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Curly Girl Must-Haves
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items These are my favorite products that I have used for years. I have been growing out my curly (4c) hair, and these actually work! Plus I do use heat on my hair, frequently and still have curly hair past my shoulders! THESE ACTUALLY WORK! If you're buil...
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Gels/Pomades
Tools
Leave-In/Mousse
Edges
Masks
Wash
Gels/Pomades
These are the Gels and Pomades that should be in every curly girl's house.
Not flaky, best gel for elongating your curls
ECO STYLE Professional Black Castor & Flaxseed Oil Styling Gel - 16 fl oz
Best for everyday use! No flaking or drying out the hair.
ECO STYLE Professional Olive Styling Gel - 16 fl oz
Your parents were right; you need blue magic in your house.
Blue Magic Anti-Breakage Formula Conditioner - 12oz: Paraben-Free, For Textured & Curly Hair, Moisturizing Cream
Seriously helps keep your scalp moisturized and helps retain length. You dont need a lot of it
Softee Herbal Gro Maximum Strength 5 5 Oz
THIS IS THE ONE. If you love a good slick back, this is easy to throw in your purse, and it actually keeps the flyaways down
Kitsch Styling Comb Taming Wand: Hair Gel for All Hair Types, Includes Brush, 0.6 Net Weight
Another great option for elongating your curls, without drying them out or getting flaky.
Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Don't Shrink Curling Gel - 15oz: Shine Enhancing, For Dry Hair, Hair Styling Product
Great for FRIZZ, not a super strong hold as a gel, very watery, but it is good for some frizz control.
Ouidad ADVANCED CLIMATE CONTROL Heat & Humidity Gel Stronger Hold - 8.5 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
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Tools
You need more than just one brush, and that's okay.
Your curls will never be the same!
UNbrush Curl Hair Brush - Pink
For the perfect slick back and smooth styles.
Conair Shines & Smooths Style Boar Bristle Grooming Hair Brush
Softer bristles for smoothing and updos
Cantu Narrow Wood Updo Bristle Hair Brush - 1ct
I like a FIRM edge brush; if its too soft, I feel like it doesn't do what it needs to do. This one works nicely.
Red by Kiss Professional 3 IN 1 Edge Brush. Comb. Rat-tail Brush with Case
Life-changing! detangles, can be used for a curly routine, used in the shower; it does everything!
PATTERN Shower Hair Brush - Ulta Beauty
Another great option if you don't like the PATTERN shower brush; the shape of this brush is magical!
DENMAN Original Curl Definer & Styler Hair Brush - Black
Leave-In/Mousse
Some of my favorite leave-ins are not available anymore but these are still in the TOP 10.
MY FAVORITE MOUSSE! Not crunchy, easy to use, nice shine, and mixes well with other products.
African Pride - Rose Water Argan Oil Curl Mousse
I NEED A BUCKET OF THIS! I use it as a leave in or as a hair mask! You decide!
Texture ID Day & Night Moisturizing Treatment, Hydrating, Styling, Softens Hair, Damp or Dry Hair
Edges
I used to ignore my edges; these products make it easy to do them every day.
Easy to use, no white cast, dries down nicely on top of gels.
TIGI Bed Head Hair Wax Stick - 2.57oz: Smoothing, All Hair Types
The best edge control: it does its job, has no white cast, and comes in large size - You will not run out.
Murray's Premium Edgewax Gel - 4oz
Masks
Don't forget the MASKS! They will help you grow and add shine when your hair needs it.
Improves shine and scalp health! Lightweight and easy to use.
African Pride Hair Moisture Miracle Strengthen and Protect 5 Essential Oils - 4 fl oz
Wash
I have fairly dry hair; these help with that, and the shampoos are hydrating more than clarifying, so make sure you still have a clarifying poo!
Customers find this shampoo and conditioner set excellent for fine hair, leaving it feeling clean and silky smooth, with one customer noting it stays clean with volume for days. The product receives positive feedback for its appearance, making it loo...
OUAI Fine Shampoo & Conditioner Set 10oz
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Olaplex N°.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
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Nécessaire Rosemary Shampoo - Strengthening
Customers find this shampoo effective, noting it leaves hair feeling clean, healthy, and less frizzy, while making it soft and moisturized. Moreover, the product is particularly good for color-treated hair, keeping it healthy and bright. The fragranc...
Pureology Hydrate Shampoo - Moisturizes Dry Hair