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Wavy Hair Holy Grails
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items Everything I use or have used and loved for my 2a/2b waves! I’ve been embracing my natural hair for almost 2 years and the journey has been so crazy but so fun! Knowing there are so many products that can enhance my waves is oddly comforting!
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Shampoo
Conditioner
Masks
Oils
Gel
Mousse
Shampoo
Shampoos that are great for wavy/ curly hair. Some of these have bonding ingredients which help waves form better and others are great for hair growth!
This shampoo is so gentle on my hair but also keeps it so clean! Using this and clarifying once a week I only need to wash twice a week!
Tough Loving Bonding Shampoo
I use this shampoo in the winter or when I’m blonde because my hair is so dry during those times. Using a moisturizing shampoo helps reduce my frizz and keep my hair growing healthy!
Moisturizing Curl Talk Shampoo
I use this once a week to get all of my styling products out of my hair for a fresh start! I do a double wash with this on Sundays. It won’t lather well at first but the second application is so foamy! Leaves my hair so clean!
Clarifying Shampoo
This shampoo helps my hair grow so fast! I have a health condition where my hair has been falling out and becoming super thin. This HG line is a god send for me!
HG Anti-Thinning Shampoo
This was my gateway into clarifying shampoo. It smells so good and leaves my hair squeaky clean. However, I’m blonde now and find it a TAD too harsh with bleached hair. I still used it until it was gone though because again the smell is 💯
KRISTIN ESS HAIR - 10.0 oz Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo
Conditioner
Conditioners that keep my waves frizz and tangle free. Frizz is such an issue with type 2 hair and with the frizz comes the tangles. My hair needs deep hydration to not be tangled and a constant mess 😅
This conditioner has become a staple in my routine. Makes my bleached hair feel so soft and helps me not suffer between trims!
Tough Love Bonding Conditioner
Plays hand in hand with the HG shampoo. Helps my hair grow and stay healthy, especially during my health flare ups!
HG Anti-Thinning Conditioner
Love this conditioner! It’s so thick and smoothing for my frizz and dry ends! Smells like salon quality products which is a plus! My waves drink this up!
Curl Talk Frizz Control & Bonding Conditioner
Masks
Masking is essential for keeping wavy hair happy! They need hydration to hold shape and not get tangled and messy!
I love this hair mask! It does exactly as it says, hydrates my dry hair. Nice and thick mask with castor oil. I use this before I shower for a little bit before I clarify my hair!
Miracle RepaiRx Deep Hydrating Hair Mask
MY SHAYLA. This mask is seriously my favorite of all time. My hair LOVES this formula and it smells divine!!
Honey Miracle Hair Mask
This is an amazing bond treatment I use usually right after my highlights are done! The couple days after my hair is so fragile and dry, it needs this treatment!
NYM Tough Love Pre-Wash Bonding Hair Treatment
Oils
Oils are great for detangling and styling your waves! They help tame any stubborn frizz!
I’ve been using this since pre covid 2020 in its OG brown bottle. That’s how much I love this product. It’s an oil perfect for detangling but also soaks into your hair leaving it shiny and smooth. It’s also a heat protectant!
10 in 1 Mane Magic Hair Primer
Gel
Gel is an essential is any good wavy hair routine. They help form clumps and define the waves!
My ride or die gel. My waves can’t have too many heavy products and this gel is “flexible” so my hair doesn’t get weighed down. The crunch also isn’t too bad, easily scrunched out!
Flex Hair Gel
I use this gel when I need my waves to last. The crunch is extreme with this one and takes more oil to scrunch it out.
Curl Talk Lasting Definition Flash Freeze Gel
Mousse
So far I’ve only tried one mousse in my wavy hair journey but I love it!
I use this every wash day and every other morning. Some times this and some leave in is all I need! Light to medium hold!
Curl Talk Activating Mousse
Leave in Conditioners
Wavy hair loves moisture!
THIS. IS. MY. FAVORITE. LEAVE. IN. EVER. It also smells amazing!
Sweet Honey Hair Milk
Currently using this leave in and I’m actually OBSESED! My hair dries so soft and with zero tangles! The smell isn’t the best but this brand is targeted to be gender neutral so I get it!
Odele Leave-in Conditioner for Deep Moisture + Frizz Control - 8 fl oz
Curl Cream
Some lightweight curl cream recommendations for my wavy haired friends!
This curl cream smells like cake! It smooths my frizz and helps my waves form and clump.
The Curl Friend Defining Curl Cream, 177 mL
Works amazing for the price and smells heavenly! The first cream I ever used and I still go back to every now and then!
Pacifica Pineapple Swirl Curl Defining Cream - 4 fl oz
Tools
Some random tools that I used for my 2a/2b waves. Most of the time I air dry but sometimes I’ll bust out some reinforcements!
I was waiting for a well known blow dryer to be restocked on TikTok but it took forever so I did some research and settled on this one. I’m SO glad I did! This blow dryer is amazing! The diffuser it comes with works really well but I have long hair s...
Remington Damage Protection Hair Dryer Ceramic Ionic
Wide tooth combs are a necessity! Sometimes I don’t use a comb and I’ll just finger comb but then you could get a knot that you need a really comb for 😆
Wide Tooth Styling Combs for Curly, Thick, and Wavy Hair
Wavy and curly hair needs to be styled while wet! Products will mesh so much better and the results are chefs kiss!!
Black The Fine-Mist Spray Bottle - Tangle Teezer
Sprays
Sometimes a spray is a good choice for wavy hair! My waves love a spray at the beach specifically.
A staple for my waves at the beach or on a super humid day! Helps my texture come out to PLAY! Also smells so good!!
Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
Also love this spray if I can’t get my OG Odele! Love all of NYM products though!
Beach Babe Soft Waves Texturizing Spray - Not Your Mother's