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For my curly girls
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items I have 3b and 3c hair and my daughters have 4a/4b so these are a mix of suggestions. These are products that I have found work for my family and our different hair patterns and porosity.
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Conditioners & masks
Shampoos
Styling products
Combs & brushes
Oils
Conditioners & masks
These are some of my favorite conidtioners. I usually rotate through these as my hair definitely asks for me to change up my products from time to time
This conditioner is super hydrating and it's my new favorite! It's thick, but also gives a good slip
Hydrating Cream Conditioner - Innersense
Super hydrating and made with nourishing products to help rebuild your hair. Paraben and Phthalate Free
Briogeo Don't Despair Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
My favorite budget mask! I have used this for years and it never disappoints!
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Mask
Another OG curly product. Mixed chicks was an early product for curly girls and it still is such a great product!!
Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner
Personally, I love this and it works great on my hair!! However, this dries out my daughters hair so I would make sure to take my recommendation lightly because I know it won't work for everyone!
Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Hydrating Conditioner
This is another favorite budget friendly conditioners. I've used this for almost 10 years!
Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Conditioner
The best clean ingredient mask for curly hair!
Alba Ramos Clean Curls Curl Repair Deep Treatment Mask
Shampoos
These shampoos will leave your hair squeaky clean without stripping them!
I love that this shampoo leaves my hair clean, but doesn't feel stripped at all! This shampoo and the conditioner are super hydrating.
Innersense Hydrating Cream Hairbath
If you need a scalp detox, this is perfect for you! It's gentle and leaves my scalp super fresh
Briogeo Scalp Revival Micro- Exfoliating Shampoo - 2oz
Super lightweight but hydrating shampoo. I love this one!!
Camille Rose Coconut Water Shampoo
One of my favorite shampoos for my daughters hair/texture.
Hydrating Shampoo - Rizos Curls
Love this for children!
Rosemary Repel Shampoo - Fairy Tales
I love pattern and this is a shampoo I rotate through pretty often!
Hydration Shampoo - PATTERN
Styling products
My favorite styling products from gels to curling creams!
This gel is lightweight and has great hold! Perfect for refreshing a wash and go
I Create Curl Gel Memory
Hands down my favorite products for curls, twist outs and setting my girls hair when I braid them down!
The Doux Bee-Girl Curl Foam
I use this pretty much every day and it has the perfect hold for slick back styles. I love the smell and that it doesn't dry out my hair
Camille Rose Curl Maker
If you live in a humid climate, this gel is perfectttt!! It does get flaky if you try to use it on your edges so I wouldn't recommend using it on a slick back style
Bumble and Bumble Gel
My favorite curl cream and I love their gel - jelly soft curls as well!
Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls - Curl Creme
I don't use too many curl cremes, but this is one of my favorites!
Briogeo Curl Charisma Leave-In Defining Creme
Super strong hold and perfect if you're on a budget!
Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Don't Shrink Curling Gel
This gel is one of my favorites and it's super hydrating!
Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls Gel
Combs & brushes
Combs are brushes are essential for taking care of your hair. Check out these options!
Love this set because its perfect for parting, slick backs, detangling, edges and even massaging your scalp! I bought this and use each item for everyday styling to braiding my girls hair!
12 Pcs Hair Styling Brush Set
This is perfect for my daughters hair, I prefer wide tooth combs for my hair
Pattern Shower Detangling Brush
Denmans are the OG curly girl brush and I still use them to this day depending on the curls I want.
Denman Curly Hair Brush D3
Okay, so this is one of my favorite new brushes and love the way it defines my curls!
Bounce Curl Original Define EdgeLift Brush (Teal)
Oils
Oils are controversial, some see their hair thrive while using oils and others find that it doesn't work with their har. We personally use oils in my household and these are a few that we recommend.
When I was pregnant with my first daughter I cut my hair super short and this helped with growing it back out as well as the density!
No.7 Bonding Hair Oil
Listen, we've all heard about the Mielle products causing hair damage...this is a better alternative to the viral Mielle rosemary oil!
Camille Rose Rosemary Activated Hair Oil Treatment
Smells amazing!! I love this because Amla oil has been used for years and is perfect for repairing damaged hair!
Camille Rose Cocoa Nibs & Honey Hair Serum
Lightweight oil that's perfect for those who have finer hair and can't use a heavy oil!
PATTERN Jojoba Oil Hair Serum - 3.9 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
I use this to oil my girls and I's hair the day/night before wash day! Also perfect for getting to the roots
Root Comb Bottle Applicator