CG-Friendly Products List!!

Rimi

LAST UPDATED: 7/12/14

This is a list of the commonly used products amongst wavies, curlies and kinkies. The other lists that have been started are quite outdated, so I thought I'd begin this one. I obviously didn't include everything, so leave a comment below if you think I need to add something or take something out!

KEY
Shampoos are sulfate free.
Gels are (drying) alcohol free.
All products are free of non-water soluble 'cones.
Water-soluble cones = WSC
Parabens = P
Heavy protein(s) or protein(s) high on the ingredients list = PH
At least 95% natural OR organic = green
Pricier products (>$2/oz.) = bold

NOTE: Some multi-purpose products will overlap in certain categories.

CG-Friendly Product Lines *Please note: A line may be marked as "pricey" (i.e., bolded) if ~50% or more of the products in the line cost more than $2/oz.*

Aubrey Organics
As I Am
BROO
California Baby
Camille Rose Naturals
Curl Junkie
Curls
Curly Kinks
Darcy's Botanicals
Devacurl, Devacare
Donna Marie
Giovanni Eco Chic Hair Care
Jane Carter Solution
Jessicurl
Kinky-Curly
Komaza Care
Marie Dean
Mop Top
My Honey Child
Nature's Gate
Original Sprout
Oyin Handmade
Sevi
Shea Moisture
SheScentit
Spiral Solutions (Etsy)
Sweet Curls Elixirs (Etsy)
Trader Joe's Nourish Spa
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle
Uncle Funky's Daughter


Shampoos/Cleansers
-Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing Shampoo (PH)
-Avalon Organics Shampoos
-Bobeam Shampoo Bars
-Burt’s Bees Very Volumizing Pomegranate & Soy Shampoo (PH)
-DevaCurl Low Poo
-Dermorganic Daily Conditioning Shampoo Sulfate-Free
-Kinky Curly Come Clean
-Komaza Care Moja Shampoo
-Nature’s Gate Shampoos (PH)
-Oyin Honey Wash
-Qhemet Biologics Egyptian Wheatgrass Cleansing Tea
-Shea Moisture Organic African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo
-Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo
-Shea Moisture Organic Shea Butter Curl & Shine Shampoo Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
-Terressentials Pure Earth Hair Washes
-Yes to Carrots Nourishing Shampoo
-Yes to Cucumbers Color Care Shampoo
-Yes to Tomatoes Volumizing Shampoo


Co-washing Conditioners
-American Crew Cooling Conditioner, Citrus Mint (P)
-Burt’s Bees Conditioners
-Curl Junkie Daily Fix
-CURLS Coconut Sublime Moisturizing Conditioner
-DevaCurl No-Poo
-Inecto pure coconut oil conditioner
-L'Oreal EverCreme Cleansing Conditioner
-Suave Naturals Conditioners
-Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa Balanced Moisturizing Conditioner (P)
-Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
-Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
-Vo5 Herbal Escapes Conditioners
-Vo5 Moisture Milks Conditioners


Regular Conditioners/Leave-ins/Moisturizers
-Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner (PH)
-CURLS Coconut Sublime Moisturizing Conditioner
-CURLS Curl Ecstasy Hair Tea Conditioner
-Desert Essence Conditioners
-DevaCurl B'Leave-In (PH)
-DevaCurl One Condition
-DevaCurl Set It Free
-Giovanni 50:50
-Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Conditioner
-Giovanni Smooth As Silk Conditioner
-Giovanni Direct Leave-in
-GVP Conditioning Balm (P)
-Jane Carter Revitalizing Leave-in
-Jessicurl Aloeba Daily Conditioner
-Jessicurl Deep Treatment
-Jessicurl Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner
-Kinky Curly Knot Today
-Komaza Care Aloe my hair moisturising cream
-Komaza Care Moja Conditioner
-Komaza Care Coconut Curl Hair Lotion
-Komaza Care Coconut Hair Milk
-Komaza Care Califia Care Leave In Conditioner
-Komaza Care Califia care moisturising cream
-Komaza Care Matani leave in conditioner
-MYHoneyChild Aloe Vera Leave In Conditioner
-MYHoneyChild Organic Styling Creme
-Nature’s Gate Conditioners (PH)
-Oyin Hair Dew
-Oyin Honey Hemp Conditioner
-Renpure Organics My Savvy Hair Needs Sleek! Smoothing Conditioner (PH)
-Renpure Organics My Stylin’ Hair Needs Strength! Strengthening Conditioner (PH)
-Renpure Organics My Pretty Hair is Parched! Moisturizing Conditioner
-Renpure Organics My Foxy Hair Needs Fixing! Revitalizing Conditioner
-Renpure Organics I Love My Hair! Body & Shine Conditioner
-Renpure Organics My Luscious Hair Needs Lift! Volumizing Conditioner
-Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
-Shea Moisture Organic Yucca & Baobab Volumizing Conditioner Yucca & Baobab (PH)
-Suave Naturals Conditioners
-Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa Balanced Moisturizing Conditioner (P)
-Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
- Yes To Carrots Leave-In Conditioner (PH)
- Yes To Carrots Pampering Conditioner
-Yes To Cucumbers Color Care Conditioner
-Yes to Tomatoes Volumizing Conditioner
-CURLS Milkshake


