I am always open to ideas and thought on my natural hair since it is uncharted territory for me. I decided to canvas almost every natural guru I could find on Facebook, YouTube and every natural hair care website. I have been told that using a light leave in conditioner would be a great idea on the days when I didn't use a protein conditioner. I am a big fan of protein conditioners since it helps with damaged hair and makes hair stronger but also it weighed down my hair after awhile. I wanted my hair to be a little bit more light and fluffy. So I decided to take the advice of the NATURALS who came before me and search for a light conditioner for my curly crown.
Just a little back story on buying this product:
I went to the cashier and asked for a light conditioner. She showed me everything from organic stuff to stuff that could possibly turn me into a mutant superhero. Then I saw it! Sitting by itself on the shelf. The last one. It stuck out like a sour thumb and was calling my name. Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave-in Conditioner. Garnier would never be my first choice but I decided to take a chance. I take it up to the counter and take out my reward card and debit card ready to purchase my new leave in conditioner when all of a sudden I see the cashier staring at me like I was a twelve year old buying condoms.I have seen her a lot since I frequent the Rite Aid so much that I know the general managers name by heart. This nice older African American lady whom I have told before about my journey and explained how I got my hair to grow was now screw facing me like I pissed on her cat.I said hello and asked her what was wrong. Then she came out and said something so unsurprising yet it still took me aback. She said " Why are you using this? I thought this was kind of a ...i don't know...white product...That isnt for black people honey!" Now I cant believe she actually said that! I know we all have that in our head about certain things but to actually say it killed my respect for her. I decided to just say "I just want to try something new!" I really didn't feel like I had to answer her but I did anyway. I left so fast that I almost left a dust trail.We all need to let go of the line between black hair products and white hair products.
NOT ALL AFRICAN AMERICAN PEOPLE USE GREASE OR PERMS AND NOT EVERY PRODUCT WITH A FANCY NAME OR FROM EUROPE IS FOR CAUCASIAN! I CAN USE ANYTHING I PLEASE ON MY HAIR AS LONG AS IT WORKS!! GET OVER THE BS PLEASE & THANK YOU!!Back to our original story :
I paid for it, went home and deep conditioned my hair. I decided on a wash and go since it was simple and I was already exhausted from being at work all day. It made my hair feel silky and curly and just downright amazing.It was lightweight and smooth. No residue! Smelled wonderful! For not being my first choice, it was the best choice. I recommend it as a substitute for all those heavy protein based leave ins. It is actually an amazing product and I give it a 10 out of 10. You should try it! Well Im gone for the night.Much love,
Tori P.
Check Info Below:
For a smooth look and lasting frizz-control against frizzy, dry, unmanageable hair. Argan oil from Morocco and apricot soaks deep into frizzy, dry hair to smooth each strand. For hair that shines with all its strength.
- Stay 10x smoother*
- Fights frizz for 48 hours*
- Effective even in 97% humidity*
*In a frizz test when using Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine System of Shampoo, Conditioner and Anti-Frizz Serum vs. a non-conditioning shampoo.
Made in USA
Apply a quarter-sized portion to damp or dry hair. Distribute throughout hair. Do not rinse. For best results use with the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine System of shampoo, conditioner and leave-in.
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(Source: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/garnier-fructis-sleek-&-shine-conditioning-cream/ID=prod6071668-product?V=G&ext=bng_Bing_Beauty&CAID=dd6ecfff-8acf-45ff-8985-cee65f92b52e )
Ingredients
Aqua (Water) , Cetearyl Alcohol , Amodimethicone , Cetyl Esters , Behentrimonium Chloride , Pyrus Malus Extract (Apple Fruit Extract) , Fragrance , Isopropyl Alcohol , Trideceth-6 , Argania Spinosa Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) , Niacinamide , Pyridoxine HCI , Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot Kernel Oil) , Citric Acid , Saccharum Officinarum Extract (Sugar Cane Extract) , Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride , Benzyl Alcohol , Cetrimonium Chloride , Linalool , Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Citronellol , Cl 19140 (Yellow 5) , Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract (Lemon Peel Extract) , Cl 15985 (Yellow 6) , Camellia Sinensis Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract)
(Source: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/garnier-fructis-sleek-&-shine-conditioning-cream/ID=prod6071668-product?V=G&ext=bng_Bing_Beauty&CAID=dd6ecfff-8acf-45ff-8985-cee65f92b52e )
Aqua (Water) , Cetearyl Alcohol , Amodimethicone , Cetyl Esters , Behentrimonium Chloride , Pyrus Malus Extract (Apple Fruit Extract) , Fragrance , Isopropyl Alcohol , Trideceth-6 , Argania Spinosa Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) , Niacinamide , Pyridoxine HCI , Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot Kernel Oil) , Citric Acid , Saccharum Officinarum Extract (Sugar Cane Extract) , Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride , Benzyl Alcohol , Cetrimonium Chloride , Linalool , Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Citronellol , Cl 19140 (Yellow 5) , Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract (Lemon Peel Extract) , Cl 15985 (Yellow 6) , Camellia Sinensis Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract)
(Source: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/garnier-fructis-sleek-&-shine-conditioning-cream/ID=prod6071668-product?V=G&ext=bng_Bing_Beauty&CAID=dd6ecfff-8acf-45ff-8985-cee65f92b52e )
