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If only you could put your hair in time out.
Promising review: "I ordered this because I was sick of keeping a towel on my head for so long while my hair dried, and if I didn't have a towel, my shirt was soaking wet from my hair after a shower. For reference, I had very long, thick hair and it takes a while to air-dry — and I'm so happy I found this scrunchie! It's a lot bigger in person than it looks in the image, which is great because it covers more of your hair to help dry it. No more heavy towels on my head or tight towel wraps." —Meghan
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "I'm so grateful that I found this product. My hair is wavy and frizzy. Every once in a great while my waves resemble curls but the frizz is always there. I've only used this product one time so far and I never want to be without it. I put some on after towel drying (no brushing) my hair, and my waves actually resembled curls! It wasn't instant so I was skeptical but after about 15 minutes I caught a glimpse of my hair in the mirror and I was amazed. It looked styled rather than a ratty mess. I slept on it and it still looked great in the morning!!!" —mich0610
Get it from Amazon for $6.97.
Promising review: "I don’t usually do reviews on products, but for this one I absolutely have to. I have 3c type hair and struggle with a lot a breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me, I didn’t take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have two completely different hair textures. I never would have thought this brand would work on my hair ... I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this. I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen." —Theressa Hailey
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
Promising review: "I’m pleasantly surprised by this straightener! My trusty Chi finally died after seven-plus years and I really didn’t feel like forking out a ton to replace it. When I found this one, the 'wet to straight' feature seemed too good to be true, but I wanted to give it a shot because of the good reviews and extremely reasonable price. It really does work! I notice it does take a little longer than straightening dry hair (which was expected) but it’s really awesome to not have to wait until my hair is completely dry to style it. Even if it only lasts me a year I would feel as though I got my money’s worth and would gladly purchase again!" —SBCG
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
Promising review: "I am pleasantly surprised. I was definitely a little skeptical that this thing would help me, versus hurt me. I have scalp psoriasis and was worried that the 'soft' bristles wouldn’t be soft enough, or not sturdy enough to comb out the flakiness. It doesn’t hurt my psoriasis at ALL, and actually feels great. My scalp feels cleaner than ever, I’m going to use this every time I wash my hair!" —Mallory Caforia
Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "My scalp felt invigorated after applying. I left the masque on overnight and when I rinsed the next morning my scalp felt refreshed and clean. I actually think this product also aided in elongating my curls. Hair looks hydrated as well! I plan to use every two weeks." —Dawn M.
Thank God It's Natural is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business based in Chicago, Illinois.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
Uncle Funky's Daughter is a Black woman–owned company that was acquired by Renee Morris in 2014. She has used her own 20+-year natural-hair journey to expand the natural haircare line.
Promising review: "Smells so good and is not overbearing at all. I've tried a lot on my locks and this is the best I've found in five years!" —Loe55
Get it from Amazon for $12.91.
Promising review: "I don’t usually write reviews but this product blew my expectations away! I’ve always suffered from messy ponytails (thank you baby hairs) but not anymore. I’m able to wear my hair in a pony to work without it looking messy and unprofessional." —Shannon Hurley
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "I have very very fine and fragile hair. It’s wavy (2b to 2c with some 3a curls mixed in) My ends are dry and my scalp gets very oily quickly.
When the product arrived I was on second-day hair. I worked the foam through my roots and the sides on my head. The most oily places for me. It was easy to work through and it smells so fresh and clean. My results were amazing! My roots looked clean, no residue or build up like powder dry shampoos. My scalp does not itch and it gives my fine flat hair a ton of volume. Also, my hair looks thicker when I use it. I usually can’t go more than a day or two without washing my hair. With this product I was able to go four days without washing my hair." —Amelia Tilton
Get it from Amazon for $4.97+ (available in four formulas).
Although, gray hair is honestly pretty fierce, so feel free to let those silvery strands shine!
Promising review: "This product is terrific for hiding the pesky gray hairs that start to emerge one to two weeks after coloring my hair. I have dark hair, and a lot of gray around my forehead and temple areas, so any gray hairs are beyond obvious. Once they start to peek out, I use this product and I can last another couple weeks before coloring." —Carissa K
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in 11 colors).
Promising review: "My hair is baby fine and thin, and most hair dryers cause me to get nasty split ends and breakage. I bought this on a whim, and the difference between this and my high end dryer has been phenomenal! I have more volume in less time than it takes my usual routine. Plus, I've had much less breakage as well.
