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The curly community on TikTok has been abuzz for a while now with the latest hair trend on getting super defined curls, and that trending technique is the bowl method. One of the things that makes this trend so much talked about is that you only need a bowl of water to get it done. It requires zero heat and no complicated steps to follow.
The origin of this curl-defining technique trend is attributed to TikToker @curlyzia.xo, whose videos showing how to do the technique have gained millions of views. Since then, it has become the go-to of many naturalistas for enhancing their curls. The bowl method caters to all types of curls, from tight coils to wavy strands, and the result is soft, bouncy curls.
In today’s article, we’ll focus on this method’s effectiveness, how you can do it, and what products to use.
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HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE BOWL METHOD FOR DEFINING CURLS?
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Many TikTokers and other curly hair sisters on the internet who tried this method have testified to its effectiveness in enhancing curl patterns in very simple steps. They also claim that the bowl method helps boost their curls’ volume while noticeably reducing frizz. The bowl method is also effective in helping hair with low porosity absorb moisture and products. Furthermore, it helps with getting products evenly distributed in every strand.
HOW TO DO THE BOWL METHOD
Now, while this is a simple process, the bowl method can take up more of your time than usual, so this is not something you want to do in a last-minute rush. Another thing to prepare for is that the bowl method can get pretty messy because you’re going to have water from your hair dripping all about your face, neck, body, and the floor, so you want to do this in the bathroom or somewhere else in the house that will be easier to clean up afterward.
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To begin, make sure your hair is detangled and freshly washed. Apply a curl cream to your hair and brush to detangle and get the product evenly distributed in the hair. Next, fill a large bowl with water and place that right in front of you. Flip your hair forward and dunk it inside the water, making sure the body of your hair is fully absorbed in it. You can further raise the bowl up just so the hair close to your roots is completely soaked in it.
When that’s done, gently lift your head up, take out the hair from the bowl, and scrunch (that is, squeeze out the water from) your hair, starting at the ends and going up the body of your hair. After scrunching, release the hair gently from your grip and gently let it down. You’ll notice that your curls are starting to get defined.
Repeat this process of dunking and scrunching a few more times until you get your defined curls. Follow this up by using a towel to plop your hair or a diffuser to dry your hair. Plopping or diffusing can help to enhance your curls further and give them that extra volume when they are dry. You can also apply mousse to your strands to hold the curls in shape and for an extra bounce.
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PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION FOR THE BOWL METHOD
While we recommend these as some of the products you can try out to accompany the bowl method, we understand that everyone’s hair type has its unique needs, so if your curls aren’t defined as expected, you can try other products here from our store.
KINKYCURLY CURLING CUSTARD
AS I AM RESTORE & REPAIR JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL CURLING CREME
TGIN HONEY WHIP HYDRATING MOUSSE
LOTTABODY MILK & HONEY REFINE ME CURL DEFINING MOUSSE
The bowl method is one of the easiest ways to achieve bouncy curls, especially on wash day simply using items that you already have in the house. Will you try the bowl method soon? Tell us in the comments.
There’s no denying that dyeing one’s hair takes their look to a whole new level of refreshing and vibrancy. However, you don’t have to change your natural hair color permanently because you want to experiment with a new one. This is where semi-permanent hair colors come in — they allow you to explore as many different hair colors as you want within months because they don’t penetrate the hair shafts like the permanent hair color.
Another way semi-permanent hair colors benefit you, the user, is that these do not contain harsh chemicals, so you’re not worried about your hair experiencing damage. Also, if you’re someone who gets bored quickly with hairdos, you should be looking into non-permanent hair colors as they last from between two washes to a few weeks. Another thing to note is your natural hair color can determine the result of the dye, so if you don’t get your preferred outcome, you can always wash it out (although this largely depends on if the product specifies that you can).
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Yet another upside of non-permanent hair colors is that they’re usually for at-home use so that you can color your hair by yourself, following the directions on the pack or with extra help from how-to videos for beginners on YouTube. Now, keep in mind that before you color your hair, do a strand test first and observe to see if you like the result. This saves you the trouble of washing off the color of your entire hair if you don’t like the outcome.
Now that we’ve discussed the benefits, here are some fantastic non-permanent hair color products to try out this year:
1. GLAZE SUPER COLOR CONDITIONING GLOSS
This product boasts 15 natural shades that include but are not limited to pearl blonde, beach blonde, glacé cherry, sleek espresso, and luminous licorice. It also features highlights like vanilla lights, caramel lights, and cocoa lights. It promises to enhance color while neutralizing brassiness. It also deeply conditions the hair, leaving it soft and hydrated.
2. MOROCCANOIL COLOR DEPOSITING MASK
This product features shades such as lilac, copper, Bordeaux, rose gold, platinum, coral, hibiscus, cocoa, and aquamarine. It contains an amino acid blend and apricot kernel oil that gives the hair strands the hydration needed for proper detangling and a healthy shine. While the product does not cover grey, it promises a vibrant shade if the hair is lighter and more porous.
3. KERACOLOR CLENDITIONER HAIR DYE
The Keracolor Color + Clenditioner is available in merlot, blue, copper, emerald, espresso, honey, hot pink, lemon, light pink, mocha, and teal colors. The product is formulated with keratin to promote strength, shine, and softness. For this product, the lighter the hair, the more vibrant the results will be.
4. DPHUE GLOSS+ SEMI-PERMANENT HAIR COLOR
DpHue’s non-permanent color comprises 11 shades: auburn, black, copper, dark blonde, dark brown, light blonde, light brown, medium blonde, sheer, medium brown, and strawberry. All these products’ shades can be mixed with the sheer to create a personalized ideal Gloss+ hair color. The product also has a deep conditioning base that hydrates your hair, leaving it manageable and shining.
5. HALLY Color Cloud – Foaming Semi-Permanent Hair Dye
Say hello to a new non-permanent hair dye with Hally Color Cloud. This foaming hair dye uses cutting-edge foaming hair dye technology to set the standard for vibrant, long-lasting color. HALLY Color Cloud is a beacon of safety, suitable for kids and moms-to-be. Enriched with natural and nurturing extracts provides protection and nourishment to your hair.
6. LIME CRIME UNICORN HAIR DYE FULL COVERAGE
This product features a range of more than 35 shades, including electric blue, pink red, violet purple, rich teal, bright pink, and grey. It is a vegan hair dye with conditioning properties to soften hair strands. It also provides the hair with shine.
7. AS I AM CURL COLOR
This temporary color gel is available in copper, bold gold, passion purple, minty mermaid, and flamingo pink, among others. While its results last up to one wash, it promises curl definition. It is infused with Jamaican Black Castor Oil to moisturize and strengthen your curls.
8. Curls Unleashed Color Blast Temporary Hair Makeup Wax
If you’re looking for a temporary color solution that will give you vibrant, bold, and beautiful color hues, look no further than Curls Unleashed. Their temporary beeswax formula will help elongate curls, coils, and waves without leaving any damage to your hair. Start the new year with colors like bombshell, stay reddy, and washed denim to change up your routine.
9. JOHN FRIEDA BRILLIANT BRUNETTE LUMINOUS GLAZE
If you want to intensify your natural brunette, you should go for this hair color which is available in glossy brown and brown. The product contains enhancers designed to create a highly reflective surface and pore menders to fill in damaged areas along each strand of hair. The result is smooth, glossy, and more even texture hair.
10. WELLA PROFESSIONALS COLOR FRESH MASKS
This product offers hair colors like caramel glaze, cool espresso, copper glow, golden gloss, lilac frost, and peach blush, among others. It also contains conditioning ingredients to help soften your hair. It also promotes vibrancy and shine.
11. CELEB LUXURY VIRAL PURPLE COLORWASH
This product is available in red, purple, turquoise, green, graphite, blue, and coral. The product promises a longer-lasting look and prevents fading. Furthermore, it provides intense conditioning. However, except you want to try something that tilts more to permanent, the more often it’s used, the less temporary it will be.
12. XMONDO COLOR AMETHYST COLOR DEPOSITING MASK
This product offers you a list of color options in amethyst, amber, berry, sapphire, super blue, super green, and other colors. It can be used on all hair types, including damaged hair. The product boasts of providing the hair with high-quality pigments, restoring hydration and shine, and strengthening dry, damaged hair.
With these hair color products listed above, you have quite some good options. Which products will you be trying soon?
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With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, it can be a bit of a hassle trying to come up with a fitting hairstyle to wear on that day, especially if you are going to be out and about, having fun, and taking lots and lots of pictures. Speaking of which, you want your selfies to reflect the perfect hairstyle, and a messy, bland, or hurriedly put-together one won’t cut it. Because let’s keep it real: your face game in pictures is only on point if you have the right hairstyle to match. If you are that girl –we’ve said this before, but we wholeheartedly mean it–we’ve got you.
We have taken the time to compile the perfect list of NYE hairstyles that will take your selfie game to a whole new level. Whether your hair is long, medium, short, kinky, or curly, today’s article contains hairstyles that match each texture and length. If you’re ready to begin, then dive right in!
1. HALF TWISTS, HALF TWIST OUT
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We kickstart this list with the half up, half down, half twists, half twist out hairstyle (whoo! That was quite a lot of halves, lol). The inclusion of gold accessories helps to add shine and shimmer to the look.
2. PUFF WITH THE SWOOP
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With the front part of the hair brushed down in a swoop across the forehead, this holiday hairstyle is a switch from the regular look. You can further apply a temporary hair color to liven up the look.
3. PEARL HAIRBAND ON SHORT CURLS
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For this NYE, you might need a simple pearl white hairband to take your short curls look from gorgeous to extremely gorgeous.
4. TRIBAL BUBBLE BRAIDS
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This particular hairstyle is a worthy New Year’s Eve one because of its unique appearance and how it perfectly frames the face. The ends of the tribal braids are puffed into bubble braids with little white rubber bands helping to brighten the look, while the back of the hair is left in a mass of curly glory.
5. MIDDLE PART HAIRDO WITH SINGLE BRAIDS
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The front part of this hairstyle is nicely laid down to perfection, with two single braids starting from the crown of the head and falling to the shoulders to meet the rest of the hair falling in soft curls.
6. WASH ‘N’ GO
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Wash and go for New Year’s Eve is easily one of the hairstyles you can wear. What’s more, you can further amplify this simple look by creating an invisible middle part to give it a nice heart-shaped Afro.
9. HIGH BUN WITH CURLY BANGS
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Instead of removing your old rod set or any old curls hairstyle, you can simply repurpose it to a high bun hairstyle with curls that topple softly on your head.
8. BLOWOUT
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This hairstyle performs a 2-in-1 function. Number one, it lets you get an accurate length check of your hair (especially if your hair experiences shrinkage), and number two, it is a lovely hairstyle to wear for a holiday.
9. FLAT TWISTED SLICKED BUN
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Slicked buns are such an elegant hairstyle for all occasions. A flat twist neatly running from the front of the hair all the way to the back and tied into the bun adds flair to the hairstyle.
10. PUFF BUNS WITH TWISTS
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This hairstyle is characterized by large puffs created in the middle of the hair and neatly tucked in. It also features side twists and front twists adorned with beads.
11. SPIKY CUT
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For the grey-haired older lady or, frankly, lady of any age who just wants to try something a little bit bolder on her short hair for NYE, the spiky cut is the perfect go-to hairstyle.
