Once I started my healthy relaxed hair journey I had to sit down to really figure out what products and tools I needed to care for my hair. I admit, that when I first created the list, it was really long. There were so many products and tools that I used when I started my hair journey. There were multiple shampoos, conditioners, and oils.
Over the years I’ve shortened that list to 15 key hair products and tools that I couldn’t live without.
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1. Ion Hard Water Shampoo
Every once in and while I like to use a sulfate shampoo to cleanse my relaxed hair. I've been using the Ion Hard Water Shampoo for the last few months because it helps me make sure my hair is rid of the dirt and product buildup that sulfate-free shampoos don’t always get.
2. Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner
I use this rinse-out conditioner as a pre-poo and as a conditioner. I like how good Suave's Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner smells and how moisturizing it is. Another benefit of using this conditioner is I can find it just about anywhere and it’s not expensive.
I have high porosity hair so sometimes my hair needs some extra protein to strengthen it. I use the Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment to help with that. It's really easy to use, not that expensive, and I can immediately tell the difference in the strength of my hair after using it.
4. Jamaican Black Castor Oil
This is a really thick oil that I sometimes use on my scalp and will also sometimes mix into my conditioners to enhance them. I like that when used during a scalp massage it can help stimulate blood circulation and it has some anti-fungal properties. I talk more about Jamaican Black Castor Oil, what it is, and how I use it in this blog post.5. Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Leave-In Conditioner
This was a tough one to narrow down because there are several leave-in conditioners that I like and use on rotation. I've used this leave-in conditioner off and on for a while. The Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Leave-in Conditioner was actually one of the first leave-in conditioners I used when I started my healthy relaxed hair journey. I like how hydrating it can be and how good it leaves my hair.
6. Sunflower oil
Why sunflower oil? Well, it’s got so many uses for my hair. I can use it for a hot oil treatment, mix it with other products, and use it as a sealant. I like that sunflower oil is light enough to be used in the summer and not too thin that it can be used in the winter.
7. Hercules Sagemann's Magic Star Jumbo Rake
This comb should be a must-have for every woman. It’s great because the teeth are seamless, so it doesn’t snag or catch your hair which can cause hair breakage. Because of the wide teeth, I can use this comb to detangle my hair when it’s wet without any issues.
8. Hot Head Deep Conditioning Cap
I’m so glad that I purchased this cap. I use it for most of my pre-poos and to intensify my deep conditioning treatments. The biggest benefit is I can use the Hot Head Deep Conditioning Cap and not be tied down to one place. Whenever I use it my hair tends to be more manageable and stays moisturized longer.
9. Gold 'N Hot Elite 1875-Watt Professional Stand Bonnet Dryer
I have thick hair and it doesn’t air dry well. Since I don’t like to use a lot of heat on my hair, I opted to get a hooded dryer. I like that this hooded dryer has different settings including a cool setting so I don’t have to blast my hair with high heat every time I use it.
10. Helen Of Troy Hot Shot Tools Turbo Ionic Dryer Ceramic Tourmaline Dryer
To keep my relaxed hair healthy I don’t like to use a lot of heat on it. So when I looked for a new blow dryer I looked for one with multiple heat settings including a cold shot. This way I can use the cooler settings and the cold shot to blow dry my hair without causing a lot of damage. Another plus to this blow dryer is the comb attachment that lets me give myself a blowout.
11. Satin scarf or bonnet
To keep my hair protected during the night I wear either a satin scarf or a satin bonnet. They help keep my hair in place when I sleep so it doesn’t end up a tangled mess in the morning. The satin keeps the moisture from being sucked from my hair by a cotton pillowcase. The last few that I bought were from the beauty supply store but similar ones can also be found on Amazon.12. Elastic ribbon hair ties
I’m probably the last person, including the last person who blogs about hair to discover these hair ties. Every ponytail I see now is being held in place by these elastic ribbon hair ties.
When I saw these in the store I decided to give them a try. So far so good. They are ingenious but so simple. I had been having a hard time with the traditional elastic bands I had been using before. Despite those elastic bands being no damage, ouchless bands they kept pulling out strands of hair. They don’t pull out my hair like the elastic bands.
13. Hair clips and hair claws
I use hair clips and hair claws as another way to put my hair up when I don’t want it to brush against my clothes. I don’t use any particular brand of hair clips or claws. I just pick up whichever ones are the cheapest at Walmart and don’t feel like they will break after just a couple of uses.
14. Bobby pins
I sometimes like to use bobby pins to put my hair into an updo. It lets me put my hair in a loose bun giving it a break from the elastic ties. I don’t have a particular brand of bobby pins that I like to use. In fact, I get most of my bobby pins from the Dollar Tree.
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