I have been looking for a complete hair regime for a little over a year. I have a routine but not my staple products yet. The only one that I have had for the past 6 months is my daily hair moisturizer.
Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 Miracle Spray
I love this stuff! It's not too liquidly either. It's a thick spray that works like an activator with out all the greasy feel! I would highly recommend tying it out! My hair seems to love it and went through withdrawal after I ran out and didn't by another for four days. So far I have only found it at Sally's but it may be available at your local black beauty supply.
Well I just added my second staple. I love to cowash and will only use shampoo if I go to a salon. I have tried dozens of conditioners. I actually am a product junky when it comes to conditioners. When I find a new one that promises moisture, I have to try it out. The best one I have recently found is Pantene's Nature Fusion- Moisture Balance
This conditioner left my hair feeling soft and manageable. To make sure it wasn't a fluke, I used it for two weeks and got the same results each time. So it is a keeper. I can't say I won't try other conditioners, but I'm no longer looking for "the one."
Oh wait, how could I forget about my oils. I can call these a staple as well because I have used these faithfully without experimenting.
I use coconut oil mostly for a sealant and sometimes use it for my scalp as well. The alma oil i use to for scalp and hair as well. Alma can be found at most Indian grocery stores and the coconut oil at any grocery store and GNC.
Feel free to share your staple products!