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Affordable Curly Girl Essentials!
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items As a curly girl myself, I am always on the hunt for new, quality, and affordable products. I found this originally from being influenced off TikTok, I was doubtful at first but they did not disappoint me. I personally love these products and they alw...
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First Step-Creating and Defining Curls
Second Step-Sealing The Curls
Third Step-Scrunching The Crunch
Microfiber Towel, Diffuser and Spray Bottle
First Step-Creating and Defining Curls
These products are perfect for beginners and are affordable. If you are looking to try a curly routine for the first time but don't want to spend too much money, this is perfect. I did the same and feel in love with my hair and the products.
This is one of my favourite mousses because it is light weight, creates texture and volume while not having to use too much product.
Curl Talk Refreshing Curl Foam - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
The perfect starter to form our hidden curls and keep them hydrated. I use this in my step of my routine and I found that is helps to create natural definition.
Curl Talk Fragrance & Protein Free Defining Cream - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
I personally was influenced to try it for myself and it is now one of my favs! It is a crucial part of your routine and helps your curls to form and adds moisture.
8.0 oz Curl Mousse - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
Definitely a bit more pricey but I found that is it worth it and once you use it the quality speaks for itself. It moisturizes my hair perfectly without adding excess weight and product to my hair.
Frizz-Free Curl Cream - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
This is a perfect pair with patterns mousse that Greta uses. I specifically love the consistency and the density of the formula. It gives my curls a perfect gloss and soft texture!
15.0 oz Styling Cream - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
I typically use this straight out of the shower to detangle my hair and prevent damaging my hair when it's wet. It works like a charm an dits affordable with I personally love.
Kinky-Curly Knot Today Natural Leave In Detangler - 8 oz
I love this product just in general, its perfect for curls or fr straight hair. I personally use it for my curls. It keeps the moisturized and fresh. Bonus is that it smells amazing!
No.5L Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
Second Step-Sealing The Curls
These products are absolutely game changing for the girls who can't seam to get their curls to last a couple days. I really struggled with this as well until I discovered these products. The biggest non-negootiable for me is a gel that will last with...
This smells heavenly, like glazed donuts but better! It seals in the moisture and curls in their form. It is scrunchable and does not leave a gel cast after your scrunch the crunch!
Kinky-Curly Original Curling Custard Natural Hair Styling Gel - 8oz
This gel is perfect for locking in your curls and adding definition. It coats your curls perfectly while not creating an hard gel cast and too much crunch.
Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
I love the consistency of this gel, it's not too thick but its not too light. I originally found this gel from I a friend, I ended up trying it and I fell in love with the results it produced. I now have gone through two bottles of this…
9.8 oz Curl Gel - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
Third Step-Scrunching The Crunch
After adding in my gel and letting curls seal and get defined, I blow dry them with my diffuser (which is also linked below) and then I let the sit. After they start to feel crunchy I go in with either hair oil that is linked below and start scrunch ...
Again a bit pricey but it is definitely worth it. It completely removes any crunch in your hair and allows movement and give soft natural coat to your hair. It by far my favourite part of Greta Curly Routine!
1.0 oz No.7 Bonding Hair Oil - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
Honestly one of my favourites. It's glossy and clean. I use it to scrunch the crunch and I find it gives me the perfect results.
Lightweight Hair Oil for Frizz Control - OUAI | Ulta Beauty
This has got to be my favourite hair oil, because it produces effortless results and is affordable. It checks all my boxes! And it smells amazing.
Anti-Hair Fall Scalp & Hair Oil - SheaMoisture | Ulta Beauty
Microfiber Towel, Diffuser and Spray Bottle
These are key tools that I use to help me achieve fresh and bouncy curls. I find they add that extra definition and are affordable. Definitely had helped me to reduce the duration of my routine by a good half hour
I personally have purple one, and I love it! I use it to crunch any excess products out of my hair and when I get out of the shower. Its perfect for curly girls because it creates definition and removes excess product to create those light weight and...
Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel - Purple
I use this to effectively drench my hair after getting out if the shower, I find it helps my curls stay moisturized. It also is a lot easier then rewetting your hair in the shower. It's easy to use, cheap and efficient!
Glass Reusable Cleaning Spray Bottle - 20oz - Everspring™
This is the diffuser that I use and I find it does the job perfectly. It's relatively affordable and works well. I give any hair that definition and still keeps it healthy.
Conair AC Motor Hair Dryer - Orange