12. CLAW CLIP HAIRSTYLE
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A claw clip is one hair accessory you can count on to stylishly keep your curls firmly held together.
Which of these NYE hairstyles will you be wearing? Tell us in the comments.
As a man, knowing your face shape goes a long way in determining which haircuts complement you. A haircut can either help elevate your facial features or give you an unflattering look. Although personal preference is important, and we agree that you should wear a haircut that makes you feel comfortable, a well-chosen haircut that goes in tandem with your face shape can help contribute significantly to your physical appearance and even boost your self-confidence.
In today’s article, we’ll discuss nine of these face shapes and give you haircut ideas that help accentuate and create a balanced look for all.
1. ROUND FACE SHAPE
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We’re starting the list with the round-shaped face is marked out by soft curves that are almost equal in width and length. Specifically, this face shape is characterized by a gently curved forehead, full cheeks, and a soft jawline, resulting in a circular appearance. When it comes to selecting haircuts for men with this type of face shape, it is usually best to go with those that give the face a more angled look and make it appear longer or skinnier. Haircuts like the undercut, taper cut, pompadour, and middle-part haircut help add height and create the illusion of a longer face shape. These haircuts also help to complement and balance the round-shaped face.
2. OBLONG FACE SHAPE
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If you’ve never heard of this specific face shape, the oblong is longer than in width. The vertical part of the face, which starts from the top of the head down to the chin, is conspicuously more elongated than its horizontal part, which is the cheeks and ears. Many men with oblong face shapes tend to have sharply angular features such as defined jawlines or temples.
When it comes to selecting a haircut for this particular face shape, it is best to go with those that help reduce the length of the face by creating an illusion of more width at the sides. Avoid haircuts that are too long and straight, as these can further result in a pronounced elongated look. Instead, go for bangs, side parts, Caesar cuts, or a clean-shaven head accompanied by a well-trimmed beard, giving the face a better-balanced look.
3. OVAL FACE SHAPE
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In the world of face shapes, the oval face shape is considered the ideal face shape because of its balanced features. This is so because this face shape allows for many haircuts, which all suit it incredibly well. The oval face shape is characterized by a slightly longer face length, rounded cheeks, and forehead and jawline that are of similar width. As already said, men with oval-shaped faces can try out many different haircuts that suit their fancy. These haircuts include crew cuts, afros, low fades, high fades, taper fades, skin cuts, buzz cuts, fringe cuts, and side parts.
4. PEAR FACE SHAPE
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Named so after the pear fruit because of its shape, this is characterized by a narrow forehead and a wider cheeks and jawline. Due to their more pronounced width than the rest of the face, the cheeks and jawline tend to draw more attention. For men with the pear face shape, going for haircuts that pull more focus to the forehead while reducing the width or creating the illusion of a balanced lower part of the face is the best bet. Haircuts like textured layers, classic quiffs, and wispy bangs help to add volume to the top of the head. They also give the lower part of the face a slimmer appearance.
5. SQUARE FACE SHAPE
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As the name implies, this is a face shape whose features are equal in length and width, resulting in a box-like appearance. The forehead is straight, while the jawlines and cheeks have strong defined lines. Men with this type of face shape should go for haircuts that help to give their face a softer appearance or even enhance their angular features. Haircuts like the buzz cut, flat top, undercut, and crew cut, among others, help to strengthen the angles of this face shape further. On the other hand, shag haircuts, layered cuts, and fringes tend to soften out the angular features of this face shape, giving it a balanced look.
6. DIAMOND FACE SHAPE
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Like a diamond, this face shape is slender at the temples and jawline, while the forehead, cheeks, and chin tend to be more angled. In a diamond face shape, the forehead is narrower, the cheeks are wider, and the chin is more pointed. When it comes to selecting haircuts that complement this face shape, it is better to go with those that balance out the angles at the forehead, cheeks, and chin. You want haircuts that will minimize the width of the cheeks but add volume and softness to the chin area. Haircuts that can do this include messy fringe, pompadour, buzz cut, side-swept bangs, quiff with a fade, or even a skin cut.
7. RECTANGLE FACE SHAPE
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Although this is similar to the square face shape, it has a slightly more elongated length from forehead to chin. Its features include a straight, broad jawline, which is similar in width to the forehead and cheekbone. When selecting a haircut for the face shape, styles that add more width to the cheeks to balance the elongated length should be prioritized. Straight or blunt cuts can harden the features of this already-strong face shape. Hair cuts like side-swept bangs, wavy haircuts, fades, side parts, and buzz cuts, among others, can help to create an even more balanced look.
8. HEART FACE SHAPE
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The heart-shaped face features a broad forehead that gradually narrows to a pointy chin, thus resembling a heart. The cheekbones and jawline in this face shape are rounded but not as wide as the forehead. When it comes to choosing a haircut that complements this face shape, it is best to consider the ones that reduce the emphasis on the forehead yet add width to the jawline and chin to even out the pointedness. You want to avoid hairstyles like blunt bangs or those that create more volume at the top, as they tend to further exaggerate the width of the forehead. Layered haircuts, fringes, and side-swept bangs, among others, are great options for this face shape.
9. INVERTED TRIANGLE
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This face shape, which is closely related to the heart-shaped face, features a broader forehead that gradually narrows to a pointy or narrow chin. Here, the width of the forehead is more pronounced than the other parts of the face. While the cheekbones are wide, they are narrow compared to the forehead. Haircuts that are suitable for this face shape minimize the forehead’s prominence while creating the illusion of width at the bottom of the face. Low fade, tapered fade, side-swept bangs, and quiff are some haircuts that complement the inverted triangle face shape.
Now that you’ve determined your face shape, it’s time to restock your favorite men’s products!
One thing we love about braids is that they come in different styles. Knot braids, knotless braids, cornrows, stitch braids, Fulani braids–you name it. When styling your hair with braids, the options are endless, and braided hairstyles can last for weeks. Unfortunately, factors like humidity, frizz, flyaways, and even new growth can turn beautiful braids into something old and unappealing. This is why you need to know how to care for them properly. As we’re going into 2024, if you’re looking for inspiration or just a switch-up to your current braid regimen, look no further. We’ve compiled a range of different braid regimens that you should try out to increase their longevity and keep your braids looking fresh and lively.
1. KNOT BOX BRAIDS
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When your hair is braided, it can become easy to neglect the scalp, which may dry out and, in turn, cause itchiness and flaking. To care for your scalp in knot box braids, hydrate it with a mix of rosewater and aloe. These help to soothe the scalp, providing relief from any itching. Next, massage your scalp and the roots of your hair with essential oils, carrier oils, or Ayurvedic oils to keep them hydrated and reduce flaking.
2. KNOTLESS BRAIDS
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Going about with dirty braids is just not it, yet you don’t have to take them out to cleanse your scalp and hair. Simply wash the roots of your hair and braids with shampoo (and a scalp massager, although this is optional). Rinse thoroughly before conditioning.
If you are uncomfortable with getting your hair wet, though, you can opt for a dry shampoo instead. This will cleanse your scalp and hair without needing to be washed off. After that, dry your braids and go in with a leave-in conditioner. Lastly, oil your scalp and braids, and voila, clean braids.
3. CORNROW BRAIDS
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Your cornrow braids experiencing frizz and flyaways can give you a disheveled look. To ensure your braids stay neat, moisturize the scalp and roots with a hydrating lotion. Follow this up with your natural hair oil to seal up the moisture. Lastly, apply mousse all over the braids to help tame the frizz and flyaways.
4. BOHO BRAIDS
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Due to their mix of braids and curls, this hairstyle requires more attention when it comes to maintenance, as the curls can get tangled and frizzy over time. To care for this, start by working on the braids in sections. Next, spritz each section with water, followed by a hydrating lotion. Run your fingers through the braids to separate knots and snip out any stubborn knots with a pair of hair shears.
After this, generously apply a curl cream to the braids until every part is fully saturated. Then, put sections of the hair into two-strand twists, apply a soothing oil to your scalp, and finish up by spraying mousse. Tie your hair with a satin scarf and leave it on for 30 minutes to an hour or bed. Take out the scarf after, undo the twists, and enjoy your refreshed, revitalized boho braids.
5. TRIBAL BRAIDS
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Due to the front part of your hair being braided flat in this style, it may be somewhat of a challenge getting products to the scalp and hair, which are in between the braids, but it is doable. Start gently massaging a few drops of scalp treatment between the braids. Next, spray the body and ends of the braids with leave-in conditioner. Follow this by wrapping a satin scarf around the head. Put the braids into a ponytail, secure them with a scrunchie or an elastic band, and roll the ends into a donut. Stuff this into a satin bonnet, and take out the next morning to see your refreshed braids.
6. STITCH BRAIDS
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Like all other braids, stitch braids look unappealing when they are not well cared for. To keep your stitch braids looking beautiful, co-wash every two weeks, spritz with water to rinse off the co-wash, and dry with a microfiber towel. Next, apply mousse generously to the braids and wrap on a satin scarf. Leave for a few minutes, and then take out the scarf.
7. BRAIDED PONYTAIL
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Begin by applying setting lotion to the braided part of the hair. Next, wrap a styling strip around the braid to the end. Apply gel to the top of the ponytail to keep flyaways in check, and tie it with a satin scarf. Roll the large braid and stuff it in a satin bonnet with the rest of your head. Take it out after 30 minutes, and you are good to go.
8. FRENCH CURLS BRAIDS
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Also called Nollywood braids, the loose curls of this braided hairstyle tend to matt, frizz, and tangle if you don’t give it proper maintenance. Start by wrapping the head in a satin or silk scarf and apply mousse generously to the curls. If the curls are tangled badly, you must detangle with your fingers and snip out stubborn knots. After that, two-strand twist the curls in sections and pull the entire braids inside a bonnet to bed. Take out the next day.
9. MICRO BRAIDS
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Start by saturating the hair with water from your spray bottle or use a hydrating lotion. Next, detangle by running your fingers through those tiny braids. Apply mousse to revive the bounce of the braids and, finally, lay your edges.
10. JUMBO BRAIDS
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Keep your jumbo braids looking fresh by moisturizing the scalp and roots with a hydrating lotion and sealing them with oil. Use edge control to sleek down the roots of each section to keep them nicely laid and neat.
11. CROCHET BRAIDS
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Long and wavy crochet braids tend to tangle easily. First, divide the hair into a few sections to keep the curls separate and bouncy. Next, detangle each section with a detangler and separate the curls with your fingers. Two-strand twist the curls in sections and wrap hair with a satin scarf for at least 30 minutes or the whole night. Once the time is up, take out the satin scarf and undo the twists.
12. DUTCH BRAIDS
A messy Dutch braids is not a good look. To keep your Dutch braids looking presentable, spray the areas of your scalp with water or a hydrating lotion and seal this with a small amount of oil.
Put some edge control onto your edge brush and gently brush it toward the direction of the plait. Next, use the tail of your rattail comb to tuck in the ends and leave to dry.
Getting a holiday gift for someone you love is one thing, but getting the right one for someone you love that will not break the bank is another story. You want to find a balance between a quality product or tool they can use without forfeiting your holiday budget. Regarding hair care, we all know that some of our favorite brands can have a high price tag attached to them, whether you have curls, coils, or waves.
