Jrjrr

Maybe something like morrocanoil but curly girl approved? Oils like jojoba and coconut oil don't really give me the shine I'm looking for. TIA


For reference I started CG method about a month ago so I always try to keep my hair moisturized, do deep treatments, etc.. also, I have low porosity hair.

dusalocks

Devacurl set it free adds nice shine and tames frizz. But I don't have to use it anymore because I have amazing shine with kinky curly curling custard and the knot today leave in. Seriously my hair is even shinier now that I wear curly than it was when I wore it straight. Not sure if kinky curly will work with your hair type but it's worth a try.

Aqua_Lily

Desert essence red raspberry conditioner gave me extra shine. You can easily order it on iherb.com with cheap shipping costs. A discount code can be found in my signature.

Rinsing your with icy cold water after rinse out and before your leave in, also gives great shine. You can do that in the sink.

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Natural blonde going for 40 inches length!
F/med por/iii

Lo-poo: Nature's Gate CR*
CW: Elvive VCSC*
RO: EO Keratin cond*, GF FP, AO MAO+AS
LI: KCKT, Elvive VCSC*
PT: Home made recipe*
Style: JC spray gel, JC mousse*, Kiss My Face*, TBS CCB, Studioline*
Oils: argan*, EVCO*, EVOO, JB castor*, grapeseed*, sesam, shea butter
Other: plop*
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iherb.com 5-10$ discount code: VHT541 Many natural hair products

Rusycurly

Try original Moxie's hair bling. This product is aptly named. The shine is ridiculous.

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Hair: 3a, normal porosity and elasticity
My hair loves: Vatika and Bhringraj oils, adores henna.
My HGs: Bobeam's shampoo bars, CJAO, CJCR, Original Moxie's Hair Bling, Terressentials, Qhemet is my new love! Loving CTDG and OHHB

Let's hear it for beautiful curls!!!

Jrjrr

@dusalocks yes i have KCCC and it works ok in my hair but it probably would work better with the knot today. I will probably just go ahead and buy the knot today and give them a try together
@Aqua_Lily Thank you for the discount code I'm such a product junkie I will probably place an order and by the way you have beautiful hair
@ Rusycurly thanks for the rec. I will definitely look into all of the recs

shellyRN07swavy

not sure if you can use protein or not...but when I PT I get tons of shine...also when I use flax seed gel...

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2b/c CG since 8/12
I have new growth, low porosity and fine/med texture. Easily weighed down and VERY frizzy crown, with straighter under layers

Low-poo:Trader Joe's TTT, CJ GCS
Co-wash:Suave Naturals
LI/RO/DC: CK Satin Roots, Sevi Punpkin, SCT Okra reconstructor, Aubrey GPB
Jellies: CK Coil Jam, Okra gel(HG)

Hair loves moisture protein.
Plop, then Smasters method and MUST Pixie diffuse.
My hair dose NOT like oils or polyquats

Jrjrr

@ shellyRN07swavy
Yes I can use a protein treatment so ill try that and see if it gives me better results

also do you make your own flax seed gel? If so what do you add? Thanks

shellyRN07swavy

@Jrjrr I don’t make my own...I bought BotticelliBabe(BB) FSG off someone...Its pretty basic recipe..Its her "no fail" FSG...I have emailed her for a customized recipe...I would like to add her silk protein and slightly more hold...but if you Google BB "no fail" flax seed gel...there is like 20-30 pages of info and what people use...

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2b/c CG since 8/12
I have new growth, low porosity and fine/med texture. Easily weighed down and VERY frizzy crown, with straighter under layers

Low-poo:Trader Joe's TTT, CJ GCS
Co-wash:Suave Naturals
LI/RO/DC: CK Satin Roots, Sevi Punpkin, SCT Okra reconstructor, Aubrey GPB
Jellies: CK Coil Jam, Okra gel(HG)

Hair loves moisture protein.
Plop, then Smasters method and MUST Pixie diffuse.
My hair dose NOT like oils or polyquats

seamelody14

Agree on both points! Also, when I do an oil treatment my hair seems shinier, but not when I leave it in.


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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

Korkscrew

Any kind of oil makes my hair shine. Gels make it shine too. Certain conditioners (including KCCC) do it too. But shine is one of those weird things for me. I don't actually like mine very shiny lol ... for some reason I'm into a less polished look. Guess I'm more of a volume seeker (I'm fascinated by root volume)

[Tangent]Something to consider in the quest for shine: not all hair shines, and some only achieve shine when the hair is forced into it kicking and screaming. Some ppl don't see their hair shine unless they stretch it out (straighten), and/or set it in some kind of curl set. It can also depend on things like hair type, texture and porosity.[/End tangent]

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Jrjrr

Great. Thank you so much ladies! You all are so helpful and wonderful

dianemary126

Deva mirror curls. A little goes a long way and I get shine like no other. I like to apply on dry hair

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Diane
NYC/NJ
2c/3a..fine/regular texture..normal porosity..low elasticity..high density..cherub curls

faves: - deva, jessicurl, ouidad...major product junkie
mod cg method as of 10/2012
goals: grow out bad layered cut & grow hair to waist!
last softener: Sept 2010
last trim/roots color: 9/5/12..1/12/13 trim // 11/17/12..1/19/13 color

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dusalocks

Dianemary, is the mirror curls like a serum? I remember seeing it at the store but choosing the Set It Free instead. Some of the deva styling products are so kinda of wishy washy I'm not sure how to use them.