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Curly Hair Needs | essentials & tricks from someone with natural curls

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Curly hair is not like any other and each of us in the club understand that our curls have a mind of their own. My curls specifically change their mind about products being used every 2-3 months. The curls are happy, voluminous, and healthy one month...
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The products

This is a list of products I use daily or have used before on my naturally curly hair. We all know the the curls have a mind of their own, one product might work today and another might work next month.
 
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The best leave-in and magic spray ever! It smells great and detangles hair in a second.
Magic Myst 4-in-1 Universal Elixir
 
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Strengthening treatment that takes ONLY 3 minutes! What!? Works best with mask or conditioner while it sets.
IN COMMON Mended Sea Strengthening 4.7 oz
 
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All products that the company, In Common, creates is golden.
IN COMMON Beauty | Luxury Haircare Inspired by Riawna Capri
 
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This conditioner smells amazing and leaves curls smooth.
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Smooth Leave-in …
 
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This leave in conditioner is specifically for curly hair, leaving it smelling great, smooth, and lightweight.
Garnier Fructis Curl Nourish Conditioner - 12 Fl Oz - Target
 
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This product is so lightweight on your curls and no buildup on the scalp.
Divi Volumizing Shampoo | Bounce, Lift & Shine | For …
 
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Sometimes your curls come with too much buildup or too much product that cause buildup. This serum helps aide scalp health.
Divi 30ml Hair & Scalp Serum | Clinically Tested | Thicker-Looking …
 
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This product leaves no buildup on the scalp and smells heavenly.
Divi Volumizing Conditioner | Bounce, Lift & Shine | For …
 
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This is not a heavy gel, smells good and a great product for the summer heat.
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel
 
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Replenishes curls moisturizer, adding bounce and flexible hold to curls.
Ouidad Curl Quencher Styling Gel, Frizz Control
 
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Nourishes and hydrates duckies without the extra weight from the product.
OUIDAD Advanced Climate Control Curl Cream
 
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These 2 products work together to define, hydrate, and define curls.
Ouidad Climate Control Gel & Leave In Kit
 
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The best option for tight curls. It has a great smell and leaves hair soft.
Ouidad Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Cream - 5 oz
 
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This is not a heavy gel, smells good and a great product for the summer heat.
Ouidad Climate Control Humidity Gel
 
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I love using this as a product to refresh my curls at the end of the day if needing to go back out.
Ouidad Climate Control Volumizing Foam - 7 oz
 
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This leave in conditioner also works as a great gel before applying moose. Don’t worry about the orange color. One of my long-standing products since eighth grade.
Potion 9 Leave-In Conditioner - Sebastian Professional

The accessories

These tools are my favorite to tame or improve the quality of my curls.
 
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Not only cute but hold you hair without damage. I love these clips.
Oeusnael 4 PCS French Round Hair Clips
 
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Strong hold for all hair types and no pulling because of design.
1.6" Matte Double Row Hair Clips for Women
 
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Current obsession, no pulling or breaking of hair. I am very impressed.
CHANDAT 6 pcs Brown Flat Hair Claw Clips
 
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Not only do these store a lot easier than another large towel, but these are now my only hair towels. They don’t damage your curly hair. Trust me check out the research.
YFONG 3 Pack Super Absorbent Hair Towels
 
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I not only prefer the neutral colors of these towels, but also the cute pattern.
Umisleep 3 Pack Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
 
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I have not tried these brushes before, but they are on my list to try next.
Curl Defining Brush for Curly Hair (Beige)
 
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This style of hair dryer is known for curly hair because of the ergonomic design.
BAUTIA Curly Hair Diffuser Hair Dryer
 
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I’ve always wanted to try diffusing my hair, and this matte black hair dryer is very pretty.
Slopehill 1800W Ionic Hair Dryer, Black

The tips and techniques

These are tips that I have tried, agree with, or keeping on hand to try in the future if needed.
 
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Gather your curls into a loose, high ponytail on top of your head before bed to prevent frizz and flattening while you sleep. This keeps your curls bouncy and defined in the morning!
The Pineapple Method: Unlocking the Secrets to Beautiful, Bouncy …
 
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Fill a spray bottle with water and a small amount of leave-in conditioner to revive curls between wash days. Lightly mist and scrunch to bring curls back to life without weighing them down.
How To Refresh Slept On Curly Hair With A Spray Bottle - Terrific …