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.

 

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.

Price: $3-$4
My Rating: 4 of out 5 stars

Description:
Give your thirsty hair a moist makeover. Made with Australian Aloe and Jojoba Oil, this moisturizing conditioner maximizes hydration to soften your silky mane.

Ingredients:
Water/Eau, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ecklonia Radiata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Review:
This is my go-to conditioner when I'm out of conditioner and low on money. It provides good slip for detangling and does an alright job of moisturizing my hair.
I just try not to use it too often since it does have silicones, but apparently it's not the worst of the silicones.

Bottom Line:

Not my staple but a great conditioner for those on a budget.

My shea butter before regular use

Price: $5-$15
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Ingredients:
Shea butter

Review:
I regularly use shea butter for my skin and my hair. It provides great moisture and leaves my dense, thick hair looking shiny and healthy.
Shea butter is very thick so a little definitely goes a long way. I put a little in my palm, rub my hands together to let the heat dissolve it, and put it in my hair.
I have had the same two containers of shea butter (one for my hair and one for my face) for an entire year and it's not even halfway done. It's definitely a great value.

Bottom Line:

Great moisturizer for both the hair and skin that will last a long time.

Price: $12
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
You can instantly put an end to dry, dull, brittle hair. When you naturally balance hair’s moisture - manageability, softness and shine are just around the corner. This rich hydrating conditioner can do just that, plus it detangles and makes hair easier to style. The blend of Pro-vitamin B5 and Biotin strengthens and softens hair when it’s wet so there are fewer snags, snaps and tugs. And, it’s light enough to use daily and is also perfect as a co-wash.

Ingredients:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Amodimethicone, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), C11-15 Pareth-7,C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium, Chloride, Citric Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Laureth-9, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Panthenol, PEG-45M, Polyquaternium-37, Polysorbate 60, Polyurethane-14, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Retinyl Palmitate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, ?Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Trideceth-12, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum)Copolymer, Trideceth-12, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum)

Review:
This conditioner moisturized my hair very well and provided great slip for detangling. It's almost like it did all the hard work for me so I don't have to spend so much time detangling my hair.

It smells nice and I don't have to use a lot for it to be effective. The consistency is fairly thick so it might be a bit much for finer hair types.
Other people's experiences with this product are similar to mine. Some also feel like it’s a bit pricey.

Bottom Line:

Very good conditioner for thick, dense hair that provides great slip.

Price: $16.95
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Product Description:
This thick conditioner uses shea butter for its moisturizing properties, adding great softness to super dry hair. It also utilizes the beneficial properties of 14 different herbs and spices. Good for daily use for those with thick, dry hair, but might be too heavy for hair that gets weighed down easily. Finer curlies might want to try our Aloeba conditioner.

Ingredients:
Water (Aqua)*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Oat Flour, Soy Lecithin, Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Review:
My review for this product is mixed but leaning towards the positive side. The main highlights are that this conditioner makes the hair feel silky and soft, controls frizz, and holds curls.
On the flip side, once you rinse it out, the hair can be a little dry, which equals breakage.
There are other reviews that have said that they don't like how their hair feels and/or looks after rinsing the conditioner out.

Others have said that this works best as a leave-in conditioner, and I agree. Applying it after washing your hair and continuing with your regular styling will keep the hair soft. In a way, it redeems itself.

If you want to try this product I'd proceed with caution and get a sample since it may not work for your hair type in particular. The range of hair types for both positive and negative reviews are broad. There are curlies who say the product worked well and some who said it made their hair a disaster. Surprisingly there are straight haired users who love the product but most have probably avoided using this conditioner since shea butter can weigh down their hair.

Bottom Line:

Because of the mixed reviews I'd recommend getting a sample of the product before spending $17 on the whole bottle. 

 

Samples: https://www.jessicurl.com/product/too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner-fs

Price: $9-$11
My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Description:
SheaMoisture's Coconut & Hibiscus sulfate-free shampoo for thick, curly hair gently cleanses and detangles hair. This special blend of nourishing Silk Protein, hydrating Coconut and Neem Oils helps restore moisture, body and shine for bouncy, healthy curls.

