WOC: The Hair Thread
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sss215
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Do you have a Trader Joes nearby? Their organic, extra virgin coconut oil is $5.99
OMG you need both of these oils. I use neem oil and rosemary essential oil, mixed with peppermint essential oil and coconut (or castor) oil to massage into my scalp before a shampoo. Neem helps to remove that nasty buildup from SD on the scalp, and rosemary helps to decongest so the scalp can breathe and has antibacterial properties. Peppermint oil helps stimulate circulation on the scalp (and masks the smell of the neem oil) I warm the base oil, and then add the essential oils, and massage them into the scalp, and put the leftover on my hair, and let it sit an hour or so before I shampoo. You will feel the circulation. I have stopped using all medications and creams from my doctor since I have become acquainted with neem (I avoid irritants and when I come into contact with them I massage neem oil into the affected area). There are soaps, lotions and many products with this plant infused in them as well. I pay about $8-$10 per ounce of neem oil (it goes a looong way) which is way cheaper than my scrips were. Can you tell I like my neem lol?
Here is a link - I only picked this brand because it is black owned and fair trade, but this is about how much it costs, and I prefer this jar because dropper bottles can be messy (neem oil solidifies in cold):
http://www.vitacost.com/alaffia-basics-unrefined-neem-oil/?prSrching=0
MissTT
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sss215 - no Trader Joe's here. I'm in a university town though so there are a few organic, natural type stores I can't afford.
sagehen - thank you, thank you. Good to have a black-owned resource. Now, mixing oils together seems overwhelming to me. (See my comments on the previous page about the colonel's secret recipe.) I may take the lazy route and pick up shea butter from Belle Butters - also black-owned.
Ingredients: shea butter, calendula oil, extra virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil, brahmi oil, neem oil, henna oil, rosemary oil, sweet almond oil, chamomile flower extract, lemon, vitamin E(preservative)
sagehen - thank you, thank you. Good to have a black-owned resource. Now, mixing oils together seems overwhelming to me. (See my comments on the previous page about the colonel's secret recipe.) I may take the lazy route and pick up shea butter from Belle Butters - also black-owned.
Ingredients: shea butter, calendula oil, extra virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil, brahmi oil, neem oil, henna oil, rosemary oil, sweet almond oil, chamomile flower extract, lemon, vitamin E(preservative)
LOL that was you upthread - sorry!sss215 - no Trader Joe's here. I'm in a university town though so there are a few organic, natural type stores I can't afford.
sagehen - thank you, thank you. Good to have a black-owned resource. Now, mixing oils together seems overwhelming to me. (See my comments on the previous page about the colonel's secret recipe.) I may take the lazy route and pick up shea butter from Belle Butters - also black-owned.
Ingredients: shea butter, calendula oil, extra virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil, brahmi oil, neem oil, henna oil, rosemary oil, sweet almond oil, chamomile flower extract, lemon, vitamin E(preservative)
That looks like a good mixture, though (I will be going to look at this site - thanks).
auriannjag42
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i agree about the tresemme naturals...i absolutely love this condition for that reason too...if i want to co-wash it makes it easier to deal with and helps detangle my hair easily
shy_makeup_girl
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yayy hair 
here's my routine at the moment (for winter):
Wash: Redken all soft (Unfortunately I got the litre size and I really want to switch over to sulfate-free after I use it up)
Condition: pantene pro-v conditioner for medium thick hair
Once every couple of weeks I use hair chemist's macadamia oil hair mask
Leave-ins: Cibu miso-knotty to detangle, redken 12 align straightening cream for medium thick hair from my crown downwards, and frizz ease heat protectant on my ends (I blow dry and straighten my hair every time I wash it)
I also add Moroccan oil frizz control or cibu ancient serum after I blow dry and before straightening.
Holy moley I use a lot of products, haha! But seriously, the Cibu hair care line has revived my hair after having blonde highlights when I was in my teens. I am back to my natural black hair color.
here's my routine at the moment (for winter):
Wash: Redken all soft (Unfortunately I got the litre size and I really want to switch over to sulfate-free after I use it up)
Condition: pantene pro-v conditioner for medium thick hair
Once every couple of weeks I use hair chemist's macadamia oil hair mask
Leave-ins: Cibu miso-knotty to detangle, redken 12 align straightening cream for medium thick hair from my crown downwards, and frizz ease heat protectant on my ends (I blow dry and straighten my hair every time I wash it)
I also add Moroccan oil frizz control or cibu ancient serum after I blow dry and before straightening.
