As a lifelong curly girl I've tried ALL THE THINGS to tame my mop. These are my favs.
This book saved my life! I've had it on my shelf since the early 2000's and although it's falling apart, I still use it as a reference. Truly made a huge difference in learning how to manage my curls.
Curly Girl: The Handbook
I have a LOT of curly hair and this is one of the only products that defines my curls and keeps it looking thick. My strands are thin but I have enough hair for three people. When I use this that ramps up to five! Try it!
My hair stylist gave me a bag of samples of this product for my breaking post menopausal hair. It's worked wonders for my breakage in just two weeks! I'm sold.
Moisture Rescue Mask - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
I don't often use a brush on my curly hair but when it gets knotty this is an excellent tool to use when it's wet in the shower.
My hair stylist gave me some samples and all of these products helped my hair with breakage. I especially love the protector spray.
TRUSS Hair Care & Hair Tools in Here for Every Beauty
Aussie products are always a win-win! Cheap, cheerful, smell damn good, and always effective on my curls. When I travel from the US to the UK I always know I can find Aussie products abroad so they're my easy travel go-to.
Aussie Miracle Curls: 6-Piece Set - perfect gift!
Morrocan Oil products are my splurge. This frizz-free cream totally kills “most” of the frizz in my dried-out shrub of a mane. Not too many products can do that but this one does. Give it a go.
Intense Curl Cream - Moroccanoil | Ulta Beauty
Whoa! This is the BOMB! Smooth, smells food, and eliminates frizz while putting my curls in order.