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It’s 2018, and you’re shopping for new curly products. The number of brands generating heavy buzz is staggering. What a time to be alive! Don’t be overwhelmed—here’s a list of raved-about products that really live up to the hype. Check out the reviews for yourself!
1. Curl Junkie Daily Fix Cleansing Conditioner
For a gentle cleanse plus lightweight moisture, check out this popular two-in-one. This ultra-creamy formula smells fresh and sweet. Use alone, or with a leave-in conditioner. CurlTalker lj2 says, “CJ Daily Fix is fantastic…cleans hair but leaves lots of moisture.”
2. Curl Junkie Curl Rehab Moisturizing Hair Treatment – Strawberry Ice Cream
For weekly or monthly rejuvenation, try this rich formula to reverse damage and restore hydration. It’s packed with aloe, herbs, butters, and oils to restore definition when your hair needs a major moisture boost.
3. CURLS Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave In Conditioner
A 2016 Editor’s Choice winner, this lightweight leave-in is great for wet or dry application. It eliminates frizz and softens overworked hair, leaving a sweet blueberry scent. Use it to prep hair before twisting or braiding.
4. Cantu Coconut Curling Cream
Smooth this product into damp hair for soft, elongated curls and gentle hold. It’s packed with healing shea butter and gives hair a quenched and frizz-free look. CurlTalker Reservechic says, “The Cantu Curling Cream is one of my ‘holy grail’ haircare products. It leaves my curls defined, soft, moisturized and with a light hold.”
5. SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
This popular product offers thick, rich moisture with tons of slip. Use it on dry, damaged hair to seal and smooth hair cuticles.This product is a 2016 Best Of The Best winner.
6. SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo
The ultra-clean ingredients in this beloved cleanser work to heal, grow and strengthen dry hair. It offers a gentle cleanse that never strips, leaving your hair feeling fresh and lightly moisturized. “The Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo is the best Shampoo I’ve ever tried! My hair feels clean and so soft afterwards,” says CurlTalker KoilsandKurls.
7. Taliah Waajid Curls, Waves, & Naturals Curly Cream
This styling cream enhances definition for all hair types. Give your natural texture a boost, while eliminating frizz and adding light shine.
8. Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
This fan favorite is beloved for its softening formula, pleasant smell, and magical detangling properties. It offers excellent hydration for dry curls.
9. Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
This super slippery conditioner brings the silky softness you crave. Works well for everyday conditioning, leave-in conditioning, or deep heat treatments.
10. Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
This intense moisture treatment contains avocado oil, keratin protein, and biotin to hydrate, strengthen, and nourish. Reviewers say it leaves their hair feeling soft and strong. “I’ve had a lot of success with Briogeo’s Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep conditioner,’ says CurlTalker Andrea.Wilso. “It’s not too heavy or buttery, it’s very creamy, and it’s EXCEPTIONAL at detangling.”
11. Darshana Natural Indian Hair Oil
Packed with 100% natural botanical oils, this treatment moisturizes and smooths hair. Use it before your wash treatment to reverse damage and frizz. This product has won Editor’s Choice and Best Of The Best awards.
12. HPO Happy Scalp
Treat your dry, itchy scalp with this fresh blend of olive oil and mint extracts. Add a few drops to your cleanser for soothing relief that prevents dandruff.
Know another product that lives up to the hype? Tell us about it in the comments!
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Not long ago, you resolved to drop the flat-iron, quit the chemicals, and embrace your natural curls. It was a choice informed by diligent research. It’s inspiring to know that bouncy, healthy coils are in your future! But it’s not going to be easy. The hurdles ahead will test your confidence. It’s normal to feel empowered and free at the start of your curly journey. It’s also OK to weep in frustration as you stare longingly at the business end of a round brush. Here’s some inspiration to keep you on track.
Trust the process
By now, you’ve settled on a care method, and purchased a small stockpile of sulfate-free products. You know the steps required to achieve healthy, natural curls. But results won’t come instantly—especially if you’re dealing with significant damage. You might worry that you’ve chosen the wrong products or techniques for your hair. Hang in there! Don’t switch things up until you’ve given the method a solid trial. Allow time for your hair to relax into its natural state—and expect a learning curve as you work to develop consistency with your new routine. If you find that damage is irreparable, take a deep breath and read our advice about the big chop, or how to avoid it.
$$AD$$Find your tribe
You’ll need understanding on this journey, and NaturallyCurly is the place to start! Find other women who’ve made the transition. Start with an introductory post on CurlTalk. Swap stories. Ask for encouragement. Many of our hair challenges are universal, and it helps to know that others have lived your struggles and overcome them. You’ll discover it’s easy and fun to make new curlfriends. Soon, you’ll be stopping women at the grocery store to ask about their favorite products.
Positive Vibes Only
Big changes can make you feel especially vulnerable to criticism. Let your loved ones know that you won’t allow any negative comments about your hair. Give yourself (and your gorgeous tresses”> plenty of space from anyone who can’t respect the journey.
Make an inspiration board
Collect images of curly styles that make you feel proud, powerful, and stunning. Check out Style Nook to find images of gorgeous natural hair that looks like yours. Build a Pinterest board, or print a collage that you can tape to the bathroom mirror. Allow these images to remind you that the journey is worthwhile, even on difficult days.
$$AD$$Embrace your place in the legacy
Curls are in your DNA. They’ve arrived at this moment in history through a thousand complex stories of love and family. When I’m feeling insecure, I imagine my curls traveling backward through time on the crowns of my foremothers: I see a gritty, Sicilian matriarch at Ellis Island, loosening a scarf from her windblown locks. I zoom back to the sensual waves and spirals of Italian renaissance paintings, and further still to idyllic coils etched in Roman sculpture. My hair is a story of my people. When you’re unsure about your curls, spend time with the art and history of your culture. See yourself in the women who came before you, and let their enduring legacy wash over you. Never forget: You are rooted in beauty!
