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My Curly Girl Routine

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This is how I ensure that my curls are hydrated, tight and long lasting.
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Pre Shower Routine

This is what I do to detangle my hair and make sure it’s not pulling/ripping out too much
 
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This works best on my hair as I prefer sprays over creams, even if it is a children’s brand. I find it works better than most detangling sprays I’ve used.
Fairy Tales Static-Free Detangling Spray - 12 fl oz
 
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After using the detangling spray I’ll go in with a wide tooth comb and start brushing from the ends of my hair upwards.
Conair Wide Tooth Comb | Dual-Sided Detangling Comb for All Hair
 
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I put this on my scalp and massage it in. I’ll usually leave this on my scalp for 30 minutes to an hour to let the acid get the buildup out of my hair and make my shampoo easier to penetrate through my strands.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Shower Routine

This is how I take care of my curls in the gentlest, non-stripping way possible.
 
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I’ll use this as a first shampoo, I usually double cleanse twice a week and I find that Camille Rose products are very gentle and softening for curls.
Guava Slip Shampoo - Best Detangling Shampoo
 
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Usually once every other week or once a week it’s good to go in with a leave in conditioner. I like this one because, as I said before, Camille Rose products are gentle on curly hair and soften your strands. After about an hour I’ll wash this out and...
Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask - 8oz
 
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After washing my hair mask out I’ll use this Redken Extreme Length Shampoo. Trust me, it works. I’ll massage it in for about two minutes with my hands and a scalp massaging tool.
Extreme Length Shampoo with Biotin
 
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I like a thicker conditioner and I’ve used Bondbars hair mask before, this is great if you want to reduce tearing out too many strands of hair while applying conditioner. I leave it on for about five minutes and do the rest of my routine before washi...
Bonding Conditioner by bondbar
 
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This is another conditioner I’ve been using, and if you’re willing to spend a little more money, this will definitely get you softer results in terms of conditioner. If you’re like me and your hair tends to fall out while applying conditioner, that s...
All Soft Mega Curls Conditioner | Nourishing & Detangling

Post Shower Routine (Styling)

 
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After I’m out of the shower I’ll use this before I start to comb out my hair in order to reduce the amount of hair I lose.
Fairy Tales Static-Free Detangling Spray - 12 fl oz
 
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I’ll use a leave in conditioner after spraying my hair down and reintroducing some moisture in order for my products to stick.
Camille Rose Guava Slip Detangling Moisturize & Frizz Control All Ages ...
 
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This is what holds my curls together perfectly. I’ll do praying hands and rake the product down through my hair and then scrunch it in.
Strictly Curls Mousse | Marc Anthony & Best Sellers
 
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Once all is said and done and my hair is finally dry and curly, I’ll go in with the Kerastase Genesis Serum, using it on my scalp to ensure my scalp remain strength retention and continue to grow and fill in any gaps that might’ve been caused by hair...
Genesis Serum Fortifiant Hair Serum | Kérastase