starrocker189

My hair is mostly a 3B, with a little 2B, medium texture, & a normal porosity (i think); I plan on starting CO tomorrow.
But my hair is super super dry. My scalp is also dry and so therefore, my hair grows EXTREMELY slowly. I got at least 2 to 3 inches in the last 2 years.
I'm hoping that by doing CO, my scalp and hair will become much healthier and my hair can actually grow.
But I was just wondering (and hoping) if anyone had any products to suggest to make my hair healthier?

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Mostly 3B, but with a little 2B. Medium texture, Normal porosity. Still tryinq to fiqure out what products work best for me.

But currently usinq:
Co-wash, rinse out condish (& sometimes, leave-in):V05 Passion Fruit Smoothie Conditioner& V05 Strawberries and Cream Conditioner;
Leave In: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave-In;
Styling: Garnier Fructis Curl Shaping Spray Gel

Goal: hair length to be BSL & much much healthier

Slowly discovering my curly beauty.

sommeir

I know just what you mean. Im going through the same thing. If you find out anything could you please email me at sommeirnew@yahoo.com. thank you

Sweetestk13

this might work for you guys...
i use the jane carter solution:nutrient replenishing conditioner as my co-wash. it works *wonders* for my hair and if i leave it in, my hair feels extremely soft and healthy.
another thing you guys could try is the jcs:nourish and shine. i swear by this stuff. it is GREAT for moisturizing my hair and my hair feels soft and springy when i use it. its a little pricey at $22 a pop (4 oz.) but in my opinion its worth every penny. its good for your scalp too, as is it for your skin (i love this stuff!)

but anywayz, hope i helped!

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Hair Type: 3c/4a
Fave Products: Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Jane Carter Soulution: Nourish and Shine, Kinky Curly Gloss Pomade, Jane Carter Solution: Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner
Hair Now: Damaged chin length 3c/4a
Short Term Hair Goal: Shoulder Length 3c/4a tresses
Trying: That CG method everyone is raving about!
Proud to be a curly gurl!

mitabird

One thing that has worked for me with my dry scalp is oiling it the night before a wash. The one I use is called Triple Moon Hair Anointing Oil. Jojoba oil and Coconut oil have done well for me in the past as well.

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Western Pennsylvania

3b, medium textured, medium thickness, medium porosity, protein sensitive
CG since 6/22/04

CO Washes: Suave Conditioners, Devacurl No Poo
Conditioners: Trader Joe Nourish, GV Conditioning Balm, JC Too Shea
Styling: Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee, Chi Infra Gel, GF Pure Clean Gel
DT: Devacurl Heaven in Hair, Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture, Hask Henna & Placenta (every 3 mo)

Hair photos
pw: manycurls

Reeky

Id just like to point out your choice of products.. that may be your main and only problem. Ive found from personal experience that both V05 & Garnier are crappy when it comes to dry/curly hair. ESP that strawerries & cream conditioner, smells good but thats about all it does. & Garnier products seemed to be a bit drying. You need something of better quality, and they can still be found at a drugstore so dont worry.

I use moisturizing shampoos & deep conditioners to maintain my once dry but now healthy hair, esp because i heat style weekly..

I dont think you will be dissappointed by Loreal Vive Pro Hydra Gloss Shampoo & Conditioner for extra dry hair [transformed my mothers extremely dry rough hair], Aphogee Evening Primrose Shampoo & Intensive Keratin Reconstructor, or my new favorite Loreals new sulfate free Everpure line, the moisturizing one, i absolutely L0VE it.. though its sulfate free the shampoo still lathers and cleans really well & the conditioner is great to leave in (its not sticky or heavy) but still moisturizing if you rinse out. I think you will do great with any of those and i HIGHLY recommend you try Aussie 3 Min Miracle either sydney smooth or Deeep treatment-- really works miracles and is only abt $3!
Herbal Essences come clean shampoo is also a really great clarifying shampoo, removes buildup without overdrying!
Im pretty sure its your choice of products that are killing your hair, V05 is really no good.. fore a leave in, try Loreal or Infusium 23!


Also, i recently invested in some organic coconut oil, great as a deep conditioner and all natural scalp oil.. i like the texture w. my hair better than jojoba, that might help with your dry scalp. Although a better conditioner will improve upon that as well. Hope it helps !!