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Wavy Hair Favorites – Best Serums, Masks & Styling Tools

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A curated list of my top tried-and-true hair products for strong, frizz-free, voluminous waves. My hair is 2A/2B — medium thickness, color-treated, and frizz-prone — so everything here works for hydration, repair, and defining soft waves without heav...
Whether you’re building a routine from scratch or swapping out your go-to’s, this list will help you create healthy, easy-to-style hair that feels as good as it looks. 
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Oils/Serums

These are my go-to oils and serums for smoothing frizz, sealing in moisture, and protecting from heat without weighing down my waves. Perfect for dry ends and healthy shine, especially for medium to fine wavy hair types.

 
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My holy grail heat protectant + bonding oil in one. Lightweight and repairs ends fast. Makes my hair really soft and controls the frizz, and can be used as a heat protectant.
No. 7 Bonding Frizz Reduction & Heat Protectant Hair Oil
 
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Smells amazing, seals in shine, and softens without greasiness.
Mini Honey Infused Hair Oil
 
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A luxe multitasker — keeps my hair sleek and nourished all day.
Elixir Ultime Refillable Hydrating Hair Oil
 
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Lightweight and refreshing; helps with scalp health and hair growth support.
1.0 oz Scalp Serum - Divi | Ulta Beauty

Hair Masks

Weekly treatments that hydrate, repair, and strengthen damaged or color-treated hair. These masks are great for 2A/2B waves that need extra moisture without heaviness or buildup.

 
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Protein-moisture balanced, great weekly mask for wave definition and strength.
Therapy Session Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
 
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Best for color depositing without damage. Leaves hair super soft. I like the espresso and mocha colors. It lasts 2-6 washes for me.
Mocha Latte Color + Clenditioner - Keracolor | Ulta Beauty
 
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A must if you bleach, color, or heat style. Repairs and seals damage quickly.
Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5 Minute Liquid Mask - Redken | Ulta Beauty

Styling Products

These styling essentials help fight frizz, define waves, and keep my hair soft and touchable. I look for multitasking products that work on damp or dry hair and layer well together.

 
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Best all in one product for heat styling/leave in. This is my go to when I blow out my hair. Use this as a styling cream/leave-in. It controls frizz and protects from styling damage.
No.6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair Cream - OLAPLEX | Ulta Beauty
 
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Best leave in multi-purpose 10 in 1 product! I always have this in my collection and have repurchased so many times. Affordable holy grail! Leave-in, detangler, heat protectant all in one.
All Eyes On Me 10-in-1 Hair Perfector - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
 
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My favorite for root volume and bounce — light texture, no crunch. Volumizing dry shampoo and smells amazing! I love the travel sizes for on the go touch ups.
Plump For Joy Volumizing Mousse - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty

Wavy/Curly Hair

Curl-enhancing products that bring out the best in loose, wavy textures. These are perfect for 2A–2B hair types looking for definition, bounce, and soft hold without crunch.

 
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Defines without stickiness, perfect for loose, wavy texture.
6.0 oz Curl Talk Defining & Frizz Taming Hair Cream - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
 
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Soft, buildable mousse that gives volume and enhances curls.
7.0 oz Curl Talk Curl Activating Hair Mousse - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty
 
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Lightweight gel for definition without the crunch — great for layering over curl cream.
6.0 oz Curl Talk Frizz Control Hair Sculpting Gel - Not Your Mother's | Ulta Beauty

Styling Tools

The tools I use to style faster and protect from heat damage — from drying to curling to waving. Ideal for effortless looks and healthy hair, even with frequent styling.

 
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AMAZING 10/10 this drys my hair SO FAST and the diffuser is amazing - I love that I can curl and dry my hair at the same time. I LOVE this and it replaced my brow dryer and Revlon brush. I bought my mom one too its soooooo good!! Worth every dollar! ...
FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System - Shark Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Amazing quality curling iron! The barrel heats up super fast and the size is ideal. Pro level tools. Great for smooth, soft curls or beachy waves. Doesn’t pull or snag.
1-1/4" Pro Artist 24K Gold Collection Extended Barrel Curling Iron - Hot Tools | Ulta Beauty
 
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My fav tool for quick wavy hair look on bad hair days this always saves me! Use when I want extra texture or mermaid waves — quick, easy, and long-lasting.
Pro Artist 24K Gold 3 Barrel Hair Waver - Hot Tools | Ulta Beauty