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: $20
My Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

Product Description:

We have updated our formula for a better consistency while still giving you the gentle cleansing you want! Your hair is left feeling lightly conditioned after use, not dry. Formulated with Silk Amino Acids and Green Tea extract to help provide shine to the hair, while Vitamin B5 aids in moisturizing your curls. Yummy Coconut Scent and still Sulfate-Free formula!


Ingredients:

WATER/AQUA/EAU, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURYL GLUCOSE CARBOXYLATE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BRASSICA ABYSSINICA (ABYSSINIAN) OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, SILK AMINO ACIDS, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID.

 
Review:

This product is probably really effective, but just not on my scalp. The shampoo is very runny and hard to spread, so my scalp is not able to get clean even after a second application.
According to other reviews, the problem is common so this shampoo may not be appropriate for people who have dense hair, an oily scalp, and/or dandruff issues. This is because this cleanser will not be sufficient to get the scalp and hair clean.
On the plus side, the positive reviews have said that it works really well and fits into certain hair care regimens so it may just work out in the end.

Bottom Line:

This may be okay for fine-haired people looking for a very gentle cleanse, but if you regularly need a good cleansing, skip this product.

Finger Detangling Pros
A lot gentler than using a comb

Finger Detangling Cons
Couldn't get all shed hair out
Hair doesn't stay detangled while working other sections
Takes too long


Wide Toothed Comb Pros
Gets most of the shed hairs out
Easier and quicker than finger detangling

Wide Toothed Comb Cons
Greater possibility of breakage


I tried finger detangling my hair after my big chop. I can honestly say that it's not for me. My hair is too dense and I wasn't able to get all of the shed hairs that were stuck in my fro. It was too time consuming for me for poor results. I've also made my hair even more tangled once.

For my hair it's a lot better to use a wide toothed comb and just be gentle with it. The amount of shed hair I remove from my hair each week is just too much to try to do with my fingers. I've also found that my hair is a lot sleeker and my curls are more defined when I use a comb.

Price: $12
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Description:
A creamy and herbal Kinky Curly Knot Today Conditioner helps you to smooth the cuticles and remove knots, tangles and snarls painlessly. This conditioner helps you to convert a nightmare into a sweet dream.

• Helps to removes tangles and knots painlessly
• Helps to smoothen cuticles
• Creamy and herbal conditioner

Kinky Curly Knot Today Conditioner is a good herbal product that gives you the liberty to look fashionable.

Ingredients:
Mango Fruit Extract, Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root, Lemongrass, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol And Natural Fragrance

Review:
This conditioner has a lot of "titles." It's a conditioner, a leave-in, and a detangler all in one. In other words it moisturizes your hair well enough so that you can get a detangling comb through a lot easier. It is very effective and it has great slip as well.
Most reviews for this conditioner are also good. There are a small percentage of reviews that say this conditioner left a white sticky mess on their head.

Bottom Line:

This conditioner is great for most coarse hair types but may not be that great for looser curls.

Vo5 Pros
Nice fruity smell
Cheap
Cleans my scalp in one application

Vo5 Cons
Extremely drying

Vo5 Shampoo was my go-to shampoo for a while during my transition to natural hair. As a broke college student it was affordable (sometimes as low as 50 cents on sale) and readily available in the CVS near the campus. At that time, I had no idea what "clarifying" meant and used it every week when I'd wash my hair.
As a clarifier, it works very well; almost too well. For the first time in my life I experienced what it was like to have dry scalp (my scalp is usually oily). I stopped using the shampoo regularly when I educated myself more on shampoo types. I saved it for the times when I really need a deep cleansing. It's effective and I love it, but now I know that I need to be careful.


Giovanni Pros
Great scalp cleanser
Feel-good tingle
Nice clean smell (minty)

Giovanni Cons
Affordable, but more expensive than Vo5
Can be drying to most hair types

I wouldn't consider Giovanni a clarifying shampoo, but some people consider it as such, especially if they have dry scalp. It cleans the scalp really well, but not sufficiently enough for me to consider it a clarifying shampoo for my scalp. However, as a regular shampoo, it does wonders. It's not too drying on my scalp and it feels good. It's definitely more expensive than Vo5, but affordable.

Bottom Line:

If I were judging on the ability to completely clarify the scalp, Vo5 wins. For a good regular cleansing, Giovanni wins.

Price: $6-$9
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
Silk. It has the most incredible feel, the most incredible texture. It makes you feel sexy. Desirable. Smooth As Silk Deeper Moisture Conditioner makes your hair feel so smooth, so silky, so amazingly detangled. It works only where needed to create a silky-smooth palette that's repaired, renewed and ready for your own unique kind of style. Smooth As Silk provides smooth moves indeed.

