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Curly-Wavy Hair Essentials
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items As someone with curly-wavy hair ranging from 2B-3A these are some of my favorite products! My hair is thick but silky, so it needs a lot of texture to hold and does not hold well with heavy butters and creams.
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Shampoo
Conditioner
Leave-in Conditioners
Curl Creams
Foams
Gels & Hairsprays
Shampoo
Great for hair with color or dye in it
Orange, Tangerine Color Awakening Hairbath - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
I LOVE THIS SHAMPOO + conditioner. It is one of their more cleansing shampoos and I really feel like it gets out all the build-up in between wash days.
Travel Size Pure Harmony Hairbath - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This is a great clarifying shampoo! I personally clarify once a month to “reset” my hair. Don't clarify too much, or you'll strip your hair of its natural oils
OUAI Detox Shampoo
Conditioner
This is perfect for hair that has been dyed at all!
Grapefruit, Jasmine Color Radiance Daily Conditioner - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
The conditioner to go along with Pure Harmony
Hairbath + Condtioner
Leave-in Conditioners
This is a leave-in conditioner, but it is lightweight and does not weigh the hair down
CURLSMITH - Weightless Air Dry Cream
I have used this leave-in for years! I do like it, it is a bit too heavy for my hair, but I think it would be perfect for tighter, thicker curls. It smells heavenly
Curl Love Moisture Milk - Camille Rose
Curl Creams
This has light hydration to allow for slight definition without weighing down the hair.
Curl Shaper Take Shape Plumping + Defining Cream
You do not need a lot of this at all! This adds some good texture if your hair is silky like mine
Orange Blossom Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This curl cream is used by so many influencers on TikTok for a good reason. It defines your curls without making them greasy
OUAI Curl Cream - Defining Hydrated Curls
This is a great two pack! You get the viral (and affordable) cream and gel with this purchase
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Frizz Control Gel & Cream 2-Pack
This curl cream is very popular for a reason, it smooths frizz on any hair type
Rizos Curls Curl Defining Cream
Foams
This smells SO good and is so lightweight. I use this every wash day and find that it gives my hair decent volume
Orange Blossom I Create Lift Volumizing Foam - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This should honestly be classified as a gel with the amount of hold it has. I use this whenever I need my hair to last a long time without refreshing it. It gives crazy definition and hold, even after SOTC
I Create Definition Styling Foam - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This is a more afforable option. I don't use it much anymore, but I remember liking it so much that I carried it in my bookbag around school
Spiked Honey Mousse 4-in-1 Styler
Gels & Hairsprays
This gel is their medium-hold gel and I love it. My hair is so fluffy but frizz free after SOTC
10.0 oz I Create Hold Styling Gel - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
This is great for those who do not like crunchy hair and prefer volume over definition
Orange Blossom I Create Volume Styling Gel - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Innersense's newest and strongest hold gel
I Create Curl Memory Gelee - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
Has advanced nano-technology to specifically counteract climate related frizz. Perfect for those living in a humid area
Advanced Climate Control® Heat & Humidity Gel
Perfect organic hairspray for those who are tired of hairsprays drying out their hair
Lavender I Create Finish Non-Aerosol Hairspray - Innersense Organic Beauty | Ulta Beauty
I will purchase this over and over! Great hold and smells amazing. Comes in strong hold and flexible hold
Flawless Finish Hairspray - Strong Hold - Curlsmith | Ulta Beauty
Such a strong hold, more affordable gel option
Travel Size In-Shower Style Fixer - Curlsmith | Ulta Beauty
This spray is so good for wavy hair. It's like you just got home from the beach
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Sea Salt Spray
Oils
I love this oil because it repairs damaged hair while fighting frizz
Bonding Oil - Curlsmith | Ulta Beauty
When this says no frizz, they mean it! It can be a bit heavy, so I only like to use 1-2 drops for each side of my head
No Frizz Vanishing Smooth Hair Oil - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
This oil is SO good for repairing damage. It is lightweight, too
K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil
I do like this hair oil, but I will say that it can be heavy so be mindful of how much you use. Other than that the frizz control is real!
OUAI Hair Oil
I love a good bonding oil, they are great for restoring damage. Olaplex is also a reliable brand
OLAPLEX Bonding Hair Oil
Extras
I have this exact bonnet, and I am obsessed. As someone with a smaller head, I need to adjust the tightness. The ties are perfect, and this bonnet never falls off
Satin Bonnet Double Layer with Tie Band
I use this brush every wash day and it makes my hair last all week.
Bounce Curl Define EdgeLift Brush
A must have when your arms get tired and you need some extra cleansing
Pink Scalp Massage Brush - Rizos Curls | Ulta Beauty
I recently upgraded my diffuser, and I am obsessed. The IQ technology is impressive and my results are so amazing every time. The adjustable prongs are also so unique and give my hair volume when needed
Shark HyperAIR™ IQ Curl-Defining Diffuser Beauty Parts & Accessories
I've used this stick for sooo many different styles and on other people!
Slick Back Stick