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My Go-To’s During Wash Day
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items I live anything dealing with the hair! I’m a natural hair girly ( maybe 4b) and I’ve been doing my hair myself for years! Just some things I’ve come to love and that makes my life so much easier !
Sections
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Shampoos
Conditioners
Styling Products
Deep Conditioners
Styling Tools
Pre-Shampoo / Detangling
Shampoos
These are used to cleanse my scalp and hair! Great for a clarifying cleanse and a moisturizing cleanse! I have recommendations for both!
I've been using this for years! It's extremely moisturizing and I always immediately feel the difference in my hair when I use it.
Essential Moisture Cleanser - Gentle Moisturising Shampoo
This product is super moisturizing and something I use when I need a quick wash, but my hair isn’t quite dirty for an in depth wash day. Convenient for those who wash their hair often!
Curl Quenching Conditioning Co-Wash - Curlsmith
Great Protein treatment. Used when my hair felt a little dry and just needed something more!
Bond Curl Rehab Salve - Curlsmith
This is a cleansing shampoo that gets the job done! This is my staple after I take out a protective style that I’ve had in for awhile! Gets all the dirt out of my hair and I follow up with a moisturizing shampoo!
Curl Cleansing Shampoo - Natural Hair Clarifier - Pattern Beauty
Conditioners
I use these to moisturize my hair in protective styles after I deep condition! Helps keep my hair conditioned until the next wash day!
Great when detangling after a wash. Moisturizes my hair and pairs great with CurlSmiths Essential Moisture Shampoo or Conditioning Cowash Shampoo!
Essential Moisture Conditioner | Curlsmith
I consider this a pretty lightweight conditioner for my hair! I use this when styling and blow drying to make sure my hair has the moisture it needs! Definitely a staple in my routine!
Curly Hair Leave-In Conditioner - Pattern Beauty
Great for a leave-in conditioner! Moisturizing and pretty thick!
African Pride Moisture Miracle Leave-In Cream
Styling Products
I use these products typically after washing and conditioning! These help me achieve my finishing hairstyle! I use these for my twist- outs, braid-outs, wash-n-gos, etc.!
Love this product for my twist outs! Super moisturizing and extremely thick! My hair loves thick products, keeps my hair moisturized throughout the week!
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream - Curlsmith
I love this for styling my hair ( twist- outs / braid-outs). It is super moisturizing , which is something my hair always needs!
Moisture Milk: Hair Moisturizer for Curly Hair - Pattern Beauty
Great heat protectant! I mostly use this before I blow dry as an extra protective layer on my hair! Easy to use because of the spray bottle !
Miracle Shield - Curlsmith
This is pretty much the only mousse I use. I use this for all twist-outs, perm-rod sets, flexi-rod sets, anything where I need a mousse! The hold and shine is amazing and just does great things to my hair!
Silicone Free Curl Mousse: Foam For Curly Hair - Pattern Beauty
Deep Conditioners
I use these products to deeply moisturize and condition my hair. These are usually paired with heat after I wash my hair!
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! It’s the product that sold me on this brand! I could never actually feel the moisture in my hair until I used this deep conditioning. Now I don’t go a wash day without it. More than worth the money!
Double Cream Deep Quencher - Curlsmith
Very thick , moisturizing conditioner! I use this for my deep conditioning and apply heat for 15+ minutes after I wash my hair!
Heavy Conditioner For Thick Curly Hair | PATTERN Beauty
Styling Tools
This product does so well at moisturizing my hair! I use while deep conditioning and it has changed the trajectory of my moisture routine! Especially in the cold winter months when my hair is extremely dry.
Handheld Hair Steamer for Natural Hair Types - Pattern Beauty
My holy grail blow dryer! It dries and diffuses my hair if needed! Easy to use! The attachments don’t come off , which is a BIG plus for me! I use 2 of the 4 attachments eat blow dry !
Blow Dryer for Curly Hair: Diffuser & Other Attachments | PATTERN
Great for parting and easy to store!
Retractable Comb For Curly Hair - Pattern Beauty
Great for deep conditioning your hair! Easy, clean, and easy clean up!
Plastic Caps For Hair - Amazon.com
Pre-Shampoo / Detangling
Extremely great at detangling hair! Use as a pre-shampoo to get out buildup and detangling hair! Creates great slip in the hair so those tangles melt away!
African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo
Night Time Hair Care
These bonnets are great quality, come in various colors, and last a long time! I have multiple colors and they are reversible as well!
Edoneery Satin Silk Bonnet For Curly Hair
Great for putting my hair in sections, ponytails, buns, etc. My hair does not snag and it doesn’t create any breakage on my hair!
Satin Scrunchies - Amazon.com