These are my tried-and-true products that keep my wavy hair healthy, defined, and frizz-free. From shampoos and conditioners to styling creams and tools, these picks make managing type 2B waves easier.
Sections
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Washing
Styling
Tools
Washing
Shampoos, conditioners, and masks that gently cleanse hair without stripping natural oils. These products focus on hydration, scalp health, and lightweight nourishment for soft, bouncy waves.
Keeps hair touchably soft, specifically for fine to medium hair.
Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo for Fine Hair
A lightweight conditioner that hydrates, softens, and nourishes dry, fine, color-treated hair.
Purology Hydrate Sheer Conditioner for Fine to Medium Hair
Removes product buildup from scalp and hair
Ouai Detox Clarifying Shampoo
A deep conditioning hair mask that doesn’t weigh down fine hair
Verb Ghost Weightless Hair Mask for Fine Hair
Keeps my scalp flake-free during the winter.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, 7.0 fl oz
Styling
Creams, leave-ins, and gels that bring out wave pattern, add shine, and control frizz without crunch or buildup.
Leaves hair so soft and air dries without frizz
Seaweed Nourishing Air Dry Cream
This leave-in conditioner helps hydrate and dangle hair while providing heat protection.
Pureology Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray
Allows me to go days between hair washes without looking oily.
Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
Helps tame frizz and can be used for slicked-back looks
dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Hair Styling Cream
Tools
Go-to essentials that help me create anything from soft curls to smooth, frizz-free straight styles
The best hair tool ever invented. Quickly blow dry hair and style with curl barrel attachments.
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer
Quickly blow dry and straight hair without heat damage
Dyson Airstrait™ Wet-to-Dry Straightener
This brush helps evenly distribute oils throughout your hair lengths and keeps it silky and shiny.
Mason Pearson Handy Boar Bristle Hairbrush
The vents help speed up blow drying time for less breakage.
Wet Brush Speed Dry Detangler Hair Brush
Helps prevent breakage and frizz after washing
Ceremonia Microfiber Hair Towel in Cream
Increases scalp circulation and stimulation … and it feels so good!
