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A Curly Girls Guide To High Maintenance Hair
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Rachel Plotkin
I was lost but now I'm found! Can't find the right blend of curly products? Here's what works for me!
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Cleanse & Condition
 
Style, Set & Soothe
 
Tools & Tricks
 
Sleep Routine
 
Travel Size

Cleanse & Condition

My Granny always said, “A woman's hair is her crown of glory”.

 
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For that extra clean feeling since infrequent washing is preferred.
Cleansing Shampoo
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Where would any curly be without their trusty conditioner? Hopeless, that's where!
Medium Conditioner
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Outside of products made specially for curls, I intersperse brands that specialize in hydration
Hydrating Shampoo
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Style, Set & Soothe

Special thank you to Tracee Eliss Ross's PATTERN Beauty line for without which, I'd be a frizz ball! 

 
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After years of trying overly drying or not drying enough the perfect hold gel comes along thanks to Tracy!
Touchable Medium Hold Gel
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To take away the itch between wash days
Peppermint Scalp Serum
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Slather on scalp and around hair line right before you lay down color (specifically if you're bleaching or coloring your hair)
Jojoba Oil Blend
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This is a life savor for my color treated curls
Breakage Barrier Hair Mask
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Gooey and aromatic, feels like a real treat for my hair
Treatment Mask
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Tools & Tricks

Style products and upkeep

 
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Stop fussing w smooshing your curls into a REGULAR shower cap and try this GENIUS version
Satin Lined Flexi Shower Cap
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Get into it! A great deal less frizz.
Microfiber Towel
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For when there's no time to air dry.
The PATTERN Blow Dryer
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Gentle all encompassin heat attachment
Diffuser Cover
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Big and grabby! Excellent for a puff ball like me :)
Curly Claw Hair Clip
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Incredibly affective for brushing through in the shower
Detangler Wet Brush
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Great for sectioning
Alligator Hair Clips
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Where would I be without my blonde bobby's! They blend with my hair beautifully. These come in other colors too
Bobby Pins - Light Blonde
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My hairstylist had one of these and I had to get one for myself.
Continuous Mister Spray Bottle
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For glammed up BIG hair!
Boar Bristle Hair Brush
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For that extra wow factor
Hair Pick
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Trust me, you wanna save your plumbing!
Hair Catcher Drain Cover
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Sleep Routine

Extra important for longevity between wash days 

 
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Less breakage and my curls stay fresh longer - the zipper closure is fab!
Silk Pillowcase
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Travel Size

Don't leave home without it! 

 
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It's just enough
Travel Size Hydration Shampoo - PATTERN
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Super creamy
Travel Size Medium Conditioner PATTERN
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My secret weapon
Travel Size Curl Gel - PATTERN
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