Recommended Hair Products for HHJ Beginners

This post is majorly for ladies that have just started their hair journey and those planning to start. I have received several messages from ladies asking which hair products they would need in their HHJ. I decided to compile this list and make it a blog post so that anyone interested can go through it. I made the list with my naija ladies in mind, although it can also be useful to everyone, so most of the products are easy to find here. They are also relatively affordable and with good reviews.

However, I have to point out that the success of your HHJ is not about products but about practices. Someone using the most expensive hair products but using heat too often and using fine toothed comb will struggle with making progress with their hair.

Read this post to know how and when to use each category of products in your regimen or how to build your regimen.

Shampoos
Creme of Nature Moisture and Shine Sulphate-free shampoo (sulphate-free; can be used weekly)
ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo (Clarifying/Neutralising; can be used once a month or more)
Alberto V05 Shampoos  (Clarifying;  can be used once a month or more)
African Naturalista Black Moisturising Shampoo (sulphate-free)

Rinse-out Conditioners
Alberto V05 conditioners
Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisturising Conditioner
Suave Conditioners

Moisture Deep Conditioners
Organics by Africa's Best Olive Oil Deep conditioner
Motions Moisture Plus Conditioner
Organics by Africa's Best Tea Trea and Cholesterol Deep Conditioner
Queen Helene Cholesterol Deep Conditioner

Protein Deep Conditioners
ORS Replenishing Conditioner  (Light or Balanced)
ORS Hair Mayonnaise  (Medium)
Organics Hair Mayonnaise  (Medium)
Aphogee Two-step Protein Treatment (Hard)
Aphogee Two Minutes Keratin Reconstructor (Light)
Vitale Olive Oil Hair Mayonnaise (Light)

Leave-in Conditioners
Profectiv Megagrowth daily leave-in strengthener  (Protein)
Beautiful Textures Tangle Taming Leave-in Conditioner (Moisture)
African Pride Shea Butter Miracle Moisture Intense Leave-in (Moisture)
Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioning Repair Cream (Protein)

Moisturisers
ORS Olive Oil Incredibly Rich Moisturising Hair Lotion
Cantu Shea Butter Natural Hair Creamy Lotion
Elasta qp Mango Butter Moisturiser
Luster's Scurl Activator Moisturiser

Carrier oils and Butters
Extravirgin Olive oil
Extravirgin Coconut oil
Avocado oil
Shea butter
Cocoa butter

Essential oils (should be used ONLY Diluted)
Eucalyptus oil
Lavender oil
Peppermint oil
Tea tree oil

A good practice before purchasing hair products is to read reviews online.

P.S.: This list is by no means extensive, there are several other great hair products. I will be updating with new products from time to time.


xx,
Bee.

Hair Products Haul - March, 2016

This post will be a pretty short one. I just want to share my recent buys and what I will be using them for with you.

Left to right as pictured  (Products bought on www.sizzelle.com)

• ORS Replenishing Conditioner (₦1,700)  - My staple mild protein / balancing deep conditioner. 
• Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Moisturising Curl Activator Cream (₦2,400) - I'm trying it for the first time. I will using it as a styling products for twist-outs, braid-outs etc. 
• African Pride Shea Butter Miracle Moisture Intense Leave-in Conditioner (₦ 2,200) - I have been on the hunt for a truly moisturising leave-in conditioner. I tried Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioner but (in case you did not know) It  I bought this to improve  my hair's moisture retention and protein-moisture balance.
• Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Creamy Lotion (₦2,800) - I tried it once before and my hair really loved it. I have noticed that products made for natural hair are awesome on my hair. I would have replaced it earlier but the price was like double at the store I bought the first from. My hair has not been retaining moisture long enough, I remembered it and found it at a very reasonable price on www.sizzelle.com. Yay!
• Now Foods Grapeseed Oil (₦ 3,150) - This is also a new product in my stash. It's been on my wishlist for a while because of its high ceramide content. I will be using this as a sealant and as an addition to my deep conditioners. 

Left to right as pictured ( Products bought at a local supermarket)

• Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Free Me Freesia with aloe extract Moisturising Conditioner  (N600).
• Alberto VO5 Tea Therapy BlackBerry SageTea Revitalizing Conditioner (N600).
• Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Sun Kissed Raspberry with chamomile extract Balancing Conditioner (N600).

I use V05 conditioners in my pre-poo mix, co- washing and rinsing out henna.

Hopefully, my hair will love them all especially the new additions. So so so, fingers crossed for money well spent.

Catch y'all later beauties!

xx,

Bee.