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Showing posts with label conditioners. Show all posts

Product Review: PanteneTruly Natural Deep Conditioner

Ladies, I have discovered the holy grail of hair conditioners for those of us with unruly, thick curls or newly natural. Most of us with natural hair struggle with moisture and I am here to tell you that I have found a conditioner that helps: Pantene's Deep Conditioner. I found this gem on a whim in Wal-mart and decided to give it a try.

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I've used Pantene products in the past and found that they dried my out instead of the opposite so I stayed away from them for about 10 years...until a month ago. I figured a 30 day trial of this would allow me to develop a fair opinion and boy did it.

Not only does it smell wonderful, but detangling is a such a breeze that I can do it with my fingers and nothing else. I usually need to comb detangle as well but not anymore. The consistency is heavy and creamy without feeling too overbearing.

To use it, I apply to my in the shower while dripping wet and work it through each section. Then, I leave it on for about 10-15 minutes before rinsing out. My curls are juicy, moisturized and fabulous. I apply a light leave-in conditioner and twist as usual. Here's a peek at my hair the next day:



I kid you not, I have not seen my hair this moisturized in a long time. Maybe its the pregnancy, or maybe its just that good. Either way, check it out!
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My Favorite Conditioners

A great conditioner is a must for natural hair. Check out the list below of my favorite hair conditioners. 

Product
How to Use It/What’s Good About It
Where You Find It
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Conditioner
Cowashing, daily conditioning, extremely hydrating
Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Online
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Conditioner
Cowashing, combating frizziness, super hydrating, great slip
Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Online
Taliah Waajid Enhancing Herbal Conditioner
Cowashing, deep conditioning, great for transitioners needing extra moisture
Taliah Waajid’s site, Walmart, Beauty Supply Stores
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Conditioner
One of the BEST all-around conditioners; excellent slip, super hydrating and great smell, great cowashing
Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Online
Organix Macadamia Conditioner
Great slip, super hydrating, smells great, cowashing
Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Online
Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
Great slip, hydrating, cowashing
Walmart
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CurlMart's 10 Best Selling Conditioners

Finding a great conditioner can be a hassle but a necessary one to maintain great natural hair. CurlMart, the online retail shop on Naturallycurly.com, compiled a list of their 10 best selling conditioners. 






Surprisingly, I have only tried 2 that are on the list but plan to give the others a try in the future.


Do you use any of these conditioners? How well do they work for you?
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Repost: Homemade Detangler Recipes for Natural Hair

Reposted from Curly Nikki via NaturallyChelsea. I read this article and thought it would be a great share with my readers about natural hair detangling conditioners.



 by NaturallyChelsea via NaturallyCurly

As curly girls, we all have those days when no detangling tool can make it through our hair. After lots of tugging and pulling you may want to give up, but have no fear. Just take a deep breath, relax and grab your favorite detangler. If you don’t have one or if you are just looking to save a buck or two, here are four easy homemade detangler recipes you can try yourself.

Aloe Vera Gel Detangler

Our first homemade detangler is a very simple one to make and will help to get out the easy tangles. All you will need to do is combine the following ingredients in a spray bottle:
  • 8 oz distilled water
  • 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
  • 1-2 drops glycerin
  • 1-2 drops essential oil (e.g., lavender, jojoba)
  • 10 drops grapefruit seed extract
To use this detangler, spray it on sections of your hair and detangle as usual.

Diluted Conditioner Detangler 

This is also another easy homemade detangler to make. Combine your favorite conditioner with a few drops of oil in a spray bottle. Then add water until it is thinned enough to be sprayed.  

Marshmallow Root Detangler 

Marshmallow root is known for its detangling abilities because of its mucinogenic properties which soften the hair naturally and give good slip. The prep work for this detangler is a little more involved, but it’s still super easy to make. To get started grab:
  • 1 1/4 cup distilled water
  • 1/4 cup dried marshmallow root
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive or jojoba oil
  • Grapefruit seed extract or any essential oils
To Make It: 
  1. Place the marshmallow root in a pot with the water and heat it for 15 to 30 minutes on low heat until it begins to thicken and form a gel. The longer it heats the thicker it will be. Make sure that you stir the mixture throughout to ensure that you have an even consistency.
  2. When your mixture is as thick as you want it to be, turn off the heat and allow it to cool.
  3. To strain it, place a knee high panty hose over a cup and pour the mixture over the pantyhose. Remove the pantyhose from the cup and squeeze it in a downward motion to strain the gel and separate it from the dried marshmallow root.
  4. Add vinegar, oil and the grapefruit seed extract to the marshmallow root gel.
  5. You can use the gel as is to detangle provided that it is not too thick, or you can pour the gel into a spray bottle and add water until it is thin enough to spray. Remember to shake well before each use.
Please note that this mixture must be stored in the fridge and will last for about 3 weeks.

