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Inside the it-girls curl cabinet: curly hair products for the perfect effortless look

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after 22 years of trial and error with 3b hair, these are my absolute holy grails for curly hair that's hydrated and defined but effortlessly cool.
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the ingredients behind perfectly defined, soft, and voluminous curls that last for days 

 
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This is the best curl cream on the market. A little truly goes a long way, this lasts so long!!! My curls have never been so shiny, soft, and defined without weighing down my curls or feeling like its greasy and full of product. I also love the mini ...
The Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream Fenty Hair
 
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This is the perfect leave-in conditioner to do exactly what leave-in is meant to do.. help detangle and hydrate!! I feel that many leave-ins try to be a one and done fix type of product. This is so lightweight and makes my hair soft, shiny, and hydra...
Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner
 
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ok this is technically a gel meant more for spiking (as the name implies) and slick back styles but… i once had a fit of desperation and this was the only gel availible to me in the moment and let's just say i havent gone back. After detangling and u...
Spiking Glue
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this oil lives up to the hype. I'm not a fan of heavy products on my hair and this oil is so lightweight and makes my hair visibly shinier and SO SO soft. I also love the way it smells!! great for breaking a gel cast or just refreshing curls througho...
Heat Protectant Oil For Hair - Oil For Damaged Hair

Tools

 
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this brush has seriously changed the game for my hair. after detangling I go in with this and my curl cream to define my curls section by section. It helps reduce frizzy curls and give you those perfect waves or coils!
Define EdgeLift Brush
 
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A staple in any curly hair routine. I use this first with my leave-in to detangle and then at the end to distribute gel evenly throughout my hair. i've had this comb for years and i seriously think its better than other combs LOL
Wide Tooth Comb for Curly Hair Wet Hair
 
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I have never been a fan of satin pillow cases because they slide all around the bed while I sleep. About a year ago I caved and got a satin bonnet and my life was changed forever. My girls went from lasting two days to lasting 4. I've noticed way les...
Evolve Products Satin Wide Edge Bonnet
 
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I love these for when I sleep with my bonnet! I put my hair in a pineapple updo and leave it loose to prevent any tugging or breakage. Gamechanger!!! This routine has really helped my hair grow and stay healthy.
Kitsch Satin Scrunchies - 5pk
 
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I used to be a diehard air-dry girl. like for YEARS. Once I switched to diffusing with a blowdryer (the right way, might I add), my hair is less frizzy, less prone to breakage, and I don't have to wait 5 hours before my hair dries!!! Any hairdryer wi...
Revlon Perfect Heat Volumizing Turbo Hair Dryer - 1875 Watt

Accessories

 
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I'm not typically a hair accessory girl, as having curly hair, for me, feels like the accessory LOL, but I love these headbands for days when maybe I just want to put my hair up in a bun, or my front pieces are frizzier than i'd like. it really eleva...
Evie Striped Headwrap Wide Headband