Hair Products (New Routine)

Jul 22, 2015

katie s.

I have a kind of combination hair type. My roots tend to get oily (not super oily though because I've trained it to go a few days without washing) and my ends tend to get dry and brittle. I rinse my hair in cold water which I feel like it's been helping with the overall health of my hair, but I'm really looking for:

> Shampoo: I want one that it gentle on the hair, sulfate free, but will still lather and cleanse the hair. I am not worried about prices.
> Conditioner: I want one that will make my hair appear shiny and healthy, but still moisturize the hair. I would also like it to be sulfate free!
> Hair Masks: DIYs or store bought, honestly doesn't matter to me. I kind of want a few DIY suggestions and a store bought one to kind of switch it up without spending a load of money on hair masks. I don't mind putting in the extra money if it's really worth it though!

If you guys have any more tips for overall shiny hair, feel free to share (; I was also wondering, how long do you usually go before washing your hair again? And how often do you use a hair mask? Lol. Just a few questions I was curious about! (;

Jul 22, 2015

Jasmine N.

I have no idea about the sulphate free shampoos and conditioners but I use loreal elvive total repair mask whenever I wash my hair and it really has helped with dryness. I wash my like once a week cause I'm super lazy and my hair has been trained to not be oily

Jul 22, 2015

Shreya S.

You should definitely ask moderator hannah! she has a TON of recommendations for shampoo, conditioner, and masks! if you go on the comments section on my account, and scroll down a bit, you can find her!

Jul 22, 2015

Shreya S.

Oh and I normally go about 2 without washing my hair, since I have dry hair. and I use the aussie 3 minute miracle ( must have ) every time I wash my hair lol. and I leave it in much longer than 3 minutes.

Jul 22, 2015

katie s.

Okay! Thanks Shreya (: I'll definitely read her recommendations on your account!

Jul 22, 2015

Brooke L.

First try getting a trim. Then try any Shea moisture shampoo n conditioner , it's all natural, sulfate free.. If you feel your hair getting oily try a dry shampoo for inbetween washes. For masks, I recommend doing a coconut oil mask..but not at the roots of your hair. Try putting your hair in a pony tail n doing the mask like that. about once a week.

Jul 22, 2015

Bridgette D.

For shampoo and conditioner I recommend any of the products by OGX, they're all natural and incorporate oils into many of their lines. I wash my hair with the argon oil line about 2-3 times a week (washing your hair less is best). For hair masks I recommend a deep conditioning mask, I find they make my hair the silkiest and shiniest - my favorite is the Loreal total repair 5 but I also liked the Aussie 3 minute miracle and the OGX macadamia one. This was all my personal preferences and I have thick healthy curly hair so some of these may not work for you but it sounds like your on the right track!

Jul 22, 2015

katie s.

@Brooke L. I should be getting a trim this weekend. I am getting layers and a v-cut (: I don't have split ends so I'm not cutting much length wise! And thank you! I'll buy some coconut oil this week (:
@Bridgette D. Thank you! (: I will try some of those out! I have naturally wavy hair, but not curly!!

Jul 22, 2015

katie s.

I just now saw your comment! Sorry Jasmine! Thank you (: I will look into that mask!

Jul 22, 2015

Qwaserght T.

I second the OGX line, the coconut milk ones are my favorite
My favorite masks are the macadamia healing oil mask, and the loreal mythic oil mask
I wash my hair every second day and use the hair mask every 4 days
I also use the one and only argon oil when my hair is dry, and biosilk silk therapy on dry hair

Jul 22, 2015

katie s.

Thanks Qwaserght (: I just bought the OGX coconut conditioner! It smells amazing! I haven't used it yet though.

Jul 22, 2015

Becca J.

The coconut shampoo and conditioner by ogx are amazing, you'll love how super soft your hair feels after using the conditioner!

Jul 22, 2015

katie s.

Thanks Becca (: I'm super excited to try it later tonight!

Jul 22, 2015

Malia C.

For more high end shampoos there are: Enjoy sulfate-free luxury shampoo and conditioner, Pureology hydrate shampoo and conditioner, Pura d'or hair loss prevention premium organic shampoo, Vizeri Argan oil shampoo and conditioner, Morracanoil moisture repair shampoo and conditioner, Paradise island shampoo, Living Proof restore shampoo and conditioner, Mixed Chicks sulfate-free shampoo and leave in conditioner, Pravana pure light sulfate-free brightening shampoo.
Now for more lowere end shampoos: carols daughter black vanilla moisturizing sulfate-free shampoo, Shea moisture organic Shea butter curl and shine shampoo, Loreal ever strong sulfate-free fortify system hydrate shampoo, Renpure organics Argan oil luxurious shampoo, Ogx thick and full biotin and collagen shampoo and conditioner, Desert essence shampoo and conditioner for oily hair in tea tree and lemon(all of desert essences products including hair products are sulfate-free), aveeno pure renewal shampoo.
For hair masks I like using the it's a 10 hair mask, Ogx have some good ones, and Shea moisture, or even macadamia hair masks are good.
Homemade hair masks. Hot oil treatment: mix any oils you want together try to pick rich oils (grape seed oil, avocado oil, olive oil,etc.etc). Just make sure it all equals evenly to a half cup. Warm in microwave for 30 seconds- 1 minute. Then put in hair where desired. Leave in for 30-45 minutes. Then wash out with shampoo and smaller amount of conditioner. Voila. Or rub aloe into your hair leaving it soft and shiney.

Jul 22, 2015

katie s.

Thanks Malia (: That was very helpful!!