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Hair Care for Black Women/Girls with Curls/Loose Natural/Straight/Locs/Braids (4a/4b)
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items I recently combed out my locs so my hair was really stubborn when it came to training it to behave correctly. Thankfully I found products that made each stage of my hair care better (locs, loose natural, straight, curly/braids). After locs, I also go...
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Loc Take Down
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Never had a shampoo that made my hair feel really clean without making it feel stripped or covered in wax
Breakdown Clarifying Shampoo | Hair Cleanser for Natural Hair
I've tried a lot of shampoos but this one helps to restore moisture after using the clarifying shampoo
Design Essentials Almond and Avocado Sulfate Free Shampoo
I use this weekly in my wash day routine after shampoo and before conditioner
Wash Day Deep Moisture Masque
Love to use this after the Design Essentials Almond and Avocado shampoo
Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner
I Use this before a two strand twist or with my wash and gos
BIG POPPA Defining Gel™ 16oz - The Doux
This helps me get loose curls with a little less hold. The curls come out much softer
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam
This has been helping my hair come back from being heat damaged and it's the only thing I can find that'll scrunch my hair back up and hold it together
The Doux Bee Girl Curl Custard
This helps to give me curls that are more defined and last longer. I use this after the curl custard.
CRAZYSEXYCURL™ Honey Setting Foam - The Doux
I think my hair really likes these products so far. Trying to use them to repair my heat damaged hair
Carol's Daughter Born to Repair Hair Care Set
Braids
Great for braided styles I do on myself
Jam Conditioning Gel Extra Hold for Braids
NECESSARY for getting clean parts
Rat Tail Combs
Locs
If I'm being honest, I never really mastered what products my hair liked in locs but I have tried so many.
I used the exact shampoos pictured for some time
Professional Shampoos - Nexxus US
Loc Take Down
You really only need a strong rat tail comb, conditioner and water in a water bottle, and a comb with a string and sharp tip at the end
The ones with the metal end work well to get the end of a loc taken down
Rat Tail Combs
I got the conditioner from dollar tree. In hindsight, I would have used a better quality conditioner because its was all through my hair and it could have been working better on my hair had I prepper better
Pro Silk Salon Moisturizing Shampoo & Cond.
Lice Combs can be good but you have to be very careful because itll pull your hair straight out. Use a lot of product
Lice Comb
I can't find the actual comb I used but something like this is really helpful. I broke off a few on the end with the wider spaces because the edge was sharp enough to help me with starting and combing through the locs
Krest Black Space Tooth Comb #6000 (3-Pack)
Silk press
I like these scrunchies because the hair doesn't tangle easy and they work on a looser tie, i don't have to twist it a billion times and give myself a headache to get my hair to stay. This also supports a small business which I love
Silvr Bear Satin Skinny Scrunchies, 6 Count
I apply this before I blow dry and it helps to get my roots straight. I'm actually looking for a better product ( i don't really like all the ingredients) so if you're reading this and know of one, drop a comment
Argan Oil from Morocco Heat Protector Smooth & Shine Polisher
this is the upgraded version of what I have but this brand of hair dryer gets the job done. I've had mine for more than 5 years so far.
1875 Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Dryer - KISS USA
A friend reccomended this brand of flat iron to me for getting my hair straight. Was less than $30
1-inch Rose Gold Ceramic Flat Iron - Conair