OK, I admit it - ever since I went natural I've become a product snob. I read ingredients now. When I see Sodium Laureth Sulfate, mineral oil, or petrolatum as key components of a hair product, I typically look the other way. But there's a valid reason why so many of us stay in the hair care aisles at Walgreens, CVS, Duane Reade, Target, and Walmart...affordability. For many of us, a $50 deep conditioning treatment just isn't within our means. And that's OK - because luckily there ARE some good products to be found at the drugstore. Here are my top picks.
Pantene Breakage Defense Deep Conditioning Mask
Pantene's Relaxed and Natural and Breakage Defense lines are specifically meant for women of color, and this natural head found herself quite pleasantly surprised at the results. A deliciously scented, rich deep conditioner, this product left my hair light, fluffy, and had enough slip for me to comb out my tangles easily. Good stuff, and this usually retails for $6 or thereabouts.
Mizani is a brand known and loved by many, and their new True Textures line promises to reach out to those with naturally curly hair. The True Textures Curl Replenish Intense Moisturizing Mask promises to infuse brittle hair with intense moisture, all the better to tame the frizzies and restore order to your natural hair. The True Textures ranges from $14 to $20.
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Cantu is no secret to natural hair divas! This line seems to be exclusively sold on Drugstore.com, and it's the bee's knees as far as drugstore products for natural textured hair goes. Cantu is rich, moisturizing, and costs $4.99. Who loves ya, baby!
If you've been watching this space, you're probably familiar with Roots of Nature - the brand endorsed by En Vogue, brought to you by SoftSheen Carson. This hair care line uses natural ingredients like tea tree and wheat protein to strengthen and protect your hair. The Reconstructing Deep Treatment is rich and nourishing, and would work well for relaxed hair as well as natural.
What's your favorite drugstore conditioner?
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By: Sheryl on 3/04/2010 7:13PM
The Cantu line is sold in Wal-Mart. I have seen it, and wondered about how it would work. I will try it next time....THANKS!!
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By: All Winners LOVE Winners on 3/04/2010 10:48PM
WEALTHy ONE Is Taken HOWEVER Thanks 4 your ADMRation!
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By: Angellight on 3/05/2010 8:24AM
Let me introuduce you to a state of the art all natural hair line with the inclusion of the highly prized Argan or Moroccan Oil! Natures' Natural 6-Plus Leave in Conditioner with moroccan oil is desined to bring Pure Moisture to the hair, rebuilds split ends, repairs, reconstructs and rejuvinates the hair. Their "Twist and Grow Loc Gel", which I tried, and I am very excited and pleased. The twists set in two hours and gave me a tight pattern to my hair. Overnight when I untwisted my hair, I got a very defined, shiny, twist out. Some of the strands of my hair are so defined it looks like the hair one purchases for weaving. My hair has never been that defined, even when I use Ms. Jessie's and the Price is reasonable too (2oz Jar, $5.00)! Nature's Natural state that the ingredients in the Twist & Grow Loc Gel is "designed to strengthen, repair and bring fullness to each strand of hair and stop frizzes." I can attest to the fact that it really eliminates frizzes. I have very kinky, 4B hair and this gel worked a miracle on my hair. This is an amazing gel! It looks as if I went under a dryer, I did not! She also carries a Sheen Hold, $7.50, which I plan to be trying in the very near future. She states that this special spray brings extra ordinary shine and hold to all hair textures!
Another product that I have tried is Aloe Conditioning Moisture Mist, one of Nature's Natural's most popular products for twists and locs, which is literally "liquid gold", as it has the very higly prized argan or morrocan oil in its formulaztion. Chatto is the only one using this highly prized oil in her products. EVERY TIME YOU USE ALOE CONDITIONING MOISTURE MIST, YOU ARE LITERALLY INFUSING STRENGTH and Moisture INTO YOUR HAIR, and it detangles too! In comparasion I had used the Jane Carter's Revitalizing Moisture for a daily spritz which made my hair frizzy and tangled. The Aloe Moisture Mist detangles the hair when used.
For wash & gos she offers "6-Plus Formula 1" to bring out the curl pattern in naturally curly and wavy hair. For tighter curls it brings moisture and manageability.
All I can say about Nature's Natural Hair products is look out Miss Jessie's!
To see all of Nature's Natural Products Go to: www.chatto.com
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By: MRT on 3/08/2010 8:04PM
You can always tell the difference between someone who is giving good information on products to use to the benefit of the consumer and those selling products to make a buck!
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By: MRT on 3/07/2010 9:30AM
CANTU is also sold at Target stores. I use the product. It is great for men as well!!
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By: Robin on 3/11/2010 12:45PM
I saw the first 3 product lines (Pantene, Mizani and CANTU) in Beauty 4 U shops (Maryland). I was wondering how well these products worked on natural hair.
Now I'll check them out. Thanks!!!
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By: Redd on 3/15/2010 8:59AM
I use the Pantene Deep conditioner. I have also used Shea Butter it leaves my hair really soft.
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By: Windy on 3/29/2010 6:55PM
I don't hear alot of women talking about Aphogee hair care products. I friend of my who's a hairdresser hipped me to this product years ago. I stopped using it a few years ago. Since then I've tried several other product lines until I found Olive Oil. I use the relaxer, mayo/deep conditioners, hair lotion, carrot oil and sheen spray. I rediscovered Aphogee during the holidays and absolutely love it. Still use the Olive Oil relaxer and hair lotion though - they are the truth ladies. If you're looking for a product treatment line that will restore damaged hair and stretch your perm then Aphogee is the key.
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