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Wash Day Heroes
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items Wash day doesn’t have to feel like a battle. These are my tried-and-true heroes for naturally curly/coily hair. These products have supported my growth, kept my curls healthy, and made the process so much easier. From deep cleansers to rich condition...
Sections
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Cleansers & Shampoos
Conditioners & Masks
Leave-Ins & Detanglers
Styling Heroes
Oils & Sealants
Tools & Accessories
Cleansers & Shampoos
A scalp exfoliant. This shampoo is great if you deal with product buildup or if you're someone who sweats a lot in their scalp. It gently scrubs your scalp clean. PLEASE PAIR IT WITH A HYDRATING SHAMPOO!
Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
After the clarifying shampoo, I follow up with this hydrating shampoo to add moisture back into my hair. This is important to do if you do decide to purchase the clarifying shampoo.
Hydrating Shampoo - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Conditioners & Masks
Believe the hype! These edge drops work well, and I use it on more than just my edges. I cut more than 4 inches off of my hair last year and my hair has grown quicker than I expected!
Restoring Hair & Edge Drops - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
I like to deep condition my hair every time I wash my hair which is typically once a week. I always pair the condition with heat (bagged hair dryer.) I've noticed since using this deep conditioned that my hair has felt softer and I've experienced les...
Moisturizing Deep Conditioner - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Disclaimer: This is not a deep conditioner so make sure you follow the directions for this product. It is not supposed to be used often. If you have any issues with frizz and damage from color-treated hair, this is a good treatment to use for minimal...
Reconstructing Treatment Mask - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Disclaimer: This is a protein treatment so this should not be used often. Please follow the directions to ensure that you receive maximum results. If you deal with a lot of breakage, this treatment will have your hair stronger and healthier looking. ...
Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Leave-Ins & Detanglers
This leave in actually made me a believer! I have thick hair so normally light weight products do not provide me with the moisture that I desire. However, it makes my hair easy to detangle and it is very hydrating.
Fresh To Def Leave-In 8 Oz
Styling Heroes
This gel might be one of my favorite products! It smells great. My curls are defined and long lasting without weighing my hair down. While you can use it by itself, I never have issues with mixing it with other products. My favorite product to mix it...
Big Poppa Defining Gel
Another styler that I use quite often! I love how it defines my curls and gives it the shine and volume that I desire. I never have issues with crunchy or flaky hair. I like to pair it with the Big Poppa gel. However, I have used it alone.
Mousse Def Texture Foam
I prefer thick butters for my hair whenever I do twist outs and braid outs so this is the perfect cream. It gets my hair super soft and moisturized to the point where I don't have to re-apply it often (maybe after 4-5 days)
C.R.E.A.M. Twist & Curl Cream 16oz
I use this cream as an alternative if the C.R.E.A.M. is sold out as it is just as hydrating. My curls are defined and shiny.
Bonita Afro Balm
Oils & Sealants
I'm not usually a huge hair oil person but I love how this oil smells really good and is super lightweight.
Nourishing Hair Oil - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
Tools & Accessories
Not going to lie, this is pretty pricey for a brush. However, I do feel like it is well worth the price. I love that the bristles do not snag on my hair when I am using the brush to detangle my hair. Also, it's super easy to clean.
Vented Paddle Brush - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
If you decide to purchase the Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual, get this reusable bottle for easy mixing and applying the treatment into your hair. Otherwise, you might make a mess lol
Ritual Shaking Vessel - CÉCRED | Ulta Beauty
I use this bonnet dryer whenever I do heated deep conditioner masks and whenever I need a style to be dried within 1 hour... which is often as my hair tends to take forever to dry! I've had this dryer for at least 9-10 years so it lasts pretty longer...
Ionic Soft Bonnet Dryer
I keep at least 3 bonnets at all times: one that I use regularly, one that I use when the other is dirty and needs to be washed and one that stays in my travel case. I like that I can use it with and without protective styles like braids. They also s...
Satin Wide Edge Braid Bonnet
Every now and then, I like to have heated wand curls over heatless ones. I have had this wand curl tool for a very long time and it still does the trick. I don't have to refresh my hair and my wand curls last for a while. It also includes 2 other rep...
3 HD Interchangeable Curl Tool
I wear these heat gloves whenever I am using my wand tool to ensure that I don't get burned. They work well!
Heat Resistant Glove
I like that you can use different attachments depending on what style you are desiring. I personally only use the nozzle, diffuser and brush. I'm too scared to use the volumizer brush due to my hair texture. However, with the attachments that I do us...
Volumizer 4-In-1 Blowout Brush
If you're not getting professional trims or cuts, please use cutting shears. Since I mainly wear my hair curly, I give myself trims every 8-12 weeks. Whenever I do visit my hair stylist for styles that I can't do myself, she compliments me on how wel...
Styling Shears 5.5 Inches
I have every color flexirod there is to create curls for my hair. I like that I don't need bobby pins or clamps to keep them attached. They are uncomfortable to sleep in but the curls are totally worth it lol!
Soft Rollers 10 Pack
I use these perm rods for tighter curls. These tend to last a little longer throughout the week. Sometimes I put them on the ends of my twists/braids.
Long Curved Perm Rods
If I want full curls, I use these larger perm rods for bigger and voluminous curls. These are a little easier to sleep in than the flexirods.
Large Curved Perm Rods
Hair Color
I am a jet black hair lover. I feel that it compliments my skin the best. This is the hair dye that I use, and it ypically lasts a while before the color starts to fade. I like buying it from Sallys because they regularly have bundle sales with the d...
1V Jet Black Permanent Creme Hair Color
I use a brush like this to mix and apply the color to my hair. Pretty durable brush as I haven't had to replace it in years.
Purple Extra Wide Jumbo Tint Brush
Since I already have dark hair, this is the developer that I use. However, I advise you research or visit your local Sallys to ensure that you get the correct developer for your hair needs.
Sensitive Scalp 10 Volume Creme Developer 8 Oz
This is Step 1 and necessary to use with the ion color. I've used other jet black color brands in the past and my hair would be so dry. Since using the ion color brand for the past few years, my hair is more moisturized and less prone to breakage and...
Absolute Perfection Booster Step 1
I use a mixing bowl to ensure that I am pouring the correct amount of developer when I am mixing it with the hair color. I've had my mixing bowl for years.
Purple Hair Color Mixing Bowl