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Curly Girl Recommendations

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Everything I love for natural styles to heat styling to extension 👩🏾‍🦱
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I don’t love going to professionals, but I’ve recently started giving my hair a tiny trim every month or so. Always use professional quality scissors if you’re trimming at home, scissors that aren’t sharp enough are going to promote split ends and cr...
COOLALA 6.5" Stainless Steel Hair Scissors
 
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Personal, this type of spray bottle is top tier. I like to put my leave in here and shake it up to help it with touch ups in between washes.
Kitsch Continuous Spray Bottle for Hair 150ml
 
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Wrap your hair at night!! Straightened? Curly? Wavy? Braided? I don’t care wear a bonnet. Sometimes I wear two after straightening my hair and I’ll wake up with perfectly pin straight hair. Personally this style of bonnet is the best, this one never ...
vidsel Satin Silk Bonnet with Tie Band
 
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I haven’t struggled with untangling my hair in yearssss. I’ll only use her and she eats every time. Perfect for those tenderheaded babies.
FHI Heat UNbrush Detangling Brush - DuoFlex
 
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My go-to since I was young. My hair always feels so soft after washing.
Herbal-Gro Shampoo 27.05oz & Conditioner 27.05oz
 
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Use this to chase the straightener while flat ironing your hair. Will also give you the crispest parts you’ve ever seen.
3-Pack 9" Carbon Fiber Rat Tail Combs
 
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The only kind of brush I use to lay my edges. And done be shy. Use both sides, use the brush to gather the hairs all and bring them onto your forehead. Run the comb over it for making sure everything is neat and in place how you like it. And take you...
5pcs Double Sided Hair Edge Brush Comb Set
 
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Nothing is moving with this, especially not my edges. Idk, you could probably walk through tornado and come out with your hair looking the same.
Schwarzkopf got2b Glued Spiking Glue 3-Pack
 
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I’ll never buy regular hair clips again. This silicone version is so soft and comfortable and unbreakable. I’ve fallen asleep with this in.
1/4pcs Soft Silicone Square Hair Claw, Women's Hair Claw Simple Casual High-End Clips Anti-Fall Non-Slip Not Easy To Break, Suitable For Summer & Autumn, Thick Thin Long Hair & Short Hair, Lying Flat, Driving, Protecting The Back Of The Head Claw Clips Hair Accessories Winter Hair Clip For Vacation Outfits Woman Elegant Hair Clutch,Gifts,Travel,Gifts For Women,Hair Stuff,Stocking Stuffers
 
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Smells wonderful
Mist Away To Tropics Hair & Body Mist Kit - Kopari Beauty | Ulta Beauty

For natural styles

 
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If I’m wearing my hair curly/natural style, I’ll use this as a leave in. Some times I’ll also use this as the added leave in for my water bottle.
SKALA Hair Type 3ABC Mais Cachos 2-in-1 Cream
 
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🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾 This one is on the pricier side, but so worth it for my curls. (They also have small packs for about dollar to test it out)
Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls - 8.5 fl oz

For Straightening Hair

 
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I use this one when I’m washing my hair as a hair mask. I’ll put it on before getting in the shower 10-30minutes and just rinse it before washing my hair as normal. And it smells sweet like candy if you use it as leave in.
SKALA Dona Hair Cream 1 Pack
 
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I’ll always use this before straightening my hair. My scalp has never felt cleaner since I started this in September.
OUAI Detox Shampoo - Clarifying, Sulfate-Free, 16 oz
 
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It doesn’t matter what heat protectant you use, just use it before applying heat. I like to put it on when my hair is still a little wet after washing my hair and brush it through with my Unbrush or with my fingers
Tresemme Protecting Heat Spray Keratin Smooth for Taming Frizz & Reducing Breakage - 8 fl oz
 
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A blow dryer with round brush attachment will save your life and arms. 9 times out of 10 I am blow drying my hair before using a flat iron.
Wavytalk 5-in-1 Hot Air Brush Set, Pink
 
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Great straightener. I’ve had it for years and it still works great. AIM for one pass per section
Remington Shine Therapy 1" Hair Straightener

For Extensions and Wigs

 
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This was my first lace front wig. I bought it 2022, yes I dug through my Amazon orders lol. She’s soft and pretty and I had it up until about a year ago. I followed Ekane’s wig tutorial on TikTok and I was pro.
POYONAGRN 24in 180% Density HD Lace Wig
 
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Idk why, but the hot comb just works better for the roots of your wig and blending leave out. Don’t ask me why it just does.
Hot Ceramic Hair Straightener & Heat Press Comb
 
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Strong hold with minimal lift and touchups.
The Hair Diagram Bold Hold Glue for Wigs 1.3oz
 
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Protect the hair you have, spray it on your braids
Miya Lace Wig Glue Scalp Protector 2oz
 
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Don’t forget the cap
BEEOS Skinlike Real HD Wig Cap, 24 Brown Caps
 
EBIN NY Wonder Lace Bond Adhesive Spray 6.08oz
 
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Band For A Hour! Band For A Hour! Band For A Hour! (Plus 30 minutes)
Atimiaza 3 Pcs Elastic Bands for Wigs Pack
 
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Great for the lace and they have tons of shades
Ruby Kisses 3D Face Creator Cream Foundation & Concealer Level 14
 
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Used these extension for a leave out on my wedding and honeymoon
Amskdum 12A 18-22 Inch Body Wave Hair Bundles
 
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Honestly the best. It’s so quick and easy to install and blended seamlessly with my hair. I felt so pretty every time I’ve worn this. Got engaged in it and everything. The curls hold really well. If you get any type of wig let it be this one.
V Part Wig 20 Inch Human Hair Body Wave
 
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I love this hair. It’s so light weight. I can do protective styles without the migraine that comes with the heaviness of kanekalon braiding hair.
Passion Twist 18 Inch 6 Packs Black Water Wave Braiding Hair