Ten Products under Ten Dollars !

 

Do you feel like being natural isn’t cost effective? Wrong! Your natural hair journey is only as expensive as you make it. We get so caught up on products that are hyped up, that we forget that there are plenty of cost friendly products, that work just as well as the high end products. So here I wrote Ten Products, all for under $10. This is a full hair care routine, that is mainly curly girl friendly, college student budget friendly, or if you’re into using something new. If you tried/ or want to try any of these products out, let me know!

1&2 – Tresemme Botanique Damage Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner. $6.29 each

Now, I know we all probably know about Tresemme. This is apart of the newer line. I’ve been using these for the past 2 months now, and I love them! The shampoo lathers really well, but it’s not hard to rinse out. Plus no stripping of the hair. The conditioner has macadamia oil and whey protein. It’s very moisturizing and has A LOT of slip. Also in this line, Tresemme does have a coconut that is silicone free, so if you follow the curly girl method, you can try those out instead.These products can be found at any drugstore. I get mine from Walgreens

3 – As I Am Coconut Cowash $9.29 / Eden Bodyworks Coconut Cowash $8.49

Cowashing is a great way to cleanse your hair in between shampoo’s. My favorite is the As I Am cowash. Its a little bit more cleansing then moisturizing, which I look for in a cowash, because I don’t want any product left behind on my hair. The second option is the Eden Bodyworks cowash (EBW). A lot of customers rave about this cowash because its an all natural product, and people say its more moisturizing than cleansing, but is still effective at removing product buildup. I don’t think I could every give up my As I Am, but If you curlies wanted a second option, The EBW is a great product to try.

4 – Eden Bodyworks Deep Treatment Masque $8.49 (Get it at Sally’s, much cheaper)

I am a serious deep conditioner junkie. If a new product line comes out, the first thing I’m buying is the deep conditioner! This deep conditioner is amazing all around. Its a staple in my routine. It is 16oz, curly girl friendly, and very moisturizing. It’s super affordable, and I hope they never raise the price, because when these go on sale at Sally’s B2G1, I stock up!

 

 

5 – Eden Bodyworks Leave In Conditioner $8.49

This lightweight leave in penetrates deep into the hair strands, and doesn’t leave your hair with a waxy coating. Since shea butter reacts differently to everyone’s hair (like it just sits on top of my hair), this leave in has more moisturizing ingredients all at the top of the list, like water, coconut oil, aloe vera, etc. It has really good flexibly, meaning that it mixes well with different products from other brands.

6 – Eden Bodyworks Curl Defining Crème $8.49

Y’all can tell I really like this EBW line? This defining crème is perfect for any texture of hair. Whether your hair is curly or kinky, and anything in between, it gives the perfect balance of moisture with slight hold. It doesn’t leave my hair  heavy or oily. Perfect for wash n go’s, twist outs, braid out, updos, etc.

 

7 –  African Royal Hot Six Oil $4.39

I’m sure y’all already go down the kitchen aisle to get your hair oil (no shame lol). But those of you that prefer to get something specifically for hair, then I would recommend the Hot Six Oil. This product is filled with amazing oils like sweet almond oil, ginseng, and wheat germ oil. This is also a multi use product because you can use it for hot oil treatments, bath oil, scalp oil, cuticle oil, etc.

 

8 – Wide Tooth Comb $1.99

Detangling is such a pain! But when you have a great detangling tool, it makes life so much easier. A wide tooth comb makes for less breakage, less pulling on the hair, and less pain.

9 – Plugged In Silicone Styling Brush $5.99

Now, who knows about the Denman Brush? Now, who is trying to pay $12 for that brush? LOL! But I own the denman brush, and it is apart of my regular routine, but I found a dupe! This Plugged In brush is $7 at Sally’s. The rubber back feel is identical to the denman. So if you’ve been wanting to try out the denman brush, but you didn’t want to spend the coins, now is the time to try it out the Plugged In brand. Since it is brand new, so I haven’t tried it yet, but you know I HAVE to do a comparison post to let y’all know the deal.

10 – A Pic! $3.19

If you love any kind of volume, you need a pic! This is my favorite kind of pic, because the teeth are longer, and long teeth equal more volume!

