I have high porosity curly hair, and I’ve tried lots of hair products figuring out what works for me, here are the products that have worked for me so you don’t have to spend $100’s of dollars like me 🥲
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Shampoo & Conditioner
Hair Masks/Deep Conditioner
Leave-In Conditioner
Curl Cream
Curl Mousse
Curl Gel/Custard
Shampoo & Conditioner
My favorite shampoo and conditioner’s that deeply cleanse and don’t strip my hair!
I lovee this shampoo!! It’s so moisturizing and it smells really clean and fresh and makes my hair feel refreshed after every wash!
Hydrating Cream Hairbath
I use this conditioner along with the Innersense Hydrating Hairbath, and my curls look amazing and hydrated every time!
Innersense Hydrating Cream Conditioner
I have eczema, so my scalp and hair are very dry and I get dandruff really easily, so I always double shampoo and use this and it completely cleans my scalp and leaves it feeling refreshed! It's also really moisturizing and has a creamy consistency!
Dove Beauty Derma Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Hair Masks/Deep Conditioner
I use these every other week on wash day to replenish and deeply nourish my curls!
This deep conditioning mask SAVED my hair, for a while I couldn't get my curls defined, and my hair was super dry and wouldn't retain moisture, but once I tried this my hair drank it up! And now my curls are deeply hydrated and defined!
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque
This Dove mask strengths my hair and makes it so soft! And this smells incredible and pairs really well with their shampoo!
Dove Beauty Intensive Repair Advanced Damage Therapy
Leave-In Conditioner
My favorite moisturizing leave-ins!
This leave-in conditioner is so hydrating and gives me amazing slip after washing!
Soo moisturizing, has a great smooth texture and smells so good!
As I Am Leave In Conditioner - 8 fl oz
Curl Cream
Curl creams that define and soften my curls!
I absolutely love this curl cream! It's creamy, thick, makes your hair smell divine, and best of all is only $12!
SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie for Thick Curly Hair
Curl Mousse
My favorite mousse’s for definition!
This is my FAV mousse, I will say I haven’t tried many though, but out of all the ones I have, this is by far the best! It defines my curls, gives them a glossy shine like I just got back from the hair salon, and smells absolutely divine. And gives m...
Mielle Organics Pomegranate and Honey Curl Defining Mousse with ...
Curl Gel/Custard
If you’re like me and need a gel with a STRONG hold that will give you the best long-lasting gel cast, here it is!
THIS IS MY MOST FAVORITE GEL IN THE WORLD. It’s SO hydrating but still has an extremely strong hold, with no frizz and it also smells amazing, and gives my curls such a glossy shine!! It is on the pricier side, but it’s 100% worth it!!
Innersense Organic Beauty - 10.0 oz I Create Hold Styling Gel
This gel is a great alternative to the Innersense gel on the affordable side, but it does have a pretty strong scent that’s not very pleasant, but if you don’t mind i highly recommend!! Also has protein!
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel Curl Enhancer - 6oz
I'm hooked!! If you want a curl custard that will hold your curls and give you amazing shine that lasts all week! Whenever I don't feel like doing my whole curl routine, I pull this out and apply it to my curls, and it does the trick everytime!! If y...
The Doux Bee-Girl Honey Curl Custard - 16 fl oz
Bonnets
If you have curly hair, you NEED to be sleeping with a bonnet, even a slight wave, so that your hair won’t get tangled and frizzy while getting your beauty sleep 💤
This bonnet has silk on the inside and the outside for maximum protection and comfort! And the patterns are super cute!
Bounce Curl Bonnet
Scrunchies/Hair Ties
You know those hair ties that always pull your hair out, snap easily, and are too small? Well say no more! These are ones I’ve found that actually fit around my thick hair, and don’t break!
I am super happy i discovered these! I have struggled with tying my hair up for years, and barely being able to tie it twice. But these are big, comfortable, and amazing for my thick curly hair!! Highly reccomend!
Goody Braided Elastics (Bold Hold) - 12ct: For All Hair Types
Claw Clips
If you have really thick hair like me that no claw clip fits around, here are my favs!
This claw is HUGE and fits all my hair when I twist it up, it’s so hard to find ones that actually fit and aren’t going to break when I put it on! Highly recommend!!
The Hair Edit Epic Clip: Fashion Accessory, For Thick Hair