With holiday parties, secret Santa, and white elephant gifts abounding everywhere, finding stocking stuffers is a budget-friendly option that will still pack a powerful punch. We’ve got you covered with a list of 15 stocking stuffers, all under $20, containing essential hair items that the person you’re gifting will love and appreciate. So, let’s get right into it.
1. GRACE ELEYAE DISPOSABLE SHOWER CAPS WITH POUCH
Price: $14.50
This set comes with 25 pieces of disposable shower caps that can be used both at home and on the road. It’s such a thoughtful stocking stuffer that any of your friends or family investing in hair care would appreciate.
2. HAIR PARTY SCRUNCHIE AND HAIR TIE GIFT SET
Price: $10.00
Scrunchies are one trending hair accessories because they help keep the hair away from the face and add beauty to a hairstyle. All the more reason why it would make total sense to gift this set to someone you know could benefit from it.
3. MIXED CHICKS TRAVEL & TRIAL PACK
Price: $9.99
If your loved one is going to be between long flights, then gifting them this travel and trial pack to keep their curls looking radiant is the right choice. This pack contains a shampoo, deep conditioner, and leave-in conditioner.
4. A NEW DAY TEXTURED BOW HAIR TWISTER SET
Price: $5.00
For just $5, this offers you a set of three scrunchies – one velvety scrunchy, one textured scrunchy, and one designed with a bow. Who wouldn’t appreciate the diversity of this scrunchy gift?
5. BRIOGEO BLOSSOM & BLOOM VOLUMIZE + LIFT HAIR CARE MINIS
Price: $12.50
If your friend or family member has fine hair or is suffering from thinning hair, this travel-size kit will be a perfect holiday present for them. Fortified with scalp-supporting ginseng and biotin, the shampoo, conditioner, and volumizing styling spray all help to increase the hair’s fullness, among other health benefits.
6. CAROL’S DAUGHTER GODDESS STRENGTH MINI SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER GIFT SET
Price: $9.99
For only $9.99, this gift set is quite a steal. It includes essentials such as a sulfate-free shampoo, a sulfate-free conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, and a hair pomade that all come in travel size so they can easily fit into your bag as you travel.
7. UNCLE FUNKY’S DAUGHTER 3 IN 1 SHINE BOOSTER – MAXIMUM THERMAL PROTECTION
Price: $14.99
This three-in-one thermal protection is just what the hair needs for shine and strength and to reduce frizz. That’s why it makes a perfect stocking stuffer for this season.
8. CAT & JACK GIRLS’ 12PK BUTTERFLY THEMED HAIR ACCESSORY SET
Price: $5.00
Hair clips are another top trending hair accessories as they help liven hairstyles and keep flyaways in place. That’s why this set of butterfly-shaped claw clips, contour clips, and hair elastics makes a great holiday gift for adults and children.
9. CAMILLE ROSE Moisture On The Go!
Price: $15.00
Hair can get dry this season, so you’ll need a little extra moisture. This set makes a fantastic stocking stuffer due to its price point and ease of convenience for traveling on the go. It helps provide the hair strands with hydrating butter and oils to make them flourish even in the driest weather.
10. THE HONEST COMPANY CALM SHAMPOO + BODY WASH AND LOTION DUO
Price: $19.49
This shampoo and lotion works for the skin and hair you can’t afford to pass on. They both contain essential oils and chamomile, which are essential for radiant skin and nourished hair.
11. FELICIA LEATHERWOOD Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap
Price: $18.99
When drying the hair, it goes without saying that it should be dried with a material that is gentle to the strands, and this is what this microfiber towel provides. As a stocking stuffer, this will make a gift that the receiver would come to appreciate almost immediately.
12. BATISTE REFRESH DAY & NIGHT DRY SHAMPOO HOLIDAY GIFT SET
Price: $14.99
This duo of one dry shampoo and one deep cleansing shampoo is perfect for cleaning the hair of build-ups and revitalizing it, whether it’s in a protective style (like braids) or not.
13. HAUSE OF CURLS CORAL COLLAPSIBLE DIFFUSER
Price: $5.00
Diffusers help to create the perfect blow dry while reducing frizz. This coral collapsible diffuser comes in a size that can fit many dryers, which makes it a perfect holiday present.
14. CONAIR POWERFUL DRYING & STYLING HAIR DRYER
Price: $18.99
Hair dryers that attend to your styling needs and are lightweight make it easier on the wrist to hold, and this is one of the features of the Conair Hair Dryer. Its light weight makes it easy to slip into a gift box.
15. KITSCH SATIN HEATLESS HAIR STYLING GIFT SET
Price: $20.00
Heatless curlers are the rave now because many want to reduce the chances of their hair getting damaged from heat. Also, a ceramic roller helps add volume to the crown of your head while you use the heatless curler, and a claw clip helps hold your hair in one place firmly. This gift set comes with all these three necessities, making it one of the perfect stocking stuffers for this holiday.
So you see, you don’t have to break the bank to gift someone a hair care item this holiday. Which of these stocking stuffers will you be going for?
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Do you remember when, as a child, you looked forward to, among other exciting things, getting your hair done in a new hairstyle for the holidays? Well, if you’re a parent or a guardian to a child now, you can agree that your little one is also looking forward to a cute hairstyle for the holiday. It can be daunting trying to determine whether you want an elaborate or simple style that helps ring in the holidays without breaking your arm. Should you opt for lots of sparkle and curls or go for braids and ribbons? Just in case you were wondering where to start from, we’ve gathered some kid-friendly holiday season hairstyles to inspire you.
1. BRAIDED CRISSCROSS PUFF PONYTAILS
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This hairstyle will ring in the holiday season with its X-pattern neatly arranged on the head and livened by little elastic bands of various colors.
2. ALL BACK WITH WAVE PART
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This straight-back hairstyle includes a distinct wave that takes the hairstyle to the next level.
3. FULANI BOHO BRAIDS
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I love this hairstyle because not only does it make a great back-to-school hairstyle, but it is also holiday-friendly, especially if your family is taking a vacation. You don’t want to be bothered with having to style your daughter’s hair daily. Attach colorful butterfly clips and ribbons to it to elevate it to a holiday season hairstyle.
4. HALF CRISS CROSS BUN
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Buns have no age limit, and this half bun with the crisscross braids results in the perfect holiday look.
5. PIGTAILS TWIST OUT
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Twistouts never have to be boring, and like this one, you can part your child’s hair into two, add some ribbons, and get a holiday look rolling.
6. STAR PART AND SINGLE TWISTS
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Take that single twist look from ordinary to super gorgeous by cutting up a star part in the middle of the head.
7. CURLY AFRO WITH HALF CORNROWS
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An effortless slay for a baby girl, this look involves creating intricate designs of heart cornrows that cross over each other and stop just before the middle of the head while the rest of the hair is purposely left in a curly Afro.
8. LONG PONYTAIL
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If your child is getting her hair braided, then this long ponytail with bangs may just be a great option for her.
9. STAR PART BUBBLE BRAIDS
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Bubble braids always make a good holiday hairstyle, with a star part adding the right flair.
10. TWISTED RUBBER BAND UPDO
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With creativity, regular twists can be upgraded to a cute holiday-inspiring hairstyle.
11. SILK PRESS
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A silk press is a one-holiday hairstyle that can easily be done at home. With your blowdryer and straightener, voila, you’re ready to create magic.
12. TOP KNOT STITCH BUN
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Another type of bun for your child’s holiday hairstyle is the stitch bun with its pronounced stitch partings and the top held up in a scrunchie and large beads.
13. HALF-CORNROWS BUBBLE BRAIDS
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Always a delightful hairstyle, bubble braids, and half cornrows adorned in butterfly clips will give all the holiday vibes needed.
14. CROSS OVER DOUBLE PONYTAILS
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This is one creative way to switch up a ponytail look, and your little girl will feel so confident in this hairstyle.
15. HALF BANTU KNOTS, HALF BUBBLE BRAIDS
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If there’s a hairstyle combo for kids that always hits the mark, it’s this one. Accessorizing it further with colorful hair clips adds to its holiday vibes.
What kid-friendly holiday styles do you plan to create this season? If you want to restock your shelves this season, check out our article on the Most Popular Kids’ Curly Hair Products of 2023.
In the spirit of hairstyle comebacks, the French curl braids are one of the protective styles to do it big on the scene this year. Making its way back from the ’90s, glamorous is a fitting term that best describes this protective hairstyle because of its stand-out look. It is a perfect holiday hairstyle, especially during winter when you want to limit manipulation of your natural hair to the barest minimum (as you should) to prevent breakage and dryness while retaining hair length.
French curl braids are also suitable for different hair lengths, are lightweight (if you’re using the correct braiding hair), and are easy to install if you’re a DIY enthusiast. In today’s post, we focus on these unique braids and how you can maintain them if you choose them as your protective style of the season.
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WHAT ARE THE FRENCH CURL BRAIDS?
French curl braids are single braids with the middle to lower parts of the hair left unplaited in flowy, voluminous, bouncy curls. There’s quite some controversy surrounding the name because of the “French” in it as some members of the black girl hair community say that since the concept of the hairstyle stems from Africa and was popularly known there as Nollywood braids (after the Nigerian movie industry), it is cultural misappropriation to ascribe the term “French curls” braids to it, especially since there are little known facts about box braids originating from the French and better-known facts about them originating from Africa.
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Still, on TikTok and other social media platforms, many use the terms “French curl braids” and “Nollywood braids” interchangeably to refer to this braids type.
HOW TO CREATE THE FRENCH CURL BRAIDS
Although you can use many types of braiding hair, it is best to use braiding hair specifically made for creating this hairstyle to give it that silky finish. To create the braids, start by sectioning your natural hair into boxes, triangles, or any shape you choose and braid them with the braiding hair. Stop braiding mid-length or lower-length and secure the point between braided and unbraided hair with hair glue. To create the curls, wrap them around flexi rods or any other type of hair rods, dip them in hot water, and gently take them out. Using human hair extensions, you can wrap the unbraided part around a heat curling tool to create the curls.
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HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR FRENCH CURL BRAIDS THIS WINTER
While these braids can be a great way to keep your natural hair protected during winter, the cold, harsh air can still suck out moisture from your hair, leaving it dry, brittle, and frizzy. Here are some simple measures you can take to keep your French curl braids looking their best:
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1. OIL YOUR BRAIDS
Oiling your French curl braids can restore shine to a dull, dry look. Not only that, they can limit hair breakage while nourishing your hair. Depending on how often the occasion calls, you can do this twice to three times a week. You can also spray hair shine for extra shine and to keep your braids smelling nice.
2. USE A MOUSSE TO TAME FLYAWAYS
Flyaways are individual hair strands that stand out from the rest of the hair, giving you a frizzy, rough look. Spraying mousse on your braids can help get those flyaways laid, giving you back your neat look. You can also use hair gel as an alternative if you don’t have mousse.
3. WEAR A SHOWER CAP
Before bathing or showering, ensure that your braids are well-packed and wrapped into a shower cap. This is because bathing water coming in contact with your braids will not only get it wet — thus putting you through the chore of having to get it dry or else risk itching — it also disrupts the effectiveness of the products applied on the braids by either diluting them or washing them off.
