Expensive hair products, recommendations ?
Expensive hair products, recommendations ?
Hair products valued at 50+ USD have always rubbed me the wrong way. As if it's a scam of sorts, but my hair has been getting a bit tangled lately and it feels somewhat dry. (It could be that Aussie product I’ve been using which I’ve recently discontinued its use)
From your personal experiences, are these boutique valued hair products worth the investment? If so, which one do you suggest?
My hair is thick, long ( nearly reaching my lower back ) and It’s vividly red ( Not naturally colored ) so if there’s a product that can nourish colored thick hair to make it silky smooth I’d love to hear feedback on it.
Thank you.
From your personal experiences, are these boutique valued hair products worth the investment? If so, which one do you suggest?
My hair is thick, long ( nearly reaching my lower back ) and It’s vividly red ( Not naturally colored ) so if there’s a product that can nourish colored thick hair to make it silky smooth I’d love to hear feedback on it.
Thank you.
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Re: Expensive hair products, recommendations ?
I use canola oil and Epsom salt, works wonders.
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Being of Greek heritage, I also have rather thick hair, and I tend to either use Head & Shoulders shampoo (The normal one), the pink or light blue Herbal Essences shampoo, or White Pear and Avocado Original Source Shampoo, depending on whichever's cheapest. I used to just use generic cheapo stuff, and I found that after I started buying these, my hair became a LOT more healthy.
Also, coloring, straightening or otherwise messing with hair, will degrade it, healthwise. Especially straightening. It KILLS your hair...
I am a MANLY man... v.v
Also, coloring, straightening or otherwise messing with hair, will degrade it, healthwise. Especially straightening. It KILLS your hair...
I am a MANLY man... v.v
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To be perfectly relevant, being of German/English heritage means I normally have some pretty good hair. I use my own force of will and black and white photographs to keep it sleek and shiny.
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Well, I'm of English, German, and Passamaquoddy heritage. Though I think the only thing I got from the Passamaquoddy side was the nose - red hair isn't very native american after all. I find that Loreal products do the job just fine.
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I'll research into this, so far it sounds like a bath mix which I wouldn't mind trying out.Gravytrain wrote:I use canola oil and Epsom salt, works wonders.
These are usually between 5 to 10 USD are they not? I should post about the expense details. I've given most of these products a try and they've given pretty good results but nothing extraordinary.kaosuhamoni wrote:Being of Greek heritage, I also have rather thick hair, and I tend to either use Head & Shoulders shampoo (The normal one), the pink or light blue Herbal Essences shampoo, or White Pear and Avocado Original Source Shampoo, depending on whichever's cheapest. I used to just use generic cheapo stuff, and I found that after I started buying these, my hair became a LOT more healthy.
Also, coloring, straightening or otherwise messing with hair, will degrade it, healthwise. Especially straightening. It KILLS your hair...
I am a MANLY man... v.v
Hunny, don't joke about it from shame; Be proud that you're taking care of yourself, It's quite an attractive feature.
I have to ask, are you ever out of character?Lord_Mountbatten wrote:To be perfectly relevant, being of German/English heritage means I normally have some pretty good hair. I use my own force of will and black and white photographs to keep it sleek and shiny
I’ve never tried L’Oreal, never caught my eye. I’ll consider purchase of it. Any specific L’Oreal products or just pick one to my liking ?Cho wrote:Well, I'm of English, German, and Passamaquoddy heritage. Though I think the only thing I got from the Passamaquoddy side was the nose - red hair isn't very native american after all. I find that Loreal products do the job just fine.
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They have a number of different products depending on your hair - treated, non-treated, etc. Just pick the one that best fits your situation.Minazen wrote:I’ve never tried L’Oreal, never caught my eye. I’ll consider purchase of it. Any specific L’Oreal products or just pick one to my liking ?Cho wrote:Well, I'm of English, German, and Passamaquoddy heritage. Though I think the only thing I got from the Passamaquoddy side was the nose - red hair isn't very native american after all. I find that Loreal products do the job just fine.
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Character?Minazen wrote: I have to ask, are you ever out of character?
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Right, that's what I figured. Thank you.Cho wrote:They have a number of different products depending on your hair - treated, non-treated, etc. Just pick the one that best fits your situation.Minazen wrote:I’ve never tried L’Oreal, never caught my eye. I’ll consider purchase of it. Any specific L’Oreal products or just pick one to my liking ?Cho wrote:Well, I'm of English, German, and Passamaquoddy heritage. Though I think the only thing I got from the Passamaquoddy side was the nose - red hair isn't very native american after all. I find that Loreal products do the job just fine.
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I've used Aveeno shampoo/conditioner products for a while. It’s not exactly doing wonders but it definitely leaves the hair feeling smooth.
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Re: Expensive hair products, recommendations ?
