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Natural Hair Care Essentials (Curly & Coily Hair)
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A curated list of natural hair care products for healthy curls and coils. Includes shampoos, conditioners, styling products, and tools I use and recommend.
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Shampoos
 
Conditioners
 
Hair milks/ Leave-In conditioners
 
Stylers
 
Edge controls
 
Curl custards

Shampoos

 
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Great moisturizing shampoo
Pomegranate & Honey Detangling Shampoo
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Moisturizing shampoo
SMOOTH AS SILK ™ Deep Moisture Shampoo
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This is a light clarifying shampoo. Feels great on the scalp very stimulating because of the peppermint and rosemary in it.
Giovanni's Tea Tree Shampoo | Paraben-Free & Cruelty-Free
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My go-to shampoo. It's a staple I've been using for years
Giovanni® 50:50 BALANCED™ Shampoo | Sulfate-Free Lathers
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Conditioners

 
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My go-to conditioner. Great slip and hydrating
50:50 BALANCED™ Hydrating-Calming Conditioner.
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Rinse out deep conditioner
SMOOTH AS SILK™ Deeper Moisture Conditioner
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A light protein rinse out conditioner. Good for maintenance on colored hair.
No.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner for Healthier-Looking Hair
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Hair milks/ Leave-In conditioners

 
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I use this after I shampoo and condition my hair as a leave-in Love it! It works great!
Avocado Moisturizing Hair Milk
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I used to re-moisturize my hair through the week. Budget friendly
Moisturize Me Curl & Style Milk
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Lightweight spray on leave-in conditioner smells great.
Carol's Daughter
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Lightweight spray leave-in conditioner helps detangls and protects against heat.
ProVitamin Leave-In Conditioner
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Stylers

 
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Curl mousse love this stuff in my top 2 for curl mousses.
Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold
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Budget friendly works well
Lottabody Wrap Me Foaming Mousse | Styling Products | Textured Hair
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Great mousse works well.
MOUSSE DEF Texture Foam® 7 oz
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My go-to mousse love this stuff. Works wonders on type 4 hair
CRAZYSEXYCURL™ Honey Setting Foam
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Good gel medium hold soft to the touch
BIG POPPA Defining Gel™ 16oz
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A Botanical gel soft hold. Works really well as a topper gel before layering their other products.
808 Base Gel 12oz
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I use as a base gel has a very soft hold. Have to layer other products on top for firmer hold
Curly Magic
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A soft hold styling gel that gives curls definition.
Curl Bomb Moisturizing Styling Gel
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Great gel for curl clumping and sleek styles. Budget friendly
ORS Olive Oil Style & Sculpt Ultra HD Gel Curl Clumping (20.0 oz)
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Edge controls

 
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I use on my edges the hold is not great but it is nourishing to your hair, which I love a healthier edge control.
Rosemary Mint Hair Strengthening Edge Gel
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Edge control. Love this stuff works very well on my hair. My go-to
Edge Booster
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Curl custards

 
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Great for type 4 hair firm hold pairs so good with their mousse.
BEE GIRL Honey Curl Custard 16oz
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Good coil custard light hold but with good definition. Suggested for type 4 hair
Pomegranate & Honey Curl Sculpting Custard - A Must-Have Organic Curly ...
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Moisturizers

 
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Great! Moisturizing cream
Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer
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A daily repair moisturizer to keep your hair moisturized.
Miracle RepaiRx Curl Food
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Hair Mask/ deep conditioners

 
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This is a great hydrating deep conditioner hair mask. Use with heat for optimal results. Leaves my hair feeling so soft and hydrated.
Miracle RepaiRx Deep Hydrating Hair Mask
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Light protein deep conditioner budget friendly.
Hair Mayonnaise Deep Conditioner
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Good protein treatment hair mask. My hair loves it
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque
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Detanglers/ Pre- washes/ Pre-shampoos

 
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Great detangler for when I have kept my hair in for too long. Slip is really good
Raw Shea Butter Moisturizing Detangler
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Oils

 
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I use this oil to seal my ends and on my edges. Good for hair growth
Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil
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Oil mixture for hair growth. Love the way it leaves my scalp feeling.
Miracle Drops - Original 2oz – iluvcolors.com
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Co-Washes

 
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Moisturizing co-wash with apple cider vinegar. Budget friendly
Purify Me Moisturizing Co-Wash Cleanser
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Tools

 
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Great for detangling type 3C to 4C hair kinky/curly hair.
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Curly Hair Brush
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Simple bonnet dryer attachment good for setting styles and deep conditioning with heat. Portable great for travel easily folds up.
GOLD N HOT Jet Bonnet Dryer Attachment
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Great detangling brush for wet or dry curly hair. Tip: use it horizontal when hair is really tangled.
FHI Heat UNbrush Detangling Brush - Cherry Blossom
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My go to when in the shower for exfoliating scalp and detangling hair in sections.
2Pack Hair Scalp Exfoliator Brush Dandruff
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Silk bonnet designed to protect natural hair while sleeping. Helps reduce friction, minimize breakage and frizz, and retain moisture for curls, coils, and protective styles. Comfortable fit that stays in place overnight.
Silk Bonnet
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Blow dryer with diffuser attachment designed for natural hair. Helps evenly distribute airflow to define curls, reduce frizz, and speed up drying without disrupting curl pattern. Ideal for curls, coils, and textured hair.
Hair Dryer with Diffuser | Walmart Canada
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Wide-tooth comb designed for natural hair. Gently detangles curls and coils with minimal breakage, helps reduce shedding, and supports even product distribution on wet or dry hair.
Wide Tooth Comb
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