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4. USE A SATIN/SILK BONNET/SCARF
Never underestimate how far using a satin bonnet or a silk scarf can go in preventing moisture loss and keeping your hair from experiencing frizz. Cover or wrap your braids in either of these before your head hits the pillow.
Will you choose the French curl braids as your protective style this season? Let us know in the comments!
The slicked-back bun is one hairstyle that has been around for decades and is not leaving the beauty scene anytime soon. Simple yet elegant, this hairstyle gives its wearer a distinguished, polished look, making it a popular choice among the curly hair community. If you’re looking for a low-effort style that still packs a powerful punch, look no further than this classic style. Regardless of your texture, this hairstyle is easy and simple and can be achieved with just a few bobby pins, an edge tamer, and gel.
WHY IS THE SLICKED-BACK BUN A GREAT HAIRSTYLE FOR THIS HOLIDAY?
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This is a chic and classy hairstyle that can be worn anywhere, from making a quick trip to the store to casual get-togethers to grand events like a soiree or a gala. There is nothing worse than trying to create an elaborate style during a hectic day, which is why this style is a fan favorite. It is quick and easy to achieve and works as an effortless last-minute hairstyle.
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The slicked bun is a great holiday hairstyle you can DIY at home using hair products and items you already own. You can easily dress it up with a scarf, jeweled bobby pins, or a headband without messing up the style. The holidays can be busy and bustling and heading to a salon for an elegant updo may not be feasible for your wallet or time.
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The slicked-back bun is also great for hair of different lengths, but if you have short hair, you may need to add hair extensions to the ends to create that full-look effect. You aren’t limited to just a bun; you can get creative with shapes like a military bun, buns with middle parts, or chignon. If you’ve been rocking bangs this season, this can make the look pop even more.
HOW TO CREATE THE SLICKED-BACK HAIRSTYLE
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Here are the essential items you’ll need to achieve this hairstyle:
- Hair gel
- Hairbrush
- Elastic bands or scrunchie
- Silk or satin scarf
- Edge tamer
- Edge brush
- Hairspray (optional)
- Blow dryer (optional)
1. START ON CLEAN, PRE-STRETCHED HAIR OR WET, DETANGLED HAIR
For this hairstyle, you want to ensure that your hair is clean, properly detangled and stretched so it can lay flat nicely without any bumps or swelling. To stretch your hair, you can use a hair straightener and a heat protectant or heatless methods such as braiding, twisting, or threading your hair with wool. Similarly, you can start on wet, detangled hair (say, immediately after a wash) that has not been stretched.
2. SLEEK YOUR HAIR DOWN
Apply your hair gel generously (you may want to do this in sections to ensure every part of your hair gets the gel) and brush back with your hair brush into a ponytail. Make sure your hair lays as flat as possible. Secure the ends of the ponytail with the scrunchie or elastic bands and roll the ends into a bun.
Follow this by wrapping your silk or satin scarf firmly around your head and leaving for a couple of hours, or if you’re in a hurry, dry it with a blow dryer.
3. PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES
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Remove the satin scarf when your hair is dried, and lay your edges with an edge brush and edge tamer/control. Spray some shine from your hair spray to give that extra glossy look. You can also elevate your look by accessorizing your slicked-back bun with barrettes, hair clips, hair jewels, headbands, hair pins, and hair scarf, to mention a few.
Will you be trying the slick back bun this holiday or trying the trendy ballet bun? Tell us in the comments.
We will be wrapping up with 2023 in only a few weeks and stepping into 2024. While we look forward to a new year, it is also important not to leave behind important hair care tips that were paramount to helping our hair thrive this year. Here on NaturallyCurly, over the year, we have spoken with leading professional hairstylists who have all freely shared their tested and trusted advice on best practices and recommendations that we can apply in taking good care of our hair.
Whether it’s for trendy hairstyles or maintenance tips, these seasoned stylists have provided insightful hair care knowledge for us to carry on into the new year, and this article will be breaking them down for you.
KEY TIPS TO REDUCING FRIZZ IN YOUR CURLS BY ANTOINETTE HILL AND MARILISA SEARS
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IMAGE SOURCE: MARILISA SEARS
Whether it’s during spring, summer, autumn, or winter, frizz happening to our hair is what many of us naturals dread. Dryness, puffy roots, rough texture, and an unruly hair appearance are not the best state for our curls, but this is unavoidable when our hair experiences frizz. Thankfully, Celebrity Stylists Antoinette Hill and Marilisa Sears share these practical tips on how to effectively deal with frizz in and out of season:
- Use products that provide moisture and hydration.
- Use these moisturizing products and serums on your curls/waves when wet.
- Allow the hair to dry without disturbing the texture for a beautiful finish.
- Use a satin pillowcase or wear a satin bonnet to bed, as cotton fabrics absorb moisture and oils from your hair and cause tangles.
ROSEMARY OIL TO TREAT HAIR LOSS
When it comes to hair loss, many factors range from medical conditions to extreme stress to hereditary factors. This can be worrisome, but thankfully, hair loss can be treated, and one of the recommended treatments is rosemary oil. CEO Chiara Scuderi of I.C.O.N, Spain’s hair care category, highlights the following benefits of rosemary oil in treating hair loss:
- It smooths down the cuticle, heals, and calms the scalp from irritation and itchiness.
- It (as well as Peppermint oil) stimulates blood circulation, promoting a healthy scalp and encouraging hair growth.
- Rosemary oil is ideal for all hair types, and dry textures can benefit from this oil as it smooths and soothes the cuticles.
- Using this essential oil directly on the scalp may irritate, so you should test a small area first. Mix about three drops of rosemary oil with your shampoo, conditioner, or treatment to receive maximum benefits.
- If applying directly to the scalp, add only a couple of drops, massage to reduce inflammation, nourish the scalp, and use the remaining product from midshaft to ends, working it through with your hands to seal the cuticle.
KEY TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR BOX BRAIDS AND KNOTLESS BRAIDS
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Box braids and knotless braids are protective styles belonging to the same braids family group (although they have their distinguishing features). As such, their maintenance routine is quite similar if not the same. When it comes to maintaining box braids, Celebrity Stylist Njeri Radway shares the following tips:
- Start by prepping your hair for box braids by shampooing twice: first, with a clarifying shampoo to remove any product buildup, and the second should be a moisturizing one.
- Follow up with a deep conditioning treatment.
- After that, section it out and detangle it.
- Once that is done, add a little leave-in conditioner and blow-dry your hair.
- Leave your box braids in for up to eight weeks.
When it comes to knotless braids maintenance, Swella’s co-founder Zanbria Asante and its stylists, Gabrielle Wood and Chantelle Clay recommend the following tips:
- Try your best to wear a scarf or bonnet to bed.
- During workout sessions, put your braids in one or two big braids or buns.
- Wear a shower cap to protect your hair when taking a shower.
- Boho knotless braids can be maintained by spraying on a leave-in conditioner, followed by any hair oil of your choice.
- Detangle the curls of the boho knotless braids after applying a generous amount of leave-in conditioner. You can do this twice a day, morning and night. Finger detangling occasionally is also helpful.
- Put your braids in 2-4 twists at night and put on your satin or silk bonnet. The twists won’t prevent tangling but will make your morning detangling much less stressful.
- To curb frizz, spray a mousse or foam wrap on the braids.
TIPS FOR SCALP MAINTENANCE
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Dryness, itching, dandruff, and tenderness are some of the common scalp problems we may experience and once we do, they should be addressed so they don’t develop into something much worse. When it comes to caring for the scalp, Celebrity Stylist Tokyo Stylez touts the CURLS Hair Under There Collection as one of the best haircare lines, listing the following benefits:
- It keeps the hair highly moisturized and hydrated while soothing and preventing dandruff in between washes.
- CURLS’ herbal tea-infused, sulfate-free shampoo can be used to rid scalp and hair of buildup from weeks of protective styles.
- Lather & massage its Detox Tea Cleanser into the scalp before rinsing.
- Follow up with Strengthening Moisture Mask conditioner.
- The collection’s soothing scalp oil can refresh, calm, reinvigorate, and hydrate irritated, dry, and neglected scalps.
- The scalp oil can also be used after taking the braids out to refresh the scalp before shampooing and conditioning.
- The collection’s cooling hair mask helps to rid the scalp and hair of build-up from weeks of protective styles.
TIPS FOR DYEING YOUR HAIR BLONDE
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IMAGE SOURCE: BRITANY MICHELLE
Regarding hair colors this year, Blonde was on the list of the top trends, with naturals trying out different awesome shades. However, there are a few things to note before choosing to dye your hair by yourself. CEO of Nia Hope & Company, a haircare company, Nia Hope, and licensed cosmetologist and hair stylist Britany Michelle provide these tips:
- First-timers should be prepared for their hair to come out not only in a different color but also in a completely different texture because it responds to the products that have been used.
- To prevent the extreme dryness of the dyeing procedure, use a less volume developer (5 or 10) to mix with your toner since your cuticles are already wide open from using an initial volume plus bleach.
TIPS TO CREATING YOUR BARBIE-INSPIRED LOOK
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Between Barbie dolls and animations being a part of our world and the live-action film becoming one of 2023’s blockbuster movies, it’s not out of place if we choose to channel our inner Barbie occasionally. If you want to create a Barbie-inspired look this Christmas, Celebrity Stylist Jared “JStayReady” Henderson who has styled the hair of celebrities like Karol G who features on the Barbie soundtrack recommends the following:
- Colorful clip-in hair extensions, colorful hair clips, and headbands are all easy accessories that can easily make your look Barbie-inspired.
- Rollers, a big barrel curling iron, and hair ties are great tools for creating Barbie-inspired hairstyles.
- A fun blonde or pink wig that will create the ultimate Barbie fantasy.
- For natural hair girls, a bit of gel and a twist-out (or any other method of defining your natural curls) with a pink headband to accessorize it is perfect.
TIPS TO CARING FOR DIFFERENT HAIR TEXTURES WITH FLAWLESS BY GABRIELLE UNION
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When it comes to caring for different hair textures, Celebrity Hairstylist and co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union, Larry Sims shares the benefits of the haircare line:
- The stylers can work alone to address specific needs and be cocktails.
- The leave-in provides intense moisture and hydration for dry curls.
- The curl custard helps to seal the cuticle and give definition.
- The scalp tonic soothes the scalp and also gets rid of product build-up.
Which of these tips have you used so far? Which ones will you be applying going forward? Let us know in the comments.
To say trends tend to rule our daily lives is an understatement. From hairstyles to haircuts, color, and accessories, we’ve seen more emerging trends spawn from social media. Instagram and TikTok have ruled the dominion of hair trends, which has served as both an inspiration and a motivation for many of us when figuring out what to do with our hair, as the case may be. Like every other year before it, 2023 saw the platform awash with various viral trends and all that got us trying new hacks with items from our kitchens, adding more hair accessories to our shopping carts, or visiting the salon to request a banging cut or hairstyle.
If you missed this wave of trends, you can still catch up with them because, in today’s article, we’ll present you with a round-up of some of the most viral hair trends in 2023.
1. THE BOWL METHOD FOR CURL DEFINITION
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This is one absolute game changer that we loved, and here’s why: All it will cost you is to dip your hair slathered in conditioner into a bowl of water, raise your hair, scrunch its dripping ends, and body with your hands, and voila, flowing curls appear. Zero heat applied, so zero heat damage to worry about.
