Favorite products
Below is a list of some of my favorite products.
I really like these products for my 2B/2C, Medium Porosity, Medium Density, Fine Hair. That doesn’t mean these will work for everybody … My hair likes protein and I try to avoid polyquats and aloe. It also gets over moisturized and weighed down easily. I am compiling a more comprehensive list of CG approved products, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime … let me know what your favorite must-have products are in the comments!
Low Poos
Jessicurl Gentle Lather Shampoo
Contains 3 gentle cleansers and moisturizing properties making it a great low poo. | Is it CG?
ACURE Ultra Hydrating Shampoo
This is a great low poo that cleans the hair well without stripping. | Is it CG?
Co Washes
Giovanni Invigorating Tea Tree Conditioner The Tea tree oil in this conditioner is great for the scalp and the gentle cleanser, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, makes it a great choice for co-washing. | Is it CG?
Leave In Conditioners
Treluxe, Conditioner Leave In Untie The Knot Great balanced leave in with moisturizing qualities and Keratin Amino Acids (protein). It does contain Aloe pretty high on the ingredient list though.| Is it CG?
Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler
A popular conditioner detangler designed to smooth the cuticle and remove knots. | Is it CG?
CURLS Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave-In Conditioner
Love this leave-in because it contains protein: Silk Amino Acids and Hydrolyzed Quinoa. | Is it CG?
Gels
Giovanni Eco Chic L.A. Natural Styling Gel
This glycerin free gel gives me a soft natural hold. It is protein free and contains Aloe . | Is it CG?
Beyond The Zone Bada Bing Extreme Hold Gel
Another glycerin free gel that packs a protein punch with Hydrolyzed Wheat. | Is it CG?
Biosilk Rock Hard Gel
Another protein packed glycerin free gel. It does contain an Itchy M, so watch out for that. | Is it CG?
Curl Creams
Innersense Organic Beauty Quiet Calm Curl Control
This curl cream has great moisturizing properties and I love it for a dry refresh to give day old curls some extra umph. | Is it CG?
Mousse
AG Hair Curl Mousse Gel Extra-Firm Curl Retention
Love this Mousse! Has proteins and great hold. Works well with other products or by itself. | Is it CG?
Clarifying Shampoos
Giovanni Eco Chic Tea Tree Triple Treat – Invigorating Shampoo
Great gentle low poo to reset your hair and the Tea Tree is great for the scalp. | Is it CG?
Acure Curiously Clarifying Shampoo
Another great low poo from Acure that has natural Clarifying ingredients like lemongrass as well as gentle cleansers like Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Sodium Cocoyl Taurate. | Is it CG?
Kinky Curly Come Clean
Contains C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate which can remove hard-water minerals from your hair and scalp. | Is it CG?
Ion Hard Water Shampoo
Helps eliminate mineral build-up from hard and well water with Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate and Disodium EDTA. Is it CG?
Rinse Out Conditioners
Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner
Love this conditioner for it’s moisturizing and strengthening properties. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein gives it a good protein punch.| Is it CG?
Giovanni Invigorating Tea Tree Conditioner
This conditioner is a great option for a rinse out because it contains a few moisturizing alcohols and film forming humectants. | Is it CG?
Acure Ultra Hydrating Conditioner
Multiple conditioning agents, moisturizing alcohols and botanical oils make this a great moisturizing conditioner. No protein here. | Is it CG?
Acure Curiously Clarifying Conditioner
Just like other Acure conditioners, this has multiple conditioning agents, moisturizing alcohols and botanical oils, but no protein. | Is it CG?
Curl Enhancers
AG Recoil Curl Activator
I love this curl activator. It contains 3 different proteins, 2 conditioning agents, 3 moisturizing alcohols and 2 film forming humectants making it a great balanced product. It does contain some polyquats and glycerin though. | Is it CG?
Deep Treatments
Curl Junkie Repair Me! Reconstructive Hair Treatment
Helps fill in cracks in the hair shaft to help give strength and prevent further breakage. Also great for general maintenance of the hair. Makes a great once a month treatment to help keep your hair in top shape! | Is it CG?
Is it CG?
The easiest way to analyze all of the different ingredients in your hair products is to use the Is It CG? app. Simply paste the ingredients into the app and it will automatically analyze them and provide a breakdown of what each ingredient will do for your hair. Good or Bad!
