conditioner: Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner (Also my leave-in if needed)
Deep Conditioner: Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Mask (Once a week)
Shampoo: Creme of Nature Argan Oil Moisture & Shine Shampoo (Once a week)
I don't really style my hair because I'm scared of picking the wrong styler. :/
creme does not hold up as well as gel does, but i think it looks nicer, on my hair at least.
Maybe you could find a picture of what you want your hair to look like to give me an idea? Like what is your goal, what would you want your hair to look like.
It sounds like you might want more...volume? Your hair seems more on the fine side and like a 3B/3C. I follow the curly girl method, you can learn more about that on the sidebar. I use Yes to Carrots Conditioner, but I'll be stopping that when the new formula makes it to the local grocery stores (they just started adding silicones, but old formula, which is still available near me, doesn't have that in it). And I use Curls Goddess Curls for gel. For creme, I use whatever I find on sale that fits curly girl friendly.
Gel is great for humidity, it also is lighter and helps curls curl better. Cream is heavier, better for dryer conditions because it adds moisture, but it's heavier and will loosen curls.
And you have to find the right balance of conditioner so your hair isn't too weighed down, but also isn't frizzy. For your hair, I'd think a poker chip size amount of conditioner would do and then half of that for the styling product.
I had a feeling because its always been this way. I am sure my genetics may have a factor too (I'm part Scandinavian-mostly Swedish and part European Jewish), and I know Scandinavians tend to have high up foreheads.
Anyway alright! Do you think baby shampoo is good enough? I've never switched to an adult shampoo since I was younger because I hate the burn I get from other shampoos. Also I use this as a conditioner once a week: https://www.amazon.com/Carrots-Nourishing-Conditioner-16-9-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001EWET96
Do you think these are two ok products I should use?
i use a sheamoisture shampoo as well. i like the yes to carrots conditioner. i find it extremely lightweight. my hair also gets easily weighed down.
Me too, that will make it easier for me to help :)
I like VO5 Moisture Milks as a co-wash. It's CG-friendly, inexpensive, and runny/thin, so it spreads easily and rinses out easily. No residue at all. If you find yourself running into the greasy-scalp issue, alternate between co-washing and non-sulfate shampoo for 3-4 weeks. The sulfate-free shampoo will still lather and down out the grease while your scalp is adjusting. Shea Moisture tends to be the favorite, I like their 10-in-1 Superfruit.
Conditioners are totally hit-or-miss depending on the person and hair type. I'm fine, thin, and low-porosity, so what works for me may not work for you. I have yet to find a rinse-out conditioner in a store that I like, so I buy mine online - Darcy Botanicals Vanilla Delight is my favorite, but I think the company may be going out of business :( , so my regular is Yes To Carrots Nourishing Conditioner.
I'm not 100% CG, and I use a leave-in that has a non-water-soluble silicone. It gives me the best shine and moisture and clumping, no matter what extra gels (etc) I use. Its available online or in drugstores, Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream.
As for styling products beyond that - what's your goal? Do you want curl clumping, volume, loose curls, tight-and-smooth, etc?
The same friend I got the other advice from has recommended this conditioner and the shampoo that comes with it.
I haven't tried it personally yet, but her hair always looks great, so I'm assuming it works well.
A bit late to the party, but do you have a Trader Joe's nearby? If so, I highly recommend their Tea Tree Tingle conditioner (it's not that expensive in-store). It's really lightweight and highly moisturizing for my curly hair.
Edit: also, if that is too light, I also use the TJ Nourish Spa conditioner. This is thicker, and I use it to clump my curls, but it is very very moisturizing. I've been using these conditioners for about three years, and my hair is never heavy.
Love this idea! Maybe once we grow a bit more we can do more specific threads, too. This sub has been a wealth of information already, I love it.
Hair
Description: I have long curly hair. My goal is to keep it voluminous on top, and not-frizzy with defined loose corkscrews on the bottom. Similar Similar I do the "no-poo"/Curly Girl Method method which eliminates sulfates and silicones.
Tresemme Naturals Moisturizing Conditioner: I used to be a firm believer in using expensive hair care products exclusively. I used Redken for many years, then wandered into DevaCurl territory when I started No-Poo. Nothing was able to detangle, soften, and moisturize my hair just right, until THIS!
Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner I use this as a leave-in conditioner. Gels and mousse have worked similarly, but my husband hates the crunchy feel. This holds my curls, yet keeps them soft and touchable.
Skin
Description: I'm 25, used to tan, but after noticing a sun spot, I stopped! Since then, I've been focused on anti-aging and taking good care of my skin.
Biore Sunscreen SPF 50 this is the product that changed my life and stopped my skin from aging. Not greasy, no whitecast, sits well under makeup. I can't recommend Asian sunscreen enough, and this one is my favorite!
Perfume
Elizabeth and James Nirvana White "peony, chic muguet, and tender musk for a feminine scent with dark sophistication" so lovely. The first perfume my husband stopped to specifically comment on! Honorable mention to Nirvana Bourbon as well. In fact, has anyone here tried the Nirvana Rose? I'm interested but unfortunately don't have a way to smell it for free where I live!
They still have it on Amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/TRESemme-Conditioner-Naturals-Nourishing-Moisture/dp/B003RSY1NE?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=tresemme%20naturals&amp;qid=1458835450&amp;ref_=sr_1_1_a_it&amp;sr=8-1
The shampoo depends mostly on your scalp. If it’s normal and healthy, you can get away with using any shampoo. If you have a scalp issue like dryness, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis…etc you’ll need to use a shampoo designed to tackle that particular issue.
[I have an extremely dry scalp (gross, I know) and I really like these two shampoos: 1 2 ]
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My hair also hates protein (and coconut oil); here’s a list of products I found that don’t contain protein:
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conditioners
Shea Moisture's Low porosity line
Avoado oil and Shea butter conditioner*
TRESemme Conditioner, Naturals Nourishing Moisture
The Body Shop's Banana Truly Nourishing Conditioner
The Body Shop's Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Conditioner
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masks
Shea butter mask*
Argan Oil and Almond Milk
raw shea & cupuaçu
Omega 3, 6, 9
The Body Sop's Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Hair Mask
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leave ins
Knot Today*
Weightless Moisture
Shea Soft & Smooth Creamy Hair Butter (this may be too heavy for your hair)
The leave in from shea moisture's low porosity line up above
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* these are the only products I've tried from the whole list: not a huge fan of the conditioner bc it makes my hair a lil stringy; I REALLY like the mask; the leave-in is too heavy for my hair so I only use a small amount
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Hope this helps 😆
If you have any questions let me know xx
Start with No brushing. No shampoo. Avoid heat styling.
Use fingers or wide tooth comb when co-washing. My hair is pretty different from yours, but I just started using Tresseme naturals and it is really affordable, super moisturizing and has great slip (easy to detangle). It also is a great leave-in. Not as shiny as I would like, but doesn't look dirty and doesn't weigh down the curl, yet really tackles the frizz. I also used the As I Am coconut co-wash and liked it, but it isn't as moisturizing and it is no good as a leave-in. My hair is thick, coarse and goes to my mid/upper back and I use several pumps (5-6) when it is really wet as leave-in. I plop when wet because it is long, but might be good for you to plop/wrap in a microfiber towel to minimize movement while drying so it keeps the curls together?
Good luck!! Hope you find a combination that works!
Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper is a very light product & leaves no residue. The consistency is only slightly thicker than water.
I'm a wavy-curly just like you, and I can not say enough amazing things about "Curly Hair Solution's Curl Keeper." I am OBSESSED with this. It is amazing how smooth and frizz-free my hair keeps with this product.
I use this product with a little AG:Recoil. I put on the Curl Keeper first, then the Recoil. I know people who use the Curl Keeper by itself with just as amazing results.
I purchase the Curl Keeper from Amazon. It's a bit spendy, but they sell small bottles so you can try it without committing!
I live in NJ so it's hot but not like the southern states hot.
I find that DC alone doesn't hold my curl that well alone. My curl is a 2A-2C (although some people said it's a solid 2B-3A).
I just got this to try https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003USIHZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I'm waiting for it to come in.
I'm just getting so annoyed with my hair. I love it when it curls nicely. But a lot of the days it turns into a quazy birds nest where some are loose curls and some are just straight. I just end up throwing it in a pony tail and it looks unkept and unprofessional.
Thanks! This one?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003USIHZY/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1
Do you know of any stores that carry it (I prefer buying in person)?
