Jessiebanana

I've read a few places here that you absolutely should not use soap on curly hair and a few other murmurs about pH. I currently use and really like the Beautiful Curls Nurturing Shampoo and it contains "Saponified Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)".

Am I really being terrible to my hair using this product? I like that it's fragrance and essential oil free (sensitive scalp) and doesn't leave my hair feeling stripped.

My hair is 3c/4a and I recently cut off a ton of flat ironing damage, so I'd like to take care of it from here on out.

curlypearl

Hi Jessiebanana, If there's one thing I've learned from year's on this site - it's that there's no "one size fits all." If you have something that works for you and you like how it is making your hair look and behave, then it's good for you!

Some of us use soap, some sulfate shampoo, some low poo, some no poo, some acv rinses, etc. It has to do with the condition your hair is in to start with, and whether your hair is porous or not, colored or not, etc. I personally love the Beautiful Curls products, especially the strengthening conditioner.

Good luck and have fun!

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2/c and some 3A. Modified CG.
Highly porous. Color over grey.
Best 1st day method: Super Soaker
Protein treatment HG: Curl Junkie Repair Me
Conditioners: Curl Junkie Beauticurls Strengthening Conditioner,
Deep condish: Curl Junkie Curl Rehab
Stylers:Curl Junkie CCCC or CCCL
in combo with a gel, usually KCCC
Trying Curl Keeper - still experimenting

Every day is a gift

msg

I use a sulfate shampoo that I found is gentler than any lo-poo I have ever tried. I say do what works! If you are worried, put conditioner on the length of your hair and only shampoo the roots or try a pre-poo.

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FIA: 2b-c/f/i, normal porosity/elasticity I think?

Current favs:
lo-poo: Giovanni
Co-Wash: V05 Kiwi Lime
RO: CJ Beauticurls,
LI: Ouidad Botanical Boost
PT/DT: Emergencee, Biolage Condish Balm
Stylers: LALSG, Aussome Volume Gel

curlymegs21

msg: Which shampoo are you using? I'm looking for a gentle shampoo. I'm not sure I'm liking co-washing very well

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2c/3a
fine texture
normal porosity
normal elasticity
high density

& still trying to figure the rest out

dresdendoll

Nope, you should be just fine! I actually used that for a while, and it kinda dried me out, but if it works for you, that's great. It's supposed to be super gentle.

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2c/2b with some 2a, coarse, dense, thick, low porosity
Growing out a CL bob. Last significant haircut 12/2011.
CG again as of 7/20/12


Cleanser: BRÖÖ Hydrating Porter Shampoo
Conditioner: Darcy's Botanicals Pumpkin Conditioner
Styler: homemade coconut/aloe flax gel
Trying to make my own products!

all-natural products, MOISTURE, Mehandi henna, argan oil
PROTEIN, synthetic ingredients, heavy oils

Jessiebanana

Yeah I think I'm one of those people whose hair likes shampoo, which I guess is rare for a 3c/4a(?). My hair doesn't absorb moisture easily without it and it can get weighed down. I shampoo 2x per week.

I used Pantene as a kid and loved it. The only reason I stopped using it is because my scalp became hyper sensitive in super dry Portland and I wanted to get away from cones.

msg

Corrina777 turned me on to Curly Hair Solutions Treatment Shampoo. It makes my hair feel amazing, is gentle, and has only a few ingredients, all of which I can identify!

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FIA: 2b-c/f/i, normal porosity/elasticity I think?

Current favs:
lo-poo: Giovanni
Co-Wash: V05 Kiwi Lime
RO: CJ Beauticurls,
LI: Ouidad Botanical Boost
PT/DT: Emergencee, Biolage Condish Balm
Stylers: LALSG, Aussome Volume Gel

kimmidawn

+1 to what msg said, it's a great shampoo and my hair doesn't seem to mind one bit that it has sulfates.

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2b, fine texture, normal porosity & elasticity (CG as of 12/2011)

Low-poo: UFD Rich & Funky
Cowash: VO5 Kiwi Lime
RO: Tresemme Naturals, Aubrey Organics GPB, Ion Effective Care, MillCreek Keratin
PT/DT: IAgirl's PT, GVP CB
LI: KCKT, Cure Care, CJ CCCC Lite
Styling: Curl Keeper, As I Am Jelly, UFD Curly Magic, CJ Curl Queen, TIGI Strong Hold Mousse


http://public.fotki.com/kdawn12/


^^ day 1 of going CG; avatar = 6 months later

elissad

There definitely is no one size fits all routine for curlies. My biggest piece of advice is to use what works best for you. If for any reason you don't like what your hair looks like or how it feels then it's time to change up the routine and find what corrects the issue.

I go through waves of using sulfates, but ultimately my hair always rebels and prefers a no-sulfate routine. Again, it's what works best for me.

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mostly 3a/some 3b/2c at the nape
med-coarse and porous
Current routine:
Cleansing: Co-wash with V05, JCCC
Conditioners:AOHR
Leave-in: KCKT
Stylers: HESMU, Joiwhip
Protein Treatment: Ion effective care treatment

Jessiebanana

• Quote:

  Originally Posted by dresdendoll Nope, you should be just fine! I actually used that for a while, and it kinda dried me out, but if it works for you, that's great. It's supposed to be super gentle.

I find it super gentle and detangling if I use a pea size amount for my whole head! It makes my hair feel soft and springy.

curlymegs21

Awesome! I'll have to give it a try . Thanks. My hair just seems to like shampooing better than co-washing. Co-washing sometimes leaves my hair limp and flat looking.

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2c/3a
fine texture
normal porosity
normal elasticity
high density

& still trying to figure the rest out