When I first heard about using Listerine for my scalp condition my immediate response was NO. I thought this was another one of those "natural hair care trends" that had hair stylists screaming bloody murder.
BUT I decided to do my own research about it before making judgements.
So the Listerine being used is the original formula (the yellow one). The bottle actually says antiseptic on it which I never noticed before.
Originally, Listerine was formulated to be a surgical antiseptic. In other words, it was used to kill bacteria before surgery to lessen the likelihood of an infection. It wasn't until much later when Listerine was being used as a mouthwash to kill the bacteria in your mouth.
In the 1920s, the company started a campaign against bad breath and their sales exploded. The company has made many variations of the original formula, and now the yellow original is just known to us as the one that tastes bad lol

So what does this have to do with my scalp condition?
Well I actually don't know for sure what my scalp condition exactly is because I still haven't been to a dermatologist. BUT I do know that my scalp is oily and my dandruff is caused by scalp fungus. Dudley's Antiseptic pretty much helped me keep everything under control. However, my local beauty supply store doesn't sell it and I have to order it online. While I'm waiting for that package to come I still need to treat my scalp.
I already had an unopened travel size bottle of the yellow Listerine in my closet so I decided to suck it up and just test it.
I put about 1 fluid ounce of it in a bottle that had an applicator tip. I then added a fluid ounce of water to dilute it. I only applied it to my scalp; not all over my hair! Antiseptics are very drying.
I massaged it into my scalp and let it sit under a plastic cap for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, I continued with my shampoo and conditioner. My scalp was just as clean as when I used Dudley's.
Three days later my scalp is just now starting to produce a bit of oil. Usually my scalp starts to produce some oil 1-2 days after washing.

Bottom Line

Using the yellow Listerine was very effective on my scalp. Still unsure if it's going to replace Dudley's antiseptic. If I'm tight on money or out of Dudley's I'll definitely use it though.

1) It sits on the hair
Would you melt candle wax and then put it on your hair? Of course not. But when you retwist your locs with beeswax, a similar process is happening. Beeswax does absolutely nothing for your hair. It cannot moisturize your hair. All it does is solidify on each strand and hold them in place. That may sound like a good thing for retwisting your hair, but it's very bad.
When something coats your hair strand, nothing can penetrate that barrier. That means conditioners won't be able to do their job. The hair also can't "breathe."
Beeswax is about as hard to wash out of locs as candle wax. Even the harshest of detergents wouldn't be able to get all the beeswax out of your locs.

2) It causes build-up
So beeswax sitting on your hair strands in itself is a form a build-up, especially if you're regularly retwisting with it. The real build-up happens when you try to use other products on your locs on top of the beeswax.
The conditioner you tried to apply while washing your hair wasn't all that effective, so now you're trying to keep your hair moisturized during the day. Leave-in conditioners and oils are being put onto your dry, suffocated locs daily and it's still not working. The beeswax is blocking most of the product from working and the rest is just sitting on top of the wax.

3) It causes dehydrated, brittle hair
All of what you've read so far is the recipe for dry, brittle hair. Beeswax makes locs feel extremely stiff. Healthy locs should feel soft and have some movement to them. Because the beeswax is blocking your hair from the moisture that it needs, it's dry, hard, and starting to break.

4) It causes dead-looking "dusty" locs
On top of being dry and hard, your hair also looks dusty. You can see the white to yellow-ish product build-up in your locs. Your hair also looks dull and lacks shine. Healthy locs are vibrant, have bounce to them, and look moisturized. But if you're using beeswax, it can be nearly impossible to achieve that look.

5) It attracts even more dirt and debris
Product build-up in locs attracts more build-up in other forms. Lint, dirt, dust, and other nonsense will be picked up by the beeswax in your hair. All of that stuff will also be hard to wash out of your hair because it has "bonded" with the wax build-up.


Please don't use beeswax to retwist your locs. Instead, opt for a light gel that will wash out easily.
Something interesting to know is that some people don't even use a product to retwist; they just wet their roots and retwist. I actually do that every now and then with my edges.
Retwisting is not so serious that your need the hold of a wax. Stay away from them and your hair will thank you for it.

