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My Wavy Hair Routine 🎀

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For all my fellow wavy-haired babes — here’s the routine that’s helped me fall in love with my natural texture. It’s all about moisture, definition, and embracing the perfectly imperfect flow of your waves. I’ve linked my favorite products and tools ...
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Shampoo

I prefer a shampoo that will be frothy, but not waxy! Highlighted here are some of the ones I have used that work - check description for reviews!
 
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This is my all time favorite so far!! It never fails to smell good, feel healthy, and smell delicious! Many beneficial ingredients and is like skincare for the hair!
All Soft Argan Oil Shampoo For Dry Damaged Hair
 
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Before I could afford Redken, this was my best friend. Why? Because it’s skincare for your hair. As an esthetician, I was drawn in like a tractor beam- and was NOT disappointed.
Saltair Moisture Bound Hydrating Shampoo - 14 fl oz

Conditioner

I like a conditioner that smells good, feels silky, and isn’t just coating my hair. Want real hydration and real benefits- these preferences are reflected here! Check descriptions for more!🫶🏻
 
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Amazing for hydrating the hair, smells good, and leaves my hair SO SOFT! Again, very nourishing with its ingredients. Highly recommend & can be used by most hair types.
All Soft Argan Oil Conditioner For Dry Damaged Hair
 
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To be paired with the shampoo of the same name! Again, this was my couldn’t afford redken alternative- my hair needed a boost and boy does this provide. Recommend double cleansing and leaving conditioner on 2-3 minutes to allow absorption!
Saltair Moisture Bound Hydrating Conditioner - 14 fl oz

Leave-In Conditioner

This is the secret weapon. A lightweight leave-in gives your waves the slip, moisture, and definition they crave- all without the weight. It’s the step that turns good hair days into great ones.
 
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I notice if this is missing in my routine. Not only does it make it so much easier to comb post-shower, but also for my frizzy gals like me, it’s a game-changer for: smoothness without greasiness, and hydration without weight. As it says - 21 benefit...
6.7 oz Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Conditioner - Pureology | Ulta Beauty

Hair Serums

A few drops go a long way. Serums are my go-to for instant smoothness, shine, and protection against humidity and heat. They’re the finishing touch that makes your waves look effortlessly polished — like a soft, glossy filter for your hair. ✨
 
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This is another one that my hair just adores. It’s easy to fit into the routine, doesn’t make your hair oily (you’ll be scared at first because it’s slick), but it really does keep my waves in tact and allows for an air dry without the consequences!!
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum - 5.1 fl oz

Hair Oils

Shine, protection, and frizz control in a few silky drops. I use hair oils to seal in hydration, add softness, and give my ends a little love between washes. It’s like skincare — but for your strands.
 
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Among the few hair oils that I have come to love, this one is the one I go to every night. My hair tends to dry out on the ends and be dehydrated and this does just the trick. It’s not overly heavy or sticky. Makes the hair SO soft and doesn’t weigh ...
Saltair Santal Bloom Nourishing Hair Oil - Rich - 1.69 fl oz
 
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For a bit more flexible of a budget, I LOVE this oil. It’s both a hair oil AND heat protectant. It combats frizz during styling by and rebuilds my hair. I’ve been trying to be more frugal lately so this is a special event oil for me right now! Highly...
Kevin Murphy Young Again Immortelle Treatment Oil (3.4 oz) - Repairs & Protects Hair Up to 450°F | Hair Strengthening, Reduces Breakage & Adds Shine

Hair Mask/Treatment

For when your waves need extra TLC. These masks bring back bounce, hydration, and health - especially after heat, color, or just life. I love using one weekly or as needed to keep my hair happy and strong.
 
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When I forget my leave-in, oils, or straight up just don’t do my routine (hair feels dry, brittle, and not it) then I use this to give it some oompfh back! The ingredients truly do give my hair back it’s lost hydration for a very smooth and silky aft...
Pantene Pro-V Miracle Rescue Intensive Bond Repair Mask Conditioner - 10.1 fl oz

Tools & Brushes

From diffusers to detangling brushes, these are the tools that make styling easier (and way more fun). The right tools protect your texture and help your waves fall just the way you like them.
 
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If I am looking for a blowout with simplicity - THIS IS IT! It comes with multiple attachments for all needs. Smoothing, Flat Brush, Round Brush, and 2 Curling Attachments that leave your hair with volume and style🤩 Awesome dupe for the Dyson also, ...
FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System - Shark Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Listen to me: Buy This Brush. RUN, don’t walk to it. I have had it for 5 years, I use it every single day, and it’s AMAZING. Quite literally would replace it ASAP if it broke tonight. Amazing for straightening, a normal blow dry, or as a way to work ...
Lilac Cloud The Large Ultimate Blow-Dry Hairbrush - Tangle Teezer | Ulta Beauty