Okay,

I'm just looking for some not so complex advice and tips on which products to use to help my hair grow and keep it looking shiney and moisturized. I really don't want to get into making recipes from home, but if they are really simple and truly benefit my hair type for moisture and/or growth I am willing to try it too, just please not so complex.

My hair is 4b, very thick and course, breaks off everytime I comb/pick it. I have extremely dry skin and scalp that is itchy and flakes. My hair is also extremely dry.

I wear it completely natural, been natural since August 2009 and have not gone back yet.

I liked what I saw on TreasuredLocks.com and I even tried the natural laxer. I loved it, but I didn't continue after the first 3-week application b/c it's quite expensive, but I will be doing it again. I liked the idea of the Emu Oil Shampoo and Conditioners, but like I mentioned before it is very expensive b/c of shipping and handling.

Does anyone WITH 4B/4A type hair know what I should try from store bought products. From places like Sally's Beauty Supply and/or Wal-Mart? Please I really need to hear from 4B/4A type hair who have tried store brought Products.

I heard about Aphogee and I like Cantu also, does anyone else have an idea about these products and other products that would be good for my hair. It doesn't matter if they are all natural or not, I just want something less expensive, easier to get to that will be really healthy for my hair in terms of moisture/conditiong and growth/strengthening.

Thanks in Advance for your help.