Aveda products?

Drpjfitz

I noticed that Aveda products are not on the CG-approved list and was wondering why?

Guide 65

Aveda products tend to use sulfates and silicones, which are not CG friendly.  There may be some that could be used, but I'm not sure which ones.

curly_kc

I like the concept of Aveda products, especially with the reward points.

I think Aveda is mostly marketing now for the "Ayurvedic" lifestyle. 

I like the Aveda tea.

I would use Aveda products exclusively when I was in my 20s, before it was sold to Estee Lauder in 1997, which reminds me of the perfume and lipstick my grandmother used to wear. 

beantrees

I used to use (and liked) the Be Curly Style Prep, and loved the Be Curly conditioner. From what I can tell, both are cg though I'm not great at identifying the more obscure non-cg ingredients. 

curly_kc

I have seen Mo Knows Hair on YouTube demonstrate on African-American textured hair using Aveda products, both to straighten and curl natural hair that hasn't been relaxed. 

I've seen other curlies on YouTube mix the Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer with the Aveda Confixor gel or some other medium hold gel, with greats results. 

Curlagogo

I was using all Aveda products (friend had a kickbutt discount). I used the Color conserve shampoo and conditioner.  Be curly prep with confixor gel. It worked really well for awhile, but my hair is really dry now. So I recently switched to the Deva curl line (delight). I am giving the CG method a try.

Drpjfitz

Thank you, Guide65. I think I need to print out the list of ingredients to avoid and have it with me when I look at products.

Drpjfitz

Hi Curly_kc—do you still use any of the Aveda products?

Drpjfitz

Thank you beantrees! Before I started my curly journey, I had no idea how complex it would be.

curly_kc

Drpjfitz said:

Hi Curly_kc—do you still use any of the Aveda products?

Yes, I'm hooked on their rewards program. I usually keep a bottle of their Brilliant Damage Control Spray, the Phomollient mousse, and then their Air Control hair spray. I use these products when I straighten my hair very occasionally. They are CG friendly. If I need a silicone when I straighten my hair with my round brush and blow dryer, I use the Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair as a leave-in and heat protectant. 

I don't use Aveda though when I am following my curly girl method routine. Silicones and heavier products take the curl out of my hair and leave it more prone to frizz, unless I am straightening it.

Drpjfitz

Thanks for the info, curly_kc! I’m not used to having to think about my hair at all so this is another world.

Drpjfitz

@Curlagogo Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m definitely looking for moisturizing and you’re not the first person I’ve heard say that Aveda products are drying. I just used Raw Curls today and am very impressed! All organic and my hair is so soft but defined curls.