Products I used on my hair

This post is long overdue and I apologize for taking this long to bring it to you ladies. Straight onto it...

Wash/es (shampoos and DIYs) 

 The Schwarzkopf smooth'n shine shampoo which I bought at dischem. It is very affordable and it does do the job. Lets just say it works like a shampoo, it strips out all the product build up both on the scalp and the hair strands. Nnnnot something I'll buy again , not because it's bad but only because I've had better.

The Afro Botanics Repairing (non-sulfate) shampoo. I bought this on Afro Botanics online store. Affordable too. This shampoo is very delicate on hair but very efficient when it come to removing the build up on the scalp. A little goes a long way with this bad boy right here. When I first got it, I was like uuuuhh!! But yeah, I still have it and it'll be long before I get another one. I definitely will be buying this  one again when I feel I need a gentle shampoo. 

Organic root simulator olive oil creamy  shampoo.  I really like this one, it is my favorite. I bought this one earlier last year during my relaxer days. It is a bit pricey yes but it works wonders for someone like me who prefers a thorough clean scalp. I have a problem with scalp build up, my whole head just breaks out when my scalp is dirty and this creamy sweetheart here knows how to take care of it. This is the shampoo that inspired me to write a post on "My  shampoo experience" post. check it out here http://naturallycoiledsa.blogspot.co.za/2015/07/my-shampoo-experience.html

Yes, I will be buying this one again in the future. 

DIY CLEANSERS

Apple cider vinegar rinse

As mentioned above, I suffer from break outs on my scalp, so I decided to stay a little bit away from harsh/chemicalized products and decided to strictly use an ACV as a cleanser to see if it can help with the breaking out problem. ACV is known to be good for:

• Balancing hair and scalp pH
•  Sealing the hair cuticle
• treating dandruff, itchy and dry scalp - anti-fungal 
• promotes hair growth
•  works as a natural detangler

I mix 1/3 to a bottle of water plus tea tree or peppermint essential oils and spray the mixture into my scalp and hair, then cover with plastic for about 20 minutes and rinse off with bearable hot water. I use bearable hot water because I'm low porosity so this aid in opening my hair cuticles to prepare them for my second rinse with ACV. That way my hair is able to absorb some of the goodness of ACV. 

Bentonite clay

Mud wash 

I have a post right here on my blog on mud was and conditioning. Be sure to check it out.  http://naturallycoiledsa.blogspot.co.za/2015/08/bentonite-clay-experience.html

Co-washes and deep conditioners 

I have always been using the Tresemme naturals conditioner and the VO5 give me moisture.  I really LOVE them both. I get these from clicks or dischem. I however repeatedly buy the tresemme only because I get more uses out of it. I add oils and honey to any of the two for deep conditioning. 

I this one as a protein treatment once a month. I am however staying away from the protein treatment for time being due to the protein overload I had around May - June. I'm still playing safe.

MOISTURIZERS 

I always used this raw Shea butter at night and cover with plastic because it can leave white residue on your hair. In the morning, the residue is gone, melted into my hair and my hair will be feeling very soft. It really feels like deep conditioning. 

SEALANTS 

I don't use much of the coconut oil on it's own directly onto my hair as it mimics protein when in contact with hair. I mix it with castor oil. 

NB: I have ordered new products (Aunt Jackie's) from Mzanzi Fro that I'll be trying out. I really credit this 10 months - 11 months of my journey to Afro Botanics. Their products have served me. salute!!!