Not everyone is looking for heavier conditioners in the fall. Leave-in conditioners are just as useful during colder months and great for hairstyles that do not require heavy butters or oils ,like twists and braids. Some of us still rock a wash and go year round (like me) or prefer twistouts, or braidouts and just like a light hold that allows hair movement.

We also like moisturized strands on the cheap because as we get closer to the holidays, we want to pinch pennies so we can have more funds for holiday parties, gifts and going out. Is it possible to do both? It sure is and we've got a list of the best of the least expensive leave-ins worth trying this fall and winter.

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Name of Product in Review: EDEN BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Crème- $8.99/16oz

Product Description: Coconut Shea Curl Defining Crème has a humidity-resistant formulation to define and separate curls and waves. This product infuses moisture to strengthen hair, provides frizz control, and optimizes style definition. Medium hold.

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A good clarifying/moisturizing shampoo can do wonders for your natural hair and scalp. For those of us that don’t stick to strictly cowashing, the quest for a holy grail shampoo can sometimes be quite frustrating.

These five shampoos are definitely worth a try if you’re on the hunt for a good cleanser that doesn’t strip your fragile tresses.

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Naturals have a love-hate relationship with shampoo. We love that they cleanse our tresses but often they are just too harsh for our hair. Sulfates are the detergents in shampoo that cleanse away the dirt, pollutants and product build-up but they also strip away the natural oils we need to keep our hair moisturized.

Because of this many naturals have ditched shampoo all together and opted for cowashing cleansers or just washing with botanical conditioners. I love cowashing but know shampoos are still necessary sometimes but when I use one, I make sure it is sulfate-free. Here are 8 of the top sulfate-free shampoos that naturals use, love and swear by to get the job done.

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Dry natural hair continues as the top concern for women all through the year but especially during the winter. If you are a resident of Texas like me you know that “winter” is just another word as our weeks can range in temperature from 72 degrees on Monday to 42 degrees on Tuesday. However, if you live in colder climates, as the weather shifts so should your hair care regimen. Many women opt to wear protective styles for this reason including strand twists, wigs and crochet braids, which still require intense moisturizing. But, if you still want to rock your curls all year here are 4 products that can kill your dry hair woes.

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In the name of #curlsonfleek, our hair can become dry and brittle to the touch due to holding ingredients like polymers and certain polyquats present in our styling products. But thanks to the increasing demand for more natural products, brands are taking note and delivering gels and curl definers that are botanically-based.

If you follow the Max Hydration Method, swear by the Curly Girl Method, or just are an avid fan of more natural than synthetic hair products, then this list is for you!

Why go botanical?
If you're tired of gels that dry out the hair and instead want a one-two combination of moisture and definition, look no further than these bottles and jars of botanical bliss.

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Don't be fooled! You don't have to sacrifice soft, hydrated kinks and coils, for cleanliness.

Many naturals and curly girls hate clarifying because it causes so much drama.

You wreck your hair and strip it of natural oils, softness, and hydration for the sake of a clean slate. Even after intense deep conditioning, your hair doesn't start "acting right" for another two weeks, and by that time, you're able to get another good week and a half out of your hair before it's time to clarify all over again.

Break the cycle

These shampoos offer you the chance to deeply clean with out stripping, and to clarify without causing drama. Get clean, healthy, shiny, soft, and moisturized hair with these cleaning powerhouses that don't contain harsh sulfates like SLS:

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As some of you know, I have been using a Hair Therapy Thermal Turban Heat Wrap for several years now with great success. However, a few months ago I saw posts from my curlfriends and fellow bloggers, RadiantBrownBeauty andAHairStory, about the Hot Head Deep Conditioning Heat Cap. I loved the look of the cap and both Michelle and Rece had positive reviews. So, needless to say, I was intrigued.

Therefore, a couple of weeks ago, I reached out to the creator of Hot Heads and Etsy shop owner, Sandra, to see if she would send me a cap to review. She graciously obliged and I got a chance to try out my new cap this past weekend.

But first, the deets.

via Hot Head:

The Hot Head heat cap is filled with renewable flax seed which will generate heat when warmed in the microwave. It’s reusable and is the most environmentally friendly way to deep condition your hair with heat at home. There is no need to plug it into an outlet or use batteries to power the heat. With a few minutes in the microwave, Hot Head will produce up to 30-45 minutes of gentle moist heat. The fact that there are no cords and no plugs means that you are free to move about while deep conditioning your hair. 