To style, I use a volumizer and heat protector, then flip my hair over and blow-dry upside down. When I'm finished and flip my head back over, vavoom! Big hair!" —Trisha Rutherford
Get it from Amazon for $34.88+ (available in two styles and five colors).
It has two heat settings, plus a cool setting so you can customize it to your hair type.
Promising review: "I'm a stylist of nine years, and I've straightened many heads in my lifetime. I NEEDED THIS NINE YEARS AGO! OMG, I use it prior to performing full blowouts on clients and it helps tremendously, especially for finicky children and teens. It's great for all hair textures." —Vett Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in two colors).
To learn more about why the above BuzzFeeder swears by this, check out "Here's The Life-Changing Blow Dryer Every Black Girl With Natural Hair Needs."
Promising review: "MAGIC!!!! I swear this stuff is made from unicorns. I was doubtful, given that I have tried the gamut of hair conditioning treatments (yes, yes, I know this is NOT a conditioner, but a bonder) and all I have to say is WOWZA! After some really harsh processing (got my hair from dark dark brown to very very blonde so I could add funky colors (currently pink), my hair more closely resembled hay than it did actual hair and as the weeks went on, the breakage started getting worse. I tried this at my last feeble attempt to salvage my locks after a friend recommended it and I am BLOWN AWAY by the results! It really does work. I won't lie and tell you my hair is back to it's normal state, but it is SIGNIFICANTLY improved. It is smoother, softer, and even has some of the weight back! This was just after one application (I left it in for an hour as the website suggested for my level of damage). I can't wait to see if it gets better with the next application. I am definitely sold." —shel.b.phd.
Get it from Amazon for $28 (also available in various bundles).
Promising review: "Sooo awesome! I was nervous about using a daily cream on my fine, medium density, curly hair, but it is FANTASTIC! A little goes a long way (especially if you have fine hair) but I haven't noticed any yucky build up or residue, and my curls stayed soft and pliable all day long. A little mist of water, a dab of cream, and a paddle brush, and BAM! Brings my curls to LIFE." —Bibliophilia
Get it from Amazon for $14.94.
Promising review: "I got this in my Ipsy glam bag a few years ago and was mad when I ran out. I randomly saw this the other day and remembered how much I had loved it previously. This product is amazing!! My hair feels like pure silk! It’s sooo soft and smooth after using this. I’ve used so many other products, expensive ones, and nothing works as well as this! I highly recommend this!" —Melissa C
Briogeo is a Black-owned, woman-owned business specializing in hair care.
Get it from Amazon for $24.
Promising review: "I have pretty dry hair that is a bit frizz-prone the first day I wash it. This stuff works amazing! What I love about it compared to other hair oils is that it doesn’t make my hair oily! I have used other 'hair oil serums' and they weigh down my hair. Morrocanoil tames my frizz and adds health to my hair without the negative affects of other oils. And as a great plus, this smells AMAZING!" —Emily Lease
Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes and a value pack).
Promising review: "I'm a natural hair girl! I often struggle with finding a product that helps me manage and keep my hair safe for the next styling. Although I wear protective styles, the in-between time really counts, so this mask is a lifesaver. I love to see the hydration of my natural curls and I feel this product gives them the love they truly deserve! This product has helped me redefine my hair experience. Love it!" —Ashley Jennings
Girl + Hair is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "This stuff is a holy grail product for me for a reason I wasn’t expecting! I bought this to keep in my beach bag for days out on the boat. My hair is always a tangled mess by the end of the day, so I thought this would help. It definitely helps with tangles, but it also has tamed my frizz so well that I use it every day now! I spray it on right out of the shower and comb through. I have also sprayed it on dry hair on days when I didn’t wash my hair. It’s fantastic!" —Chelsea
Get it from Amazon for $5.49.
Promising review: "This is my favorite hair system for my curly, 3a–3c, medium-coarse, very dry hair. This mousse makes my hair soft and bouncy and it hold the curl well. My hair does not get as dry and frizzy as it used to. This gets reactivated easily with the Curl Refresher Spray, and my curls last for days." —ShaniAZ
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "I am obsessed with this conditioner. It's light enough to use every other wash and it smells amazing. I have ultra fine, curly blonde hair that’s extremely prone to breakage and I feel like my hair has grown an inch since using this product. Just bought two more bottles because I never want to run out of this magic." —Lorrie Trautman
Get it from Amazon for $7.10.
