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Curly Hair Wash Day Essentials
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Nea E.
These are my absolute favorites and must haves for a successful stress free wash day - especially for curly hair!!
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Shampoo
 
Conditioners
 
Treatments
 
Leave In Moisturizers
 
Stylers
 
Blow Out Prep

Shampoo

 
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The BEST prepoo on the market! Makes detangling an absolute breeze and cuts your wash day in half! I seriously stock up on this.
One Love Co-Wash | Curly Hair Moisturizer
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This product gives an insane amount of slip to detangle before shampooing. I literally buy this as a three pack
African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo Detangler
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Excellent detangler for every curl type!! My other favorite detangler before shampooing.
Detangling Nectar: Detangler for Curly Hair
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A good clarifier that doesn’t leave your hair feeling like straw.
Breakdown Clarifying Shampoo | Hair Cleanser for Natural Hair
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Excellent clarifying shampoo. Leave your hair and scalp feeling 100% clean and ready to absorb products.
Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub
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This shampoo feels so luxurious! It’s so hydrating and a silky smooth shampooing experience. I like to use this after a clarifying shampoo though, as it doesn’t produce quite as much suds otherwise.
Hydrating Shampoo for Dry Hair
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Seriously soooooo hydrating! I bought the huge bottle of this because I never want to be without it. Has great slip and hydrates well before next steps.
hydro rush intense moisture shampoo
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Conditioners

 
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I use this when I’m short on time but still need to wash my hair. I also love to layer this before the deep conditioner after treatments!!
Natural Hair Conditioners: Silicone & Sulfate Free
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This deep conditioner leaves your hair feeling so nourished!! Perfect base for styling.
Moisturizing Deep Conditioner
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Gave my hair great moisture and smoothed cuticles!
nourishing hair mask for dry hair : soulfood
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This made my hair touchably soft after use and was the perfect step before priming for the blow dryer.
Food For Soft Rich Hydrating Treatment Mask
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Treatments

 
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This mask is a game changer for me! It makes my hair feel so smooth and strong, especially with color treated hair.
Reconstructing Treatment Mask
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A must have for freshly bleached or processed hair!!!
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL
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Leave In Moisturizers

 
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Excellent rich moisturizer that isn’t too heavy on your hair.
DEAR MAMA Moisture Milk 12oz
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This leave in conditioner leaves your hair so moisturized and manageable! And on top of that, it smells delicious!
Leave-In Conditioner (LOC System) - Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy
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Great lightweight hair lotion. Great for when you want moisture but need something that won’t weigh your hair down, especially before blowdrying.
Moisture Sealing Lotion
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Stylers

 
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My go to for a simple wash and go!! I use this product by itself on all curly extensions.
MOUSSE DEF Texture Foam® 7 oz
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Great strong hold gel! I like to layer it with the mousse def when I want a little less hold.
Bananas Xtreme Hold Hair Gel 12oz
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One of my favorite curl creams! It’s moisturizing without being too heavy. Helps to seal in moisture!
Bonita Afro Balm Texture Cream | Curl Defining Cream
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Love this foam for looser textured curly hair when I want fluff and moisture but not lots of frizz!!
Chief Rocka Xtreme Moisture | Curl Defining Mousse
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Blow Out Prep

 
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I add this to damp/slightly wet hair along with Paul Mitchell skinny serum and have the quickest blow dry ever! Detangling is a breeze as well.
JUST GLAZE Silkening Fluid 2oz
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I add this to damp/slightly wet hair along with The Doux Just Glaze silkening fluid and have the quickest blow dry ever! Detangling is a breeze as well.
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum | Smooth
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Tools

 
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Love these for when a section dries out before I have the chance to set it into a style or to restyle or moisturize between wash days.
Continuous Spray Bottle
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Best defining brush that also detangles amazingly well!!
Shower Brush: Detangling Brush For Curly Hair
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This went viral on TikTok for good reason. It’s a wash day staple for me! Cuts detangling time in half and I’m able to blow my hair out with it as it’s heat resistant also.
UNbrush Detangling Hair Brush Collection
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I like to follow the Unbrush with this one to ensure that I’ve thoroughly detangled before styling.
Detangling – Tangle Teezer US
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