Hey Tonie. How are you today? I went completely natural in 2017 and it has been an adventure which I LOVE! I realised that everything my hair needs is in just one product; *Aphogee 2min Reconstructor* although I use it bi-weekly and when I'm using the 2-step protein treatment which I use every 8 weeks. The things that make up the choice of my products are; 1. *Climate* I live in a highly hot and humid industrial city 2. *Texture* I have a mixed texture which ranges from wavy to coils 3. *Style* I rotate between twists, and braids and wash and go on my natural hair and braids/twist with extensions occasionally. 4. *Density* I can say that my density is between medium and high. I don't use porosity as a checkmate because either way, I still have to take care of my hair. So, I try to use products that will make my job easier. Part of the criteria for my product choice is *Smell* (I have an extremely high sense of smell and I'm sensitive to sweet, spicy and oud scents), *Performance* is extremely important to me because I'm too old to be fooling around with my hair and hard-earned money😀 *Ingredients* is the third most important criteria for me because I love some specific things to be in the first five ingredients and between the first 10 ingredients if it is a protein-moisture product for me. Availability and affordability are also very important because shipping can be extremely expensive here so, I stick to what I can find around but within my pocket range. Having said all this, these are the permanent hair products I've been using consistently in the last three years 1. *Kinky Curly Come Clean* is my go-to for clarifying and chelating but because of the exchange rate that has catapulted our currency into something else, I went back to my old faithful *VO5 Kiwi Limesqueeze* which does the same job as Come Clean but at a fraction of the cost. 2. *African Pride Miracle Shampoo* this is my hydrating shampoo and it's gentle enough to detangle. 3. *Aphogee 2min Reconstructor* it does all the jobs of protein/moisture/bond/condition/detangle/slip/scent/affordable/available/ingredients/performance etc for my hair☺️😊 4. *Aphogee 2-Step* this is the protein treatment that I use every 8 weeks because I use the 2 minutes bi-weekly. 5. *Camille Rose Aloe Butter* This is my leave-in styler because it is rich in texture, smooth, absorbs and has a very beautiful scent and works with all my gels😀 The only issue is the price😷 6. *Wetline Xtreme Gel* this gel works very well in my climate because it has a very good hold agent (Crosspolymer) which is better than PVP in a hot and humid area. My wash-n-go lasts for a long time. 7. *Blue Magic Suregro* I mixed this with my Jbco-Coconut, Peppermint, and Rosemary oils from JM&L, Sunny Isle and VIA with my Shea Butter just for the tip of my hair that is the oldest part of my hair. 8. *Coconut* oil is very accessible for hot oil treatment which I do when the time permits. *sorry for the epistle I wrote*😊
Have never tried the kinky curly brand. I remember when it was highly sought after and I never bought it because of the price tag! I was about 18 at the time. Now, I still haven’t bought it because I never think about it. I’ll have to put it on my personal list of things to try!
Great Video. Keep it SIMPLE. NO need to add any additional products that you hair doesn't require. Nicely presented. Thank you for sharing Tonie.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey Tonie. How are you today?
I went completely natural in 2017 and it has been an adventure which I LOVE!
I realised that everything my hair needs is in just one product; *Aphogee 2min Reconstructor* although I use it bi-weekly and when I'm using the 2-step protein treatment which I use every 8 weeks.
The things that make up the choice of my products are;
1. *Climate* I live in a highly hot and humid industrial city
2. *Texture* I have a mixed texture which ranges from wavy to coils
3. *Style* I rotate between twists, and braids and wash and go on my natural hair and braids/twist with extensions occasionally.
4. *Density* I can say that my density is between medium and high. I don't use porosity as a checkmate because either way, I still have to take care of my hair.
So, I try to use products that will make my job easier.
Part of the criteria for my product choice is *Smell* (I have an extremely high sense of smell and I'm sensitive to sweet, spicy and oud scents), *Performance* is extremely important to me because I'm too old to be fooling around with my hair and hard-earned money😀 *Ingredients* is the third most important criteria for me because I love some specific things to be in the first five ingredients and between the first 10 ingredients if it is a protein-moisture product for me.
Availability and affordability are also very important because shipping can be extremely expensive here so, I stick to what I can find around but within my pocket range.
Having said all this, these are the permanent hair products I've been using consistently in the last three years
1. *Kinky Curly Come Clean* is my go-to for clarifying and chelating but because of the exchange rate that has catapulted our currency into something else, I went back to my old faithful *VO5 Kiwi Limesqueeze* which does the same job as Come Clean but at a fraction of the cost.
2. *African Pride Miracle Shampoo* this is my hydrating shampoo and it's gentle enough to detangle.
3. *Aphogee 2min Reconstructor* it does all the jobs of protein/moisture/bond/condition/detangle/slip/scent/affordable/available/ingredients/performance etc for my hair☺️😊
4. *Aphogee 2-Step* this is the protein treatment that I use every 8 weeks because I use the 2 minutes bi-weekly.
5. *Camille Rose Aloe Butter* This is my leave-in styler because it is rich in texture, smooth, absorbs and has a very beautiful scent and works with all my gels😀 The only issue is the price😷
6. *Wetline Xtreme Gel* this gel works very well in my climate because it has a very good hold agent (Crosspolymer) which is better than PVP in a hot and humid area. My wash-n-go lasts for a long time.
7. *Blue Magic Suregro* I mixed this with my Jbco-Coconut, Peppermint, and Rosemary oils from JM&L, Sunny Isle and VIA with my Shea Butter just for the tip of my hair that is the oldest part of my hair.
8. *Coconut* oil is very accessible for hot oil treatment which I do when the time permits.
*sorry for the epistle I wrote*😊
Have never tried the kinky curly brand. I remember when it was highly sought after and I never bought it because of the price tag! I was about 18 at the time. Now, I still haven’t bought it because I never think about it. I’ll have to put it on my personal list of things to try!
@@TonieJ it's very lovely but the price is crazy here in Nigeria. It used to be #6000 like $6 but it's 13,500 now more like $13 or more!