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The Affordable 3b/3c Curly Hair Routine That Finally Worked For Me
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items After years of trying affordable curly hair products, I’ve finally found the routine that consistently gives me defined and luscious curls. These are my favorite products that I reach for every wash day! If you’re looking for budget-friendly products...
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WASHDAY ESSENTIALS
LEAVE INS & CURL CRÈME
MOUSSE
GEL 😍😍
STYLING TOOLS
TO BREAK THE GEL CAST
WASHDAY ESSENTIALS
I wash my hair every 4-5 days!
my hair is pretty dry and this always makes my hair feel so soft and it smells so good
Garnier Whole Blends Frizz Control Shampoo, Coconut Oil Cocoa Butter, All Hair Types 28 fl oz - Walmart.com
Might be crazy to some but this is my favorite shampoo. It does contain sulfates, but personally it does the best job at cleaning my hair while making it feel soft and smooth at the same time.
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo - 23.6 fl oz: For All Hair Types, Paraben-Free, Apple & Vanilla Scents
this is the main conditioner i use, my hair is very strong and it is so soft
Garnier Fructis with Active Fruit Protein Sleek & Shine Conditioner: Smoothing, Vegan, Paraben-Free, With Argan Oil
i use this as a deep conditionor and i use it about every other wash. it smells amazing and i can smell it days later
Hairitage Tame The Mane Hair Conditioner for Frizzy Hair, Jojoba & Avocado, 13 floz, pump dispenser
LEAVE INS & CURL CRÈME
always necessary for detangling and keeping the hair soft and smooth
best affordable leave in, lightweight and great detangler
Marc Anthony Grow Long Biotin Leave In Conditioner Spray & Hair Detangler - 8.4 fl oz: Moisturizing, For All Hair Types, Paraben-Free
amazing option as well, anything from not your mothers is phenomenal
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner - 6 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Citrus and Jasmine Scent, Liquid
I have tried every product from the Marc Anthony Strictly Curls line. After trying both the curl cream and the lotion, the lotion works way better for me and fights humidity very well compared to the cream.
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Frizz Control Curl Defining Lotion, 8.3 fl oz
the curl cream would be my second option next to the lotion. Both are too good
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream Hair Styling Product & Softener - Shea Butter - 6 fl oz
Works amazing actually protects my hair from heat when I use it love the packaging overall great product
Rizos Curls Multivitamin Leave-In Heat Protect
MOUSSE
no better mousse than this one. the smell is heavenly. it smells like a spa but better. my hair is always so lightweight and defined when using this. worth the price. lasts forever
Rizos Curls Curl Defining Mousse – Lightweight Foam
Amazing hold amazing smell I love this mousse it holds my hair so so well truly
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Extra Hold Foam
GEL 😍😍
Gel is my favorite step in my curly hair routine and I love having a gel cast. Here are my favorite gel products that will get me right every time. Each product gives me definition, shine, moisture, and BOUNCE!!!
if I had to choose only one product for the rest of my life, it would be this. No lie it defines and always makes my wash n gos last the longest up to 6 days! Get this product you need it!
The Doux Pop Lock Curl Forming Glaze 8 oz., All Hair Type, Moisturizing
By far the best affordable gel custard that has actually worked
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Defining Hair Gel Custard - 12oz
Smells soooooooo good and the first hair product to ever really work for my hair! Has amazing slip and is very lightweight but gives you a great gel cast at the same time!
Camille Rose Curl Maker - 12oz
amazinggggg hold my hair lasts for days and still looks good! It smells like honey too! It is a thicker gel imo
The Doux Bee-Girl Honey Curl Custard - 16 fl oz: Enhancer for Textured, Curly Hair; Liquid Curl Styling Product
STYLING TOOLS
I didn’t want to pay $30 for the bouncecurl brush bc I am in college and I am on a budget so I opted to buy this $7 brush instead. This brush is everything to me. My hair looks beautiful every single time I do my hair It is so easy to use it takes me...
Curly Hair Brush, Curl Defining, Green
I haven’t tried it yet but I have heard great things! Plus the pink color is so cute
Pink Clouds Curl - Detangle & Define Curls - UNbrush | Ulta Beauty
I use an unbrush everyday they are my favorite and very good at detangling without pulling my hair!
Pastel Rose Detangling Hair Brush - All Hair Types - UNbrush | Ulta Beauty
I purchased this brush after using a dupe of the bouncecurl brush from amazon, I think it is not a bad brush at all, but it is strictly for styling only!!! Make sure your hair is completely free of tangles before using or it will pull your hair out! ...
Conair Curl Define Pro Detangler Hair Brush
very interested in purchasing this brush!! I think it would work very well considering the size and open bristles! next curly hair purchase for sure
Slick-Dense Define Edgelift Brush - Bounce Curl | Sephora
TO BREAK THE GEL CAST
To scrunch the gel cast out!
this is the best brand to ever exist. they used to sell the best hair gel ever and then they stopped selling it and I was heartbroken. This oil makes my hair shine for daysssss!! It is a bit thick so I use a small amount each time which makes it last...
NOU Moisture Lock Oil, for Curly & Coily Hair, 4 fl oz
Insanely hydrating and helps my hair grow so much
Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
works so well and strengthens my hair so much
Marc Anthony Strengthening Scalp & Hair Oil