Hairfinity Pros
Contains effective ingredients like biotin and folic acid
Affordable

Hairfinity Cons
Contains horsetail which is possibly unsafe
Pills are large/hard to swallow
Complaints about the smell of the pill
Vegetarians should know, contains collagen and gelatin

Hairfinity is a vitamin supplement that helps with hair growth. While it does contain effective ingredients such as biotin and folic acid, it also contains ingredients that can be harmful to your body and to the hair growth process.
Horsetail is not a recommended ingredient to include in multivitamins. According to WebMD, horsetail is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth long-term.
Consuming horsetail can cause your Vitamin B1 levels to drop. This is because Horsetail contains a chemical that breaks Vitamin B-1 down, causing a deficiency. If you don’t get enough B-1, you can experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, heart damage, mental sluggishness, and hair loss. Having Horsetail in a vitamin that's supposed to promote hair growth is counterproductive. This may be why many Hairfinity users are reporting hair loss over time.
Hairfinity also contains substances that come from animals such as collagen and gelatin. This is not a vegetarian-friendly vitamin.
Based on customer reviews, the vitamins are large and smelly, making them hard for a lot of people to take consistently. The smell could be due to the fact that ingredients that derive from animals degrade quickly, and therefore smell bad.

SugarBearHair Pros
Contains effective ingredients such as biotin, folic acid and Vitamin C
Affordable
Doesn't contain any unsafe ingredients
Doesn’t contain any meat or beef by-products
Easy to take (chew and swallow)
Smells delicious
Gluten free
Dairy free

SugarBearHair Cons
For those allergic to nuts, contains tree nut oil
For those on a strict no sugar diet, contains sugar
Diabetics should request permission from doctors

SugarBearHair is a new, gummy bear hair vitamin. It contains the some of the same effective vitamins as Hairfinity but without the unsafe ingredients. They also don’t contain any gelatin or collagen, so that's good news for vegetarians. If you are sensitive to dairy and/or gluten, you don't have to worry since the vitamins don't contain any of those ingredients either.
These vitamins are chewy making them easy to take. SugarBearHair vitamins also have berry flavor that's from actual berries. They're really delicious so you could actually enjoy taking them every day.

I've been using a satin pillowcase for about 3 years and honestly it makes everything so much easier.
I had a common issue of my satin scarf coming off at night and I would wake up to a dry, tangled mess of hair in the morning. At the time my pillowcase was just the normal cotton one.

What I didn't know was the reason my hair looked like that in the morning was because the cotton material sucked the moisture out of my hair. Whenever my scarf slipped off at night it was as if an apocalypse happened on my head and it would take something short of a miracle to fix it.

When I switched to a satin pillowcase, I stopped waking up to a dry bush of hair. My hair was noticeably softer and my curls stayed intact. Eventually I even became lazy and started slacking on wearing a satin scarf. My hair was still fine. Now I only wear my scarf if I need my edges to lie down for the next day.

I definitely give satin pillowcases 5 out of 5 stars.

 

ACV Rinse Pros
Simple Recipe

ACV Rinse Cons
Didn't work

The Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse didn't do anything for my scalp or my hair. My scalp was still just as oily as before and my hair still had product in it. Other people have used the rinse and their hair was stripped, but not in my case.

Baking Soda Cleanse Pros
Simple Recipe
Got the build up out of my hair

Baking Soda Cleanse Cons
It was uncomfortable the do this in the bathroom sink lol

When I did the cleanse I could see the residue and flakes from my locs in the mixture. After washing and conditioning my hair, it was a lot shiner and healthier. The cleanse removed the bit of product build up that I had in my locs.

I can't judge on how it cleansed my scalp since it was done in the sink and it was difficult to clean. It removed a bit of oil but not a significant amount.

Either way, it was still a lot more effective than the ACV Rinse and I plan to do it once or twice a year.

