Comments on: 5 Hair Product Ingredients You Can Totally Live Without

By: Zee_Gee

Zee_Gee — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:51:55 +0000

One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. That is, what works for some may not work for others. I have a type of 4c hair, and I could never understand why some people would tell me I didn’t know what I was talking about when I told them that water, generally speaking, was not the best moisturizer for my hair. On the other hand, unless I add additional moisture alongside the leave-in conditioner, my hair becomes dry very quickly. I use a natural hydrating shampoo and a natural hydrating leave-in conditioner. It’s simply not enough for MY hair, and it responds very well to the Shea Moisture C & H line of products. The curl enhancing smoothie is the best thing to happen to my hair since…the jeri curl. Hahahahahaha! I’ve been natural since 2000, and it’s only recently that I’ve begun to understand what MY hair needs. I don’t criticize hair products that don’t work for me simply because they don’t work for me. They do work for some people, even those loaded with chemicals. Also, regardless of what our hair texture is, even those professing to have the same type as you or I, don’t have the EXACT same type of hair. That the beauty of everyone’s uniqueness. It took me understanding and realizing my uniqueness to appreciate and love my hair (and anyone’s hair for that matter) the way it is. That’s what self-acceptance is all about. Okay, I’ll get off my soap box now .

By: cynhen@msn.com

cynhen@msn.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:02:06 +0000

I totally agree with all the comments regarding water, butter and oils. I am finding that the thick gels and butters were causing my hair to break off. Less is more on some type 4 hair and I plan to keep it as simple as possible.

By: Samanthascurlz

Samanthascurlz — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:36:36 +0000

I agree with everything especially the water. On the days I don’t wash my hair, I use my spray bottle full of water and basically spray my whole head until it’s wet. Nevertheless, it’s dumb because it ends up making my hair so dry! After reading this, I am going to lessen my spray bottle use and leave my poor locks alone.

By: newcurly09

newcurly09 — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:48:41 +0000

I love the curly cream from the Shea Moisture line with its coconut oil and silk protein. I have 4b hair and love to use it post wash.I think that different people’s hair responds to different things and we shouldn’t get so wrapped up with what other people use on their hair if it doesn’t work for us. Why stay in the closet. I for one will never spend $30 on Miss Jessie’s.

By: Hermione

Hermione — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:42:36 +0000

LUV THIS ARTICLE!!! Shea butter does nothing for my hair!!! I The Shea Moisture line sucks!! Its sticky and leaves a gummy feel to my hair. I will definitely pass on it. I have never cared for gels of any kind, so a definate pass on aloe vera jel in my hair. If I burn myself while cooking, yes; hair =NO! As far as the moisturizers, anytime I would ask someone or look it up on the net, I would never get a conclusive answer, so I pass on the moisturizers as well. Leave in condish and olive oil is what I do.

By: holcomb1298

holcomb1298 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:39 +0000

I am not entirely natural… YET. Reason being when I tried, I ended up using way too much product and going back to what worked. The simple stuff. I am a newbie, and yet I have been dealing with my curly hair since I discovered it as a teenager. My fall-back? Yes, I mix a little Aloe in with my hair gel, which I scrunch into my hair after a no-poo condition cleansing with cold rinse. But that is all I do. I tried Jojoba oil, which a straight hair beauty gave to me. HATED it!!!! I will have to try this Flax seed gel…. sounds awesome! Can it replace my non-natural hair gel completely?

By: chilid856

chilid856 — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:40:39 +0000

I have always felt that you should find out what works for your hair. Some of these products might not work for you but work for others. No as far as putting layers of products in your hair i agree with. have heard some naturals say find out what works best for you. If you want to try something new always buy a small size and experiment with it. That is what I do and I keep it simple. I have found that my hair like the Shea Moisture Hibiscus, coconut milk line and if I don’t want to use that. My hair also like the shea butter or coconut oil. I also have oils that I may or may not use, depends on what i want to use on that day. I use a spritz to refresh my hair in the morning. I also like the flax seed gel. I have learned what my hair likes and I make my own products to save even more money.

By: Priscilla Soares

Priscilla Soares — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:38:16 +0000

I thought this article was hilarious! I agree with it too. I don’t understand why some naturals feel like they have to use 5 different products on their hair, one on top of the other to achieve good results. I cannot do that. The simpler the better!

By: s.strawser

s.strawser — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:32:31 +0000

THANK YOU! You are not alone. I agree! In addition, I think that the whole process of “going natural” as it’s defined on many sites has become much more complicated, time consuming and involves way more products than are necessary….exactly the opposite of what I hoping to accomplish.

By: angellove_29

angellove_29 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:06:24 +0000

*resistant.. not resitant