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1. A Color Wow anti-frizz spray since it'll help combat humidity by repelling moisture. Just blow-dry to activate!
Promising review: "I really suffer in the humidity of summer. My hair turns frizzy and wavy, but not a cute wavy. If I try to straighten my hair and then go outside, it looks like I have done nothing. If I try to curl my hair, it looks like a rats' nest after 30 minutes. So I decided to do some research and found this product being mentioned over and over. It seemed simple enough to use, so I bought it. I used it all last summer and I have started using it this spring. This product really is the best at fighting humidity. The barrier it creates on the hair really does resist the moisture and keep styled hair looking good for days! And it holds up after a few washes as promised." —krisvan
Get it from Amazon for $28.
2. A blow-drying spray designed to cut your hair-drying time in half while also helping to get rid of frizz and tangles. Its lightweight formula will also protect your hair from heat damage and breakage. Bad hair day where?
Promising review: "Used it immediately after shower while my hair was still wet then blow-dried my hair and straightened it. It did help my hair to dry faster, the scent is nice, and when I washed my hair back a few days later I noticed my curls had no damage. Without using this product my curls would be limp and take about a week to come back to life, but this product definitely protected them. Very happy with this purchase. It was worth it!!" —Cdodson
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes).
3. A detangling Denman curly hair brush whose staggered rows of round-ended nylon pins will help you define your curls and smooth your hair. If you're looking for knot-free, ribbon-like curls, this might just be the brush for you.
Promising review: "It truly is a nice, perfectly sized, lightweight hair brush for detangling mini-fro, short, tightly coiled natural hair!!! It glides through my curls with ease, whether my hair is wet or completely dry. Depending on the desired style, it can also be used to create various (short) hair styles and/or perform a variety of techniques!! THANK YOU!!" —DLTolliver
Get it from Amazon for $21+ (available in three sizes and 10 colors/patterns).
4. Or a cute detangling brush with an ergonomic handle because it'll glide through wet or dry hair, removing knots as it goes. Whether you need it for you or your little one, it'll help get the job done without so much as a single "ouch."
Promising review: "This is my new favorite brush, and I use it all the time. I have mostly 4a hair, with maybe a touch of 3c here and there, but my hair is definitely in the kinky category, and this brush works great. I'm able to use it on my hair wet or dry as long as I have some product in it. When it's wet, I normally use oil and leave-in conditioner, and it glides right through with ease. With my dry hair, I normally just use oil if I'm doing a pre-poo, and it still glides through, but obviously, I'm much more careful working root to tip. I feel like some of the people who are struggling with this brush maybe don't know how to be careful while brushing your hair root to tip and making sure to use product for extra slip." —Marisa
Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in eight colors/patterns).
5. A vegan rice water shampoo bar if you're looking for something that'll be kind to your curls *and* the planet. This sulfate- and paraben-free shampoo can also help prevent the splitting of dry and color-treated hair.
Promising review: "I ditched my liquid shampoo and switched to this. In a few washings my hair is healthier and my natural curls returned. My hair is shiny and I lost the frizz." —Irma Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $11.17.
6. A non-greasy 10-in-1 leave-in spray that conditions, detangles, and protects against heat. Basically it's a miracle in a bottle. If you're on the lookout for something to help prevent breakage that'll also leave you with a healthy-looking sheen, this is the hair treatment for you.
Mane Club is a small haircare business making cruelty-free and vegan products.
BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly loves this spray:
"I have a very thick head of naturally curly hair and have put it through just about everything, including all kinds of hot tools, at-home dye kits, the gamut of shampoo and conditioner types, basically every dry shampoo and hair oil in existence, and just about anything else to try for a story for you dear readers. Lots of products have either straight-up failed, been meh enough for me to not recommend, or fantastic but so costly that I feel guilty recommending them. Basically, a lot of stuff ends up in the trash or pawned off on my (grateful) friends when it isn't a fit for me. But THIS STUFF. This stuff has become my go-to for spraying on my wet hair and then blow-drying. Normally I'd apply a heat protector and an oil treatment or leave-in conditioner before blow drying. But this 10-in-1 treatment takes the cake! Most of the time when I use it, I don't even need to finish off my hair with hair oil (I've been doing that as an essential hair step for years now). It's really that good! Here, I have freshly blow-dried hair with just this post-shower using this Amika blow-dryer brush. This brush is fantastic on its own but this spray-on treatment has more or less doubled this brush's effectiveness. My hair comes out feeling softer, looking shinier and healthier, and stays looking good for days — which is especially great news because I wash my hair about every four days. 'Tis time for me to unload a bunch of hair products I now no longer need to my friends."
7. A hydrating leave-in conditioner spray formulated with spinach, chia seeds, and cocoa seed butter to help restore moisture to your hair. Its plant-powered UV-protection will also help make sure your hair continues to look vibrant.
Promising review: "Holy grail! This literally made my hair so so glossy, and my hair looks so healthy! I always get compliments when using this product in my hair. It also helps define my curls, which is awesome!! if you're curious about this product, just give it a shot!" —Candence
8. A curly hair children's leave-in detangling conditioner made with jojoba oil, vitamin B5, and plum seed oil so you wash day for your little one is waaaay easier.