Deep Treatments
-Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner (PH)
-Aubrey Organics White Camellia Ultra-Smoothing Conditioner
-Burt’s Bees Hair Repair Shea & Grapefruit Deep Conditioner
-Curl Junkie Curl Rehab Moisturizing Hair Treatment
-CURLS Curl Ecstasy Hair Tea Conditioner
-Giovanni Smooth As Silk Xtreme Protein Hair Infusion (PH)
-GVP Conditioning Balm (P)
-Jessicurl Deep Treatment
-Jessicurl Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner
-Komaza Care Olive Moisture Mask
-Komaza Care Protein hair strengthener (PH)
-Komaza Care Matani repair treatment [light protein]
-MYHoneyChild Coconut Papaya Hair Paste
-MYHoneyChild Honey and Horsetail Reconstructor (PH)
-MYHoneyChild Honey Hair Mask
-MYHoneyChild Molasses Hydrating Deep Conditioner (but 16 oz./$25)
-MYHoneyChild Olive You Deep Conditioner (but 16 oz./$25)
-MYHoneyChild Organic Shea Butter Hair Paste (but 16 oz./$25)
-MYHoneyChild So Deep Conditioner (PH)
-MYHoneyChild Sophia's Thick and Health Masque
-Nature’s Gate Conditioners (PH)
-Karen’s Body Beautiful Luscious Locks Hair Mask
- SheaMoisture African Black Soap Purification Masque
-Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Hair Masque
-Shea Moisture Yucca Baobab Anti-Breakage Masque (PH)
-Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner


Gels
-Alba Strong Hold Style Gel (PH)
-Aussie Instant Freeze
-DevaCare Arc AnGEL
-DevaCurl Light Defining Gel
-Ecoco Eco Styler Krystal Styling Gel (P)
-Ecoco Eco Styler Moroccan Argan Oil Styling Gel (PH)
-Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Styling Gel w/ Sparkle Lites (PH)
-Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel
-Giovanni L.A. Natural Styling Gel
-Herbal Essences Body Envy Weightless Volumizing Gel
-Herbal Essences Set Me Up Gel
-Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Curl Scrunching Gel (WSC, P)
-Kinky Curly Curling Custard
-L.A. Looks Curl Looks Gel(P, PH)
-L.A. Looks Mega Mega Gel (P, PH)
-L.A. Looks Sport Look Gel (dark blue) (P, PH)
-L'Oreal EverStyle Alcohol-Free Curl Defining Gel
-MopTop Light Hold Anti-Frizz Gel (P)
-Pantene Curly Hair Series Curl Shaping Gels (P)
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Souffle Gel


Mousses
-Aussie Aussome Volume Styling Mousse Maximum Hold
-Beyond The Zone Noodle Head Curl Mousse (WSC)
-Carol's Daughter Macadamia Heat Setting Foam
-Deva Curl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam
-Giovanni Natural Mousse
-Herbal Essences Set Me Up Mousse Extra Hold
-Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Mousse
-Pantene Pro-V Curly Hair Style Curl Defining Mousse
-L'Oreal EverStyle Alcohol-Free Volume Boosting Mousse
-TIGI Bed Head Foxy Curls Extreme Curl Mousse (WSC)


Other Stylers & Finishers
-Curls Whipped Cream
-Alba Botanica Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream
-Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper
-Darcy’s Botanicals Avocado & Honey Twisting Cream
-Darcy’s Botanicals Madagascar Vanilla Styling Creme
-Darcy’s Botanicals Organic Coconut & Aloe Moisture Pudding
-Jane Carter Nourish and Shine
-Jane Carter Solution Curl Defining Cream
-Komaza Care Aloe my hair frizz control serum.
-Komaza Care Califia care styling pudding
-Komaza Care Coconut hair styling pudding
-Oyin Shine and Define Styling Serum
-Oyin Summer Pomades
-Oyin Whipped Pudding
-Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream
-Shea Moisture Organic Curl & Style Hair Milk Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
-Shea Moisture Organic Curl Enhancing Smoothie Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
-Shea Moisture Organic Hair Thickening Growth Milk Yucca & Aloe (PH)
-Shea Moisture Organic Hold & Shine Hair Moisture Mist Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
-Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Reconstructive Elixir Spray
-Shea Moisture Organic Yucca & Baobab Thickening Moisture Mist (NOTE: contains SD 40 alcohol, potentially drying)

Rimi

ETA 'Gels' category

SaraNoH

Nice updated list
It'd be nice to see mousses listed as well.