2. PIXIE CUT
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A haircut trend in and out of season, this stunner is a perfect look for both girlies with the short TWA (teeny weeny Afro) and medium hair. It’s a haircut that gives versatility and dimension because there are many ways to style it.
3. THE OLAPLEX HAIR TREATMENT
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Although Olaplex has been on the hair treatment scene for a while, in 2022, it amassed a huge cult following when it kickstarted its first paid hashtag challenge, #Olaflex, on TikTok. This spilled into 2023, and we saw everyone, naturals and non-naturals alike, hop on the Olaplex train to use the products to treat damaged hair and repair broken hair bonds.
4. CLAW CLIP HAIRSTYLES
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Making their comeback from the Y2K era, these quickly became the darling hair accessories for naturalistas everywhere. Whether you had long hair, moderately medium-length hair, or short hair, no one was left out when it came to rocking a claw clip hairstyle.
5. CURTAIN BANGS
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This fringe style became a hot hair trend because of its natural ability to frame the face without covering the entire forehead. The softness and charm that it added to one’s overall appearance further endeared it to every single hair texture.
6. COWBOY/COWGIRL COPPER
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Some may refer to this plainly as the ginger color, but this hair color became one of the platform 2023’s fastest-growing hair trends for the fall season. The cowboy/cowgirl Copper has seen professional hair colorists and DIY enthusiasts alike sharing various techniques and formulas on how to achieve the best of this hair color.
7. BLONDE HAIR COLOR
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Featuring different shades, blonde became a favorite color for everyone because of its effortless ability to blend in with different skin tones. Furthermore, it creates a more lively look on one’s head to complement an overall appearance.
8. SOCK CURLS
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If there’s one thing that this proved, it’s that socks are not only useful for the feet but can be a necessary hair item when the occasion demands. Like the bowl method, wrapping your hair around a sock is yet another way to create heatless curls.
9. GODDESS BRAIDS
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A combination of straight braids and curly strands, this protective hairstyle gives versatility and beauty. You could also choose to wear it in different styles for different days.
10. Bubble Braids
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Another protective style on the list of viral hair trends, bubble braids were one of the easiest for many DIY stylists on social media to pull off. The hairstyle comes in so many different styles—from single ponytails to double ponytails to crown looks—that all you need to do is select whichever appeals the most to you
11. PLOPPING
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Many TikTokers agree that this method, which first came to life here on our NaturallyCurly forums, is one of the fastest and most effective techniques for drying wet hair. It involves spreading a microfiber towel or a T-shirt, turning your head upside down, and using the towel or T-shirt to wrap your wet hair up as you gently raise your head. Leave it on for some minutes, take out the towel, and get less frizz and more curl definition.
12. BALLET BUN
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Whether sitting high up, in the middle, or in the low part of your head, a ballet bun gives a unique look to the wearer. And the thing about this hairstyle is that you can further decorate them with little or bold hair accessories.
13. HEADBANDS
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With many hair brands producing satin headbands using satin material for comfort and protection, this hair accessory has recaptured the hearts of many. Also coming in different colors, shapes, and styles, they’ll make a perfect addition to your Christmas party look.
Did you try any of these hair trends on TikTok this year? Which ones will you be trying soon? Let us know in the comments.
Step up your hair care game this season with this ultimate selection of hair care gift sets that you’ll want to put on your holiday wish list. These sets feature best-selling and new products from your favorite haircare brands with the essentials for your hair to thrive during winter and beyond. And since they are holiday specials, they come with a slash in prices, so you get to save money while getting great value for your coils, curls, and waves.
We’ve carefully categorized these gift sets to include everyone—women, men, and kids—so feel free to dive into the list below and begin your selection.
1. MOROCCANOIL DELUXE WONDERS KIT
Value: $25.00
This holiday set comes with a hair treatment for conditioning and styling your hair and a 2-in-1 hair and body mist. The kit makes a perfect holiday gift, and its compact size makes it an excellent fit for your travel bag.
2. KITSCH STOCKING STUFFER BUNDLE
Value:$25.65
This festive stocking stuffer bundle includes a range of hair accessories–scrunchies, claw clips, satin pillowcases, and heatless styling tools for versatility and durability. Each piece of accessory provides a firm hold on your hair without damaging it.
3. RIZOS CURLS VIP BOX BEST OF 2023
Value: $115
Rizos Curls VIP (Very Important Products) box set comes with six full-sized products–a detangling spray, curl-defining mousse, salt spray, repair mask, apple cider vinegar hair rinse, and hair and body perfume. It is the perfect buy for a curly head.
4. MINHA BLACK ONYX BELEZA BUNDLE (4-PIECE SET)
Value: $23.48
This four piece hair care bundle includes the Magic Detangling Brush, Scalp Massager + Shampoo Brush, Conditioner Coils, and a Beleza Bag. It is also available in two other colors, Rosa and Coral.
5. FLAWLESS BY GABRIELLE UNION WINTER HYDRATION KIT
Value: $8.89
This kit features essentials to provide your hair with the ultimate moisture and hydration for winter’s cold, dry weather. Its oil treatment, scalp tonic, and masque ensure your hair and scalp stay nourished. It also features a bonus detangling comb to ease detangling and reduce breakage.
6. EVOLVE EDGE STYLING SET
Value: $9.99
Specifically tailored to styling your edges, this set includes a triple-edge styler brush with boar bristles, a fine-tooth rattail comb, and the Wide Edge Styler. With this set, you can style your edges effortlessly.
7. REBUNDLE’S BRAIDBETTER IN NATURAL
Value: $50.00
These plant-based hair extensions are perfect for your protective styling this season. They are well-suited to complement any complexion, provide a non-slip grip, and are reusable.
8. CEREMONIA POWER SCALP DUO
Value: $33
This scalp power duo of the award-winning scalp remedy oil and scalp massager is the perfect comb for your scalp health. The oil helps boost your hair’s health and shine while the massager helps to gently exfoliate the scalp and evenly distribute products.
9. ACT + ACRE STEM CELL GUA SHA SYSTEM
Value: $82.50
From Act + Acre comes this trichologist-approved scalp serum and scalp tool designed to support overall hair follicle health. Furthermore, it increases topical product absorption and promotes relaxation.
10. THE SAGE LOULOU 2-IN-1 AIR STYLER BY EDRÉE
Value: $149.00
This 2-in-1 air styler with adjustable-temperature titanium plates can create both straight styles and flowing curls. Its tiny vents blow calm wind over your hair, locking in your style and preventing heat damage.
11. SHINE BRIGHT HAIR SET
Value: $64.00
This set comes packaged with a hair treatment, shampoo, and conditioner to help give your hair a soft, bouncy look and shine. It also helps to smooth and calm frizz.
12. CAMRYN’S BFF KARMA’S WORLD SATIN BONNET
Value: $6.99
Camryn’s BFF is one of Firstline Brands dedicated to young girls and teens to help them learn about healthy hair care early. The satin bonnet is made with non-abrasive, high-quality satin to serve as the ultimate protector for different hairstyles and hair types at bedtime.
13. KISS COLORS & CARE BRAID STYLING GIFT SET
Value: $14.99
If braids are your child’s or your protective style of the holiday season, this 4-piece braid styling set is the perfect maintenance kit. It contains a braiding gel, a mousse, a parting comb, and braid charms.
14. SHEAMOISTURE KIDS EXTRA MOISTURIZING SET
Value: $29.97
This haircare set features a moisturizing detangler, a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, and a curling butter cream. It’s just what you need to tame your child’s frizzy hair, keep it soft, shiny, and tangle-free,
15. EVERY MAN JACK SANDALWOOD BEARD TRIAL SET
Value: $8.49
This trial set is the perfect stocking stuffer for gently cleansing the beard and skin. The beard oil also helps to hydrate and condition the beard.
16. CURLSMITH DEFRIZZION DRYER & XXL DIFFUSER
Value: $189.00
This hair dryer and diffuser suitable for both boys and girls helps to reduce frizz while drying your child’s or your hair. The dryer also provides even, gentle heat to minimize damage.
17. WAVENFORCER BARBER SERIES BEARD & STACHE HAIR BRUSH GIFT SET
Value: $8.99
This father-and-son gift set includes a compact military brush, double-sided comb, and travel bag for a memorable grooming experience. Its smooth comb, designed with tapered teeth and rounded tips, ensures that your hair stays safe while getting detangled or styled.
18. FBG THE ULTIMATE WAVE KIT
Value: $75.00
This hair kit includes a hair pomade and daily styling cream for deep, defined waves. It also features a cleansing shampoo, a hydrating conditioner, a micro-fiber towel, and a 360-wave brush.
Which gift set do you plan to add to your gift list? Let us know in the comments!
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Cultivating the right haircare routine, like all other body care, is just as important for men. As a man, you don’t want to look all nicely dressed up and smell good while the hair on your head and face begs for some TLC. Your beards, mustache, waves, curls, or coils deserve some nourishment to help you achieve that perfect all-around look, and we’re just as ready to help you get started.
We’ll shortly list some essential haircare products you should include in your stash. Some of these products were specifically tailored to men’s haircare needs, and we’ve broken them into categories so you’re not confused about what works best for each hair type.
If you’re ready to get started, then dive into the list of products below:
BEARDS
1. Aaron Wallace Hair and Beard Oil
This high-performance hair and beard oil is blended with Black Jamaican Castor Oil, coconut oil, mango, and black seed oil. It can help to seal in moisture and revitalize dry and brittle hair that needs a little boost.
2. OKAY PURE NATURALS FOR MEN CASTOR OIL HAIR & BEARD SHAMPOO
Having grime stuck in your beard and hair can be a bother. Thankfully, with this shampoo, you can wash them off thoroughly. The shampoo also contains castor oil which conditions your beard and hair so they don’t feel dried out after cleansing.
3. SCOTCH PORTER BEARD AND HAIR CONDITIONING SPRAY
After washing your beard, what you want to do is spray on this leave-in product to ensure it stays hydrated. This hair conditioning spray is power-packed with hydrating oils like Argan, Marula, Avocado, Coconut, and Kukui, leaving your hair and beards soft.
4. Every Man Jack Beard Butter
Your beard will be thanking you after using this hydrating and refreshing beard butter. Every Man Jack uses plant-based ingredients like cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, and wheat proteins to create a refreshing scent that your beard will love. It can relieve itch and irritation and curb any runaway hairs.
5. Bevel Beard Trimmer for Men
We love a good beard trimmer, and Belvel is bringing you premium quality at an affordable price. This adjustable tool can help achieve a perfectly groomed beard with barber-level precision that will have you doing a double take in the mirror.
WAVES
6. Wet Brush Detangling Hair Brush for Men
Every man needs a good detangling brush to help define his curls, coils, and waves. This men’s detangler is perfect for grooming and styling due to the bristles that help massage your scalp and hair follicles. You can easily untangle your hair, regardless of your hair type or texture.
7. OCEAN VIEW DEEP WAVES POMADE
It can be challenging to achieve the perfect waves, but this pomade made it easier. 360 waves are always a stunner, and this pomade will provide that firm hold you need to create the perfect wave pattern. It also does not leave buildup in your hair and can be easily applied and washed off.