Ingredients:
Deionized Water, Dacyl Glucoside (Coconut Oil), Cocos Nucifera(Coconut) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Vitamin E, Melia Azadirachta (Need ) Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (Coconut Oil),Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Rosemary Extracts, Silk Protein, Proprietary Essential Oil Blend, Guar Gum, Stearic Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower (and) Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract *Certified Organic Ingredients.

Review:
I don't know when I will learn my lesson that my hair and scalp love 2 different kinds of product. My hair loves this shampoo but my scalp hates it. Since shampooing is mainly for the scalp, I guess my scalp's opinion wins out.

My hair strands feel clean and not stripped. However, this shampoo doesn't clean my scalp very well. After 2 applications it still feels oily/waxy. I ended up just using my usual shampoo, making this product pretty useless for me.
 Other reviews of this product are stellar but I have to assume they have a scalp that needs moisture.

Bottom Line:

Useless shampoo for me but probably ideal for those with a drier scalp.

Price: $5-$10
My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Description:
Cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream is an intensive deep penetrating leave in cream conditioning treatment that is made with pure shea butter and other natural oils to stop and mend breakage, repair split ends, and add manageability and shine with every application. When used daily, cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream helps promote strong, long healthy hair.

Ingredients:
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG 1 Trideceth 6, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, Panthenol, PPG 1-PPG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Lanolin Oil, Cinnamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Benzophenone 3, BHA, BHT, Zea Mays Oil (Corn), Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, DMDM Hydantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

Review:
This product only worked on certain parts of my hair.
It did moisturize most of my hair well and made it feel soft. However, it made the looser hair at my crown feel stiff and there was also a lot of flaking when it dried.

If you have multiple textures in your hair, then you may have the same results as me. Hair that's in the Type 4 range responded well, but the hair at my crown is 3B and did not respond well.
The other reviews for this product are very good, but it's clear from the bad ones that looser naturals may not find this product to be beneficial.

Bottom Line:

Works great for Type 4 hair but not so much for other hair types.

Price: $5.99
My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Description:
Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14 in 1 features special moisturizing and activating ingredients to help solve all hair problems associated with curly looks, braids and natural hair styles.

Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Mineral Oil, PEG-75 Lanolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Strealknium Chloride Polysobate-60, Triethanoolmaine and others

Review:
Other people say this is really their miracle worker but not in my case. This is a decent product but it's not something I can use as my primary moisturizer since the consistency is thin and it doesn't spread well in my hair. I like to use it for just for a touch of moisture or to refresh my hair. In my case it's one step up from spraying water and oil on my hair before leaving the house.

The instructions say this is supposed to be something you spray in your hair but don't do it. It's almost like pumping lotion on your hair; it'll come out in little globs. It's better to pump it in the palm of your hand and apply it that way.

According to other reviews, it seems to work well for those with looser curls.
The online price for this item is a lot higher so it's definitely better to take a trip to the beauty supply store to see if they have it.

Bottom Line:

Miracle worker for looser curls but coarser hair textures aren't missing out on much.

Price: $8.99
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Description:
Whipped Creme is our EVERYTHING moisturizer!
Not too heavy, not too light! Whipped Cream has Just the right amount of moisture and oils to give you moisturized ends. Ideal for wash-and-go styles, sleek ponytails, and as a leave in conditioner. Just a dime size amount will do! It softens your new growth, adds unbelievable shine and gives new life to your hair! Your ends will love HairVeda's Signature Whipped Cream.


Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil, Sweet Almond Oil. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter),Ceteryl Alcohol, Steryl Alcohol, Sunflower Oil, Allantoin, Isopropryl Palmitate, Emulsifying wax, Germall Plus, Light Fragrance.


Review:
This product works best as a leave-in conditioner rather than a detangler. It leaves the hair nice and soft. It works well especially as a moisturizer to put on your hair before getting your it braided or twisted.

The consistency is pretty thick so a little goes a long way. I tend to use a little for daily use and use a bit more if I'm braiding or twisting my hair up for a while.

The reviews for this product are positive with the exception of some who said it was too heavy for their hair. Some people dilute it in a spray bottle for light moisture, so that's definitely an option for fine-haired people.

Bottom Line:

Overall great moisturizer. Definitely worth it. Fine-haired people may need to dilute it.