Hair musts.

[Julescarm]

What are some things you cannot live with out having or doing for your hair?
Mine would be, I cannot live without my BBB, TT, oiling, self-detangling, (had a friend try to rip through my hair and I taught her about detangling first) and sleep cap and hair toys, especially on a hot day.
Long list, but hey..
:) *shrug*

[Hairkay]

It would be very difficult to manage my hair without water. DIY hair masks helps keep the hair ends from drying out too much thus preserving my hair length. Keeping it mostly in plaits/braids ensures maintenance is easy.

[lapushka]

- Tangle Teezer (dupe)
- Wet Brush (dupe)
- WCC / ROO / LOC-LCO (my washing method)
- Giant microfiber towels (bathtowels folded in half lengthwise and sewn shut at one end)
- My 2-prong hair forks

That's about it.

[ravenskey]

Oiling, braiding, and a wide toothed comb - particularly the first 2.

[lapushka]

And then of course... all of my products. :lol:

[Simsy]

Hair forks, Argan Oil, wooden comb...shampoo and conditioner run a close 2nd on the list.

[TreesOfEternity]

Hmm won’t list my whole routine but musts are protective styles, DTs and dry hair oiling.

[Chiquita Banana]

Water, shampoo and conditioner, a waterproof hair stick, oil for day 3 or 4, a tie to hold my hair when braided. And probably my turbie twist.

[JeniBear]

Hmm...my shampoo and conditioner, hair oil, and my trusty old t shirt for drying. Currently looking for a good quality sleep cap.

[Taliesin]

I thought of this in the context of what I NEED when travelling: Conditioner, argan oil, and a wide tooth comb which I guess all have the basic theme of "detangling"! Other things I can do without for a limited period of time.

[Aredhel]

I'd have to say shampoo & conditioner are the two most important things. My leave-ins and salves I could probably get away with not using, but only if I have my detangling spray (and a comb to detangle with). So.... shampoo, conditioner, detangler and a comb would be my main items that my hair can't do without.

[pili]

Shampoo bar (CV Soapnuts)
ACV rinse
wood comb (pre-wash detangle)
KCKT
Sweet almond, Avocado, Argan oil
Olive oil deep treatments.
Turbie Twist
Satin pillowcase
Braids
Hair sticks/forks

I've found this is my HG combo. As long as I do this my scalp and hair are happy.

ETA: And LHC. Or I would never have learned any of this and I would have chopped out of frustration.

[MusicalSpoons]

Wooden comb
Satin sleep cap (or satin scarf in a pinch ... something satiny for sleeping anyway!)
Water
Sulphate-, silicone- and protein-free mild shampoo and conditioner
Oil for rinse-out oil method (sweet almond or MO)
A hair fork
Buns!

And, as pili said above, LHC. I never got past TBL with raggedy ends before I found LHC and hair-friendly toys used in protective styles. That's what started me off on being able to grow longer.

[MoonRabbit]

Just shampoo and conditioner.

[littlestarface]

Musts have to be

Really sharp hair scissors
wet brush
black seed oil, olive oil
shampoo and conditioners lots of conditioners.
leave ins

[Groovy Granny]

Conditioner ~ Vented Wet Brush ~ Biosilk Lite Serum ~ ONN turned stick

[lakhesis]

For a trip few weeks ago I only packed wooden comb, small bottle of jojoba oil for the ends, scrunchie plus satin scarf for sleeping and a hair-friendly tie for a braid :) if the trip was longer, I would also take shampoo and silicone free conditioner. Aaand I also 'need' scissors for SD, (hair) vitamins, boar bristle brush, satin bedding, microfiber towel, scalp massager, heat cap, sticks and forks, ACV, selection of oils, hair masks ... :D

[Lanalavallama]

Conditioner, deep conditioner, maybe an oil, finger detangling and a sharp pair of hair scissors.

Oh, and bentonite clay.

[Wendyp]

Right now it’s FRW, I keep a batch going all the time.

[Wendyp]

Oh yeah need to add nightbloomings oils. That’s a stable too..and her sanarae to color grey. Outside of my routine I think that’s it.

[Jo Ann]

Patience.

Patience to let it grow. Patience to give new products and routines a chance. Patience to follow the Two-Week Rule.

[C_Bookworm]

Shampoo, conditioner (my hair isn’t picky about brands), detangler, wet brush, sharp scissors, acrylic hairstick, hair tie, henna and indigo.

[daisy rei]

Hmm, before LHC my hair musts were laziness and a wide tooth comb. :p

The opinion that calling and making a salon appointment was the biggest pain in the *** is what allowed my hair to reach its current length.

And after LHC, I have yet to see what they are!

