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My Curly Girl Routine
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items This is how I ensure that my curls are hydrated, tight and long lasting.
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Pre Shower Routine
Shower Routine
Post Shower Routine (Styling)
Pre Shower Routine
This is what I do to detangle my hair and make sure it’s not pulling/ripping out too much
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
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
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
This might be a little funny, but I’ve been making flax seed gel for the last 4 weeks and it’s helped my hairs elasticity and curl pattern so much. All you need are about 3 tablespoons of flax seeds and 2 cups of water. Once your water starts to boil...
Best Sellers In Flax Seed - Walmart
Shower Routine
This is how I take care of my curls in the gentlest, non-stripping way possible.
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
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
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
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
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
On occasion, when I feel like my scalp has too much build up, I like to go in lightly with this Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo. Just be careful, because it can feel a bit stripping of your hairs natural oils, but it’ll thoroughly clean your scalp in the ...
Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo
Post Shower Routine (Styling)
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
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 ...
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
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
While I do love Camilla Rose, I’ve found that my curls are absolutely loving this Super Milk Conditioning Hair Primer. I don’t know if it’s the natural ingredients or what, but it forces my hair to form ringlets even when I’m brushing my hair out! Al...
Super Milk Conditioning Hair Primer
I’ve only recently started dipping my toe into the world of Cecred but it is a game changer for your hairs health. I’ve been applying this all throughout my hair but focusing mainly on the crown of my head and I’ve definitely noticed a lot of healthi...
Restoring Hair & Edge Drops - CÉCRED - Ulta Beauty
If you’re like me and your curls are frizzy then this, out of all the oils I’ve tried so far, works the best in my opinion. You only need a light amount, especially if you have finer/thin hair, and it’ll last all day no matter rain or shine.
2.0 oz Ghost Weightless Hair Oil - Verb - Ulta Beauty