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Curly Hair Wash Day Routine | Moisture & Definition ➰🫧💆🏽♀️
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items Just a Curly Girl in a Curly World ➰ My curly hair wash day routine essentials. 🫧🧺 Trying my best to grow and maintain these curls, keeping her clean, hydrated, and happy. 🙂↔️➰ I would say I have 3c/4a hair for the most part. I do not use all of these products all at once! I typically cycle through my wash days depending if I fee...
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Pre-Shampoo
Shampoo
Conditioner
Treatments/Deep conditioners
Leave ins and Curl creams
Gel/Mousse
Pre-Shampoo
If you want to skip the post-shampoo tug-of-war with rough knots, try these options first 🫶🏽🙂↕️
Best Pre-shampoo for detangling and hydrating coarse, curly, coily, etc hair. I love using this before shampooing to avoid issues during the shampoo process.
Aloe & Coconut Water Pre-Shampoo, 18oz
An alternative to the Pre-shampoo. I heat up flaxseeds with water and strain it. I also add a little aloe juice (inner fillet only) and it helps detangle the hair and avoid breakage before the shampoo process as well.
Flaxseed: 8 Health Benefits and How to Eat
Aloe juice for some hydration. I add this to my flax seed gel for my detangling prepoo or I add this to deep conditioners and let it sit in my hair for at least 30 minutes.
Lily of the Desert Organic Aloe Vera Juice 128oz
Shampoo
Different options depending on what your hair needs and what stage of your wash cycle you’re in. Just remember a healthy scalp is a clean scalp! 🫧🫡
My favorite regular shampoo staple. It's not too stripping but cleanses the scalp and hair well. Keeps my scalp balanced 🤸🏽♂️ This is what I use on a weekly basis, until I feel like I need a reset and use a clarifying shampoo and go down that road...
12.0 oz Balance Apple Cider Vinegar Sulfate-Free Shampoo - AG Care | Ulta Beauty
I’ve recently started using this clarifying shampoo because it’s supposed to help with hard water build up. I feel like I can tell a difference when I use this, I’m enjoying it so far, it cleans my hair without leaving it stiff. I’ve been using this ...
EverPure Sulfate Free Clarifying Shampoo with Antioxidants - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Hands down, I adoreeeee this shampoo. It makes my hair feel so soft, I typically use it every week as part of my wash day routine. This will usually be my second and sometimes 3rd round shampoo. If you have curly hair and haven’t tried it, I think yo...
Honey Crème Moisture Retention Shampoo - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
I ONLY really use this shampoo after clarifying shampoos. I love that it’s hydrating and brings back some TLC after the squeaky clean feeling.
10.0 oz Hydrating Cream Hairbath - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
REFILL! I keep this in stock as backup at all times. Love this shampoo, keeps my hair and scalp clean and you cant even smell the ACV.
33.8 oz Balance Apple Cider Vinegar Sulfate-Free Shampoo - AG Care | Ulta Beauty
Conditioner
Slip and moisture are all I ask for, and so far this one’s been coming through.. Also, sometimes I skip this step, and use my deep conditioners to detangle ➰
Keeps my hair hydrated, helps with detangling, and doesn't weigh my curls down. 10/10 perfect for me.
12.0 oz Boost Apple Cider Vinegar Silicone-Free Conditioner - AG Care | Ulta Beauty
REFILL! Love that you can buy the bigger packages to keep on deck. Less waste, more product.
33.8 oz Boost Apple Cider Vinegar Silicone-Free Conditioner - AG Care | Ulta Beauty
This one actually surprised me… in a good way…? It helps detangle my curls really well and leaves my hair feeling soft and manageable after a clarifying shampoo wash day. I was worried it might be too lightweight for my curls, but it still gives enou...
Everpure Sulfate-Free Restoring Conditioner - L'Oréal Paris
Treatments/Deep conditioners
Definitely just nice to haves not must haves. These are more targeted based on whatever the hair needs that day.. 🫧
If I feel like my hair has been super frizzy, or just not holding shape or curls the way it usually does, this is what I use to help. I feel like this always give my hair a nice reset and the curls clump better, the wash n go lasts longer and the cur...
Bond Curl Rehab Salve - Curlsmith | Ulta Beauty
My go to protein treatment right now. It says to leave on 3-5 minutes. I usually will leave this on with a shower cap like 5-15 minutes. Then follow up with my hydrating deep conditioner. I usually will do this once a month.
16.9 oz Awapuhi Wild Ginger Intensive Treatment - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty
My go to hydrating deep conditioner right now. Keeps my hair soft and manageable. I actually like detangling with this too, it's thick and has good slip.
Food For Soft Rich Hydrating Treatment Mask - Matrix | Ulta Beauty
This became one of my all-time favorite deep conditioners after the first use. It hydrates my curls so well, adds definition, and makes my hair much easier to manage on wash day. My curls feel soft, moisturized, and refreshed after using it. I’ve rea...