• Infuses deep moisture for manageable smoothness
• Detangles while protecting against split ends
• Calms unruly hair to alleviate frizz
• Increases shine while smoothing dry or damaged hair

Ingredients:
Aqua (water), cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, butylene glycol, cetrimonium bromide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, natural fragrance, hydrolyzed soy protein, *chamomilla recutita (matricaria) leaf extract, *citrus aurantium dulcis (valencia orange) extract, *citrus grandis (grapefruit) fruit extract, *cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) extract, *echinacea purpurea extract, *ginkgo biloba extract, *glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, *lavandula angustifolia (lavender) extract, *rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, *macrocystis pyrifera (sea kelp) extract, *mangifera indica (mango) extract, *salix alba (willow bark) extract. *USDA Certified Organic

Review:
This conditioner is best known for the great slip it provides when detangling your hair. Needless to say, it also does a great job moisturizing your hair. This is especially important if you used Giovanni's Tea Tree Triple Threat Shampoo.

A little goes a long way with this conditioner because it spreads very easily.
The reviews for this conditioner are mostly positive. There are a few people here and there saying it made their hair dry, which honestly is surprising to me. The conditioner is literally smooth and makes anything it comes in contact with smooth as well.

Note: If you accidentally drop some on the shower floor, be careful because it will be very slippery. Make sure you rinse your shower out well. I fell on my butt once lol

Some other reviews say that the conditioner works well as a leave in as well.

Bottom Line:

Very good conditioner that gives great slip for detangling and provides great moisture. Also functions as a leave-in conditioner.

Price: $6-$9
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars


Product Description:

So good it tingles! Invigorating ingredients deliver unmatched clarity and rejuvenation for hair and scalp. You're left with something clean, pure, and incredibly stimulating...for hair and mind.

• Increases scalp circulation for a refreshed, renewed feel
• Strengthens hair with a three-organic-oil-blend to stimulate, condition and clarify
• Alleviates dry, flaking scalp with organic tea tree botanicals
• Zero sulfates 

Ingredients:

Aqua (purified water), *aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, sodium cocoamphoacetate, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, dexyl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, menthol, panthenol, potassium sorbate, citric acid, polysorbate 20, *melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, *eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) oil, *thymus vulgaris (thyme) extract, *urtica dioica (nettle) extract, *tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) flower extract, *salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract, *rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, *lavandula angustifolia (lavender) leaf extract, *equisetum arvense extract, *chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, *achillea millefolium extract, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oil, phenoxcyethanol, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil.


Review:

This is a great sulfate-free cleanser to get the job done. Even though it doesn’t have any sulfates, surprisingly, it still lathers up. I like the tingle I feel on my scalp when I use it and it gets everything clean in only 2 applications. It spreads well but I personally dilute it a little to adjust it to my liking.

The smell is a bit strong (but it smells good to me) while you're washing your hair but it won't stay in the hair after you rinse the shampoo out.

This shampoo will not cure an oily scalp and/or dandruff condition but it is a good relief for me.
The only downside that I've also seen in reviews is that it can be just a little drying. As long as you use a good conditioner it shouldn't be too much of a problem unless you have a dry, sensitive scalp.

Bottom Line:

Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo is a good, affordable, sulfate-free cleanser but may not be suitable for those with dry scalp or hair issues.

Price: $5-$6 for the 32 oz container 
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:

• Made with 100% Argan Oil
• Contains UV protection
• For all hair types
• Maximum hold

Eco Styler Moroccan Argan Oil Styling Gel is formulated with rare oils extracted from kernels of the Argan tree in Morocco. The formula conditions and revitalizes the hair while adding a brilliant shine. Moisturizes providing hydration and elasticity to hair.
Conditions with Omega fatty acids and Vitamin E to provide nourishment that strengthens hair. The lightweight formula will give you superior hold without weighing hair down.
Like all of Eco Styler styling gels this new gel minimizes flakes and tack, and aids in the prevention of dry skin. Provides UV protection with no tack and is anti-itch.


Ingredients:

Water, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PVP, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Argan oil, Fragrance, Yellow #11


Review:

This gel is very good quality considering the price and the large amount per jar.
It has a good hold and did not cause flaking in my hair. I'd recommend moisturizing your hair with a leave-in conditioner before using the gel. Using it alone can make your hair feel a little hard. It also washes out of my hair without a problem.

Other reviews for this product are generally good and it's considered a favorite product among the natural hair community. There are a few people who said they've experienced flaking but that could be due to other products they may have used with the gel.

Note: It's better to buy from a beauty supply store since the online prices are higher. Also, other people have said that the jar cracked open from shipping. 

Bottom Line:

Good value. Great hold. Buy in a beauty supply store for the best price.

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.