naturalblondie88

I am researching different products on my journey to CG (I want to start this weekend). Every member on the boards is recommending SN for starting out.

I have the SN in Green Apple, but was reading the ingredients list on their website (I'm looking for low protein/protein free) and every CO lists Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate and Ammonium Laureth Sulfate as the 2nd and 3rd ingredient?!

I will have to check my bottle when I get home, but I'm hoping maybe they just didn't list separate ingredient for the CO, and that's for the poo. I'm clicking on CO ingredients though, and that is listed for all of the products.

Is this just a website mistake or has the product been reformulated?

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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

That sounds like the shampoo ingredients.

I've heard that the green apple formula can be a bit heavy, so if it doesn't work well for you, don't scrap the whole CG method. I typically use VO5 Kiwi Lime as a co-wash because it's a super light conditioner.

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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

Oh good bc I love the Green Apple scent!

I may get a V05 for CO wash, just to try it out. Maybe I could use the SN for a RO if I like the V05 better?

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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

Definitely play around with different combos. That's half the fun!

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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

Can SN Coconut be used as a LI? Or the Green Apple? I realized my LI (Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine) has a cone in it..

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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

Geek_Chic

I've used the Tropical Coconut as an LI. It's on the lighter side, but worked ok for me.

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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 or Argan, 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)
Trying: BTZ Noodle Head mousse

naturalblondie88

I didn't wash tonight (I'm trying to wait until about Sat. night and then starting CG), but I just partially wet my hair and put a small amount of the Coconut CO in my palms, added a little water, and rubbed it together. Then I kind of lightly scrunched it in my hair, especially the ends and frizzier areas.

Tomorrow morning I might add a little more to refresh from pineappling and then scrunch in some HETT gel. I'm ready to go full CG and wash all the cones out this weekend!

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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