Promising review: "This has been a lifesaver for thick, somewhat fine, curly hair that tangles and elicits the screams of a banshee when brushed with a wet brush and any other detangling product or oil. We've tried at least six different ones, including making our own with coconut oil/grapeseed oil/conditioner, which just resulted in oily tangles. This spray is now on our subscriptions and all our kids ask for me to use it." —happyshopper
Get it from Amazon for $9.57.
9. An eight-second L'Oréal lamellar rinse-out treatment for shinier, silkier hair in, well, eight seconds.
Use this two to three times per week after shampooing your hair, and remember not to use it on your scalp. This treatment is just for the length of your hair.
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've thought this brand would work on my hair. I have always used ethnic hair products and stayed away from brands such as this one. 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. Thank you so much!! ♥️" —Theressa Hailey
Get it from Amazon for $9.87.
10. A pair of bonnet-shaped microfiber hair towels since they're super soft and absorbent, and will help your hair dry faster. These are perfect if you're worried about sustaining any heat damage caused by blow drying.
Promising review: "I was looking for a product that I could 'plop' on my hair without twisting it, which disrupts my curl pattern. This does the job!" —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three color combinations).
11. A talc-free and vegan Amika dry shampoo because it'll absorb oil and buildup and revitalize your hair when you don't have the time (or energy) to wash your less-than-fresh locks.
Promising review: "A dry shampoo that actually works. I have curly hair, but I like to wear it blown out with a loose wave. The next morning, I sprayed this and their texturizing spray and I am on day four of not washing. I can typically go at least three days but by day four it looks oily and this dry shampoo has really helped keep my hair looking great. My hair is not oily at all! I will be adding this to my must-haves." —Daizy914
Get it from Amazon and Sephora for $15+ (available in three sizes).
12. A curly hair John Frieda air dry styling foam if you're afraid of introducing heat to your hair just to get the perfect ringlet. This smooth and non-sticky foam will help grant your wish while also creating a barrier around each curl so they stay in perfect shape.
Promising review: “This stuff is great. My hair is a mix of waves, curls, and straight pieces, which is why I typically blow-dry. I have tried a gajillion different kinds of 'air-dry' products and have yet to find something I like...until now. This gave me an overall look of nice, frizz-free waves without the crunchy feel that most products tend to leave behind once your hair dries.” —Cheryl
Get it from Amazon for $9.43.
13. Or a Marc Anthony curl-enhancing styling foam enriched with vitamin E and silk amino acids that work to draw and lock moisture in. Get ready for luscious, shiny, and voluminous curls that last all day long!
Promising review: "I've always had a natural light curl in my hair, which many products that I have used have wiped out. This was my first time using this product and I'm very impressed. I have more of my natural curls back and a hold that lasts throughout the day (on top of a lot of compliments). The scent is a very light citrus that is pretty much unnoticeable, which is a big plus to me. Happy that I have found a product that actually works." —Ty
Get it from Amazon for $7.47.
14. A revitalizing hair protein treatment to help condition and repair your dry, damaged, and over-processed hair. TBH I'm already obsessed with your hair evolution!
Promising reviews: "I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it that it wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product. It left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone with natural or curly hair." —Therese-Claire
Get it from Amazon for $7.38.
15. A three-pack of sea salt hair spray for tousled, beachy waves that *actual* beach waves will be jealous of. You can spray this on wet or dry hair to achieve the look of your dreams.
Not Your Mother's is a Florida-based small haircare business making products to help you best express yourself.
Promising review: "I love this stuff! I have curly hair that can get dried out. This stuff softens my curls and smells great!" —Jayann
Get a pack of three from Not Your Mother's on Amazon for $14.37.
16. A super soft Camille Rose twisting butter so you can get perfect twists, which lead to a perfect twist-out! Rich in magnesium, this cream will condition everything from your scalp all the way to your ends.
Promising review: "The scent is great and it also works as a leave-in conditioner. But the best thing is, it works! I have tried sooo many curl creams. This one is the best!! My hair is soft, moisturized, with nicely defined curls. I have 4b hair texture." —D. M. Keys
Get it from Amazon for $14.89.
17. A Cantu coil detangling shea butter spray because knots are NOT fun. Your natural curls, coils, and waves are in good hands with this moisturizing formula.
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 $5.38.
18. An Ouidad curl energizing and refreshing spray since it'll leave no residue as it nourishes your hair. Looking for lasting curl definition? Try this! It's also got botanical extracts to help give your hair life.
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 $10+ (available in three sizes).
19. A Revlon paddle brush hair dryer that'll dry, detangle, and smooth your hair in one fell swoop! With this brush, you can say "goodbye" to tangles and frizz, and "hello" to the rest of your good hair day.