Thanks will try! Are you familiar with any recommended brands that have this type of conditioner? Meanwhile, I've found this on amazon, and will try it out https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverSleek-Smoothing-Conditioner/dp/B0047ENQFQ/ref=sr_1_30_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523203120&amp;sr=8-30&amp;keywords=smoothing+conditioner
What am I doing wrong? 😞
My hair is just a giant greasy mess. I co-wash with the tresemme expert coconut conditioner and did my last cleansing shampoo a few days ago. At first I thought it was the gel making my hair greasy so I switched to the HE toussle me softly mousse. I just took my hair out of my shirt after the first use and its disgusting! Even worse than the gel! Am I using the wrong products? I threw it upside down and tried scrunching it and playing with it but its still so greasy. I'm embarrassed to go to work today. If I leave my hair as is its stringy and gross, if I brush it the grease is gone but I lose my waves and my hair puffs out like a frizzball. I don't understand!! My hair dresser was able to make some amazing waves that lasted almost three days with the Deva Curl line but I can't afford that!! I don't think I'm meant to have nice hair. I already chopped it all off and now I can't even roll it in my sockbun which has been the only style to ever work for me. I regret this so much! 😭
edit: I couldn't stand it. I had to brush it out. It didn't even get rid of all the grease. I'm at a loss. I'm also reading the plooping might be the culprit, and I did have my hair up all night. So many variables...
comment content: L'Oreal Paris EverSleek Sulfate Free Smoothing System Intense Smoothing Conditioner, 8.5 fl. Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0047ENQFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_cRhztU5TDtoxe
subreddit: NoPoo
submission title: 6 Months Free, Conditioner Only.
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Are there any other chemicals in conditioner I should avoid? I'm about to wash it now, but I feel kind of sad about using chemicals on my hair after 3 weeks without them. The ones I know of are sulfates, silicones, and parabens.
This is the only one I have handy: http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Paris-EverSleek-Smoothing-Conditioner/dp/B0047ENQFQ
And yeah, I know I have sebum because I'm still pulling it out of my hair, but it's not as bad as it was before.
I rather like L'Oreal Eversleek. I get severely frizzy hair and this is the only I've found that can tame it. Plus it makes my natural curls actually curl!
I've gotten it at Target before; it's in a gold bottle.
I just looked, though, and I think it's cheaper on Amazon.
After trying out at least 10 different shampoos/conditioners/co-washes this year, I've finally landed on this: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Coconut-Cowash-Cleansing-Conditioner/dp/B00641UCY8/
My girlfriend starting buying sulfate-free shampoos and "natural" conditioners so that she could avoid using harsh shampoos to get them out later. I started using her stuff when mine ran out (I've had the beard itch/druff problem for a while) and surprisingly my beard itch and beardruff problems when away. I'm pretty sure the shampoo's were the cause of the beardruff (they were too effective and removed the oils from the skin as well as the hair) which led to the itching as well.
I always thought the "all-natural" marketing stuff was bs but it makes sense in a way. I would definitely recommend avoiding the shampoo though, especially if you are prone to dry skin.
https://www.amazon.com/Am-Coconut-Cowash-Cleansing-Conditioner/dp/B00641UCY8
https://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-Strengthen-Restore-Conditioner/dp/B00MXD6GBY/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1537597381&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=shea%2Bmoisture%2Bconditioner&amp;th=1
^ These are the two that we use now. The cowash is a shampoo replacement, but you have to avoid traditional conditioners if you start using it because it's not strong enough to remove them and it will start to build up in your hair, which is why we use the second product as a conditioner since it doesn't contain any heavy duty surfactants.
Aww cool!
I recommend getting this from sally's: http://www.amazon.com/Am-Coconut-Cowash-Cleansing-Conditioner/dp/B00641UCY8
I'm loving it! And it's leaving my bleached hair feeling silky smooth. I was real nervous about bleaching too
My husband uses a co-wash on his. It is a product traditionally meant for curly hair but he started using it on his beard and loves it! Here is a link to what we use. The smell is very neutral too not fruity or flowery just clean smelling.
