If you have naturally wavy hair, you know the struggle of finding products that provide definition yet don’t weigh your hair down. We know the struggle well and are here to help you as you embrace your waves. Wavies, we asked you to vote on your favorite products for 2023, and you delivered. The best products for wavies are listed below, ranging from conditioners, stylers, and even frizz fighters – these products keep your waves smooth, frizz-free, and full of bounce.
Shampoo
SUAVE PROFESSIONALS FOR NATURAL HAIR CLEANSING SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
If you’re a type 2 looking for a moisturizing shampoo that will create a creamy lather and gently cleanse the scalp to remove buildup, look no further than the Suave Professionals for Natural Hair Cleansing Sulfate Free Shampoo.
Cleansing Conditioner
As I Am Coconut Cowash
If you feel like the co-wash isn’t for wavies, it is time to reconsider. This coconut concoction smells amazing, and it won’t weigh your hair down.
Daily Conditioner
MAUI MOISTURE CURL QUENCH + COCONUT OIL CURL-DEFINING ANTI-FRIZZ CONDITIONER
Your curls take front and center with this rich oil blend conditioner that blends papaya butter and plumeria extract.
Leave-in
BOUNCE CURL MOISTURE BALANCE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Bounce Curl is bringing the juice with their Moisture Balance Leave-In Conditioner which is ultra-concentrated and works to provide the ultimate nourishment for customers sporting waves.
Deep Conditioner
AMIKATHE KURE INTENSE BOND REPAIR HAIR MASK
If you’re looking for an intense bond repair mask, look no further than the Kure which helps to reduce breakage and prevent future damage for finer textures like type 2 waves. It was specially formulated for thick and coarser hair types and includes ingredients like mango, shea butter, and borage oil.
Hair Treatment
Have you wrecked your waves with heat, chemicals, or over-manipulation? Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 can help restore it. It helps rebuild broken disulfide bonds, leaving you with stronger, more manageable hair.
Styling Gel
OUIDAD ADVANCED CLIMATE CONTROL HEAT AND HUMIDITY
Say goodbye to frizz with this award-winning gel that is infused with ceramides and defines curls with a strong, long-lasting hold. Designed for extreme humidity, this helps to bring hod and definition to finer curls with a crunch-free finish.
Styling Cream
NOT YOUR MOTHER’S CURL TALK DEFINING HAIR CREAM
Let’s maximize our definition with this cream that adds a little extra bounce to type 2 curls and waves. As a daily styler, the curls benefit from hydrating ingredients from the rice curl complex that include amino acids, enzymes, and keratin.
Mousse
INNERSENSE I CREATE LIFT VOLUMIZING FOAM
This lightweight styling foam is perfect for type 2 wavies looking to uplift their roots and build body in their hair. It includes ingredients like aloe vera, honey, and sugarcane for an airy foam that you will love.
Diffuser
Xtava Black Orchid Diffuser
This diffuser attachment can help you create frizz and flyaway-free waves and curls that have definition and volume with your hair dryer and the styler of your choice. Besides its ability to diffuse, it also secures well to the dryer.
Refresher
MAUI MOISTURE LIGHTWEIGHT CURLS+ FLAXSEED CURL REFRESHER MIST
The tropical blend of coconut water, flaxseed oil, and aloe vera is an excellent combination for fine to medium curls that need an extra boost between wash days.
Heat Protectant
PANTENE HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY WITH JOJOBA OIL FOR CURLY HAIR
As a hairspray, it protects against heat and allows you to use a variety of hot tools without any damage. It can be sprayed evenly on dry, styled hair and used as a finisher to help hold your style throughout the day.
Did your favorite wavy products make our Best of the Best list? Let us know in the comments.
