I have Type 3B/C curly hair. It is dry and often unruly. This list stems from years of trial-and-error (including a mistep into doing keratin on my hair, which took years to recover from) and finally coming to a place of accepting my curly hair and w...
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Curly hair protection
Curly wash day staples
Styling for my curly moods
Hair accessories
Heat styling
Curly hair protection
I honestly can't go back after discovering how much better my hair behaves when I engage in nightly hair protection!
A satin pillowcase has been a game changer. Sometimes I even bring one with me when I travel!
Kitsch | Satin Pillowcase
Excellent for a non-creasing hair pineapple at bedtime!
Kitsch | Pillow Scrunchies
This cap really blocks out moisture! And I find the bow really cute.
Kitsch | Bow Shower Cap
Curly wash day staples
I've tried so, so many shampoos and conditioners… most shampoos end up being way too drying, EVEN if they are marketed for curly or dry/damaged hair. For example, the MoroccanOil Moisture Repair line was recommended to me on a curly hair Reddit, but ...
This shampoo is SO gentle, while still effectively cleansing. Unbeatable, imo.
Bounce Curl | Gentle Clarifying Shampoo
This conditioner leaves my hair so SILKY soft!
Bounce Curl | Ayurvedic Deep Conditioner
This shampoo is magically cleansing AND gentle!
Curlsmith | Core Strength Shampoo
The instructions say to use this before shampooing, but I always use it after and it does wonders for my hair. I notice my curls stay intact for longer, and my hair doesn't get as frizzy after wash day.
Curlsmith | Bond Curl Treatment Salve
Styling for my curly moods
I usually apply this on my wet, freshly washed hair before applying shampoo. I notice that I have less hair breakage/split ends since I've started using this serum.
I was reminded why I like this gel when I recently ran out of it and tried using another one I had lying around. Immediate regrets. Turns out my hair just really loves the Olaplex gel. It leaves my hair managable without needing SO much gel to create...
Olaplex | No.10 Curl Defining Frizz Reducing Hair Gel
This brush is the best for curl definition!
Bounce Curl | Define EdgeLift Brush
Damn, my hair gets so soft after using this!
Dream Coat for Curly Hair
Hair accessories
I know claw clips are a thing again, but I find the traditional ones to be overly bulky and are also not conducive to comfortable driving, so I much prefer these sturdy flat clips!
Kitsch | Flat Lay Claw Clips
Amazing for a quick & elegant look!
Camila Paris | Small Tortoise Shell Hair Comb
So cute for work!
J.Crew Factory | Faux-leather Bow Barrettes (set of 2)
Heat styling
Works like a dream on my 3B/C frizzy hair. I don't use it often because I am really leaning into my curls, so I use it maybe a few times a year.
