A lot of hair products on our shelves are not suited for our coily 4C type hair, and can do more harm than good by drying it out. This list has a full range of products for your wash day that are tried and tested, from shampoos to hair oils.
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Shampoo
Pre-poo/Detangling products
Deep Conditioners
Hair oils
Equipment/Tools you need for wash days
Shampoo
sulphate free and non-stripping
Aunt Jackie's Shampoos in Hair Care & Hair Tools(20)
classic brand, dark n lovely always gets the job done
Dark and Lovely Au Natural Anti-Shrinkage
pH balanced and has argan oil to lock in moisture
All Soft Argan Oil Shampoo For Dry Damaged Hair
anything by the Mizani brand works like a dream, this can be used to remove any build-up
Mizani Moisture Fusion Moisture Rich Shampoo
As someone with dry hair, this looks great and has good foam too
Hydrating Shampoo for Dry Hair
Exfoliant for your flaky scalp. Use 2-3x a week to avoid a pH imbalance
Glycolic acid
Pre-poo/Detangling products
flaxseed gel has the perfect texture for detangling and is all natural
Heavy Hold Wash and Go Flaxseed Gel for Curly Hair - CurlMix
Affordable and has the best slip to ensure detanglement
African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo
For all hair types and has a host of beneficial ingredients
Super Slip Pre-Wash Primer
Deep Conditioners
Moisture based so this is great if your hair is feeling brittle and weak
Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask - Camille Rose
pro tip: sleep with it on overnight
Hair Mayonnaise Deep Conditioner
Protein deep conditioner
Hollywood Beauty Olive Cholesterol 20 oz
works great for me but I wish it came in a bigger size
Hair Conditioners & Masques
Hair oils
Oil is a sealant and water hydrates. Scalp oiling on dry hair can lead to a flaking scalp so do not use hair oils as a quick remedy
This is great for low porosity hair and is quick to be absorbed
ORS Argan Oil Fortifying Hair Oil 100ml
Another classic! Very thick but also has strong fragrance
MPL products online at Clicks
Great for growing back edges!
Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Equipment/Tools you need for wash days
These are the tools that really make your wash days more pleasant and save your arms and hands the strain of handling your hair for longer than you need to.
These work best for detangling and get an even spray of water on your hair
Mist Spray Bottles | Various Sizes & Materials
its in the name
Detangling – Tangle Teezer US
Acts as a scalp massager and shampoo brush. Scalp massaging increases blood flow and gets build-up outta there
Hair Massage and Shampoo Brush with Soft Silicone Bristles
this can be used as a cheaper alternative to a tangle teezer hairbrush and used to comb through silk presses
Wide Tooth Combs
This is perfect for conditioning and detangling because you want to give each section TLC