8. YOUNG KING HAIR CARE Kids Curl Cream for Wavy Hair
The little men in our lives also need love, and Young King Hair Care delivers a plant-based curl cream that creates soft and tangle-free curls. Here’s to a formula designed to work across various textures and can help your little man feel confident in his curls, coils, and waves.
9. LUSTER’S SCURL FREE FLOW NATURAL WAVE BUTTER
This wave butter helps in adding definition to your natural wave pattern. It also softens your hair, nourishes your scalp, and provides a healthy shine.
10. Cantu Men’s 3-In-1 Shampoo
There’s nothing like one product that can give you the most bang for your buck, and this 3-in-1 product from Cantu makes wash day a seamless experience. Winter weather doesn’t stand a chance against this formula that fights against dry scalp and skin.
CURLS
11. UNCLE JIMMY CURL KICKER
This curl kicker not only enhances your natural curl pattern, it also provides intense moisture — a necessity during this winter season. It is also flake-free so you’re not worried about particles in your hair or product build-up.
12. Curl Daddy Hold Me Cream Gel
Welcome to Curl Daddy’s Hold Me Cream Gel, a vegan formula that works as a 2-in-1 experience for your texture. The gel helps to define and separate each tendril while helping reduce frizz and improve your shine.
13. R+Co Cassette Curl Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioning is the key to a well-hydrated set of curls, and R+Co delivers a fierce product combo your curls will love. This styler includes key ingredients like flax seed, chia seed, aloe leaf, and rice protein that can tame frizz and improve shine without weighing down your curls.
9. FRESH by Houston White Pomade for Curly Hair
Pomades are great for styling and defining curls, and this oil-based product will sculpt your hair to perfection. The blend of musk rose, and cocoa leaves a delicious scent that provides a strong hold without the stick residue.
10. Mixed Chicks HIS MIX Shine Starter Shampoo
Mixed Chicks is brining the heat for men looking to cleanse and hydrate their curls, coils, and waves. This clarifying shampoo removes all build up and can reduce breakage due to rich ingredients like borage seed oil and avocado oil.
COILS
11. CB SMOOTHIE WILD JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL
This Jamaican Castor oil helps to strengthen your coily strands, encourage hair growth, and condition your hair. It also helps to improve shine.
12. PHILIP KINGSLEY MOISTURE EXTREME ENRICHING SHAMPOO
If you’re dealing with rough cuticles, frizz, and fragile hair, then try this gentle cleansing hydrating shampoo. It is infused with nourishing oils to fortify your tightly coiled strands. It also cleanses while nourishing your hair.
13. RED by Kiss X Bow Wow Styler Fixer Twist Curl Gel and Durable Twist Brush
There’s nothing like a twist combo with a brush and gel to keep your coils defined and pristine all day. Bow Wow partnered with Kiss Colors to formulate this product for styling and daily maintenance for afro curls. The twist gel is blended with castor oil, coconut oil, and biotin to help promote strength and growth to have a long-lasting hold.
14. SHEA MOISTURE Men’s Shea Moisturizing Shampoo
Shea Moisture is bringing men all the cleansing goodness with a moisturizing shampoo to bring hydration that won’t strip your hair of natural oils.
15. Frederick Benjamin Crown Control
You get the best of both worlds with this twist cream because it holds like a gel and finishes like a cream. Frederick Benjamin holds the grease and gives you a strong hold and matte shine to enhance your curl’s natural finish.
Are you ready to start restocking your shelf? Let us know what you’ll be buying the comments!
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‘Tis that time of the year when your hair regimen needs an adjustment more than ever for optimal functionality. You need to prevent your hair from quickly drying out, becoming brittle, frizzing out, and overall being in a healthy state. While we are not saying you should lay off on the products in your stash, an adjustment to the norm is necessary to ensure your hair flourishes during the winter weather. For instance, you’ll need to swap lighter products for thicker ones and incorporate new helpful products in your hair care routine.
If you’re ready to get started, below are some products— from deeply moisturizing creams to towels that help combat frizz—you can include in your regime for winter:
1. Wonder Curl Restoring Hair Treatment
Deep conditioners are necessary during winter, and this particular one is an intensive deep restorative hair treatment that conditions, strengthens, and moisturizes dry hair to improve texture and manageability. Its ingredients of olive oil, shea butter, avocado, and tamanu oil ensure that your strands are well-hydrated all through winter.
2. Crece Pelo Natural Fitoterapeutico Treatment
This deep conditioner is plant-based and contains active natural extracts for capillary growth. This winter, you don’t have to fear limp, lifeless hair as this product has all it takes to ensure your hair has health, vitality, and softness, harsh elements, regardless.
3. Alikay Naturals Moisture Rich Hair Parfait
Dry hair can be bad, but dry hair during winter can be worse. Alikay Naturals Hair Parfait is here to combat the winter weather with a moisturizing blend of shea butter, argan oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and bay essential oil. Whether your hair is fine, kinky, or curly, this product ensures you get all the moisture and hydration it needs all season long.
4. Oyin Handmade Whipped Pudding
Whether you work or school, if you’ll be out all day, you need this rich, dense moisturizing cream to ensure your curls stay soft and conditioned for the longest period. This whipped pudding is a mixture of rich botanical butter and oils that fully penetrate your strands from roots to tips.
5. Taliah Waajid Pure & Natural Shea Coco Curly Hair Souffle
Is your medium to thick 3b – 4b hair battling frizz? This souffle is the ideal product for fighting frizz in winter because it provides moisture and controls frizz. It also improves your curl definition and hydrates your hair without weighing it down.
6. Darshana Natural Indian Hair Oil
This all-natural hair oil is made with Ayurvedic oils that ensure your curly strands get the deep conditioning they need for this weather. This product also reduces frizz, maintains smoothness, and promotes healthy hair.
7. Difeel Premium Natural Hair Oil
Another hair oil you can include in the adjustment of your hair regimen is a powerful hair rejuvenator that protects against dryness and damage. It also helps your hair grow stronger and stay smooth.
You can use hair oils as a sealant after moisturizing or incorporate them in your hot oil pre-poo/deep conditioning treatments.
8. Edoneery Silk Bonnet
Keeping our hair hydrated all day is one thing; ensuring it remains hydrated at night is another. That’s why you must pull on a silk bonnet before bedtime to prevent your hair from drying out while sleeping. Silk bonnets also keep your curls in place so you don’t wake up to a bedhead the following day.
9. Red Pro Hair Therapy 2-in-1 Steamer
This hair steamer will provide the right heat to open your hair follicles and evenly distribute intense moisture to repair damaged hair cuticles. You can use it to boost the effectiveness of your hot oil and deep conditioning treatments. It can also be used on the skin, which makes it a win-win product.
10. African Pride Moisture Miracle Aloe & Coconut Water Pre-Shampoo
Although we advise that you ease up on shampoos and only use them occasionally during winter because of their drying properties, when you do use them, it’s essential to do a pre-shampoo treatment first. This pre-shampoo treatment helps to protect your strands from getting dried out by a shampoo while leaving them moisturized with a soft, bouncy hold.
11. Hair Remedie Frizz Eliminating Towel
The Hair Remedie Frizz Eliminating Towel prevents frizz and is large enough to dry even the longest, thickest hair. You can also use it to scrunch your hair dry without the worry of damage.
12. Minha Defining Diffuser
Drying your hair is crucial to keeping your curls, coils, and waves moisturized and hydrated. With all the holiday travel, having a collapsible diffuser is important to help add definition and volume to your hair while reducing drying time. Don’t let the winter weather prevent your curls from being bouncy, shiny, and defined.
Are you ready to tackle the winter weather? Check out our next article, “The Dos & Don’ts of Deep Conditioning,” to start your hair routine.
So you’re out of styling products and want to grab some on Amazon, but you are not sure which ones are good enough for your hair? Then today’s article is for you! It can simplify your shopping experience by rounding up some of the best kinds into one post. We’ve compiled hair gels, moisturizing creams, curl/loc refreshers, pomades, heat protectants, you name it.
Our criteria for choosing these products are high ratings (4 stars and above over 5) from Amazon’s diverse range of verified customers. Whether the products you want to purchase are for your coils, curls, kinks, locs, women, men, or kids, these are some of the best-reviewed, so let’s jump in:
1. AFRICAN PRIDE BLACK CASTOR MIRACLE EXTRA HOLD
RATING: 4.5 stars by 13,741 Amazon verified customers.
African Pride Black Castor Miracle Extra Hold Braid, Loc, & Twist Gel smooths frizz & flyaways while boosting shine for longer-lasting styles. This professional product leaves braids, locs & twists neat & controlled.
2. SHINE ‘N JAM CONDITIONING GEL | EXTRA HOLD
RATING: 4.7 by 17, 995 Amazon verified customers.
Free of alcohol, parabens, wax, petrolatum, and silicones. Moisturizing, non-flaking gel. Firm, non-greasy hold. Free of alcohol, parabens, wax, petrolatum, and silicones. This moisturizing, non-flaking gel has a firm, non-greasy hold. Enhanced with Honey Extract to help strengthen hair.
3. CANTU COCONUT CURLING CREAM WITH SHEA BUTTER FOR NATURAL HAIR
RATING: 4.5 stars by 52,930 Amazon verified customers.
The brand’s Award-Winning formula of lightweight pure shea butter, coconut oil, & 7 other essential oils balances the vital moisture of pure shea butter with a lightweight texture to be the perfect conditioning formula for Type 3 curls and Type 4 coils. Made with no mineral oil, sulfates, parabens, silicones, phthalates, gluten, paraffin or propylene this is the perfect addition to your curl-care routine.
4. SHEAMOISTURE SMOOTHIE CURL ENHANCING CREAM FOR THICK, CURLY HAIR
RATING: 4.5 stars by 15,324 Amazon verified customers.
This product helps give you soft, silky, and defined curls! It is formulated with no silicones, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or petrolatum.
5. DESIGN ESSENTIALS CURL ENHANCING MOUSSE
RATING: 4.5 stars by 11,013 Amazon verified customers.
Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse has been enhanced with Sweet Almond Oil and Avocado extracts for even more long-lasting moisture and shine. This Curl Enhancing Mousse is strategically infused with Olive Oil and Vitamin B Complex to define, polish, and seal every strand for long-lasting styles. This formula is essential for waves, curls, and coily textures, seeking no frizz, no sticky residue, and no crunch during natural styling!
6. LOTTABODY COCONUT OIL AND SHEA WRAP ME FOAMING CURL MOUSSE
RATING: 4.5 stars by 31,976 Amazon verified customers.
Coconut and shea oils deeply hydrate hair from the inside out, leaving hair soft and nourished with brilliant shine. Our fast-drying foaming mousse leaves wrap soft and full of body. It can be used for wash and wear styles, defining curls, and taming frizz.
7. HERSTYLER DRY HAIR SERUM FOR NATURAL SHINE
RATING: 4.4 stars by 21,268 Amazon verified customers.
This hair shine serum transforms dry, damaged hair, leaving it lush and glossy. It reduces frizz, tames hair, loosens tangles, lessens split ends, and restores shine to hair.
8. OGX EXTRA STRENGTH RENEWING + ARGAN OIL OF MOROCCO PENETRATING HAIR OIL TREATMENT
RATING: 4.6 stars by 32,826 Amazon verified customers.
