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My Natural Hair Essentials

January 11, 2013

I’ve been receiving all these questions regarding my hair.  I won’t harp on the topic because there is an overload of information for natural haired girls.  First things first, what you see most of the time on the blog is my version of protective styling a.k.a a wig.  One of my best friends introduced me to the world of wig wearing and I’ve been exploring ever since.  You see I’m an accidental natural and the laziest when it comes to my hair.  If you look back at my blog posts you will rarely see my hair out.  My regime is quite simple but it wasn’t always like this.  When I first started learning how to take care of my natural hair (after breaking a few combs sadly), I’d buy every other product I read about and ended up naturally with loads of product.

My Natural Hair

These days my hair gets washed every two weeks or weekly depending on the level of ambition felt.  The one product that I use consistently is this castor oil I bought in Jamaica at the local pharmacy.  I will say that this low maintenance method has really worked for me, my hair has indeed grown.  I found a picture of my mom when she was my age, wearing one awesome afro and when I asked her what products she used then she said, “coconut oil and water, that is all.”  A testament that less truly can be more.   With that said, here are some of my favorite products.  What are some of yours?

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus

Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter

Hair Essentials

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  • assa cisse

    I love shea Moisture Products. I will follow the steps you’ve sent me going forward.

    • TheBantuGirl

      I hope it helps :)

  • Dorkys Ramos

    After seeing how dry my hair was becoming I used the Shea Moisture products for a few months. I especially liked combing in the masque and massaging it into my hair while wet. I think it did make my curls a little softer, but then realized that I needed more than just moisturizing products – I needed to start drinking more water! There’s only so much products can do if you’re not nurturing your hair/skin from the inside out. I thought I was just getting used to the old stuff and that I needed to switch things up. Now I’m back to what I used before (Garnier Fructis) because my curls need something heavier so it doesn’t get all frizzy and wild. Plus, Garnier is sooo much cheaper, which is great because I tend to pile that stuff on. Oh, and I try not to use shampoo too often and just go for conditioner to untangle curls and then leave-in to style.

    • TheBantuGirl

      Shea Moisture is cheaper when they have the winter shops at Bryant park. They sell any three items for $25 if you can believe that. I also, I limit shampoo use as well.

  • lydz

    Coconut oil is the bomb.dot.com I love this oil! Yet to try anything Shea but Its on my products to try list. I nominated you for a Liebster award please check it out when you get time here >>> http://crowningglorymine.blogspot.com/2013/01/liebster-award.html
    Siku njema!

    • TheBantuGirl

      I use it sometimes. You should try the SheaMoisture products, they are amazing. Thank you for the nomination!!!! I’ll do the necessary when I’m back – I have computer/internet free days to curb the obsession. :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/JamaicasPrincess JoJo Mre

    So happy i found your blog N! going through every post

    • TheBantuGirl

      About time! Lol . Where have you been? I missed you both times I came to visit.

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