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Hair Care for Brown Girls

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Wash & Condition

Good for relaxed AND natural hair. I’ve done both, now I’m relaxed and my daughter is natural
 
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This is good to use AFTER your cleansing shampoo to bring moisture back to the hair
Shampoo | TRESemmé US
 
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You will literally feel your hair become squeaky clean when you use this. If you’re having trouble with your silk press, you may be missing this step. Always a tart your wash day with a cleansing shampoo to remove all product buildup (and of course d...
Cleanse & Replenish Shampoo
 
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Really great moisturizing shampoo
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They’re not lying when they say “instant” conditioner. Works like magic and super affordable
Isoplus Instant Conditioner With Tea Tree Oil 16 oz
 
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For those who prefer a “light” leave-in conditioner. I like to spray my pixie with this before I mold it
Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Leave-In Conditioner
 
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The As I Am conditioners are some of very few on the market with minimal proteins. My hair is protein sensitive, so I did my research and landed here. The products smell good and work really well!
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Mask
 
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Really great sulfate-free option. Some stylists recommend gold series for growth and retention
Gold Series Collection for Natural Hair
 
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Nice, thick formula. Some stylists recommend gold series for length and retention
Gold Series Moisture Boost Conditioner
 
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Makes blow drying easy even on thick 4c hair
Agave & Lavender Blow-Dry & Heat Shield

Pixie styling for Brown Girls

 
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I use this all over my hair before heat styling to keep my pixie from looking frizzy. I also have a theory that this is a heat protectant
Hair Wax Stick
 
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I get great molds when I use this. The product works well with my leave-in conditioner
Nairobi Wrapp-It Shine Foaming Lotion, 8 Ounce
 
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Best affordable product for a perfect pixie mold
Lottabody Coconut Oil Shea Wrap Me Curl Mousse
 
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I have NEVER met a setting foam that gives this much hold. As a gym girl, I like using this during the week to keep my hair in place despite all the sweating
CRAZYSEXYCURL™ Honey Setting Foam 7oz
 
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This is a short hair must-have. You want the pencil size and the ability to adjust the temperature
K&K 3/10in Mini Ceramic Flat Iron Nano
 
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No brainer for a shiny finish
Isoplus Oil Sheen Hair Spray, 11 Ounce
 
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Pixie cut essentials
RED by KISS 0.3 Inch Ceramic Flat Iron
 
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I love this holding spray above others because it doesn’t leave hair sticky, crunchy, ashy, or stiff. Perfect for hold while still allowing movement and flexibility.
Ultra Freeze Spray 30
 
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This is one of the best kept hair care secrets. The satin really keeps your hair from drying out over night. And if you’re a pixie girl like me, you will absolutely notice a difference after styling and sleeping on this vs cotton.
Satin Pillowcase