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Must-haves for healthy and hydrated type 4 hair

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My current favorite products that help keep mine and my family’s type 4 hair healthy and thriving
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Shampoos

 
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Great, gentle, clarifying shampoo. Can be used as frequent as needed. I use once a month or when really heavy product was used
DETOX Gentle Clarifying Shampoo
 
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Great moisturizing shampoo to use every wash day. I always double cleanse and use this as my second shampoo before conditioner
CLEANSED Moisturizing Shampoo
 
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Stylist recommended clarifying shampoo. A little goes a long way
Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo
 
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Korean hair care shampoo and scalp solution for increasing hair thickness. Helps to reduce thinning and shedding
Dr. Groot Korean Hair Care - Official Website
 
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My husband uses this and I’ve noticed the difference in his scalp since he started.
Clinical Strength Advanced Oil Control Shampoo, for Stubborn Dandruff
 
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Stylist recommended all purpose shampoo. Great from removing product buildup and getting a good clean
BALANCE Apple Cider Vinegar Sulfate-Free Shampoo

Conditioners

 
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Great for detangling. Nice and thick with a good amount of slip. Leaves hair feeling soft and moisturized
PRIME 3-Minute Moisture Conditioner
 
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Great for use before straightening to achieve a silky press without frizz
Bare Anatomy Ultra Smoothing Hair Mask Deep Conditioning ...
 
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Korean hair care product. Gives protein treatment feel and results in a fraction of the time (5 minutes). Thick and easy to detangle with.
Mise-en-scene Perfect Argan Capsule Repair Hair Mask 180g
 
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Lightweight conditioner with a lot of slip. You may feel tempted to use a lot because of the lightweight texture but it’s not necessary
BOOST Apple Cider Vinegar Silicone-Free Conditioner

Treatments

 
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I use it every wash day after shampooing to reduce manual breakage from detangling. Also really great to reduce possibility of heat damage when straightening
Defy Damage In A Flash
 
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2x stronger than minoxidil for hair regrowth without the bad side effects of you stop using it. My mom has been using it for 2 months and we’ve seen significant growth in her problem areas
Bare Anatomy Advanced Hair Growth Serum| 3% Redensyl
 
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Natural scalp stimulator to help block dht and encourage new growth. Works best with scalp massages
Scalp Stimulator | Hair Growth Oil

Styling Products

 
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Perfect gel for wash and gos. I always get super defined curls that last for 2 weeks without flaking
Tropical Oasis Anti-Humidity Firm Hold Hair Gel
 
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Favorite product for flat twist out, braid outs, and flexi rods. I only use this and get defined and lasting results
SET Gel-To-Foam Styling Mousse
 
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Gives great definition. High hold and strong gel cast for long lasting curls
NEW “CAST YOUR CURLS” Poppin' Jelly
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Tools

 
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Straightener brush that steam while you straighten to push moisture into the cuticle. Helps to reduce dryness, heat damage and streamlines straightening process
Steamline Pro
 
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Box braid and cornrow removal tool. The bundle has the tool and the leave in that helps detangle hair. Allows you to remove 6-8 braids at a time
The Unbraid & Nourish Kit
 
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I use these to maintain my silk press overnight. I don’t like flat hair and this helps to keep volume without repeated heat use
Satin Flexi Rods 6pc Set
 
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The best detangling brush I’ve used. Doesn’t rip out your hair and flex with your curls to detangle. Best for in shower/conditioner detangling
Unbrush Flex