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Curly hair products that never fail me 👩🏻‍🦱 (from a 3A curly girl)

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It took me 22 years (I’m 28) of trial and error—endless products, multiple curly cuts, and lots of learning—to finally nail down my curls. I went from always wearing my hair up to getting compliments every time I wear it down. These are the products ...
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In the shower 🚿

 
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Because I have curly hair I tend to wash my hair only 1-2 times a week. That, plus the curly product build up, means I usually need a strong cleansing shampoo by the time I wash my hair. Each time I use this shampoo my scalp gets a refresh. If you wa...
Scalp Relief Dandruff Control Shampoo - Redken
 
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I use this as a day-to-day conditioner (if washing my hair more than once a week) to provide some hydration support after cleansing my hair from product build up. Not heavy but still very conditioning and silky smooth results for my curls. I ALWAYS r...
Moroccan Pear Conditioning Custard - Camille Rose
 
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I use this deep conditioner to reset my hair every other week. Replenishes moisture, limits frizz, and just presses the refresh button on my curls. My go to during the winter when it gets so dry!
Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask - Camille Rose

Styling My Curls 🪮

 
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I use this when my hair feels stripped and dry after I wash it. I add a little bit of this (little goes a long way) into my WET hair -mid section to roots- BEFORE I add my gel to trap some extra moisture into my curls.
Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner - Innersense Organic Beauty
 
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This gel is great for a lightweight but good hold product for your curls. It’s hydrating and gives soft curl definition without heavy crunch.
Curl Maker - Camille Rose
 
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This gel has a light/medium hold with a smooth, pliable feel and shine for wavy hair; PLUS great budget option!
Weightless Smooth + Hold Gel Curl Enhancer - Cantu
 
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This is the wet brush I use, is it really infused with Argon oil? I don’t know but do I like how soft my hair feels when I use it, yes I do. I’ve bought 3 over the last 4 years. I love it because it really helps to evenly distribute my curl prep prod...
Wet Brush, Argan Oil Smooth Style Paddle
 
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Fighting humidity but I want to wear my curls? I add a little of this to hold my curls in place :) a little goes a long way. But if you have THICKER hair then add a bit more. Trial and error 🫶🏻
Joi Whip Firm Hold Design Foam - Joico | Ulta Beauty

Curls -> Straight Hair

 
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Straightening your curly hair? Just because we love (or learning to love) our curls doesn’t mean we don’t want them straight sometimes (or all the time lol). Try this and use the roller brush I have in this list too- blow out yur hair and then follow...
Serenity Smoothing Cream - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Use this brush when you’re blowing out your curly hair. WARNING: either end of the brush does get hot but the grip these brush bristles hold on your hair (allowing it to hold tight while blow drying) really does the trick for curls👌🏻 pair this with...
Salon Boar Blow-Dry Round Brush 1.7" Barrel
 
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I need a little volume boost when straightening my hair - I use this on the top layers of my hair (in addition to the Innersense on this list) so that extra styling boost. Works like a charm ✨
Joi Whip Firm Hold Design Foam - Joico | Ulta Beauty

How I make my curls last days 👌🏻

 
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My hair easily dents but these scrunchies are so gentle on my curls - I can even use them while sleeping! Ive also created the cutest hair styles with these (buns, ponytails, half up/half down - so many options!) I’m wearing one everyday my hair isn’...
Blush & Gray Satin Pillow Scrunchies 2pc Set
 
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Silk pillow cases do help - yes they are better than your cotton ones. I used to not be so sure but turns out the dermatologists and influencers knew what they were talking about 🤷🏻‍♀️. I just have two (or 4 if you have someone who also wants softe...
Satin Pillowcase in Ivory - Kitsch