I have long straight hair that I wash once or twice a week. I use lulu hair powder in between washes: http://www.amazon.com/Lulu-Organics-Hair-Powder-ClarySage/dp/B001Q6JPOE
When I wash, I don't shampoo and conditioner, I use this instead: http://www.amazon.com/As-Am-Coconut-Cleansing-Conditioner/dp/B00641UCY8
It's wicked cheap, lasts forever, cleans my hair better than shampoo ever did (even after swimming), and after a week or two of not using shampoo, my hair stopped getting greasy btwn washes. I'm a total convert.
If I use product, or my hair gets extra dirty, I'll use a solid shampoo from Lush, and the As I Am as conditioner.
Edit: I should also say, I am the queen of lazy hair. Very thankful jcrew is still rockin' the messy hair look. I can barely manage to brush it most days. Hair powder, a bit of moisturizing oil on the ends, rake through with my fingers, and ponytail. Hair clean enough and done in 5 minutes.
Here is the mobile version of your link
I use [This] (http://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-Butter-Restorative-Conditioner/dp/B0097OXE4O) in lieu of hairspray and an Aussie product I can't remember the name of atm
Had a similar issue man. In all honesty, it sucks big time. I feel ya! What I found that changed drastically was to steer away from H&S, and other dandruff shampoos all together. They all never seemed to work for me, plus they made my hair drier than a powder house.
Once that was settled with I did a lot of research, and a lot of testing of different products to see what my hair took liking to. I found that using shampoo considerably less helped keep flakes away (About once a week), and I use a natural conditioner every day and it slowly made my scalp healthier and my hair all around more lively!
Here's what I use (I buy mines from target and it should ring you up around $10, plus they have a lot of different varieties that I still want to try myself)
Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
Best of luck to you man!
At the moment I am only co-washing (washing with a conditioner only, no shampoo) with Shea Moisture Curl and Shine Conditioner. I apply it, wait for 3-5 minutes, wash it out with cold water (I've heard this way the pores close again and the moisture stays in the hair better) and let it air dry, no hairdryer.
I'd really like to try out some DevaCurl products, especially the Curl Defining Cream, but it's really expensive where I live. I might try that out in near future though.
http://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-Conditioner-Coconut-Hibiscus/dp/B00EUMC62O
Use this to wash your hair and condition your hair. Your hair has the same texture of my 'underneath' hair (it's straight on top). This shit is the only thing that keeps it at bay.
Hi all. Here are some picture of my hair yesterday (yellow top) after washing the night before with aful shampoo that dried it way out, and having it in a bun for work. White top is today after misting this morning with "hair milk" and scrunching a bit. I'm trying to start a routine that will let me shower at night, (I currently only wash/wet my hair once every 5-7 days depending) and then "refresh" in the morning without waking up my 2yo. I'm not above buying an AC adapter for my car if I have to.
Last night I went out and bought:
This hair dryer w/ diffuser
https://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Infrared.../dp/B00GZG4KSG
This shampoo
https://www.carolsdaughter.com/black.../820645226067.html
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this other shampoo that might be too heavy for me, we'll see
https://asiamnaturally.com/products/coconut-cowash...
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This conditioner that I may or may not need:
https://www.amazon.com/SheaMoisture-Coconut.../dp/B00EUMC62O
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This deep conditioner
https://www.sheamoisture.com/raw-shea.../764302280248.html
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This "hair milk refersher spray"
https://www.carolsdaughter.com/hair.../820645226128.html
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This mousse because my store literally had like 0 styling products for some reason.
https://nymbrands.com/product/curl-talk-mousse/
my hair today after a misting of "hair milk" and scrunching before work bun
My hair yesterday after washing with AWFUL shampoo the night before and drying it way out
Never seen anyone mention it here, but I recently started using Maple Holistics Argan Oil Shampoo and Silk 18 Conditioner. Not cheap, but they really are incredible products, I went from some suave shampoo and conditioner and the difference is amazing. Both products use argan oil, jajoba oil, and other natural oils and ingredients that result in my beard being softer than it's ever been.
Bonus, both products are excellent in hair as well, so you get to benefit too.
No problem!
I would shampoo then condition each time you wash your hair. See if that holds your hair freshness a bit better.
The item you linked looks like an oil, something you would put in your hair when it is drying if you have dry hair. This looks more like what I would consider a traditional "conditioner".
I would make sure to use very little of whatever product you get (pea sized use) for best results.
Happy to help!
