(Part 2) Best shampoo & conditioner according to redditors
We found 2,139 Reddit comments discussing the best shampoo & conditioner. We ranked the 1,047 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
>And so it seems unnatural to force her to celebrate a country her maternal grandmother was born into just because of her skin colour, whether or not that country is part of her life.
The thing is, if she stands out and that makes her feel alien (and other people play into that actively or passively), then having something positive associated with her skin color can help her feel more balanced.
I'd say buy her books. Children's stories, and then later young adult novels written by Caribbean writers or set somewhere where there are many different colors of people. That will give her the knowledge necessary to develop the bonds with her ethnicity as she grows and needs them, and feel more average despite looking different. Read the books too, so you understand how her ideas develop, and can be more wise yourself.
Her hair:
African hair, being super curly, is more prone to dryness and breakage because oil from the scalp works its way down the shaft, conditioning it, much slower because of the curl.
That means that you don't shampoo it as often as European hair, perhaps only once a week depending on just how curly it is. You do use more conditioner, and specially formulated oils. You don't brush it necessarily, but comb it only with conditioner in it with a wide tooth brush.
The other thing is, you MUST learn to braid. For real. Take a trip into the closest large city, find an 'ethnic' salon
and beg for help. Pay someone to teach you to braid. And to give you better advice on her texture than people that can't see it on the internet can give you. You can also search you tube for tutorials. Her self-esteem is going to be crap if she can't learn to handle her own hair, and she only has you to learn from. Take trips into the city as often as you can until you have it down.
I would also go by http://www.reddit.com/r/blackladies/ and ask them for advice. Many more qualified people over there than here, most likely.
>she came across a lot of arguments and articles about 'natural' hair, and how/if it should be worn, and a few websites were basically saying it was racist to do stuff to it, and then my girlfriend freaked out.
Yes. But I have a piece of information that can simplify the matter for you. The chemicals used to straighten hair are unhealthy and can be a detriment to a child's health. Keeping her hair natural until she is 16-18 is arguably healthier, and then she can choose to style or perm or not in a way that honors herself and without you accidentally giving her any bad messages about being born the way she is.
Know that like red-heads in your corner of the world, people with curly hair (African or other) can be treated badly for it, socially and even professionally. (http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/untangling-curl-bias-in-corporate-america/) Chris Rock made this movie that can be a good introduction, though it is very US-centric. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1213585/
Don't be afraid of knowledge! Being a parent is always scary!
Edit to add: order products from amazon until you can find cheaper local alternatives. Ex:
http://www.amazon.com/Moisture-African-Black-Cleansing-Shampoo/dp/B0038U4TQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419110446&sr=8-1&keywords=african+hair+shampoo
http://www.amazon.com/Jamaican-Black-Castor-Protein-Conditioner/dp/B003CTVSKC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419110469&sr=8-2&keywords=african+hair+conditioner
http://www.amazon.com/Garnier-Fructis-Intensely-Leave-In-Conditioning/dp/B005GQ6HUK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419110498&sr=8-1&keywords=african+spray+in+conditioner
The spray-in stuff should help with styling in-between washes.
Ryo Deep Cleansing! I have very fine and thin hair, so my hair gets oily quickly throughout the day and I have to shampoo nearly every night (I have tried shampooing less and just doing dry shampoo, but it doesn't work for me, sorry!) This stuff allows me to maybe skip daily hairwashing if I'm not outside/sweaty, and it's cut down on natural hair loss as well (noticed less drain clogging over time). It's really a great shampoo if you have oily and thin hair.
If you have slightly thicker hair, the red bottle is marketed as damaged/anti-hair loss but I found that it was just more conditioning/better hair health overall. I just prefer the tingly clean feeling from the green bottle, personally!
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.
So, brief internet research has revealed that bronhidrosis occurs due to a bacterial imbalance in your skin and that a basic treatment includes more rigorous hygiene rituals such as washing your underarms at least twice a day with an anti-bacterial soap where you lather for at least thirty seconds per washing and wearing anti-odor, anti-microbial socks and other garments.
