Kinky Curly Curling Custard Alternative

Update: Here is a free curling pudding recipe that has only 3 ingredients, can be prepared in just a few minutes, and some say it is just as good as the expensive curly puddings on the market today.

I have been searching for a Kinky Curly Curling Custard alternative. I bought the original product and I like how it makes my natural hair pop. At first the product made my hair extremely crunchy. But then I did some research online and found out that a little goes a long way. Since then I began using it sparingly and the product has lasted a long time. I still have a little over half a jar but I'm already wondering what I'm going to do when the jar is empty. The product is well worth the price but it would be great if there was a more economical homemade pudding.

I know, I know. Hair products can be expensive, especially natural hair care products. I have been wanting to try Miss Jessie's puddings for years now. But I refuse to pay over $40 (after shipping) for 16 ounces of a hair product. I don't care how good it is. I know there's a smaller size available now. But I'm still not OK with the price. I wasn't really alright with the price of the KCCC. But it was less than MJ so I decided to go for it.

Anyway, I am extremely frugal. I accepted that fact about myself a long time ago. If there's a less expensive alternative out there then I will give it a try. So I was thrilled when I found a recipe for homemade curly pudding. I love that Shae said that it's "curly pudding for the financially challenged." :)

I don't have any of the ingredients needed for the pudding, except the EVOO. So the initial cost might be a bit much, especially since I need to go with the recipe that gives extra moisture.

Let me do some math here.

IC Hair Polisher Styling Gel, 16 oz - $3.99 ( + $0.33 tax) at Walgreens
Aloe Vera gel, 16 oz. - $5.99 ( + $0.49 tax) at Walgreens
Raw shea butter, 16 oz. - $10.78 at Amazon (shipping charges included in total)
EVOO - already have
Vitamin E oil, 2.5 oz. - $4.99 ( + $0.41 tax) at Walgreens

OK. So initially, I am going to have to invest $26.98. Actually, I'll use a $5 Amazon gift certificate that I earned from doing searches on Swagbucks. So, I'm down to $21.98. Now let's see how much it cost to make one batch of the hair pudding.

16 oz. IC gel = $4.32
4 oz Aloe Vera gel = $1.62
4 oz. shea butter = $1.45
1 oz. EVOO = $0
1 oz. vitamin e oil = $2.70

So I am looking at a grand total of $10.09. This recipe will produce 26 oz of curly custard alternative. So we're talking about $0.39 per ounce for the homemade curly pudding. The KCCC 16 oz jar is $1.87/oz (not including shipping and possibly tax). And MJ's 16 oz pudding is $2.38/oz (not including shipping and possibly tax). Even if you take advantage of MJ's BYG1F Christmas deal, you are still looking at $1.19/oz.

Wow! I had no idea the savings for a homemade kinky curly recipe would be so large. I will definitely make the necessary purchases within the next week and give it a try.

Writing Natural Hair Care Articles on Associated Content

In 2006 I wrote a few articles about natural hair on Associated Content. In March of this year I applied to be a Featured Beauty Contributor there. And based on my hair care articles, I got the position. So, I will be writing a minimum of 4 beauty articles a month.

Technically, I could write about any topic that is beauty related. AC wants articles that are unique to their data base with a personal angle. So, that pretty much limits me to writing about my hair. I am enjoying getting paid to write something that I had I had planned on posting here for free.

If you are interested in writing for AC as well then you can sign up using the button below.

Any U.S. citizen can join AC and start earning money for articles. You can earn upfront payments as well as residual income. You won't get rich there (or even close to it) but it is an easy way to earn some extra money if that interests you.

Since learning about my hair has become important to me, it is not that difficult to come up with things to write about. I also write homeschooling articles but that's another blog.