Products I Love
I do a lot of product reviews and though I might like a product a lot, it doesn’t mean that I will use it on a regular basis. Here are the products that are usually in my rotation. I have not reviewed a few of these, but I will update as I add reviews.
How do I choose my products?
- Must have a pleasant smell
- Must have mostly quality ingredients and no silicones (unless straightening)
- Must leave my hair feeling relatively soft
- Must be a reasonable price
- Available locally is a plus, but not a requirement
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Cowashing Conditioners:
Deep Conditioners:
SitriNillah Deep Conditioning Masque (Hairveda)
Jessicurl Weekly Deep Treatment
Curl Junkie Curl Rehab Moisturizing Treatment
Stylers:
Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Styling Gel with Sparkle lites
Leave in Conditioners:
Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk
Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Cream
Cleansers:
Moisturizers:
Aloe Vera Gel
Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Cream
Qhemet Biologics Olive and Honey Balm
Oils:
Jojoba Oil (Great for scalp)
Olive Oil (Great for oil rinsing)
Grapeseed Oil (very light, great for sealing ends)
Castor Oil (Great for oil rinsing)
Coconut oil (Great for scalp and sealing)
Red Palm Oil (Oil rinsing and scalp)
Pomades:
Aveda Anti Humetecant Pomade——————————————————–
Styling Combinations
The following are the different styles that I like to wear and what products I usually end up using for those styles.
Fingercoils:Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk and Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Styling Gel with Sparkle lites
Twists/Braids/Bantu Knots: Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk and any butter/creams
Wash n Go (very defined):Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk and KCCC, or Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk and Wet Set Pudding
Wash n Go (soft and slightly frizzy): Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk under Hairveda Whipped Gelly
Wash n Go (no frizz control): Any leave in or butter
Puff: Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk,Wet Set Pudding, Hairveda Almond Glaze for edges
Flat Ironing: Aveda Brilliant Damage Control, Aveda Anti Humetecant Pomade
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Have you ever tried or have heard anything about Boots Curl Creme? Its not sold in the US but its in the UK. I know you prefer investing in products that are available locally but I am trying to find natural women who have used this product. I have tried KCCC and am not a fan of it nor its price. I love the KCKT though, and you’re dead on with the AOHSR! I love Aubrey Organics. My goal is to find my staples and stop shopping!!!! So I am still on a hunt for a great shampoo and awesome curl defining product, be it gel, puddy, pudding, custard, cream or whatever is out there.
Love your site btw :->
I would like to know how to lengthen my hair? Thank you.
http://www.abonitascarf.com/ I saw these scarves and thought you might like them
Great Oil for Natural Hair Kelechi Oil; nassab.com
My favorite is the Jasmine
Hi Kcurly,
I am 14 years old and transitioning to natural hair. My hairline has been badly effected by relaxers and bad hair care. What do you recommend I use to get back a healthy, full hairline?
Hey everyone…I did the Big Chop last night and I love it…I have even started a blog about it…please check it out and let me know what you think! Any help with products is greatly appreciated!
http://web.me.com/ashley.floyd24/Site/Blog/Blog.html
hi, love your tips, tricks…and your hair! just wanted to know have u or anyone else had gr8 results from Dr. Miracle’s Hair Products?
K, I hate Dr Miracle and they will never get a dime of my money. Their advertising is deplorable.
Love your site!! Wondering do you use any type of bees wax on your finger coils so they don’t so much shrinkage. I’ve read that bees wax puts a little wgt on the hair therefore stopping some of the shrinkage. Any suggestions???
Your hair is lovely. What is the protein treatment that you use on your hair and how often do you use it?
Hi kcurly, Im transitioning since mid July,have the same thickness and I think texture of your hair,I’m not sure what pattern yet though because I haven’t bc yet but will soon. Anyway to help with transitioning I’ve just started using Wen cleansing conditioners,have you ever tried Wen? If so what did you think? I know it’s all natural and have oils and styling creams in the line aswell as a few other prouducts. So far I’ve Bern using the tea tree because I’ve had itchy scalp issues with dandruff for years and decided I wanted to stomp thus out once and for all along with and unnatural chemicals in my hair. This is the first tea tree hair prouduct that actually seems to be working! I haven’t seen dandruff since I started using it and the itchiness has lowered considerably! Although this could be attributed to me sleeping with a satin cap on instead of wrapping like I used to,the wrapping may have been causing my scalp to sweat and maybe excess moisture and fungus,etc. The tea tree really tingles my scalp too which I looove and can’t get from a lot of other tea tree prouducts that say they do. I ordered the tea tree oil to do an overnight treatment and also will be trying another flavor soon called fig that’s supposed to be really great for dry,thicker,kinky textured hair types. Also when you wash your hair do you part it up in 4 and do it section by section? My hair is thick and while I’m transitioning thus us the only way I can handle it and I’m wondering if this is the normal way natural hair us washed anyway to avoid having a big jumbled tangled ball on top of our heads? Love your blog, i’m learning a lot!
