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Curly Hair Routine + Best Products for Mixed Curls

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As someone with 3b mixed curls, I've spent years and countless hours watching “curly hair routine” videos to find products that keep my hair soft, protect my curls, and reduce frizz. These are some products that I've tried and work best for me!
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Hair Care

Products I'd recommend to use regularly as part of hair care/wash routine. These I've found work best to help maintain curls throughout the week without damaging or drying out hair!

 
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Use once in a while to help with product build up, makes hair so smooth and soft
Detox Clarifying Shampoo - Dry Scalp Hair Treatment
 
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Leaves hair & scalp feeling clean and fresh. Helps especially with product build-up.
Tea Tree Shampoo | Quality Ingredients
 
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Goes with matching shampoo, leaves hair soft and moisturized
Tea Tree Special Conditioner
 
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Staple in my after-shower hair routine
Miss Jessies Multicultural Curls
 
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Works amazing on wet hair, only comb I use for curly hair
Wet Brush Detangling Comb
 
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This worked so well by itself, didn't need to use too much product at a time.
PATTERN: Leave In Conditioner
 
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Just started using and it works amazing as a leave in conditioner
Camille Rose Leave-ins and Detanglers

Styling

Great for styling curly hair! I'd recommend to use the curl gels as the final step in a regular hair care routine, and for daily styling in between wash days!

 
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I'm a huge fan of PATTERN products for hair, and this curl gel got the job done and smelled good
PATTERN: Curl Gel
 
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Works just as well as the leave in conditioner, also smells so good
PATTERN: Styling Cream
 
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Classic & go-to for styling
Browse ECO Styling Gels
 
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super lightweight and defines curls well
Shop All Curl Talk Products | Hair Care for Curls
 
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creates so much more volume than air drying
The Curl Collective™ Curly Diffuser
 
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These never break on me and hold up hairstyles really well without damaging hair. My go-to hair elastics.
scünci No Damage Elastic Hair Ties - Black - Thick Hair - 5mm - 24pcs
 
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I prefer these curved bobby pins to the ones with dents - they don't get stuck or pull out hair, and hold up styles just as well!
scünci Curved Metal Bobby Pins - Black - All Hair - 60pcs
 
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Great for slick back hair styles
Nexxus Slick Stick Strong Hold Hair Wax - 2.33oz
 
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I use this for half up hairstyles - durable and holds up styles with hair ties or by itself
scünci No-Slip Grip Claw Clips - Tortoise/Black - All Hair - 4pcs
 
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great for styles with small braids or ponytails - these are super stretchy and get the least tangled in my hair.
scünci Polybands and Reusable Pouch - Neutrals - 450pcs
 
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Super affordable and gets the job done for slick back styles!
Conair Boar Bristle Grooming Hair Brush - Black
 
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Go-to heat protectant when using heat on my hair and smells good
TRESemmé Heat Protectant