Raise your hand if you have kinky hair. Keep it raised if you go through hair products like underwear. If your hair is as kinky as ours, you are always on the prowl for a hair regimen and arsenal of curly custards, conditioners and shampoos to moisturize, treat and refresh your tresses.
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First things first, you need to know what exactly kinky hair is to understand how to best care for it. Obviously it’s how your strands grow from your scalp, but kinky hair is also defined as a 4a-4c hair type that is tightly coiled with a zig-zag pattern (LoveBeautyAndPlanet.com).
Kinky hair requires a lot of maintenance because of its tight curl pattern, making it harder for product to seep into the strand. All of which should help you narrow down the products you need to keep your hydrated, growing and flowing.
Textured hair loves moisture, therefore you should should treat your kinky tendrils to a drink once a week (not that kind of drink — water sis). Aloe is great for hair because it contains water. While we all love our hair oils because they certainly smell good and add shine, they’re not sources for moisture but help to lock in moisture in the hair follicle. Leading us to the curly girl’s secret weapon — conditioner. Conditioning your kinky hair is important because water-based conditioners provide that delectable scent and moisture that your hair is craving to make it happy.
Because kinky hair can be the most fragile of hair types and prone to the most breakage. We have 25 ‘must have’ products that will ensure your kinky curls stay moisturized, defined, and luscious all year long!
1. Cantu Shea Butter Conditioning Creamy Hair Lotion
Source:TargetWin the detangling war with this creamy conditioning lotion. It’s also a great way to protect your hair during summer activities. $5.99 Shop Now
2. Talia Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier 32oz
Source:Talia WaajidYour 4B/4C hair needs all the protection it can get. Try this daily leave-in moisturizer. $21 Shop Now
3. Shea Coco Curly Hair Souffle For 3B-4B Hair
Source:Talia WaajidAvoid nasty build-up when it comes to moisturizing your hair with this curl friendly cream. Shop Now $9.99
4. Cantu Coconut Curling Cream- 12 fl oz
Source:TargetThis curling cream is free of all the harmful ingredients such as parabens, sulfate and mineral oil. It contains natural moisturizers such as shea butter to keep your hair frizz free. $5.99 Shop Now
5. Jamaican Mango and Lime Island Oil
Source:TargetA non-greasy oil that is excellent for the 4B/4C locks. It can also be used a hot oil treatment. SallyBeauty, $6.85 Shop Now
6. Tropic Isle Living Tropic Isle Living Jamaican Hair Growth Oil, 4 oz
Source:WalmartBring back the thickness and volume in your hair with this scalp stimulating hair oil. Walmart, $12.70 Shop Now
7. Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula Smoothing Shampoo
Source:PalmersCombat the frizz frustrations with olive-oil based product. $4.97 Shop Now
8. Design Essentials Honey Curlforming Custard
Source:WalmartGreat for any comb-back style to help lay those stubborn edges down. $12.79 Shop Now
9. Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo
Source:TargetThis shampoo will really help during detangling when it comes to course hair. Can’t go wrong with shea butter! $5.79 Shop Now
10. Eden Natural Deep Conditioner
Source:WalmartIf your transitioning to maintain your 4B or 4C hair, this product helps it bounce back from the use of chemicals. Target, $8.28 Shop Now
11. Doesn’t Get Much Butter Than This
Source:SallyBeauty.comDoesn’t Get Much Butter Than This is a daily hair cream that will give your natural tresses that lovely luster. Keep the shine and moisture for your hair on lock with this dressing. $15.29 Shop Now
12. ECO Black Castor and Flaxseed Oil Styling Gel
Source:falseThe castor and flaxseed oils are perfect for hair growth and provide a healthy seal for edges.
13. Mielle Organics Avocado Hair Milk
Source:falseNatural ingredients are so important when it comes to hair regimen. Target, $12.99
14. Kinky Tresses Nourishing Hair Oil
Source:falseBecause 4B/4C tends to dry out easily, keeping a healthy balance of moisture is a must. KinkyTresses.com, $7.00
15. Kinky Tresses Coconut Mango Butter
Source:falseTame your edges with a moisturizer that will keep pesky flakes away.
16. Natural Luva Length Retention Sealant
Source:falseIf you’re transitioning your 4B/4C hair, length retention can be an issue without the right products. Try Natural Luva for those natural tresses! WeBuyBlack.com, $13.00
17. Creme of Nature Mango and Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner
Source:falseCombat dryness with moisture based ingredients to help maintain natural hair tresses
18. Creme of Nature Argan Oil Flexible Styling Snot ( yep, snot)
Source:falseGreat for natural hair to help with sleek and chic styles!
19. Taliah Waajid Shea-Coco Condition Daily Leave-In Conditioner
Source:falseHaving a product that’s light enough for everday use is great when it comes to conditioning your hair for manageability