Holy moley I use a lot of products, haha! But seriously, the Cibu hair care line has revived my hair after having blonde highlights when I was in my teens. I am back to my natural black hair color.
Sarah Boxer
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i fried my hair with too many dyes job and i just found out i have a medical condition that weakens my hair. i bought the "shielo restoration oil" and applied it 3 times....et voila' my hair are back beautiful and silky like when i was a teenager and Im 47!
While others like the smell, I do not ever like any smells - but its worth the results!
While others like the smell, I do not ever like any smells - but its worth the results!
MissTT
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I'm glad you were able to restore your hair, Sarah. That must have been devastating.
I got a Gold Medal catalog in the mail this week. Why are they using the same pics/models they did 30 years ago? And who is keeping them in business? I can't front, though, I got a jar of Herbal Tame gel in my drawer.
I got a Gold Medal catalog in the mail this week. Why are they using the same pics/models they did 30 years ago? And who is keeping them in business? I can't front, though, I got a jar of Herbal Tame gel in my drawer.
Richelle83
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After being a true lazy bum I finally decided to DC my hair. I want to rinse and let my scalp breathe so badly but I have to wait till morning. I pray it won't take me hours to detangle and twist
Lipstickdiva420
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I didn't know anything about these threads. Anyways I've been natural since late 2009 and wear weaves and wings from time to time. I use dominican deep conditoners,shea butter, organic coconut oil and other oils in my hair.
LouGarner
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I just found this thread. I am so happy. I have been natural for 4 almost 5 years. I had been a hard journey however after i started to do some research I have learned that all the things i was going through was common for others. I am currently using shea moisture products. Does anyone have any other products that are good on their hair.
presstoblend
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Hey CartoonChic! Love this thread!!! Well let's see...I've been natural since October 2011 and I'll have to say it's one of the best decisions that I've made. Why in the world did I take so long to make it??!!!
I didn't transition I just chopped it all off. I don't know my exact hair type but I guess I fall somewhere in the 4's. I've tried a lot of products but the things that work best for me I've listed below. I don't use them all at the same time but based on what "Sis" (that's what I call my hair) feels like she needs.
COWASH
SHAMPOO (I do Once a Month)
COWASH
- Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner
- Aussie's MOIST Conditioner
- Herbal Essence's Totally Twisted Conditioner
- Suave Natural Shea Butter and Almond Conditioner
SHAMPOO (I do Once a Month)
- Lumiere d'hiver Clarifying Shampoo...
Luv this stuff!
- Garnier Fructis Leave In
- Mayo and Olive Oil
- Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Treatment
- Queen Helene's Cholesterol (I know...old faithful)
- Aveda's Be Curly Curl Enhancer
- Aveda's Brilliant Humectant Pomade
- Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
- Macadamia Healing Oil
- Hot 6 Oil & Olive Oil
- Murray's Loc-Lock Gel (for twists)
MissTT
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Thanks for all the recommendations, presstoblend. I need to add a good co-wash to my stash. I currently have the one from Carol's Daughter b/c it made my daughter's hair too greasy. I need to find a suitable co-wash for her, too. She has fine, wavy hair with more of a Caucasian texture.
I was able to pick up the Ojon conditioner from the CCO some months back. Great score!
I was able to pick up the Ojon conditioner from the CCO some months back. Great score!
leahrenae
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great thread!
I stopped chemically straightening my hair in 2006... started wearing "natural" styles sometime 2011...
I used to do blow outs regularly and flat iron about once a month. comparing that technique to now, using no heat, I noticed when I used heat styling, my hair stayed moisturized longer, I didn't have to wash it as often, I didn't have to do much of anything to it. It also seemed to grow better and just seemed healthier overall...
I've been thinking about going back to this technique. Im not afraid of heat, and I honestly don't believe just because you use heat, means your hair won't grow... the natural nazis hate heat...
anywho... anyone else noticed/experienced this too?
I stopped chemically straightening my hair in 2006... started wearing "natural" styles sometime 2011...
