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The BEST Curly Hair Essentials

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My curly hair journey has been an expensive trial and error ride. Out of ALL the products I've tried on my hair, these are my non-negotiables. I rave about these to anyone with hair on their head!
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GELS

My personal favorite gels for fine hair! Keeps it bouncey and defined!!

 
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My new favorite gel BY FAR!! Leaves my hair super bouncy and defined!!
Advanced Climate Control® Heat & Humidity Gel
 
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VERY lightweight, and my second favorite!
Hydro Style Flexi-Jelly
 
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the STRONGEST gel ive ever used!! Made my hair curl in ways I didn't know it could!! PLUSSS support a black woman owned business!!
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SHAMPOO/CONDIOTNER

Whatever cleans my scalp the best!

 
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The only shampoo and conditioner i will put in my hair!!
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A solid overall brand! Very consistent quality throughout all products. Their gel is very lightweight but not a strong hold. Effective for not weighing down your curls!
Shampoo & Professional Hair Care Sets
 
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Super exfoliating and smells SO good! Best for wash days after oiling my hair!
Scalp Revival™
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CURL CREAM/MOUSSE

every other mousse and curl cream SUCKS compared to these!
 
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A little goes a long way!! it doesn’t weigh down my curls and smells SOOO GOODD
Curl Power | Hair Smoothing & Curl Defining Cream
 
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Hands down the BEST mousse I've ever used. A quarter sized amount for the roots of your hair leaves it looking volumptious and healthy!
Invincible Volume Mousse
 
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budget friendly and easy to apply!!
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair

DIFFUSER/BRUSHES

saves me so much time and keeps my hair strong!!
 
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Perfect for defining my curls and spreading the product evenly!!
Define EdgeLift Brush
 
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This diffuser SAVED me time and definition! It’s so much easier to diffuse with this diffuser!!
Defrizzion Dryer & XXL Diffuser
 
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A budget friendly diffuser that does the job! Better for dipping your toes in when starting your curly hair journey!
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The only detangler that ACTUALLY detangles my hair!
Wet Brush: Go Green

OILS

Oils that make my hair strong and healthy!

 
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Viral for a reason! Don't get this unless you want your hair to grow to your calves!
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
 
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Love supporting small businesses? Love taking care of your hair? look no further!! my favorite spray in oil!
Aloe Vera & Oils

OTHER ESSENTIALS

Random items that I use at least 5 times per week!

 
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A NEEEDDD for diffusing or doing anything in regards to heat coming in contact with your hair!
It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner
 
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Stimulating your scalp helps grow your hair!! this scalp massager makes the process easy and it feels so good!
Scalp Massagers: Health & Household
 
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Much better for your skin AND hair!!
Satin Pillowcase in Ivory
 
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Keeps your curls intact when you sleep!! Combine with a satin pillowcase to keep your hair happy and healthy!!
Satin Bonnet
 
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I wrapped up my hair all the time when I worked in food service and it kept my hair from getting greasy and frizzy!
Satin Hair Wraps
 
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Very helpful for sectioning my hair when styling!!!
Claws - Hair Accessories: Beauty & Personal Care
 
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Much better for loosely tying up your curls than rubber bands!
Kitsch Satin Scrunchies - No Crease Hair Ties

MISCELLANEOUS

Random fun stuff that is NOT needed for curly hair!

 
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SOO FUN TO USE!!! Apply and THEN diffuse!
Curl Color