OGX helps to restore your hairstyle’s shine and softness with this renewing Moroccan Argan Oil, extra strength formula helps strengthen and moisturize coarse and damaged hair. It works with blonde to dark hair, thick, dry, curly, frizzy, and color-treated hair types.
9. HANZ DE FUKO CLAYMATION- PREMIUM MEN’S HAIR STYLING CLAY WITH MATTE FINISH
RATING: 4.4 stars by 5,236 Amazon verified customers.
Claymation has created a cult following for its ability to provide ultimate pliability for endless re-shaping potential. It provides super high hold with a shine-free matte finish that’s ideal for textured looks that last all day.
10. SUAVECITO POMADE MATTE (SHINE-FREE) FORMULA
RATING: 4.6 stars by 10,393 Amazon verified customers.
This amazing formula will provide you with a unique hold and matte finish. No more tugging-hair-out-formula with your comb or brush as with some other products. Our pomade will glide into your hair effortlessly and cleanly, allowing you to style with utter ease.
11. LOCSANITY DAILY MOISTURIZING REFRESHING SPRAY FOR LOCS
RATING: 4.5 stars by 5,582 Amazon verified customers.
Gentle and safe to use for all hairstyles and skin types. Works on microlocks, interlocks, dreadlocks, braidlocks, twistlocks, and sisterlocks. Also works for protective styles like braids and twists. Many of Locsanity dreadlock hair products are vegan and free of sulphate, and other harmful chemicals. Plant-based and cruelty-free.
12. JAMAICAN MANGO & LIME SPROIL SPRAY OIL FOR HAIR
RATING: 4.6 users by 4,337 Amazon verified customers.
Jamaican Mango and lime sproil Spray Oil, nozzle directly at dry, damaged areas on locks and scalp. Gently massage scalp and tresses. Lightweight, nutrient-rich oil that protects and moisturizes. Lift and separate locs. Nutrient-rich oil that protects.
13. DOLLYLOCKS DREADLOCK TIGHTENING SPRAY FOR LOCS
RATING: 4.5 stars by 2,295 Amazon verified customers.
This hair-tightening spray is a must-have if you have dreadlocks. It tightens your dreadlocks and makes them look presentable and has the best smell ever. You may find yourself smelling your hair all the time just to get that fresh scent!
14. CHI 44 IRON GUARD THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY
RATING: 4.4 stars by 51,343 Amazon verified customers.
CHI 44 Iron Guard offers superior thermal protection from the inside out for all hair types. It will shield your hair from the harsh heat of styling tools like irons, curlers, and dryers. It helps turn frizzy, dry hair into silky, manageable hair. Weightless formula. No build-up. Ideal with all CHI Irons.
15. STRAIGHT SILK SPRAY WITH MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL
RATING: 4.0 stars by 6,125 Amazon verified users.
Straight Silk Spray is formulated and tested to protect hair at temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit when used with specific styling instruments. This consists of one pass at maximum heat for blow drying and flat ironing. The curling iron is tested at 8 seconds per hair section at a maximum heat setting. These laboratory tests are based on the average maximum heat setting for styling instruments up to 450F degrees. They are not recommended for use with instruments with higher than stated maximum operating temperatures.
16. JOHN FRIEDA ANTI-FRIZZ, FRIZZ EASE EXTRA STRENGTH HAIR SERUM WITH ARGAN OIL
RATING: 4.4 stars by 18,862 Amazon verified customers.
This all-in-one hydrating hair product is infused with argan, coconut, and moringa oils. This serum instantly transforms wild, unmanageable hair into gorgeous, silky locks. It offers hair protection from heat, with humidity-fighting properties that prevent damage and lock in moisture for optimal frizz control.
17. AMERICAN CREW MEN’S HAIR FORMING CREAM
RATING: 4.6 stars by 19,452 Amazon verified customers.
A moisture-rich cream gel that provides a sleek look while taming hair, leaving a medium shine finish. Works well when a textured definition, frizz-free hair, and a natural look are desired.
18. LANE & CO. HAIR PASTE – PLANT-BASED STYLING GEL FOR BABIES, TODDLERS, KIDS
RATING: 4.1 stars by 1,226 Amazon verified customers.
This baby hair gel controls cowlicks, flyaways, and crib hair without any help from chemicals. It blends organic shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter. Gentle for ages 0 & up – No need to buy different age-appropriate hair products for your baby, toddler, and older kids.
19. T IS FOR TAME – HAIR-TAMING CREAM FOR KIDS
RATING: 4.3 stars by 4,809 Amazon verified customers.
Keep baby’s hair looking selfie-ready by using our taming cream, an organic hair product that calms unruly hair, making it easier to brush and smooth into place.
20. CANTU CARE FOR KIDS PARABEN & SULFATE-FREE CURLING CREAM WITH SHEA BUTTER
RATING: 4.6 stars by 11,538 Amazon verified customers.
This award-winning cream is formulated with shea butter, coconut oil, and honey to gently shape and define curls. Tame fussy frizz with ease when you use this formula infused with natural ingredients to soften hair and calm frizz.
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Holiday gifts are an integral part of the season. The surprise, the building momentum, and the burst of joy that comes with unraveling a gift package are second to none. As a member of the natural community, hair care items are top of the list of the best gift sets. Who doesn’t love to get the most bang for their buck with a bundle that saves you money? With so many holiday events and parties happening during the season, having the right products and tools is essential to helping pull off your signature styles.
Whether it’s for a friend or family member or you’re in the mood to # treat yourself (because you deserve to gift yourself some nice things too), No natural will forget this thoughtful gesture of being gifted such hair care items this season, whether you’re aiming for a product set, tools, or accessories. Sephora gift sets are also an easy way to shop premium brands on a budget, which your wallet and hair will thank you for.
Check out our roundup of the must-have gift sets below at Sephora:
1. OLAPLEX VIBRANT SHINE HEALTHY HAIR KIT
$38.00 ($50.40 value)
Is your bestie or your mum battling damaged hair? This hair kit contains the essentials they need to restore their hair to a vibrant, healthier state.
2. AMIKA MASK-TOPIA HYDRATION + REPAIR HAIR MASK SET
$45.00 ($74.00 value)
Winter can be quite hard on the hair, but this hydration mask set infused with hyaluronic acid provides curly strands with intense hydration.
3. MOROCCANOIL ULTIMATE NOURISHMENT LEAVE IN CONDITIONER, HAIR OIL, AND HAIR MASK GIFT SET
$50.00 ($72.00 value)
Battling frizz and dullness is one of the major concerns during harsh weather like this, so this set has been formulated with a rich supply of fatty acids and antioxidants to hydrate, detangle, and boost shine in the hair. It’s also an exclusive holiday set, meaning it’s a travel-size and can follow you on a vacation without too much space or weight.
4. SLIP PURE SILK TURBAN
$85.00
Now you know textured hair likes to be protected from friction and dryness during bedtime, and this is what this mulberry silk turban offers. So, when you wake up, your hair is still retaining moisture.
5. ORIBE STYLE & SHINE HAIR SET
$35.00 ($43.00 value)
This limited-edition gift set comes with a medium-hold hairspray and leave-in conditioner in travel-ready sizes.
6. CURLSMITH CORE TRIAL BOND TREATMENT, AIR DRY CREAM, STYLING GEL, AND HEAT PROTECTANT HAIR SET
$28.00 ($37.00 value)
Curlsmith packaged trial sizes of four bestselling products to provide kinks, coils, curls, and wavy hair with defined curls, protection from heat, and tame frizz.
7. DRYBAR HIGH TOPS SELF-GRIP ROLLERS
$12.00
This set of six self-grip rollers helps to define curls and create volume without tugging or pulling at the strands.
8. COLOR WOW CHRIS APPLETON’S SUPER LUXE HAIR VOLUME KIT
$47.00 ($68.00 value)
This hair kit contains a masque, shampoo, and volumizer for a healthier scalp and weightless voluminous hair.
9. BRIOGEO SCALP REVIVAL™ SHAMPOO + DON’T DESPAIR, REPAIR!™ HAIR MASK TRAVEL GIFT SET
$20.00 ($30.00 value)
A balance of protein and moisture is necessary to strengthen textured hair and repair damaged hair, and this is exactly what this award-winning travel-size duo was designed for.
10. BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY BREAD-PUFF: HAIR & WRIST MINI SCRUNCHIE SET (4 PACK)
$16.00
Scrunchies are not only necessary for pulling your hair away from your face but also serve as decorations to beautify them, and this hair and wrist mini scrunchie set is the perfect gift item for a scrunchie lover.
11. CEREMONIA ACEITE DE MOSKA HAIR OIL & SCALP MASSAGER SET
$33.00 ($44.00 value)
This pre-shampoo oil with a scalp massager is a suitable gift item for providing the scalp with tender loving care.
12. PATTERN BY TRACEE ELLIS ROSS DETANGLING NECTAR & SHOWER DETANGLING BRUSH HAIR SET
$33.60 ($42.00 value)
Detangling got easier and smoother with this detangling duo of nectar and shower brush that caters to tight textures. It is suitable for kids as it is for adults.
13. MELANIN HAIRCARE SIGNATURE LINE HAIR TRAVEL KIT
$41.00
This hair travel kit addresses hair concerns like dryness and scalp build-up. It also comes in a canvas bag with waterproof lining and in-flight-approved containers’.
14. CROWN AFFAIR THE HAIR CLIPS
$54.00
Investing in quality hair clips like this handcrafted claw-clip set cannot be overstated as they are gentle on strands, have a firm grip, and last for a long period.
15. OUAI DETOX SHAMPOO & LEAVE IN CONDITIONER HAIR SET
$43.00 ($62.00 value)
This set of bestsellers comes with a full-size detox shampoo to cleanse away dirt and oil and a full-size leave-in conditioner to smooth and detangle the hair.
16. VERB GHOST OIL DUO
$40.00 ($60.00 value)
This set comes with a mini and jumbo size of Verb’s holy grail hair oil that smooths frizz and flyaways without weighing the hair down.
17. BRIOGEO SCALP REVIVAL™ SHAMPOO + SCALP MASSAGER GIFT SET
$42.00 ($60.00 value)
This set includes a gentle, micro-exfoliating shampoo that helps to rid the scalp of buildup, flakes, and follicle congestion and a handheld scalp massager that stimulates and increases blood circulation to support the health of the scalp and hair.
18. DRYBAR THE HALF SHOT BLOW DRYER BRUSH + PREP RALLY HAIR PRIMER SET
$155.00 ($235.00 value)
This limited-edition set includes a round blow dryer brush, a detangler, a 3-in-1 finishing spray, a mini detox dry shampoo, a mini hair spray, and two hair clips, everything needed to achieve the perfect blowout hairstyle at home.
19. DYSON AIRWRAP™ MULTI-STYLER COMPLETE LONG
$499.00
This multi-styler is designed to curl, shape, smooth, and hide flyaways with no extreme heat while still speeding up drying time.
20. PATTERN BY TRACEE ELLIS ROSS HAIR TOOLS KIT
$35.00
This set includes a hair pick, a wide-tooth comb, and a shower brush for gently detangling, styling, and fluffing curls.
21. K18 BIOMIMETIC HAIRSCIENCE HAIR REPAIR STARTER SET
$58.00 ($70.00 value)
This is a holy grail mini set to help reverse hair damage without stripping it of color or moisture.
