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Curly Hair Tools

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These are some of the tools i carry everyday in my arsenal, recommend to clients and include in my education surrounding curly hair styling.
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Combs, Brushes, Picks

The Tools
 
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For maximum control and aid in bundling tight curls and excellent on high density hair. My Tips👇 1. Use as a tool on wet hair to apply products thoroughly and evenly, excellent for high density or thick hair 2. Great for elongating coils and tig...
Denman Brush {Control & Bundling}
 
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This is my favourite recommendation universally for a gentle and low tension detangling option. My Tips👇 1. Use in conjunction with your favourite leave in conditioner or curl cream for extra detangling and hydration properties 2. Use on dry hai...
WET Brush - {Detangling}
 
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a must have in a curly persons arsenal. A pick can be used in a variety of scenarios, including on wet and dry hair. My Tips👇 1. Slide pick along scalp when hair is wet and use the pick to prop up the root area and dry using a diffuser for maximum...
Hair Pick {Volume & Detangling}

Sleeping

Sleep & Preserve
 
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This bonnet is the perfect move for anyone with long curly hair that’s looking for minimal discomfort and pattern disruption. The low friction from the silk keeps curls from hitching large fibres like those in standard pillowcases which snags hairs o...
Pure Silk Long Bonnet
 
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Silk creates far less friction than cotton, which means your hair glides instead of rubbing while you sleep. That can help reduce frizz, tangles, and split ends. If you have curly, fine, or chemically treated hair, you’ll likely notice less breakage ...
100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Refreshing

 
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This is where refreshing should always start. Water is the best way to hydrate your hair, frizz is just a sign of dehydration. Mist the water on day 2/3/4 to reawaken product applied on wash day. My 3 Tips for a Continue Mister👇 1. Mist in layers...
Continuous Mister / Spay Bottle
 
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An amazing product for reviving curls, resettling frizz and rehydrating curls. Can be used in conjunction with water or by itself. My Tips👇 1. Apply first by spraying 10” away from the head or onto the hands, apply to hair with prayer hands. 2. R...
CURL TRIGGER Defining Spray
 
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Forget the dry shampoo and reach for a pea sized amount of dry lift, right at the roots. Instant oil absorption thanks to volcanic ash. Thank me later :*
DRY LIFT Texture & Volume Paste {Dry Shampoo Alternative / Volume}

Drying

 
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Root Clips are one of those simple tools that make a noticeable difference for curly hair—especially if volume and shape tend to fall flat as your hair dries. They work well to lift the roots while your hair sets or dries. Curly hair stays in whatev...
Root Clips
 
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An ultra high quality and highly reliable dyson dupe. I have watched these hold up to and outlast its competitors (shark and dyson) in salon in real time. One of my go to recommendations for clients looking to up their hair drying game.
Laifen SE 2 · High-Speed Hair Dryer
 
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Suitable for majority of hair dryers with a silicone base attachment, this is a great option for folks new to the curly world and looking to start diffusing their hair. Perks of this option are the long and short finger attachments for the diffuser, ...
OUIDAD Made for Curls 3-in-1 Universal Diffuser
 
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A great starter hair dryer that stands the test of time with its reliability. Not the most powerful dryer on the market, but great for folks that are trying diffusing for the first time and need an entire dryer & diffuser set up. Mine held up t...
AVANTI Free Play Hair Dryer