Sort of new here, and need some help.
gingersnapcurly
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I used to be here before under a different username, but I didn't post much then, so I guess we'll just say I'm new.
I've been dating someone who is fragrance sensitive, and I am having the hardest time finding products that he can tolerate.
Gels I have covered, but I'm struggling with cleansing conditioners, leave in conditioners and rinse out conditioners that are fragrance-free, moisturizing, and AFFORDABLE. The one conditioner I've found that works and he can tolerate is $23 for a 16 oz. bottle. And since that conditioner (Body Time Jojoba Oil Conditioner) has to do triple duty, this simply isn't sustainable on my budget. I'm not sure I could do it even if I'm only using it as a rinse out.
I'm 3A/3B, with fine strands. My hair seems to like protein. I currently use Joico K-Pak conditioner, and my hair loves it, but he detests the scent. The only reason I can afford this is because I buy the big bottles from Marshall's for $16.99 (and it's getting harder and harder to find.)
I've received recommendations for Jessicurl already, and it's not in my budget. I really need something that's no more than $10 for 16 oz for a rinse out, about the same for a separate cleansing conditioner - I used to use Asiam Coconut Cowash cleansing conditioner, and I loved it, but...well, he didn't.
Any suggestions?
I've been dating someone who is fragrance sensitive, and I am having the hardest time finding products that he can tolerate.
Gels I have covered, but I'm struggling with cleansing conditioners, leave in conditioners and rinse out conditioners that are fragrance-free, moisturizing, and AFFORDABLE. The one conditioner I've found that works and he can tolerate is $23 for a 16 oz. bottle. And since that conditioner (Body Time Jojoba Oil Conditioner) has to do triple duty, this simply isn't sustainable on my budget. I'm not sure I could do it even if I'm only using it as a rinse out.
I'm 3A/3B, with fine strands. My hair seems to like protein. I currently use Joico K-Pak conditioner, and my hair loves it, but he detests the scent. The only reason I can afford this is because I buy the big bottles from Marshall's for $16.99 (and it's getting harder and harder to find.)
I've received recommendations for Jessicurl already, and it's not in my budget. I really need something that's no more than $10 for 16 oz for a rinse out, about the same for a separate cleansing conditioner - I used to use Asiam Coconut Cowash cleansing conditioner, and I loved it, but...well, he didn't.
Any suggestions?
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3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
I am near enough to a Whole Foods, and I've actually been meaning to check out their fragrance-free conditioner, but haven't managed to get there. I'm going to try this week though.
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He is, and he's very appreciative. He would do the same for me if needed.
3A/f/i
Super baby fine hair, low porosity
Shampoos: SM Fruit Fusion (mostly), Avalon lemon (to clarify). Occasional aloe vera and glycerin to wash.
Stylers: Intelligent Nutrients Perfect Hold Hairspray
Treatments: Catnip tea, IA girl's PT, Fermented Rice Water, Catnip Tea, Amla tea, Irish Moss, SS PT
It's chemical or natural fragrances. He can tolerate some essential oils for a short time, but it's easier if I just go with fragrance-free. I think I'm just going to buy the fragrance-free jojoba oil conditioner to use only on the nights that I'll see him, and he'll reimburse me for it.