Kinky 4s' thread

[NJoy]

What do you all use to moisturize? I used to use EVOO, but my hair needs a change. I think my hair wants something creamier (like a lotion) instead of an oil.

I use Crece Pelo or Giovanni.

[Hollyfire3]

I use Crece Pelo or Giovanni.

I'm no 4's curl girl but I use aloe gel (the clear kind) and a few drops of olive oil as a leave in, its a bit creamy like an actual styling cream but is easier IMO.

[CTH3989]

I use Crece Pelo or Giovanni.

Thank you.

I'm no 4's curl girl but I use aloe gel (the clear kind) and a few drops of olive oil as a leave in, its a bit creamy like an actual styling cream but is easier IMO.

I used to use Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel and I swore by it! Unfortunately, I have been living on an island for the past 4 years and I couldn't find that brand anywhere. Other brands of AVG didn't work quite the same for me.

[Hollyfire3]

Thank you.



I used to use Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel and I swore by it! Unfortunately, I have been living on an island for the past 4 years and I couldn't find that brand anywhere. Other brands of AVG didn't work quite the same for me.

Oh, I'm sorry its not avaliable. How about ordering in bulk online? I don't know how much leave in is normal for you but I have thick hair and used a quater size of AVG and 4 drops of EVOO (out of the normal sized kitchen bottle) and it was enough for me (rare that i don't have to use a ton!) So the AVG would last awhile if you do buy it. I think it would be worth it.

[CTH3989]

I'm moving back to the mainland in a few weeks and AVG among other items (Like Chik-Fil-A ) are first on my list to buy.

[NJoy]

I'm moving back to the mainland in a few weeks and AVG among other items (Like Chik-Fil-A ) are first on my list to buy.

I'm sure island living has been beneficial to your hair, huh?

[CTH3989]

A plus is that there is hardly any humidity here (unlike where I grew up).

[lacefrost]

What do you all use to moisturize? I used to use EVOO, but my hair needs a change. I think my hair wants something creamier (like a lotion) instead of an oil.

I use a mixture. I took a chunk of cocoa butter (smells better than shea to me), add a little shea, olive oil, jojoba oil (oil most like our natural sebum) and castor oil (supposed to be great for hair growth.) I did this all in a pan on the stove and then poured into a container to let it sit. In winter it's thick like coconut oil and in summer it's more like old school grease. I love it, I use it for everything.

[CTH3989]

I use a mixture. I took a chunk of cocoa butter (smells better than shea to me), add a little shea, olive oil, jojoba oil (oil most like our natural sebum) and castor oil (supposed to be great for hair growth.) I did this all in a pan on the stove and then poured into a container to let it sit. In winter it's thick like coconut oil and in summer it's more like old school grease. I love it, I use it for everything.

Thanks for the recipe.

[Helix]

What do you all use to moisturize? I used to use EVOO, but my hair needs a change. I think my hair wants something creamier (like a lotion) instead of an oil.

Admittedly, I don't use leave-in/moisturizers as often as I should but I do like Aussie Moist hair insurance leave-in for moisture, then seal it in with whatever oil's available. It comes in a spray bottle, but I think Aussie makes/used to make a leave in creme as well. I'd use that if I could find it.

Most days I just make sure I don't completely rinse out my conditioner in the shower then lightly seal in the moisture with an oil of my choice. I like sunflower oil just because it's light and practically odorless. It's high in ceramides too so that couldn't hurt.