For those with Afro-(curly/coily)textured hair

[LipglossQueen]

I've tried some of the Elasta QP products and so far I like it! I bought the Creme Conditioning Shampoo which is good for hard water areas, the Motions seemed to give more slip but this one seems more gentle. I also got the H-Two which is good and the Recovery which I prefer to my usual ORS Olive Oil Lotion.

On a side note I feel like my hairs growing, it fits so neatly and smoothly in a low bun when it's all wet and curly which is unusual!

 

[MBenita]

??? - what are Dominican hair products? Is that the brand name or what?

My hair, thank you ancestors, is really thick. I've done a little of everything (from Jherri Curls to perms - I permed over a Jherri Curl, you wanna talk about bald!, natural to braids, weaves, blond, permed, etc) and it grows back without much of a problem. I retouch about every 6-weeks but really need to focus on better hair products.

I know products where any type of alcohol (ie: cetyl, etc) is listed at the top of the ingredient list means that the concentration of alcohol is higher, and therefore, more drying to my hair. (My cousin is a developer for L'Oreal...I learned alot from him).

The two products I have used for years, mainly due to skin allergies to the "stuff" in mainstream products, is Tegrin and Black Soap (both used to treat psoriasis).

 

[LipglossQueen]

Dominican products are just products that are from the Dominican Republic like Lacio Lacio, Miss Keys 10 en 1 to name a few, Salerm products are popular but they're actually made in Spain.

I think cetyl alchol is a good, something about having fatty acids, I'm not sure. In terms of better hair products as far as deep treatment/mild protein conditioners I cannot highly recommend ORS Hair Mayonnaise; it's a miracle I tell ya and I managed to pick up a huge tub with 25% extra at the same price.

 

[monniej]

i started letting my hair go natural when someone took a picture of me from behind and i could see my scalp. i cut it down to about 2" about 2 1/2 years ago and now it's past shoulder length when stretched out. this is my regime:

wash weekly with pantene prov shampoo for women of color.

deep condition weekly with queen helene cholesterol conditioner.

rinse hair every other day and condition with pantene prov conditioner for women of color.

i never oil my scalp - it makes me itchy.

i use dark and lovely naturally honey hairdress on wet hair every other day.

follow with dark and lovely natually chamomile moisturizer.

follow that with john frieda silicone gel.

finish with john frieda secret weapon.

i always let me hair dry naturally - never use a blowdryer

on days that i don't rinse my hair i use secret weapon & chamomile moisturizer on dry hair - works like a charm!

once a month after washing and deep conditioning i plat my hair and clip my ends.

i've never been happier with my hair. thank goodness that we can now be ok with our hair the way that it grows from our heads!

 

[SumtingSweet]

Hey ya'll! There's a thread here for us! Yay! Anyways I stopped perming over a year ago and haven't looked back. My hair's thick and big. I dyed my hair at Aveda two months ago and I love it! My little routine is pretty simple and I rarely use products with silicones or sulfates. I only use shampoo when buildup is bad (doesn't happen often) or when my scalp just feels yucky. They dry out my hair pretty bad:

CW daily with TiGi Oatmeal n' Honey Conditioner (this smells soooo good..makes me want to eat it!)

My current leave-in is Aveda's Elixir and sometimes I use a little castor oil (I'm looking for something else though)

Clarify once a week with with baking soda and water

Rinse once a week with Apple Cider Vinegar

Deep Condition once a week with a mix of condish, castor oil, honey, and essential oils

Other products:

Aveda's Confixor and BeCurly Creme when I want a different look.

 

[Teresamachado]

Originally Posted by LOVECHIC I use Salerm products, Miss keys 10 en 1, and Silicon Mix. Holy sh*t I haven't heard of MISS KEY for a looooog time I remember the TV commercials......

I’m Dominican lol. I got to tell you Dominican hair products are great!

 

[LipglossQueen]

Originally Posted by monniej i started letting my hair go natural when someone took a picture of me from behind and i could see my scalp. i cut it down to about 2" about 2 1/2 years ago and now it's past shoulder length when stretched out. this is my regime:
wash weekly with pantene prov shampoo for women of color.

deep condition weekly with queen helene cholesterol conditioner.

rinse hair every other day and condition with pantene prov conditioner for women of color.

i never oil my scalp - it makes me itchy.

i use dark and lovely naturally honey hairdress on wet hair every other day.

follow with dark and lovely natually chamomile moisturizer.

follow that with john frieda silicone gel.

finish with john frieda secret weapon.

i always let me hair dry naturally - never use a blowdryer

on days that i don't rinse my hair i use secret weapon & chamomile moisturizer on dry hair - works like a charm!

once a month after washing and deep conditioning i plat my hair and clip my ends.

i've never been happier with my hair. thank goodness that we can now be ok with our hair the way that it grows from our heads!

I love that Honey Kissed Hairdress, it smells gorgeous.
Some products I'm currently loving are...

*Elasta QP Scalp Stimulating Shampoo

*SheaMoisture Leave In

*Elasta QP Glaze

Has anyone used...

