First and foremost, my favorite product in the entire world, is unrefined coconut oil. I use it for everything from cooking to skincare to deep conditioner to medicine. And yes, it is that amazing and it absolutely does work. (I'll dedicate a whole post tomorrow on all the things it's good for and how to use it.) I first realized its miracle properties when I was desperate for anything that would make my over-processed blonde hair feel less like hay in a field and more like luscious, soft hair that moved on its own. I use coconut oil as a deep conditioner before I shower and as a leave-in after I style my hair to make it shiny and super soft. It's about $6 at a grocery store for a massive container.
If I could only have one product the rest of my life, I would choose this miracle in a jar.
My second go-to product is actually 2 products together. After realizing how harsh man-made shampoo is on my tender hair, I chose to go the natural route. I picked up some Jason Restorative Biotin Pure Natural shampoo and conditioner and haven't looked back since. I found this in the organic care section of Publix for $8 each. All plant-based, no sulfates or other bad chemicals, and smells amazing. This stuff, in conjunction with the coconut oil, has made my hair healthier than ever, even though it is highlighted nearly platinum blonde. I have celebrity hair stylists comment on my hair all the time and I have this habit of always telling people my secrets. So if Carrie Underwood starts using coconut oil and telling people, I'm taking the credit...just sayin'
My last great hair essential is not actually a product but a tool. I'm including this because it has changed the way I style my hair for the better. I have naturally curly hair. Not cute little ringlets though. I'm talking part wavy, part curly, cowlicks all over, frizzy if you touch it, frizzy if you don't, one drop of water and it's a helmet of fuzz, crazy curly hair. It surprises hair stylists and they are usually at a loss for words when trying to brush it and blow dry at the same time. I found a tool that blowdries while styling so that I don't even have to straighten my hair afterwards. It makes it so shiny and bouncy that people actually accuse me of using hot rollers every day! Would you believe this miracle tool is only $17 and made by Conair, a brand most commonly found at Wal-Mart!? I couldn't believe it, best purchase this far. I can't say enough good things about this. I saw one that does the same thing at Sally's for $60. If you have unruly lion's mane hair that won't tame with blowdrying alone, try this. It's called the Conair Hot Air Brush.
And there you have it, the only things I use on my hair and all SO affordable and convenient; all of them can be found at your local stores! I used to be a product junkie, spending money on things that I would use once or twice then throw out because it didn't work. I don't have to worry anymore as long as I have these items and I have never felt better about my hair...or saved so much money on hair products!
Have you tried any of these things? Do you like them as much as I do? Let me know!
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