Product and Tool Recommendations The following hair products and tools have earned the ~Cinnamon Hair Stamp of Approval~. (Fancy way of saying I ::heart:: them!)

		Cone Conditioner Cone Free Conditioner Shampoo Leave-in Deep Conditioner	Gel / Hairspray Alternative Oil Combs Types of Hairtoys Tools
	Conditioner (Cone) L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture in the yellow tub w/ green lid available at Sally's Beauty Supply. This product is so thick and rich that it will make the shower floor slippery, so be careful when using it! I use it as a regular conditioner, a leave-in, deep conditioner (with heat cap for 30 minutes), and a spot detangler (on tangly nape hairs especially).
	Conditioner (No Cone / Cone Free) Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose --Very rich and heavy for a cone-free conditioner. Kiss My Face Whenever in the green bottle. Smells like key lime pie. Biolage Ultra Hydrating Balm --comes in a white tub with green leaf print.
	Shampoo Kenra Moisturizing shampoo --Here's why it is special: (Quote from Kenra's website) About Kenra Shampoos: Almost all shampoos use the same surfactant: Sodium Laureth Sulfate. This substance has a problem: it's made up of molecules small enough to penetrate the hair shaft, depleting its moisture and damaging its internal structure. Kenra uses Sodium Myreth Sulfate. It's made up of larger molecules - too large to permeate a hair shaft. This enables Kenra Shampoos to clean as well as the alternatives, without their drying drawbacks. The result: an effective cleanser that is still gentle and mild on hair and skin. Monoi Vanilla shampoo --contains sodium laureth sulfate (more gentle than s*lauryl*s) and smells divine.
	Leave-in Honey --Yes, the same honey you eat. Or a dab of the conditioner I used to wash.
	Deep Conditioner L'Oreal Mega Moisture (click here for details) Queen Helene Cholesterol --protein conditioner, found at grocery stores. I only do a protein treatment about once a month and it must be followed by a moisturizing treatment, else it results in crunchy brillo pad hair.
	Holding Gel / Hairspray Replacement Aloe Vera Gel Fruit of the Earth brand in clear bottle --available at Walmart and the like, found in skin care section (it's marketed in the summer as a sun burn ointment)
	Oil Monoi Vanilla --Monoi oil is scented coconut oil which comes in several fragrances, vanilla being my favorite. Jojoba --This oil closely mimics the sebum produced by your scalp, making it the most effective.
	Combs Bone comb (not actually bone, but a bakelite clay material) --Hairsense on ebay Creative 8L and 5 --Plastic seamless combs available at Tenderheaded.com
	Types of Hairtoys dymondwood --waterproof and super glassy smooth. Comes in a variety of colors from subtle single shades to brilliant striped patterns. Satin fabric scrunchies Good Days Hair Pins --Insert with the curve opposite your head so the tips point away and won't dig into your scalp. By Good Days NOT Scunci brand --Tenderheaded.com, ulta.com
	Tools Mastex Heat Cap --Can get very hot (be careful not to burn your ears). The fit isn't great on me so I like to roll up two washcloths and tuck them in forehead-to-ear area to catch drips. Microwave Heat Cap --Not as hot as the electric type but you aren't confined to an area by an extension cord and the fabric of the cap helps catch drips. Vinyl Shower Cap --Good to put wet hair in while letting conditioner soak. Mesh Sleep Cap Satin pillowcase 4 tier shower extension pole caddy (see Bathroom Hair Stuff Collection) --Linens 'N Things, Walmart --get the plastic one, shelves on the metal variety tilt forward and bottles slide then flip off the front which is very annoying. Turbie Twist hair towel (see Hair Towel How-To) --found at Linens 'N Things (As Seen on TV) and similar stores.