Transitioning is hard. How do you cope when you’re struggling with your hair? Share with us in the comments below!
This year’s fall beauty trends offer something for everyone. Makeup palettes are bright and futuristic, eyes are everything, and hair is all sorts of nostalgic. We’ll be rocking winning looks from the past, like 70s center parts and 90s accessories.
Bright Eyeliner
Photo courtesy of @celmatique
Instagram is crazy for bold, bright eyeliner. Look for stunning highlighter hues that extend into geometric shapes and exaggerated cat eyes.
Visible Bobby Pins
Photo courtesy of @coolcalmcurly
Visible bobby pins are on fire this season. Use a contrasting shade to make this style pop.
Power Lips
Photo courtesy of @clairegeist
Big, bold, lips are here to stay. Stain them bright, or deep, deep dark. Anything goes this season, as long as it’s intense.
Glitter and Crystals
Photo courtesy of @anichelleandco
Current party looks are shimmering with bling. Be generous with the glitter, and don’t forget to add a few gems!
Minimalist
Photo courtesy of @clairegeist
If this season’s electric makeup palettes are making you dizzy, don’t stress. Minimalist looks will remain hot for the remainder of 2018.
Skin Treatments
Photo courtesy of @actually_ashly
Expect to see a ton of self-care photos this fall. Stunning, dewy skin is in, and that means we’ll all be adding a few steps to the old skincare regimen.
Center Part
Photo courtesy of @amarachiukachu
The center part is back. Curls look incredibly cool in this 70s throwback style. This Instagrammer is rocking her center part with another fall trend—the stunning, powerful pantsuit.
Curls with Bangs
Photo courtesy of @actually_ashly
Curly bangs are all over Instagram this season. Note: this style works best on hair that curls from the scalp. If your hair begins coiling a few inches down (like mine”> you’ll have trouble achieving this look.
Pops of Color
Photo courtesy of @christinavega
Splashes of bright hair color are having a moment. This Instagrammer uses Dark and Lovely Go Intense Color Sprays to experiment with different looks.
Voluminous Pixie
Photo courtesy of @kilahmazing
Pixies are in, but don’t let them fall flat! Work with your natural texture to make this style stand high.
Are you loving this season’s trends? Head over to the comments and tell us which looks you’ll try this fall.
The “Freshen Up for Fall” sale is on, and the deal is sweet: Buy one of these five products, and you’ll receive a curl-pampering gift—at no additional charge! There’s no better way to stock up for the changing season. Hurry! Only a limited number of gifts are available.
Here’s a quick look at our featured products, and the FREE gifts that come with them:
1. Buy: Jane Carter Curls To Go! Mist Me Over
Re-activate and rebuild with this water-based hydrator for second-day curls. It’s a refresher spray, loaded with strengthening amino acids and silk proteins for a healthy shine. Great for super curly and coily hair, the formula includes shea butter and natural glycerides to seal in moisture.
Get: Un-Tangle Me
This frizz-fighting leave-in conditioner smoothes and hydrates without weighing hair down. Apply for extra slip before detangling with a wide-toothed comb.
2. Buy: Q-Redew
As temperatures drop, you’ll love the freedom to refresh your hair without wetting it! This handheld steamer rejuvenates dry curls, so you can get on with your frizz-free day. You can also use this tool on wet hair to add hydrating, steamy heat to your deep conditioning treatment. This product is a must-have for low-porosity curls!
Get: Q-Redew Storage bag
Keep your steamer safe and dry on the go with this handy bonus bag!
3. Buy: Twisted Sista Curl Perfection Creme Gel
This styling product offers the perfect combination of moisture and hold—no crunch invited. Apply to Type 3 and 4 curls for long-lasting definition that seals in moisture.
Get: Twisted Sista Intensive Leave-in Conditioner
Dealing with dryness? This ultra-creamy leave-in is infused with coconut, avocado and almond oils to maximize hydration. It leaves curls feeling soft and bouncy.
4. Buy: Hairfinity Candilocks Chewable Hair Vitamins
Great for all hair types, these cherry-flavored gummies provide your daily dose of gorgeous. Includes Biotin for growth and elasticity, Pantothetic acid for strength, and B12 for scalp and follicle health. Great news for animal lovers: they’re vegetarian-friendly!
Get: Hairfinity Scalp Stimulator
Reduce stress and stimulate hair follicles with this nifty handheld massager.
5. Buy: SASHAPURE Hair, Scalp & Skin Elixir
If your region is prone to extreme dry-cold days, you’ll love this super-concentrated formula for an occasional deep treatment. Use on your scalp to fight inflammation, then scrunch into your ends to reverse damage and eliminate frizz.
Get: SASHAPURE Healing Shampoo
A great choice for gentle cleansing that breaks down build-up, without leaving your hair feeling stripped.
In addition to these great deals, everything in the SHOP is 20% off, with the exception of these brands: Africa’s Best Textures, Ampro, CURLS, Curly Q’s, Cover Your Gray, It’s A Curl, DevaCurl, Ecoco, Especially Hair, EVOLVh, Hairfinity, Kinky-Curly, Mixed Chicks, Kaleidoscope, The Mane Choice, and Uncle Funky’s Daughter.
Did you add new products to your stash this fall? Comment below to share your results!
