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Hair Favorites as a Lazy Curly Girl

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easy curl products that work with mom life, not against it. simple, quick, and realistic. (PSA: i do NOT follow a curly girl method… ain't nobody got time for that)
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Shampoo

cleans my curls without drying them out, because the last thing i need is more frizz to deal with.

 
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cleans my curls without stripping them, so they stay soft and less frizzy even when i’m rushing through wash day.
Aussie Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Paraben-Free Shampoo - 26.2 fl oz
 
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gently cleans my curls while helping them feel smoother and easier to manage without stripping away moisture.
Herbal Essences Rose Hips Shampoo, 29.2oz
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one of the best clarifying shampoos I have used to help get the buildup off my scalp. the price is an awesome plus too!
Suave Daily Clarifying Fresh Cleansing Shampoo - 22.5 fl oz

Conditioner

adds moisture and makes detangling easier so wash day does not turn into a whole event.

 
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adds moisture and makes my curls softer and easier to manage so i spend less time fighting frizz.
Aussie Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil Paraben-Free Conditioner - 26.2 fl oz: Moisturizing for All Hair
 
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adds extra smoothness and makes my curls easier to detangle so wash day goes a little faster.
Herbal Essences Smooth Collection Conditioner 29.2oz
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makes my curls feel soft and easier to detangle without making wash day feel like a whole production. and it smells amazing too.
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Conditioner for Long, Damaged Hair - 28 fl oz

Mousse

gives soft definition and bounce without that crunchy feeling i try to avoid.

 
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gives my curls soft definition and bounce without crunchy buildup so i get shape without extra effort.
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse - 7oz
 
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gives my curls some shape without making them crunchy or feeling like i used half a can of hairspray.
Herbal Essences Curl Boosting Hair Mousse - 6.8oz: Volumizing, Paraben-Free, Silicone-Free, For Curly Hair
 
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a nice cheaper option that helps give my curls some extra bounce and definition without that stiff and crunchy feel.
Aussie Miracle Curls Hair Mousse - 6oz

Gel

helps lock in my curls so they actually last through school runs and busy days.

 
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keeps my curls in place even when life gets chaotic, without making them stiff or crunchy.
L.A. LOOKS Extreme Sport Tri-Active Hold Gel, for All Hair Types, Men, 20 oz
 
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a curl gel that helps my hair behave without turning it into crunchy noodles.
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Hair Gel, Flexible-Firm Hold, 6 fl oz
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Hairspray

light hold to keep everything in place without making my hair stiff or heavy.

 
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gives light hold and a bit of volume without stiffness so my curls stay soft and not crunchy even on busy days.
Nexxus Comb Thru Volume Finishing Mist Hairspray - 10oz
 
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gives hold that keeps my curls in place without feeling crunchy, which is perfect for busy mom days when i do not have time to fix my hair.
Aussie Instant Freeze Aero Hair Spray - 10oz

Oils/Creams

the extra little things that help with frizz, shine, or quick refreshes when i do not have time to restyle.

 
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makes detangling curls so much easier and helps my waves stay soft and defined without a bunch of effort.
Aussie Miracle Curls Coconut Oil Detangler 6.7oz
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smooths frizz and adds shine without weighing my curls down, so my hair looks put together even on lazy days. plus one bottle will last for like 10 years LOL
OGX Extra Strength Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Hair Oil Serum- 3.3 fl oz
 
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a little drop of this and suddenly my hair looks like it has its life together.
Pantene Hair Serum Split Ends Treatment 3.2oz
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one of the best air dry creams i have tried yet. this has really helped my curls air dry with less frizz so i can skip the whole blow drying/diffusing part cause ain't no one got time for that.
Kitsch Air Dry Cream 5 oz
 
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this curl cream helps to give my curls the definition and softness it needs without leaving it greasy looking or weighed down.
Kitsch Curl Cream 5 oz: Moisturizing, Curl Enhancing, Vegan, For Curly Hair

Accessories

the small things that help my curls cooperate with minimal effort.

 
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great for working through tangles without feeling like i’m fighting my own hair.
Kitsch Detangler Brush - Gentle Curly Hair
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perfect for refreshing curls, plants, or whatever else needs a little spritz.
BeautifyBeauties Continuous Mister Spray Bottle 10.1oz
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a simple hair accessory that somehow makes everything look more put together.
6 Pcs Tortoise Shell Hair Stick Set with Bag
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soft, oversized scrunchies that make messy hair look a little more intentional.
IVARYSS XL Satin Scrunchies 6 Pack Neutral
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perfect for braids, ends, and all the small hair moments that need control.
Gimme Beauty End Game Braid Hair Bands for Medium Hair - Dark Brown - 25ct: Securing Hair, Elastic