Price: $30
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
SugarBearHair vitamins are soft and delicious chewy hair vitamins! They are vegetarian, cruelty-free, and made in the U.S.A. They're flavored with natural berries for a sweet taste you can enjoy!
Formulated with essential hair-friendly vitamins like biotin, folic acid, and Vitamin D, it nourishes your hair from the roots to improve strength, elasticity, length, and shine.
Just chew and swallow 2 gummy bears a day to get all the nutrients needed to meet your hair goals! Unlike the conventional large, gross vitamins, our gummies are easy to take and are gentle on your stomach.
Our vitamins do not contain hormones so it will not affect your facial or body hair.
No gelatin. No dairy. No side effects.

Review:
SugarBearHair is a new hair vitamin that I've been trying out since I have a hard time swallowing pills. Because of that, trying Hairfinity and Hairburst didn't work out for me, so when I heard of these chewable gummy bear hair vitamins I knew I had to try it.

The vitamins taste really good and I haven't missed a day of taking them yet. I wish the company sold just the gummies as a candy (without the nutrients inside) so I could just eat them all. But I control myself and just chew the recommended 2 gummies per day lol

Another cool thing about SugarBearHair vitamins are that they're vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and cruelty-free. However, for those who are allergic to nuts, they do contain tree nut oil.
Since I started taking them 2 months ago my hair has been growing about an inch every month, which is double the normal rate for my hair! I will continue to take these vitamins because they really do work. SugarBearHair has officially become a holy grail product for me.

Bottom Line:

Great chewable and vegetarian hair vitamins that have helped my hair grow twice as fast.

 

Price: Free (I had all of the ingredients in my house)
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Recipe:
Large bowl/sink of warm water
1/4 cup of baking soda
2 tsp of lemon juice
1 tsp of sea salt
3/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

Stir until all is well dissolved

Review:
I tried this on my locs more as an experiment to see how much build up was in my locs after a year of having them. I got the recipe from Chescaloc's YouTube video where she recorded herself doing the cleanse in the sink. She, along with other people, did the cleanse on their locs and the mixture in the sink turned from clear to brown. I wanted to see where my hair stood when it came to product build-up.

When I did the cleanse, my water did not turn brown, but it was slightly darker and I could see residue and flakes. I chose to shampoo as well since it couldn't get much of the oil from my scalp. After washing and conditioning my hair, it was shinier and looked healthier in general.
I am relieved to know that I'm not using too much product in my locs lol

Bottom Line:

Great recipe for getting the build up out of your locs. Wouldn't recommend doing a harsh cleanse like this more than twice a year.

Black Soap Pros
All natural
Affordable
Effective

Black Soap Cons
A bit drying on the hair
Scalp was oily the next day

Shampoo Pros
Affordable
Effective

Shampoo Cons
Can be drying to the hair
Usually has sulfates (unless labeled as sulfate free)


I've tried Raw African Black soap for my face and scalp. My face loves it (especially when I follow up with shea butter) but it may be too drying for my scalp and hair. It cleaned my scalp well but I think it may have done too good of a job. My scalp produced even more oil than usual as punishment, so I was back to square one.

I'll just stick to using sulfate-free shampoos. It may not necessarily be completely natural but it's what works better for my hair.

Price: $9.50
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
Dudley’s Scalp & Skin Antiseptic is a soothing pre-shampoo treatment that removes odor-causing bacteria and excess oil and helps control dandruff. It stimulates the scalp for a better shampoo and conditions the skin, making it feel soft and refreshed.

Ingredients:

• SD Alcohol 40 – a readily evaporating colorless liquid is a powerful stimulant and antiseptic.
• Clove Oil – has antiseptic properties derived from a dried flower bud of a tropical evergreen.
• Peppermint Oil – a healing agent with cooling properties.
• Eucalyptus Oil – a colorless pale to yellow liquid.

Review:
I consider this product to be the reason my oily scalp and dandruff problem hasn't driven me insane. Other dandruff-targeted products didn't do anything for my scalp. This is the only one that has made a difference. This is a pre-shampoo that helps remove the oil and bacteria from your scalp and keeps scalp fungi in check.

