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A length retention routine for type 4 curls, coils & kinks 🌀

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Hair is always growing, but you only see length if your ends are healthy and not breaking off. This length retention routine for type 4 hair focuses on keeping the hair you grow by minimizing breakage, dryness, and damage. Wash your hair at least onc...
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Step 1 | Pre-Poo

A pre-poo (short for pre-shampoo treatment) is something you apply to your hair before shampooing. The goal is to protect and nourish your hair before it goes through the cleansing process, which can sometimes strip away natural oils.

 
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If your scalp is itchy and irritated or you have product build up, use this on your scalp and give yourself a gentle massage. The glycolic acid and fermented tea are so soothing.
BIOLAGE Scalp Sync Purifying Scalp Concentrate for All Scalp Types
 
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If your scalp and hair feel limp and dry, a hot oil treatment is just what you need. Shea Butter is non-comedogenic and your hair will thank you!
Penny Lane Organics Shea Butter
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Cold-pressed olive oil is an ancient remedy that stands the test of time. A must have when oiling your hair.
Terra Delyssa Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 
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I can't say enough good things about castor oil! It cures everything. Penetrates deeper than any other oil in the world!
Organic Castor Oil
 
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A balm that feels like recovery in jar
Kreyòl Essence Scalp Care Pre-Shampoo Haitian Shea Butter Treatment

Step 2 | Clarifying Shampoo

A clarifying shampoo is a deep-cleansing shampoo designed to remove buildup from your hair and scalp. It will open the cuticle and allow water in. Over time, regular shampoos might not fully remove buildup, which can leave your hair looking dull, fee...

 
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The PERFECT reset for an irritated, inflamed scalp. This will calm your scalp and make your hair squeaky clean without stripping your strands.
BIOLAGE Scalp Sync Calming Shampoo for Dry or Sensitive Scalp
 
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African Black Soap & I go together real bad!
Melanin Haircare African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo
 
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Feels so refreshing and is budget friendly!
Renpure Apple Cider Vinegar & Aloe Clarify and Shine ...

Step 3 | Moisturizing Shampoo

FirsMoisturizing shampoo is designed to hydrate and nourish the hair while cleansing it. It's especially helpful for dry, damaged, curly, or textured hair, which tends to lose moisture more easily. Use after a clarifying shampoo to allow water and hy... 

 
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My personal favourite moisturizing shampoo for ALL hair types. My curls love this and it smells DIVINE!
MATRIX Food For Soft Hydrating Shampoo
 
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I've been using this for years and it's never let me down! You'll notice a difference after one wash.
JOICO Moisture Recovery Shampoo
 
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A formula your curls will love!
BIOLAGE Ultra Hydrasource Shampoo
 
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A budget friendly dose of moisture for your curls
Renpure Castor Oil & Moringa Shampoo

Step 4 | Bonding Treatment

This step is great for rebulding the internal bonds of your hair—specifically the disulfide bonds that give hair strength, structure, and elasticity. Use after shampooing for best results. 

 
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This worked so well I wish I started using this sooner! A product that really delivers on its promise.
REDKEN Acidic Bonding Concentrate Intensive Treatment
 
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An affordable option that my curls love!
L'Oréal Paris Hair Expertise Bond Repair Rescue Pre- ...
 
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Bond repair & deep condition all in one.
SheaMoisture Amla Oil Bond Repair Masque
 
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Probably the best bond repair on the market.
K18 Professional Molecular Repair Hair Mask

Step 5 | Detangling/Hydrating Conditioner

A hydrating detangling conditioner will add moisture to your hair and help remove tangles and knots—making hair easier to comb or brush, especially when it’s wet and fragile. This step seals the moisture added in from shampooing. 

 
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This conditioner has so much slip! A staple in my routine.
MATRIX Food For Soft Detangling Hydrating Conditioner
 
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An oldie but goodie! This right here is hydration in a bottle.
JOICO Moisture Recovery Conditioner
 
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Another great option for curly hair!
BIOLAGE Ultra Hydra Source Conditioner
 
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A great formula at an even better price
Renpure Castor Oil & Moringa Curl Enhancing Conditioner

Step 6 | Deep Condition or Protein Treatment

Deep Conditioner vs. Protein Treatment 
 They’re both intensive hair treatments, but they serve different purposes depending on what your hair needs: moisture or strength. A deep conditioner is a moisture-focused treatment designed to deeply hydrate, soften, and smooth the hair. A protein t...

 
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My only issue with this is it dosent come in a bigger bottle! 10/10
JOICO Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm
 
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Amazing at bringing limp hair back to life!
Joico K Pak Deep Penetrating Reconstructor For Damaged Hair
 
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If you only get one product from this entire routine, let it be this!
MATRIX Food For Soft Rich Hydrating Treatment Mask

Step 7 | Leave in Conditioner

Try these post-wash to to provide ongoing hydration, softness, and protection throughout the day.

 
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I will NEVER be without this. My all time favorite leave in conditoner.
SheaMoisture Amla Oil Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner
 
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A must for dry, high porosity hair
Camille Rose Honey Hydrate
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Great for all hair types
Kinky-Curly, Knot Today, Natural Leave In / Detangler
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A divine blend of oat milk, coconut and fair trade olive oils to protect, hydrate and add shine
Goddess Hair Moisturiser

Step 8 | Styling

 These products help you achieve and maintain your hairstyle—whether that's sleek and smooth, big and voluminous, curly and defined, or anything in between.

 
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A great way to protect your ends from breakage
SheaMoisture Bonding Oil with Amla
 
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I love using this to protect my hair before blow dry and add shine again after
Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
 
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Scalp serums keep your hair happy between washes. This one if my fav!
Kreyòl Essence Save Our Scalp Serum
 
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The best for keeping frizz at bay!
Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Oil Treatment
 
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Hydration & heat protection all in one. This works like a dream!
MATRIX Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
 
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The best curl cream I've ever used!
Kreyòl Essence Haitian Moringa Oil OMG Curl Crème
 
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The only oil I'll leave on my scalp!
Kreyòl Essence Haitian Black Castor Oil - Original
 
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Excellent at repairing damage and strengthening hair
K18 Molecular Repair Oil
 
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This will keep your hair smelling amazing all day
Moroccanoil Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
 
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My favourite hot tool! This works wonders on my natural hair & extentions. Dries my hair quickly without damaging my delicate strands.
Shark FlexStyle® Air Styling & Drying System