[Guitargod]

Shampoo, conditioner, hair stick, brush and / or a wide-toothed comb is pretty much what I need. Longer term also a pair of scissors but I can go without for a while of course.

[Katrina]

Wide tooth wooden comb, shampoo, coconut oil, Ketylo hairsticks and a 2-prong hair fork.

[toastmouse]

BBB, sulfate shampoo, conditioner, scissors, sun hat

[EdG]

A wide-tooth wooden comb is a must-have.
Ed

[AutobotsAttack]

•No combs or brushes (fingers only)
•Deep conditioner
•Hair stick
•Satin scarf
•Something to cleanse my scalp only with

[nycelle]

Shampoo, conditioner, WTC, and sleep cap. 1

[SeRe]

Ayurvedic hair oil, shampoo, leave-in conditioner, comb, henna, hair stick (thanks to LHC), bobby pins, scrunchies, ACV.

[JennGalt]

My medium tooth comb, coconut milk and henna, an oil or two (at least one ust be heavier/sealing), hair fork, white vinegar, SM shampoo, cone-free conditioner with protein or ingredients to make some. And my microfiber pillowcase.

[njrb]

As listed by many others I'd definitely need my wide tooth comb, argan oil, shampoo/conditioner, and some means of putting it up, probably a few hair ties since I'm more of a braid and ponytail person.

[Reyn127]

For me, it's hair sticks and argan oil. Hair sticks have made all the difference in putting my hair up damage-free, and the argan oil definitely makes my hair easier to comb through, for someone who isn't using silicones.

[trolleypup]

Hair stick, slide clip, fine toothed comb...in that order

[Cybercat]

I keep it simple. My good base shampoo and conditioner and vented brush. Hair tye and a hair stick.

[Dark40]

Conditioner, oil, detangling spray, leave-in conditioner, brush, comb, and deep conditioner.

[enting]

I have a lot of either/or items. I can't make do if I don't have any of them, but I do not need them all at the same time.

Absolute musts:
water
wide toothed comb
something to put my hair up with safely
something to wrap my hair in for protection against the elements
sharp trimming scissors and a hairsafe scrunchie or ribbon (for trims)

Exchangeable musts:
shampoo or soap
vinegar and almond oil or conditioner

[Agabeth]

My boar bristle wet brush :D

[Katem]

Conditioner and wooden brush ;)

[H o n є y ❤]

Something with slip whether it be gel, creme, conditioner, etc

[hennalove]

What are some things you cannot live with out having or doing for your hair?
Mine would be, I cannot live without my BBB, TT, oiling, self-detangling, (had a friend try to rip through my hair and I taught her about detangling first) and sleep cap and hair toys, especially on a hot day.
Long list, but hey..
:) *shrug*

My number one must have is henna followed by other herbs :) Oh and I have a favourite hair stick that is right up there as a must have.

[Luna Starsetta]

Must haves Tools are: shampoo curry, my old brush I use to detangel, large microfiber towel, silk sleepy cap, and cloth hairties, spray bottle.

Must have products: jbco, shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, coconut oil, and my 2 stylers.

Must do: detangel in shower with condish, scrunching with microfiber towel. Popping. Loc meothod. Water so i can refreash my curls! MUST SLEEP IN PINAPPLE WITH SILK CAP ON!

That's a lot of things I always do.

[Kat-Rinnè Naido]

I would say water, my deep treatments, ascorbic acid, oils, cream and wooden comb. I finger comb daily but must use my wooden comb once a week. Actually all of the others are a once a week requirement must.

[Anastasia Hope]

shampoo, conditioner, ties, detangler, bristle brush

[Anastasia Hope]

oh and my hair turban and scarves!

[Joules]

Tangle Teezer, Invisibobble hair elastics, old cotton sleeping gown to wrap my hair after washing.

Oils! Olive, grapeseed and castor are staples (extra virgin oils for cooking from my local grocery shop, no cosmetic bs). I'm experimenting with other oils, but those three are a must. I always oil my hair before washing it with a shampoo, sometimes it's a heavy treatment when I put so much oil into my hair it's literally dripping, sometimes it's a light oiling only on ends.

Gentle sulfate-free shampoo and cone-free conditioner. There are only a few brands available here in Russia that fit those requirements, so I don't experiment much in this department.

R&B from Lush.

The LCO method after washing.

Vitamin supplements because my diet is horrendous.

Hair scissors and self-trimming.

Oh, and protective styling. I never wear my hair loose, it's always in a braid or a bun.

[lottiealice]

Tangle Teezer
American Cream (Lush) Conditioner
New (Lush) Shampoo Bar
Monistat
Non-Kink Hair Ties (for braids)
Hairdressing Scissors (for S&D, I get my fringe trimmed for £4 at Supercuts every three weeks)