If this approach does work (and I would think that your diagnosing physician should have given you strategies to combat this and if not, you should ask), then I strongly recommend adding in tea tree products to your hygiene routine, such as this shampoo and this body wash. Tea tree oil is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal and very refreshing.
If you get super desperate, you can also wipe down your armpits and groin with Hydrogen Peroxide every day for a week or two, but run that one by a doctor first. H2O2 is great at killing bacteria and it is something I have used in the past to balance my skin biome, but I also don’t have bromhidrosis.
You are also going to want to add laundry boosters (like borax or oxyclean) to your regular wash cycles because bacteria doesn’t always all die or get otherwise washed out every wash. A booster like Borax or Oxyclean inhibits enzymes, fungi, mold, and bacteria from causing your clothes to stink. You can use it every cycle along with your regular detergent, but you should also pre-soak your really stinky clothes for half an hour in warm water (half a cup per normal sized load should work, do NOT over stuff your washer).
As for masking your odor with a fragrance, don’t until you figure your skin stuff out. And than means eliminating anything you are currently using that might exacerbate bacterial imbalance. Swap out any moisturizers you are using for ones that are gentle and dermatologist approved (like Cetaphil products). A good dermatologist should be able to walk you through all of this stuff, though. So I’d say reach out to a doctor before following internet advice.
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.
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.
I swear by dry shampoo! I always have it on me for post-workout or when I'm out camping. I have really thick hair which gets super gross very easily. In the past I've used this and it worked great. I'm currently in love with No Drought from Lush. Great product and it doesn't dry out my scalp like the aerosol cans do.
Lol we're hair twins! That sounds just like me. I use and LOVE Free & Clear shampoo.
I suggest you see a dermatologist. You said you saw your GP about this issue, but she never identified the issue. I think a dermatologist would be able to help you more. It's difficult to give any helpful product recommendations without knowing what exactly your skin is reacting to (i.e., which product ingredients).
In the mean time, you can try the free and clear shampoo and conditioner. They're specifically designed for people with reactive skin.
For controlling the frizz, try using a gel. Apply it to your hair when it's wet, but not dripping wet. You said you're using a cream, but creams help moisture and define your curls; they don't provide the best hold or frizz protection. A gel would be better suited to minimizing frizz.
I used to use head and shoulder's every day too. I never really gave my shampoo any thought and I wish I had.
The problem that curly girl tries to address, is that there's this vicious cycle of sulfates and silicones. You use shampoo with harsh detergents (sulfates) to strip all the build up out of your hair. Then, you follow it up with conditioner full of silicones to replenish your hair's moisture, but the silicones cause build up and then you NEED to shampoo.
It takes time, but you follow the curly girl(/guy) method, your hair will find it's natural balance and not be so greasy. No-poo and co-washing are still too unnerving for me. So, I use a low-poo "Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo Sulfate Free" and use a shampoo brush every 3 days. That shampoo and the shampoo brush help deal with dandruff.
I pin my bangs back the first day because my skin is oily and it greases up my bangs very quickly. Day 3 isn't my favourite (in terms of hair oil), but it's manageable and slowly becoming better.
Shampoo: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0038U4TQU
Shampoo Brush: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00XUUKDXG
Video (CurlyPenny on Causes + Fixes to a Flaky Scalp):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY4427Ojt1w
My hairdresser friend gave me some tips for helping my hair to grow out and I will just pass them on to you: take your vitamins and consider adding biotin into the mix. Minimize your hair washing to 2-3 times a week, she suggested this dry shampoo between washings. Try to let your hair down as often as you can, trying it up can stress your hair and cause breaks. Deep condition your hair a couple times a month with coconut oil, you can wrap your hair up under a shower cap amd let it soak in.
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.
Hi! Don't feel bad about all those years of shampooing and not conditioning. I was raised female, and still made that mistake. I'm 29 and didn't start conditioning until April of this year. I thought I was too greasy for conditioner!
On to your questions!
If you want to totally ditch sulfates but still take care of your dandruff, you can experiment with Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle, Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat, or Shea Moisture African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo. I'm pretty sure there are more CG options I'm forgetting, but those are the ones that I remember off the top of my head. I've been experimenting with the Giovanni TTTT, and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. It seems fine with my hair, but my scalp seems to have issues in general with every tea tree product I try. It's often paired with mint/mentholatum, which is a skin irritant.
