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Hair Care
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items These products and tools work on my 4a-4b, high-porosity natural hair. I can also use some of these when my hair is blown out and straightened.
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Pre-Poo/ Scalp Care
Shampoos
Conditioners
Masques/Treatments
Leave-Ins
Styling
Pre-Poo/ Scalp Care
This scalp oil is thicker than most but it's great for hair growth too. I usually use this one when I have a hair mask sitting in and then I'll wash everything out together.
Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum - CAMILLE ROSE | Ulta Beauty
I swear this is witchcraft in a bottle!!! This makes my hair grow like crazy and fast too! It's nice and lightweight on the scalp but it's soothing.
Strength Hair Oil - DONNA'S RECIPE | Ulta Beauty
Everytime I use this, I feel an improvement in my hair so I feel like it works well considering its consistent.
No.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment for Deep Repair & Strengthening - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
I use this as a cheaper option to the Olaplex No.3 Treatment and I put it on top of the No.0 Treatment to really maximize the bond-repairing in my hair. I notice the difference in my texture every time I use it.
Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Peptides Inner Fiber Repair Treatment, 10.1 fl oz
If you're prone to tangles (especially fairy knots) this will melt them almost instantly. This is also great if you're tender-headed like me. No more excess tugging or pulling. Happy Scalp!
African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo Detangler 18oz
She's iconic for a reason. Not only is she super affordable but she has multiple uses as well. You can use this on a cotton pad anywhere on your body to reduce odor, it's a chemical exfoliant so it helps with discoloration or kp bumps, and you can ev...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Shampoos
These range from a mild and gentle clean to a through deep clean
I've never had a shampoo that throughly cleanses my hair but also provides slip to detangle until now!!! Absolutely in love with this and the guava scent is 🤤
Guava Slip Detangling Shampoo - CAMILLE ROSE | Ulta Beauty
Because of the pigment ofc there's no white cast but the Palo Santo scent is also 10/10!!! Leaves my hair nice and fluffy! Super affordable👍🏾
Clean Freak Dark Hair Dry Shampoo - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
You want clean hair and a fresh scalp guaranteed?! Get this shampoo!
10.0 oz Clarifying Detox Shampoo - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
The ginger in this leaves your scalp feeling so breezy and fresh! The cleansing is pretty mild tho.
Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse - CAMILLE ROSE | Ulta Beauty
perfect for pool/beach days where you need a refresh but don't wanna strip your hair too much with shampoo
12.0 oz Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash - Curlsmith
Everytime I use this, my curls just come back to life and smell incredible💜
12.0 oz Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Sulfate-Free Shampoo - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
Conditioners
I usually stick to products that provide damage repair, major hydration, and enough slip for detangling.
One use and my hair felt transformed! My curls were more uniform, my hair was softer and definitely hydrated!!! Not much slip for detangling but definitely nourishing overall.
The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner for Fine to Medium Hair
Everytime I use this, my curls just come back to life and smell incredible💜
12.0 oz Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
TALK ABOUT SLIP!💦 Perfect for detangling and super hydrating!
12.0 oz Pomegranate & Honey Moisturizing and Detangling Conditioner - Mielle | Ulta Beauty
Masques/Treatments
I style and manipulate my hair a lot so these products have always been able to help me bring my hair back to life and make wash day easier.
my curls are always so soft after using this no matter what
Amla Oil Bond Repair Masque - SheaMoisture | Ulta Beauty
if you suffered some serious damage on your hair; this overtime will have your curls come back strong and even have some luster to them
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Treatment Masque - SheaMoisture | Ulta Beauty
I used this after bleaching my hair for the first time and my curls were POPPIN!!! I was genuinely shocked. I use this when I've been straightening my hair a lot or after a lot of chemical manipulation like bleaching
8.0 oz Miracle Hair Mask Conditioning Treatment - It's A 10 | Ulta Beauty
This will get your hair plush soft and the minty smell is so refreshing and long lasting.
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque - Mielle | Ulta Beauty
Leave-Ins
I find that these products provide enough moisture for my high-porosity hair while mixing with other products well
I love the smell!🧡 I also love that I can use it on both natural and pressed hair. My hair feels so soft and moisturized afterwards.
Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Leave-In Conditioner - DONNA'S RECIPE | Ulta Beauty
ALL the high-porosity girlies need this!!! If you lose moisture just as fast as you put it in your hair this is a game changer. My curls actually last a few days when I use this instead of lasting a few hours. Really mimics the texture of honey and s...
