I’ve always had curly hair, but after chemo, it totally changed and felt unmanageable. This list is basically a recreation of my journey back to the curls I love. 💕
Depending on your hair texture, this curl cream is lightweight and I love the smell. My hair is fairly thin after chemo and this cream isn’t too heavy for me.
Curl Talk Defining Cream
I like using mousse with a stronger hold and then scrunching out the cast. This has just the right amount of hold without being too heavy.
Curl Talk Activating Mousse
This is my favorite gel so far. It’s a medium hold, keeps the frizz at bay but allows my hair to feel natural and free.
Curl Talk Sculpting Gel
This brush is a must-have! I keep mine in the shower and brush thru my hair with conditioner in it. That’s almost the only time I brush my hair. 🙃
Define curls – Denman USA
I promise you don’t need super expensive products to make the most of your gorgeous curls.
Curl Care Shampoo $10.99
I don’t think expensive products are necessary, but I do try to stick with products meant for curls. This conditioner is lightweight and smells great. 💕
Curl Talk 3-in-1 Conditioner
This IG account has tons of useful tips and advice. I don’t love Monat products myself, but her tips for wearing your hair curly are great.
Instagram (@thatcurlygirlmonica)
Candace shares lots of tips for curly hairstyles on her IG. They’re almost always quick and easy and look adorable!
Instagram (@curly_candace)
These are my favorite microfiber towels. Make sure you never use terry cloth on your gorgeous curls! These are lightweight and easy to keep on.
Microfiber Towels For Hair
Ok, I’ll be honest. I’m still trying to get used to these! But I know how beneficial they are, and that’s why I’m putting the work in. If you can comfortably wear these on your curls at night, I HIGHLY recommend! They will help cut back on frizz and ...
Curly Hair Bonnet
I typically diffuse my curls because I like them better with a little more volume and this has been my go-to diffuser for the past couple years. 💕