I can't live without my....

What are some of your favorite product(s) that you can't live without and why?

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle conditioner. This has been the ONE constant product that I've been using since I went natural. If they changed the formula and it didn't work for me anymore, that would be my only reason for leaving. Otherwise, this has been my staple leave-in, co-wash for over a year now.

Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner

I went to Jamaica a few weeks ago and packing lightly was hard. The conditioner was the ONLY hair product I took with me. I used it to cowash and if my hair feels a little dry I just leave some in..I love that stuff.

I can't go without my henna, and other Auyveda powders. I MUST have Giovanni Direct leave-in and coconut oil (the two are the bomb together). But the cherry on top is when I mix Giovanni with a little vegetable glycerine in the summer and my hair soaks up the moisture like crazy. Just a tiny bit of glycerine will help.

DevaCare One, Shea, or henna...

This is a tough one...but if i were forced to pick only 3, I cant live without my:
1. Aubrey organics White Camellia Ultra smoothing conditioner- full of slip. Its the only one that makes detangling so much easier and faster without loosing lots of hair!!
2. shea butter- This really moisturizes and protects your hair from dryness/brittleness and breakage. Also makes it soft.
3. coconut oil or olive oil- Makes my hair smooth,shiny and soft.

my top 4 would be herbal essences totally twisted conditioner, mixed chicks leave in conditioner, Beyond the zone noodle head curling creme, and suave humectant conditioner. Mixed chicks somewhat "holds" my styles I especially love it when I do a bantu knot out or when I do my wanna be coils. Totally twisted & suave are both amazing as soon as I put them in my hair its soo easy to detangle...easier than when I had a relaxer even. The curling creme I like to use when I do a wash and go because it really defines my curls but doesnt make them stiff.

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bevyboo628 wrote:my top 4 would be herbal essences totally twisted conditioner, mixed chicks leave in conditioner, Beyond the zone noodle head curling creme, and suave humectant conditioner. Mixed chicks somewhat "holds" my styles I especially love it when I do a bantu knot out or when I do my wanna be coils. Totally twisted & suave are both amazing as soon as I put them in my hair its soo easy to detangle...easier than when I had a relaxer even. The curling creme I like to use when I do a wash and go because it really defines my curls but doesnt make them stiff.

Hey Bevyboo628,
Does the noodle head curling cream eventually leave build up or flakes? Is it ever sticky?

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bevyboo628 wrote:my top 4 would be herbal essences totally twisted conditioner, mixed chicks leave in conditioner, Beyond the zone noodle head curling creme, and suave humectant conditioner. Mixed chicks somewhat "holds" my styles I especially love it when I do a bantu knot out or when I do my wanna be coils. Totally twisted & suave are both amazing as soon as I put them in my hair its soo easy to detangle...easier than when I had a relaxer even. The curling creme I like to use when I do a wash and go because it really defines my curls but doesnt make them stiff.

Hey Bevyboo628,
Does the noodle head curling cream eventually leave build up or flakes? Is it ever sticky?

I don't find it to be sticky. haven't experienced build up or flakes either. I only wear it for a 2-3 days though. so i don't know if thats why..You can only buy it at Sally's though.

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Castor Oil is my friend I haven't become a product junky as of yet but that will most likely change after I'm done with this P.P.Shedding.

o how can I forget? my satin pillowcase!

I can't love with-out my.......