Hot Head is available in multiple styles and is also reversible so that your look can fit your mood. When using Hot Head you can feel good about the way you look while conditioning your hair, and dramatically improve the results of your hair treatment.

Price: $12 (4.5 oz.)

Where to Buy: HennaSooq.com

Product Claims: Our Henna Gloss Bar is the perfect all in one moisturizer, and conditioning Ayurvedic hair treatment. A henna gloss is a very easy to use henna product that will nourish the hair, strengthen, create vibrant shiny hair, promote hair growth, reduces itchy scalp, and will give your hair a touch of red color from the henna.

Ingredients: organic cocoa butter, organic shea butter, organic henna

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You’ve decided to take the plunge and grow out your relaxer. Immediately you may be a bit overwhelmed by all of the products on the market geared towards those who are fully natural, and now products are being marketed to those who are transitioning as well. The Transitioning Kit.

Many of the major natural hair companies appear to have a set of products geared towards transitioning, which is great! This offers those new to natural hair some direction in appropriate product selection. Though, some kits now available can be a bit pricey, they all are made up of routine products which promote the fundamental principals when growing out chemicals and general hair care.

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Description of your hair: My hair is generally medium density with coarse texture and normal porosity, "O" texture and is thready, but I have many textures on my head, from L-shaped spongy on the infamous "patch", to S-shaped at the nape of my neck.

Name of Product in Review: Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor

Product Description: (from aphogee.com) ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor is a powerful, one step treatment that should be used for home use, between salon visits. This concentrated blend of keratin amino acids, botanical oils, and vitamins does wonders to restore strength and softness to hair that requires a deep, penetrating treatment. It is recommended on tinted, bleached or relaxed hair. ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor helps repair damage caused by chlorine and hard water. Apply on clean hair in shower and rinse to treat brittle hair with cuticle damage and moderate breakage. It soothes irritated scalp and may be applied following each shampooing until the healthy condition of the hair is restored.

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Description of your hair: Thick, Medium/Coarse, Normal Porosity, Cottony hair

Name of Product in Review: Camille Rose Naturals Almond Jai Twisting Butter 16.50/8oz

Product Description: Best twisting butter ever! Achieve the ultimate soft full twist out with a combination of almond milk, almond oil, jojoba, hemp and a drizzle of honey.  Your style will be elongated, silky and held in place!

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Deliah writes:

Description of your hair: THICK, tight coils in the center.  Loose curls in the front and back and everything esle in between, lol!

Name of Product in Review: Bronner Brothers 4 Naturals Afro Stretch Curl Cream 

Product Description: Defines natural curl pattern, helps eliminate shrinkage, moisturizes and revives shine.  Great for twists and coil-outs.

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 Devin writes:

Product Description: It comes in a green bottle, and the product itself is clear, doesn't leave your hands feeling sticky (which I love). Yes there are preservatives, but in very small amounts.

Product Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocophersolan, TEA-Carbomer, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, DMDM Hydantoin, Trisodium, EDTA.

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Tia writes:

Description of your hair: Thick density; Medium texture; Low porosity; S + cottony.

Name of Product in Review: ECO Custard Olive Oil Styling Cream

Product Description: Eco Custard Conditioning, Shining, and Styling Cream provides superior shine and styling flexibility infused with oils and conditioners to protect, hydrate, and nourish your hair. Excellent for taming flyaways, smoothing, twist-outs and ponytails. Safe for daily use on all hair types.

Alcohol Free
Flexible Hold
Extreme Conditioning

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Verneda writes: 

Description of your hair: thick, coarse texture, normal porosity, O Pattern + spongy

Name of Product in Review: African Royale Hot Six Oil

Product Description: Hot Six Oil is made from only ALL NATURAL plant herbs and oils with absolutely NO ANIMAL FAT or animal oils. Hot Six Oil's special light formula goes in hair, skin, scalp, and nail cuticles easily and without a heavy oil buildup. Hot Six Oil leaves your hair light and well conditioned.

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Hola Chicas,

I've been sorting through the suggestion box and among the most frequently requested posts are objective product reviews.  Considering this is a consumer site, frequented by women just like yourself, I thought it'd be dope to get y'all involved so that we may hear from a variety of textures and hair types.

If you'd like to contribute to the discussion, fill out the below questionnaire for as many products as you'd like, and submit w/ a pic of your hair, to [email protected]

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