Comments on: Naturally Curly on a College Budget

By: Rizados

*Rizados* — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:26:08 +0000

In August I’m going to check out this “borrowing” method because EVOO is not cheap.

By: J Harris-Trotter

J Harris-Trotter — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:41:32 +0000

I will say the best thing are generic products, and Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint soap. The soap you have to dilute it anyway, it’s sulfate free, and you can add a little bit of oil to it. Suave is one of the best generics I’ve seen, and you can add a little bit of honey, melted shea butter, aloe vera and voila you have a great deep conditioner. I’m a type 4a, with some 4b in the crown, and I know that it’s hard to keep the hair moisturized. Vitamin E has been my friend before (I’m transitioning), and it worked well mixed with shea butter. Just some helpful tips from someone who too had to be on a big budget in school.

By: Monica Giglio

Monica Giglio — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:50:21 +0000

PlaidGab, I am 3b too! What are you using, since I’d really like to save some $$!!

By: PlaidGab

PlaidGab — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:35:24 +0000

I’ve managed to find just about my whole routine for under $10 - except the shampoo. My two conditioners and gel cost about $2 each, and they work great on my hair! I’m a 3b, so I needed a sulfate-free shampoo, which cost me about 7-8$.

I think cheap products are out there, you just might need to look. Of course, it’s probably harder for a 4b going natural. Great article!

By: Rhonda Carson

Rhonda Carson — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:19:43 +0000

Congratulations on your first Naturally Curly article Evelyn.

Check out Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner from the Vitamin Shoppe for $8.32. Add a little extra virgin olive oil for a wondering deep conditioning treatment.

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By: Paraty

Paraty — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:56:12 +0000

Great article Evelyn! I wish I had something like this when I first went natural my senior year of college. I didn’t have a proper moisturizer until 6 months in after doing lots of research on forums. I remember going on an impulsive “midnight run” to Whole Foods after reading an article on exactly what I would need to keep my natural hair healthy. Thereafter, I had to learn how to budget (crunching numbers with receipts in my hand) because those products were not cheap :} Definitely give the ACV rinse a try after cleansing. It helps to seal cuticles and restore the acidic ph level to the hair. I add mine to a spritz bottle and spray sections so that it’s less messy. Looking forward to more of your articles!

By: evelyn

evelyn — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:20:12 +0000

thanks aello! i TOTALLY forgot about “borrowing”….lol.

i appreciate it!

-evelyn

By: Aello

Aello — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:20:26 +0000

you might want to mention things you can “borrow” from the dinning halls if you’re on a meal plan ^_^. I’m notorious for putting olive oil in those little airplane bottles and sneaking out with it! Honey and banana are a great ingredients for a homemade deep conditioner or a study snack.

By: Sarah Beckworth

Sarah Beckworth — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:04:57 +0000

Yay i’m your first comment ever! As you have learned over the past 8-ish months of being my roommate i complain about my hair all the time (usually wishing i could make it perfect with just the snap of a finger) but in the past few years i have begun to get over my whole “i wish i had straight hair like every other blonde” thing and have started to embrace the curl. Your advice is totally on the mark and i cant wait to see what new and interesting products you’ll have to teach me about in the future

<3 Ebony and Ivory for Life