I definitely wasnt massaging my scalp enough. And I was using this half the time and some generic store bought one the other half https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L1KFQKC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502592066&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=silk+conditioner
I usually bathe in the bathtub as my skin is very sensitive and gets dry/itchy in the shower (even with lukewarm water)
I soak my hair in the water and pull out any stray hairs that have fallen out and are tangled.
I then use DevaCurl Buildup Buster if my hair is feeling clumpy, otherwise I just use water or Devacurl No-poo Shampoo
Next, I use the faucet to rinse the shampoo out, use a microfiber towel to dry my hair a bit, and then use Agadir Argan Oil Conditioner I let it soak for about 3 minutes while using a wide-tooth comb to comb through my hair and then use the faucet to rinse it out.
I will use Shea Moisture Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner about once every 3 weeks and leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it out.
After my hair is drying from using another microfiber towel, I put some DevaCurl Light Defining Gel in my palm and scrunch it in my hair.
I have no idea why my hair is so bad, I'm wondering if maybe hard water could be a culprit. The only reason I still keep my hair is because I hate having short hair..But at this point seeing it makes me want to chop it all off.
Here is another picture of my hair: https://imgur.com/a/8TO7BCK
This is their leave in that I use and works well for my hair and I'm mixed. For figuring out better hair care practices I'd suggest you first pay attention to how much oil your scalp produces. A mixed friend of mine with almost identical curl pattern and texture had a lot more oil production on her scalp than me which led to very different hair care needs since her scalp would get lots of oil build up after 2 days without washing and I barely have any after week.
I use a shea moisture brand shampoo currently but have had success with other brands even not afro hair focused brands so long as the shampoo isn't too moisture stripping and most sulfate free products will work for that.
For me the best hair routine is shampoo then put in conditioner comb through and detangle hair with a wide toothed comb I leave the conditioner in for a while before rinsing it out then pat dry my hair just dry enough that it isn't dripping wet. Then I add the leave in conditioner by scrunching my hair rubbing it in to sections of hair and a bit on my scalp if the air is dry.
If you have questions or want any more advice feel free to ask, it took me a while to figure out how to best take care of my hair since it's neither white nor black but a unique combination of both hair types.
Hairstyle: Cut the sides and get a taper fade from the barber
Products: apply shea moisture leave in conditioner after you wash your hair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shea-Moisture-Jamaican-Strengthen-Conditioner/dp/B00MXD6GBY/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=shea+moisture+conditioner&amp;qid=1558201417&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-6
Hairstyle alone: https://youtu.be/NRNyf8RClNs
Also wear a durag when you go to sleep
I know, the number of Shea Moisture products is overwhelming. I did a bunch of research before I bought their products. I'd say that the internet's favorite styling products are these:
Newbie here! I need some advice on repairing Damaged hair.
My hair type is naturally a 3A, but I've damaged it due to bad dye jobs and not properly taking car of it, so now parts of it look like 2A, others like 2C. Just overall horrible damage, but it looks okay if I use a diffuser and blow dry it.
I found this sub a couple days ago and got the following products after watching a lot of tutorials here and reading the product list to begin my curl repair/curl maintenance journey:
A Satin Pillowcase
Evo Liquid Rollers Curl Balm
Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Hold & Shine Mist
Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner Set W/silk Protein and Neem Oil
*SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Reparative Leave-In Conditioner
I also have this heat protectant spray I use when diffusing my hair by CHI.
I wash my hair with sulfate-free shampoo about once or twice a week, but I condition my hair every morning so that it's wet and I can style it. I currently do a lazy-girl version of what I've seen people describe here: I flip my hair over my head, put product in my wet hair, use a cotton t-shirt to scrunch/dry a little bit, then I diffuse.
So, my question is, do you guys have any other suggestions for repairing hair? Anything I could add/change about this routine?
Thank you!!!
There is this
I find as the seasons change (it's getting warmer around where I am) my skin kinda freaks out and becomes very sensitive, especially the skin around my eyes.
Another commenter mentioned the Kikumasamune, but there's another one that's popular too called Cezanne. There are a lot of reviews on here about both. Hada Labo also makes a moisturizing toner. I think the key point it to layer moisture. So toner, essence, moisturizer.
Also, if you're not using a sunscreen you should get that as well (I can't remember off hand if the AM lotion you're using has SPF).