Promising review: "My hair is very thin and curly. The ends are damaged from heat and color, causing my hair to look even more unruly. I do oil treatments once a week and only wash my hair two to three times a week but NOTHING has made my hair feel like this product does. There is an immediate difference as soon as this product touches my hair. It leaves my hair feeling so silky, even after I rinse it out and dry my hair." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising review: "LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! This product is amazing! If you have ever had real keratin done by a hair stylist and loved it, then this is the next best thing! It sprays on like a fine mist of water. Zero residue! No gummy or greasy feeling. You spray on towel-dried hair, brush it thru and it is heat activated with the blow-dryer. If you don't blow dry your hair, the product won't work. I live in a humid state and this totally stops the FRIZZ even when I am in between keratin treatments! Buy it, you will be glad you did! I have so many friends who tried it and fell in LOVE!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $28.
Promising review: "I ordered this product as a suggestion from my stylist when I started going blonde from dark brunette. I noticed a difference after the first use! I use it about once a week and leave on for 30-45 minutes. The longer you leave it on, the more silver it will go. If you're looking to keep your blonde from looking brassy and aren't wanting silver, I would suggest using it in the shower, and rinsing out after a few minutes." —ash.hill
Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in three sizes and various bundles).
Promising review: "I use two pumps for my shoulder length, thick blonde hair. I concentrate most of it on the ends and just do a few pats near the roots to avoid product buildup and greasiness.
My hair isn't poofy at the ends anymore, lays smooth and retains the natural wavy texture with less frizz without blow-drying. When I blow-dry and use a straightener, it feels like silk and is virtually frizz free. I don't like using a lot of heat on my hair, so this product is great for my air drying needs as well." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (also available in a pack of two).
Promising review: "I style my hair most days of the week, so I try to make sure product doesn’t build up. I’ve tried clarifying shampoos and vinegar rinses, but am not a fan of the smell and they make my hair feel drier. I saw this on Instagram and thought it was an interesting take. It was really easy to apply and doesn’t drip or make a mess so I can multitask around the house while it works. My hair feels so clean, light and soft." —Lorrin Rondeau
Ace + Acre is a woman-owned small business based in New York.
Get it from Amazon for $42.
Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING! It keeps my hair nourished and smooth without weighing it down. Frizz and dry ends are now a thing of the past. I’m mixed with 3b/c curly hair and I cannot praise this oil enough. Just buy it, you’ll be glad you did!" —Andrea T.
Bread Beauty Supply is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business based in Australia.
Get it from Bread Beauty Supply for $24.
Promising review: "I'm very happy with this silk pillow cover. I needed to get one because I have long hair and sleep with it in a loose bun on top of my head. I was noticing quite a bit of breakage of the hair on the back of my head at the nape of my neck. Since I started using a silk pillowcase the breakage has pretty much stopped. It's very comfortable and stays cool throughout the night." —jennifersculpts
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in seven sizes, 36 colors, and various gift sets).
Promising review: "Started to get really bad dandruff, something I had never dealt with before. I received this as a sample and fell in love, now on my second tub. I can't get enough of the scent, like chocolate peppermint. Very soothing and has gotten rid of my dandruff completely. The results were almost immediate!" —cgriggs
Get it from Sephora for $14+ (available in three sizes).
For best results, the brand recommends using it every three to four days for up to eight weeks.
Promising review: "MIRACLE PRODUCT!!! If you have dandruff, flaky scalp, scabs, etc... BUY THIS! I was about to go to the dermatologist if this stuff didn’t work. Thank goodness I saved myself hundreds of dollars by giving this product a shot. I used it four to five times (over a month), and it cleared my scalp almost completely. One more use and my scalp will be 120% healed! This stuff blew my mind. Totally worth it." —chris
Get it from Amazon for $14.84.
Promising review: "This does wonders for my hair and makes brushing so much easier. I have very fine hair, but tons and tons of it, which makes brushing difficult at times as it tangles so easily. This brush really helps with that and keeps me from having to re-brush my hair every couple hours. It also doesn't pull the natural waves out of my hair, like so many other brushes did. So my hair is wavy and untangled within a couple minutes. The ergonomic hold took a little getting used to, but it's much more comfortable than the usual oval paddle end of most brushes. It gives you more control, which makes it easier." —L
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I love these headbands! When I don't have time to do my hair, I just put one of these headbands on and it instantly makes me look put together. These are super comfortable too, unlike most headbands, I can wear these all day without any headaches." —Little Bear
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
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