naturalblondie88

After constantly dealing with frizz, I've decided to go full CG. I always start, then fall off the wagon and shampoo after a week.

I already have a CO-wash: Suave Naturals in Green Apple. I can't find the Coconut scent anywhere, but I'm assuming the Green Apple is still fine to use.

The next step confuses me. I read a blog (The College Curly: Laura Lee's All In One Guide to Going CG: Now Revised and Updated!) that says I need to follow up the CO-wash with a richer CO. I usually use Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Leave-In after I wash.

So my question is, do I need to do the other CO step, or does my leave-in count? And is it CG friendly?

Thanks so much!

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Mostly 2c
Medium Width, High Porosity, and Med-High Density
Frizz is a huge problem for me
Searching for the perfect second-day hair product

Going CG for the summer again, so I'm looking to change my routine up a bit.
CO: SN Coconut
RO/LI: SM Smoothie
Gel: HE Set Me Up
Pomade: BedHead Manipulator

Corrina777

I've heard the Suave Green Apple can be kind of heavy. If your hair feels gunky you might want to try a lighter conditioner like VO5 Kiwi Lime. Suave also has a daily clarifying conditioner that is great for co-washing. I'm not sure of the ingredients on the SAS LI, but I know the regular conditioner is no longer CG friendly. Tresemme Naturals has some nice RO conditioners that are pretty cheap and work well for RO or LI.

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3a/f/iii Before the chop- Donated to Locks of Love, January 2013
Modified CG since 11/5/11
CO-WASH: VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea Clarifying, DevaCare No-Poo
CLARIFY: CHS Treatment Shampoo (used prior to PT/DT)
RO: DevaCare One Condition, Regis Olive Oil
LI: Cure Care, As I Am Leave-In
STYLE: Re:Coil, Curl Keeper, Biotera Gel, Deva Ultra Defining Gel, GVP Liquid Sculpting Gel, Curls Rock Amplifier and Strong Hold Mousse
PT/DT: IAGirl's PT, One n' Only Argan Hydrating Mask

naturalblondie88

Thanks for the info! Since I've been shampooing, it's hard to say if my hair is gunky. But I might try to V05 anyway. I've also heard great stuff about the Tresseme line. Might pick one of those up for a RO

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Mostly 2c
Medium Width, High Porosity, and Med-High Density
Frizz is a huge problem for me
Searching for the perfect second-day hair product

Going CG for the summer again, so I'm looking to change my routine up a bit.
CO: SN Coconut
RO/LI: SM Smoothie
Gel: HE Set Me Up
Pomade: BedHead Manipulator

geekmom

The sleek and shine leave in has silicone in it, I looked at it this morning!

dresdendoll

I LOVE Darcy's Botanicals Cleansing Conditioner Cream! It's so moisturizing yet gently cleansing. It cleans enough to use as a cowash, but it's so thick and hydrating, I can also use it as a rinse-out conditioner on the days that I clarify my hair. Totally recommend it

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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