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The Curly Cart: Things I Keep in Stock for My Curls

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Welcome to The Curly Cart — your curl care essentials, curated by a fellow curlfriend 👩🏽‍🦱 These are my holy grail products I always keep stocked to keep my curls healthy, defined, and thriving. From nourishing oils to styling creams, gels, and wa...
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✨ Scalp + Shine Elixirs

These are my go-to oils for nourishing my scalp, sealing in moisture, and giving my curls that extra shine. Or to keep things smooth and frizz free.
 
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An Ayurvedic hair glow-up in a bottle! 💚 Packed with amla, almond oil & henna to nourish your scalp, strengthen strands, add shine, and fight frizz. Great as a pre-wash treatment—just massage in, chill, and rinse for healthier, silkier hair. Sme...
Dabur Amla Gold Hair Oil
 
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Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Oil is my go-to for scalp health and hair growth. It leaves a refreshing, tingly feeling. I love using it a few times a week, especially on dry scalp days or right before wash day.
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil

🧴 Curl Creams I Swear By

These creams define, moisturize, and bring out the best in my curl pattern. I use them to soften my strands, reduce frizz, and make styling a breeze.
 
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This lightweight curl cream hydrates, defines, and protects with argan oil magic — all while smelling like a tropical vacation. Perfect for waves, curls, and coils that want to bounce all day long! 💧 Moisture boost 🌿 Frizz? Bye! 🔥 Heat safe up to...
Design.Me BOUNCE.ME Curl Balm & Cream
 
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Aloe, seaweed, and plant goodies pack in hydration while leaving your hair light, not greasy. Perfect before styling or when your curls need a lil’ love. 💧 Frizz? Handled. 🌿 Smells fresh, feels silky 👩‍🦱 For waves, curls, and coils 💁🏽‍♀️ Best ...
Miss Jessie's Leave In Condish 8.5 oz
 
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Lightweight, soft, and defined — this styler gives your curls that freshly-washed, air-dried perfection with zero crunch. It smells clean, feels like a cloud, and leaves your curls bouncy, touchable, and totally photo-ready. Great for soft hold and s...
Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls ☁️
 
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This rich conditioner hydrates without weighing down, defines my natural texture, and makes detangling way easier. Smells amazing
It's A 10

💧 Slick + Set Gels

Whether I’m doing a wash ‘n go or a slick-back bun, these always come through for definition or hold without crunch
 
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Spray gel is a game changer! No sticky fingers and even delivery 😍 Infused with nourishing ingredients like mango extract, kukui nut seed, passionfruit seed, and buriti oils, it enhances bounce and vitality. Perfect for all curl types (2A–4C), it pr...
Design.Me: BOUNCE.ME Curling Gel Spray
 
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Need hold without the crunch? This gel gives you definition and shine while keeping your curls soft, bouncy, and flake-free. It’s perfect for wash days when you want that fresh, frizz-free look that actually lasts — with a touchable finish that still...
Jelly Soft Curls
 
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This product is an OG. I mostly use this one for styling slick backs, or when I put my hair in a few braids. I personally use the aloe one.
ECO Gel Styler

🎀 Cute Curl Essentials

From satin scrunchies to microfiber towels these are the accessories I use to protect my curls and elevate my styles. A mix of functional and just plain cute.
 
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I need to use these more! Your hair’s new BFF 💁‍♀️ – ultra-light, super-absorbent, and way gentler than a regular towel. Cuts drying time, tames frizz, and keeps curls or blowouts happy. Just wrap, twist, and chill. No tugging, no drama – just soft,...
Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
 
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Once I started using scrunchies it was good bye ponytail tears 👋 Satin Scrunchies = No more kinks, breakage, or frizz—just smooth, happy hair, day or night! whether you’re rocking a pony, bun, or just wearing one on your wrist for vibes. Soft on str...
Satin Hair Scrunchies

🔧 My Styling Toolbox

Brushes, diffusers, wax sticks—you name it. These tools help me detangle, define, and slay my curls with less breakage and more control.
 
