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Products I LOVE -Transition to "organic" products

If you have been following me on this site, you may know that I have made the decision to transition to "natural products", meaning products that have ingredients that are organic or at least %90 organic.

I personally had no problem with products that contained silicones, parabens, mineral oil and such. However, I felt, since I know what's better for my hair...I should do better...

A first it was hard to find replacements for many of the non organic things that were working great for me, but I got the basics down and it's been great. This transition has also made my hair routine very simple as I don't require extra steps to ensure that a product will "work" for me or I rarely have to worry about them not "working" the same...

My hair has felt great. Many people think that their hair will feel drier or they will have tons of knots without cones, but i've experienced the contrary. I still have the same shine, if anything, I think better. No issues with splits, and tangles. My hair feel softer than it's ever been...



This album will show you my replacements. Many of them work exactly the same as the non organic or even better...

I hope this helps you...

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CLEANSING PRODUCTS
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CLEANSING PRODUCTS
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Cleansing replacement. I always use apple cider vinegar on my scalp, before the mud wash. The Mud Wash is amazing, I love the fact that it is a cleanser and conditioner all in one...
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Cleansing replacement. I always use …
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MOISTURIZERS/LEAVE-INS
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MOISTURIZERS/LEAVE-INS
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Water: the most purest form of moisture...I will always laugh at people who say water drys their skin and hair out lol, I used to be the one to say it, but when you think about it, it sounds really silly lol....
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Water: the most purest form of moist…
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Leave In, the LTR would leave my hair feeling very smooth and silky, but Giovanni gives me that and it can be used as a styling aid alone...
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Leave In, the LTR would leave my hai…
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HAIR TREATMENTS
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HAIR TREATMENTS
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Non Organic DC- Everyone knows how much I loved Silicon mix, it detangles my hair at contact, made my hair feel silky smooth then I loved the thickness of Lekair. I will still use Silicon Mix before flat ironing which is once a year...Replacements next>
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Non Organic DC- Everyone knows how m…
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Amazing moisture drenched prepoo mix by Chicoro123...For oils, I use 1 1/2 tablespoons of EVOO and half a tablespoon of Wheat Germ because it is very heavy...I sit under the steamer with this and my hair feels like butter...
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Amazing moisture drenched prepoo mix…
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Protein treatment and frizz buster...More info on treatment here http://www.cherrylola.com/2009/05/the-cherry-lola-treatment-tutorial/
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Protein treatment and frizz buster..…
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Rinses, I used to do used rinses to condition,strengthen my fine strands and add give shine. Cassia "the neutral henna" gives me all of that and more...Benefits of Cassia here http://public.fotki.com/lilnicka4u2nv/product-i-love/cassia-obovata-smal.html
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Hibiscus (sorrel) One of my new found loves. With a PH of 4.0, as final rinse it really smooths my cuticles, locking moisture in..I use 8oz with 2tbpns of ACV
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Hibiscus (sorrel) One of my new foun…
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CONDITIONERS
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CONDITIONERS
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Got Slip? When brewed, these demulcent herbs release a mucusy like agent that give wonderful slip for detangling. They also very conditioning and strengthening. You may find these in alot of your fav slippery products (like Knot today)...
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Got Slip? When brewed, these demulce…
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Detangling spritz, (all of my favorite slippery things!) 1/2 cup Marshmallow Root extract to 1/2 cup AVJ, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil
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Detangling spritz, (all of my favori…
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OILS
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OILS
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Coconut/Vatika.... Coconut oil is my beyond fav oil...I can use it to nourish my hair,prepoo, de-shed and detangle hair, and it leaves an awesome sheen..
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Coconut/Vatika.... Coconut oil is my…
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Olive Oil: It is one of the oils that penetrates the hair shaft, and is very moisturising..it is a great sealant!!!...This is mainly what my oil rinse mix consist of...
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Olive Oil: It is one of the oils tha…
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Jamaican Black Castor Oil: is one of the purest forms of castor oil you can find, and it works better than the regular to me...I love it mixed with olive oil to seal.....
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Jamaican Black Castor Oil: is one of…
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Crisco All Vegetable Shortening: I cant believe how long ive been sleeping on this stuff!!! A dab of this with a drop of EVOO/JBCO as a sealant=Buttery smooth frizzless hair from root to tip,even when dry.A bit on the heavy side, but doesnt dry that way.
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Crisco All Vegetable Shortening: I c…
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Wheatgerm Oil. I love it for it's properties, it serves as a ceramide. I tend to use this specifically my edges and nape since they are exposed to alot more of weathering, and friction, it keeps my hair very smooth,soft and retaining moisture...
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Wheatgerm Oil. I love it for it's pr…
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STYLING PRODUCTS
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STYLING PRODUCTS
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Flax seed custard : For hold and elongation...Alternative to Eco Styler Formula 1
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Flax seed custard : For hold and elo…
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Flaxseed gel formula 2...Alternative to Curly Meringue for set out styles with hold
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Flaxseed gel formula 2...Alternative…
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Slick them edges! the Curls pomade slick edges w/o making hair stiff and greasy, and great shine...Its basically like Jam gel with natural ingredients! The hold is slighter lighter than Edge Control but it's enough...
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Slick them edges! the Curls pomade s…
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HAIR TOOLS/APPLIANCES
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HAIR TOOLS/APPLIANCES
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Steam Treatments :(Benefits below) This makes my DC REALLY penetrate...As of right now (winter) I am doing it once a week, but when it gets warmer I will do them bi-weekly....
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Steam Treatments :(Benefits below) T…
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bonnet
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bonnet
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Satin Edge Bonnet Cap: This is what I use to cover my hair at night, which is a must in retaining length and moisture...I highly reccomend the flat satin edge opposed to the rubber edge, simply because it is gentle on your hairline ;-)
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Satin Edge Bonnet Cap: This is what …
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