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While BuzzFeed celebrates Black History Month, we also believe in celebrating the value and contributions of Black people year-round. Please enjoy our BHM-themed shopping lists from BuzzFeed Shopping, the Black entrepreneurs who create these products and services, and know that you can #BuyBlack well beyond this wonderful, dedicated month.
1. A blueberry control jelly, because your next selfie is going to thank you for that bomb curl definition. It's formulated with organic blueberry extract and raw castor oil to help define, defrizz, and hold your curls.
2. A curl-restoring treatment made with quinoa protein, mongongo oil, and mango butter to restore moisture-protein balance to textured hair, resulting in more defined and elastic curls.
3. An innovative hair gel that will actually give you soft, luscious, crunch-free curls.
4. A creamy deep conditioner designed for those of us with 3a–4c hair — it uses super-fruit oils to create a lightweight formula that leaves curls and coils feeling soft and moisturized.
5. A lemongrass leave-in conditioner spray that uses natural ingredients to lock moisture in your hair and avoid weighing it down. It's infused with essential oils that help smooth hair and give it a soothing lemony scent.
6. A lightweight multi-purpose oil infused with pure coffee seed and castor oil that'll moisturize the hair and scalp, while also giving it a glossy, smooth look and promoting hair growth.
7. A leave-in conditioner for multi-textured hair to help eliminate frizz and define curls. It uses jojoba oil as a key ingredient to help replenish curls, while also protecting them, promoting growth, and helping them retain moisture.
8. A satin-lined bandie, because it's gentle and protective on all hair types (but especially loved by curly and coily hair types). The stretch knit and satin combination makes these comfy, versatile, and super cute — all without causing hair breakage or frizz.
9. A banana and coconut superfood conditioner that uses nourishing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help add moisture and support healthy hair. Bonus: Reviewers LOVE the way it smells. 🍌🥥
10. A pomegranate and honey coil sculpting custard created for thick, curly Type 4 hair (although reviewers with Type 3 hair have used and loved as well). It provides coils with definition, hydration, and shine.
11. A multi-use softening conditioner featuring moisture-rich ingredients like aloe vera, argan oil, and jojoba oil. You can use it as a regular conditioner, deep conditioner, leave-in, detangler, or just a daily moisturizer.
12. A marshmallow and agave leaf hair jelly to give those curls smooth definition, while providing moisture and promoting healthy hair growth.
13. A coconut shea curl defining creme perfect for those of us who like to throw a product in our hair and go. The medium-hold styler leaves curls looking soft and bouncy. The ingredients also help to protect hair against protein loss.
14. An Ankara silk bonnet so you can feel stylish even when when you're just going to bed or don't feel like fussing with your hair that day. The satin lining will help hair retain moisture and avoid frizz and breakage.
15. Or a silk-lined beanie with an elastic band that makes it super comfy for laying in bed or working from home, but still cute enough to wear out of the house.
16. A tingling mint scalp conditioner from Taraji P. Henson's haircare brand to help nourish your scalp and promote hair growth. The tri-touch applicator helps ensure you're really getting the product on there. It'll instantly soothe and moisturize that itchy scalp.
17. A daily hair lotion, because it's Oyin Handmade's bestselling product for a reason! This hair quencher and refresher is perfect for keeping hair looking fresh between washes, thanks to a mixture of castor oil and olive squalane.
18. A 4C four-step recipe formulated with avocado and kiwi to help simplify wash day and provide hair with hydration and nourishment. The set includes shampoo, deep conditioner, leave-in conditioner moisturizer, and twisting paste.
19. A follicle serum designed to condition and enhance elasticity to your strands, helping to prevent breakage and shedding. Just apply 2-3 small drops to your scalp and/or hair every day or every other day.
20. A microwavable deep-conditioning cap that'll provide hair with about 20-30 minutes of even, gentle heat, ideal for wearing while deep conditioning or doing an oil treatment. The unique design is a comfy and convenient way to help your curls looks gorgeous, and feel healthy.
21. A specialty box of Kaleidoscope products here to drastically narrow down your overflowing shelf of beauty products. The box includes a shampoo, conditioner, curl cream, deep conditioner, and defining gel for a complete routine.
22. A twist and curl kit packed with everything you need to keep your hair soft, hydrated, and looking on point, from washing to styling.
23. An apple cider vinegar hair rinse that'll assist in removing scalp buildup, reducing dandruff, and adding volume thanks to a combo of tea tree oil, castor oil, rice water, shea butter, and (of course) organic apple cider vinegar.
24. A butter cream daily moisturizer more than 2,400 reviewers gave a 5-star review to because of its ability to improve shine and softness, reduce frizz, and promote hair growth.
25. A refresher spray for locs, braids, corn rows, and scalp care you can use on wet or dry hair. It contains aloe vera, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil to help with any dry, itchy scalp situation.
26. A hydrating shampoo, from the Tracee Ellis Ross Pattern line, formulated for textured hair. It softly lathers and works to cleanse your hair and scalp, removing all that build-up and dirt, but without stripping away the moisture.
27. A versatile head wrap in fun, fabulous prints that'll brighten up your look and save you on those days when you don't feel like doing your hair. You can wrap all of your hair in it, use it as a headband, or even as a hair tie for a quick updo.
28. A curling custard styling gel to eliminate frizz and keep your waves looking beautiful and shiny. Apply it evenly to wet hair, let it dry (and don't touch it), and your hair will look incredible in no time!
29. A flex brush so you can easily detangle those curls without the struggle — or worry that your brush will break (because, been there).
30. A curl stimulator, which is an aloe-based, firm hold gel for curly-haired people that'll help your locks look more shiny and defined.
31. A nourishing water mist you can spritz your hair with before styling for a boost of nourishment. The pure water has added amino acids to support hair growth and help protect against color fade.
32. A rhassoul and bentonite clay shampoo bar containing a combo of butters, oils, and clay that gives a creamy lather to cleanse hair without stripping it. And it can even double as a facial wash!
33. And an edge control gel and edge brush that'll lay edges and baby hairs for a sleek look that'll hold all day, without flaking — thanks to a healthy formula of aloe, vitamin E, coconut oil, and castor oil.
Say hello to endless good hair days.
Want more products from Black-owned businesses? Check out Cool Products from Black-Owned Businesses, Black Womxn-Owned Etsy Shops, and our ongoing Minority-Owned Business Gift Guide 2021, which features loads of products by Black entrepreneurs that we think you'll love.
Also, check out and enjoy all of BuzzFeed's Black History Month 2021 coverage!
