"Everyday" Shampoo/Conditioner: Acure Organics Moroccan Argan + Argan Stem Cell Shampoo/ConditionerI don't actually wash my hair everyday - more like every two or three days - but when I do, these are generally what I use. When I first reviewed them, I said they were too moisturizing for me for regular use, but with more testing, I discovered they work fantastically, as long as I scale back on how much conditioner I use. The shampoo itself is pretty hydrating, so my hair really only needs a tiny bit of the conditioner. Used this way, my curls get enough moisture without being weighed down and my scalp doesn't end up feeling greasy either.
"Treatment" Shampoo/Conditioner: Intelligent Nutrients PureLuxe Shampoo/Conditioner
I'm a big fan of Intelligent Nutrients, but their shampoos and conditioners cost a bit more than I want to spend on products that get used up so quickly. Luckily my hair responds better to only using these occasionally anyways! The PureLuxe line was formulated for color-treated, damaged, and dry hair and is intensely moisturizing. I use them once every couple weeks (or more often if my hair starts to feel dry) and they leave my hair feeling extra soft and healthy.
Hair Oil: Aura Cacia Organic Argan Oil
After I wash my hair, while it's still damp, I take one pump of Aura Cacia's argan oil and distribute it mainly on the ends, but working it up the hair a little too. I've noticed a big difference in the health of my hair since I started using this regularly, and it also works to control frizz. In fact, as long as it's fairly dry outside, I can get away with just using argan oil, without any other hair products, and my hair will stay virtually frizz-free all day long.
Hair Mousse: Yarok Feed Your Roots Mousse
This is a pretty new product in my routine, but it's become a fast favourite! After washing my hair and using the argan oil, most days I'll scrunch my hair with this mousse and let it air dry. It defines my curls and keeps them in place throughout the day, but doesn't leave them feeling crunchy or sticky. I'll also use it on second-day hair if my curls need perking up.
Hair Gel: Intelligent Nutrients Organic Styling Gel
This is a more occasional product for me. It's what I use on days when I want a little more hold than what the Yarok provides. It's a good all purpose gel and it smells lovely and fresh too, like a mix of peppermint and spearmint - the scent reminds me of gum, but in a good way!
Shine Spray: Intelligent Nutrients Organic Hair Shine
This is what I reach for on those occasional times when I straighten my hair. I don't notice a big difference on curly hair, but when my hair is straight, it does a great job controlling any flyaways and leaves my hair with a beautiful, healthy shine. It's oil-based, so you only want to use a little or else it will take you past shiny and straight to looking greasy. On an only slightly related note, one of the lovely things about Intelligent Nutrients is that they periodically ask for testers for new products and give out samples before they are released, in exchange for feedback. And I'm not talking about just to bloggers either - they'll post on Facebook and Twitter for all their fans/followers. That's how I was introduced to this product, and since I don't use it all that often, I'm actually still working through the generous sample they provided!
Hair Mask: DIY Egg/Yogurt Mask
This mask literally takes less than five minutes to mix up the recipe and another five to ten to apply it, but the combination of working (almost) full time and job hunting for something new means that I've been skipping it more often than not lately. Ideally I like to use this once every 2-3 weeks and I really need to get back in the habit of doing so. Seriously, my hair never looks as healthy as the first few days after I use it.
I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance about my hair, so it's funny how many products ended up in this post! On a day-to-day basis, I just use the Acure shampoo and conditioner, argan oil, and Yarok mousse and I really don't spend much time doing my hair. Everything else is stuff I use much more irregularly, though they're all things I enjoy on occasion and that I'm glad to have in my cupboard. I've definitely been on a bit of a haircare kick lately, so I'd love to know: what are your favorite hair products?
