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Best Hair Care Products for 4C Low Porosity Hair (Moisture & Growth Must-Haves)

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Looking for the best products for 4C low porosity hair? This list features my go to hair care, styling, and maintenance products that keep my hair moisturized, soft, and growing. I focus on lightweight, build up free products that actually absorb, fr...
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Wash Day Essentials

Shampoos, co-washes, clarifying products. For context, I have low porosity 4c colored hair
 
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This deranged is probably one of the best I’ve ever used!
Aunt Jackie's Knot On My Watch Detangling 12oz
 
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This is a very affordable conditioner that helps to repair dry and damaged hair
OGX Renewing Argan Oil Conditioner 13oz
 
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This is a really really good moisturizing shampoo. I use a moisturizing shampoo to lock in moisture in my hair seeing as I have low porosity hair
Aunt Jackie's Oh So Clean Moisturizing Shampoo

Deep Conditioning & Treatments

Deep conditioners, masks, protein treatments
 
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I have damaged hair and I’ve heard that this is a really good hair mask to use to revive damaged hair
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask - Briogeo Hair Care

Moisture & Hydration Staples

Leave-ins, creams, oils, daily moisturizers
 
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This hair mask just brings moisture back into the hair. This is good for low porosity & dry hair
Superfoods Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Mask - Briogeo Hair Care
 
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I love this leave-in conditioner. It makes my hair feel really soft and when I want to style my hair, I use this with the flaxseed gel and my hair feels so soft and it lasts
Aunt Jackie's Quench Moisture Leave-In Conditioner 12 oz
 
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I recently used this leave-in conditioner and I have to say I love the smell. I love the packaging because it’s practically a spray bottle so it’s very easy to use.
hydro rush intense moisture leave-in conditioner - Amika

Maintenance & Growth

Scalp care, growth oils, protective styling, night routine, refresh products
 
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This is really good to maintain your braids, free your scalp from itching and remove any buildup. You don’t need to rinse this out, which is why I love it!
immetee No Rinse Shampoo for Braids & Dreadlock 250ml
 
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Another really good and very affordable braid & scalp cleansing rinse
African Pride Black Castor Miracle Braid Rinse 12oz
 
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This is another highly recommended braid spray. You don’t need to rinse this out, just spray and feel the relief!
Camille Rose Mint Condition Braid & Scalp Spray, 8 Oz
 
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This is more like a scalp exfoliator. This is also rinse free and you can use it while you have your braids in
Bephor Scalp Cleansing Toner with ACV, 6.76oz
 
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Massage this onto your hair and scalp after drying your hair 2-3 times a week. It is anti-breakage, anti-dandruff and really good for hair growth. This is also an african made product which is a nice plus.
Gush Herbal Hair Cream
 
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This is an essential piece for hair protection. You always want to use a silk scarf when going to bed
Black Silk Scarves For Hair
 
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Pair this with the black silk scarf for extra protection when going to bed
Black Hair Bonnet
 
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This keeps your hair smooth and eliminates frizz. You use this on dry hair, after a silk press
OGX Argan Oil Weightless Healing Dry Oil Spray
 
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This is apparently one of the best heat protectants and this was used on my hair at the salon. I will be washing my hair soon so we’ll see if it’s the truth or not. I will come back to update this
Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray | TRESemmé US

Styling Products

Curl creams, gels, mousses, edge control, heat protectants
 
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The complete set that you need for hair styling. All that’s left is an edge control brush and I got you ;)
Balon 4Pcs Paddle Hair Brush Set for All Hair
 
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This is the best gel for hair growth and styling your curls
Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Elongating Curl Gel 15oz
 
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I love these claw clips. I don’t like using a hair packer because it can grip my hair too tight and so I use a claw clip most of the time
ZYTJ 5" XL Claw Clips 4 Pack for Thick Hair
 
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I really love this edge control. It holds and doesn’t make it hard. It also doesn’t leave a white residue!
Goiple Edge Control Wax Strong Hold 4oz
 
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I love this hair serum because it’s a two in one, glass shine and heat protectant
L'Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Spectrum Glass Shine Hair Serum
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This is my favorite hair dryer ever!
WavyTalk hair dryer with diffuser
 
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I love a good blowout and I have to say this is the perfect blowout brush. I’m a beginner when it comes to hair care and hair styling so trust me when I say this is a must have!
Wavytalk 1.5in Thermal Curling Brush
 
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This would be so chic an vintage on a blowout. Tried and tested and I love it
Kitsch Zig Zag Headbands for Women
 
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This was used on me at a hair salon and I lovedddd how my hair came out. I never knew I needed a hair styling cream until this was used
Mizani Thermal Styling Cream, Hydration & Heat
 
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This is another product that was used on my hair at a salon that I never thought I needed until I tried it
Press Agent Thermal Smoothing Styling Serum - MIZANI
 
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Everyone has been raving about this and well, yes
Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance, Hair & Beauty Products | Sephora