The instructions say to use a cotton ball to apply it to the scalp, which does not work for dense hair. Since the product is a liquid, I put it in a bottle that has an applicator tip. After wetting my hair and scalp, I use the tip to pour it throughout my scalp (not hair), massage it through, and then rinse. I do it a total of two times and then use my regular shampoo.

Something that surprised me is that it burned a bit the first time I used it, but after that it didn't really burn; it only tingled.

This product is very drying to the hair strands so it's best to try to avoid getting it all over your hair. After you follow up with your usual shampoo, make sure you have a good conditioner.
If you have dry "dandruff" (which is actually dry scalp flaking; not dandruff) this product is not for you. It will make a dry scalp worse. Only use this product if you have issues with oily dandruff.

Bottom Line:

Perfect pre-shampoo treatment for oily scalp and dandruff issues. Not recommended for those with dry scalp issues.

 

Commercial Facial Cleanser Pros
Effective

Commercial Facial Cleansers Cons
Can be expensive
Only a little bit of product in the container
Can contain harmful chemicals


Raw African Black Soap Pros
Affordable
Great value (a little goes a long way)
Effective
All natural

Raw African Black Soap Cons
Can be a bit drying


Raw African Black Soap is the only thing I use to clean my skin for the rest of my life.
Commercial skin cleanser were effective, but to be honest they always dried my skin out too much. I've had other cleansers leave residue on my face, causing my acne to become worse.

I tried Black Soap after my cousin recommended it to me. She uses it on her face to remove her makeup and she attested to it being a good cleanser.

My acne improved significantly since I started using Black Soap, but I saw the most improvement after incorporating shea butter. These two work well together, as if they were made for each other. Black soap is a bit drying to the skin, but shea butter restores moisture. They are truly my holy grail products for keeping my skin healthy.

Commercial Facial Moisturizers Pros
Effective
Smells good

Commercial Facial Moisturizers Cons
Can be expensive
Only a little bit of product in the container
Can contain harmful chemicals


Raw Shea Butter Pros
Affordable
Great value (a little goes a long way)
Effective
All natural

Raw Shea Butter Cons
Some may not like the smell


My skin loves shea butter and so does my wallet. I've had the same container of shea butter for over 2 years and I use it on my face every day. I also occasionally use it for my hair.

Commercial skin moisturizers were effective, but my skin always looked dull. I switched to raw shea butter after seeing so many naturals boast about how it helps their hair and skin. I love it because it gives my skin the proper moisture it needs as well as a healthy glow.

As another perk, my acne improved A LOT since I started using shea butter along with Raw African Black Soap. These two products together saved my skin.

The only downside to shea butter is that if you're used to your facial products smelling like flowers or a tropical island, it could take some time to get used to the earthy smell of shea butter. I never cared for smelling like fruit so it was cool with me.

Giovanni's Pros
Great for cleansing an oily scalp
Feel-good tingle
Affordable

Giovanni's Cons
Can be drying to most hair types


Trader Joe's Pros
Great cleanser
Feel-good tingle
Cheaper than Giovanni

Trader Joe's Cons
Can be drying for some hair types

These shampoos are so similar that for some people it's almost hard to tell the difference. They both stimulate your scalp, smell fresh, and may help with flakes.

In my experience Giovanni's shampoo cleans my scalp better. I have to use more of the Trader Joe's shampoo to get my scalp clean. Because of this, using Giovanni is a better value for me.
I like to dilute Giovanni's shampoo a little because it is a tad thick. It truly lasts longer for me than Trader Joe's version.
If you don't have a scalp with a lot of build up from oil, sweat, etc, then Trader Joe's version would be sufficient for you (and it is cheaper than Giovanni).

Bottom Line:

Use Giovanni's for a deeper clean. If you don’t need a deep clean then Trader Joe's is fine.

