Jessicurl Too Shea

FuzzyMonster

Hello All,

I posted recently about trying V05 Strawberries & Cream and Kiwi & Lime. I ended up nixing the strawberry one because of the protein, which my hair doesn't need.

I am using the kiwi one once a week to clarify, but it is not moisturizing enough for my hair for everyday. So I am still trying to find a good daily cowash that does not contain proteins or cones and that is not too heavy for fine hair.

I have been using John Frieda Brilliant Brunette, but I just realized it contains a cone. It also has shea butter in it, which I think is helping my hair.

Since my hair seems to like the shea butter, I thought [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] might be good; however, I've been reading that it can weigh down fine hair. Thoughts? Opinions? Experiences? Thanks for your help!!

meriellyn

I like to COwash with VO5 Kiwi Lime then condition with TooShea. TooShea is an awesome conditioner but it's not ideal for COwashing.
Are you not conditioning after COwashing? That could be why the Kiwi Lime is drying. You should wash with it then follow with a more moisturizing conditioner.

And other conditioner I love for COwashing is American Crew Daily Co. It's not drying but definitely cleanses well and leaves your scalp feeling fresh and clean.

FuzzyMonster

Yes, I do condition with the John Frieda after cowashing with Kiwi & Lime. It still seems a little too dry for me for daily use. Maybe that combination just doesn't work well together.

meriellyn

I tried that JF Brunette Co beforeI went CG (actually, when it first came out) and was not impressed at all. I didn't find it to be moisturizing in the slightest. :P

FuzzyMonster

That must be my problem! I'm glad I decided to stop using it!

meriellyn

It had two cones in it, actually so that's not helping either. Both are non-water soluble. Dimethiconol can be removed with coc betaine cleansers but cyclopentasiloxane is serious business and generally requires a sulfate, especially if you've been using it for a while. I'd go ahead and clarify with a gentle sulfate 'poo (I really like Nexxus Aloe Rid for this purpose... I hear the generic Sally's version is good too) and then restart CG with some new products.
I think you'll be much much happier!

joya

I love the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Hair-Cleansing-Cream-p-103.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-hair-cleansing-cream]jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream[/buylink] followed by TooShea 8)

FuzzyMonster

Thank you so much! I did not realize until today that the John Frieda has cones.

So, is the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] a good choice for daily conditioning for fine hair? Or is it too heavy?

I just read about the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Hair-Cleansing-Cream-p-103.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-hair-cleansing-cream]Jessicurl Cleansing Cream[/buylink] also--is it okay for fine hair?

meriellyn

I have fine hair and I like [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink]. I thought it might be too much but if I use just enough to get it all the way through my hair and don't over do it, I'm fine. Then I can use more and add honey (and leave it on for 30min) for a great DT.
I haven't tried HCC yet but I want to. I love the Gentle Lather Shampoo for every third wash or so though.

System

My hair does better with [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink]. [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] is more than my 3a hair really needs. I do put some one my ends in the winter, though.

LavenderCurls

I have fine/thin hair and use both the HCC and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink]. I don't use them everyday but they are in my rotation and they don't weigh me down. I use the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] to condition with and the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink] as a leave-in.

meriellyn

LavenderCurls wrote:

I use the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] to condition with and the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink] as a leave-in.

Me too.
I'm not big on [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink] as a regular co but it's a faaaabulous leave-in. I like Oyin Honey-Hemp as a regular co. Seems to have more slip than [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink] without being too heavy.

ACH

Used [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] for the first time today - I swear I think I heard my hair say "thank-you" in the shower!

FuzzyMonster

Thanks for all the great answers! I noticed [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink] both contain peppermint. I asked my stylist about it, and she said peppermint is too drying for the hair. Apparently it hasn't been an issue for anyone who's replied to this post! I am a bit hesitant about trying either one of these products because of the peppermint, though.

System

FuzzyMonster wrote:

Thanks for all the great answers! I noticed [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink] both contain peppermint. I asked my stylist about it, and she said peppermint is too drying for the hair. Apparently it hasn't been an issue for anyone who's replied to this post! I am a bit hesitant about trying either one of these products because of the peppermint, though.

They both are made with "tea" of various herbs including peppermint, but they don't have peppermint oil, or alcohol extract, either of which could be drying. You can't smell even a remote whiff of peppermint in them. There should be nothing for you to worry about there.

FuzzyMonster

Ah - I see! Thanks for telling me that. I understand the difference now; I didn't realize it wasn't straight peppermint. I might just order the sample pack so I can try both the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] and the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Aloeba-Daily-Conditioner-p-104.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-aloeba-daily-conditioner]Aloeba[/buylink]!

System

Both products are excellent. [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Too-Shea-Extra-Moisturizing-Conditioner-p-105.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-too-shea-extra-moisturizing-conditioner]Too Shea[/buylink] can also be used as a deep treatment with heat.