Hey to all my beautiful naturalista's!
So it's been 3 weeks since the challenge has started and things are moving right along! I just wanted to take some time and share a couple of products that i'm using now and the products I've used before.
It hasn't been easy for me these past 10 months finding products that work well for my hair. I still can't even tell you what hair type I have because it's different all over. My biggest struggle was finding a shampoo to work for my hair. Before I B/C'd I never took into consideration that my hair may not be compatible with some of the products I used when i was relaxed. Below are just a few of the products I tried.
Yes boo, I was a product-junkie!!!
Before I get started, let me just say that because these products didn't work for me, doesn't mean they wont work for you! My sister's and my mother are natural and we all use different hair products. The reason why I had to stop using these shampoo's was because they did nothing to help maintain moisture in my hair. My hair would be so hard that I couldn't even rinse the remaining shampoo out my head. It was bad. Within the first few weeks I learned quickly sulfates were NOT my friend!!!
After that I decided to lay off the shampoo for a while and started co-washing. It was a complete change from using shampoo! Since conditioners are naturally meant to restore the moisture in your hair, what better way to maintain moisture by co-washing??! This is what I was using..
The H.E. totally twisted and apHogee were my least favorite because ... Well, I just didn't like them. The totally twisted left my hair a hard curly mess and that apHogee? I don't even think that is real conditioner, but I won't even go there lol. I had to kick those bad boys to the curb. I Mainly used the Cantu Shea Butter and One & Only Argon Conditioner up until recently.
The only thing that has stayed consistent with me throughout this journey has been the products on the right. The oil (to the far left) and my shea butter are absolutely God sent!!! Its the only oil that makes my hair soft without the oily residue. Only will I occasionally use the One & Only Curl Cream and the Wild Growth.
In January my hair started growing like wildfire and co-washing wasn't cutting it for me anymore. I was doing more protective styles and using more products on my hair and with the conditioner, it just wasn't breaking down the buildup from my scalp. I had seen multiple bloggers and YouTuber's do reviews for Chagrin Valley products and not once did I hear or see a negative review. I purchased the Butter Bar Conditioner to start off with. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! Did I say LOVE??? Okay.. So it's has been a good little minute since my hair has felt soft, healthy and moisturized after just washing. Ladies, I haven't looked back since and I promise you I wont!
Last week I purchased the Chamomile & Citrus shampoo bar. I haven't tried it yet but i'm definitely reviewing it when I do. These are the products I use when I wash my hair. First I do a apple cider vinegar rinse to help breakdown all the buildup. I then coat my hair with my Vitamin E Oil so help with the detangle process. I then wash my hair with the shampoo bar and condition with my vitamin E oil . The one thing I like most about the butter bar is that it can be used as a shampoo and conditioner.
Since this is a new routine with new products, I'm hoping this will help with my journey to maintain the moisture in my hair. I've noticed that the longer my hair gets it reacts differently to certain products. So far this is what's working to keep my hair in shape and i'm excited to see how this new regimen will turn out in the next two months!
Love Always,
Napturality101
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