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Best Hair Products I Actually Use and Love

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My most frequently asked question is, "What products do you use on your hair?" Here's my answer! I've carefully curated a list of the hair care products and brands I personally use and trust. Whether you're looking to hydrate, repair damage, fight fr...
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Hair Products and Tools I use for Twistouts

People are always asking me what products do I use for my hair. So I've curated a list of products and brands that I use.

 
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This is my favorite go to gel for twist outs or refreshing my curls
Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Curling Gel 15oz
 
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My first step to my twist out after washing is a leave in conditioner. This is one of my favorites to use.
Camille Rose Curl Love Leave-In Conditioner
 
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This is the last step to my twist out. Seal it with some Jamaican Black Castor Oil.
Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil 4oz
 
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This is the 2nd step I take when doing a twist out. I add this styling cream after the leave in conditioner.
12.0 oz Coconut & Hibiscus Smoothie Curl Enhancing Cream - SheaMoisture | Ulta Beauty
 
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After my wash I this is one of my go to conditioners. I love it because it is a humectant that is formulated to rescue dry, brittle hair.
33.8 oz Humectress Ultimate Moisture Conditioner - Nexxus | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is one of the top two hair gels I love to use when I'm doing a twist out or refreshing my curls.
Camille Rose Curl Maker Defining Gel 12oz
 
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One of my favorite leave in conditioners. It's great for course dry hair.
8.0 oz Fast Food Leave-On Conditioner - AG Care | Ulta Beauty
 
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Whenever I want to lay them edges down. This works wonders. I love it.
INFRASTRUCTURE Structurizing Pomade - AG Care
 
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Deep Condition on a budget. This is top tier.
Aussie Miracle Moist with Avocado & Jojoba Oil, Paraben Free 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner: Hydration & Detangling, 16 fl oz
 
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I think this styling cream is my most favorite product to use as part of my twistout routine. This is what I used in my hair for my profile photo.
Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter - 8 oz
 
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This edge control gel name speaks for itself. She keeps them edges in place. She is definitely bomb.
She Is Bomb Edge Control 3.5oz (3 Pack)
 
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This shampoo does not strip my hair after a wash. It cleans and moisturizes it.
Palmers Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Hair Shampoo, 13.5 Oz..
 
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When I'm twisting my hair after a wash it drys pretty fast. I need my hair to be wet or damp when I'm adding my products before twisting. This continuous mist spray bottle is the perfect tool to use alongside styling my hair.
Aquableu Continuous Mist Spray Bottle 6.76oz
 
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This leave in condtioner feels like it truly moisturizes my hair.
FAST FOOD Leave-On Conditioner - AG Care
 
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So this product is made to make your curls pop with a good hold. I initially wanted to try it that way but ended up using it with a leaving conditioner and twisting my hair. My twistout has lasted much longer with this gel hold. I can't wait to test ...
Watch & Sea Curl Poppin Jelly, 12 OZ
 
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Sometimes I will just use the conditoner to co-wash my hair.
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle - 22.4 fl oz: Paraben-Free, For All Hair Types, Apple Scent
 
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I tried this product a few days ago and I loved it. I used it as a detangler before I washed. It's a pre-poo and post-poo. I had so much product in my hair I pretty much used it as a co-wash rinsing it out. I fingered comb every strand with the produ...
Watch & Sea Any Tangles 3-Way Flourishing Pre & Post Poo Conditioner, 8 OZ

Hair Gel that I consistently use

 
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This is my #1 go-to gel! It doesn’t leave white flakes or dry out my hair. Instead, it leaves my hair feeling soft, and refreshed. Whenever my style needs a quick touch-up, all I need is a little gel and a retwist!
Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Don't Shrink Curl Gel
 
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This is one of the top two hair gels I love to use when I'm doing a twist out or refreshing my curls.
Camille Rose Curl Maker Defining Gel 12oz
 
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This edge control gel name speaks for itself. She keeps them edges in place. She is definitely bomb.
She Is Bomb Edge Control 3.5oz (3 Pack)
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