so guys learning color treating my hair, my normal natural hair routine has required a complete overhaul. I had to eliminate some products and add new ones that work best with color treated or damaged hair. Although my hair isn’t damaged, color treated hair should be treated as such to avoid breakage and dullness of color.
Color Treated natural hair is by no means easy to maintain, but choosing the right products and keeping it as simple as possible should make the job much easier to handle.
here is the main products i use for my hair...
Detangling
Argan Oil Conditioner from Hask. I use this one in particular because it’s thick and has great slip, making it easier to get through any tangles with my large tooth comb and de-tangling tool.
You can find the full sized bottles at CVS, Walgreens,Walmart around $5.99
Tip: Remember to take it slow and be patient when de-tangling. Try not to get frustrated if you find a pesky little pixie knot (single strand knot) or 2. Keep a small rat tooth comb on hand to assist with those or a pair of scissors to remove the tiniest of resistant knots on your ends.
Wash
My bi-weekly shampoo of choice is shea moisture Curl and shine shampoo is a sulfate-free shampoo that gently cleanses while it hydrates and detangles hair for bouncy, healthy curls. It has coconut oil, silk protein & neem oil. Coconut oil hydrates and protects hair while reducing breakage. Silk protein smoothes hair for a soft, silky feel. Neem oil controls frizz while adding brilliant shine. it does lather up like crazy. Since I’ve been using this, I do notice a difference or should I say smoothness after washing. It’s not stripping but leaves my hair feeling soft and moisturized. This retails around $10.99-12.99 and you can find it at most mass retailers
Regular Conditioning
so what i use is Garnier Fructis Sleek n Shine Conditioner My curls have never looked better. They are well defined and frizz free even on very humid days. The best part is that it smells great and it is cheap (tip) when I roller set my hair and it gives a lot of moisture and shine. I never used it on dry hair though this retails around $3.99-5,99 at mass retailers
Deep Condition
Deep conditioning is the 1 step that hasn’t changed for me since coloring. I use regular ORS Conditioning Packs and likely always will. They’re just that good and I say “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. I normally grab these from Walgreens or CVS for about $1.39 per pack. Every once in a while, I’ll spring for the full bottle but I kind of like my little packets because it’s just enough and I can throw it in an overnight bag if needed
Daily Styling
Whenever my hair begins to feel dry, I just do a few light mists shea moisture curl n shine mist re-coil any frizzy looking curls by wrapping the hair around my finger. This mist is so fine, so I’m never worried about my curls reverting when using this, it adds just the right amount of moisture this retail at $9.99 at target,CVS,walgreens walmart and other retailers
then i use my favorite product shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie My hair stays moisturized for days (my go to styles are protective styles which I normally keep in a week at a time, sometimes two before frizz sets in). The scent is awesome - not overpowering at all & the price is right hear a Tip: if you use Eco styler or Shea moisture curl enhancing souffle which is a flax seed gel it does a good twist out or wash and go..and it reduces the frizz tremendously this retails at $10.99-12.99 at mass retailers
what is your favorite Product let me know???
