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Curly hair has been called both a blessing and a curse due to its convenience, but difficulties with styling.
So what products can you use to take care of your curly follicles?
In this article, we’ll discuss some great items that work wonders for natural curls.
Maintaining your curls is both parts an art and science. It’s not all about styling your hair to hide the deficiencies; you have to treat your strands gently.
It’s typically good to identify products that work best for your specific hair.
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Here’s what one Amazon reviewer says about Curl Cream Gel by Royal Locks: “This is my favorite styling product now. It doesn’t get flaky or hard and leaves my curls looking healthy and shiny! The bounce is insane, the best I’ve seen with a styling cream/gel! The consistency is more gel like than cream but is not at all like the gels of other competition.”
Here’s what one reviewer has to say about Design Essentials Natural Curl Enhancing Mousse: “I was introduced to this product by a co-worker and I really want to know where it has been all my life!! I have 3c/4a/4b texture and it separates my curls PERFECTLY. Before this mousse my wash and go was never really a wash and go. I would have at least 5 steps. This has cut my styling time in half (only 15 to 20 mins) and my hair lasts for at least 3 to 4 days. When I need to refresh I re-wet my hair and add more product.”
Here’s what one reviewer has to say about Aunt Jackie’s Curl La La: “This stuff is amazing! Found a small jar at my local Family Dollar once but couldn’t find it again. My hair curls on its own when wet but gets a little frizzy in the back and on the sides by my face when it dries.
For best results, the hair should be wet (soaked but not dripping, like just got out of the shower wet). Use a generous amount of the product. I also apply a handful of some kind of oil (I prefer Africa’s Best) to lock in the moisture.
My hair type is 4A/4B and is very porous; my hair soaks up water (and hair product) like a sponge. Your mileage may vary, but it works great for me.”
Here’s what one reviewer says about Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream. “I love this stuff! It can be used alone (as pictured) and it will keep my curls soft and nice. If it’s humid out I still use a small amount of gel to finish it off to keep it from frizzing out but I think this is my favorite curl cream by far. I use Moroccan oil to moisturize my curls first, then this, and then gel if needed based on weather. I highly recommend this!”
Here’s what one reviewer says about Sexyhair Curly Curling Creme: “I have (evidently) very porous fine wavy hair. It goes splat flat in the winter and wild with frizz in the summer. Anyway, a stylist at a recent haircut recommended I try this. I’d been using gel, which was OK, but looked dry and lifeless on second day hair. Not this! It dries rapidly and while it perks up the waves, it also gives control and looks great the second day.”
Here’s what one reviewer says about DevaCurl B’Leave-In Miracle Curl Plumper: “All I can say is O. M.G . Devacurl B’leavin is God sent for fine hair. I have sooo much volume on 1st day hair!!! Never ever has that happened with any of my hair products. Now I have to say that it took me 2x to use this product to get a grasp on how to use it for my fine, 3b/c curly low porosity hair. Make sure to apply in 4 sections on detangled wet hair after using a really good moisturizing conditioner or leave in because this product doesnt add much moisture alone. Once I applied the B’leavin, I smoothed in a very little bit of Ecostyler Argan oil gel on top to each section for hold, let it air dry, and the results were AMAZING!!”
Here’s what one reviewer says about Color Wow Dream Coat For Curly Hair: “My curls have been waiting for this product! It does everything it’s supposed to do. Light weight, non sticky, doesn’t dry out my hair, no fly away frizzies, enhances my curls from shampoo to shampoo. So happy somebody finally figured out how to make the perfect product for curly hair!”
Here’s what a reviewer says about Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie: “After reading so many reviews on this product, I had to finally buy it. I was very excited because everyone was raving about this it. It’s a heavy cream, almost like a pudding or a custard consistency. It’s very moisturizing and a little goes a long way. Now, it claims that it’s good for Wash n’ goes. There, I don’t agree. I have 4b-4c hair and, while it provides moisture, it does not do a good job at defining my curls.
I paired it with the curling gel souffle and I still didn’t get a lot of definition. And I think I was just wishfully thinking, because I knew deep down that a cream couldn’t provide a lot of definition like a gel does, but I still was hoping. I think this is more for finger coils or twist outs. Its very good at taming the frizz. Or maybe if you have a looser curl pattern this cream would do a better job at defining. Now, I did do finger coils with this and I gotta say that the moisture and the softness the day after was very good. So all and all this cream is good as a styling cream to add a lot of moisture and softness, not very good at defining.”
Here’s what one reviewer says about Aussie Leave In Conditioner & Mousse: “I have fine hair and lots of it. This is the only conditioner that makes brushing through it a breeze. My hair always ends up shiny and super-soft. Smells great, too. Every time I use something else (yes you, hotel “conditioner”) I remember again why I LOVE this product!”
Here’s what one reviewer says about DevaCurl Light Defining Styling Hair Gel: “A few years ago I had gotten a Deva curl cut and purchased products from a salon. I loved what products did for my hair. I’ve grown up with curly frizzy hair that’s not very coarse but also not very manageable. This gel provides just enough hold for my curls to look great without making my hair super crunchy. The first time I used it I think I used too much but I was able to break apart the curls and they looked great.
“Having had time to play around with the ratio I’ve been able to achieve a look that seems effortless. I literally wash my hair with regular shampoo then flip and condition with my hair upside down and after conditioning I scrunch the gel into my hair while it’s still soaking wet and upside down. This method seems to work best for me but I also have long hair. Where I live there is not much humidity but it gets extremely hot and even with sweating my hair hasn’t frizzed back up and the gel integrity was not compromised. This is a great price for this product, in the salon I paid almost double for a smaller bottle. Will purchase again!”
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Curly hair may seem like a breeze for those who don’t know about it, but it takes just as much maintenance as any other type of hair.
For curly hair, common sense is still the best salve to make sure you’re taking care of your strands. Don’t over-shampoo your hair, as it robs the moisture your scalp and follicles need to stay healthy.
Also, choose brushes that don’t stress your hair by taking out chunks of it. When it comes to curls, a little tender, love and care can go a long way.
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