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Curly Hair Routine on a Budget
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items As a girl who didn't figure out how to style her hair until she was in college, I've picked up some easy and low budget routines to get the job done and experiment with techniques.
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Curl cremes
Hairspray
Hair Gel
Accessories
Shampoo & Conditioner
Curl cremes
This lightweight and moisturizing curl crème is perfect for those with lower porosity hair who don’t want your hair to be weighted down. This also works in combination with most gels without producing clumps in your hair.
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie 12oz
This is a great curl crème for summer months or living in a more humid environment. It locks in moisture without losing length of curls. Can work with some gels but not with flaxseed based products.
Curl La La Defining Curl Custard
This works as a one stop product on 2-3 pattern curls in winter for low porosity hair. Skip the gel and scrunch away!
Multicultural Curls - Hair Lotion
Hairspray
As a sensitive scalp girly, it can be hard to trust cheaper products, but this works wonders! Use this on freshly scrunched hair before diffusing to see lasting results in your curls.
She's A Tease Hairspray
A little more $$ with a lot of hold! Curlsmith is a trustworthy company committed to not using harmful ingredients in their products.
Flawless Finish Hairspray Strong Hold
Hair Gel
Works perfectly in tandem with the curl enhancing smoothie crème. This product offers a hold in definition without leaving the crunch… IYKYK.
Coconut & Hibiscus Defining Styling Gel 15 oz
Another bang for your buck! While this product doesn’t typically come in bulk sizes, it can be the perfect fit for traveling as you can easily shop travel sizes. Again a consistent gel that works on its on or alongside most non flaxseed based curl cr...
Curl Talk Sculpting Gel
Works in tandem with the curl styling custard. This flaxseed based gel helps with longer curls/waves in remaining definition and hold. This lightweight gel is easy to reapply and scrunch or tease out the gel cast.
Hair Gel for Curls - Styling and Edge Control Gel
Accessories
This bonnet has been my personal favorite. Purchased for the first time in 2023 and still using 2 years later! the satin material with the wide band and long ties make for the perfect hair protected night of sleep.
Cantu Women's Baby Boys Flat, Green, One Size
Use in tandem with your bonnet for sleeping without fear of ruining all your hard work on wash day. Or throughout the day to prevent disrupting your curl pattern or breakage.
Kitsch Satin Scrunchies – No Crease Hair Ties
Universal hair dryer attachment for getting started in the diffusing world.
Conair Diffuser Attachment
Shampoo & Conditioner
This shampoo has become a staple in my wash routine. For a light option to throw in between clarifying shampoos you can’t beat it.
Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Shampoo 13flz
Pairs well with the low porosity shampoo in between deep conditioning days. Can be used as a co-wash depending on hair type.
Low Porosity Weightless Hydrating Conditioner 13flz
Great clarifying shampoo option for stubborn scalp buildup or for our oily hair friends.
Curl Reset Detox Shampoo