Like happens with many people, my hair also goes through various stages, from a natural Afro (that is somewhat difficult to tame), to different periods of time when I prefer to give my hair a pause and enjoy African braids.
Even if now I'm in a non-manipulation or in a very low-manipulation hairstyle stage, using various types of braids since a month ago, three to four months ago I decided to retexturize my 4C Afro hair to make my daily routine easier during those periods where I decide to not wear braids or extensions.
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I love my natural hair, without any chemical treatments, and I also love it with treatments, and some chemical treatments that help me have more manageable hair. My decision to relax my hair has nothing to do with feeling ashamed about having a 4C Afro hair, but rather for comfort, and also for a change of style.
By the way, the products mentioned here can also be used on natural Afro hair, not being specific or exclusive for Afro hair that has undergone a chemical process.
REMEMBER: natural Afro hair is gorgeous, and it's a unique hair type, with its own unique characteristics, just like straight, wavy, or curly Caucasian, Latin, Arab, or Asian hair; therefore, it requires specific care beyond washing and masking.
Nutrition and repair shampoo, by OBLEPIKHA SIBERICA PROFESSIONAL.
I previously had the opportunity to try a shampoo from the same line, but designed for normal to dry hair, and I remember how I loved how soft and manageable it used to left my hair, so I decided to continue testing other products from the same line. But, instead of how manageable leave my hair, what really caught my attention was how gentle it was on my hair, not leaving it dry or sticky after rinse it. So, after having gone through a chemical process, I needed a more nourishing and repairing hair care routine starting with the washing routine.
What strikes me most about Oblepinkha Siberica Professional products is that most of their products are created from natural and organic ingredients, having some of them a completely vegan formula. In particular, this shampoo, in contrast to the one indicated for normal to dry hair, seals the hair surface and helps
to tame fuzz. On the other hand, I could notice that it is more
enveloping, with a denser foam that pampers the hair at the same
time it cleanses it, leaving the hair softer and shinier.
Deep treatment keratin hair mask, by KATIVA.
As I said on Instagram, this hair mask has changed my life. I don't know the magic behind this product yet, but this is the second time I've used it, and my opinion remains the same: INCREDIBLE. Considering the ever-growing cosmetics market, and the variety of existing products I haven't had the chance to try yet, it's impossible for me to categorize this hair mask as a favorite, or even the best, but I can categorize it as one of the best I've tried so far, making it one of my favorites.
It leaves hair nourished, soft, shinier, and helps prevent hair breakage. I have to confess that I was previously afraid of using products with keratin because I had heard very unpleasant experiences, but after trying Syoss and Kativa products, I realized that it has to do with the quality of the formula, because keratin itself is a beneficial ingredient for hair, and used properly, it doesn't have to damage the hair.
100% natural argan oil, by YARI HAIR & COSMETICS.
This product was my first time trying the famous argan oil, a highly recommended oil to condition hair (The famous Moroccan gold oil), and it was a highly disappointing experience. First, it's not 100% pure, natural argan oil, but rather a blend of sweet almond oil, which is the first ingredient on the list. Second, it's a blend that, in my case, tangles my hair and doesn't provide any benefits (0% nourishment).
Finally, in terms of smell and texture, it seems most like cooking oil, like the oil used in restaurants to fry food, and not like a mixture of natural cold-pressed oils
