guthak01

I originally used tresemme naturals conditioner, but it has drying alcohols. I am now using suave naturals, but it has left me with a dry scalp. I want a drugstore conditioner because I go through it extremely fast.

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Poo- CHS Treatment Shampoo
Low-poo- Devacurl Low Poo
RO- Devacurl One Condition
Leave-In- KCKT/Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion

Mcfrizzy

if tresemme naturals wasnt drying your hair then i think you should stick with it. Still, there are other cowashes. If you were using the suave coconut, then maybe your hair doesnt like protein and you might try a different type. If you hair does like protein, you might want to try Vo5. Another recommended cowash here is cure cared. It isnt available at drugstores but it is at Sallys and a great price. Its about 4 dollars for 20 ounces or a gallon for 9 dollars i think. So if you have a Sally's by your house its worth a try

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Lo-poorganix Shea butter shampoo
Co-wash: suave coconut
Rinse out:GFTN/GVP conditioning balm
Leave in: GF daily care spray leave in
Serum-like product: still need one
Gel:LA looks sport gel/ HESMU,GFPC
Oils: olive, coconut

I think I'm normal-overly porous, medium-thick hair(although I see fine hair too), love protein

guthak01

I do have a sally's and am going there anyways to buy some more GVBCB.

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Poo- CHS Treatment Shampoo
Low-poo- Devacurl Low Poo
RO- Devacurl One Condition
Leave-In- KCKT/Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion

JoJoFree

Oyin Honey Hemp is my HG for co-wash and detangle. I also like Trader Joes Tea Tree Tangle and Nourish Spa condishes.

JoJoFree

That's Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle.

Cuban-curl-E

I've been using Yes to Cucumbers and like it so far. No protein, no glycerin, nice slip. I initially liked tresemme naturals but found it drying over time.

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Poo: KC Come Clean, SM Moisture Retention
CO: CJ Curl Rehab, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Renpure Argan Oil, YTCucumbers, Sevi Pumpkin
Style: AIF, HESMU, Biolage gelee, KCCC
LOOB for second day hair

Like BS/ACV rinses, limit protein/humectants.

africana

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4a, os, fine, medium density, fragile
not really cg anyone cause I LOVE yes to cucumbers shampoo!
products:
shampoo - yes to cucumbers + evoo
co-wash - tresseme naturals
moisturizer - yes to carrots leave-in
sealant - shea butter

no deep treatments yet ... I'll wait till my hair is 3-4 inches!

diaspora

If you haven't tried the Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine, you could try that. It is glycerin free (and protein free), unlike the Coconut, and glycerin is drying for some of us.

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Fall/Winter HG=Alba Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream.
Spring/Summer HG=MGA Sculpting Gel
Current fave LI=Madre Labs Made by Nature for Baby Conditioner.
Limit oils, butters, glycerin.

artemis513

What about VO5 moisture milks? Your siggie says you have fine hair, so the protein in those might be a good thing for your hair type. And a bottle is $1 or less in most stores...

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guthak01

I've never seen the moisture milks. That could be a possibility. I have tried Tresemme naturals and suave naturals but was not extremely impressed.

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Low-poo- Devacurl Low Poo
RO- Devacurl One Condition
Leave-In- KCKT/Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion

artemis513

I've not used any of these specifically to co-wash so I have no way to compare between these 3 but here are the ingredients for the strawberry scented one (per drugstore.com)

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Glyceryl Stearate, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Red 33 (CI 17200) (CI 17200), Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Steareth 21, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Soy Milk, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract (Strawberry), Niacinamide, Biotin (Vitamin H)

I think it has more cationic surfactants and moisturizers than TN or SN. I've seen it for sale in my area at Rite-aid, CVS, etc.

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adthomas

The only Suave Naturals i have tried is the coconut. Not a good experience. I know now my hair isnt crazy about most shampoos and conditioners with coconut. I will have to try this one.

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SaraNoH

you may want to look into SM Moisture Retention Shampoo even. I hear it's more moisturizing than the conditioner. I just bought a bottle today to try out and I'm confident it'll be a keeper.

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guthak01

I have been using the sm moisture retention shampoo and it is not drying me out. With my fine hair, it helps to not weigh me down.

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Poo- CHS Treatment Shampoo
Low-poo- Devacurl Low Poo
RO- Devacurl One Condition
Leave-In- KCKT/Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion

DivaCheetah224

If you don't mind parabens Trader Joes moisturizing conditioner not the tea tree but the other one is excellent. Great slip, okay ingredients, and only like 2.99.

curlymochagirl

Sorry this is a little late...If I'm not mistaken, I think the Stearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol in Tresemme Naturals are not drying alcohols.

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juanab

Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohols which are produced from saturated fats in nuts and plants. The word alcohol usually brings to mind rubbing alcohol or grain alcohol, both are very drying on the skin. Unlike alcohol, Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol is a very effective moisturizer, emollient and thickening agent.

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texture - medium/fine, porosity - low/normal, elasticity - normal, co-wash - tresemme naturals moisture, jessicurls cleansing cream, leave-in - tresemme naturals moisture, gel - SM souffle, mop top anti- frizz light hold gel, vatika oil, QB BRBC, shealoe butter, mango butter

earthnut

Natures gate conditioners are cone free, cheap, and pretty easy to find. I bought mine at the supermarket.

*Marah*

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Creme Fortifying Conditioner.

Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine

Suave Naturals Mountain Strawberry

All Cheap. Drugstore. Curly Girl Friendly

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ezra.s.walke

Hello,

I have seen recommendations for the "Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine" conditioner. I bought it today but when I got home I noticed the second ingredient is "Cetyl Alcohol". I am trying to follow the Curly Girl method and not sure if this is something I should be avoiding. Please let me know your thoughts on this. Thank you and God bless!