Every Naturalista knows it's hard finding what products work best for their mane. It seems like a never ending cycle of trial and error with the entire sulfate free aisle of the beauty supply. Once we do discover what works, it's like striking gold.
Here are a few of my go to products and tools:
1. Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil
This stuff is like magic in a bottle. I usually put this on my hair and scalp after applying my leave-in conditioner. A great bonus to this product is that it is really CHEAP. It won't cost you more than $3. An added bonus, you can use it for your body too!!
2. Hair Pick
I swear by my pick. It can usually turn a mess of a bad hair day into a somewhat presentable hair day. I feel every natural should have at least one, just for safe keeping.
3. Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Oils are literally a must have for every natural; more specifically Jamaican Black Castor Oil. The consistency of this oil traps in all the moisture while strengthening and nourishing the hair.
4. Literally, any natural oil
If it's a natural oil, whether it be coconut, olive, or tea tree, I am pretty sure it has a few benefits that us naturals are looking for.
5. A Satin Pillowcase
The material stops the hair from breaking off while sleeping. I've had mine since I was 12.
6. Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strength and Grow Leave-In Conditioner
A good leave-in is always hard to come by. They're all usually pricey and so is this one, but this time, I promise it's worth it.
7. Hicks Total Transformation Hicks Edges
Now, this doesn't hold my edges for a complete 24 hours, but it is the only product that comes close to doing so. Its a thumbs up from me.
8. Head & Shoulders Dandruff Shampoo
I suffer from dry scalp syndrome (I'm not sure that's a real thing) and this is always an easy fix to my flaky scalp.
9. Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Moisture L.O.C Deep Conditioning Delight
Dark and Lovely is overall an awesome brand to turn to as a natural and this deep conditioner only adds to the hype.
10. Wide Tooth Comb
While I am not a child, I still have childlike characteristics such as being "tender-headed." Wide tooth combs help in avoiding any unnecessary pain caused by detangling.
11. Bobby Pins
Bobby pins have the ability to turn a twist-out gone wrong into a cute accidental fro-hawk. "Wasn't the original look I was going for, but it'll do" is usually what follows after stabbing about 20 bobby pins into my head.
12. Biotin
I'm not 100 percent sure if these actually work, but I religiously pop about three of these everyday.
13. WATER
I know, I know. Water is so cliche, but it's literally a MUST have for natural hair. It moisturizes the hair while defining the hairs natural curl pattern. I'm sure every Naturalista you ask will swear by this.
Hopefully these products and tools are as much of a benefit to you as they are to me. May your hair grow long and prosper.
