Jacksgirl04

Forgive me if this is posted somewhere, I haven't been able to find it. If you know where the thread is, please link it for me

Anywho, I am trying to be CG but also silicone-, sulfate-, protein-free. I can't afford to keep buying all these products online especially for the size of them and the length and thickness of my hair. I'd love to find some cheaper drugstore/Sallys alternatives.

I currently have on my list to try...

• VO5 Blackberry Sage Tea Therapy Revitalizing Conditioner
• VO5 Tangering Tickle Conditioner
• As I Am Leave-In Conditioner
• L'Oreal Paris Eversleek Reparative Smoothing Conditioner
• L'Oreal Paris Evercreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System Intense Nourishing Conditioner
• GVP Conditioning Balm

seamelody14

Here are some of my favorites:

Kinky Curly Knot Today (don't know if this counts as budget)
Whole Foods 365 conditioner for co-washing
Shea Moisture shampoos
shampoo bars
coconut oil

Also very popular:
suave coconut conditioner for cowashing
tresemme naturals conditioner
la looks gel
giovanni products

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2a/b
medium/thick
high porosity (from coloring)

Shampoo: Mop Top Gentle Shampoo
Co-wash: Chistophe Robin Lemon Cleansing Cream
RO: CJ strengthening, Kenra moisturizing
LI: Jessicurl Aloeba
DT: CJ rehab, Christophe Robin Prickly Pear Mask
PT: SS protein treatment, Ouidad 12 minute
Stylers: Jessicurl RR, SS Firm Hold Gel
Oils: caudalie, sweet almond

bookgirl

I'm a newbie too, but of the items on your to-try list, I have used the L'Oreal EverCreme Intense Nourishing Conditioner and so far am really liking it as a rinse-out conditioner. It is very moisturizing and smells great. Available at drugstores, often with frequent sales, and well worth trying.

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2c, fine, extremely dense, color-treated, high porosity. Medium length (longest layer just grazes my shoulders).

mod-CG since 10/12

anonymous_125408

If you ever need to do a low-poo, CVS Baby Wash is great. The main surfactant is Decyl Glucoside which isn't super common to see on it's own, usually it's used as a complementary ingredient, but it's very mild and recommended for sensitive skin. At the same time, it is one of the few non-ionic non-sulfate options that actually gives you a great lather and can remove product build up! A couple things to note, this product has some acidity, and has a high amount of humectant. Although that pretty much just rinses off so I'm not sure it does much when used in shampoo.

Coconut oil is pretty cheap and is a great deep treatment. Also, the gelatin protein treatment is super cheap and effective. Depending on your hair type of course.

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2a/b, high porosity, fine strands, average density, just about shoulder blade length

My hair loves moisture!

currently mod-cg , using low-poo and not totally cone-free yet. I'll get there though!

Geek_Chic

This is probably the thread you're thinking of, although since it's 5 years old now, many of the products have been discontinued: Curlies on a Budget...

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CG since 11/2011
2c /3a F /Mii, low porosity

Spring Products /Routine:
Clarifying: ACV rinses
Low Poo: Renpure Argan Oil
Co-washes: VO5 Kiwi Lime, Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut
RO: VO5 KLS or Shea Cashmere, Renpure Brazilian Keratin, Renpure Argan (old formula), Cure Care, SNTC
LI (if needed): Renpure Argan, GFBB, RBKSC
Stylers: AIF, HESMU, got2b playful pomade
PT: IAGirl's (every 2 weeks or as needed)