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The Rizos Wax Stick is perfect for taming flyaways and defining edges with precision and staying power. It delivers a sleek, polished finish without feeling sticky or stiff
Rizos Curls Hair Wax Stick
 
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Game changer once I stopped using my old spray bottle and move onto a continuous bottle. Use it on damp hair to refresh and re-define, or mist during plopping. Small, chic, and so versatile—your curls will thank you
Kitsch: Continuous Water Mister
 
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The DevaCurl DevaFuser transforms your hair dryer into a curl-friendly powerhouse, enhancing volume and definition while reducing frizz. The design allows drying curls gently and evenly. There is a cool temperature as well that I love
DevaDryer and DevaFuser for Curly Hair
 
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classic pick for defining curls and smoothing natural hair—its seven staggered rows grip and shape strands beautifully. I use it during wash days to detangle and during styling to help evenly distribute products and enhance curl clumps
Denman Curly Hair Brush D3, 7 Row Detangling
 
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The OG hairbrush for brushing curly wet hair, with the least resistance
Wet Brush Official Site - Pain Free Brushing for Every Occasion
 
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💖 Flexible bristles = less damage & more shine 🌀 Curved design hugs your scalp for a soothing massage
Kitsch Detangling Brush

💇🏽‍♀️ My Curl Whisperer

from Deva cuts to Rizo cuts, she knows how to work with every curl type to bring out the best in your natural texture. This is the stylist who helps me keep my curls healthy, bouncy, and thriving. I trust them with every trim and treatment.
 
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This is my go-to expert who specializes in curly cuts and color — from Deva cuts to Rizo cuts, she knows how to work with every curl type to bring out the best in your natural texture. If you want precision, care, and curls that truly pop, this is th...
Melissa Dailey | Curly Cut Stylist

🚿 Wash Day Staples

These cleansers keep my scalp clean without stripping my hair. I use them to reset and refresh my curls before I go in with my favorite treatments.
 
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The Rizos Curls Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp & Hair Rinse is perfect for clarifying without stripping moisture. It gently removes buildup, soothes the scalp, and leaves my curls feeling light and refreshed. I use it when my hair needs a reset before...
Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp & Hair Rinse
 
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I’ve tried many shampoos. This one here is tried and true. Although, I continue to try new cleansers- this one is one of the top 5 all time favorites that I can confidently say I would go back to.
Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo
 
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Shampoo that deposits wash out color? A win!
Celeb Luxury Colorwash Color Depositing Shampoo
 
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This spray is a lifesaver for knots and tangles—smells like a tropical dream 🌺 and works fast! Leaves my hair soft, smooth, and way easier to brush through without any greasy feel. Perfect for curly, thick, or dry hair days. Budget-friendly and actu...
Total Miracle Hair Detangling Spray

🪮 Deep Conditioners and Treatments

The ultimate rescue squad for dry, damaged, or overworked hair. repairing, strengthening, and reviving strands from the inside out.
 
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Not just a conditioner—this is hair rehab. 💆🏽‍♀️ K18 works on a molecular level to reverse damage from bleach, color, heat, and styling. Pricey but worth every drop!
K18 Leave in Hair Repair
 
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✨ Repairs broken bonds ✨ Smooths, strengthens & adds shine ✨ Works for all hair types ✨ Salon results, right at home
Nº.3 Hair Perfector
 
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✨ Intense hydration + strengthening ✨ Helps reduce breakage + split ends ✨ Melts tangles for easy detangling ✨ Smells like a tropical dream
Deep Conditioners
 
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Strengthens, smooths & protects 💧 lightweight leave-in that tames frizz and keeps curls soft.
Formula 18 Leave In Conditioner
 
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Deep repair in a jar 💆‍♀️ hydrates, strengthens & revives strands for that silky, healthy shine.
Hair Mask 6 oz