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My Curly Hair Holy Grails - Curl Type 3a, 3b ✨
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items I have curated the perfect list of hair products that have been tried, tested and true! I have specifically put together and dedicated this list for the girlies with beautiful long, fine, curly hair! Whether you're starting your journey and looking f...
Sections
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Step 1: Shampoo
Step 2: Conditioner
Step 3: Stylers
Hair Treatments
Accessories
Step 1: Shampoo
Overlooked and underrated!! This shampoo has one of the CLEANEST ingredient list I have seen so far AND it really does the dirty work of clearing up any product + environmental build up since your last wash day. Squeaky clean feeling without feeling ...
Clean Curls Curly Hair Clarifying Shampoo and Scalp Care
Best natural shampoo on the market! I would consider this to be more of a clarifying shampoo - works really well at stripping product build up but will also strip natural oils so always follow up with a conditioner. I use this every 3 - 4 washes or w...
Kinky Curly Come Clean Moisturizing Shampoo 8oz
This one has been in rotation for the last 8 years and I will never leave it behind. Consider it be on the gentle side. You can double shampoo for more of a clarifying effect. Pairs perfectly with the Lus Brands step 2: hydrating conditioner.
Lus Shampoo
This one is for my fine hair girlies. Lightweight formula. Made with Flaxseed + Coconut water. Follow up with conditioner. Pro tip: double cleanse when using a gentle cleanser. First shampoo will be to loosen up the buildup around on the roots and li...
Maui Moisture Lightweight Curls Flaxseed Shampoo 13oz
The shampoo falls into my gentle cleanser category - I use this as my go-to shampoo for every wash day, until I feel like I need a deeper clean, then I will reach for my clarifying shampoos. My favorite Maui Moisture Shampoo + Conditioner duo is the ...
Maui Moisture Shea Butter Shampoo & Conditioner, 2 x 13 fl oz
Step 2: Conditioner
This conditioner has great slip, making it easier to detangle my long hair. Add hydration to the hair. I typically use this together with the Step 1 but it can be used on its own as well. KEY INGREDIENTS: Shea Butter + Moringa Oil. Light, sweet scent...
Deep Curl Conditioner for Dry Damaged Hair
This one if fairly new to my collection, but so far I have noticed it has great slip, which makes it easier for me to detangle - love that for me. Thick, creamy consistency. Best for med-coarse hair. Rinse out + style. I’ve paired this with the carol...
Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength Conditioner
Step 3: Stylers
This leave-in has been a staple in my curl care lineup for over 5 years!! It is a lightweight, protein free, leave-in conditioner and when I pair it with a gel or mousse it leaves my curls feeling hydrated and full of bounce. Perfect for all curl typ...
Up North Naturals Hair Milk (Leave-In) Conditioner
Exactly what the name says - weightless. It is a lightweight, leave-in conditioner. You can air-dry, but you can also diffuse dry- my preferred method. Hydrates + enhances natural curl pattern. Works best on fine - med hair. Top with a gel or mousse for maximum definition.
CURLSMITH Weightless Air Dry Cream, Vegan
Humidity resistant hairspray. For better control, I like to spray into palm of my hand, emulsify and smooth through hair, section by section. Medium- strong hold. Alcohol free! I would use this as a a final topper for a soft- medium hold gel for adde...
Bounce Curl Hair Spray
Plant based Strong Hold Gel. Perfectly pairs with their Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner. Locks in the moisture, max definition and holds curls in place for 3+ days. Frequently rotated in my routine. Use as last step in routine. Love this gel!
Up north naturals Strong Hold Gel for Curly Hair
Get ready for a really STRONG hold, protein free, gel. Clear and thick consistency, adding shine without the stickiness. Mix in palm of hands with water to thin it out - easier to apply. A little goes a looong way. Great for battling humidity in the ...
