Tag: Leave-In Conditioner

It’s been a month since I began using the Nicky Cosmetics shampoo and masque. I did mention that I would update if there have been any changes to my hair and so far there has been none. My hair is actually growing really well and I have reduced my wash routine a bit. Instead of using a conditioner after shampooing I now only use the masque and after rinsing out the masque I skip the leave-in and go straight for a curl-enhancing mousse followed by gel.

I am currently using:

Nick Cosmetics Argan oil Shampoo and mask

Design Essentials Curl Enhancing Mousse

This is actually a new product for me, I’ve been hearing a lot about how good a mousse is for a wash and go I decided to try one out. I originally wanted to try The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam but I could not find it to buy so I asked some other naturals and they suggested Design Essentials.

I wasn’t very impressed at first because I didn’t use the proper technique. I applied the foam all over my hair and raked through it without separating it into sections which lead to a lot of my hair clumping together in big pieces. It was not a good look and I was sure the product was to blame. I watched a few videos and learned that I should have applied the mousse to smaller sections one at a time. Since then I’ve had much better success at using the mousse for wash and go.

Activilong Acticurl Curl Activator Gel

This isn’t the first time I’ve used the Curl Activator Gel from Activilong but it is the first time I’ve used it with a mousse.

Depending on my mood I will omit the gel and use just the mousse but I prefer the extra definition using the gel gives me.

Here is my hair after using the mousse and the gel:

This was also my first time doing finger coils. It’s far from being perfect but I really liked how it came out. It took a long time to do though!

I’m unsure if I will do this every wash day, if anything I might save it for when I’m feeling especially attractive or some fancy event.

Here’s my hair using just the mousse:

Here’s my hair using just the gel:

I also bought the Activilong Acticurl Leave in when I bought the gel, occasionally I will use it before applying my mousse and gel, leave-in isn’t really necessary in my routine and it is a hard habit to break. I’m unsure if I will buy anymore when this bottle is empty.

Here’s my hair using the leave-in, mousse, and gel:

Summer months are approaching and I’m going to have to find some hairstyles that take my hair off my neck because the hot sun and lose curls are not a combination I’m looking forward to experiencing.

You can buy the Design Essentials Almond and Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse on Amazon.

I bought the Acticurl Curl Activator Gel on Activilong.

I also got the Leave-in on Activilong.