I get the best results with using a t-shirt to get my hair just dry enough not to drip, and then air-drying. But if I need my hair to be dry for some reason, I do break out the diffuser.
A Denman brush is this. As near as I can tell, it just means the bristles are spaced further apart, again to help prevent breakage and further tangling when you detangle-- but bear in mind that I don't really understand the Denman brush thing, either. It just looks like a brush to me. A wide-tooth comb has the bristles or tines spaced further apart as opposed to a fine tooth comb. I like a comb that has the tines almost chopstick-width apart. You can also just comb your hair in the shower with your fingers and your conditioner-- I like using a comb better because it feels more effective, to me.
The other reason we don't comb after showering is because it breaks up clumps-- you want clumps if you want strong curls and good definition. Otherwise it can look stringy. I recently read someone talking about curly haircuts saying "ends need friends"-- and so they do, for curls to look right.
I think this stuff is hard, and a lot of us just don't get good info on hair or skincare. Good luck to you.
I buy fragrance free products by and large. Here are those I use:
Outside of cologne, the only scented products I use are Ultra Swim shampoo and conditioner, as I swim laps most mornings to start my day and my hair would get fried by chlorine otherwise.
The trick with wearing cologne every day is to apply just enough that people can only smell it if they are close enough to hug you. It depends on how many layers you are wearing, how and where you apply the cologne and the strength of the scent you're wearing.
I have 21l GR1. J.R. Liggett for my hair, body and removing stains from my cloths and Eco-Dent Baking Soda Toothpowder for my teeth.
Will post my packing list in 12 hours when I get back from work shift.
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!
I’ve used this twice and passed both times
Zydot Ultra Clean Shampoo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KJS9TTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.MKkDb3E1WZZJ
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
Things I do that seem to help:
For K beauty, I really like the Ryo Korean Herbal Anti hair loss shampoo and conditioner! They’re relatively cheap for being a good shampoo and conditioner set and they smell great.
Here’s an amazon link: Ryoe Korean Herbal Anti Hairloss Damaged Hair Shampoo Conditioner Each 500ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7FQD7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zD9mDbC9DFS64
For non-Korean hair care, I really like the Tresemme Anti Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner. I find that most shampoos really dry out my hair and pull it out. This Tresemme shampoo is clarifying but also softens my hair at the same time. It’s even cheaper than the Ryo one! It’s $4 for 28oz of shampoo!
Etude 3 layer cotton puff I used to like the muji 4 layered ones, but last few orders were really hard to separate and bulky. Etude you really quite small squares in small box but they are more like singles. You don't have to separate. If you are doing lotion masks - do NOT get these. They are too small. If you are just applying acids (I think and don't need a big wipe, it's great. The box is small it takes up less room. Cotton Labo is similar and bigger square and prretty easy to seaparte and comes in a box (stores better).
Magic Bang Squares It's great if you have gangs. They are velcro squares and really hold your bangs back. They aren't cute and look stupid. There are cuter ones, but these work better. I have thick bangs. I like them my bands out of my face while masking. The Etude kitten ears are too tight and hair bands mess up my hair more. Work as ace bandage clasps too.
Kai Razors: Are like Tinkles but sharper and more durable. A lot better. They have a buch of styles.
Ryeo Herbal Shampoo & Rinse Damaged Hair: very hangbang smell. Not a lot of lather, which I like. It does make scalp feel nice and your hair is soft. I got the damaged hair one. I have thick coarse, dry, wavy hair that is dyed.
I really like Pssssst. It is inexpensive and gets the job done. It also seems to brush out easier than other ones I have tried.
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
Non-Fluffed Album
Fluffed Version Album
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).
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.
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Threat works good on me and I love it. Or I liked the Organix Awapaui Ginger. What type or hair do you have?
Dry Shampoo does wonders when you're at the 1 or 2 day getting oily stage - it usually gets me another 12 hours out of a wash. I have really fine hair that gets frizzy when I wash too often. Also, when you're in a pinch, just spraying some normal hairspray on your roots & brushing it through can get rid of some oil.