CURLSMITH Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel 8oz
Natural HAIR GOLD! The leave-in conditioner is very concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Sweet smell that dissipates once hair is dry. Pairs perfectly with their Curling Custard (gel). The gel is a little on the sticky side, and the aloe vera might make your hair feel like its flash drying, but that's just the aloe vera properties working its magic. If you can get over this feeling ... To avoid flaking - do not mix with chemical based products.
Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In & Curl Gel 8oz
A little goes a long way. Most products contain protein. I would personally use only once a month for balance because my hair is low porosity, BUT if you have HIGH POROSITY HAIR, you're going to love and use this more than me. FAST FOOD is a leave-in...
All Products
Reduce Frizz and Increase shine by adding 2-3 pumps on damp hair from mid length to the ends. Brush it through for even distribution. Can also be used on dry hair for added shine.
VERB Ghost Oil - Weightless Hair Oil, Shine
This is a light hold gel made specifically to give you VOLUME! This gel is made with protein making it great for fine, high porosity/bleached hair. Style on wet hair and use this as the last product in your routine!
Bouncy Strength Curly Volume Foam - Curlsmith | Sephora
This texture spray is to be used as a final step, once your hair is dry. You're going to shake well, and evenly spray around 10 inches away from your roots, or wherever else you want to add volume. Fluff at roots and off you go!
Volume Dry Texture Spray - Verb | Sephora
Hair Treatments
This ultra-rich, protein free, express, rinse out treatment is a game changer in my eyes. It hydrates, nourishes, softens and helps revives my dry curls. I always notice my hair is super soft, bouncy and shiny after this treatment. Best thing is the ...
Love Ur Curls Deep Conditioner & Repair
A rich herbal blend that will restore, nourish and hydrate your hairs natural shine. The rosemary and mint makes me feel like I'm at the spa - so zen. One of my go-tos when I need a little protein pick me up. I leave it on for 15-30 minutes. Rinse an...
Deep Moisture Masque for Hydrated Curls with Rosemary & Mint - RESTORE
dpHUE SHEER - Glossy Glaze is my go to. Perfect for all hair types. Its giving SHINING!! Use after shampooing. Remove excess water, apply from mid- ends. Massage through. Leave on for 2-3 minutes. Rinse and style as normal.
dpHUE – Your shiniest, healthiest HUE between color applications
Fun way to change up the mood without the full time commitment and damage. Semi- permanent. Washes out after 10 washes. Use in the shower before styling.
Overtone Color-Depositing Conditioners and Masks | Vibrant ...
Accessories
Overnight curl protection is a real thing. Anything silk or satin naturally absorbs less moisture than your standard cotton pillow and that was the first selling point for me. I use the pineapple method + bonnet at night and my curls went from lastin...
Silk Bonnet
The bowl is MASSIVE and if you have long, high density hair like me, you're going to appreciate how it reduces your drying time. Most diffuser I would need to section my hair into 3, with this one I can fit half my hair in the bowl. Lots of little ve...
xtava: Black Orchid Diffuser
Perfect for travel. Pop-up design. Space Saver. Fit most diffusers. Heat Resistance. No need to say more. Run, don't walk.
Pop-Up Silicone Curl Diffuser
I will NEVER buy another hair tie. I have long, curly, high density, 3a, 3b curls and this is the only elastic I can rely on. This one is THICK, STRONG and the wavy, bumpy design doesn't leave a mark in my hair when I take it down. 10yr + customer an...
Goody: Fine Hair Elastics
I use this brush every wash day. The open back design makes it perfect for showering. I use it as my main styling brush and my ringlets are always super defined. There is a trick to using it, you have to bend it on an angle + apply tension as if you ...
Flexy Brush
Underrated tool for hair growth!! If you massages your scalp for 5+ minutes it stimulates the scalp, helps with circulation and promotes hair growth. These are also great to help distribute and scrub scalp while shampooing.
Scalp Massagers: Health & Personal Care
Switching from my Conair to this was like a dream. It's lightweight, quieter, more efficient and has ion technology, which helps reduce frizz . With the cycle through option, you can cycle through the 3 heat settings continuously without having to ho...
Laifen Fast Hair Dryers, Ionic & Frizz-Free