Eco Styler Pros
Cheap (huge 32 oz tub for about $5)
Maximum hold
No flaking (in my hair)
Nice, light smell

Eco Styler Cons
Leaves a "gel cast"
Makes my hair feel dry

There are plenty of people who use Eco Styler gel to retwist their locs. It's no surprise since you get a lot for a cheap price. Personally, I loved Eco Styler gel when my hair was loose, but for loc maintenance I don't like it all that much.

It does hold well, but I don't need maximum hold on my roots. I also found that over time my roots were starting to feel dry even though I was moisturizing my hair between washes. Not to mention that I have an oily scalp so my roots being dry is a sure sign that something isn't right.

This is because Eco Styler gel leaves what some people call a "gel cast." The gels coats your hair strands and then hardens, creating a barrier against anything else you'll try to put on your hair. If you have ever used Eco Styler to define your curls, you know this is why hair tutorials tell you to scrunch your hair so it won't be hard. You're breaking up the gel cast a bit.
Eco Styler gel has helped me achieve many sleek ponytails, but it's not ideal for retwisting my locs.

Taliah Waajid Pros
Good hold
No flaking (in my hair)
Nice, light smell
No gel cast
Doesn't leave the hair feeling dry

Taliah Waajid Cons
More expensive especially if you're heavy handed (6 oz jar for about $7)

I found out about this gel from watching Damian Walter's videos on YouTube. He uses the "tight hold" version of it in his clients' hair when retwisting their locs. He went over the pros of using it and I was sold. At the time my locs were 2 months old and still developing, but I could still tell the difference in my hair after shampooing the Eco Styler out of my hair and then using the regular Taliah Waajid Lock It Up gel. When I come from under the dryer, my hair holds well but it isn't hard at all. My roots feel moisturized and healthy which means I'm happy.

One thing to remember about the gel is that you don’t need to put a lot. For me, one jar lasts for 3-4 retwist sessions so I actually don't mind the price.

Bottom Line:

Even though Eco Styler holds better and is cheaper, I prefer Taliah Waajid Lock It Up gel for the quality and because it doesn't make my hair dry.

Price: $6-$8
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
Maintains locs, twists and naturals. This product is part of a natural anti-bacterial system. All colors/fragrances used are derived from dried fruit extracts and juices.

• Adds moisture and sheen
• Holds with no flaking
• Defines natural curl pattern
• No alcohol
• No animal testing

Ingredients:
Deionized Water (Aqua), carbomer, Yarrow Roots (Achillea Millefolium), Rosemary (Rosmarinus), DMDM Hydantion, Indian Hemp Extract (Cannibis Sativa), Brown #518, Yellow #10, Nettle (Citrus Aurantium), triethanolamine, fragrance

Review:
This is my go-to product for retwisting my roots. The hold is really good, the gel is light, and it doesn't flake or leave residue. It also smells nice (to me). You don’t need to put a whole lot for it to be effective.

After retwisting, I make sure I sit under the dryer. My hair is very dense and air-drying my locs takes forever. I also find that when I air-dry, the hold is not as good.
Because I bought this for my locs, I can't really say if it helps with curl definition but other reviews have given it 5 stars in that regard as well.

Bottom Line:

Excellent product with a good hold that won't flake or leave residue.

Price: $7-$9
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:

• Leaves hair conditioned and healthier-looking
• Protects hair against heat damage
• Lightweight formula delivers shine
• Sulfate, Paraben and Gluten free

Silk Elements Mega Silk Heat Protection Creme helps prevent heat damage caused by heated appliances while leaving hair shiny, smooth and healthier-looking.

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua, Eau), Cyclopentasiloxane, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Polyacrylamide, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Fragrance (Parfum), C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Phenethyl Alcohol, PPG-2 Methyl Ether, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Methylisothiazolinone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Silk

Review:
I had this product for a while considering I purchased it while I was still transitioning. I used to put it on my hair before blow drying since I was trying to be more careful not to break my hair off. I didn't know how effective it was since the bulk of it was applied to the relaxed part of my hair. After my big chop, this product was just sitting in my bathroom cabinet since I would only air dry my hair.

