So this weekend I was trying out AG Natural Balance and Boost shampoo and conditioner. both of the products seem like they are clarifying.
Yesterday I used the conditioner only for a cowash and after I rinsed out my hair was squeaky clean. this conditioner has no slip whatsoever. When I apply it to my hair, my hair feels thick, frizzy, and extra coarse compared to before the conditioner and I feel like the conditioner isn’t spreading easily even after emulsifying and adding lots of water. It’s not a terribly thick conditioner either. When I rinsed out, my hair felt like I clarified. Very strange experience. I enjoy the scent at least, but I already can tell I won’t repurchase. My wash my go came out fine like usual though.
Anyone know of a black girl curls approved conditioner that has slip?
I use Balance and boost every wash day. Balance is considered *almost clarifying* and the frequency of use depends on your hair's essential elements, styling products used and what the hair has lived through during the previous 7-10 days. Adjustments are needed according to those factors.
I always use Innersense Hydrating Hair Bath after using Balance.
Boost isnt a clarifying conditioner. It has no silicones, polymers, pvp to give the feeling of artificial slip. The secret to using Boost is to use alot of water with it. Always more water to conditioner. Detangling is done with either fingers or detangling tool/or both during the conditioning phase w/Boost. Boost, when used with the appropriate amount of water turns into a foamy, almost soapy conditioning lather with amazing slip.
Innersense Hydrating Conditioner operates the same and requires alot of water to activate the conditioner. It also turns into a foamy almost soapy consistency with slip.
Those are the only 2 non-deep conditioners I have used as regular conditioners for 2+ years and they really do work great.
AG Hair Balance & Boost and Innersense Hydrating Hairbath & Conditioner are all extremely concentrated and require lots of water to activate.
Edit to add: I suspect what you maybe feeling is your hair's true essential elements free from all the extra oils and plasticky ingredients we have come to think of as *moisture* and *conditioning*. Everyone's hair has a different *feel*. Naturally smooth or silky surface textures will feel smoother and *slicker* than naturally more crinkly surface textures. There is nothing wrong with either....just differences in the hair's essential elements.
HTH
One more ?....are you in a partnership with a Cut It Kinky stylist? I know this was key for me and my daughter. This really filled in all the gaps and provided additional insight on all the things including questions about products and techniques.