Henna/Ayurvedic Powders (All Year)

Ayurvedic Hair Butter-Njoi Creations (winter)

Coconut Cream Hairdress-Njoi Creations (summer)

Nourshing Oil-Njoi Creations (to seal for summer,fall & spring)

Coconut Hair Milk leave in-Komaza (all year)

Almond Conditioning Shampoo-Komaza (all year)

Prana Green Tea Conditioner proteine free-Afroveda (all year)

Babassu Butter Love Dc-Christine Gant (all year)

Sweet Hair Milk leave in or Rinse-Christine Gant (Leave in/summer & fall) (Rinse/all year)

Honey Hair Mask-My Honey Child (summer/fall)

Malasses Dc-My Honey Child (after henna)

Herbal Honey Shampoo-Nu Nu Love Hand Mades (rinse henna out)

Herbal Tea Spritz-Nu Nu Love Hand Mades ( when ever I have tangles)

Kissi Seed Pro V Rinse-Afroveda (all year)

Rhassoul Herbal Shampoo Bar-Christine Gant (all year)

Herbal Hair Butter & Herbal Hair Oil-Christine Gant (all year)

Claudies End Treatment #2 (to seal for winter)

Super Silky-Karens Body Beautiful (fall)

Hair Nectar-Karens Body Beautiful (winter/spring)

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as of right now, i can't live without my aloe vera gel, 100% unrefined shea butter, EVCO, carol's daugher mimosa honey, loc butter, Tui Shampoo/Conditioner and Hair Milk. I know i can't live without co-wash, but am still experimenting with the right conditioner. Oh, and my silk wrap and satin pillowcase.

I can't live without
1. Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo
2. Giovanni Tea Tree Shampoo
3. Ultra Black Hair Deep Condition
4. Ultra Black Hair Lotion Creme Moisturizer
&
5. Blended Beauty Hair Products

+ henna & my extra large satin bonnet

@ Lita - wow! Your list had me cracking up!! Too funny!

Okay, I can't live without my shea butter (from nassab) and castor oil...for now! They both do the job wonderfully at keeping my hair moisturized, soft, and detangled. Castor oil is great for sealing also. My hair likes thicker oils and castor fits the bill perfectly. It also helps my hair grow in thicker, so that's an added bonus! I may revisit this section after I've spent some time w/henna and giovanni 50/50 shampoo (which I tried for the first time Sat and LOVED it!! Very moisturizing for a shampoo. I had to take a double look to make sure I didn't accidently squirt conditioner in my hand [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] !!).

Coconut Oil
Satin Cap
Elucence
Henna
Baking Soda/Brown Sugar
Honey & Olive Oil

JoyCurl wrote:Coconut Oil
Satin Cap
Elucence
Henna
Baking Soda/Brown Sugar
Honey & Olive Oil

What do you do with the baking soda/brown sugar??

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Tam wrote:@ Lita - wow! Your list had me cracking up!! Too funny!

Okay, I can't live without my shea butter (from nassab) and castor oil...for now! They both do the job wonderfully at keeping my hair moisturized, soft, and detangled. Castor oil is great for sealing also. My hair likes thicker oils and castor fits the bill perfectly. It also helps my hair grow in thicker, so that's an added bonus! I may revisit this section after I've spent some time w/henna and giovanni 50/50 shampoo (which I tried for the first time Sat and LOVED it!! Very moisturizing for a shampoo. I had to take a double look to make sure I didn't accidently squirt conditioner in my hand [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] !!).

I have been meaning to get some more Jamaican Black Castor oil, it does help with thickness and growth. it is a part of a really MEAN powerful hair growth oil I make. (Yeah I overa did it, but it worked.)

Any Aubrey's conditioner (they only have ingredients you can pronounce!!) and Karen's Body Beautiful Super Silky... KCCC or Aubrey's B5 are great to have around, too!! Only natural products for me:)

Trader Joes Nourish
Qhemet Biologics Heavy Cream
Aubrey Organics Green Tea Shampoo
A gel product like- KCCC or Ecostyler Krystal
Any good oil such as- Argan Oil, Coconut Oil (My fave is Hairveda Vatika Oil!) , Kalahari Oil, or oil blend like Afroveda Growth Oil
and the newly inducted= Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Milk!!
Plus...Henna!! although its long overdue to be done!

BOW there it is! Oh and Shea butter or shea butter based products for my skin

Coconut Oil!