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This is Why Everyone Loves Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil...On Their Hair

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This is Why Everyone Loves Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil…On Their Hair
By Ajia Eberhart · Published February 19, 2016

In the large encyclopedia of the world of natural organic living, there are literally dozens of oils from around the world that we use for multiple reasons, including hair remedies. Many of them are in our plain sight, readily available from the grocery store to the kitchen. One of the more popular oils that’s been commonly used for dry hair issues is none other than Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Back to the Roots: Where does EVOO come from?

This Mesopotamian extract comes from the pressing of olives.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, also known as EVOO, can be found in many supermarkets and is sold by side-street vendors across the United States. Although this amazingly resourceful oil is easy to obtain, it’s not native to our homeland. In fact, EVOO originates from the Asia Minor, more commonly referred to as Ancient Greece. The bountiful olive plant grew along the Mesopotamian Fertile Crescent, which had rich soil and a large water supply. The oil is extracted by the first pressing of olives. Throughout this process, no heat, chemicals, or other additives are used to create Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

According to Olive Oil Times, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the only one made without any specific industrial refining. Because this oil is authentic and pure, it’s considered an oil of a higher grade and one of the more expensive oils on the market.

How naturals use EVOO on their hair

Use it as a pre-poo, hot oil treatment, deep conditioner, or to seal moisture. There are many necessary nutrients available to your hair when using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Naturalistas can incorporate this ingredient into phases of their hair washing and styling routine, from pre-poo treatments, to hot oil treatments, deep conditioners, and even as a sealant.

What hair type benefits the most from EVOO?

Those with coily, dense hair that is dry or severely damaged should use EVOO. Two of the common issues that EVOO can resolve are frizzy and dry texture. At home, mix equal parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil and honey to infuse moisture deep into the hair strands.

As a naturalista with a kinkier and dense hair texture, my scalp gets dry (especially in the winter months”>. Extra Virgin Olive Oil works to deeply moisturize, nourish, and condition the hair and scalp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is composed of small molecules that allows it to easily penetrate the hair shaft straight to the cortex to create moisture from the inside out.

Other hair concerns that EVOO can help solve

EVOO aids in making damage easier to manage, and promotes healthy growth with its antioxidant power.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil can help to repair damage that is caused from regular wear and tear. EVOO helps rehydrate the hair by penetrating the hair shaft and seals in any moisture. Over consistent use, you may notice that olive oil will help alleviate some of the dryness from damage. This doesn’t mean that EVOO will snap back severely damaged hair, it simply makes manageability easier and will not cause further damage.

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EVOO can enhance hair growth. Because EVOO is a high grade of oil at its purest state, there are many antioxidants and nutrients that are beneficial in preventing hair loss.

Products that contain Extra Virgin Olive Oil

There are a small handful of products that contain EVOO (versus refined olive oil”>. These have shown results proving the effectiveness of this great hair miracle.

Carol’s Daughter Olive Oil Infusion ($17″>

This at home hair treatment that has a blend of Olive Oil, Lavender, Sage and Ylang Ylang oil which all work to infuse moisture into the hair strands and promote manageability. This at home system doesn’t only contain oil for hot oil treatments; the kit’s conditioning smoothie acts as a deep conditioner to improve elasticity.

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Cream Shampoo ($7″>

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This entire line contain olive oil and extra virgin olive oil in each product to incorporate moisture at every phase of the washing and styling process. This shampoo works to remove calcium and product buildup while other ingredients such as Aloe Vera and Vitamin E soothe the scalp and protect the hair throughout the washing process.

Nubian Heritage EVOO & Moringa Deep Conditioner ($15″>

This amazing deep conditioner is for any texture type and addresses multiple hair concerns. For those with dry hair as a result of severe heat or chemical damage, this product restores and balances moisture levels while transitioning out of damaged ends. It also provides a healthy protein-moisture balance while including many natural protein based ingredients.

Make your own EVOO deep conditioner

Do you use Extra Virgin Olive Oil in your natural hair remedies?

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20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

Achieve the perfect wavy hair look with the best products for wavy hair on the market.
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20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair
By NaturallyCurly · Updated November 26, 2024

There is never a shortage of styling products you can use for wavy hair, whether your texture is thick, medium, or fine. The best products for wavy hair can help keep your waves smooth, frizz-free, and full of bounce. Type 2 waves can have a loose, S-shaped pattern, beach waves, or loose spirals with a thicker and coarser texture.

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While formulas that promise beach waves for straight hair or perfect spirals for tighter curl patterns usually garner a lot of buzz, there aren’t many headline-making products out there for naturally wavy hair. People often assume waves don’t even need product assistance. As someone with Type 2 hair, I’ll often hear, “You’re so lucky your hair just dries like that!”– as if I didn’t spend 20 minutes in front of the mirror that morning trying to get my hair to lay just so!”

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“It’s another common misconception that wavy hair is thick, but plenty wavy girls are on the finer side,” says celebrity stylist Justine Marjan, who–besides being the go-to girl for the Kardashians–counts Type 2s like Chrissy Teigen, Ashley Tisdale, and Shay Mitchell among her clients. Her must-haves include light jellies and creams that won’t weigh down fine waves.

“Curly and wavy hair types are naturally more dry, so hydration and moisture are essential,” she adds. But what elusive miracle products will give Type 2 hair the definition, hold, and hydration it needs, without compromising on volume? We’re glad you asked. Here’s a list of the top styling products for type 2 waves.

