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Curly Hair Must Haves (Best for 3A-3C Hair)
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items I always get asked what my curly hair routine looks like and I’m happy to share that with you 😊 These are my personal favs when it comes to taking care of my curls! I have tried and tested many products, the drugstore curly products and also some hi...
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Curl Leave-in Conditioner
Curl Cream
Curl Gel
Curl Mousse
Curl Brushes
Hair Growth Oils/Serums for Curly Hair
Curl Leave-in Conditioner
Leave-in conditioners are usually the product that people forget in their curly hair routines, which is often the reason you may be left with frizz. A good leave-in like the Camille Rose Curl Love is fabulous for giving your hair hydration before you...
Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk Leave-In
This leave-in is a great option that hydrates your curls without weighing your hair down. It doesn't contain heavy butters that other curly products have which is a good option if you hair isn't as course.
Aunt Jackie's Quench Moisture Intensive Leave In Conditioner | Hair
Curl Cream
I've tried many curl creams and always come back to this one by shea moisture. My type 3 hair loves everything that is in this formula and holds defined curls with this curl cream on. The curl enhancing smoothie is definitely a richer product meaning...
Sheamoisture Curl Enhancer Coconut & Hibiscus Smoothie 326 ML
A great product for minimal frizz and lightweight styled curls. This product can used as an air dry product or combined with a diffuser. Perfect for those days where you don't want to do your full curl styling routine.
JVN Hair Complete Air Dry Cream
Curl Gel
THE HOLY GRAIL! If you have thick 3A-3C curls, you hair will love this and retain curls for days. No other gel has managed to keep my curls alive for days like this one from Curlsmith. This gel stops my hair from getting frizzy after styling, allowin...
In-Shower Style Fixer - Curlsmith USA
This curl gel is lightweight and nourishes your curls without weighing your hair down. It's not a strong hold gel, so if your looking for a product that is light, this is a great one to try out.
Camille Rose Curl Maker Curling Jelly | Hair
A great strong hold gel! Creates a good cast when diffusing and is a cheaper alternative to the Curlsmith In-shower Style Fixer gel in this list.
Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel 200ml
Curl Mousse
This curl mousse is one that I was recommended to use by a curl specialist stylist. It's a strong hold mousse and let me tell you how impressed I was when it managed to hold my curls for a good 5 days without much of a refresh. When the stylist appli... without having to add gel. I love a gel and mousse combo when I my curly hair routine but make sure you get a good mousse. This one really does the trick!
Fanola Fantouch Curl Passion Curl Mousse 300ml - Hairdressing Supplies
Curl Brushes
THIS BRUSH! An actual life safer that has saved me time post shower when styling my hair. The days of individually finger cooling my hair are over! Section your hair once you've got all your products in and use this brush to essentially combine the g...
Define EdgeLift Brush - Bounce Curl
This brush is what you need when it comes to gently detangling hair. It's perfect for all hair types and very gently gets past knots. It glides through hair and really helps you when it comes to washing you hair properly and also when it comes to styling. For styling, you must check...
Rizos Curls Detangling Flexi Brush - Curl Care
A Scalp massager brush is what you need to clean your hair thoroughly on wash day as well as stimulating hair growth. After using this brush in the shower, you will feel how clean your scalp is after first use as it can be difficult to properly clean...
Scalp Massager
Hair Growth Oils/Serums for Curly Hair
I initially thought this was just a product that was trending on TikTok that didn’t really have much affect on hair growth as much as people were implying. HOWEVER, after using it myself, I have repurchased it as I can see that new growth was stimula...
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil - MIELLE
This serum works wonders for hair growth. If you're always tying your curly hair up in bun or tight ponytail, you may see your hairline recede after a while. This hair serum is light weight and unscented making it perfect to leave in your hair while ...
Enjoy Thicker Hair with Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
Curly Hair Shampoo
This shampoo is another great recommendation from a curly hair and colour specialist. This shampoo helps retain the colour of your hair after having it dyed. This is something that many people forget to consider which often leads to the colour comple...
Serie Expert [Vitamino Color] Colour-care shampoo for all coloured hair
This shampoo leaves your hair soft and hydrated, with a luxurious feel to it. A great shampoo to invest in to aid curl dryness and add shine.
Oribe Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo 250ml
I use this shampoo paired with the Mielle Rosemary Oil when I want a really clean scalp and also want to promote new hair growth,
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo - 12 fl oz
Curl Masks/Treaments
This mask does wonders to my hair and helps maintain my curls health. Curls can get dry and damaged easily when not taken care of regularly, especially when it has colour in it, like mine.
Nº.3 Hair Perfector - OLAPLEX Inc.
This mask is nourishing and perfect for those with really damaged hair! I love using this to bring the health back to my hair especially after applying hair dye and regular heat. This mask is affordable and lasts months with the amount that comes wit...
SheaMoisture Strengthen & Restore Hair Treatment Mask 355ml
Another amazing and affordable mask! This is a great deep conditioning mask to help with deep damage to the hair. I recommend this mask to revive dry curls and bring moisture back to them.
Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioner 240ml
Hair Oil and Refresh Products (To nourish curls and break curl cast)
A great oil to break your curl cast after using the other product suggestions from this list! It's nourishing to curls and isn't heavy, so no need to worry about it weighing your hair down.
Honey Infused Hair Oil
This hair oil prevents breakage whilst hydrating curls by boosting softness and shine! Its a great oil to finish off your hair styling routine to set your hair for the day to keep it looking its best!
OLAPLEX Nº.7 BONDING OIL
This is a great moisturising spray for tired curls especially a couple days post wash day.
AS I AM Jamaican Black Castor Oil Water | Hair
A good product to have on hand to gently detangle your curls. Use this detangler before washing your hair for a clean and thorough wash day or when styling your hair.
Aunt Jackie's Knot On My Watch Instant Detangler 355ml | Hair
Hair Diffuser
I promise you a diffuser will change your curly hair game! After using all the products from this list, you will see defined curls with volume! Long gone are the days of hours of air drying your hair. With this hair dryer with the diffuser attachment...
Salon Pro 2200W Hair Dryer
Hair Accessories/Tools
Silk bonnets are the way to go! use this turban to contain all your curls as you sleep, so they are still perfect when you wake up in the morning. An absolute game changer, trust me!
Sleep Turbans
This pillow isn't just for you hair, its for your skin too! Cotton pillow case can create wrinkles and harbour bacteria causing skin conditions such as acne. Having a silk pillowcase will keep your skin and hair hydrated as it doesn't absorb the mois...
Best Silk Pillowcase UK, 100 Mulberry Silk Pillowcase For Hair And Skin