Flax Seed Detangler 
  • 1/4 cup flax seed
  • 2 cups water
  • Grapefruit seed extract or any essential oils
To Make It: 
  1. Place the flax seeds in a pot with the water and heat it on low heat until it begins to thicken and form a gel. Make sure that you stir the mixture throughout to ensure that you have an even consistency. The longer it heats the thicker it will be.
  2. When your mixture is as thick as you want it to be turn off the heat and allow it to cool.
  3. To strain the mixture place a knee high panty hose over a cup and pour it over the pantyhose. Remove the pantyhose from the cup and squeeze it in a downward motion to strain the gel and separate it from the seeds.
  4. Add the grapefruit seed extract to the gel, stir it and store in an airtight container.
  5. You can use the gel as is to detangle provided that it is not too thick or you can add the gel to a spray bottle and add water until it is thin enough to spray. Remember to shake well before each use.
Remember that this mixture must be stored in the fridge and will last for about 3 weeks.
Enjoy these detangler recipes and as always remember to have love, peace and curly haired bliss.
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Product Review: TRESemme Natural Nourishing Conditioner

I think I have a new favorite conditioner. I was catching up on my natural hair blog reading this weekend and came across a post by Mahogany Curls about the product change in TRESemme Natural Nourishing Conditioner.  I picked up a bottle at Walmart and gave it try. Mahogany, you were absolutely right: this conditioner made my already soft hair even softer.







I had to try this product twice to figure out the perfect match up with my styling products. The first time I used it I shampooed with Head and Shoulders to help combat some dandruff issues I was having. That resulted in flaky, stripped hair. No matter how much conditioner I put on it, my hair was dry and stiff. The second time I used it, I used it to cowash with only. I wet my hair and then pulled out small sections that I applied conditioner to, detangled and twisted. I repeated this all over my head and left in for about 10 minutes. The conditioner gave my hair great slip for detangling, much like Hello Hydration.


Next, I gently rinsed it out using lukewarm water by first rinsing the twists to get as much out as I could and then going back and untwisting each section and rinsing again. My hair was very moisturized and easy to style. Finally, I used some Shea Moisture Curl Milk and applied to each twist I detangled and twisted my hair back up.


I have to give it to TRESemme, they have created another conditioner that will rival Herbal Essence in results. For more information about the Natural Nourishing Conditioner, visit http://www.tresemme.com/Products/Naturals/Naturals-Moisture-Conditioner/#-two.


To see Mahogany's video review of the product, see below
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Staple Product: Conditioners (Updated)


Hey there curlies! Here's my updated list of conditioners that I recommend for natural hair or transitioners. Remember to check your conditioner labels for shea butter, water, and oils. These are key ingredients that will ensure hydrated hair.



My Favorite Conditioners
Shea Moisture  Organic 
$9.99 at Target, Walgreens and Walmart
Cowashing, daily conditioning; extremely hydrating
V05 Moisture Milk Conditioner
Less than $.99 at any store
Cowashing, daily leave-in; great slip, decent hydration
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Conditioner ($2.99 at Walmart)
$2.99 at Walmart or any other store
Cowashing, combating frizz; super hydrating, great slip
Taliah Waajid Enhancing Herbal Conditioner ($8.99)
$8.99 at Walmart or any beauty supply store
Cowashing, deep conditioning; great for transitioners needing extra moisture
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration (My FAVORITE conditioner - $2.84 at Walmart)
Less than $3.00 at any store
The best all-around conditioner; great slip and super hydrating
Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner ($5.50 at Walmart)
$5.50 at any store
Cowashing, deep conditioning; great slip; great for those needing more protein
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