Honey Hydrate Leave-In Conditioner - CAMILLE ROSE | Ulta Beauty
When I first stopped using relaxers this is what I used to repair my hair and keep it soft. It's also lightweight so if you're more of a straight natural like me, this is great.
100% Pure Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave In Conditioner - SheaMoisture | Ulta Beauty
Great leave in for both a blowout or a silk press. Nice and lightweight! Even has some heat protectant.
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat Protectant Leave In Conditioner Primer - Bumble and bumble | Ulta Beauty
A little pricey for the size but it's a tried and true for a reason. Especially with the extra keratin in it, your hair will be soft and beautiful.
10.0 oz Miracle Leave-In Conditioner Plus Keratin - It's A 10 | Ulta Beauty
I love how moisturizing this line is from mielle. Great smell and slip and works well with other styling products.
Pomegranate & Honey Leave In Conditioner - Mielle | Ulta Beauty
Love this!!! Especially when I had highlights. Hair was always softer whenever I used it. A little goes a long way too!
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment for Damaged Hair - Redken | Ulta Beauty
I like the consistency of this one cause its light enough for blowouts but heavy enough to leave moisture in my hair. I'm also prone to frizz so this is always great. This also has heat protectant up to 450 degrees.
Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Heat Protectant Leave In-Cream - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Styling
ranges from products that give my curls the best definition and hold to giving me shine and body for my blowouts
Best refresh for my curls ever!!! I love the bi-phase of the formula cause it gives you a choice on how much moisture you want or need in your hair that moment.
Shake & Shine - CURLSMITH | Ulta Beauty
Gives beautiful definition and smells divine
Guava Slip Whipped Souffle Styler - CAMILLE ROSE | Ulta Beauty
I love how the honey gives your curls moisture and shine but this custard is basically a strong hold gel. Once this product sets, your hair will not move and has minimal to no flaking.
BEE GIRL Honey Curl Custard 16oz
I love the texture of this product because it's more of a wet gel consistency. The wet texture adds a ton of moisture to my hair while styling and helps my curls clump into beautiful ringlets. You also don't have to worry about flaking either.
Pomegranate & Honey Coil Sculpting Custard
Most mousses I've tried have always dried out my hair cause of the alcohol content in them but THIS!!! 10/10 The ingredients in this nourish my hair so well while also having that nice hold any mousse will give you.
Spiked Honey Mousse 4-in-1 Styler - CAMILLE ROSE | Ulta Beauty
I like how this gives a nice hold for your curls without the crunch or hard cast. You can also control the hold based on how much water you have in your hair. To pull it all together the bonding technology in it repairs your hair so, perfect if you c...
No.10 Curl Defining Frizz Reducing Hair Gel - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
This is a great heat protectant and worth every penny however, if you use too much at once sometimes it does make your hair feel a little dry. So just be careful with how much they use.
44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray - Chi | Ulta Beauty
Another wet gel consistency that holds my curls and leaves them nourished. I little pricey but definitely a good product.
8.0 oz Curl Defining Styling Souffle - Curlsmith | Ulta Beauty
iykyk…you want a style of any kind to stick?! just get this cause your results are guaranteed
Glued Blasting Freeze Spray - Got 2b | Ulta Beauty
If you want salon results for your at home silk presses! Never fails to give you shine and silky hair plus, it has a bit of ingredients to fight humidity.
5.1 oz Super Skinny Serum - Paul Mitchell | Ulta Beauty
You want a BONELESS silk press?! Get this…it's worth the money and you only need a little.
6.0 oz Silk Infusion Silk Reconstructing Complex - Chi | Ulta Beauty
This is perfect for those who are prone to frizz, especially when the humidity hits. This always makes my hair extra smooth when I use it while straightening.
Spray Smooth Anti-Frizz Spray with Heat Protection - Redken | Ulta Beauty
Oils
these oils will hydrate and leave a beautiful shine on your hair
Perfect oil to top of your blowout or silk press. Super light and smells nice so, it doesn't weight down your hair.
Amla Oil Bonding Oil - SheaMoisture | Ulta Beauty
My thick hair will drink this stuff up!!! I love how it also has heat protectant in it so, I use it during my styling process. It's a styling product and hair perfume in one!
Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Hair Oil - Fights Frizz
The most lightweight oil I've ever used and it has a nice citrus smelly. It also has heat protectant so you can use it through multiple steps in your routine.
1.0 oz No.7 Bonding Hair Oil - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
Tools
These make my wash day a lot easier and gets me done in a few hours instead of a whole day
Gets through my tangles like nothing and my hair is THICCC!!! I've used the original UnBrush and it works great but I feel like this version just works a little smoother.
Bubble Gum Plus Detangling Hair Brush - Fine & Fragile Hair - UNbrush | Ulta Beauty
I understand the price is crazy but when I tell you it's worth it! I got the set meant for curly hair that way I could have the blowout attachments along with the diffuser for my curls. Also, I'm constantly styling my hair so the dyson causes less da...
Airwrap i.d. Multi-styler and Dryer Curly+Coily Hair - Dyson | Ulta Beauty
Microfiber towels are already great for your hair but especially curly hair. This one is so freakin cute cause of the cherries but it's also so big! It's literally the size of a small body towel so, matter how short, long, thin, or thick your hair is...
Cherry Print Extra Large Quick-Dry Hair Towel Wrap - KITSCH | Ulta Beauty
A mister bottle is a staple for curly hair at this point. This one is small too so it's perfect for travel.
Recycled Plastic Continuous Spray Bottle - KITSCH | Ulta Beauty
Cleans every single brush I have with no issues. I get to keep my brushes clean more often and keeps my hair cleaner in turn
Eco-Friendly Hair Brush Cleaner - KITSCH | Ulta Beauty
l'ange hair tools are a nice happy medium between affordable and high end but definitely worth it. This is the best blowdryer brush I've ever used because of the metal barrel. Their tools also get nice and hot so perfect for thick textured hair.
Oval 2.36" Multi-Volume Series 2-in-1 Interchangeable Brush Dryer - L'ange | Ulta Beauty
I love my tangle teezer for when I need to get to my fairy knots, define my curls, or for making sure all my fly-aways are in place.
Salmon Pink The Ultimate Detangler Naturally Curly - Tangle Teezer | Ulta Beauty
It's affordable, beautiful colors for every vibe, the curved plates make it nice for curling, and the plates are coated and smooth so no tugging or pulling.
Bekind Apex 2-in-1 Hair Straightener & Curler
This device cuts my straightening time in half. I don't have to use a comb either because it does that for you. You have like 5 different heat settings and you don't have to worry about burning yourself because the way it's made blocks the hot plates...
TYMO Hair Straightener Brush, 5 Temps, Pink
Protection
keep your hair soft, healthy, and reduce breakage
The band isn't too tight at all! You can rap it as well for extra security, plus the cherries are so cute😍😍😋
Cherry Print Adjustable Oversized Satin Bonnet - KITSCH | Ulta Beauty
Not only are the prongs long but it's also metal so its not gonna break cause of my thick curly hair! I love using these on the regular for their cute designs or when I have a hair mask in and it keeps my hair secure
Gold Gilded Wing Butterfly Claw Clip - The Hair Edit | Ulta Beauty
I absolutely love these!!! I haven't bought a shower cap in a few years because of these. You can clean them easily in the washing machine and the bungee cord makes sure all your hair is secure. I also love using them while a hair mask is in my hair.
Auban Adjustable Extra Large Waterproof Shower Cap
I'll use these for my loose messy buns or for when I'm sleeping. The satin helps a lot with reducing my breakage.
WILLBOND 24 Satin Hair Scrunchies Black
Hair Color
i love switching up my hair color without the guilt of damage
The pigment in these is unreal! I usually get highlights in my hair so when I want something new to look at, these give my hair a vibrant fun look without any of the fear of damage.
Red Color + Clenditioner - Keracolor | Ulta Beauty
The pigment in these is unreal! I usually get highlights in my hair so when I want something new to look at, these give my hair a vibrant fun look without any of the fear of damage.
Copper Color + Clenditioner - Keracolor | Ulta Beauty
The pigment in these is unreal! I usually get highlights in my hair so when I want something new to look at, these give my hair a vibrant fun look without any of the fear of damage.
Auburn Color + Clenditioner - Keracolor | Ulta Beauty
The pigment in these is unreal! I usually get highlights in my hair so when I want something new to look at, these give my hair a vibrant fun look without any of the fear of damage.
Mocha Color + Clenditioner - Keracolor | Ulta Beauty