I was in my cafe bookstore this weekend browsing thru different haircare books. I came across Shamboosie's book on hair. He has a chapter about growing out and maintaining relaxed hair. He suggests that the BEST PRODUCTS to get relaxed hair to thrive, be healthy and grow to it's longest lengths are: Nexxus Botanoil Treatment shampoo, Humectress Creme Moisturizing conditioner and Keraphix Creme Cond. for stressed hair.

According to him using these (and only these) products will get hair to thrive sooner, grow/retain length, no breakage, etc. He suggest to start- wash/cond. hair every 4 days for 1 month, then to wash/cond. weekly after that AND to do a deep cond./reconstructor every 4th week.

Now, I know we can grow our hair out w/o using these particular products. So do you think this is just a "product push" for these items or is there any truth to certain products being better for hair than others? Or maybe it's just finding what best for your hair, adapting a routine and sticking to it? I know consistency is key..........................So what do you ladies think??? 

I read his book and went on a Nexxus craze afterwards. But, I got away from it. They are good products, but I think it depends on the person. I think my hair is softer and more manageable now than when I used Nexxus. I can think of a few products I like better. But, to each it's own.

Renee wrote: i alot fo relaxed ladies like nexxus products especially humectress. i also like it. its very moisturising and can be used either as a leave in, conditioner or deep codnitioner. the only thing i didnt like about it was the lack of slip but you can always add honey or oils to aid that. i also love keraphix and no matter how much i use it, my hair doesnt become overloaded with protein. ive never tried the botanoil shampoo. i think he was able to pick these products from reviews from people and might not necessarily work for everybody.

Honey?...I've never heard of that.  Do you just add it to your conditioner? I want to try that.