I have only flat ironed my natural hair once and this was before I started my locs. I didn't want bone straight results; I just wanted to see my length at least one time. I pulled this product out again and put it on each little section before flat ironing. I got a little nervous when I saw all the steam, especially because the temperature was a pretty low. That steam was just the product evaporating. If I needed to do another pass with the flat iron, I'd put a little more product.

When I washed my hair, it curled back up as if nothing happened, so it did a great job of protecting my hair from heat damage. It did not make my hair hard or anything and it doesn't have any weird smell to it, so I appreciate that.

Bottom Line:

Overall great product for protecting your hair from heat damage.

Hairburst Pros
Contains effective ingredients like biotin and folic acid

Hairburst Cons
Pills are large/hard to swallow
Complaints about the smell of the pill
Expensive
Vegetarians should know, contains collagen and gelatin

Note: Supplement facts are NOT listed on their website

Hairburst is a UK-based company that was previously known as "HairVits." They sell vitamin supplements that promote hair growth. Hairburst contains effective ingredients such as biotin and folic acid, but unfortunately for vegetarians, it also contains collagen.

Customer complaints are mainly about the size of the pills which makes it difficult to swallow. Some have also commented on the bad smell. The dosage is 2 capsules per day, so they need to be enjoyable to take for better user experience. I agree with the customer reviews because I could not take the pills consistently due to these reasons.

As a side concern, the supplement facts are not listed on their website. To find the supplement facts, I had to rely on users who posted photos of their Hairburst bottle and a third party site that typed out the supplement facts. I believe that it is irresponsible for a company to not have supplement facts available on the website. If someone wanted to consult with their doctor before taking these vitamins, they wouldn't have an easy way to provide a label.



Hairfinity Pros
Contains effective ingredients like biotin and folic acid
Affordable

Hairfinity Cons
Contains horsetail which is possibly unsafe
Pills are large/hard to swallow
Complaints about the smell of the pill
Vegetarians should know, contains collagen and gelatin

Hairfinity is a vitamin supplement that helps with hair growth. While it does contain effective ingredients such as biotin and folic acid, it also contains ingredients that can be harmful to your body and to the hair growth process.

Horsetail is not a recommended ingredient to include in multivitamins. According to WebMD, horsetail is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth long-term.
Consuming horsetail can cause your Vitamin B1 levels to drop. This is because Horsetail contains a chemical that breaks Vitamin B-1 down, causing a deficiency. If you don’t get enough B-1, you can experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, heart damage, mental sluggishness, and hair loss. Having Horsetail in a vitamin that's supposed to promote hair growth is counterproductive. This may be why many Hairfinity users are reporting hair loss over time.

Hairfinity also contains substances that come from animals such as collagen and gelatin. This is not a vegetarian-friendly vitamin.

Based on my experience as well as customer reviews, the vitamins are large and smelly, making them hard for a lot of people to take consistently. The smell could be due to the fact that ingredients that derive from animals degrade quickly, and therefore smell bad. This could be said about Hairburst as well.

Bottom Line:

I found both pills to be difficult to take consistently and therefore I can't recommend neither of them.

Coconut Oil Pros
Can actually moisturize hair
Gives the hair great shine

Coconut Oil Cons
Can solidify in your hair when it's cold
A bit pricey

Coconut oil is one of the few oils that can actually moisturize your hair instead of just sealing it. It's very versatile and gives great shine to the hair. For people with dry scalp issues, it could help tremendously.
The only issue is with coconut oil is that you can really only use it when the weather is warm. When it's below 70 degrees, it can solidify in your hair and there will be white specks all in you hair.

Africa's Best Oil Pros
Inexpensive
Great sealer
Gives the hair a great shine

Africa's Best Oil Cons
Strong smell that some may not like

This oil blend works well as a sealer, and for a hot oil treatment. It cannot moisturize your hair like coconut oil, but it will seal in the moisture you've provided from your leave in conditioner. It provides great shine to your hair, especially if you've applied it before a twist-out or braid-out.


