Budget Friendly Shampoos & Conditioners for Virgin Hair Extensions

Hey Y'all!

I often get asked from friends and readers who are new to wearing virgin hair extensions. "What's the best shampoo/conditioner to use? " "Do I have to buy expensive shampoos and conditioners"? I will share some shampoos and conditioners that I really like and worked well on both my Virgin Indian and Virgin Malaysian Extensions and all the other leftovers and scraps in my stash. :)

I want to keep this list affordable and name some of the less expensive shampoos and conditioners. Every product that I list can be purchased at Target, Wal-Mart, most drugstores or Sally's (depending on where you live, if not try Amazon.com). I will keep this list under $10.00 per product and most of these products are in the $5-$7 range.

Virgin hair costs a lot of money and it worth every penny, in my opinion. If you take care of it it will last for multiple installs.  I've re-used my 26" Wagman's Malaysian Extensions 6 times. I'm about to go hard in the paint and rock it some more. I've lost some length from trimming and cutting, but it's going strong.

Around the time when I purchased my first hand tied wefts I was all about using the most expensive and the "best" shampoos and conditioners. I was also going through a no sulfate shampoo phase. Now I'm not highly concerned about sulfates vs. non sulfates. I've been down both roads and have personally seen no differences.

My favorite shampoo is Pantene Clarifying Shampoo. I love using this shampoo because I curl my hair a lot and I use alot of hair spray and clarifying shampoos are great for removing product buildup. I've heard that this product may be discontinued (explains way I couldn't find it). When I ran out I picked up Suave's Clarifying Shampoo.

Suave Humectrics ~ This shampoo and conditioner is great if your looking to replenish moisture if your hair is feeling dry.

Creme of Nature ~ This is one of my favorites. Great affordable choice if your looking for a certified organic shampoo and conditioner.

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner ~ I love this conditioner. It always leaves my hair super soft and it smells great. I haven't tried the shampoo so I can't co-sign on it. (I posted a picture of the shampoo just so you can see what it looks like, the conditioner looks the same)

Cantu Shea Butter -Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream ~ This is my favorite product to deep condition my hair (my natural hair and extensions) with. I put it in my hair put a cheap plastic shower cap on it and finish my shower business then rinse. Or if I want to give my hair some extra lovin' I'll leave it on with a shower cap for an hour then rinse.

 

 

Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment ~ This product claims to Infuses the hair cuticle to help nourish and restore healthy texture and strengthens against damage. I just use it as a quick spray on leave-in when my hair is still wet.

This is in no a comphrensive list. I just wanted to share some of my budget friendly favorites.

Luv Y'all

Mean It!

XoXo, Kendall

The Bomb Conditioner/ Hair Mask!

Hi Y'all! So I was cruising the aisles of Stop & Shop late last night and made my rounds to the Beauty & Cosmetics section (yes I know the rules Cosmetics & Beauty products are usually overpriced at grocery stores) and I found this. Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask, concentrated weekly treatment for soft, lustrous hair. Professional, treats extra dry over-processed and color treated hair. I got curious, so I picked up and since no one was around I sniffed it, lol. It smelled good, not fruity good but it smelled like it would to the job! I know it's bad to judge a book by it's cover & scent. I checked the price it was on sale $6.99 holla! (Jar is 6oz/ 170 grams)

What The Jar Says:

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask: This intensive moisture treatment rescues even the most dehydrated hair strands.
Use this restorative mask each week for effective treatment of extra dry or overprocessed hair. So powerful, just a small amount is enough to restore dried out strands to be soft, lustrous and shining in minutes.

Three naturally derived extracts penetrate to help moisturize each layer of the hair strand

Olive ~ Penetrates to the center
Medowfoam Seed ~ Helps moisturize the middle
Sweet Almond ~ Wraps the surface

Directions:

After shampooing, apply a small amount to wet hair concentrating on ends. Let penetrate for 3-5 minutes. Rinse well. Style as usual.

The Verdict:

I washed my hair with my Creme of Nature Shampoo then slathered this stuff all over my hair then I gentley twisted it up with a large clip to let it marinate! I left it in for about 10 mins because I'm not big on recommended directions and I over do everything. Besides, I figured I'd scrub down my shower while the stuff did it's job. Yeah, weird, I know I clean the shower while I'm in it. After I finished cleaning I took out the clip and combed the conditioner thorough with a wide-tooth shower comb and ahhh, it felt like butter (wet butter). I rinsed, then gave my tresses a blast of ice cold water and went about my way.
I left my hair air dry and it smells great, feels silky & sexy. I would definately use this stuff again and recommend it especially for Indian Remy Hair!!! My hair is still thanking me (yeah, it's my hair b/c I paid enough to call it mine). The hair I was born with feels great too underneath all this weave!

The Rating:
5 of 5 ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Redkin Butter Treat is still on my list to try out but I can't find it for less than $17.00, I need a coupon or a sale or something, because this hair is snotty and tempermental and doesn't like everything I give to her. >_< style="font-style: italic;">lame). Which is really just a 4 day beer binge in the woods with 20 of his friends freezing their balls off in a snow covered and muddy field. It gives them something too talk about until next February when they go again.

Product Review ~ Cream of Nature

So a lot of people ask me what do you wash your hair with. Well I have a new "fav". It's an oldie but it's a great shampoo & conditioner and it's actually affordable! (I have expensive taste).
Cream of Nature, y'all the shampoo & conditioner. You will probably invest about less than $10 for both. I personally get mine at Wal-Mart. They also sell it at Sally Beauty and I'm thinking about investing in the professional size. I leave the conditioner on for about 5-6 mins. then comb through with my wide tooth comb and rinse. Cream of Nature in my opinion works just as good as the "salon quality" stuff and it definately is affordable. Oh you'll find this product in the "ethinc" hair care asile. Where I live it's that tiny section with very little selection. I'm surprised I found this stuff.