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Bra Strap Length Natural Hair Products

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After big chopping over 6 YEARS ago and getting my hair past bra strap length, I have acquired a lot of natural hair favs. I have even gone through the infamous  “product junkie” phase, so I have pretty much done it ALL. From shampoos to my favorite hair tools, these are the go-to products I recommend to those close to me
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Deep Conditioners

Deep coniditioners for natural hair wash days

 
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Bakery heaven! My hair is left feeling soft and I love the unique ingredients. Makes hair care fun
Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask
 
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A little goes a long way , leaves my hair feeling soft
tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask Deep Conditioner
 
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Don't let the small container fool you, a little goes a long way with this product. A protein treatment I trust and use monthly to keep my hair strong and healthy
Mielle Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner
 
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An intensive protein treament mask for days when my hair is feeling limp. Smells like blueberries!
Curls Blueberry Bliss Hair Mask - 8 fl oz
 
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Love that it has rosemary
Mielle Rosemary Mint Hair Masque
 
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An OG favorite of mine, gives my hair a moisture boost
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey Hair Masque
 
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Simple yet effective, As I Am always delivers
As Am JBCO Masque Deep Conditioning & Hydration
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Leave Ins

Products to help maintain moisture in type 4 natural hair after wash days

 
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Love to use on my blow dried hair, has humectants like honey & aloe vera juice to keep hair soft
Almond Jai Twisting Butter
 
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Not sticky! A perfect humectant, not a strong scent, but a still nice honey smell
Honey Leave in conditioner for natural hair
 
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Moisture heaven! Love that water is the first ingredient
Curl Love Leave-In Conditioner for Curly Hair
 
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A straight forward every day leave in! love to use when my hair is in its curly state
Rice Water
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Made specifically for the scalp, love the refreshing tingling feel
Rosemary Water
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One of my simple favs!
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Water
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LOVE to use on my blow dried hair, able to keep soft moisture hair without sacrificing length. A little can actually go a long way
Twist Elongating Style Cream
 
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Leaves my hair smelling great! Simple yet effective moisturizer after washing my hair
Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In
 
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I don't use it for drinking, I just put it in a spray bottle and use like a regular leave in! Pure aloe vera juice is a great moisturizer for the hair and an even better humectant
Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Juice -
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Natural Hair Tools

From combs & brushes to hair scarves & jumbo scrunchies

 
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Anti frizz, helps dry my hair fairly quick, BIG enough to hold my hair and wont snap at my hair either!
Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap with Button
 
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Doesn't rip out my hair while detanlging. I am “tender headed” so this makes wash day a breeze
Tangle Teezer Original Detangler Brush
 
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LOVE blow drying my hair with this, gentle on the scalp and low risk for heat damage. I don't have to worry about breakage since I don't need a comb/brush
Reverse-Air Dryer
 
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Extra security when I don't feel like putting on my head scarf or bonnet
Satin Pillowcase with Zipper for Hair & Skin
 
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Keep your hair (and skin) safe from hotel or AirBnb pillows. Love to have this for travels
Travel Satin Pillowcase for Hair & Skin
 
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Great especially if you have high porosity hair! I like to use it for styling wash and go's or to quickly moisturize my hair
Continuous Spray Bottles - Ultra Fine Mist
 
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Love to have to section my hair while in the shower or styling it for blowdrying, wash and go's, etc
12 Pack Hair Clips for Styling Black White

Shampoos

Light to deep clarifying shampoos to use on wash days

 
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I love having rosemary in my hair products to promote hair growth. A quick shampoo treatment helps prevent that overly dry feeling
Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
 
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Has lasted me a long time!
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo
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Affordable Favs

Taking care of your natural curls and coils without breaking the bank

 
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Carried me through my college days lol, a very good ingredient list
Leave-In Conditioner
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VERY underrated, over a GALLONS worth of hair product too. One of my favorite college hair purchases. Aloe Vera on the hair strands and scalp = heaven
Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Juice
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One of my simple yet effective leave ins! Carried me through my college days when budgeting was a necessity
AS I AM JBCO Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Black Owned

Celebrating black owned business all year long

 
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As a low porosity hair person, this protein treatment does a great job of helping to strengthen my coils without that dry feeling
Heal & Renew Intensive Hair Masque
 
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I blow dry my hair quite often, so I like using a heat protectant to help keep my hair healthy and able to revert back on wash day
3-in-1 Shine Booster - Maximum Thermal Protection
 
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Unique ingredients and a gentle yet claryfying shampoo
Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse Shampoo
 
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The founder has always been a fav as a Youtuber, great clarifying shampoo
African Black Soap Shampoo

Hair Oils

 
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Ayurvedic oils are really effective for hair growth, I like to focus it on my edges, especially when wearing tight hairstyles or scarves
Cocoa Nibs + Honey Ultimate Strength Serum
 
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Great ingredient list and doesn't leave a heavy feeling to hair
Multi Use Pure Oil Blend
 
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Love to use on my edges and scalp
Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Oil

Hair Scarves & Scrunchies

 
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Great for protecting your edges and sating your hair safe. Also looks like a stylish jet black wig lol
Evolve Satin Edge Pocket Bonnet, Black
 
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Scrunchies that are actually big enough to hold thick natural hair without worrying about it getting tangled. MUST have
Jumbo Silk Scrunchies
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Just loved having different color options. Fun way to color coordinate with outfits!
Satin Silk Scrunchies, 60 Pack
 
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Not only great to wear out as a hairstyle, but I like to use on my car headrest to protect my hair from breakage
Satin Large Square Head Scarves - 4PCS

Wash Day Heroes

 
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LOVE LOVE LOVE. Wash days have become so much easier. Can detangle my hair with just my hands if I wanted to, I don't even need water. Love that I can detangle before getting into the shower to wash
African Pride Aloe & Coconut Pre-Shampoo