Oh p.s. I’m using the Wen because I’ve always heard shampooing isn’t good for your hair because it strips it but can you just continue without soap at all as a natural?
What protein treatments, if any, do you recommend?
Thank you. Your product reviews are educational$.
Have you ever tried the natural hair care line “Uncle Funky” ive heard her products are very good and she also has some sort of curl define that a lot of naturals on YT say is great……just curious….
shika, no I have not ever tried Uncle Funky though I’ve heard good things!
Have you ever tried Herbal Essense’s “Hello Hydration” Conditioner? Its about $3.50, you can buy it anywhere. I used it for the first time 2 days ago, and instantly loved everything about it. Its not goopy. It doesn’t take a lot. And my hair instantly felt different.
Kcurly: Just curious, what is your take on sunscreens for the hair? I spend a lot of time outdoors in the spring/summer and will need something to protect my hair. I was unable to find out anything on other blogs. Thanks!
This list is very helpful(well organized). I have been doing a lot of research on the internet and I have been feeling a little product overload. So thank you for a natural newbie.
Chrissie
transitioning is a lot of work – I have yet to locate any off the shelf product that works for all of my hair – 3 different grades on 1 head – so I mix and pray – professional shops do not seem to have a clue and since they do not stand to profit from my choice offer very little advice
I have not permed my hair since, October 2009… I love my natural hair.. I am quite sure by now all of the perm has “Grown Out” BUT, I too notice different textures to my hair… This is very frustrating.. I am concerned in regards to.. If I should cut DOWN the STRAIGHT HAIR…OR will it eventually change… I too notice that my hair is extremely dry… TRANSITION IS SO… the right word for this process. any comments or suggestions are appreciated… FYI: I have nevver did the BC…
I have a 7 year old daughter that is natural and tender headed .I have a hard time combing her hair what can I use to soften it up so I can comb it with out making her cry.
Hi, KCurly,
I love your site! I have been transitioning for about a year now and notice that I have two hair textures. I am still in the process of trying to find what works. I have tried braid outs, but it makes my hair look funny cause of the dryness. If you have any suggestions please don’t hesitate.
Thanks!!
Hi KCurly, why is that you hate Dr. Miracles products? Thanks
I LOVE your hair! I follow your blog because it’s so hard to find a natural beautiful who has a similar hair texture to mine! So thank you for this blog! Well, I see you use Karen’s Body Beautiful Hair Milk in your styling techniques. I mostly wear my hair in two strand twists as a protective style and your two strand min-twists are absolutely beautiful. For twists you state that you use KBB Hair Milk and “any butters/cream.” Right now I am using Bee Mine curly butter. What do you think about Bee Mine curly butter vs. KBB for twists?
Cotton Blossom, I will be using the bee mine curly butter for the first time today. Keep an eye out for the review. I haven’t ordered KBB in awhile but I would probably still use some kind of leave in under the curly butter.
Thank you so much! Right now I am using Neutrogena Silk-Touch Leave-In but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Giovanni Smooth As Silk! I will keep my eye out for your review on Bee Mine’s Curly Butter
Kcurly, I am just starting out my transitioning adventure and I have been exploring your site extensively for the past three days. I’m trying to purchase some really good products so that I can start off on the right foot. Can you tell me which DC product you would recommend that has protein, oils, and a stimulant? Also, is Aloe Vera a protein or a moisturizer? I’m not really clear on that.
Hi KCurly!
First off I just want to say that I love love love your site! It is really wonderful and I have learned sooooo much!!! So thank you for taking the time to create it for us new-naturals!
And I have a question, have you ever used anything by Shea Moisture? I was looking at their ingredients and they have a lot of great things so I was wondering if you have used it, and if so what did you thing about it?
Jade, check out the product review section. I’ve reviewed one Shea Moisture product and plan on trying out more in the future.