Naturals: How Do You Get That Beautiful Sheen? What Product Gives It?

[SignatureBeauty]

I tried myashas sunkissed pomade but that didn't work, Also what do you use for your twistouts & braidouts to give it sheen, Sheabutter is not an option, it does nothing for my hair LOL!!!!!

Thanks

 

[justNikki]

For wash n gos, I get a really great shine boost by smoothing in a little Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Ginko Leaf and Ginseng Root Hair Moisturizing Jelly over my leave-in.

Braidouts...the best product I've used so far (that's also cost effective) is ORS Olive Oil (a cream) mixed with a little IC Fantasia gel for hold on dampish/dry hair and it gives a very nice shine/sheen.

 

[PinkSkates]

These products give my hair sheen:
1. Aveda Anti-Humectant Pomade
2. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
3. Burt's Bees Avocado Butter (this stuff is excellent for braid/twistouts.)

 

[dimpalz]

The flash on my camera lol
I dunno actually, I'm kinda bohoing at the moment maybe it's my leave in...

ETA: Castor oil made my hair shiny when I was using it

 

[Snuckles]

Castor Oil gives great sheen.

 

[naturaline]

yep castor oils good! i usually leave bout half of my conditioner in my hair before i twist it. then i add coconut oil (or a mix of butters). almond oil is v.good too!

 

[Vshanell]

Coconut oil

 

[SunnyDelight]

1. Coconut Oil on wet hair
2. Castor Oil on wet hair

Individually, both give great sheen.

 

[Poohbear]

The flash on my camera lol

 

[stargazer613]

Coconut Oil
(my favorite is From Nature With Love's virgin coconut cream, very light and smells delicious)

Jojoba Oil

Qhemet's Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm

Curls Euphoria Elixir

 

[cocomama]

coconut oil

 

[Wildchild453]

Qhemet products does it for me

 

[enscott14]

I absolutely adore Organic Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Alma Oil. But my absolute favorite is Coconut Oil and Dabur Light Alma oil. They give sooooo much sheen and they both make the hair soft. Look at my pics, that shine is from Alma!

Hope this helps luv!

Smooches!

 

[NantanYah]

Definitely, avacado oil and Dabur Vatika coconut oil. For twists I used to LOVE Ors loc and twist gel, now it causes flakes so I am switching to Qhemet honeybrush gel.

 

[turnergirl]

You know one time, I had to wash my hair but I was out of town without products. I combined some mayo, Olive oil, Castor Oil and a huge dollop of honey. I wrapped my hair in a bag and let it sit for an hour. When I rinse I had this gorgeous sheen. I did not leave any of it in my hair of course and I did not apply any other product because I did not have it but my hair was gorgeous.

 

[guesswho]

Coconut oil mixed with scurl is the ish!

 

[Keedah]

I like using the Oyin burnt sugar pomade and Garnier Shine Wax. I also dyed my hair black with henna and indigo which has made a huge different.

 

[Jessica Rabbit]

I've been using Blended Beauty Styling Lotion lately and my hair looks GREAT!

 

[eve777]

i must agree with everyone else, castor oils is great for shine and moisture retainment....sometimes i use elasta mango butter great stuff.

 

[LynnieB]

right now my glycerin mix is doing a great job but i've also gotten fantasic shine and bling from fantasia IC (that clear one in the shorty jar, not sparklettes).

someone mentioned honey - yep that too worked really well. i got a great natural sheen - especially when i deep conditioned, rinsed and when it dried.

if and when i ever decide to flatiron again, i'll go back to biosilk.....i got fantasic results from that on my transitioning hair, both sides of the demarcation line.

i tried using oils (i've got wild growth, avocado, jojoba, carrot, coconut, sweet almond, grapeseed) after i bc'd and my hair doesn't seem to like them like it did when i transitioned so i'm oil free.

whoops, forgot about the castor oil - i haven't used that since i've bc'd either but i'm mildly curious.

i'll try again in the winter time maybe i could try them in a hot oil treatment or something.

 

[brownsugarflyygirl]

Consistent DCing gives my hair a nice natural sheen. When I am wearing my hair in twists or pulled back and I want a little extra bling, castor oil!! I looove regualar ol' clear castor oil....its my staple of staples.

 

[SignatureBeauty]

Awww! Thank you Ladies! I will be trying Coconut & Castor oil, and of Course Guesswho I will try that S curl and Coconut Oil LOL!!!!

 

[JustKiya]

I DC weekly, cuz well moisturized hair has it's own sheen. To bump it up a notch, I henna once a month. As a styling product, I use either Burnt Sugar, Lenzi's Hair Souffle, or Palm Kernal Oil.

My avi is my hair, no product but the Hair Souffle.... blingbling!

 

[Nightingale]

Aloe vera gel should help.

 

[jewel]

Co-signing on the coconut oil. Add alittle alma oil to your conditioner that works for me

 

[yellagirl730]

Definitely, avacado oil and Dabur Vatika coconut oil. For twists I used to LOVE Ors loc and twist gel, now it causes flakes so I am switching to Qhemet honeybrush gel.

Can you buy the Qhemet Honeybrush gel from Sally's? If not do you know where it can be bought, I'm having the same problem with the Ors gel flaking, Thanks in advance,

 

[natstar]

Qhemet Amla olive heavy cream and some type of oil- A lot of time I will seal in the cream w/ WGHO. Right now I am using Kera Crae-it's good too.