 

I hope I showcased some new products to you all that you want to try. I wanted to create a regimen that works for all hair types, with products that can all be found locally. If you have any products you love that are under $10, comment below! Remember to also follow my new Instagram! IG – carinescurls

 

 

Importance of Protein for Longer Hair!

Since discussing a little bit about my hair length journey in my previous post (…) .I want to discuss the importance of incorporating protein into your hair care regimen. Protein is very important in a hair care routine because it gives your hair the strength to fight breakage, which is useful for any manipulation you may do to your hair (detangling, stretching). Protein is especially helpful to those who use heat constantly, or before & after any chemical service (lighten and/or dye, relaxer, perm, etc.) You should be using a protein treatment at least once a month.

I’m not going to go into any hardcore protein treatments, like the Aphogee treatments (even though the Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor   is bomb!). I’m going to talk about my favorite treatment, I’m talking staple status, which is the  ORS Hair Mayonnaise  . You can get this treatment at Sally Beauty Supply for about $11. It is a 16oz jar, so you are definitely getting your money worth. I use this hair mayo about twice a month, on freshly washed hair, just for a protein boost. This treatment helps to fight any breakage, strengthen any weak parts of my hair (like my ends because they are still bleached), and also protect my hair from heat, mainly when I diffuse. This product is very rich and creamy, so a little goes a looong way. This product can be used for those of you that are natural, relaxed, texlaxed. If you have locs, I wouldn’t recommend it because this product has little pieces of herbs, that can get stuck in the hair strands.

Signs that you maybe due for a protein treatment is when your hairstyles are looking a bit limp, you are having a lot of breakage and shedding (especially after a chemical service).

Now, there is a such thing as protein overload! To much protein can make the hair feel brittle and starchy. So if you are starting to incorporate protein into your regimen, start by doing it once a month, and go by how your hair feels from there.

If you are protein sensitive (your hair doesn’t react well to too much protein), then I highly recommend the Mielle Organics Babassu Oil Deep Conditioner .

I’m not going to go to deep into this product, because I plan on making a post about the whole collection very soon. But I will say that it is a very moisturizing deep conditioner with mild proteins in it, that is safe enough to use with every wash.

So overall, It is important to balance protein in your regimen, because it’s benefits of preventing breakage, reducing shedding and strengthening the hair shaft, can definitely aid in length retention, therefore resulting in healthy hair growth!

How do you curlies incorporate protein into your regimen? What are some of your favorite products? Comment and share with someone who struggles with hair breakage!

 

 

I Want Longer Hair! Wild Growth Journey

One common goal a lot of naturals may have is length! With a bunch of hair simulation methods, length retention videos, and products now to help specifically aid us in hair growth. One journey I have embarked on is the Wild Growth challenge. Wild Growth Hair Oil is an oil made to increase hair growth.

You can get this product at Sally Beauty Supply for about $9. This oil claims to thicken hair, help with hair growth, even help with eyelash and nail growth!

Now, I have been using this oil on and off for a month now, mainly on my brows because they where super thin. But this Wild Growth (WG) definitely helped thicken them up.         But now I really want to see what benefits this oil can give on my hair. I’m not going to lie, this oil has an “herbally” smell to it, that thankfully doesn’t linger. Since I haven’t used this oil for that long, the only thing I’ve noticed is that my hair is a lot softer, and the roots that are growing in, feel a bit thicker.

I use this oil to seal in my deep conditioner, massage my scalp every 2-3 days, and to seal my ends. This bottle is 4 ounces, so hopefully I can get 1.5 inches of growth from this ( I know, I’m pushing it lol!). I am also currently taking Hair Skin and Nails vitamins, which I will discuss in another blog post. But I will make an update post on my results, in about a month.

Have any of you tried this oil before? Do you believe products increase hair growth, or only aid in it? Let me know!

 

 

Baby Steps. Welcome to CarinesCurls

     Taking baby steps into my passion. Welcome to CarineCurls! It’s so exciting to finally kickstart my hair blog. I’ve been in beauty retail sales for sometime now, so I deal with the questions that customers have first hand. So my hopes are that this blog is able to answer questions, and give you new tricks and tips for caring for our beautiful tresses!