CREAM

1. Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

Marjan swears by Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream because it’s “great for drier hair types that need extra moisture and definition.” This is one of my personal go-to’s, as well – I love that it’s infused with argan oil and smells amazing, too.

2. Cake Beauty Curl Defining Cream, The Curl Friend

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

As a reviewer with Type 2c hair says, “I would suggest this to anyone who is in need of a product that doesn’t create frizz and doesn’t make [my] hair sticky or crunchy!”

3. ELEVEN AUSTRALIA Keep My Curl Defining Cream

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

With a slightly-tacky, creamy texture, ELEVEN AUSTRALIA Keep My Curl Defining Cream is a must-try for any Wavies who want extreme hold and definition. This completely changed my hair when I first started using it in high school, and it’s still on rotation in my product lineup!

4. Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Curl Defining Combing Cream

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

You won’t find any sulfates, silicones, phthalates, and parabens in Not Your Mother’s Naturals–but it’s what you will find inside that makes all the difference. Tahitian gardenia flower helps shape waves, while mango butter reduces frizz and adds shine.

5. AG Hair Re: Coil Curl Activator

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AG Hair Re: Coil Curl Activator has five stars from the NaturallyCurly community – so you know it’s good. Need more convincing? One CurlTalk reviewer promises that with Re: Coil, “My hair is consistently and predictably curlier, softer, and relatively frizz-free.”

JELLY

6. OUAI Curl Defining Cream

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Marjan always reaches for OUAI Curl Defining Cream (a cross between a cream and an oil) when she works with her celebrity clients. To get Insta-ready waves, she recommends “applying in sections for even distribution. If you are letting the hair air dry, make sure to avoid touching or scrunching the hair, as friction from our hands can cause frizz.”

7. Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

Miss Jessie’s Jelly Soft Curls is a miracle in a tube. It manages to leave waves super-soft (AKA, no crunch whatsoever) while still defining their shape and holding it all in place.

GEL

8. Bread Beauty Hair Gel

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Over on the Type 2 boards on CurlTalk, Bread Beauty Hair Gel gets a lot of love. User Guide 65 says, “It gives my hair definition like I’ve never seen it before! I have to be careful how much I use, because all that definition takes away from the volume. But I get day two hair that needs no refreshing.”

9. Curlsmith – In-Shower Style Fixer

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

If you prefer your haircare certified organic and all-natural, then you need to check out this alcohol-free styling gel from Curlsmith. It offers medium-to-firm hold, and ingredients that won’t harm your hair, all for under $30.

10. Rizos Curls Light Hold Gel

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“My HG wave-defining products are hard-hold gels. I like the Rizos Curls light hold gel the best,” says Therese1, a Wavy who shares her feedback on Type 2 styling products on CurlTalk.

LEAVE-INS AND CONDITIONERS

11. DevaCurl One Condition Daily Cream Conditioner

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

Sometimes, wavies can get away with skipping stylers with the right conditioner – that conditioner is DevaCurl One Condition. “It’s so creamy, but it’s light enough for my fine hair,” says a CurlTalk community member.

12. Kinky-Curly Knot Today

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Another CurlTalk favorite? Kinky-Curly Knot Today leave-in conditioner. Users love that it keeps waves detangled and smooth, which is the first step towards a good hair day, right?

13. Love Beauty And Planet Argan Oil & Lavender Smooth & Serene Leave-In Smoothie Cream

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

Even though Love Beauty and Planet’s Leave-In Smoothie isn’t marketed towards waves or curls, I find it to be the best leave-in formula on the market. I don’t have to follow up with other stylers – I love simply smoothing this through my damp waves and going!

SPRAY

14. Living proof Style Lab Control Hairspray

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

LA-based hair stylist Helena Lambert opts for Living proof Style Lab Control Hairspray to lock in shape and shine. “If your hair type is frizzy, this will smooth any frizz,” she says.

15. TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

Here’s how to get waves with more body and bounce, courtesy of Marjan: “Once the hair is completely dry, finish with TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray for volume.”

16. DESIGNME PUFF.ME Volumizing Dry Texture Spray

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Lambert’s secret for “woke up like this” hair? “I’ll spritz DESIGNME PUFF.ME Volumizing Dry Texture Spray, scrunch the ends a bit, then gently twist it into a top knot. I leave it up for a bit, letting it semi-air dry. Then take it down and air dry it the rest of the way,” he says.

MASK

17. Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask

20 Best Styling Products for Type 2 Wavy Hair

The Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask is the way to go for hair that needs some extra attention. Marjan says she often uses it on her clients to add moisture and hydration to dry, frizzy waves.

18. Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Hair Mask

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You can deeply quench, nourish, and soften dry, damaged strands to get your hair back to looking healthy with these blends with creamy shea butter, rich coconut milk, and pure macadamia oil.

19. Amika soulfood Nourishing Mask

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Wavies love this amazing, nourishing mask because it deeply conditions, hydrates and restores dry hair to its natural vibrancy and health with this replenishing treatment.

DIY TREATMENT

20. DIY Flaxseed Gel

If you’d rather whip up your own styler, try this combination from CurlTalk connoisseur BeinDeb: “I make [my DIY flaxseed gel] using a marshmallow root tea as the base, and add a pinch of honey and oil.”

Of course, you can’t rely on products alone for perfect waves. To get the most out of these stylers, make sure you’re not over-washing your waves or damaging them with your diffuser! What are your top styling products for type 2 waves? Share them with us in the comments below!

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