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items all of my favorite curly hair recs, from the best curl creams to staple tools you need
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curl creams
gels
leave ins
hair masks
mousses
scalp serums
curl creams
worth the money curl creams (the base of your routine)
my ABSOLUTE favorite right now !! When I use this cream, my curls get even curlier it's insane !! The formula is sooo hydrating and strong hold even for a curl cream.
The Homecurl | Curl-Defining Cream | Fenty Hair
if you’re looking for a really good light curl cream, this is for you !! I love to use this when I want the MOST volume (sometimes only using with a leave in)
Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls
I really like this curl cream for when I have to just put product in my hair and go. This brands shampoo and conditioner is very good too
Curly Pop - V&Co. Beauty
Loove this curl cream for wash and gos. If you're looking for a lighweight and fast curl cream that gives great results, this is for you !!
Kitsch Moisturizing Curl Cream
This curl cream works for EVERY hair type. From my sister's 3c curls to my mom's waves, this curl cream takes the cake for a universal product. You can also use it for blowing out your hair, since it has heat protectant built in. This cream smells SO...
Gisou Honey Milk 5-in-1 Styling Cream
gels
from quick wash and go's to strong hold casts
my fav gel right now !! currently using with the homecurl and olaplex leave in. frizz control and great hold
Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel
MY HOLY GRAIL for girls who live in humidity prone areas !! use this AFTER another strong hold gel since it doesn’t hold any structure
Advanced Climate Control® Heat & Humidity Gel
one of my favorite gels when it comes to hold and shine. super affordable and easy to use, i would reccomend this to beginners who are trying to build their routine !!
Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly
This was a staple in my routine when I was a beginner who just needed a good product that does everything. I would recommend getting this if you are just starting your curl journey, since I think everyone should have this in their collection. Smells ...
Camille Rose Curl Maker Hair Defining Gel
One of those products that are so low effort and light and gives you that natural volume when air dried. When paired with their mousse, this is one of my favorite quick wash and go combos. Not quite a strong hold gel, but VERY good for a quick routin...
Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic
leave ins
the most hydrating leave ins you'll ever purchase
my current staple leave in. sometimes I don't even need to do a hair mask before my routine because I have this leave in. super hydrating and makes my hair super soft
Nº.6 Bond Smoother
This leave in smells SO good and makes my hair super soft. It was a big staple in my routine before I met the olaplex leave in, but honestly still one of my favorites.
As I Am Leave-In Conditioner
hair masks
are your curls dead? well look no further
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE hair mask of all time !! It's pretty pricey, but so worth the money and lasts over a year. This mask is heavily concentrated, so using a very small amount goes a long way. If your curls are dead, this will revive them.
Curl Manifesto Masque | Kérastase
My second favorite repair mask !! This mask is soooo good for dead curls or right before straightening your hair so that it doesn't fry. If you don't have the budget for the Curl Manifesto mask, get this one.
The Comeback Kid Instant Damage Repair Treatment | Fenty Hair
A bit pricey, but one of my favorite hair masks that I have gotten gifted. Gives super good results and makes my hair super soft and hydrated before my routine !!
Curl Therapy Intense Repair Mask
mousses
oh so you want volume i see
I loooove this mousse so much !! My go to for root volume after styling which is such a game changer to get that volume starting at your roots. Very good hold and cast when dry.
Not Your Mother's Activating Mousse
I love this mousse for quick wash and goes paired with their curl stimulator !! I got so much natural volume using this combo and smells so good.
Uncle Funky's Daughter Soul Bounce Mousse
This mousse is super sticky, but is good for that hold !! Tbh, it smells a bit weird which throws me off a bit, but I've used this girl up to the brim since I started my hair journey. Not a repurchase, but a good starter option
The Doux Crazy Sexy Curl Setting Foam
scalp serums
ok hair growth
This helped heal a huge scab I had on my scalp in I kid you not a week. If you are prone to scalp picking I would highly recommend this serum to heal those wounds. Texture is super light and watery which is why it can be used daily !!
Curl Therapy Revitalizing Scalp Serum | Ouidad
I love using this serum right before styling since It is so light weight !! Perfect consistancy to use daily and help your hair grow while having your curls out to their highest potential !!
Bur Bur Growing Season Hair Oil
Super thick oil for PRE WASH scalp oiling !! This oil needs a good rinse to get fully out, or else your hair will be sticky when you style it. I use this after shampooing when I get out and use a hair mask and this scalp oil.
Pure Black Castor + Chebe Repair Oil | Camille Rose
LOOVE this growth oil so much !! I've noticed a huge difference in my hair growth and edges while consistantly using this oil. You need this if you want to grow your hair. I use this when I apply my hair masks since it is very thick and needs a good ...
Lebanta Wonder Growth Oil 4 fl oz (Olive) Batana Blend
finishing oils
the shiniest curls
My FAVORITE hair oil you use after difusing to separate your curl clumps and break your cast !! This oil slides through my hair when separating so easily, making sure my curls don't become frizzy. Not only does this oil smell amazing, but the formula...
Gloss Glaze Drops Anti-Frizz Hair Oil | Kérastase
If you don't want to spend bank on the Kérastase hair oil, you need this one !! Super good for separating curls and refreshing day 2+ curls. One difference I do see from the Kérastase oil is that this oil has a bit of a rougher texture to it, while t...
OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil
tools + staples
oh so you're starting from scratch i see
Bounce Curl's volume brush is a GAME CHANGER compared to their regular brush. When styling, it gives my roots that lift it needs to maximize my volume. It has smaller separators which means smaller curls which means more volume.
Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush
You NEED this bottle when styling. Your hair needs to be soaking wet when styling, and if you have hair like mine that dries super fast, this is a game changer. I've used these spray bottles since I was like 3 years old.
Continuous Spray Bottle
My #1 diffuser/blowdry tool hands down !! I've tried a lot of diffusers in my journey, and nothing compares to this tool. Reduces my frizz so much and is used also when I blowout my hair before straightening. Expensive but worth it.
Shark FlexStyle Multi Styler
Super smooth glide with high tech settings that are great for beginners. Anti burn design, and leaves my hair super silky. Has different heat settings for all hair types.
TYMO Hair Straightener Flat Iron | Sleek Salon Styles
shampoo + conditioners
the number one step
my FAV clarifying shampoo on the market !! I use this on my first wash followed by a hydrating shampoo. This shampoo gets all of that build up off your scalp in order to prepare for the second shampoo to really do its thing.
Camille Rose Clarifying Shampoo
I got gifted these, but they are such a good affordable shampoo and conditoner duo. I especially LOVE the conditioner since it glides through my tangles so well.
V & Co Curl Defining Shampoo + Conditioner
This shampoo makes my hair SOOO soft and hydrated !! If you have the budget for this shampoo and conditioner set, buy it. Very good for thinning hair and makes your hair fuller and healthier.
Best Luxury & Professional Shampoos | Kérastase