Also, finding a good stylist & maybe spending a little extra money every 6 weeks or so on a haircut helps too - a good stylist can help you choose a style good for your face shape and cut some great layers in your hair that makes it easy to care for and give it lots of cute movement. Also, they can work with your callicks :)
think about your shampoo/conditioner and also the detergent you wash sheets with. i started making my own detergent and switched to this shampoo and conditioner to nail down my skin triggers a few years ago. https://www.amazon.com/Free-Clear-Set-Shampoo-12-Conditioner-12/dp/B00164E8TI
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
9-5'er checking in- I've been working out 7-8 am, M-F for the last ~3 months and I love it. (never thought I'd say that lol!)
I can actually get ready for work faster at the gym than at home because of the lack of distractions. I'm asking for a gym bag for Christmas, because all of this crap does not fit in any single bag that I own lol. I bring a towel, turbi-twist, toiletry bag with shampoo/conditioner/face wash/body wash/razor, hanging toiletry bag with heat protectant spray/deodorant/body spray/moisturizer/cotton swabs, makeup bag, straightener, body lotion, dry shampoo (clean freak for the days I don't wash my hair, shower shoes, and small zippered bag for my jewelry. I keep extra pairs of undies in a small pocket of my bag, and should probably actually keep an entire change of clothes in my car. I have forgotten underwear, bra, and towel before (not all on the same day, haha!). It's super important to prepare everything the night before. I lay my towel out in the backseat of my car during my work day so it dries. I keep my work clothes folded in my bag overnight and during my workout, and I haven't had a problem with wrinkly clothes, I guess partly because of the type of fabrics I wear (drapey tops and jersey knit skirts).
Sorry for the stream of consciousness lol. I am a huge advocate of the before-work workout.
I don't think you really need to spring for it. I got the cheapest one available at Ulta on recommendation from one of the girls who worked there and it works just fine. You said somewhere that you have poofy hair naturally - I do, too. The brand of dry shampoo that I get doesn't poof up my hair at all. It just gets rid of grease at the roots and makes it not smelly. And it was only $3 at Ulta.
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 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!
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!
Ultra swim. When I was younger, I had blonde hair that would turn green in the chlorine. This washed it out and made it feel nice.
Ultra swim
It was literally called free and clear. amazon link here. I'm pretty sure it's not sulfate free but it was recommended by my derm and was on my allowed product list (i also had eczema on my eyelids so I had to completely remove all fragrance from my routine and wanted to be safe).
I've also used jessicurl's no fragrance added products and they were fine for me but they do have some added oils and watnot that may irritate. If you're looking to go fragrance free make sure the product says fragrance free and not just scent free or unscented because those products can still have masking fragrances which can also cause reactions.
This shampoo. I used it every day initially, now I use it about once every other week.
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.
Okay, I'm a guy but I have the best curly hair in the entire world.
Here's what I do:
Step 1:
You need to find a leave in conditioner. The best one I've used so far is Acanthe, by Rene Furterer.
Expensive, but worth it.
How I use it:
I take a shower, (or whenever,really) and I put it in while my hair is a bit damp.
After an hour or two, I play with my hair again and my hair is dry, but it's no longer frizzy and the curls are defined, can be styled, and the hair is super soft.
Step 2:
You need to find a good shampoo that won't dry your hair out, I use Molton Brown.
Shampoo every other day, condition every day.
The conditioner can be whatever, but try to find one that is dedicated to curly hair.
Step 3:
When shampooing, comb your hair, and leave the shampoo in your hair for 2-3 minutes. Make sure it's there from the root to the tip.
Step 4:
When drying your hair, just dry it enough so that it isn't soaking wet. That is the best time to apply the leave-in conditioner.
The most important part of this step, wait for at least an hour, don't touch your hair. Style it with the conditioner, then wait for that hour and play around with it. It's amazing
A good leave in conditioner is the BEST and most important tool.
Links to good products I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018KAH8M4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CNTJHQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEBFN8Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope this helps.
> 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!
Hi!! Nice to meet you :)
Thanks for the contest!
Someone in this sub recommended this one (Free & Clear) for me. But As far as lists go, I'm not aware of one.
