Moisterizers

cebnn wrote: I've noticed a few people saying they use "white products" like Aussie, suave, and vo5. I have tried a few of these products, and found they leave my hair dry, it feels stripped. My hair dresser said the ph in them was too high for african american hair, and was striping it of any oils or moisture it had. does any one else experience this?

I have experienced this also.  I haven't tried Aussie(was thinkin about it) but Suave and VO5 seem to be too drying on my hair.  But i wouldn't say all products that aren't african american products are bad.  I've had good results from Dove, Fructis, Thermasilk, Finesse and Pantene.

That actually makes sense about the PH level and it can make a big difference.  But, I definitely think it is specific to the individual more than to any group (ie AA or caucasian). 

It is helpful to know what PH level works for you.  Porosity Control Conditioner which is PH4.5 is great on my hair.  When I try any new product that mentions PH level, I compare to Porosity Control.  If it's the same, then I know it will also work for me.  The downside though is that most products do not list their PH levels.  I recently began using Terax Hydrate (leave in) because it's PH 4.5.  I love it.

CEBNN, what drugstore conditioners seem to work for you?  I also have not had much luck with Aussie, VO5 or Suave (although it has been a few years since I tried these). 

I recently used Got2B So Smooth One Minute Emergency Repair Creme and that worked well (week before relaxer, hair very thick, lots of new growth).  It detangled well, moisturized, reduced breakage & shedding.  It may be too heavy for some and feels like it could coat the hair. I rinsed extra well and when it dried, my hair felt great.  I have to use a few more times to see if I really like it. 

Oh, also used Hollywood Carrot Oil (on ends) and loved it!  Thank you all for recommending light oils for moisturizing hair.  It is just what my hair needed & I was so surprised at the difference it made. 

afrolatina, I like the Got2B Emer. Repair creme also. It works great for me and my hair responds well to it. I also like the Breakthru anti-breakage system by SoftSheen Carson. It's a 3 step sys w/ fortifying moist. shampoo, Revitalizing deep cond. & moist. Strength lotion/Heat strengthing creme. I actually found this @ my dollar store! Works great -stop breakage & makes my hair very soft & moisturized.