Curly Hair Products Shopping in Asia

This one is going to be short and sweet and with a discount code!

I decided to restock on my favorite detangler kinky curly knot today before running out because this product is in high demand on iherb (where I regularly buy online) as well as the curling custard.

I still have plenty of curls products but I am almost out of kinky curly. I know this is truly a holy grail brand for me because I start considering a new order before my current stock runs out, the detangler is simply the best one I have used so far, I have another fave but since I can’t get it online in Japan due to import regulations this is the only one I can get, the other one is the giovanni direct leave in hehe.

Have you tried kinky curly knot today? I will share with you another mini review in case you are wondering about it.

I use it as a detangler, deep conditioner, rinse out & leave in conditioner so it is a product I use up quite quickly.

It has amazing slip and a very mild fragrance that does not linger. It contains film forming agents such as marshmallow root that help to a certain extent to block humidity but it is mainly moisturizing, suitable for any porosity and tangle prone hair will like it a lot (mine does) for best results in extreme weather conditions (rain, unstable weather) it is best paired with the curling custard of the same brand. It is vegan friendly and although chemistry is part of nature all the ingredients are naturally derived, it is a rather standard brand that has been around for years but for me it was a big Discovery sometime last year. A consideration for people with fine hair is that it has a thick consistency as far a leave in conditioners go but if used in small amounts or diluted in your hands with water it does the job without weighing the hair down, this is the main reason I also use it as rinse out deep conditioner, sometimes I leave about 40~60% on my hair and use it as a base for my styler.

Do you have a holy grail among the products in the picture?

All of these are among my holy grails, but I am slowly prioritizing which products are the absolute go to’s and if I had to choose one over the other I would say kinky curly gives me more consistent and predictable results in all weather conditions and it’s easier to access by international curlies.

Do you Live in Japan too & Don’t know where to get it?

Here is an friend referral link for it in Iherb japan which basically ships anywhere, the link should include a 5% discount code 😉

Rest of the world

Alternatively go to Iherb.com select your country of choice and use this code: COR0548 at checkout and get 5% off your 1st purchase (I think they have a $40 minimum purchase to be able to use codes but I would have to double check, let me know if you you use it how it worked)

Have a Happy weekend my friends.

Cheers!

L.

PS. This is not a sponsored post, never done one but since everyone can refer friends using the reward system I figured why not make it available to my readers and see how it works. I have been using iherb for quite sometime now and feel confident enough to share the findings.

Winter Scalp Care

Have you ever experienced itchiness, flaking during winter time?

The answer is probably yes, at least for me it is specially now that I wear my hair naturally curly and pay attention to it!

The reason why this happens is a generally a dry scalp, it could also be due to dandruff but then it would not be a seasonal thing…but we will get to that later.

The scalp is part of our skin complex so the same way the rest of our body is exposed to lower external temperatures, dry heating indoors and overall winter abuse (so much drama XD) our scalp also suffers, but there is hope. I will share with you a few tips that help me keep my scalp happy, my hair growing and my winters carefree.

1. Keep your scalp clean: It is true that shampoo has a drying effect in our scalp but don’t rule it out completely in this season because we don’t want to end up in a situation where we create so much build up that end up getting dandruff making matters worse.

• 2. Cleanse your scalp correctly: This point varies from person to person but a few general guidelines can be followed:

Avoid harsh shampoos for example 2-1 shampoos tend to contain more than one deep cleanser, the same is true for shampoos for oily hair.

Do not let go too long in between (shampoo) washes, this is the season to cowash midweek or once a week depending on your previous schedule to replenish moisture and remove debris from your scalp at the same time.

Use warm water to cleanse, avoid hot water as it will only help dry out the scalp even more.

• 3. Scalp Massages: Consider including oils in your routine even if you normally avoid them, nightly oil scalp massages can go a long way in keeping your scalp healthy and itch free during winter. A few good options are castor oil, black castor oil and jojoba oil.
• 4. Use scarfs and hats to protect not only your scalp but your hair from the harsh weather.
• 5. Exfoliate your scalp: You can make a basic sugar scrub with olive oil, jojoba oil, or coconut oil or get commercial scrubs as well.
• 6. Stay hydrated: Even if we don’t sweat as much in winter as we do in summer the insensible losses from our skin, breathing, etc. puts us at risk of being dehydrated; so make sure to drink plenty of fluids!
• In case of dandruff all of the above also applies, but make sure to not skip on your regular antidandruff shampoo and if the dandruff worsens or scabs and skin lesions appear on your scalp make sure to visit your physician to figure out the issue.
• Cheers and Happy Holiday Season
• Dr. L.