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.
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 :)
it's this one
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
:)
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've heard that Zydots Ultra Clean shampoo has worked for several people who were heavy marijuana users.
https://www.amazon.com/Zydot-Ultra-Clean-Shampoo/dp/B00KJS9TTQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
No idea, don't live there. Although I hope you can, as I'm gonna be visiting the UK in the next couple weeks. If you find out that it is available there, please let me know, as I'm not expecting the travel-sized bottles I'm bringing with me to last too long.
EDIT: Looks like you can get it on Amazon, at least.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
I've started working out before going to the office, and am in a similar situation without a shower. Here's what's helped me.
Good luck!
Ultra Swim is one of the best. I just buy the shampoo, but they have other products too. I haven't tried them so I can't tell you if they are good or not, but the shampoo is for sure.
There is also a brand called Malibu that I've used that I also really like.
I've used Batiste and Psssssst extensively, and I tried Not Your Mother's a few times. Of the three I'd say Psssssst works the best for me, and the other two seem about the same.
Batiste is definitely the most powdery, so that may be a problem depending on your hair color. I also agree with the other poster about Batiste making my hair look less greasy versus others making it look freshly washed.
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!
I ran across this at the drugstore and have been using it ever since. It's a nice refreshing scent. Have you tried using baby powder?
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.
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!
As others have said, wear a swim cap. I swim for three hours six days a week and wearing a swim cap made a huge difference to how my hair felt. Wetting your hair prior to getting into the pool can make things better as well. Also, you could look into buying a dechlorinating shampoo like this one: (http://www.amazon.com/UltraSwim-Chlorine-Removal-Shampoo-7-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001ET76OO). Hope this helps.
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/)
This is my favorite that i've tried! http://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Mothers-Refreshing-Shampoo/dp/B0057NE7NQ
I've also tried this brand and I liked it: http://www.amazon.com/Batiste-Dry-Shampoo-Original-5-05/dp/B000N5S0KE
there are so many different brands and they're usually not too expensive :) those two are my favorite though, because they seem to absorb the most oil and not leave your hair with a lighter look from the spray, and also give it volume!
The problem with dry shampoos is that their effect seems to change depending on your hair. I tried a couple that seemed to make my hair worse despite having overall good reviews.
For me, personally (short, relatively straight hair, a little greasy, med-brown), the two that have worked best for me are:
Another option is baby powder, which smells nice... but if you have darker hair, it can be hard to brush it all out so it doesn't have a greying effect. I've also found it creates static in my hair. I've heard of others suggesting unsweetened cocoa powder if you have darker hair, loose face powder for medium brown hair, and cornstarch or finely ground oats (I'd imagine you'd want to avoid instant) for medium to lighter hair. I haven't personally tried any of those last three so proceed with caution. If any of them work for you, though, it'd be cheap and natural!
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
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
I've had some luck with this product: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CNTJHQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I think it is CG friendly but either way, I am normally no-poo and using this every week or so hasn't been a problem.
Ugh, yes - it can be so tough! But I finally got a few budget-friendly products. In case you're interested, here it is:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Y9Y7UI/ref=oh_aui_frsh_dp?ie=UTF8&fpw=fresh
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EVQ39X8/ref=oh_aui_frsh_dp?ie=UTF8&fpw=fresh
Everything is CG approved! This link has been probably the most helpful thing in helping me choose my products: http://isitcg.herokuapp.com/
As for that haircut, I have an appointment on Saturday! Woo!
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.
Sure!
Pssssst! Dry Shampoo
Not Your Mother's Dry Shampoo
Edited: I stunk at making pretty links :P
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. :/
Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper is a very light product & leaves no residue. The consistency is only slightly thicker than water.
Creed Green Irish Tweed Cologne
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:
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.
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.
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&qid=1523203120&sr=8-30&keywords=smoothing+conditioner
If you haven't tried it yet, Shea Moisture has an African Black Soap line for dandruff that worked really well for me. I've also had decent luck with this sulfate-free dandruff shampoo, but it was still pretty harsh on my hair and gave it that squeaky clean feel that isn't good at all. To help, I coated the length of my hair in conditioner before shampooing.
