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Nubia's Favorite Natural Hair Products of 2024

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I have been a natural girlie all of my life. Never had a relaxer. I have heat damaged my hair and grew it back stronger and longer. These products are tried and true! I just want to make wash day easier by providing thoroughly tested products for you...
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Shampoo + CoWash

Moisturizing shampoos for curly hair. 

 
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Still one of the best shampoos for natural hair. It is cleansing yet gentle and helps with the detangling process. This one is my go-to and lasts a while.
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil
 
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If you are looking for an extremely moisturizing and creamy shampoo, look no further. I promise this one will be your staple shampoo.
Carol's Daughter Coco Creme Curl Shampoo
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There are no words to describe how top tier this cowash is. I have been using it for YEARS. I love to use this in the summer so I do not have to shampoo every single week.
As I Am Coconut Cowash Conditioner, 16oz
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Rinse-out Conditioners

Conditioners that you use in-between the shampoo and deep conditioner. These conditioners give your hair the moisture it needs after a cleansing wash. 

 
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The Curl+Shine line is one of my personal faves from SheaMoisture.
SheaMoisture Curl & Shine Conditioner
 
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Do not sleep on Pantene for your natural curls. This is my current rinse out conditioner in my rotation. It helps so much with detangling and I believe it is helping me moisture train my hair.
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Conditioner 24oz
 
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An OG in the natural hair community. I also use this on my little girl's hair and it moisturizes her hair beautifully.
Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner - Walmart
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Deep Conditioners + Protein Treatments

Deep conditioners that deeply penetrate curly hair strands. 

 
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The name says it all. This mask is good to use after braids or a silk press.
Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength Cocoon
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The whole bonding complex thing became a trend recently but this one is actually a good deep conditioner for the price point.
Palmer's Amino Bonding Hair Mask, Intense
 
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Hands down, one of my best deep conditioners. I discovered this one this year and I am so happy I did.
Pantene Gold Series Conditioner
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I am not sure if they recently changed the formula on this one but it is AMAZING. I am on the hunt for a larger size instead of the packs because this is the one that I am stuck on right now.
Palmer's Olive Oil Deep Conditioner Packet
 
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A great quality protein treatment when those curls need a pick-me-up.
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey And Yogurt

Leave-In Conditioners

 
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This Mango + Lime leave in is so versatile. I use it for wash n gos, twist outs, under roller sets or perm rod sets as well. And the smell is impeccable.
BLUE MAGIC Argan Oil Leave-in Conditioner
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One of the best leave-in conditioners to use in the spring/summer.
Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea All Natural Moisturizing Leave-in ...

Hot Oil Treatments

 
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These have been the hot oil treatments that I have been using. They deliver maximum shine
Difeel Hot Oil Hair Treatment with Biotin 2pk

Curly Hair Styling Products

 
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If you want super defined and moisturized hair, this one is the way to go. I use it for twist outs and wash n gos.
Carol's Daughter Coco Creme Moisture Butter
 
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A product I hope they never stop making. This twisting butter is one of one.
Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter - 8oz - Target
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Edge Controls + Gels

 
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I use the edge control every single day…no flaking and maximum hold.
Kiss Products Colors & Care Maximum Hold Edge Fixer Hair Gel
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The best gel for natural hair. I still love ECO Styler but Xtreme took it to another level because the hold is out of this world.
Wet Line Xtreme Pro Styling Gel - Clear - 35.27oz - Target
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This can also be used as an edge control for softer hair textures. It is also good to use when you are slicking the hair back or up into a bun.
Shine 'n Jam - Walmart
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