HHJ starter products - Oils and moisturisers

Oils and moisturisers are a must have for any HHJer. If you have been reading other blogs and researching you will know this one already. Right lets get to it.Some pictures also to help locate in the local store if you are searching for it. I have included why I chose the oils so this would hopefully help understand why I bought so many. I end up using one on my wash day and one throughout the week.

In reality you only need one or two oils if you want a basic routine. If I was to choose one, there would be a competition between jojoba oil and coconut oil. So basic needs are

1. One or two oils (used for sealing, prepooing or in DCs)
2. One water based moisturiser

Oils

Extra Virgin Coconut oil 
Where to Buy: Any local grocery shop or health store, Dunnes, Tesco, Holland and Barrett
Cost: €6 from Dunnes stores (Could be more expensive in health shops but this works for me from Dunnes)
Why did I choose this: While I was frantically investigating oils for my hair I learnt the different purposes for different oils. I thought Coconut oil sited my current goals i.e. revive my hair from endless chemical treatments that have caused it to loose protein. I also have very dry hair like every other black woman and needed something to seal the moisture in. Coconut oil was the most recommended by many experts. Check out this post from renowned black hair expert Audrey Sivasothy. My hair is also very light and I seriously didn't need anything else to weight it down.
How will I use this: This will be used for my prepoo overnight and also used to seal after moisturising.


Jojoba oil 
Where to Buy: Any health store like Holland and Barrett
Cost: €10 approx.
Why did I choose this: Jojoba oil is said to be the oil closest to natural hair oils. It is also fantastic for treating dandruff and dry scalp. I have dry scalp and dandruff issues and my intention was to keep the regime as close to my air needs as possible. Plus its amazing for dry skin
How will I use this: I use this in my moisturising deep conditioner and also to oil my scalp until my dandruff and dry scalp is gone.


Avocado oil 
Where to Buy: Any health store like Holland and Barrett
Cost: €10 approx.
Why did I choose this: Based on my research avocado oil is a great humectant (google this for more info if you wish to). What this pretty much means is that it adds moisture to your hair. My hair is hungry for some moisture so there was no debate purchasing this. Also good for frizzy ends
How will I use this: I use this in my moisturising deep conditioner *UPDATE* I now rotate this with coconut oil to seal the moisture in to help revive my horrible fizzy ends


Wonder oil 
Where to Buy: Holland and Barrett
Cost: €13.85 approx.
Why did I choose this: This was a serious product junkie purchase. It has like seven types of oil and the bottle said it is fantastic for skin hair and nails. As I already mix potions for my skin moisturiser I thought to add this to the pile.
How will I use this: I won't be adding this to my hair regime yet as I would like to keep it simple and see how my hair goes. Its in my skin potion for now though. *UPDATE* I now add this to my moisture DC in place of avocado oil.

Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Black Castor Oil All Purpose Healing Oil

Where to Buy: Some african hair shops
Cost: €9 approx.
Why did I choose this: I have started looking at the thickness of my hair and attempting to get it nice and full. Heard JBCO does just this. Move over jojoba oil, a new oil has been born in my collection.
How will I use this: I will be using this to oil my scalp for a while and see if it makes any difference. Now that my dandruff and dry scalp are as good as non existent *dancing alingo* its time to try a new oil for another purpose.


Water based moisturiser
Soft sheen Carson Wave Nouveau Moisturising finishing lotion

Where to Buy: Any African/afro-Caribbean store
Cost: €12 approx.
Why did I choose this: I looked into the most popular moisturisers listed by long time HHJers and this was a regular product mentioned. This particular brand is in nearly every local African store so wasn't too hard to find. If you are looking for moisturisers look for ingredients like water and glycerine as the first two on the label.
How will I use this: Will be using this as my daily moisturisers from root to tips.

That's my 2 cents on oils and moisturisers. Happy shopping