Rimi

^^

I'm on it! 😊

Rimi

ETA 'Mousses' category

rainboe

This is awesome! Thank you for doing this. I don't see any of the Shea Moisture stuff.

Shampoo:
Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo
Shea Moisture Organic Shea Butter Curl & Shine Shampoo Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
Shea Moisture Organic African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo
(I didn't realize Shea Moisture made a flaking/itching shampoo with tea tree oil, and now I'm super excited to try it. Just, yes.)

Rinse Out:
Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Restorative Condition
Shea Moisture Organic Yucca & Baobab Volumizing Conditioner Yucca & Baobab (PH)

Deep Condish:
Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Hair Masque

Gels:
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Souffle Gel

Other:
Shea Moisture Organic Hair Thickening Growth Milk Yucca & Aloe
Shea Moisture Organic Hold & Shine Hair Moisture Mist Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
Shea Moisture Organic Curl Enhancing Smoothie Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Reconstructive Elixir Spray
Shea Moisture Organic Curl & Style Hair Milk Coconut & Hibiscus (PH)
Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab Thickening Moisture Mist (PH) (This has a alcohol I don't know anything about?)

I know the mists aren't that popular, so you can take or leave those. I hope that helps, overall, though. You can review them if you want, because I might be mistaken.

Rimi

i was just getting to those, thanks! i'll add them now

Rimi

ETA shea moisture line

jeduende

Thank you so much. This is really helpful. :icon_smile:

Rimi

jeduende wrote: »

Thank you so much. This is really helpful. :icon_smile:

no problem!

Rimi

bumping for lvenok

LindseyLoo003

Is the pantene mousse the same line as the curly hair series that can't out a while ago?

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Rimi

I believe so! It's this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003G37326

LindseyLoo003

Yeah that is thanks. I used it today and I really like it, but usually mousse drys out my hair by the next day so we will see

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Rimi

Awesome! I hope it continues to work for you

pinkwolf

Give thanks for this list. This has helped me out soooo much.

bookgirl

Thanks so much for this very helpful list!

You should include the L'Oreal EverCreme products - most are CG, and I've been liking them a lot so far.

Also, maybe the mods can make this a sticky?

dianemary126

This is super helpful! Thanks so much!! :flower:

MissDarcei

This is great! I really want to try the Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner.

CurlyKid78

Don't forget Devacurl one conditioner and the no poo shampoo. It's pricey but silicone free paraben free and sulfate free

sagittmama

Wondering about Mixed Chicks? I see they have two different shampoos:

Mixed Chicks Shampoo
Mixed Chicks Sulfate Free Shampoo

TIA for the product list! That would confirm that my last few days of heavy researching for some product that would also be friendly on my wallet. I have been eyeing the Shea Moisture line the last few days.

SVault

I tried both..The sulfate shampoo dried my hair and the sulfate free felt like watery glue on my fingers..Hated it..The deep conditioner is the best one for my 2A/2C hair, though

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Julesonline

Great list! Thank you for compiling it. However, HESMU has no 'cones at all. The HE totally twisted curl scrunching gel does have a water soluble cone.

Rimi

Julesonline wrote: »

Great list! Thank you for compiling it. However, HESMU has no 'cones at all. The HE totally twisted curl scrunching gel does have a water soluble cone.

thanks, I made that change!

Rimi

ETA L'Oreal products and DevaCurl products

Firefox7275

Inecto pure coconut oil conditioner [no parabens, co-washing]
CURLS Milkshake [leave in/ styling]

Komaza Care
AFAIK whole line meets the natural criteria

Moja shampoo

Moja conditioner
Coconut curl hair milk
Coconut curl hair lotion
Califia care leave in conditioner
Califia care moisturising cream
Aloe my hair leave in conditioner
Aloe my hair moisturising cream
Matani leave in conditioner

Olive moisture mask
Protein hair strengthener [heavy protein]
Matani repair treatment [light protein]
Califia care styling pudding
Coconut hair styling pudding
Aloe my hair frizz control serum.


HTH!

curlicious13

The whole Shea moisture curl enhancing line with the coconut hibiscus is CG friendly. No silicones, sulfates, paraben s & is organic.

Rezua

is "VO5-Silky Experiences Shea Cashmere with Shea Protein & Warm Vanilla Conditioner" Cg friendly?

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, EAU), Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacinamide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance (Parfum)

CurlyCutie1394

Rezua wrote: »

is "VO5-Silky Experiences Shea Cashmere with Shea Protein & Warm Vanilla Conditioner" Cg friendly?

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, EAU), Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacinamide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance (Parfum)

All Vo5 conditioners at CG and cheap

Pookarina

Good!
I found them all over and all around one dollar to one and change.

CurlyGrey3

CurlyCutie1394 wrote: »

All Vo5 conditioners at CG and cheap

Are there any real differences across the VO5 line or are all the conditioners pretty much the same?

[cheap is good ]