Ojon Restorative Hair
Treatment
Incredibly moisturizing! Made from
the Ojon Palm Nut extract from the South American Miskito Indian Tribe.
The smell reminds us of a wonderful coconut, coffee, cinnamon cocktail -
and this can also be used on dry hair for additional shine and
conditioning! Works well with curly, extra curly, relaxed, kinky and dry
straight hair. Worth every penny! *A new Palacinka Editor-in-Chief favorite!
Price $55 (US) and $70 (Canadian)
Available at Sephora.com
Alberto VO5 Total Hair Recovery
A great product from the makers of that classic daily hairdress,
Alberto V05. Can also be used under a hairdryer for additional deep
conditioning! Best for naturally straight, relaxed or wavy hair.
Price $5.69
Available at drugstore.com
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep
Recovery Hair Mask
Just a small amount is needed to restore hair to
it’s soft and shining stare in just a few minutes. Works well with curly, extra curly,
relaxed, kinky and dry straight hair.
Price $6.99
Currently on sale for $4.99 at
CVS.com
Phytoplage After Sun Repair Mask
with Rush Nut Oil
This is great for vacations in the sun or for those
of you who live in very hot/dry climates. Also worth the splurge. Amazing
smell and conditioning properties. Best for naturally straight,
relaxed or wavy hair.
Price $22
Available at Sephora.com
Infusium 23 Leave In Treatment,
Original for Damaged Hair
This classic conditioning champion is
still one of the best conditioners out there! This is perfect for relaxed, curly,
and extra curly hair.
Price $6.29
Available at drugstore.com
Extra Info Section:
For those of you with super curly,
dry and/or relaxed hair, there are some key substances to look out for
when choosing a: heat protection hair product or conditioner. All of the
substances below provide the much needed moisture you need to the hair
shaft, increase sheen, strengthen the hair follicle and/or coat the hair
shaft to prevent damage. Note that the first ingredient to look for on
your hair products label should always be WATER!
Best substances to look for in hair
products*
Panthenol, Silk Amino Acids, Proplene
Glycol, Gylcerin, Stearyl Alcohols, Hydrogenated Oils, Hyrocelluslose,
Polyquaternium 10 or 11, Hyrdogenated Wheat Protein, Amodimethicone
*Ideally, these ingredients should
be fairly high up on the product label: e.g. 1st-6th. While not every
product will have ALL of the above, many will have at least 3-4 in their
formulations.
After styling or blow drying...
Finish off with a hydrating product
such as:
Phytoplage Hydrating After Sun
Mist with Sugar Cane Extract
Gives a wonderful shine without being
sticky. Great fragrance with a slight scent of sugar. It also keeps hair
soft and protected from additional sun exposure. Best for naturally
straight, curly or wavy hair.
Price $20
Available at Sephora.com
John Frieda Frizz Ease - Frizz Ease
Daily Nourishment Leave - In Fortifying Spray
Keeps the frizzies at
bay without being heavy or sticky. A little will also go a long way. Best
for curly, extra curly and wavy hair.
Price $5.49
Available at drugstore.com
Curl Friends Humidity Leave-In
Conditioner
Best for curly, extra curly or wavy hair. Another great
product for girls with curls! This keeps hair conditioned and ready to
battle humid weather!
Price $23
Available at Curlfriends.com