Detangling Shampoo

While browsing naturallycurly.com the other day, I came across this method of creating a detangling shampoo that sounds interesting. The article suggests adding oil to your shampoo to soften and condition the hair. I'm picturing a really creamy and smooth result from combing oil and shampoo.

Check out the article here.
Make Your Shampoo into a Hair Detangler

I want to give this a try soon, I am thinking that my hair will really like this.

Detangling Shampoo

While browsing naturallycurly.com the other day, I came across this method of creating a detangling shampoo that sounds interesting. The article suggests adding oil to your shampoo to soften and condition the hair. I'm picturing a really creamy and smooth result from combing oil and shampoo.

Check out the article here.
Make Your Shampoo into a Hair Detangler

I want to give this a try soon, I am thinking that my hair will really like this.

List of Sulfate Free Shampoos

The Long Hair Community Sulfate-free shampoo list

List of Sulfate Free Shampoos

The Long Hair Community Sulfate-free shampoo list

Finally got my free Suave

A few weeks ago I requested a sample of the Suave Shea Butter and Almond Shampoo. It finally came and I can't wait to try it.

I frequently post link to free samples on the CurlyNikki Forums. Come join the fun and get your freebies.

Finally got my free Suave

A few weeks ago I requested a sample of the Suave Shea Butter and Almond Shampoo. It finally came and I can't wait to try it.

I frequently post link to free samples on the CurlyNikki Forums. Come join the fun and get your freebies.

Product Recycling

This is not what you expect.....LOL

I had a huge bottle of Mane N Tail and I really don't like it. It's not bad but it's not great and therefore is a waste of my time. So I gave it away.....to the dog :) Hey, it's made for horses (an animal) so I figured using it on the dog (an animal) would be fine. So far is okay and not smelling. Anything that helps his body odor I love!

TYSON

(Pitbull)

Product Recycling

This is not what you expect.....LOL

I had a huge bottle of Mane N Tail and I really don't like it. It's not bad but it's not great and therefore is a waste of my time. So I gave it away.....to the dog :) Hey, it's made for horses (an animal) so I figured using it on the dog (an animal) would be fine. So far is okay and not smelling. Anything that helps his body odor I love!

TYSON

(Pitbull)

Shampoo Day!

First thing first....I needed to file my nails. I had some little ridges that I know would have sliced right through my strands.

Prepoo: I separated my hair (with my fingers only) in four sections and applied coconut oil to the entire length, starting about 1/2 - 1 inch from my scalp. Then I braided each section. I left this on overnight. I wore a plastic cap under a hat(for going out in public) until I was ready to wash. I love hats :)

Shampoo: I shampooed once focusing on my scalp with Suave Tropical Coconut Shampoo. I used my Roots Only applicator to apply the shampoo directly on my scalp. After shampooing I noticed that my hair was a lot softer than usual. I think the coconut prepoo had a lot to do with that.

Deep Condition: I like to do an Oil Rinse after shampooing but since I am starting the Castor Oil Challenge I didn't want to overdo it with the oils so I deep conditioned with Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol that was mixed with Olive oil, Rosemary EO, and Peppermint EO.

Right now I have my hair in two braids just resting, I didn't do anything special to it.

Just apply some conditioner prior to braiding and left it alone to air dry.

Styling: I have been wanting to try this style I saw on Essence.com for a long time. I think that is will allow me to reach my scalp with oiling this week so I gave it a shot. Pics coming...

Shampoo Day!

First thing first....I needed to file my nails. I had some little ridges that I know would have sliced right through my strands.

Prepoo: I separated my hair (with my fingers only) in four sections and applied coconut oil to the entire length, starting about 1/2 - 1 inch from my scalp. Then I braided each section. I left this on overnight. I wore a plastic cap under a hat(for going out in public) until I was ready to wash. I love hats :)

Shampoo: I shampooed once focusing on my scalp with Suave Tropical Coconut Shampoo. I used my Roots Only applicator to apply the shampoo directly on my scalp. After shampooing I noticed that my hair was a lot softer than usual. I think the coconut prepoo had a lot to do with that.