So which should you use? You should use both! You can use coconut oil in the warmer months and use the Africa's Best oil during the rest of the year. Some people also use coconut oil and then apply sealer oils like Africa's Best.

For the purpose of treating a dry scalp and moisturizing the hair, coconut oil wins. For sealing in moisture and for hot oil treatments, Africa's Best wins. But you can get the full benefits by using both in your regimen.

Price: $11-$13
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Description:

• Anti-Frizz, Moisturize & Shine
• Natural & Certified Organic Ingredients
• Sulfate Free & Color Safe

This nourishing styling aid for thick, curly hair defines curls, reduces frizz and smoothes hair for a soft, silky feel. Our special blend of nourishing Silk Protein, hydrating Coconut and Neem Oils helps restore moisture and create brilliant shine while conditioning hair without weighing it down for bouncy, healthy curls.



Ingredients:

Deionized Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut ) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Magnifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Persea Gratissima (Avacado) Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Silk Protein, Ammonium Salt, Melia Azadiratcha (Neem) Seed Oil,Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed oil, Sorbitol Esters, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B-5), Caprylyl Glycol, Essential Oil Blend, Lonicera Caprifolium (honeysuckle) Flower (and) Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Hibiscus Flower Extract



Review:

This product works really well to moisturize my hair before braiding or twisting it up for a while. It has a thick consistency and it makes my hair feel soft. It also works well for twist-outs and braid-outs.
For everyday conditioning, my hair prefers a product that isn't so thick so I don’t use it for that purpose.
Other reviews highlight how well it moisturizes the hair, especially those with 4C hair. Some also like to use it as a deep conditioner. The only negative reviews I saw talked about how it was too thick to be used on fine hair and that it weighed their hair down.

Bottom Line: 

Great for those with dense or thick hair for deep moisturization.

Price: $2-$4
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
Africa's Best Ultimate Herbal Oil is a blend of light penetrating natural oils enriched with vitamins and African herbs. It conditions dry skin and cuticles and is great for relaxers, curls, locks, braids, twists, texturized and natural hairstyles.

Ingredients:
Soy Bean Oil, Walnut Seed Oil, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Olive Fruit Oil, Castor Seed Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Safflower Oil And Calendula Extract And Yarrow Extract And Cucumber Extract And Carrageenan Extract And Ginseng Extract And Sage Extract And Comfrey Extract And Ginseng Extract And Sage Extract And Comfrey Extract And Aloe Extract, Fragrance

Review:
This is my go-to oil blend for sealing moisture in my hair, hot oil treatments, and for pre-detangling. It smells good to me but it is strong and some people may not like it. For the price it's also a very good deal. I use this oil after I put in my leave-in conditioner to seal in moisture when I wear my hair out and for when I twist or braid it up. It provides great shine to my hair especially for twist-outs.

It's also great for "pre-detangling." Sometimes I'll let put conditioner and oil on my hair and let it sit for an hour under a plastic cap. Then before shampooing my hair I'll actually detangle it while everything is nice and smooth.
Other reviews for this oil are good. Some people use it on dry skin as well.

Bottom Line:

Good, versatile oil blend for those on a budget.

 

Pros of both
A little goes a long way
Moisturizes well

Cons of both
May be too thick for fine hair

Both have so much in common, so which one is better? To be honest, it depends on what you look for in a leave in conditioner.

If you feel more inclined to use raw products, then using raw shea butter could work out well for you. People tend to use raw shea butter to seal in moisture but depending on your hair type, it could work as a moisturizer.

Hairveda's Whipped Crème would be great for those looking for everyday moisture for their hair. It's lighter than raw shea butter and moisturizes very well.
I have used raw shea butter one week and Hairveda the next week. My hair loves them both, it's just that Hairveda is easier to apply.

It's also worth noting that no matter which one you choose, your money would be going towards a Black business. Hairveda was started by a Black woman. You can buy your shea butter from a local vendor (I get mine from a small African shop).

Bottom Line:

It's a tie in my eyes.