I'm not sure what the prices are in America, but those products in particular go from £2 - £5 GBPMinazen wrote:These are usually between 5 to 10 USD are they not? I should post about the expense details. I've given most of these products a try and they've given pretty good results but nothing extraordinary.kaosuhamoni wrote:Being of Greek heritage, I also have rather thick hair, and I tend to either use Head & Shoulders shampoo (The normal one), the pink or light blue Herbal Essences shampoo, or White Pear and Avocado Original Source Shampoo, depending on whichever's cheapest. I used to just use generic cheapo stuff, and I found that after I started buying these, my hair became a LOT more healthy.
Also, coloring, straightening or otherwise messing with hair, will degrade it, healthwise. Especially straightening. It KILLS your hair...
I am a MANLY man... v.v
Hunny, don't joke about it from shame; Be proud that you're taking care of yourself, It's quite an attractive feature.
"The artist is the creator of beautiful things" -Oscar Wilde
Re: Expensive hair products, recommendations ?
Hope I didn't overlook something.
I have very thick and curly hair by nature and when I still wore it regularly long, it was frizzy like a Mofo. Used a organic shampoo of the brand "Schauma" for moisture (which I doubt you'll get in the US) with pomegranate but without paraffin oils and silicones, and a repair conditioner by Syoss for dry hair, also without silicones.
The former is rather cheap with about 2 Euros, the latter costs about 4 - that's about 2,80 and 5,70 USD respectively.
By the way: I was strongly advised against anything that contains silicones (such as Herbal Essences, which is why I'm mentioning it) because it messes with your hair's natural defenses (which that famous gloss of pretty hair comes from), switching the shampoo/conditioner can prove disastrous for your hair and they make whatever you use incredibly expensive.
If you REALLY want something cheap for your hair, get dreadlocks. I know this isn't for everyone, but my expenses on grooming products have shrunk to near zero per month because I only need curd soap to wash them, which I get for about 1,40 USD for 3 bars. However, while you save money like a pro, you spend a LOT of time grooming them. Way more than with regular hair. Unless you're Rarity.
(Spoiler contains a rough guide and personal experiences about dreads, feel free to skip)
I have very thick and curly hair by nature and when I still wore it regularly long, it was frizzy like a Mofo. Used a organic shampoo of the brand "Schauma" for moisture (which I doubt you'll get in the US) with pomegranate but without paraffin oils and silicones, and a repair conditioner by Syoss for dry hair, also without silicones.
The former is rather cheap with about 2 Euros, the latter costs about 4 - that's about 2,80 and 5,70 USD respectively.
By the way: I was strongly advised against anything that contains silicones (such as Herbal Essences, which is why I'm mentioning it) because it messes with your hair's natural defenses (which that famous gloss of pretty hair comes from), switching the shampoo/conditioner can prove disastrous for your hair and they make whatever you use incredibly expensive.
If you REALLY want something cheap for your hair, get dreadlocks. I know this isn't for everyone, but my expenses on grooming products have shrunk to near zero per month because I only need curd soap to wash them, which I get for about 1,40 USD for 3 bars. However, while you save money like a pro, you spend a LOT of time grooming them. Way more than with regular hair. Unless you're Rarity.
(Spoiler contains a rough guide and personal experiences about dreads, feel free to skip)
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Re: Expensive hair products, recommendations ?
I tend not to use Herbal Essences very often, but I didn't know that, thanks.makkaal wrote: -snip-
If I had to choose, I'd go with the White Pear & Avocado Original Source. It smells the nicest, and I tend to find that, when using it, my hair is at it's best, and it's the cheapest, which is a nice bonus.
But yeah, I have hair very much like Makkaal's
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The funny thing is, natural looking hair doesn't always look as good as when it's treated with stuff containing silicones, which is one of the reasons why they put it in there.KaosuHamoni wrote: [...] I tend not to use Herbal Essences very often, but I didn't know that, thanks. [...]
I was told the gloss comes from hair being smooth, moisturized and a natural thin film of grease and those hair products just put a layer of silicone on it - so while the underlying hair may not look naturally healthy, it's the silicone that smoothens it out, like enamel on rough wood.
That's why they're not only bad but also it looks nasty if you switch - the layer washes off, exposing your actually not-that-healthy-looking-hair. Forces you to keep using their product.
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"Hi everyone, my name is Jerry."makkaal wrote: That's why they're not only bad but also it looks nasty if you switch - the layer washes off, exposing your actually not-that-healthy-looking-hair. Forces you to keep using their product.
"Hi Jerry!"
"I haven't been using this silicone-based product in four weeks."
"Excellent work Jerry. You can sit back down now. Everyone give Jerry a clap!"
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Stay the course, Jerry. God bless you, young man.Lord_Mountbatten wrote:"Hi everyone, my name is Jerry."
"Hi Jerry!"
"I haven't been using this silicone-based product in four weeks."
"Excellent work Jerry. You can sit back down now. Everyone give Jerry a clap!"
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Re: Expensive hair products, recommendations ?
You start shaving your head. That's what I did. Alternatively you get a mohawk, mohawks are sweet.
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