22. ACT+ACRE 0.25MM SCALP DERMAROLLER FOR HAIR GROWTH
$46.00
This derma roller was designed to stimulate the scalp and support hair growth for overall healthy hair and scalp.
23. PUREOLOGY HYDRATE & COLOR FANATIC KIT FOR DRY, COLOR TREATED HAIR
$55.00 ($83.00 value)
This kit comes with a full-size shampoo & conditioner and a travel-size leave-in conditioner spray to provide the hair with deep nourishment.
24. SEPHORA COLLECTION 6-PIECE COIL HAIR TIE SET
$10.00 ($14.00 value)
This six-piece set of clear coil hair ties is perfect for the holidays. Their transparent color makes them suitable for all hair colors without tangling or leaving creases in the hair.
25. VIORI HAIR SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER BAMBOO BAR HOLDER
$12.00
This handcrafted, eco-friendly bamboo shampoo and conditioner helps to keep your shampoo and conditioner from getting wet in the bathroom.
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The holiday season is here, and brands large and small are clamoring to showcase their best-selling products and gift sets for your holiday shopping. If you’ve never heard of the holiday “Small Businesses Saturday”, it is a one-day event dedicated to celebrating small businesses across the United States by encouraging people to buy from them. This year, the holiday falls on November 25, shortly after Thanksgiving, and as part of the natural hair community, it provides a great opportunity to discover and learn about upcoming brands. Whether they have just launched into retail or are exclusive only, every small business starts somewhere, and the community helps propel their growth to new heights.
Here are 12 natural hair brands with fantastic products and tools you can support on Small Business Saturday.
1. BOMB ASS FRO
The brand was founded by Sydni Raymond, who wanted to simplify the steps (such as the liquid-oil-cream/liquid-cream-oil method) involved in providing hydration to natural curls. As a result of this, she created the Bomb Ass Fro Curl Defining Jelly, a hair jelly that contains humidity-fighting properties and helps to combat frizz. One thing that attracts customers to the brand is that hair jelly conditions curly strands on dry days and has a looser consistency (than many hair gels), allowing easy detangling.
Another important quality is the composition of the jelly: it doesn’t contain harsh ingredients as most of its ingredients are naturally derived and include water, glycerin, and fruit extracts mix, among others. As the brand continues to enjoy more patronage from naturals, Sydni has stated that they’ll be expanding their product line soon to offer a deep conditioner and possibly a shampoo.
2. ACT + ACRE
This next business might interest you if you’re dealing with scalp and/or hair conditions. Founded by celebrity trichologist Helen Reavey, this brand offers plant-based products to help combat scalp and hair problems like oily, dry, and itchy scalp and thinning hair. Fusing her passion for clean hair care with her expertise, Helen was able to create the world’s first cold-processed hair wellness brand.
The brand includes a wide range of products, from scalp serums to detoxes to shampoos and conditioners to detangling brushes to towels, as well as many others. They’re running discount sales, so you might want to check out their website.
3. SWELLA
Looking for a quality braiding service to provide you with a worthwhile braiding experience this holiday? Introducing Swella, a braid bar founded by Brooke Hill and Zanbria Asante to deliver an elevated, convenient, and stress-free braiding experience for its customers. This Drybar serves clients and provides braiders with all the required resources to make their jobs easier. So far, Swella has been enjoying patronage from its growing clientele, as you can easily schedule your appointments via its website. They’re only open in Atlanta, Georgia, but plans are underway to bring them to more cities.
4. BASK & BLOOM
A Caribbean-inspired brand founded by a mother of three, Candera Thompson, Bask and Bloom aims to help naturalistas achieve stronger and healthier curls. The idea that birthed the brand was Candera’s postpartum hair experience. She’d suffered severe shedding and hair loss after the birth of each child. As such, she became inspired to create a 4-n-1 solution that caters to hair and scalp problems, resulting in healthier hair. The brand’s products include shampoos, conditioners, leave-in moisturizers, and refreshers, and cater to all hair types, including natural, relaxed, transitioning hair, and locs.
5. BOTANIKA BEAUTY
Botanika Beauty is another haircare brand that tailors its services to cater to the hair needs of the Latinx community. Realizing there was an underrepresentation of Latinx women’s haircare in the market, its CEO, Aisha Ceballos-Crump ventured into creating products that provided hair remedies for common problems within the community. Although Aisha had an educational background in Chemical Engineering, she was passionate about beauty and spent 16 years working in the hair and skincare industry.
Botanika Beauty offers various products, including but not limited to shampoos, curl creams, mousse, volumizer spray, protein treatments, and conditioning masks. On its website, the brand states that each product made by Botanika Beauty includes healing herbs that not only enhance mental wellness but also physical wellness.
6. RICHUALIST
Richualist is a brand that created a heat styling tool, The Mint, to help naturals detangle and improve product distribution into their hair strands. Specifically designed for women with kinky, coily, curly, and wavy hair types, the founder, Dawn Myers, stated that The Mint is a new tech for textured hair to make styling faster, easier, and more convenient so that naturals can feel more confident in their appearance. The Mint offers amazing features that include reducing shrinkage, quick detangling, even product distribution, a high level of moisture retention, and an ultra-compact design for traveling, among others. While it may be pricey, its benefits make it worth the buy.
7. OMO SILK
Omo Silk is a small business that caters to adults and children alike by offering high-quality silk fabrics to protect textured hair. The founder, Dr. Omoye Phillips, shares that the brand was born to help her younger kids struggling with hair loss. As such, she began to create products that would protect their hair. The brand’s products include headbands, pillowcases, and crib sleeves, among others, made out of mulberry silk, allowing hair to grow and thrive. They are also breathable and highly recommended by dermatologists for all hair and skin types.
8. PARDON MY FRO
This next business does haircare along with other lifestyle products and services such as home decor, towels, bags, and perfumes. CEO Dana Bly shared that she decided to venture into hair care because of her personal experience of feeling that all the products she used for her 4c hair never moisturized it well enough.
Working with a chemist, Dana created a range of hair care products to provide natural hair with all the hydration it needs. The products were well received in the market, so much so that one of their products, the Edge Boss, won the Pop Sugar Beauty Award for Best Edge Control of the Year. Other products included in the brand’s hair care line are detanglers, leave-ins, mousse, hair milk, growth oil, and conditioner.
9. RIZOS CURLS
Rizos Curls is a Latina-owned hair care line for coils, curls, and waves. Its CEO, Julissa Prado, achieved a huge feat with this brand by becoming the first Latina-owned curly hair care brand to be available at all 300 stores at Ulta Beauty. Initially, the brand offered only two products, The Apple Cider Vinegar Scalp & Hair Rinse and The Beach Waves Texturizing Salt Spray, which helped provide the hair with moisture and retain its shine, respectively. However, the brand has expanded its collection to include deep conditioners, curl-defining creams, and hair kits. Currently, the brand is running discount sales for its shoppers.
10. REVAIR
If you’ve been searching for a better hair dryer replacement, you should consider RevAir. An innovative dryer that uses reverse air technology, RevAir draws air into the Wand to reduce styling time while maintaining your hair’s strength, elasticity, and shine. CEO and founder Scott Thomas shared that the idea for the tool was born out of a struggle for one dad to manage his daughters’ hair. Over many trials and errors, Scott and his team created RevAir, which helps save time and prevent damage and frustration that comes with caring for one’s hair. The brand also offers cleansing and hydrating products, hair accessories, and hair dryer parts.
11. FRIZZ + CO.
Frizz + Co. is the debut brand of Daphné Eastmond, who, out of the frustration of not being able to get products to help her manage her textured hair effectively, decided to create her hair care line. Daphné researched and worked with chemists to develop biodegradable ingredients that also had a light scent that she could use to create a repairing hair mask. These ingredients include vegetable proteins, ama-leaf, baobab fruit, tobacco, and algae, among others. Many Frizz + Co. customers have attested to the repairing hair mask’s ability to replenish their hair with moisture, restore shine, and eliminate frizz.
12. TRESS OBSESSED
Tress Obsessed is a vending machine company offering customers travel-size hair care supplies. An innovation in the hair care line, its founder and CEO, Maxine Pittman, shared that she wanted women to fit hair care products of different familiar brands in their purses or travel bags without worrying about space. As such, she researched what sizes of hair products could be dispensed from a vending machine, and she figured it out. Tress Obsessed also offers compact sizes of various hair care brands like Cantu, Carol’s Daughter, Creme of Nature, ApHogee, among others, on their online store.
Which brand are you interested in supporting this season? Let us know who your favorites are for Small Business Saturday in the comments!
Headbands are hair accessories that trend all seasons long and are suitable for all hair types. They come in various stylish designs and offer great benefits. They function as a barrier to protect your hair against sweat, dust, and other hard weather conditions, reduce friction and tangling, and protect your hairline. Ladies with textured hair can rock headbands in many hairstyles and hair lengths. Whether you’re channeling your inner Hillary Banks or Blair Waldorf, headband hairstyles have come a long way for textured hair.
If you’d like to try on a headband hairstyle anytime soon, then be inspired by these styles below:
1. SIDE PINEAPPLE PUFF
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This effortless look requires you to brush your hair up to the side and secure it with an elastic band or a scrunchie in a pineapple puff. Pull on your headband and let it sit nicely on or close to your hairline. You can brush your baby hairs for that extra glam.
2. TOP KNOT BUN
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A top knot bun standing proudly on one’s head will always give it a sophisticated look. Add a light pink satin headband to the hairstyle, and you get an all-round attractive hairdo.
3. SIDE SWEPT CURLY AFRO
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We love this pattern headband (with its matching neckpiece) because it gives a regular side-swept curly afro dimension.
4. HALF-UP HAIRSTYLE WITH THE SWOOP
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This large purple headband with faux pearls complements this half-up hairstyle’s equally large front swoop.
5. LOOSE CROWN BRAIDS WITH A TWISTED BANG
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This orange plaited headband helps to add a pop of color to this loose crown braids with a twisted bang.
6. FALL BACK LOCS
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Sometimes, all you need to style your locs is to push them back and add a grey headband to make them stay in place.
7. AFRO
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A multicolored headband and an Afro? We say yes to giving your hair that added flair!
8. MINI TWISTS
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Push your mini twists back and accessorize them with a headband of a simple design.
9. SHORT CURLS
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Take your curl-activated look from 10 to 100 by throwing in a plain-colored large headband to the mix.
10. LOW LOOSE PONYTAIL
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A low, loose ponytail and a crown-ruched headband make the perfect combo for an effortless look.
11. SLICKED BACK SHORT HAIR
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Slick your short hair down with your favorite hair gel and pop on a knot headband to amplify your look.
12. SHORT AFRO
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Short Afros can make a statement as equally as big ones with a headband to add charm to their appearance.
13. HEADBAND ON STRETCHED HAIR
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Did you get your hair blown out or stretched? Then roll, pin, tuck, and add on a headband for a complete look.
14. SLICKED BACK PONYTAIL
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Spruce up your slicked-back ponytail look with this bright velvet headband.
15. CURLY PUFF AND BANGS
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Switch up your regular curly puff-and-bangs look with this unique rose-embellished headband.
Which headband hairstyle do you plan to try this season? A slick bun or perhaps adding them to your protective style? Let us know in the comments!