Another thing that might help, regardless if the issue is product buildup, dandruff or just not scrubbing enough is a [scalp brush](https://smile.amazon.com/Scalpmaster-SC20-Shampoo-Brush-Purple/dp/B000NJG82W/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495466861&sr=8-3&keywords=shampoo+brush
)! I have them and love them and give them to friends.
I was going to suggest a natural shampoo too - [this] (https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Liggett-Shampoo-Original-Formula/dp/B00016X68Q/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1494164301&sr=8-2&keywords=liggett) is the one I use
Ultraswim chlorine removal shampoo. That's all I have to say.
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.
I've always been able to hear the beeping from my trusty timex iron man watch. That may work for you. I use Ultraswim Shampoo and it works like gang-busters. Just be sure to give it a good shake before you use it.
http://www.amazon.com/UltraSwim-Chlorine-Removal-Shampoo-7-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001ET76OO
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!
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?
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...
Shiseido Aquair Moist Hair Pack Naoshi Essence
Even just using this alone is super helpful. My hair is super soft even a day later.
I've been really wanting to try the Ryoe Korean Herbal Anti Hairloss Damaged Hair Shampoo & Conditioner but I need to finish my current products.
Have you tried Free & Clear?
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.
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
They still have it on Amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/TRESemme-Conditioner-Naturals-Nourishing-Moisture/dp/B003RSY1NE?ie=UTF8&keywords=tresemme%20naturals&qid=1458835450&ref_=sr_1_1_a_it&sr=8-1
I had a similar problem but for a while it was RIGHT after a shower and my hair dried. Grease. My hair didn't used to be like this it just decided to one day. I've found using Giovanni Tea Tree Shampoo has helped me combat this almost entirely. It's not totally CG if I remember correctly but IDGAF if it gets rid of my grease. And honestly it makes my hair wonderfully shiny...hopefully this helps you! Good luck!
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
Know I missed the hair/fragrance thread yesterday, but I recently discovered I have a minor allergy to fragrance and need to find fragrance free shampoo and conditioner. I've tried Free and Clear but I don't particular like it. I know of other fragrance free shampoo, like this one, but I don't really want to spend $25+ only to not like it. Anyone recommend a brand or specific product that won't also break the bank?
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
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.
redditor: wifi
comment permalink: https://www.reddit.com/r/NoPoo/comments/64p8b1/6_months_free_conditioner_only/dg4okiz
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.
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
I believe the parts of my hair that are colored are damaged have high porosity while the parts that are brown have low porosity. I thought maybe I needed moisture, so I did a hot grapeseed oil treatment followed by another reset wash. It didn’t help. I am now thinking maybe I need to try a protein treatment? I am considering Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner.
Here is my current routine:
I do cardio every day and sweat a lot, so I shower daily. Every three days I use the low poo Maple Holistics Sage Shampoo for Anti Dandruff (it is CG approved) and condition with Alberto VO5 Pomegranate Bliss. Other days I just condition with Alberto VO5. These both have humectants, but I live in Seattle so not a hot or dry climate. In the shower I use a wide tooth comb when conditioner is in. For gel I use Herbal Essences Totally Twisted. I tried squish to condish with leaving some conditioner in. I tried the super soaker method. Both looked worse than this picture - more stringy and oily. My method: I apply gel with prayer hands and scrunch while head is flipped over. Once right side up again, I put a little more gel in hands and scrunch areas that need more gel. I plop with microfiber towel for ~5-10 min. Then I diffuse on low heat and low power for just a few minutes. I tried not diffusing, and again it looked much worse. I let the remainder air dry and then break the gel cast. I put just a little jojoba oil on my hands while breaking the cast to minimize frizz. I O-clip for volume while the remainder air dries. At night I pineapple and I have a satin pillowcase.
There is one product that I use that is not CG approved. Every 7-10 days I use Overtone Deep Treatment. Unfortunately I just bought two tubs before starting CG. I am careful not to get it on my scalp. The same day I use overtone, I also reset wash with Neutrogena Anti-Residue Formula (clarifying shampoo) to avoid build up. Going forward I will use Arctic Fox for color.
