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Hair Care Products to Grow Long Type 4 Hair
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items These are all the hair care products I have used to grow my hair to armpit length from a short bob in a year. For context, I have fine dense 4c hair and genetically, it doesn't grow very fast. So I came up with a simple routine that allows me to grow...
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Shampoos
Conditioners and Deep Treatments
Leave In Conditioners
Hair Serums and Oils
Heat Protectants
Styling Products
Shampoos
This moisturising shampoo is affordable, and it leaves your hair feeling super soft and clean.
Aunt Jackie's Oh So Clean! 6oz Shampoo
I use this weekly as my basic clarifying shampoo. It's not listed as a clarifying shampoo but it has sodium laureath sulphate as one of the first ingredients, which makes it great for a thorough cleaning.
Tresemme Flawless Curls Shampoo for Curly Hair - Target
As someone who gets a blowout every two weeks, using a rich moisturising and repair shampoo makes a big difference. So far, this one's my favourite.
Dove Beauty Daily Moisture Shampoo - 12 fl oz - Target
One of the best moisturising shampoos in the market. Camille Rose generally has incredible products that are gentle on the hair.
Camille Rose - Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse - Ulta Beauty
Conditioners and Deep Treatments
Incredibly hydrating and works really well for my fine coily hair. It is super thick and I like staying under a hooded dryer for 20-30 min before rinsing off.
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
Has great slip so it's good for detangling and it also leaves the hair feeling soft.
Tresemme Bouncy Curls Conditioner For Curly Hair - 28 fl oz - Target
Another deep conditioning treatment that does a great job of moisturing hair. Use with a hooded dryer for great results.
Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask
If you regularly use heat or extensions in your hair, you need some kind of protein or repair treatment. The Loreal Absolut repair line works great on African hair. I use this every few weeks.
Loreal Absolut Repair Masque
A little pricier than the other products on this list but this is worth it!! It repairs and deeply moisturises your hair. This is probably responsible for a lot of my hair growth tbh.
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask - Briogeo Hair Care
A detangling conditioner is a must have. I love to detangle as the first step on hair days and then move on to shampoo. This conditioner leaves your hair moisturised so you don't hve to worry about shampoos drying your hair out.
Aunt Jackie's Knot on My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy - 12 fl oz
Leave In Conditioners
I'm listing this one first because it is my number one leave in conditioner. It is super affordable, not to mention hydrating and not greasy at all.
Aunt Jackie's Quench Moisture Intensive Leave In Conditioner | Hair
Super hydrating and leaves the hair feeling soft. It is also lightweight so after getting a blowout, you are still left with volume.
Rose Water Smoothing Leave In Conditioner - Thank God It's Natural
The packaging is sooo pretty, and the product inside is just as impressive. A bot of a thicker cream but lightweight at the same time. Great for a braid or twist out as well
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Super Curls Cream
Hair Serums and Oils
Great for reapiring damage from heat styling and wearing extensions. I use this maybe once a month to keep my hair strong.
Absolut Repair 10-In-1 Hair Oil for Dry Hair - L'Oréal Professionnel | Sephora
Now, this is the most perfect hair oil I have ever used. Even beyond the packaging, it just sits so well in the hair and it lasts me about 4 days before I feel the need to add more to my hair. Use this on the shaft and ends of your hair. It gives ama...
1.7 oz Nourishing Hair Oil - CÉCRED - Ulta Beauty
This hair serum has made my hair sooo thick over the past year and it feels amazing on the scalp. It has rosemary, methanol and glycerin to stimulate growth and moisturise the scalp.
Rich Serum - Actigro - 130 ml - Activilong
Heat Protectants
I use this every time I get my hair straightened. So far my hair has remained full and healthy.
Tresemme Heat Tamer Style Spray 237ml
Does some extra moisturising on top of protecting the hair from heat damage.
Mielle Organics Nourishing Heat Protectant Spray
This is my favourite heat protectant so far, especially if you get silk presses or expose your hair to lots of heat.
Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant
Styling Products
Your hair will not budge with this strong hold gel. Use it to lay your edges.
PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Strong Hold Hair Gel - Sephora
This products creates bouncy moisturised curls. It works well alone and even better when you combine it with Not Your Mother's Frizz Control Gel.
https://amzn.to/4nFex3wCurl Talk Activating Mousse | Soft Hold for Curly Hair
This product went viral for a reason. It gives defined curls with miniman frizz and works well with other styling products. It's one of the most reliable products right now.
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam Curl Enhancer - 7 fl oz: Smoothing & Texturizing Formula for All Hair Types
Another internet fave. I honestly like this gel because of how much one container gives you. It's also light enough so you use it for a variety of styles.
Wet Line Xtreme Pro Styling Gel - Clear - 35.27oz: Textured Hair, Aluminum-Free, Paraben-Free