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Products I Wish I Knew About When I First Started My Curly Hair Journey đź‘‘
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Welcome! If you love looking good, feeling good, and swapping beauty secrets, you are exactly where you need to be. ✨ Growing up East African, I didn't have anyone around to show me how to care for my curly hair. Because I didn’t know what to do with...
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Shampoo and Conditioner
 
Leave-in
 
Hair Mask
 
Gel/Anti-frizz Treatments
 
Hair Bundle
 
Brush

Shampoo and Conditioner

 
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Always use a sulfate free shampoo as a curly hair girl. This is a great hydrating one.
Tgin Rose Water Sulfate Free Hydrating Shampoo 13 oz
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Matching conditioner to the shampoo I posted. I personally like to use conditioners every other wash day. This is a great one!
Tgin Rose Water Frizz Free Hydrating Conditioner 13 oz
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You must use a clarifying shampoo at least once a month to get all the build up out. This is a great one! Instructions on how to use are on the website.
Sephora peptide prep clarifying detox shampoo
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This is a great option if you have looser curls. You should be detoxifying at least once a month.
Detox Shampoo - OUAI
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Not only is this a fantastic product but it also repairs your curls as you're using it. Highly recommend!
N°4CURL Bond Shaper™ Hydrating Curl Shampoo for Coily, Curly and Wavy Hair - Olaplex
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Matching conditioner to the Olaplex shampoo I posted. Great for your hair as it builds and repairs while cleansing.
Mini N°5CURL Bond Shaper™ Hydrating Curl Conditioner for Coily, Curly and Wavy Hair - Olaplex | Sep
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This WHOLE brand is everything. It's what my hair stylist uses at her shop for my curls and I'm obsessed!
Eternal Curls Moisturizing Shampoo - Oribe
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This is the conditioner to the shampoo I posted. This WHOLE brand is everything. It's what my hair stylist uses at her shop for my curls and I'm obsessed!
Eternal Curls Intense Conditioner - Oribe
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Leave-in

 
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I have used this leave-in for a while. If you want something lightweight and for every day use, this is it.
Leave- In Conditioner for Curly & Coily Hair - PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross
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We all know and love Curlsmith. Not for coily hair but if you have wavy/curly hair, use this with some gel and it'll do!
Weightless Air-Dry Leave-in Conditioning Cream - Curlsmith
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Lightweight leave-in that lasts days.
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Butter Cream leave-In Treatment - 10.2 fl oz
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Leaves hair shiny and sleek.
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth Leave-In Conditioning Cream - 10.2 fl oz
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Hair Mask

 
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Another fantastic curly hair treatment mask. Use this once a month or every 3-4 hair wash days to add moisture!
Treatment Mask - PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross
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If you have dry hair and wish to add moisture to your hair wash days, this is the product for you!!
Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask - amika
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TGIN is one of my favorite curly hair brands. This custard can be used as a substitute for leave-in/styling cream. Great ingredients: raw honey and agave nectar.
TGIN HONEY CURLS CUSTARD 12oz
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Gel/Anti-frizz Treatments

 
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This is advertised as a lightweight, all-in-one curl styler for bouncy, glossy, defined, frizz-free waves and curls and trust me it is!
Dream Coat Anti-Frizz Treatment for Curly Hair - COLOR WOW
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This is great for taming your flyaways and those stubborn split ends after straightening your hair.
Pop + Lock Frizz Control + Glossing Serum - COLOR WOW
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Frizz-free mousse.
SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus Frizz-Free Curl Mousse - 7.5 fl oz: Shine Enhancing, Sulfate-Free, Daily Use
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My absoluteeee favorite product! Keeps curls so defined and anti-frizz.
Camille Rose Curl Maker - 12oz
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Hair Bundle

 
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Curly hair set if you’re looking for a good deal. It comes with a leave in conditioner, styling cream and curl gel. Everything you could ever need for styling after a wash.
Curl Cocktail Hair Set - PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross
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Gel, mousse and cream - what more could you want?
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Mini Styling Set: Volumizing, Curl Enhancing, For All Hair Types, Multiple Forms
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Slightly more in this bundle than my other recommendation: Shampoo, Conditioner, Cream, Gel, & Mousse.
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curly Hair Travel Kit - Shampoo, Conditioner, Cream, Gel, & Mousse
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Fantastic shampoo and conditioner.
SheaMoisture Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle for Curly Hair, Coconut Hibiscus Curl & Shine with Fair Trade Shea Butter - 26oz/2pk
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Brush

 
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Good for detangling.
Wet Brush Mini Detangler Hair Brush - Matte Black
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Slightly pricey than the other one but it's more gentle on the hair.
Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Hair Brush - Purple
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Two-way brush for sleeking.
Annie International Easy Style Professional 2 Way Boar Bristle Hair Brush
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THE set for sectioning, smoothing, and baby hairs.
Kitsch Define & Detail Styling Brush Set
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Scalp massager for hair wash days.
Unique Bargains Scalp Massager Shower Hair Brushes with Handle Purple 1 Pc
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For fast, easy blow-dry of your dreams!
Conair Copper Pro Air Thermal Styler
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