Inexpensive Product Suggestions, Please!
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Topic: Inexpensive Product Suggestions, Please!
Posted By: canopy44
Subject: Inexpensive Product Suggestions, Please!
Date Posted: September 04 2005 at 8:33pm
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I'm a college student on a budget. I just started taking care of my own hair -- since I was little, I've been doing the salon route. I've been pressing my hair for about 8 years after a damaging perm route. However, I've been having issues with stylists. My one up here where I go to college does an okay job but nothing special. She charges $50/visit, which makes it hard for a student to take care of their hair, especially when paying rent/utilities/books/food, etc. My stylist back at home has become very scissors happy since I've been off at college...every time I come home, she cuts my hair.
The problem is, since I've been getting my hair done since I can remember, I don't know WHERE to start. To make matters worse, I'm on a huge budget, I don't know if I can afford to buy really expensive stuff every month. Can anyone suggest some inexpensive products that get the job done? I read on another site about some Suave products doing a good job and VO5 being fairly decent. Any cheap products i should AVOID? Right now, I'm using Wild Growth Oil (great moisturizer), carrot oil, and some herbal oils when my scalp feels dry. Thanks for your suggestions!! |
She doesn't trim, she "cuts it into a style" despite me saying I don't want to do that. I think it's because she's known me for so long, she just assumes she knows what I want and what's best for my hair. So earlier this month, when I came back to college, I decided to end relationships with both stylists.
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Posted By: jasmine2g3
Date Posted: September 09 2005 at 12:55pm
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Some of the other thread on this forum have some great advice on oils, shampoos, conditioners, and even some do-it-yourself recipe type remedies to maintain healthy hair. Good luck! ------------- 
My hair idol Transitioning Current Length:1"above bra strap-layered Texture:3c *~*~* Jazz*~*~* |
Posted By: BrownEyez2
Date Posted: September 09 2005 at 10:59pm
** Off topic** But Jasmine, I love those pics! Your hair looks great!  ------------- ~~  LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!~~
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Posted By: jasmine2g3
Date Posted: September 13 2005 at 11:04am
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thanks -------------
My hair idol Transitioning Current Length:1"above bra strap-layered Texture:3c *~*~* Jazz*~*~* |
Posted By: jasmine2g3
Date Posted: September 13 2005 at 11:06am
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girl I try...I'm growing my relaxer out so I do have hair issues: humidity, flat hair that doesn't hold a curl (relaxed part), poofy hair that stay straight (natural), etc.. -------------
My hair idol Transitioning Current Length:1"above bra strap-layered Texture:3c *~*~* Jazz*~*~* |
Posted By: Renee
Date Posted: September 13 2005 at 2:28pm
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umm...have you tried neutrogena products? the NTM line ------------- |
Posted By: canopy44
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 1:23pm
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I haven't tried the neutrogrena line. Right now, I'm doing some VO5...I bought some milk moisture (strawberries & cream) as well as free me fresia. I also bought the suave humectant, which I LOVE. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it and figure out what I need and what I don't need soon enough...I just don't want to break the bank while doing so! |
But now I'm trying to find some good shea butter. After reading this forum, I realized that is a must-have product. I ordered 2oz of unrefined shea butter off ebay for about $10...I wanted to buy 6 ounces, but they were selling it for $45/$50, which seems a little pricey
. Is shea butter always that expensive? I've also tried looking around for some natural oils at a low price as well.