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Curls, Coils & Everything Cute
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items A love letter to curly hair routines everywhere — this is my go-to guide for keeping curls defined, hydrated, and straight-up thriving. From rich masks to bounce-boosting gels and oils that do not play, these are the products that actually live on my...
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Shampoos and Co-washes🧼
Conditoners and Deep treatments🧴
Leave-Ins and Moisturizers💧
Curl creams and stylers🪮
Gels and Mooses👩🦱
Oils and Finishing products🪄
Shampoos and Co-washes🧼
This one feels like the OG for a reason. It’s not a traditional shampoo — more like a creamy cleanse that keeps curls soft and happy without ever feeling stripped. It took me a minute to get used to the no-lather vibe, but now I’m hooked. It’s like g...
DevaCurl No-Poo Original
She’s gentle, she’s clean, she’s hydrating — what more could you ask for? This shampoo gets your curls clean without the drama (no sulfates, no stripping), and the avocado + rice amino combo leaves your hair soft and prepped for definition. It feels ...
Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Hydrating Shampoo
This one is a budget-friendly hero. Seriously, it works just as well as some of the high-end ones. It smells like coconut and nostalgia, has insane slip, and leaves my curls juicy, not greasy. I reach for this when I want a quick refresh without dryi...
As I Am Coconut CoWash
Conditoners and Deep treatments🧴
This one has been in my rotation since the natural hair YouTube days. It’s thick, nourishing, and gives my curls the kind of deep love they need after wash day. It’s especially great when my hair’s feeling dry or fried — and it doubles as a leave-in ...
SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
Ouidad doesn’t play when it comes to hydration. This conditioner is way more lightweight than I expected but still makes my curls feel buttery soft. I love it for detangling — it has great slip — and it’s perfect for when I want definition without we...
Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Conditioner
This mask is like therapy for your curls after a week of heat, stress, or just life. It’s not super heavy, which I actually love — it hydrates without flattening my curls or leaving that coated feeling. I use this when my hair feels a little blah and...
Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
Thick with a capital T — in the best way. This one is rich, like Sunday brunch energy for your curls. You don’t need a ton, but it absolutely drenches your hair in moisture. If your curls are tighter, coily, or just super dry, this is a deep-conditio...
Pattern Intensive Conditioner (For Tight Textures)
Leave-Ins and Moisturizers💧
This stuff is iconic. It’s light but packs serious detangling power. I’ve used it for years and it still never misses. It’s got that fresh, almost citrusy scent, and leaves my curls soft, defined, and happy. If you need something that’ll play nice wi...
Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-In
This one is a juicy treat. First of all, the smell?? Like a fruity, glowy dream. But more than that, it hydrates and defines, which is rare. My curls drink this up without getting greasy or weighed down. It’s perfect when you want moisture and hold i...
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In
This is what I grab when my curls are feeling extra needy. It’s super moisturizing without being greasy, and it melts into the hair like butter. I love that it makes my curls feel fed — soft, strong, and defined — but still bouncy. Plus, Curlsmith pr...
Curlsmith Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Curl creams and stylers🪮
She’s the cool older cousin of curl creams — sleek, chic, and knows what she’s doing. This one gives me soft, frizz-free curls with zero crunch. It’s lightweight but still delivers on definition. If you like your curls touchable and bouncy (but still...
Bumble & Bumble Curl Defining Cream
This is comfort food for your curls. So rich, so creamy, and that almond scent? Cozy and sweet without being too much. I mostly use it for twist-outs, but it also works wonders on dry ends or whenever my hair just needs a little more love. It’s heavy...
Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter
This one feels like a treat every time I use it. The argan oil makes my hair shiny and healthy-looking, and the cream gives me soft hold with tons of movement. It’s great for wash-and-gos when I want my curls defined but still full of life. Also — th...
Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream
This cream gets it right. It gives me hold and moisture, which is a hard combo to find. My twist-outs last for days and still feel soft, not stiff. The texture is perfect — thick but not sticky — and it layers beautifully with a little gel if you nee...
TGIN Twist & Define Cream
Gels and Mooses👩🦱
An icon. A legend. She’s messy, she’s bold, she’s effective. This gel gives major hold and shine, and if you know how to layer it right (always on soaking wet hair!), your curls will pop. It’s strong though — I use it sparingly to avoid crunch — but ...
Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
This is that magical in-between of gel and serum. It defines like a gel but feels like hydration. No flaking, no stickiness — just juicy, bouncy curls that actually last. I use it for wash-and-gos when I want effortless definition without the hard ca...
Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator
This one is such a vibe — minimal effort, maximum cool-girl curl. It’s airy and lightweight, and gives that undone, natural texture without frizz. Great for lazy days or when I want that I just woke up with good hair energy. It won’t give you major h...
Ouai Air Dry Foam
Oils and Finishing products🪄
This oil is straight-up aesthetic. From the packaging to the finish, everything about it feels like a cool-girl beauty secret. It’s lightweight but makes your curls look glassy and expensive — in the best way. I use a little on my ends and a touch to...
Bread Beauty Supply Hair Oil Everyday Gloss
This one’s for the scalp girlies. It’s great for massages, protective styles, or when your scalp needs extra love. It’s definitely more of a treatment oil — I wouldn’t use it as a shine finisher — but it works. My edges love it, and I always feel lik...
The Mane Choice Growth Oil
Multi-use queen. I’ll run it through my ends after styling, use it to break up cast, or even smooth it on dry hair when I’m in a rush. It’s not too heavy and doesn’t leave that greasy film. Bonus points for the light, fresh scent — nothing overpoweri...
Rizos Curls Nourish Oil