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The Curly Cutie Catalogue

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I have been natural for 13 years now. Newer naturalistas always ask me what I do to get it like this. Next to a detailed wash routine, this exhaustive list of all of my favorite hair products is the best thing I can provide. Want healthy, happy, and ...
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Shampoo

 
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Does not strip your hair and has great slip. I used to start my detangling process early when I had this shampoo.
African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo
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My favorite hydrating shampoo. Tried my sister's bottle and immediately bought a gallon bottle 🤣. Leaves your strands beyond nourished and it is a great detangler.
Honey Crème Moisture Retention Shampoo - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
 
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Great if you live in a city with hardwater / a lot of pollutants. This is the only clarifying shampoo I use. Leaves no buildup behind and really gives you a blank canvas to work. My hair felt noticeably softer when I washed it in LA and they don't ha...
PEPTIDE PREP™ Clarifying Detox Shampoo

Conditioner

 
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Very thick treatment that moisturizes deeply. If I'm using multiple conditioners, I will put this one last to really seal in the moisture.
Almond Marshmallow Split End Repair Masque
 
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My daily conditioner. Cutting all of my hair off made it more susceptible to being damaged by the sun, since my ends are now literally touching the sky 😂. This is the first product I've come across that protects your hair against UV rays and the eff...
DAMAGE SHIELD Protective Conditioner - K18 Biomimetic ...

Styler

 
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My favorite cheat code for perfect - defined one product wash and gos. No leave in, oil, or butters, just this mousse in the warmer months. I have extremely dense hair and this product cuts a 3 hour hair drying session down to 1 hour. Use with the th...
MOUSSE DEF Texture Foam® 7 oz
 
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Botanical gels are a curly girl's best friend!! This is the biggest container of any botanical gel I've foundand it's reasonably priced. In the winter months when I want a bit extra moisture I used this under their mousse. My curls wnd up even more d...
Big Poppa Defining Gel | Styling Gel for Curls

Styling Tools

 
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The best hair dryer I've ever owned. The multi row comb attachment gives me a great blowdry.
Blow Dryer for Curly Hair: Diffuser & Other Attachments | PATTERN
 
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The best product for defining curls and coils. I get compliments on my hair every single time I leave the house. It's too hard and tiresome to define my short hair with my hands like I used to do, so this has been a lifesaver.
Tool Structure 3 Row Styling Comb

Straight Naturals

 
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I never straighten my hair and my first silk press in 13 years lasted 2 weeks thanks to this product. Helps your hair keep from reverting. Also keeps my blow outs from shrinking to my scalp when I walk outside. The effects last for 3 washes!
Color Wow Extra Strength Dream Coat Spray | Anti Humidity Protection