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Curly Girl Guide✨🫧

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curly hair products for the curly girls looking for a new wash and go, shampoos, or general curl care tips
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styling creams

 
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my favorite go-to cream. i’ll use it by itself especially if im on vacation or just on the go and in a rush, letting it air dry. i also use this as the first layer for the rest of my combos for styling
Curl Defining Cream
 
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no words. chefs kiss.
Defining Custard
 
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this is one of my favorite EVER. i tend to combine this with their defining cream, styling upside down and omg amazing
Curl Defining Mousse
 
Refresh & Detangle Spray
 
Styling Cream Curl Definer
 
The Homecurl | Curl-Defining Cream | Fenty Hair
 
Styling Cream for Curly & Natural Hair
 
Silicone Free Curl Mousse: Foam For Curly Hair
 
Palo Santo Lightweight Curl Defining Mousse

holding gels

 
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i use this one to top off my curl cocktails, but not too much depending on the other products i’ve layered before it
Rizos Curls Light Hold Gel (8fl oz / 237ml)
 
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use this with caution!! hard holds can absolute give crunch, which is why i lean more toward the soft hold but if your using this on its own, go for it
Strong Hold Gel
 
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i love this spray for my roots, i tend to flip my hair upside down and spray between strands at my roots before fluffing too
Rizos Curls Alcohol-Free Curl Hair Spray
 
DevaCurl LIGHT DEFINING GEL Soft Hold No-Crunch Styler

diffusers

 
DevaFuser the Diffuser for Curly Hair
 
Blow Dryer for Curly Hair: Diffuser & Other Attachments | PATTERN
 
Defrizzion Dryer & XXL Diffuser
 
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i use this to travel!
Collapsible Hair Diffuser for Drying Curls
 
The Bouncer Diffuser

brushes

 
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LOVE this brush and i have to admit that they work
Volume EdgeLift Brush
 
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LOVE HER
Define EdgeLift Brush
 
Denman Brush
 
Shower Brush: Detangling Brush For Curly Hair
 
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my standard hair brush
Millennial Pink The Ultimate Detangler - Tangle Teezer
 
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the brush i use to blowout my hair (with the fenty hair protective type)
Dryer Oval Blow Out Brush
 
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not my favorite brush, but i do like it
Rizos Curls - Pink Detangling Flexi Brush

shampoos

 
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my favorite shampoo for damaged hair
Guava Shampoo - Gentle Cleanse
 
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my OG shampoo forever
Rizos Curls Hydrating Shampoo (10oz / 296 ml)
 
Core Strength Shampoo for Curly, Wavy & Coily Hair
 
DAMAGE SHIELD pH-Balanced Protective Shampoo
 
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i love this shampoo for some wash days to help really get the gunk and build up out of my scalp and hair
Detox Shampoo
 
Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp & Hair Rinse
 
Water Works Clarifying Shampoo for Curly Hair

hair masks/deep conditioners

 
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this is my top 3 favorite hair mask. it’s great especially for damaged ends from heat or just damage in general
Mascarilla de Guava
 
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this is my tride and true hair mask and got me through my hair transitioning phase after a big chop and repairing my heat damaged hair
Vitamin C Hair Repair Mask
 
Breakage Barrier Hair Mask
 
Rizos Curls Deep Conditioner (10oz / 296 ml)
 
Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask
 
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i love this leave in especially if i’m not really going to be styling my curls and i’ll be keeping them in french braids or buns
KNOT TODAY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
 
The Comeback Kid Instant Damage Repair Treatment Bond Builder
 
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if your hair is dry, this is that girl
The Richer One Moisture Repair Deep Conditioner
 
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love this product for a blow out, even with the fenty hair protective type heat protectant
Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL
 
PATTERN - Breakage Barrier Hair Mask

oils

 
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i love this oil for shine!
Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Anti-Frizz Hair Oil
 
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i use this oil combined with two others usually, or alone at times leaving them in my hair for about an hour and massaging my scalp before wash
Biotin & Peptide Anti-Hair Fall Scalp & Hair Oil 2 oz
 
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i love this one for stimulating growth
Curls - Blueberry + Mint Hair and Scalp Strengthening Oil (120ml/4oz)
 
NEW Strength Oil for Hair, Scalp & Body: Fortifying Lavender & Flaxseed
 
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i used a sample of this and ended up really liking it, i do think it’s great for shine
Molecular Repair Hair Oil With Anti-Frizz Benefits | K18Hair
 
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i used this serum because my hair was so incredibly damaged while keeping up with my masks and treatments and it was such a good aid in repair, i still use it to keep my growth consistent and healthy!
Hair Serum
 
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of course the classic olaplex oil, also a staple in most hair routine. while it is a great oil, i wouldn’t it put it at the top for shine but definitely good quality oil for fluffing out the curls and breaking cast
OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Hair Oil™ for Soft, Shiny Hair
 
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i love this oil for my scalp as well, mixing it with two others and massaging it in.
Rosemary Oil Strengthening Hair & Scalp Drops
 
Hair Oil - Aceite de Moska | Shop Now
 
Curl Manifesto Huile Sublime Repair Hair Oil
 
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love this for shine!! and the oil also has added heat protect in it
Honey Infused Hair Oil
 
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LOVE this biotin line for healthy scalp and growth
Hair Lengthening Treatment Serum
 
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love this through out my hair, root to end once it’s dried and fluffed out
Nourish Oil for Hair, Scalp & Body
 
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now, you don’t necessarily HAVE to use a scalp massager but it is useful. i personally have this one but any works. i also like to use my finger pads to massage the oil in too then this, especially when i flip my hair upside down
Rizos Curls - Pink Scalp Massage Brush
 
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as someone who fell victim to the shedding caused by slick backs, this helped a lot so i continue to work it into my oil routine but on its own
Lightweight Scalp Serum for Thinning Hair - NUTRAFOL

heat protectants!!!

 
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the best heat protectant EVER when i straighten my hair. it leaves it so smooth, so perfect, and i personally love the smell
The Protective Type Frizz-Smoothing Heat Protectant Styling Cream
 
Hair Primer - Guava Rescue Spray
 
Heat Protectant Spray for Curly Hair
 
Heat Protection Multivitamin Leave-In

slick backs

 
Eco Style Coconut Oil Styling Gel - Moisturizes
 
Diane 100% Nylon Bristle Styling Brush for Men
 
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my favorite strong hold edge control ever
Edge Fixer Hair Styling Gel
 
Edge Control Tool - Edge Comb, Brush & Styler
 
The Controlling Type Hair-Thickening Edge Control Gel
 
The Side Stick 3-in-1 Edge Styling Tool | Fenty Hair
 
Strong Hold Gel For Curly Hair

style accessories

 
PATTERN - Hair Clip
 
Kitsch Satin Scrunchies for Women – No Crease
 
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this little hair accessory is super cute for a messy but bouncy curl up day
Kitsch Gold Metal French Hair Pin