African American hair going natural (hair salon, shampoo, shop, fragrance)

[MsGoingNatural]

I recently decided to go natural . I've wanted to for the last few years but wasn't willing to commit. My turning point was when my six year old told me she wanted to wear her hair straight and down. I love her naturally curly texture but she wanted to be more like mommy. I realized that if I didn't start loving my own hair she would grow to hate hers. After doing the big chop a few weeks ago I am happy decision. Going natural is a choice that should not be taken lightly. It can be expensive initially but no more expensive than weekly or bi-weekly visits to a hair salon. After over a decade of relaxing my hair my texture is coarse and brittle. I'm working on using natural products and if anyone has some hair care recipes I'd love to hear them. I hope that by making my own hair products I'll be able to save some cash and have healthier hair.

[Sweetface1]

WOW I'm surprised that nobody actually posted on this.. I'm looking to move to the WV area and I've been transitioning for the last 5 months in braids and kinky twist. I'm not completely natural yet, but i do enjoy the trader joes shampoo and cond. I was surprised on how much slip the cond had to my hair. Another good cond is VO5, it has allot of slip and smell sooo good. I know allot of other natural sisters enjoy the natural Jason's products or the Giovanni products. Me personally the Trader Joes work just as good and only cost 2.99 a piece. You can find allot of natural products at Ross and TJ Maxx. My hair texture is a 4a/4b so its a sandy brown and course texture so I require allot of moisture. I've been using raw shea butter and vitamin e oil on my scalp. That's help tremendously. If your familiar with youtube that will help you allot with your natural hair journey. Its helped me tremendously, I have 7 more months before my big chop and I'm ready. I hope this helped you. Take Care.

[MsGoingNatural]

I've actually started making my own conditioners, hair creams, and hair butters. I've found that I like the results better than anything I've bought in the store. I don't do the whole my hair is this grade. I don't think that is a tool that is really helpful. but thanks for your input. I'm staying out of the shop except for when i need a trim and working on doing my own hair.

[PurpleLove08]

I will say initially it can be expensive because if you shop for the products in the store, it takes some time figuring out what products work best on your hair.

I buy conditioner about once a month.

I get my hair cut about once a month as well. I'm being cheap at the moment so I've gone about 6 weeks without getting my hair cut. I'll be going within the next two weeks though. As much as I like my fro, I like a close cut.

You can find some great DIY conditioners and such on Nappturality dot com.

[latonral]

When you make your own conditioners what do you use. I've been natural for about a month, this is my second time going natural and my last perm was in July 2009 and I regretted getting that retouch because i would've had a lot more new growth when i did my big chop almost a month ago. I use Suave conditioner and i bought some V05 but it has coloring and fragrance and i read that that may not be good for your hair and i use Pantene conditioner for natural and permed hair. I also use Garnier Fructise leave in conditioner and heard that they have a good curly serum for naturally curly hair. Natural oils that i use are coconut oil, virgin olive oil, grape seed and jojoba oil.

[msnicole83]

Hello Ladies!!!

this is a great site that's geared toward you post. i go there all the time, as a matter of fact I'm currently waiting for my membership to be approved.

Hope this helps

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