Lets Talk natural HAIR; VENTING

My hair is driving me crazy!
I have yet to develop a regime that works for me.
I have yet to find my staple products.
I feel like nothing is working ;( & its so frustrating.
My hair doesn't like shea butter.
I can't afford products that are over 5 bucks b/c I'd rather spend money on clothes and shoes!
People say that they listen to their hair...well my hair doesn't tell me anything!

I'm in that awkward stage of hair growth; I have a fro that isn't big but isn't a twa. I just don't know what to do, how to do it, or what to use?

As of now my hair is pulled in a puff with a twist out at the ends.

I have been rocking this style for about 2 weeks b/c I'm so lost. I really hope that the gel doesn't damage my hair or the manipulation  from the puff; even though it isn't really any combing or brushing involved.  I recently did a hot oil treatment with Jojoba oil but once I ran out I had to continue with Olive oil.




The week before I began this puff/twist out madness I was rocking a twist out hawk.