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CURL JOURNEY FAVORITES

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I have type 2c/3a curls that are low porosity. I live in a very dry climate and have to put extra care and attention to my hair to achieve curls and minimal frizz. For the longest time I thought i just had frizzy hair but what i truly needed was the ...
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CLARIFYING SHAMPOOS

clarifying your hair once a week is essential! Us curly girls put so much product in our hair and scalp that it builds up. clarifying is essential to keeping your hair clean and removes the build up so your curls can truly absorb the products.

 
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very easy to find in store and affordable
Clarifying Shampoo
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One of the prestige brands but works so well with my hair and worth the price.
Clarifying Shampoo
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I have a lot of build up and scalp sensitivity due to having psoriasis. I use dr. groot because 1. i am post partum and experiencing hair loss 2. it strengthens my scalp whil encouraging growth.
Dr. Groot Korean Hair Care - Official Website - LG beauty

leave in conditioner

for 3a/2c hair it is important not to put too much products to weigh your curls down. put a decent amount into your palm and work it in your hair from the bottom because that is where your hair is the DRYEST.

 
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You can find Mielle in store and they cater to multiple hair types.
Best Organic Leave In Conditioners for Natural Curly Hair
 
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my OG leave in conditioner. I always get the packs that they sell in the curly section and it moisturizes my hair so well!
Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Leave-In Conditioner
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AS I AM is also a very convenient brand that works well with my low porosity hair.
Leave-In Conditioner
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Bounce curl is one of the top curl products and I have used it on my hair and it works great.
Moisture Balance Leave-In Conditioner
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Available at Ulta! Love their products and they also give recommendations on what products work for each hair type.
Curly Hair Leave-In Conditioner
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one of my gold items! since it is light weight it is perfect for wavy curly hair types and low porosity.
Leave In Condish - Lightweight leave In Conditioner For Curly Hair
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After breaking your gel cast in your hair scrunch your hair with this oil and it will break the cast and leave your hair smelling wonderful and moisturized
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil

GELS & MOUSSE

GEL is your bestie as a wavy/curly curl. It keeps your hair shape and minimizes frizz. if there is a hard gel cast, scrunch your hair with a oil.

 
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Perfect medium hold for lighter curls. does not weight my curls down too much.
Jelly Soft Curls
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kinky curly custard is STRONG and sometimes that is what I need!
Kinky Curly Curl Custard Gel, 8 oz
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I always have this on hand because it is affordable and if I never have any of my prestige brands I go ahead and put this in my hair.
ECO STYLE: Hair Products That Defy Definition
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with low porosity hair it is best to use water based products that wont weigh down your curl. When using mousse i used to think it made my hair crunch because i did not know how to use it. once the caste is shaped on your hair use a good hair oil and...
MOUSSE DEF Texture Foam® 7 oz

shampoo

 
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smells so good and leaves my hair smelling so soft.
Curl Enhancing Shampoo
 
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Shea moisture will always be that girl. its at every drug store and grocery chain and it does the job.
Moisturizing & Hydrating Shampoo For All Hair Types
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Smells soo good and perfect for my hair. I wish they made it in larger bottles
Curl Shampoo
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TOOLS

 
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Perfect for detangling curly hair and for keeping hair in a bunch so that it will curl and coil.
Wide Tooth Comb
 
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Using a defuser speeds up the hair drying process and it also keeps your curls in tact. there are many techiniques on how to avoid frizz when defusing but the results are worth it when you have some practice.
Wavytalk Hair Dryer with Diffuser, Ionic
 
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a silk pillowcase is a GAME CHANGER. it prevents frizz when you sleep and leaves your hair beautiful and undamaged after a nights sleep. i sleep very crazy so it is easy for my hair to get frizzy.
ZIMASILK 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
 
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the towel that you use to dry hair is very important to prevent frizz when drying your hair. i used to use a towel and it was sooo bad for my hair. when i switched to using a a microfiber towel my hair would have no frizz while the towel still dried ...
Microfiber Towels For Hair