Wishlist...

    Thank goodness for my love of researching! Without it, I would definitely be a product junkie. I don't like to spend too much, so I always try to be wise when spending money. Since I'm in the beginning stages of my hair journey, I have yet to acquire an arsenal of products, techniques, styling tools, and hairstyles. I really don't want to become a product junkie, even though I can feel it's inevitable. I wish finding the perfect combination of products was easy, but sadly, it is not. So far, I have the basics of what I need for my hair. I have:

• Wide toothed detangling comb/brush
• Eco Styler Gel (yes I consider this a necessity, I love it!)
• Shampoo & Conditioner (both free of harmful ingredients)
• Coconut Oil, Castor Oil
•  Spray bottle
• Large hair clips
• Satin bonnet

So far, so good right? I don't yet have any products that I consider my "staple". My problem is, when I read good reviews for a product, I instantly want it. As long as my excitement is from my laptop and not inside of a store, I think I won't have to worry much about becoming a product junkie. Now that I have a good foundation of what I need, let's talk about what I want to find:

Conditioner that enhances curls and has good "slip"

I do have the Shea Moisture Organic African Black Soap Balancing Conditioner first in mind. Haven't tried it yet, but I've read LOTS of good reviews about it! The price is $9.99/12oz bottle. Most people say this is a good price, but I don't really think so. Buy 10 items and you've already spent $100. It's more commonly found in Target and Walgreens, not sold everywhere.

Recently ready reviews for the Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner and haven't seen a negative review yet! Plus, you get 25oz for normally about $6, but (thanks to an app on my phone) I was able to find it at Walmart for just $3.98/25oz bottle!!! It's sold just about anywhere hair care products are sold online/local.

Specialty Irons, Etc.

I already have a crimping iron, now I want a deep waver and a curling wand. I love my good ole ceramic flat iron, but all of a sudden I feel like straight hair is boring hair...unless it's luxurious with lots of volume! I don't have thin hair, but more volume makes all the better. Thick hair = healthy hair. I don't have my eyes set on a particular specialty iron, that's why I don't have any listed.

The thing that caught my eye about the Jilbere Hot Air Brush was the round brush and blow dry feature. The first time I had my hair blown dry with a round brush was at a Dominican salon. I loved how straight it got my hair. My sister did it the second time and it was a lot straighter than using a blow dryer and a regular brush.

The Denman Brush so far is the only item I've seen with 5 complete stars, 100% customer satisfaction. Reasonably priced at $9.99 and available in select stores, but more commonly found online.


I'll keep looking, but so far these things caught my eye