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Low Porosity Hair Products šŸŒ€(Hydration + Definition for Curly & Coily Textures)

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Struggling with dry, low porosity hair? These are the exact products I trust to keep my 3b/3c/4a curls hydrated, defined, and healthy — without heavy buildup. Perfect for curly and coily textures looking for moisture, growth support, and easy styling...
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Deep Conditioners-Conditioners-Bond Treatments-ProteinšŸŒ€

For years, I struuuuuu-ggled with my hair. I was/am an avid YouTube watcher. I watched so many hair ā€œinfluencers, recommending this - recommending that. It was frustrating and annoying. Until I came across a video talking about porosity level. Then t...

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When I want my curls nice and juicy and shiny. This is what I reach for. I alternate this with other deep conditioners once a week. I use my blow dryer to deep condition and my hair comes out hydrated and soft to the touch #lowporosityhair #blackwoma...
Deep Repair Masque
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Bond Repairs! I don’t care what what anyone tells you! Use a bond repair. Especially if you are a heat tools natural hair girly. Bond repairs aide in helping the bonds NOT to break in your hair. They mimick the natural bonds in your hair. Especially ...
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Protein. Let me be very clear. Protein should only be used after straightening or using heat tools on your hair. There is no need to use protein like using moisture. You are going to break your hair. I specifically use protein for after using my heat...
Sally Beauty
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I use before my silk press ( I am NOT a straight natural, the ONLY reason I blow out and straighten my hair is to trim my ends. And I trim my ends every 4-6 months) My favorite for hydrated curls but strong curls. And is great for low porosity hair
Silicone Mix BambĆŗ
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Shampoo & Conditioner

When I tell you product build-up is the enemy for your low porosity tresses. It is the ā€œdevilā€ šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£šŸ¤£ But no. Seriously. Make sure you are either washing your low porosity hair. Once a week or bi-weekly, whatever works for you. These are my holy-gr...& Conditioners to remove product buildup-up & moisturize efficiently.

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Hello Hydration. Exactly what the name says. Hydration. I love the shampoo & conditioner pack. Definitely a better value for your pockets.
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If your curls tangle easily. Or if it’s dry and close to matting. THIS!!! This is what you NEED. Its creamy, has great slip (rich enough to get through your curls.) and hair cuticle is hydrated. Also gives a beautiful sheen to the hair
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Your Clarifying Bestie!!!! 4UbyTia Clarifying Shampoo. Maybe it’s just me but I feel like this shampoo also hydrates my hair. Like a 2 in 1. My hair is soft but it’s also C-L-E-A-N. No residue left behind. Try it and tell me if I’m wrong
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If you have NEVER heard of, the Doux (pronounced, the Do) bay-beeeee. I am here to put you on. I remember the day I came across this Black-Owned Business. The Owner, Mrs. Maya Smith came up on my YouTube channel feed. And my first thought was, ā€œOh, G...Ā Yeah. Put it in your cart šŸ›’
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Taaaaa-raaaaaaaaaji!!!!!! Taraji P Henson’s, Never Salty hair scrub. I love this. It’s minty, soothing, tingling feeling. This is so good. Before I care about my hair strands. My scalp comes first. ALWAYS!!! Some may disagree with me but IDC!!! I wan...
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So I color my hair once a year. I haven’t done it in a while because I’m still mastering (I’ve come up with new techniques on how I straighten my hair) on straightening my hair. And I honestly don’t like doing to much and stressing my hair out. But w...
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Stylers

When styling. I love simple. Straight-to-the-Point products. I hate fussing over my hair. I just want a weekly style and call it a day. These are the stylers I live, swear by.Ā 

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Another, the Doux product. I have a lot more ya’ll šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ no shame. There mousse is wonderful. You can use it multiple ways. Wash $ Gos, Heat, braid-ous, twist-outs. Whatever your hairstyling desires are. This mousse holds them so well. I personally li...
THe doux Mousse Def
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Wash & Gos. These are so classic. We have definitely come a long way when it comes to styling products for our wash and gos. I remember the days, when all we had was conditioner. I still do that method sometimes, especially when I’m being lazy šŸ˜‚...
Curl Enhancing Smooth and Curl Defining Gel
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Talk Ā about hydration and moisture. This is the Doux C.R.E.A.M cream.perfect for twist-outs and braid-outs. Very nice hold. This cream has a beautiful consistency. Just be careful not to add too much. Product build up.
The doux C.R.E.A.M Braid and Twist cream
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Another mousse that I have been going gaga over. This is newer in my curly collection. I’ve been really enjoying this but I just wish this mousse had a little more fluff to it. This mousse is more on the watery side. But nonetheless, I still like it ...
Shea Moisture Frizz Free Mousse
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Edge Control

For that sleek, classy look. Whether for work (come on! Ā It’s not just me, Ā where you want that slight, messy, effortless look bun, high puff look) day/night party, family get together. Whatever. Here are my edge controls that I highly trust and recommend.Ā 

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Specifically use this JUST for your base!! I’m telling you. If you don’t, you are going to be mad about your edges curling within 2 hours. Especially if you live in a hotter climate like myself. So! I recommend you just use this for your base when yo...
The doux Edge and Braid Gel
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NOW THIS!!!! This is for your edges. This is the Doux ā€œSwag Gooā€. Perfect hold, no flaking. I have tested this edge control two ways. Just laying it on my edges. I luv in FL 🌓and it gets very hot 🄵 ā˜€ļøhere. Held up very well. Then I tried it with th...
The doux- Swag Goo
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Kiss Edge Fixer……..Chef’s šŸ‘©šŸ½ā€šŸ³ freaking kiss!!! I couldn’t find my specific one that I use (Red Apple šŸŽ) but I also like the strawberry. These are scented edge controls. The scent doesn’t linger but ear me. This is one of the best edge controls t...
Edge Fixer
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Hands šŸ™ŒšŸ½down my #1 FAVORITE edge control. The hold is incredible. I use this specifically for my edges and as a base for my braids (box braids, Senegalese twist, boho box braids. My protective styles lasts for weeks with this edge control. I can ev...
JC’s Edge and Braid Gel

Hair Grease

Hair Grease has gotten a bad reputation for whatever reason over the last 10 years or so. But I don’t do what everybody else does. I stick took my roots. My Mama did my hair this way. My Auntie and My Grandmother. These are my favorite hair greases t...Ā 

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I remember as a child. My Mom, Auntie and Grandma using Blue Magic to care for my hair. Back to the basics.
Blue Magic Hair & Scalp Conditioner
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Between this one and the Blue. My Mither always had this on hand for me and my sister.
Blue Magic Hair & Scalp Conditioner
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I’ve used Softee but not this one. Have you? Do you like it or do you use another?
Softee Indian Hemp Hair & Scalp Dressing

Water-based Leave-ins

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New, New. To the spray. Not JBCO lol
As I Am JBCO Water
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Looking forward to using both of these.
As I Am Rice Water