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Afro and curls tips

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Embrace your natural texture with easy steps to follow. Here is my selection of products to define curls and waves, fight frizz, and add shine. High-performing formulas that keep your hair bouncy and healthy at an accessible price.
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A. Pre-pooing

Washing hair that tends to be dry without preparation? No, girl. These are few options to hydrate before gentle massages (take it from a caribbean)

 
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Dominican products are well known to treat afro hair, and this one for untangling better at the end and hydration + nutrition
$21 Say Hi Beauty FUSION OIL | PRE-POO | 7.0 OZ
 
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Hghly recommended for blondes
$23 SAY HI BLONDE | PRE-POO | 7.0 OZ
 
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Excellent for strengthening strands and adding shine, it serves as a great base for your hair nutrition routine.
Kate Blanc Jojoba Oil for Hair & Skin 2oz
 
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Deep hydration and hair nutrition. It strengthens hair follicles, reduces hair loss, and promotes the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes, leaving them thicker.
Botanic Hearth Castor Oil 2 Fl oz - Pure & Natural
 
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It's totally worth the money; coconut oil is your best ally for hydrating and strengthening hair follicles. It provides moisture and resilience.
Handcraft Blends Fractionated Coconut Oil 4oz

B. Shampoing

Now, you get to wash your hair and according to you needs at the time, you can pick.

 
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Of all the supermarket staples, I love how lightweight the Fructis line is; I'm truly committed to this essential. The niacinamide is excellent for curls, as it strengthens the hair fiber and reduces breakage.
$8 Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Shampoo 33.8oz
 
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Over 10 years using them for my curls and still in love with it. Caribbean girls, please report with them!
$12 Cantu Shea Butter Shampoo & Conditioner 13.5oz (2 Pack)
 
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These are great combo for curly hair mostly (apply on waves too)
$35 Afro Love Shampoo & Conditioner Set
 
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Extra creaminess in one container, I love how light it is on the hair, excellent for removing oily products.
$7 Aussie Miracle Curls Shampoo with Coconut Oil
 
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When I started this curls journey, I loved this line, and the ones that come with oils specifically for curly hair are amazing.
$16 Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo
 
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Adding a little more value, Moroccan Oil is a brand characterized by its excellent hydration and its delicious aroma; it's truly an obsession.
$20 Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner

C. The masks

Deep nutrition and the intensive conditioning treatment.

 
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This serves as a hair serum, to hydrate and nourish the hair strand from the inside out.
$32 DEYA Olive Juice Mask Deep Hydration 16 OZ
 
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Coconut is an excellent source of nutrients that strengthens our curly hair
$13 Emergencia Deep Intense Hair Treatment 16 oz
 
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Cantu is one of my favorite brands. It's known for its incredibly creamy formula, which is lightweight and smells amazing, like a tropical island. It nourishes hair beautifully and helps control frizz.
Cantu Deep Treatment Masque Shea Butter 12oz
 
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Hibiscus is wonderful for curly hair, and SheaMoisture is one of my favorite brands because of their excellent quality formulas.
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hair Mask 11.5oz

D. Conditioner

Now, seal cuticles, boost hydration, and increase manageability for detangling (with either fingers or comb)

 
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It gives extra smooth to your curly hair and it feels light 🌺
Garnier Whole Blends Conditioner Avocado & Shea 12.5oz
 
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Camille Rose is excellent for tight curls (type 3c, 4a, and 4b). It holds the curl structure very well and provides professional hydration.
Camille Rose Moroccan Pear Conditioner 2-Pack
 
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Cantu is excellent, this presentation is super light and has a subtle scent
Cantu Weightless Smoothing Conditioner 13.5oz
 
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The viral SKALA creams! I love using this one to detangle—it makes my hair as smooth as snail mucin. Just keep this in mind when styling: your hair will be super soft, so you might want to set it with a little bit of mousse at the end.
SKALA Expert Mais Cachos 2in1 Curly Hair Mask
 
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This product, which is free of harsh chemicals, offers intense hydration, softening, and detangling for thick, curly hair. Is lightweight.
Shea Moisture Curl & Shine Conditioner 24oz

E. Styling products and tools (extra ideas of hairdos on pinterest)

Defining curls last longer, pick your style

 
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Great for filling the cuticles
Step 1. Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Moisture Serum 3.75oz
 
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Hydrates, rebuilds and nourishes the hair strand in depth.
Step 1, choice 2. Hair Serum with Coconut Oil - 12 Ampoules
 
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Great combing cream, support nutrition and setting the hairdo
Afro Love Curl Cream for Curly & Wavy Hair
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It's not sticky, it's lightweight, and it's alcohol-free. I've been using it non-stop for over 5 years.
Eco Style Olive Oil Gel - Shine & Hold 8oz
 
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Parabens free, I love it! It does put your hair well positioned.
$14 Afro & Rizo Styling Gel Aloe Vera 16oz
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DEYA's line delivers on its promises; I recommend it for nutrition.
DEYA Styling Foam for Curly Hair. 8 oz
 
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This mousse helps strengthen curl memory, yes, you have to exercise it too hehe, I like it because it's light and smells nice.
Cantu Avocado Hydrating Mousse, 8.4 fl oz (248 ml)
 
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Loving this one for my curls definition.
$5 Cantu Shea Butter Curl Activator Cream 12oz

The whole set

Want to embrace a whole brand? These are some picks from my 11 years joruney

 
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Perfect for dry hair, mine is mixed, on the top is dryer, these are great to hydrating it and for styling... WOW, you will love results
Say Hi Beauty Hair Growth & Anti-loss Set
 
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I have 3b and 3c type hair, when I begun my journey with curly method this was my lifesaver.
SheaMoisture Curl Care Bundle, Coconut & Hibiscus
 
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Basic steps for afro and curls beauty, it helps to archieve shining hair
5 steps hydration and nutrition set
 
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This line delivers on its promises; I recommend it for both nutrition and hydration
DEYA BY DEWI PENA store