I used to do blow outs regularly and flat iron about once a month. comparing that technique to now, using no heat, I noticed when I used heat styling, my hair stayed moisturized longer, I didn't have to wash it as often, I didn't have to do much of anything to it. It also seemed to grow better and just seemed healthier overall...
I've been thinking about going back to this technique. Im not afraid of heat, and I honestly don't believe just because you use heat, means your hair won't grow... the natural nazis hate heat...
anywho... anyone else noticed/experienced this too?
Richelle83
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Haven't heard anyone say heat won't make your hair grow but it will alter the texture. Definitely have noticed the few times I have straightened my hair "Lola" stays moisturized longer.
VampyCouture
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I have to agree!! I tried in 2008, but I was still very young and didn't know what all of that meant yet. Don't know why it ever took me so long! I have been natural since April 2011 and transitioned with sew ins since then, until recently now that my hair is healthy and long.Hey CartoonChic! Love this thread!!! Well let's see...I've been natural since October 2011 and I'll have to say it's one of the best decisions that I've made. Why in the world did I take so long to make it??!!!I didn't transition I just chopped it all off. I don't know my exact hair type but I guess I fall somewhere in the 4's. I've tried a lot of products but the things that work best for me I've listed below. I don't use them all at the same time but based on what "Sis" (that's what I call my hair) feels like she needs.
COWASH
- Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner
- Aussie's MOIST Conditioner
- Herbal Essence's Totally Twisted Conditioner
- Suave Natural Shea Butter and Almond Conditioner
SHAMPOO (I do Once a Month)
LEAVE IN
- Lumiere d'hiver Clarifying Shampoo...
Luv this stuff!
DEEP CONDITION
- Garnier Fructis Leave In
MOISTURIZE AND STYLE:
- Mayo and Olive Oil
- Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Treatment
- Queen Helene's Cholesterol (I know...old faithful)
- Aveda's Be Curly Curl Enhancer
- Aveda's Brilliant Humectant Pomade
- Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
- Macadamia Healing Oil
- Hot 6 Oil & Olive Oil
- Murray's Loc-Lock Gel (for twists)
LeahRenae, since going natural, the only heat I have applied to my hair is a blow dry (3x) and sitting under a hooded dryer to condition (1x) EVER, so I don't know if I'm the best to answer this, but I do not think it is bad, unless you are constantly using heat. My friends who are natural use heat and they have beautiful long, healthy hair. I don't use too much heat, because my hair doesn't like heat. Even blow drying, my hair always reacts. The only thing I can really do is just sit under the dryer.
I would say it just depends on your hair, because if it's working for you, especially to retain moisture, then I don't see a problem.
VampyCouture
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Quote: Originally Posted by Richelle83
Tresemme Naturals is the love of my hair's life lol. Giovanni makes a few great ones. Aussie Moist/Smooth and any Herbal Essence conditioner will work too.
Haven't heard anyone say heat won't make your hair grow but it will alter the texture. But definitely have noticed the few times I have straightened my hair "Lola" stays moisturized longer.
I've heard good things about Tresemme and Suave naturals. I currently use Organix Shampoo and Conditioner in the Argan oil, but just waiting for that to finish so I can get the Chagrin Valley Shampoo bar.
Tresemme Naturals is the love of my hair's life lol. Giovanni makes a few great ones. Aussie Moist/Smooth and any Herbal Essence conditioner will work too.
Haven't heard anyone say heat won't make your hair grow but it will alter the texture. But definitely have noticed the few times I have straightened my hair "Lola" stays moisturized longer.
I've heard good things about Tresemme and Suave naturals. I currently use Organix Shampoo and Conditioner in the Argan oil, but just waiting for that to finish so I can get the Chagrin Valley Shampoo bar.
Richelle83
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Which bar(s) are you going to get? I have a box full of them lolQuote: Originally Posted by Richelle83
Tresemme Naturals is the love of my hair's life lol. Giovanni makes a few great ones. Aussie Moist/Smooth and any Herbal Essence conditioner will work too.
Haven't heard anyone say heat won't make your hair grow but it will alter the texture. But definitely have noticed the few times I have straightened my hair "Lola" stays moisturized longer.
I've heard good things about Tresemme and Suave naturals. I currently use Organix Shampoo and Conditioner in the Argan oil, but just waiting for that to finish so I can get the Chagrin Valley Shampoo bar.
