Shea Solutions co-wash from Dollar Tree is a dupe for high-end brands, costing only $1.25 and smelling amazing.
The episode begins with Riley welcoming listeners back to her podcast after a hiatus, citing summer and mom life as reasons for her absence. She announces the return of her 'Riley's fave five' format, focusing on products she's obsessed with, particularly for dry hair. Riley explains that her hair has been dry recently, and she stopped dyeing it four years ago to regain her curl pattern. She introduces the first product, Shea Solutions deep conditioning co-wash from Dollar Tree, describing it as a dupe for more expensive brands and noting its clean scent and affordability at $1.25. Riley mentions using it on her sons, Lyric and her youngest, who have curly hair from their mixed heritage. Next, she discusses the Be Pure daytime repairing hair mask, also from Dollar Tree, highlighting its argan oil content and effectiveness for weekly routines, especially for her son Lyric's curly fro. Riley then reviews As I Am by Dr. Ali Syed, a Jamaican castor oil water spray that moisturizes without heaviness, costing around $6 on Amazon. She follows with the Moroccan gold series leave-in mask, which she uses for blowouts and end protection, priced at $18 on Amazon. Finally, Riley covers the AZ smooth serum, the most expensive at $60, which she received as an influencer gift and praises for its light, creamy texture and ability to define curls without crunch. She concludes by asking for topic suggestions and promoting her YouTube channel for video versions of the podcast.