Also, one guide I like to link a lot is a beginner's guide by Snow White and the Asian Pear. She has a great graphic and examples of each type of product, just to give you a good overview and then you can go from there. I would say it's best to find a blogger that has similar skin concerns to you, because they're going to be your best bet on getting recommendations as they have been there, done that.
Edit: oops!! lol I didn't realize the comment had the same products listed, sorry!
I ordered it here on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWMHTU8/?ref=idea_lv_dp_vv_mw
This has it for 20$ but still expensive. I'm saving the link to when I could afford it and it was 17 then.
I know it's not the active ingredient you asked for, but Vanicream makes a good zinc pyrithione shampoo that might be worth trying?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD8YQKL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iGoxCbNFV0EE3
This is my Eternal Struggle. My hair is wavy and bleached and I live in a hard water area too, so I still struggle with dandruff pretty frequently, but it's much more under control than it used to be.
Shampoo - I'm currently alternating between Free & Clear's dandruff shampoo (sulfate free, but it still feels kind of harsh) and the new As I Am dandruff shampoo (which is hands down the gentlest one I've tried, but with less pyrithone zinc). Sciencey Hair Blog has a massive list of medicated shampoos with notes on whether they contain harsh or drying ingredients, although some of the links are out of date.
For hard water, look for a chelating shampoo and do a deep clean once every week or two. Chelating shampoos will be more stripping, so you'll want to deep condition afterwards. As noted at the bottom of that article, most water filters won't actually help with hard water anyways, so a chelating shampoo is your best option there.
For other ideas, check out this guide on the fungus that is thought to be behind sebhorreic dermatitis, which is the most common cause of dandruff. It's a LOT of info and it's focused mostly on facial skincare, but your scalp is skin too, and the rundown on what ingredients help and hurt may help you narrow down whether any of your current products are aggravating the problem.
I found this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RWMHTU8/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A111T5BUDCP21Y
I do and this is the only product that has worked for me: Vanicream Medicated
I use it every two days.
Read simpleskincarescience’s compilation of research and product recommendations for fungal acne (Malassezia): https://simpleskincarescience.com/pityrosporum-folliculitis-treatment-malassezia-cure. I suffered from pityrosporum folliculitis for years. Taking fluconazole for a few months is the only thing that finally cured it. I recommend checking the ingredients in your skincare to make sure they don’t trigger/feed fungal acne. The products I use successfully are: Aquanil cleanser, Glaxal Base moisturizing cream, Differin, squalane oil. If you’re open to trying a pyrithione zinc product, I highly recommend Free & Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, which is fragrance free and non-irritating https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD8YQKL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BZJYCb873DHQV. You’ll wash your face with it, leaving it on for 5-10 min. and then wash off. Good luck, and I’m happy to answer more questions.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B00RWMHTU8/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Yup sure! Here you go: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00RWMHTU8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Wash once every three days with sulfate free shampoo (and don't use any other shampoos) so that it will have more moisture and not be so puffy/frizzy. (I like this brand a lot: https://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Medicated-Anti-Dandruff-Shampoo-sensitive/dp/B06WD8YQKL/). But if it's a day when you're not shampooing, make sure you still rinse you're hair out every night, especially if you put product in it.
Don't comb your hair at all. When you style it, get your head soaked and let it air dry with a dab curl activator spread through out (DevaCurl works wonders btw). If you towel dry, it will make it frizzy. Don't guide your hair to a specific direction, let it do its thing.
Source: we literally have the exact same type of hair. When I wake up in the morning, it looks like yours. But when I style it, I can easily get it to look like the second pic.
PS: The cut is definitely important. I like to have a taper on the sides like you do but a little longer. I keep the top front hair to be the longest part. As for the top/back of my head, I like for it to taper into the sides and taper into the top front.
You can find Cezanne skin conditioner here. If you haven't ordered from Amazon Japan before, it's very easy - here's a review. They take care of Japanese customs for you, and pack your items very well. That's where I found the Rosette Gel too.
And no problem! You can also search the Holy Grail Megathreads for recs.
Artnaturals argan oil
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01AKSOMNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g6kzCbVP5K0F8
I use it everytime I wash my hair (3-5 times/week) , it's the final step in the shower after washing off the ketoconazole shampoo
I've used this this and [this]
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AKSOMNC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AKSOMNC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496764551&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=art+natural+argan+conditioner
I don't use shampoo, I use conditioner