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Curly Care Essentials that Actually works

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A roundup of my must-haves for defined, healthy, and bouncy curls, from nourishing cream, gels, shampoos, oils, hair mask, and of course hair tools to improve your curls!!!
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Curly Hair Leave-In/Creams

A roundup of my must-haves for defined, healthy, and bouncy curly hair creams for moisture and shine. 

 
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Love how lightweight this is, but still gives my curls moisture and definition. Keeps them soft, bouncy, and frizz-free without weighing my hair down. My hair always lasts for a week, withn just this cream in my hair
Pineapple Curls: Anti-Frizz, Curly Hair
 
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Smells sooo good and leaves my curls super soft, hydrated, and defined. It’s lightweight but still gives my hair the moisture it needs. This has always been my go-to leave in
Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave-In
 
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If your curls are dry, this is a super hydrating product that makes my curls feel so soft and defined without the heavy feel. It would also leave shining results and definition.
The Homecurl | Curl-Defining Cream | Fenty Hair
 
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If you want a tightweight leave-in but super hydrating, this leave-in keeps my curls soft, defined, and frizz-free without weighing them down.
Weightless Air Dry Cream
 
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I received this as a gift, and it’s packed with caviar extract to keep the hair soft, smooth, and shiny while also protecting it from heat and frizz.
CAVIAR CC Cream for Hair 10-in-1 Complete Correction

Curly Hair Tools

My must-haves of tools for styling, defining, and keeping curls bouncy for the long week. 

 
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Obsessed with this brush, it makes my curls so defined and bouncy. Helps with clumping, smoothing, and just makes styling way easier. Definitely been staple in my routine ever since i got it
Define EdgeLift Brush
 
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If you know, you know this is a classic for curl definition and helps clump curls, smooth frizz, and gives the perfect shape while styling.
Define curls – Denman
 
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Keeps my scalp super clean, refreshed, and balanced. Gently rub the tool while leaving my scalp fresh and cleaned
HEETA Silicone Scalp Massager Hair Growth
 
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Scruchies are perfect for the gym, sleep, and on the go, so that they protect the curls. I love these ones because they comes from a pack and you could use multiple of these for any moment
Cherry Blossom Ruched Satin Scrunchies 5pc Set
 
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I always use a bonnet to protect my curls overnight and to maintain the definition of my curls for at least a week. These bonnets are great, and I have been having them for about a year
Bonnet for Hair

Curly Hair Gels

These gels help clump curls together, enhance natural texture, and hold your style without leaving them crunchy or stiff.

 
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Such a good styler for hold and definition without making my curls crunchy. Keeps frizz down and gives me soft, bouncy curls every time.
Curl Talk Sculpting Gel
 
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This gel gives me defined curls without the crunch. It locks in moisture, fights frizz, and keeps my hair looking bouncy and shiny all day.
Curl Defining Styling Soufflé

Shampoos

These shampoos leave your hair smooth, but they also freshly cleanse your scalp after a week of buildup of product. 

 
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If you want stronger, fuller hair, while also giving that thick appearance. Super easy to add into your routine and I’ve noticed a difference in growth and overall strength
Biotin & Collagen | OGX® Beauty
 
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Your hair needs Biotin, ladies!!!! It lathers so well, leaves my scalp feeling super clean, and makes my hair feel stronger and refreshed.
Rosemary & Biotin Volumizing Shampoo Bar

Hair Mask

Best hair mask to bring those curls back from the dead into full body mode. 

 
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Super nourishing and perfect for giving my hair extra love. It will leave your strands soft, hydrated, and healthy without weighing them down.
Hair Chemist Macadamia Deep Repair Masque
 
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This mask makes my hair feel super soft, nourished, and healthy. Perfect for giving curls extra moisture and shine without weighing them curls down!
The Richer One Moisture Repair Deep Conditioner
 
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This mask is a game-changer for damaged or weak hair! Makes my strands feel stronger, nourished, and healthy while keeping my curls soft and bouncy.
Mini The Kure Intense Strength Repair Mask​ - amika

Hair Oils

Oil is important for the scalp but also for the curls to give off shine and moisture. 

 
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If you need a good oil for soothing your scalp, this is the oil for you!! A little goes a long way, and it keeps my curls nourished and healthy between wash days.
Miracle Styling Ayurvedic Hair & Scalp Oil
 
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This oil adds instant shine and softness without weighing your hair down. Perfect for taming frizz, nourishing strands, and giving my curls a healthy, glossy finish.
OGX Argan Oil Morocco Weightless Dry Oil
 
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Lightweight and nourishing, this spray adds shine and moisture without weighing my hair down. It also helps to refresh my curls the next day.
Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Hair + Spray Oil