college hair crisis

Im new to the site, and I'm just trying to get opinions on products. My hair is 3c i ve been natural since th 8th grade and im a senior in college now, which means money is a big concern for me. I wear my hair curly alot but it frustrates me so I straighten whenever I get the time but I want to start over new. Just wanted to know any products thats would help with frizz, shine, and texture.. i ve bought some stuff and it made my hair VERY DRY [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I go to school in a small town so im limited on everything until i make it back home. Any suggestions products shampoo conditioner styling creme,maybe even styling suggestions,where I can find coupons etc.

PS. I attend Univeristy of Alabama. anyone close by with info or advice.. would be greatly appreciated

A great shampoo that I have begun to use is the Tea Tree Shampoo by Giovanni. You can get it from Walmart for about 8 dollars. It has no sulfates and is not drying to the hair so you will have less frizz. I go to school in a small city in Alabama too so I know how it is. lol

I agree about the Tea Tree Shampoo; that's the only one I'm using right now. A couple of really good conditioners are Herbal Essences Totally Twisted, Hello Hydration (the most popular), and I think Long Term Relationship. They cost less than the Giovanni and they're not loaded down with 'cones. I think the big bottles are about $5-$6 in Target. The smaller ones will run you about $3.50, I think. They'll only be maybe a dollar more each in the drug store. The Hello Hydration is very moisturizing.

Thanks Ladies!! i'm going to try these products and do a twist and curl.. I'l post pictures to show the results

Great, good luck!! Can't wait to see your results!

You're welcome!

Hey Girl I'm in college too at Morgan State Uni. I know exactly what its like to be tight on cash....

so for some nice "inexpensive" products a must buy for you needs to be Hello Hydration Conditioner!
- This will make your 3C hair ( same type as mine) amazingly soft !! Um you might even want to use a bit as a leave in for your twist out hair styles!

- Another fave of mine is the Cantu Shea Butter Leave it... - this might leave some residue so try it out - if you don't mind not mixing it with any other products.

- hmm and last but not least - try some good coconut oil !
This stuff is cheap and always saves my hair from being really dry in the winter time. ( try the indian brand Vatika ) it works wonders and its only $2.99 !

- I hope this helps!

Hi Shake!

My family is from Tuscaloosa/Hulls so I understand. Try the T.J.Maxx/Marshalls for Giovanni products, they tend to have them cheaper than Target. I like Dr. Bonner's shampoo becomes it has a lot of oils in it. You mix it with water so a little goes a long way. It can be purchased in Target or a Health Food Store, Walmart may even have it.

I will call my cousin for you. She has taken me to a few BSS, but I could not tell you where they are.

labon10 wrote:Hi Shake!

My family is from Tuscaloosa/Hulls so I understand. Try the T.J.Maxx/Marshalls for Giovanni products, they tend to have them cheaper than Target. I like Dr. Bonner's shampoo becomes it has a lot of oils in it. You mix it with water so a little goes a long way. It can be purchased in Target or a Health Food Store, Walmart may even have it.

I will call my cousin for you. She has taken me to a few BSS, but I could not tell you where they are.

I'm going to have to suck it up and hit T.J. Maxx/Marshalls. I get hives if I'm in there too long (well not really, but all that searching is not for me! ) I know they have hair products, but if there's the possibility I'll find my Direct Leave-in for less, I am there!

Drug store favs of mine (for my daughters hair, 4A/3C), all under $10

Hello Hydration conditioner!!!! <--- (around $6 for a big thing of it)

Organix Coconut Milk shampoo & conditioner ($7 each, usually buy one get one free at kroger)

Aussie Moist Shampoo & conditioner (I think around $3 each)

Giovanni Direct Leave-in ($5 TJ MAXX/Marshalls)

GVP Conditioning Balm ($6 Sally's)

Coconut oil (whole goods, viatmin shoppe, health food store, etc around $8 I believe)

Shea butter (BSS 1/2lb $5)

Kids Organics Shea butter detangling lotion (I think I got the name right, I think it's around $5)

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!