Any thoughts on what my problem could be? Could the Overtone be my main problem or is it likely something else? If my issue is that I need protein, is Alikay Naturals Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner a good one? Any advice on routine tweak is appreciated.
My hair goal: defined waves that look fuller and are not stringy
Edit: added more detail on how I use gel, goal, and humectants
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
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.
Nope. But I do recommend Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo.
Note: the Amazon price is much more than in stores. I have good luck at health food stores, but it's stocked various retailers too.
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.
Or the alternative: J R Liggett Old-Fashioned Shampoo Original Formula 3.50 oz
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?
https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Liggett-Shampoo-Original-Formula/dp/B00016X68Q/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1482978387&sr=1-8&keywords=shampoo%2Bbar&th=1
I've been WO for a while and love it. Once or twice a month I rub this shampoo bar on my scalp to clean it up. The company has a bit of variety in their bars. It can also be used on your body, but if you only use it for your scalp it will last you forever. Also, it's awesome for traveling by air since it's not a liquid.
You don't need a special "dreadlock" shampoo. I've never bought a single dreadlock-oriented product and I just hit the two year mark a month ago.
Look for "residue-free" shampoos. I mostly use Dr. Bronner's (I dilute 2-4 drops in a water bottle before I apply it). Neutrogena makes a residue-free shampoo, but it smells like Egyptian perfume so it's not everyone's cup of tea.
I also really like african black soap but it isn't technically residue free. It makes my hair feel amazing though so I use it every week or two. It also comes in a bar form like Dr. Bronners but I feel like the bars are difficult to manage how much soap you're using and I will always end up using way more than I need to.
I also did the twist and rip method and my locs are now a few inches past my shoulders. I wash with shampoo every other wash. The washes in between I use just straight water to scrub my scalp and rinse my dreads really well. I try to be very cautious of what I put in my locs and I pay most attention to rinsing well and drying completely.
Ninja edit: Forgot to add, I have been using argan oil to help hydrate my hair after washes. I usually spray some in while I'm drying my hair. There are a few different brands and mixes you can get, but this is the one I have been using. I looked for the one that didn't mention anything about detangling when I bought it (some of the others mentioned they help detangle, so I just avoided those but I'm not really sure how good/bad they are for dreads).
I use a Shea moisture one, which I buy online as it isn't available here. That one is sulphate free. I'm sure there are sulphate free ones in the UK, but i can't use them due to my scalp stuff.
You want to find a sulphate free shampoo (if you decide to shampoo at all) because sulphates are super drying, and unnecessary if you aren't using silicones in your conditioner/styling products
Edit: I use this one, but probably only once or twice a month at most (I actually can't remember the last time I used shampoo). I mainly wash my hair using conditioner.
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.
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!
Awesome! Can you PM me your blog link so I can read it once its ready? :) Btw, which one do you mean exactly? There's this one and this one and this one..
I know you said you don't have time, but making a sandbox for her (of course with parents permission) would be awesome, and they could keep it for years. Plus you could always update it each year- repaint the sides, add decoration, etc as a birthday gift.
From Amazon: A turtle that shows the constellations. My baby brother had one and loved it- and my parents enjoyed having a pretty night light that they could use as a learning tool.
Also this keepsake kit will allow the parents to make a new Christmas ornament of their girl's first Christmas, plus they can make an extra one for the favorite grandma. Yes, this isn't really for the daughter, but lets be honest; she'll play with the box and be completely overjoyed.
If you want to really make the daughter happy, this sensory tub is AMAZING. Just a tub, you say? Oh no. This can be filled with sand, small pebbles, noodles, water, beans, etc to fully engage her sensory experience. I teach with a program that has one-year-olds and they go crazy when these tubs are brought out. You can even make it into a cute basket by including things like this and this and still stay in your budget! :)
For me? I'd like this so I can sleep in a few mornings :) Good luck to you in your quest for the perfect present!
http://www.amazon.com/Liggett-Old-Fashioned-Shampoo-Original-Formula/dp/B00016X68Q
My favorite! Has lots of great scents.
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!
I'm a big fan of this shampoo and this conditioner.
