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The weather may be dry, but your curls don't have to be!
Promising Review: "LOVE THESE! They are a beautiful shade of gray, well-made and a perfect price! I ordered these to help protect against hair-breakage and I've already noticed a huge difference!!!" —shawnellnewberry
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 14 colors).
Bumble and bumble is a cruelty-free brand and this product is free of parabens, formaldehydes, mineral oils, and phthalates.
Promising Review: "Finally, an anti-humidity gel that works and doesn't flake off! I have a mix of 3B/mostly 3C super thick hair that likes to frizz up. Going natural isn't easy in a high humidity city, so having a gel to hold your curls is essential." —sabdypw
Get it from Sephora for $30.
I use this Shea Moisture product until the jar is completely empty. It helps my curls look and feel soft, while still keeping their shape. Aaaand it's made with natural ingredients.
Promising Review: "I live by this stuff, it makes my curls bouncy and soft, just full of life! I use this everyday and couldn't live without it!" —Roxanne
Get it from Amazon for $11.97+.
This nourishing (and affordable) product is also free of sulfate and parabens.
Promising Review: "I have been using this for a month now and every time I use it I'm happy with the results. It never makes my hair crunchy or frizzy, my hair is soft after it dries, and you do not really need much. I have a very thick 3b, 3c, 4a mix of curls and it makes every curl pop! Love it. The smell is refreshing too." —KristyMarie1594
Get it from Walmart for $4.94.
Ever since I started using a microfiber hair towel, I hardly ever use a blow dryer anymore. Since it's summertime, I'd rather not add extra heat to my hair when it can be avoided, so I'll wash my hair at night, wrap it in a microfiber towel and let it dry on it's own. It helps my curls feel much healthier.
Promising Review: "If you have naturally curly hair, you need this towel! I don't know what is at work but it definitely reduces frizz and my curls come out much nicer after using this towel. It would be even better if the towel was a smidge larger so it would feel more secure while wrapped around my head. Even so, it's a great product and I recommend it to my curly haired friends." —KShats
Get it on Amazon for $10.99.
This popular hair gel has no silicones, sulfates, parabens, artifical oils, colors, or fragrances.
Promising Review: "The best product I have EVER used on my fine, curly hair! It defines all the curls without weighing them down and smells AMAZING. It also lasts for a few days, which is always a plus for curly hair." —Monica
Get it from Amazon for $16.71.
Promising Review: "I love love love this hair mask! It makes my hair so healthy and so shiny. It smells amazing and makes your hair feel even better. The best hair mask I ever tried. I shampoo my hair, towel dry it, then apply the mask and comb my hair, leave it over night and wash it in the morning, followed by conditioner. Highly recommended." —Elisamar1
Get it from Sephora for $18.
Promising Review: "They're worth every dollar! It's not quite like any other hair tie I've seen before. It's really thick, very expandable, and super durable. I have thick, coarse, nappy, natural, African American hair and these certainly do the job! I don't care what type of hair you have or how much of it you got because these will do the job. And they won't rip out your hair while doing it." —Gracey
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $10.99.
Most curly and natural hair girls know the struggle of sleeping with your hair in a bonnet — and let's just say they're usually not the hottest hair accessory. However, this one isn't half bad!
Promising Review: "I’m obsessed! I used to have a horribly ugly night cap, but this one makes me feel glam!" —katie
Get it from Amazon for $15.44 (available in 42 different designs).
This is one of my go-to products for fixing my hair and running out the door. I apply a decent amount of it to my hair when it's looking dry or frizzy and it instantly makes it look better and feel more moisturized (not crunchy at all). Plus, I love that I don't have to scrub my hands to get any sticky residue off after using it.
Promising Review: "Not what I expected in a mousse. It is even better! Your hair stays in place, but it doesn't get crunchy like other hair mousses. It is easy to work with, and since it is natural, you don't have to wash your hair every time you use it! It has clean ingredients so when you fix your hair edges, you don't break out on your forehead. Great product!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.29.
Promising Review: "This is by far my favorite hair product. I've been using it for years. I have very fine, curly hair, and I can't say enough good things about this. It perfectly holds my curls and keeps the frizz away without being crunchy or giving them that 'wet' look." —Jess B.
Get it from Amazon for $8.11.
This hair diffuser features 360 degree airflow, which helps it to diffuse your hair evenly and gently, giving you maximum volume without all the frizz. It will also cut your drying time way down, no matter how thick your curls are.
Promising Review: "I am thrilled with this diffuser! I have tried many similar products and this one does the job! The cup design is perfect for holding your hair while it diffuses it, helping to produce the volume and shape most girls with curly hair want. At the end of the fingers are openings where air flows and helps to dry the roots of your hair at the same time that it is diffusing the ends. The drying time is much shorter because of that feature." —JPJC
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising Review: "Hello all my 4C divas. This is an amazing moisturizer. It smells good (has some beeswax in it) and keeps my hair shiny and protected. It does not offer any hold, but it provides moisture, shine and a light pleasant scent. If you are on the fence about getting this product, just do it!" —Kia
Get it from Amazon for $8.45+.
Promising Review: "My daughter has biracial hair with fine curls that tangle so easily. This has changed our morning routines for the better! My daughter used to cry, scream, and fight me when I did her hair, but now using this stuff and the new gentle brush, she lets me do her hair without any tears." —Erin G
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising Review: "I have been looking for a curl cream that would allow me to go natural with my curls and tame the frizz without the crunchy feel or wet look. The only thing that has ever worked for me before this is a day at the beach. Love this product. My hair is soft, not sticky at all, and no frizz!" —erineclaire
Get it from Amazon for $16.49.
Promising Review: "This stuff is amazing! I have fine, curly hair and it's the only stuff that tames the frizz. I've been using it for several years now and haven't found anything that works the same. It is best used on dry, second day curls. It 'brings curls back to life' so to speak." —Sandra M.
Get it from Amazon for $20.
Promising Review: "This was so soothing on my scalp. I struggle with a dry itchy scalp and this has helped immensely. The nozzle helps to get through my thick 3a/3b hair and I noticed an immediate difference in my hair afterwards. It almost has a cooling sensation that makes your hair feel refreshed and clean." —Brianne
Get it from Amazon for $15.97+.
Promising Review: "I'm a single dad of a 6-year-old girl and combing her hair is the hardest part of taking care of her. She gets really bad knots in her hair. This brush is the only thing that has ever worked. Thank you so much. She even likes to comb her own hair now." —Nguyen P.
Get it from Amazon for $11.88 (also available in yellow).
This serum can also help to revitalize color-treated hair that may be a little damaged.
Promising Review: "I have thick, frizzy hair and have used a lot of hair smoothing products, but this is one I will buy again. Doesn’t weigh down your hair, goes on light. One bottle with daily use lasts a long time." —Emmagirl
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+.
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