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My ULTIMATE Curly Hair Routine!!! These products actually works!!
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items I started taking care of my own hair in middle school, I've tried endless products and watched a bunch of youtube videos. All of these products have helped me maintain my hair no matter if i'm wearing it out or installing mini twists. These makes was...
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Conditioner that keeps my hair nourished!!!
Shampoo that cleanses my hair without striping it
Leave in Conditioners that worked for me!
Hair Masks that leave my hair 10x stronger and soft
Detangling products that make wash day easy!!!
Detangling Brushes that work!
Conditioner that keeps my hair nourished!!!
These are the ones I keep coming back to. My hair drinks them up, and detangling gets way easier. They leave my curls feeling soft, hydrated, and so much easier to manage. These make my hair so much easier to wash!
This conditioner distributes easily throughout my hair and makes detangling very easy. Definitely leaves my hair soft and bouncy, this product has worked for my sister as well.
Miracle Moisturizing Hair Conditioner
THIS BRAND IS AMAZING!!! Kristin Ess surprised me. I have thick, coily type 4 hair. My curls felt soft, defined, and actually moisturized without being heavy or greasy. It’s now part of my regular routine.
Kristin Ess : Hair Conditioner
Although this brand and this product are not marketed for black hair it works. It cleans quickly though my hair and breaks down dirt easily. It makes my hair so much manageable, definitely one of my underrated favorites!
Pantene Shampoos
This shampoo has such a nice lather, and a little bit actually works for all of my thick hair. This bottle has lasted me so long and it works every time! This shampoo was apart of a gift basket I received and I was skeptical but I leaves my scalp fee...
Saphira Divine Shampoo
Shampoo that cleanses my hair without striping it
I look for cleansers that remove buildup without leaving my hair dry and brittle like other shampoos have. These shampoos leave my hair fresh and my curls still soft!
I was skeptical, clarifying shampoos usually strip my Type 4 hair dry. But this one gets my scalp super clean without leaving my curls feeling like straw. After using it, my hair still felt soft, and my products worked better after.
Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo for Build Up, Dirt + Oil .
This shampoo surprised me, It actually cleans my scalp and hair without leaving my curls feeling stripped or dry. It gives me a nice, fresh reset that keeps the moisture in. My scalp feels good, my hair feels soft, and it sets me up perfectly for con...
As I Am Classic Curl Clarity Shampoo
This conditioner is extremely lightweight and moisturizes my hair without making it feel sticky or greasy. I have a huge bottle of this stuff in my closet its great!!
Saphira Divine Conditioner
Leave in Conditioners that worked for me!
These conditioners do not leave any flakes or heaviness. 💧Whether I’m styling, or just letting it be, these leave-ins make everything smoother (literally). I use these products after I wash out my conditioner. I always apply these products in the sh...
This leave in is perfect, it melts right in leaving no white residue or heaviness. My hair stays moisturized for days. It makes detangling a so easy and leaves my hair feeling stronger and healthy. This is a product I keep going back to.
Tgin Leave In Conditioner
This leave in conditioner gives my type 4 hair the moisture it needs. My curls feel soft, juicy, and super defined, like they actually want to behave. It layers well under gels and creams too, it does not give me any flakes or weird buildup. Definite...
As I Am Classic Coconut Leave-In Conditioner
I love almost every product from this brand and this leave in conditioner absorbs very quickly, I really like the way my hair feels with this product.
Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner
Now this is not a leave in conditioner, but I use it like one. It has a thick creamy consistency that distributes perfectly in my har. I use it when styling my hair or use to add in a little moisture! And it makes my curls pop! Definitely a staple in my routine!
Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curl Smoothie
This spray is so easy to use, I love using it when I want to add moisture to my hair but not to much in the mornings. It helps refresh my afro and keeps my hair soft and healthy!!
Weightless Shine Leave-In Conditioner Spray
Hair Masks that leave my hair 10x stronger and soft
These masks are my rescue crew when my curls are dry, tangled, or just doing the most. I use them when my hair needs a reset after heat, protective styles, or just a rough week. They leave my type 4 hair feeling soft, hydrated, and way easier to mana...
The first time I used this mask, I was shocked, my curls felt buttery soft. It sinks right into my Type 4 hair and brings it back to life without weighing it down. I reach for it anytime my hair feels dry, tangled, or just needs some extra love. It’s...
Reconstructive Moisture Mask
This mask feels like a spa day for my curls. Every time I use it, my Type 4 hair comes out softer, smoother, and way more manageable. It’s lightweight but so moisturizing. It’s perfect for those days when my hair needs a little extra love but I don’t...
Softening Mask
Detangling products that make wash day easy!!!
If you know the struggle of fighting through knots and tangles with Type 4 hair, these products are for you. These sprays, leave-ins, and tools make detangling way easier—less breakage, less frustration, more yesss. They give me that perfect slip, so...
Knot Today is a lifesaver. It melts right into my type 4 hair and makes detangling so easy. No snags, no breakage, just smooth curls and less stress on wash day. I’ve tried other leave-ins, but this one really works!!
KNOT TODAY DETANGLING SERUM
I spray this on my damp Type 4 curls and it instantly creates slip. I can finger-comb or run a wide-tooth comb through with zero tugging. It smells so good almost tropical and doesn’t leave my hair feeling weighed down. Perfect for easy wash-day refreshes or detangling on my lazy styling days!
Aussie Total Miracle Sulfate Free Detangler
Detangling Brushes that work!
No more snapping strands or wrestling with knots—just smooth gliding and juicy curls at the end. I’ve tested a lot, and these are the ones that actually make detangling faster, easier, and way less stressful. I always for on wet hair and these brushe...
I’ve got thick Type 4 hair, and the Tangle Teezer moves through it like so easily when my hair’s wet. I have tried a lot of brushes but this has worked the best for me. It fits perfectly in my hand and gives me good control. It cuts my detangling tim...
Tangle Teezer - Detangling Brush
I’ve been using this comb for a while now, and I love it. The wide teeth are perfectly to gently detangle my thick hair without breaking it apart. The thick handle gives me way more control, especially in the shower when my hands are slippery. It fee...
Wide Tooth Comb For Curly Hair - Big Shower Comb
This is not a detangling brush but this rat tail comb has saved me when it comes to parting. Whenever I am doing my own mini twist I make sure my parting is crisp, it makes the style last so much longer and look better too!
Metal Rat Tail Comb
This scalp massager feels so good. I use it on washday when I shampoo my hair. I grab a section of my hair and hold it the end tightly to prevent tangles. I use the brush in circlular motions on my scalp, it really helps me get a deeper clean and it ...
Scalp Brush
Hair Gel that actually holds my hair down!
These gels ACTUALLY hold my hair
I use this gel it on my thick coily hair for slick styles, twist-outs, wash-and-gos, literally everything. It keeps my curls in place all day. It gives amazing definition, great shine, and no flaking when paired with the right leave-in. It works so m...
Wetline Xtreme Pro-Expert Styling Gel 15.87oz
I don’t use this all over, just on my edges, and it gets the job done. It lays my baby hairs down without flaking or turning white. The hold actually lasts all day. My edges stay in place, and it doesn’t feel heavy or sticky.
Edge Booster
I like this gel a lot, it definitely has a snot like consistency lol and not as thick as other gels like the Xtreame gel I have listed. I like using it when I am putting in twists or trying to smooth out my hair. It is versatile and works well with o...
Moco de Gorilla Gorilla Snot Gel 11.9oz