I've had similar problems. A main factor is due to the weather changing but also my hairdresser told me a lack of drinking water can cause it too. A great shampoo I found on Amazon called Maple Holistics Sage Shampoo. I've added the link below: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CNTJHQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
I've found this to really help maintain a clean scalp with less irritation, flaking and itching. I would also recommend as a home remedy using Olive Oil and Tea Tree Oil as a hot oil treatment for like 20 minutes.
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&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.
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.
You can look into anti hair loss shampoo and conditioner https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K7FQD7W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like Pssst!. It makes my hair super soft and clean smelling/feeling.
In another response to another commenter here I asked OP to post again in the sub I moderate, r/drugtesthelp because our sole purpose is to answer these kinds of questions.
Myself nor anybody else on that sub including the other mods have ever mentioned this product, if it was a viable option I’m sure we would’ve recommended it at least once.
Amazon reviews mean .. what exactly? Lol. I’m the chucklefuck though. Majority of the reviews and answers to questions there state the product does not work. So... not sure what you’re trying to prove there either.
Hair tests are by far the hardest to pass, and I doubt the product you’re pushing for OP to use works.
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/asin/B00KJS9TTQ/ref=ask_mdp_dpmw_ql_hza?isAnswered=true#top
Multiple people saying “don’t trust this product” “this product did not work for me” “this product does not work.”
Like the guy who claimed bleaching his hair made him pass a test (that doesn’t work either, multiple bleaching attempts MIGHT but that’s a hit and miss.) You are wrong.
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!
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)?
I would try this one if I had to pick: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KJS9TTQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it/143-6533952-6877630?ie=UTF8&qid=1504067070&sr=8-1&keywords=zydot
Maybe try reading up on it on google and Reddit for home remedies. This seems to be a good post about it too: https://www.reddit.com/r/Drugs/comments/606hh1/how_to_pass_the_hair_follicle_drug_test/
Edit: Good luck!!! Let me know how it goes :) I believe in you!!
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
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?
I was using this if you were looking for something natural.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CNTJHQO/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If not, I was also using a ketoconozal shampoo. These were before I found out I have sensitive skin and a fragrance allergy though.
FFS, you must've missed this part:
'The uniqueness of Ultra Clean Shampoo to pass a hair drug test rests in the way in keeps the drugs in your hair from being detected by the hair drug test.
As a review, the hair drug test is able to detect drugs in your hair by cutting your hair sample into very small pieces to expose as much of the cortex in as many hair follicles as possible. These hair follicles are then exposed to a special solvent that in effect dissolves the cortex leaving the drug metabolites in suspension within this solvent.
The suspension is then spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the suspension and the associated metabolites. A special test is then applied to that concentrated suspension and the results are established.
[...] Ultra Clean Shampoo attacks the problem in an entirely different way. Most hair shampoos try to avoid the hair drug test from accessing the drug metabolites by removing them from the hair follicle before your test. Even if they are able to remove some metabolites, a great number still remain for the hair drug test to detect.
The second part of the Ultra Clean Shampoo program is a very unique sealer. This sealer not only is very pliable for a period of time, it is also very resistant to the solvent used by the hair drug test.
When the tester cuts your hair sample into very small pieces the sealer on your hair follicle seals the ends of each shaft where and when it was cut. It creates hundreds of small entirely sealed capsules.
When the tester places these small sealed capsules in the solvent it can not remove the drug metabolites from the hair. The result is there are very few drug metabolites for the hair test to detect. You will always test clean.
To be fair, the Ultra Clean Shampoo can not seal each hair follicle piece on both ends. Some make it through. However, the cut off point for the drug metabolite presence is far higher than the concentration of these few metabolites that make it through the sealing process. You always test clean."
Here's the thing, I'm offering a solution to the motherfucking problem rather than sit with my thumbs up my ass and say "That won't work, hurr-hurr-hurr."
Assuming OP does what's known as "due diligence" (s)he would find a 3-star review of the product on Amazon.
But no, let's listen to you the all-knowing chucklefuck who's not helping ...
This might be worth a shot.
https://www.amazon.com/Zydot-Ultra-Clean-Shampoo/dp/B00KJS9TTQ