5 Tips on How to be a Smart Natural Hair Product Junkie

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One of the reasons why many of us are product junkies or became one is because we were recommended several products which promises great results for our coils, only for them to turn out to be mediocre or just average.

So, how do we make sure that we spend our money on the right products so that our collection of products will be used a few times before they are passed on to another curly friend?
We can reduce our chances of disappointments with a highly reviewed product by putting these 5 tips into practice.

1. Quality of Review: While watching the review, ask yourself these questions - Is the review all positive? Is the product rated 10/10? Did the vlogger promise all sunshine and roses? You can also check to find out if the video is company sponsored, as company sponsored reviews are often heavily skewed. Though it's ultimately up to you as the consumer to make your own decision based on what you believe to be true.

2. Cross check with what others have to say about the product on hair forums and comments left on the video itself. We can all agree that word of mouth is the biggest form of advertisement and so make sure you read about what others have to say about the product, because chances are that they purchased the products with their own money and so their reviews will be more balanced. Also, try and read what others with similar hair texture and characteristics has to say about the product.

3. Read product ingredient and decide for yourself. After you've watched the video and read what others have to say about it, you'll need to research what's in the product to find out if the quality of the ingredients is worth the price. These key findings will help you decide if the product will work with the other products you have on hand  and if it will work for your hair type. A Naturalista with an adequate knowledge on Ingredients will be able to look past the colorful packaging and descriptions when deciding on products to purchase.

4. Wait a while before rushing out to purchase the product. This delay will buy you some time to decide if the product is really worth your money. It will also allow for a more balanced review on the product as the product won't necessarily be the next best thing for every customer, though it might seem that way when it was initially released.

5. Speak Out. After you've made a purchase on a product which seems promising, remember to share your personal and truthful opinion about the product on sites that recommends the products

What other tips would you add to this list? Have you been misled by product reviews?