Moisture Fusion Mask | Hydrating Hair Mask | 16.9oz
Leave ins and Curl creams
If you’re looking for a thick moisturizing curl cream, you’ve found some here. I love these, I use them for wash n gos and mini twists. So far I always come back to these even when I try new things.. 🎯
I love how this clumps my curls, it's creamy and keeps my hair moisturized. Works well with gel, just don't use too much to avoid flaking!
Creamy Curl Styler with Kukui Oil
I'm not even joking… You need this… I love that signature amika scent this has, I’ve literally been using this weekly lately. It hydrates my curls and makes my hair way feel so so soft. When I pair this with the Pattern Beauty Palo Santo Styling Crea...
amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner ... - Sephora
Miss Tracey Ellis Ross girllll, she knows what shes doing! I've been pairing this with the Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave In Conditioner, and let me tell youuuu!!! I feel like you only really need a little bit, it coats the curls well and he...
Palo Santo Styling Cream for Curly & Coily Hair - PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross | Sephora
Gel/Mousse
The only things that tame the curls for me and provides enough hold for humid environments.. 🙃
I'm sorry but she's been my ride or die for too long now… One of the few gels that can hold my curls. Simple, gets the job done.
Wetline Xtreme Pro-Expert Styling Gel 15.87oz
Superrrr moisturizing mousse, I use this mostly only for mini twists. Love for it makes the hair look and feel. It also has some hold to it. So win, win!
The Doux Bee-Girl Curl Foam - 7 fl oz
This palo santo scent is so delicous, I love it! But obviously this pairs well with the Pattern Beauty Palo Santo Styling Cream, it definitely gives definition, it gives shine, it tames the fly aways. I love it, I reallyyyy hope she doesn't get rid o...
Palo Santo Curl Mousse for Curls & Coils - PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross | Sephora
Scalp Treatments
Itchy scalp NO more. I recently switched over to this spray, I like to use this when I have mini twists in or to massage my scalp before wash day. It def helps with soothing and refreshing the scalp from product build up and itchiness. 10/10!
Scalp Refreshing Spray - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Just started using this! It's lightweight and smells good, I'm looking forward to seeing progress 🤗
Restoring Hair & Edge Drops - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Finishing
And of course we’re not letting all this effort go to waste.. These are my troops 🫡
This is one of my favorites to finish off a wash n go or a slick back. I feel like it helps with humidity and extending the longevity of different styles. But of course that means it definitely does leave a cast. I personally like that though, it hel...
Advanced Hairstyle Lock it Weather Control Hairspray - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Another favorite finisher for a wash n go, this one also has 450 degree heat protection so like to use it I use it before diffusing. It smells delicious, helps with frizz and protects the hair. What more could you ask for? 💅🏽
amika: The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray
Another anti humidity spray. These will help my silk press or wash n go last longer. 10/10!
Anti-Humidity Spray 5 - Kenra Professional | Ulta Beauty
If you love that classic Amika scent, you’ll love this! I like to use it at the end of my wash day, as a finisher after styling my hair.
amika: Aura Hair & Body Mist
No because IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW… I liveeeeee for this scent so I love spray it after I wash my hair before whatever cream and gel I’m using anddddd I also use it as a finisher when I’m spraying my anti humidity sprays so the scent lingers. I love it ...
Super Milk Conditioning Hair Primer
I loveeee this stuff, it smells good and keeps my hair protected while diffusing and blow drying. It’s affordable and I do feel like I can tell a difference in the curl definition when I use this at the end of my wash n gos.
Curl Enhancing Heat Protectant Spray
Love applying this just on my ends after I'm done styling. Has heat protection and adds shine.
No.7 Bonding Hair Oil - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
Finishing oil, I typically only really use oil on my ends. That's it!
Nourishing Hair Oil - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
I’ve been using this edge control for 5+ years now. I use this for slickbacks or any pulled back/pulled up style.
Gummy Professional Hair Wax for Men Ultra Hold
Tools
Handle with care 🧸➰
Trying to make this process and smoooooth as possible 🥲
Best curly hair detangling brush, hands down! Doesn’t rip through knots and it’s super flexible. I use this at every stage of detangling.
Tangle Buster® Mini | KareCo
The OG. We all know her and love her. I've probably had my Denman brush since 2010.. love this thing! She's my right hand, she's my go to..
D3 Original 7-Row Styling Brush, Gloss Black
She's… actually… good? Will continue to investigate, I'll be back…
Introducing UNbrush® Curl
And they’re in pink! ARE YOU KIDDING?! 🎀💅🏽🌸 100 disposable shower caps. I use and reuse them over and over (unless I’m using to deep condition). So these last foreverrrrr, the last time I purchased this was in 2023 and i still haven't finished th...
LEOBRO Disposable Large Shower Caps 100PCS
100 disposable shower caps. I use and reuse them over and over (unless I’m using to deep condition). So these last foreverrrrr, the last time I purchased this was in 2023 and i still haven't finished this container yet.
LEOBRO 100PCS Large Disposable Shower Caps
Had this for years and love how it makes deep conditioning easy, with evenly distributed heat that helps my hair really absorb any deep conditioner without being stuck to a chair.
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