1. Mizani Thermasmooth product line

2. Softsheen Carson Let's Jam Heat Styles Straightening Cream

3. Kids Organics Shea Butter Lotion (if so is it wet? I need something to slick my hair down because the Recovery doesn't work the same way the ORS Olive Oil Lotion does).

 

[monniej]

ladies i just found out from soft sheen that they are discontinuing my chamomile moisturizer and i must say i'm not too happy about that! my hair really needs a moisturizer to keep it from drying out and turning into straw. most moisturizers leave your hair with a damp clumpy feel, which i hate (reminds me of the 80s and jheri curls - yuck!). when this moisturizer dries it doesn't feel tacky, sticky or leave a greasy mess. i love this stuff and now i need to find something new. any suggestions? i though about trying quidad quencher, has anyone tried it? according to the curl chart i would be a 3c.

 

[monniej]

Bump

 

[Brownshugaz]

ORS Olive Oil Moisturizer is good

 

[LipglossQueen]

^^^Yep I love that stuff.

 

[gommiebears]

My current routine is wash my hair at least once a week. The shampoo I usually use is Elasta QP Shampoo for relaxed hair, Elucence Moisture Benefits shampoo or Creme of Nature shampoo,conditioner Lustrasilk Cholesterol or ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Pak, and leave in Biolage Hydra-Seal treatment. My current hair woes none at the moment. Just growing out my hair.

 

[monniej]

i got the ouidad moisturizer gel and i think i like it. i doesn't take much and my hair dries soft and light. no build up and rinses clean. i'm currently using it to replace the silicone gel that i thought might be making my hair alittle too dry. i definitely plan to re-order.

 

[Bronxcutie]

I just picked up some Wild Growth hair oil. I've heard it works wonders. I wish I had NEVER cut my hair last summer. Now I really miss it, lol Short hair really limits your styles.

 

[bare_footkid]

hey ladies! this is so helpful! i wonder if y'all can help me. im mixed-indian and black and have a mixed persons hair. it can be afro like-but its usually tight ringlet curls-think cuban hair. i want a kind product other than mousee that will keep my curls in and keep them soft and shiny. anyone know?

 

[Noir Sakura]

Hi girlies. I am currently transitioning back to my natural hair (I'm 10 weeks post relaxer) and wearing a wig this winter to protect my hair.

I do a CWC routine daily, but sometimes I stretch out the washings to every 2-3 days. My hair is naturally very thin, but dry, so I am always looking for moisturizing products.

My favorite products so far are

Suave Professional Humectant Conditioner

White Rain for Women of Color Intensive Moisturizing Conditioner

Pantene Relaxed and Natural Breakage Defense Line

ORS Carrot Oil

Kemi Oyl

 

[cinnamingirl]

ok so h

ok so how do you work the mtg into ur routine?

Originally Posted by claudia /img/forum/go_quote.gif hi, i am claudia from canada.
i have been using forever cream of nature and ORS mayonaise. i just started mane n tale shampoo and conditionner, i really like it. aslo, sulfur is good for hair grow.

i quit relaxing 2 years ago, now i am doing the crown and glory chalenge. i also just started using MTG, WGO and horsetail pill. i made the big chop and more on october. now my hair is neck lenth streched. i hope to have brastrap lenght by next may 07

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by bare_footkid /img/forum/go_quote.gif hey ladies! this is so helpful! i wonder if y'all can help me. im mixed-indian and black and have a mixed persons hair. it can be afro like-but its usually tight ringlet curls-think cuban hair. i want a kind product other than mousee that will keep my curls in and keep them soft and shiny. anyone know? hi bare footkid and welcome to mut. i'm monnie from michigan. i really like this product from ouidad called moisturizing gel. i does a really good job of controlling the frizz and making my hair look shiney and healthy. i also like john freida products, especially secret weapon. i use this on the days that i don't rinse or wash my hair.
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[TexasPearl22]

This is what I currently use for my 4a/b hair and yes.....I'm a product junkie

Shampoo & Conditioner

Kera Care's Dry and Itchy for dandruff

Biolage Ultra Hydrating -Ladies, I Loveeee this. It leaves the hair silky and my hair is thick and coarse.

Joico KPak- I suffered alot of damage so this helped with breakage and strengthen

Reconstructors/Protein Treatments

Joico KPak- shedding and breakage

ORS Mayo-shedding and breakage

Pre-Poo

Carrot Oil, EVOO, or Tea Tree Oil

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by TexasPearl22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is what I currently use for my 4a/b hair and yes.....I'm a product junkie
Shampoo & Conditioner

Kera Care's Dry and Itchy for dandruff

Biolage Ultra Hydrating -Ladies, I Loveeee this. It leaves the hair silky and my hair is thick and coarse.

Joico KPak- I suffered alot of damage so this helped with breakage and strengthen

Reconstructors/Protein Treatments

Joico KPak- shedding and breakage

ORS Mayo-shedding and breakage

Pre-Poo

Carrot Oil, EVOO, or Tea Tree Oil

texaspearl, please share your regime. i'm particularly interested in how and how often you use your treatments and oils! thanks!