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Top 7 Daily Shampoos for Type 3A Hair

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Top 7 Daily Shampoos for Type 3A Hair
By · Published February 8, 2024

Hey, springy, shiny, sidewalk-chalk-sized curlies. Are you in the market for a shampoo that will moisturize your hair and give it more bounce to the ounce? We’ve compiled a list of the top seven daily shampoos that work wonders on your well-defined 3A curls.

1. SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

Top 7 Daily Shampoos for Type 3A Hair

This shampoo was among our past 9 Holy Grail Hair Products for Type 3A Curls and a NaturallyCurly Best of the Best winner. It’s sulfate-free and takes on frizz, leaving hair moisturized and shiny. CurlTalk member Lissathecocoa gave it five stars. “Wonderful moisture retention.

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My hair never feels hard or squeaky after washing with this. It feels soft and manageable. It also smells really good! I love it.” No sulfates, parabens, phthalates, paraffin, gluten, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, DEA, synthetic fragrance, or synthetic color. No animal testing. Made in the USA.

2. Holy Curls Shampoo

Top 7 Daily Shampoos for Type 3A Hair

Say hello to a buzz-worthy shampoo that your 3A curls will love. Holy Curls is bringing a moisture first shampoo made with baobab oil, aloe vera, yucca plant extract, and cupuacu butter. You can clean your curls without compromising moisture with plant-derived ingredients that are 100% vegan and sulfate-free.

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Holy Curls works to revitalize strands with essential vitamins for lasting hydration that your 3A curls will absolutely love. You’ll be able to effectively clean your curls without compromising your scalp health while encouraging hair growth that will make you look forward to your wash days.

3. Adwoa Baomint Moisturizing Shampoo

Top 7 Daily Shampoos for Type 3A Hair

CurlTalk member Guide 65 recommends Adwoa Baomint Shampoo for 3A curlies. In particular, she likes it because it’s gentle enough for daily use and adds moisture and manageability to hair. You’ll love that this moisturizing shampoo doesn’t strip your curls due to the mild cleaning agents and oil-based formula. The blend of cooling mint and high essential oils can prevent product build-up and leave hair shiny and soft.

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4. Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower and Mango Butter Shampoo

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CurlTalk member Guide 65 also likes the Not Your Mother’s brand for 3A hair, in particular the Naturals line. The shampoo, which can be purchased separately or as part of a set, “will cleanse without weighing curls down, and prepares hair for a definitive, vivacious style.” No sulfates, silicones, phthalates, parabens, gluten, or dyes.

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5. Davines LOVE Curl Shampoo

Top 7 Daily Shampoos for Type 3A Hair

CurlTalk members Guide 65 and tinksaysboo recommend Davines Love Curl Shampoo for 3A textures. It’s a favorite among other CurlTalk members because it instantly tames, softens, and adds shine to your curls with a protein-rich and lightweight formula. This creamy concoction adds elasticity to curls and is infused with a nourishing blend of almond extract.

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6. Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream – Island Fantasy

Top 7 Daily Shampoos for Type 3A Hair

CurlTalk members Guide 65 and tinksaysboo also praised an alternative to shampoo: Jessicurl’s cleansing cream. Linda H. agreed: “Love this shampoo! I will never, ever stop using this. Makes my hair soft. Gives it a lot of volume and manageability.” The past NaturallyCurly Editors’ Choice is a “super-moisturizing formula” — just what 3As need.

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7. Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Curl

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The manufacturer of the final shampoo that made our top list described it as being “beloved.” Reviews on their site support this. Monica D. said, “This shampoo with the coconut oil is great for my wavy to curly hair, and it does a great job moisturizing my dry top layer. I highly recommend it.” Shannon O. wrote, “This shampoo is awesome. I have tried many shampoos to help tame the frizz in my curly hair. This one is the best.” It’s made of a phytoblend of antioxidants, and amino and fatty acids.

NaturallyCurly also has a styling product tip for 3As: Use gels and creams that offer light moisture and curl definition. Milks and smoothies work great. Do you have a daily shampoo you like for your 3A hair?

Not quite sure if you’re a 3A after all? Take the texture quiz. To see all hair types at a glance, check out our guide.

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