Deep Condition: I like to do an Oil Rinse after shampooing but since I am starting the Castor Oil Challenge I didn't want to overdo it with the oils so I deep conditioned with Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol that was mixed with Olive oil, Rosemary EO, and Peppermint EO.

Right now I have my hair in two braids just resting, I didn't do anything special to it.

Just apply some conditioner prior to braiding and left it alone to air dry.

Styling: I have been wanting to try this style I saw on Essence.com for a long time. I think that is will allow me to reach my scalp with oiling this week so I gave it a shot. Pics coming...

Oil Rinse Pictorial

Hopefully this will answer a lot of questions about this treatment. This is how I do it:

Oil Rinse Pictorial

Shampoo Day~Dec 2009

My cold weather regimen calls for shampooing once a month. I have noticed a big difference this month with my hair and how moisturized it felt the entire month. So now, I am going to clean off some of this build-up and try out the shampoo portion of my regimen.

Cold Weather Shampoo Routine:

1. Pre-poo with warmed Olive Oil
2. Shampoo with Suave Tropical Coconut Shampoo (trying to get rid of it so I can try something new)
3. Oil Rinse with Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil (I will be using Giovanni Triple Tea Tree Treat as the conditioner for this oil rinse)
4. Final Rinse with cold water
5. Protective Style

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Tips for Health and Growth: Part 1 Shampoos

SHAMPOO
All shampoos are not created equal. Harsh sulfates found in some shampoos can strip all the natural oils from your hair. Stripping leads to dry hair and dry hair leads to breakage.
Some of those harsh sulfates include:
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
TEA Laureth Sulfate
TEA Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Some sulfate free shampoo brands:

Avalon Organics
Ingredients: (for Grapefruit & Geranium Refreshing Shampoo) Aqua (Purified Water), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Sodium PCA, Panthenol (Vit. B5), Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Extract(1), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract(1), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract(2), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract(2), Barosma Betulina (Buchu) Leaf Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Alcohol(2), Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
EO

(this one has a sulfate listed, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, which is a coconut derivative-a safer alternative)

Ingredients: Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate & Sodium Lauroamphoacetate & Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Hibiscus (Rosa Sinensis) Extract, Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) Extract, Dry Hair Complex [Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) Fruit Extract, Avocado (Persea Gratissima) Fruit Extract, Fig (Ficus Carica) Fruit Extract, Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum Graecum) Seed Extract], Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, EO® Organic Herb Blend [Organic Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis), Organic Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) Extract, Organic Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Extract, and Organic White Tea (Camelia Sinensis) Leaf Extract], Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides, EO® Essential Oil Blend [Lavender (Lavandula Officinalis) Essential Oil, Orange (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) Essential Oil, Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Essential Oil], Honey, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitmain A), Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate Key Ingredients: Honey, Fig, Fenugreek, Avocado

Pure & Basic

Ingredients: Salicylic Acid 2% Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Isosteareth-20, Soyamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Polyquaternium-7, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phos- phate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willow Herb) Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Botanical Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

Giovanni’s

Ingredients: Aqua (purified water), Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis) Oil, Nettle (Urtica Dioica) oil, Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) Oil, Birch Leaf (butela alba) oil, Chamomile (anthemis nobilis flower) oil, Clary (salvia sclarea), Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia), Coltsfoot leaf (tussilago fargara), Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) oil, Mallow (Malya Sylvestris), Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) oil, Soybean Protein (Glycine Soja), C12 - 14 olefin Sulfonate (coconut derived), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tocopherol (Vit. E), Trace Minerals, Citric Acid (corn), Sodium Hydroxymethlyglucinate, Sodium Chloride Sea Salt, Grapefruit Seed (citrus derived)

Want to know more about any ingredient in a product you use: Household Ingredient List

Clarifying Shampoo

Many of us use a clarifying shampoo to remove build up. These shampoos also contain sulfates, however they are gentle and when used properly (like once a month) will not damage your hair. Polyoxethylene Fatty Alcohols

PEG 80

Sorbitan Laurate

Decyl Polyglucose

Cocamidoprpyl Betaine

Sodium Myreth Sulfate

Sodium Laureth Sulfate