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Curly Hair Diaries
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items My curly hair favorites, tested on my long, thick curls. From wash-day staples and deep cleansers to styling creams, gels, mousses and tools, this list includes the products that help me achieve definition, volume and lasting hold. I’m sharing my hon...
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Wash Day 🫧
Styling My Curls 💧
Wash Day 🫧
The shampoo, conditioner, masks, and treatments that keep my curls healthy from the start.
I've repurchased this shampoo because it gives my curls a clean, refreshed start without leaving them feeling stripped. As someone with naturally curly hair, I want my scalp to feel clean while still keeping my curls hydrated, and this strikes that b...
Shampoo & Conditioner
This is one of my favorite conditioners for keeping my curls soft, hydrated, and easy to detangle. It gives my thick hair the moisture it needs without feeling heavy, and my hair always feels smoother and more manageable after every wash. Whether I'm...
Hair Conditioner - OUAI
Perfect for defining curls without that stiff, crunchy feeling. Gives my curls soft, touchable hold while helping with frizz and keeping definition intact.
RIZOS CURLS | Curl Custard
A multitasking staple for my curls—hydrates, smooths, helps control frizz, adds shine, and protects against heat. Perfect for simplifying my routine whether I’m wearing my curls natural or heat styling.
RIZOS CURLS | Heat Protection Multivitamin Leave-In
Styling My Curls 💧
Everything I use to style my curls from leave-ins and creams to gels, mousses, foams, and finishing products. These are the products I reach for to achieve defined, bouncy curls with volume, hold, and minimal frizz, all tested on my long, thick curly...
This is one of my favorite styling creams when I want soft, defined curls without weighing them down. It helps tame frizz, adds moisture, and leaves my curls feeling touchable instead of crunchy. I love that my curls still have movement while looking...
LOVE CURL Cream Curl-defining moisturizing cream for curly hair
When I want extra volume, this is the foam I reach for. It gives my curls noticeable lift at the roots while still keeping them defined and soft. I love that it adds body without weighing my hair down, especially on days when I want my curls to look ...
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
One of those products that makes my curly hair routine feel a little easier 🌀 It gives me hydration, definition and frizz control in one step while keeping my curls soft and touchable instead of crunchy or weighed down.
Rizos Curls 6-in-1 Styling Cream 7.7 fl. oz.
This is the product I reach for when I want a little more hold without making my curls feel stiff. I especially love it when I'm styling looser curls because it helps them stay defined longer while still looking soft and natural. It gives me great de...
Defining Custard
A great one when I want soft, defined curls without weighing them down 🌀 It gives my curls moisture and definition while keeping them bouncy and touchable—perfect for a more natural, effortless curl day.
Multicultural Curls - Hair Lotion
My go-to when I need extra hold and frizz control without sacrificing my curl pattern 🌀 It helps lock in definition and keeps my curls looking more polished while still giving me that soft, bouncy finish.
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Frizz Control Gel
When my curls need hydration and definition, this is one of the creams I trust. It helps bring my curl pattern to life while keeping frizz under control, and I love that it doesn't leave my hair feeling heavy or sticky. My curls always feel soft, bou...
RIZOS CURLS | Curl Defining Cream
This is one of my favorite mousses when I want defined curls without sacrificing volume. It gives my curls lightweight hold, helps control frizz, and never leaves my hair feeling crunchy. I love how soft and bouncy my curls look after diffusing, maki...
RIZOS CURLS | Curl Defining Mousse 6.8 oz
I've tried a lot of styling wands for taming flyaways, and this is the only one that's consistently worked for me. It keeps my baby hairs in place without making them feel stiff or flaky, and the hold actually lasts throughout the day. Whether I'm we...
RIZOS CURLS | Sleek Styling Cream + Taming Wand
Perfect when my curls need a little extra moisture and definition. The rich cream helps shape and smooth my curls while keeping them soft, juicy and defined—especially good when I want a more moisturized curl day.
PATTERN BEAUTY - Strong Hold Gel