As a natural black girl, it’s important to use the right products on my curls to keep them healthy. Through a lot of trial and error, I have found the products that work best for my textured hair and compiled them into this list!
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Shampoo & conditioner
Oils and grease
Daily maintenance and styling
Shampoo & conditioner
This shampoo is super nourishing for dry hair. It helps strengthen the hair and prevent breakage while also cleansing the scalp. The scent is refreshing and leaves a satisfying tingly sensation on the scalp
Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
I’m loving Cécred so far and this product is next on my wishlist to purchase. Clarifying shampoos deeply cleanse the scalp without stripping it of natural oils and moisture
CÉCRED - Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub
This is another clarifying shampoo for black hair recommended by my stylist. Cleanses the hair well without stripping it of moisture and leaves my hair feeling soft
Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Shampoo
This product isn’t specifically for black hair but works well for prolonging colored hair. I use this in addition to a clarifying shampoo intended for black hair and it helped maintain my color over several washes. I use this with the color extend co...
Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo for Colored Hair
I use this in combination with the Color Extend conditioner to protect my hair when I have it colored. I love how soft it makes my curls feel afterwards, it’s so easy to detangle
Redken Color Extend Magnetics sulfate-free conditioner
This scent is amazing and this conditioner leaves my hair feeling smooth and shiny. I use this with the curl smoothie to define my curls for wash n go’s and twist outs
Pomegranate & Honey Organic Leave-In Conditioner - Seal In Moisture
Oils and grease
This oil is super lightweight and smells amazing - perfect for daily nourishment to prevent breakage and moisturize the hair
CÉCRED - Nourishing Hair Oil
I love how coconut oil smells but it also works great to nourish and strengthen the hair. It works well on dry hair and helps moisturize the scalp as well
Coconut Hair Oil
Just the smell of this hair grease is so nostalgic. I recently started using it again to condition my hair and scalp. Don’t sleep on the old school products - it prevents breakage and has helped grow out my hair and edges in a short amount of time. O...
Blue Magic Conditioner Hair Dress
Daily maintenance and styling
I haven’t tried this product on my natural hair yet but I used it daily on my boho knotless braids to keep the human hair looking soft and fresh. It helped prevent frizz and tangles
CÉCRED - Moisture Sealing Lotion
This product has gotten the most hype of all the Cécred products… and rightfully so. I was skeptical at first but this product works. I’ve had thin edges for years and this is the first product that has helped grow my edges so quickly
Restoring Hair & Edge Drops - CÉCRED
Love this product for styling my wash n go’s and twist outs/braid outs. It has great hold without leaving the curls feeling dry and crunchy
The Doux Honey Setting Foam
This product keeps my hair moisturized and is the perfect product for wash n go’s. I also use this daily on my hair to keep my curls soft and defined
Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Curl Smoothie
This is a water-based gel product that helps define curls for wash n go’s without leaving the hair stiff and flaky. A little of this goes a long way paired with a good mousse and leave in conditioner for extra hold and moisture
Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Coil Sculpting Custard
This is a simple go-to water-based gel for daily styling. I use it for wash n go’s, slick backs, ponytails, and as edge control