My #2 Deep-Conditioner, To Date

My #2 Conditioner Fave

  Hello, Everyone! Gosh! It took me far longer than I intended, to get to this post. As mentioned in my previous post, the Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner with Sea Kelp and Argon Oil is my #1 conditioner from this brand. My #2 conditioner by Shea Moisture is the Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie with Silk Protein and Neem Oil. As with my #1 choice, I chose to purchase this product after visiting their website (where I discovered how long they've been in business) and because of the ingredients in this product. Here are a few of the great ingredients listed on the label of the jar I have:   

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My #1 Deep-Conditioner, To Date

The #1 Deep-Conditioner for My Hair, So Far

Hello, Everyone!

Wow! The past nine months have been super-busy for me! Among my usual tasks, I've been working at my sister's art business and 'wearing many hats' there. Among the 'hats I wore'/tasks I performed there, was teaching children and adults to paint on canvas and/or bisque pottery! I, blogged for her business and, also, edited and updated her WordPress website, too! I enjoyed my time there and learned quite a bit about WordPress, various tech. devices for business, and operating that type of business. So, that's some of what I've been doing while away from this blog.

Also, over the past few months, I've began using Shea Moisture hair care products on my hair. In today's post I will briefly discuss my experience with the first product of four products that I've already used of that line/brand, numerous times. The first Shea Moisture product that I tried, and used regularly, is the Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner with Sea Kelp and Argon Oil. I chose to purchase this product after visiting their website (where I discovered how long they've been in business) and because of the ingredients in this product. In addition to the ingredients, I enjoy and appreciate:

• the aroma of this restorative conditioner
• the design of the bottle w/ the pump
• the deep-conditioning effect it has on my hair
• the superb, quick-acting detangling effect it has on my hair

I feel fortunate that I discovered this product last year, because my 18" strands had

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Conditioning Curly Hair - IV

The video, below, features styling tips for coarse, thick curly hair by Mixed Chicks founder, Kim Etheredge. With a few easy steps your hair can be soft, shiny, and frizz-free with the hair care products by Mixed Chicks. Even if you don't wear your hair curly, you can use their deep conditioner as a detangler and shine product.

Conditioning Curly Hair - III

The video, below, is a really good instruction guide for conditioning type 3a-type 3c curls. You can condition your hair to a "frizz-free" state in minutes with the Mixed Chicks system.

Conditioning Curly Hair - II

The TightlyCurly.com webpage entitled "Very Curly Hair Primer" has great, tested tips on conditioning curly hair.

The video, below, shows how to define your curls using the Conditioner Only method, which works best if your hair is sopping wet with lots of conditioner in it, after combing your hair.

Conditioning Curly Hair - I

How to Condition Curly Hair from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Taking care of your curly hair can be a challenge if you don't know what products and tools work best for your hair type. A good conditioner and homemade remedies can be essential for curly hair.


Steps

1. Find a good conditioner that adds moisture to hair. You can find them at drugstores, health food stores (organic conditioners are often very good), or specialty stores (such as Ulta or Sally's Beauty Supply).
   


2. Distribute conditioner throughout all of your hair and untangle gently. Use your hands or a wide-toothed comb. Start by untangling bottom sections of your hair and then gradually move upwards. Let the conditioner sit in your hair for five minutes or so for extra moisture.
   


3. Do the final rinse of your hair with cool or cold water. This will decrease frizz and add shine. Leave some conditioner in your hair, especially in dry sections like the ends and if you are not adding styling product. You can also opt to use a thick conditioner as a leave-in.
   


4. Add a leave-in cream or conditioner to wet hair. Distribute gel as well and scrunch the hair.
   
5. Protect your hair from the sun. You can wear a large floppy hat or a scarf on top of your hair. Otherwise look for a conditioner that has a sunscreen in it and leave some in your hair if you're going to be outside in the sun. You can also leave normal conditioner mixed with sunscreen in your hair.
   


6. Realize that curly hair has different needs during different seasons. In the summer use more liquid-like products so as to not suffocate the hair. It's also helpful to leave less conditioner and leave in cream in your hair to prevent frizzing and increase definition. It's sort of the opposite in winter. You should use heavier, creamier products and more conditioner or leave-in to combat dry, wintry air.
   

Tips

• It is especially necessary to do this during the colder months, when hair can become dry and brittle. It's also important during warm months when swimming and chlorine can wreak havoc on curls.
  


• Trim the hair every two to four months to get rid of split and dry ends. Ask your hair stylist not to use a razor as it will leave your ends ratty.
  


• Sulfates- ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc.- are found in most shampoos and can be drying and damaging to curly hair. Consider not shampooing and washing with only conditioner. However you will have to avoid silicones. Also consider purchasing non-sulfate shampoos and using them sparingly.
  

Warnings

• If you are using essential oils, always remember to dilute them first before using them on any part of your body - whether hair or skin.
  

Things You'll Need

• Conditioner


• Wide-toothed comb

Related wikiHows

• How to Tame Naturally Curly Hair
  
• How to Style Wavy and Curly Hair
  
• How to Care for Naturally Curly or Wavy Thick Hair


• How to Turn Curly Hair Into Loose Waves


• How to Follow the Curly Girl Method for Curly Hair
  

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