There are a few things that I hold near and dear to my
heart, (besides the beau of course)
Things that I count on day in and day out.
Things that I always expect to perform at their peak of super amazingness.
Things that I have just come to not be able to live with out.
Yes, y’all. Staples.
No, no, not the store with the big red sign.
It’s bigger than that.
I’m talking about staple products !
Pieces of a larger puzzle, that without… I do not feel
complete !
Now I know I stated that this would be a series… but do you
guys REALLY want to read post after post after post of my staple products? Can
you say ah-boar-ring ? totally!
So, while I know for sure there will be one post, I cannot guarantee there will be a second, unless I just have WAY to much to fit into one post.
Now I know you all have some favorite products and I hope
you share them with me in the comment box
*cough cough*o_O
But, for now, lets move on, and get into this serious
business of “Staple Products”
Lord, Lord, Dear sweet 6lb 8oz baby Jesus, where would I be
with out these products… mm mm mmm.
First and foremost, let me present to you all
Shea Butter-
*faints* where would I be ? Where would I be ?
I absolutely love shea butter. In all shapes, forms, and substances.
I remember mixing up my first Shealoe mix like it was
yesterday ! *cue misty eyes* I was so proud! This was the beginning of my Frolicious
Mixtress deliciousness.
Shea Butter has some amazing properties such as a moisturizer for hair and skin ! Google has some
amazing definitions of said properties.. Check them both out yall !
Aloe Vera Juice and Aloe Vera Gel- At first I only used AVJ/AVG for a mix-in like Kimmaytube's mixture, but I saw a video on YT of some people spraying it directly on their head. I tried it and loved it ! I've also applied it directly to my scalp. I use AVJ/AVG in deep conditioners, leave-ins, and moisturizing butters.
Oils- I love me some carrier oils ! What's a carrier oil ? A carrier oil is a oil that is used to dilute essential oils(Peppermint, Tea Tree, Grapefruit, ect)
Some of my favorites are : Coconut Oil, Soybean and EVOO Oil, Argan Oil, Safflower, Sunflower, Canola,
Castor, Jojoba, to name a few ! Lol.
Flax seed gel is another one of my favorites. I first used Naptural 85's video in conjuntion with The Hairoine's video to make my first batch. Since then, I have tweaked the recipe and come up with a couple of products I will eventually try to market. I blogged about them too. Have you read it ?
Bentonite Clay - Reset button for my hair. I love this clay. It is by far my favorite clay. I love th way it just detoxes and fully cleanses my hair ! It's a great facial mask too.
Apple Cider Vinegar - Say what ?! I love ACV rinses, shampooing with ACV, deep conditioning with ACV, love it all! Easy apple cider vinegar hair rinses help with hair loss, dandruff, hair growth and shine!
Conditioners- Some of my favorite conditioners, Tresemme Naturals, Suave Naturals, Giovanni 50/50, Agadir Agran Oil, and Trader Joe's Nourishing Spa. These also happen to be some of my favorite Shampoos as well ! I love SheaMoisture's Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Control Shampoo.
Deep Conditioners- mmm mm, I love mixing up my own deep conditioner mixes, I plan on blogging about them under Frolicious Mixtress, so please check back and see ! Some other deep conditioners I like are, Shea Moisture's Raw Shea Restorative Trauma Masque, African Pride Hair Mayonnaise(LOVELOVELOVE).
Leave-in Conditioners - The only leave-in that I used to use was Kinky Curly Knot Today, and I would use Kimmaytubes mixture. I don't use it so much anymore. Currently I use AVJ + Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in and an oil as a sealant for my leave-in.
Styling - If I'm not using one of my various products I make myself, I would use Shea Moisture
Curl Enhancing Smoothie, or Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil Creme Hair.
Welp, I think that is it ! My Staple Products, my favorite products, whatever. Things that my natural hair has come to love !
I think I'll blog about my staple tools next !
What are some of products that you just can't live without ?
How does the Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil Creme Hair compare to Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie? I have used the SMCES but I hate the smell so I need a replacement. I'm trying out a free products.
ReplyDeleteThe HBOOC is heavier than the SMCES, the best isn't too bad either. You definitely don't need to use a lot of the HBOOC though, a little bit goes a long way.
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