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Curly Hair Care

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Curly Hair products I have used/use for my son! He has 3c/4a hair (he is biracial) so these are products I have come to love using on his hair. Please note, I am not an expert in natural/curly hair care. These are ones I have chosen to use based on r...
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Shampoo/Conditioner

 
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Absolute favorite shampoo ever!
9.8 oz Hydration Shampoo - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
 
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I use this conditioner for my son’s hair because he has both curls and coils!
29.0 oz Intensive Conditioner For Curls & Coils - PATTERN
 
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One of the best leave in conditioners! It is definitely worth the money!
9.8 oz Leave-In Conditioner - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is also a good option for affordable curly hair products!
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls 3x Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner

Everyday Use

 
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Again I could go on about this product! It smells great and is not sticky. Sometimes hair mist leaves his hair sticky to the touch
Hydrating Mist - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
 
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Keeps his curls looking fresh all day! Which is good for an 8 yr old
Styling Custard Gel - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
 
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Similar to the custard!
9.8 oz Curl Gel - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
 
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I like this a lot for a more budget conscious option!
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Frizz Control Curl Defining Lotion, 8.3 oz
 
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More affordable leave in option! I like this one!!
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream, 16 oz
 
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I really like this one to freshen and moisturize his hair every morning!
Miss Jessie's Multi Cultural Curls Cream 8.5oz
 
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This also is a good one to freshen up curls! Smells good too🖤
Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding Unisex Cream 8.5 oz
 
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We are trying this for waves!
Murray's Superior Shine Enhancing Texturizing Hair Dressing Pomade, 3 oz

Braid Products

 
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I have used this for his braids. It was decent for the price!
Cantu Twist & Lock Gel with Shea Butter 13oz
 
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I will use this masque before we blow dry his hair to start the braids! I love this product. It would be good just to use from time to time when not doing braids!
Cantu Deep Treatment Masque Shea Butter 12oz
 
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This is the main gel bond I use for his braids! The best one I have used. You can also get in many beauty/hair stores
Laflare 1LB Extreme Hold Vegan Braid Gel
 
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Used this one and it’s my second favorite! I will even use on his hair when it’s just curls!
Shine 'n Jam Extra Hold Conditioning Gel
 
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Holds the braids secure so you don’t have to stop to tie the rubber bands!
TseroFay 42Pcs Silver Metal Hair Clips Set
 
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I only like to use the rubber hair ties! The shiny ones break so easily and don’t last!
Hicarer 1000 Mini Brown Elastic Hair Bands
 
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Make sure to get the right size of beads! Smaller beads for skinny braids and bigger beads for thicker braids. I am not an expert on this. This is just what I noticed when doing my son’s braids!
Silicone Hair Beads for Braids, 100 pcs
 
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I used these once for my son! I thought they were really cute but I don’t think he was a fan! 🤭
Lucomb 220 Pcs Gold Hair Jewelry for Braids

Hair Tools!

 
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Any wide tooth comb is a must BUT for some reason this once glides through his hair!
Wide Tooth Comb - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
 
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Definitely a good buy! I use almost all of the tools in this! When my son wants beads in the hair the pull through tools are so helpful!
ZVOREI 8Pcs Hair Brushes & Topsy Tail Set
 
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A must for shorter hair
Supaze 3Pcs Hair Styling Set - Curl Brush & Twist Sponge
 
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I like this brush because it doesn’t yank so hard on his hair!
Ecoed Vented Detangler Hairbrush, Green
 
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Recently got this and so far I like it for his hair!
WavEnforcer Military Brush