Promising review: “This product really deserves its 5-star review. Let's be really clear here, I HAVE 4C HAIR. No really, 4c hair. I spend so much time detangling my hair that it is ridiculous!!! I mean hours. And I have tried every trick in the book. By the time I finish one section, the other has gotten tangled again. My hair is so thick that it would take me 45 minutes to blow it dry, so I just never did it. I was able to blow dry my hair on the cool setting in 20 minutes. I am able to comb through my hair now. I am so relieved. I think I am going to start seeing some real growth now that I will not be putting off my wash days because I simply don't have the time for all that detangling. Not to mention that I was always losing a lot of hair with the detangling process. There was some hair in the brush styler but nothing compared to my usual hair loss. I love this product. The bristles are very malleable, and the bristle tips are rounded. I have read that some folks have had a problem getting their roots to dry. I had no problem at all. This product is well worth the price. I would have paid three times as much just to be able to part my hair without all of the tangles.” —king
Get it from Amazon for $28.95.
20. A Moroccan argan oil shampoo and conditioner to revive color-treated and dry hair with its vitamin-rich hydrating formula. You'll have your soft and silky mane back in no time!
Promising review: "I'd been shopping for hair conditioner for almost a year before I found this one. The conditioner is awesome. I have very thick, long curly hair and this conditioner instantly makes my hair very manageable and soft. I have tried others and always come back to this conditioner. The shampoo is very gentle on the curls and does a very nice job of hydrating dry hair. I've been using both now for a year and still haven't found anything that works as good as this set does." —Tracy C.
Get them from Amazon for $24.99.
21. A low-lather cleanser for bouncy, shiny curls without all the frizz. Add moisture to your hair with this slightly sudsy formula. Less foam, more fierce!
Promising review: "Try it! My curls have never felt so clean and respected! Follow up with the conditioner, mask, and bouncy cream. I’m in love! Only took 34 years for me to find this solution —Erica B.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
22. A Bed Head diffuser hair dryer whose ceramic tech will help tame frizz without causing heat damage. There's even a cool air button for setting your curly hair in the style you want!
Promising review: "I’ve used lots of diffusers over the years, but none of them have been effective as this one. It dries my hair and builds in volume and curls. I don’t wash my hair daily, so on days when my hair is dry, I dampen it lightly with my fingers and dry it again. Sometimes I’ll use a curling cream to create more dramatic curls, but they are softer without the product, and I can go longer without a wash. This is a super dryer for enhancing your curls." —J M
Get it from Amazon for $24.49.
23. A sulfate- and paraben-free Ouidad heat and humidity gel because it'll help seal your strands and define your curls while locking out humidity so you don't have to deal with frizz. Feel free to air-dry your hair after applying this lightweight gel!
Promising review: "I live in an area of the country that is very humid and hot during the summer. I always struggled to get my curl pattern to stay and to not become a frizzy mess during the summer months. I finally stumbled upon this product and instantly fell in love. My curl pattern returned instantly and the anti-frizz factor was incredible. It is now my holy grail product in the summer. It can be used alone or I layer a hard hold gel, like Aussie Instant Freeze, over it for more days without a refresh. It also seems to hold up well for most other months as well, until the humidity drops too low and the glycerin in it doesn't do well." —hodagkins
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in three sizes).
24. A coconut and hibiscus SheaMoisture styling milk made with thick, curly hair in mind. Apply to damp hair to control frizz and reduce breakage. Defined and manageable curls, here we come!
Promising review: "This product is very moisturizing and excellent for natural hairstyles and wash and go. I would recommend this product for type 3b, 3c, and 4a hair. I used it instead of gel to really make my curls pop. After deep conditioning, I add leave-in conditioner to damp hair and then a detangler. I add this product last and comb through with my fingers and let hair dry and defuse and my curls pop for a week." —JTurn
Get it from Amazon for $10.85.
25. A black castor edge control that'll help you control your hair and give you a slick and sleek look. This is also great twisting/braiding gel if you're looking to get perfect parts every time.
BUT please don't feel any pressure to lay your edges unless you way want to! Check out, "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."
Promising review: "I love love love this product. It's sticky, it keeps really tight curls down to keep the parts straight, it didn't turn white after it dried. I will definitely be re-ordering this again." —xiomara
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
26. A cruelty-free ArtNaturals argan oil hair mask to help heal and hydrate damaged hair. Containing organic ingredients, this sulfate- and paraben-free moisturizer will help wash away excess oils and dirt.
Promising review: "I love it! It has a wonderful smell that is not at all overwhelming. It's a nice creamy consistency, so it's easy to put in your hair. This product has worked wonders on my hair. I saw instant results the first time I used it. I'm African American and have natural hair. This product brought moisture to my hair and made it A LOT curlier! I really love this and will most likely buy it again." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Read our full ArtNaturals aragan oil hair mask deep dive to learn more!
27. A set of satin pillowcases so you can protect your hair (and skin) from the abrasiveness of cotton pillowcases. Its luxurious silkiness will also make you feel like the royalty you are. 👑
Promising review: "Love themmm!!! Soft and silky. I purchased these for my natural 4a hair. These pillowcases are way better than a silk scarf. When I wake up, I fluff my hair out with my fingers, and that’s it! Before these pillowcases, my hair would be flat and stay flat." —Julia
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five sizes and lots of colors).
28. A honey hemp detangling conditioner from Oyin Handmade if getting the help of silk extract and aloe vera gel to untangle your locks sounds like a good idea to you. It's also rich in fatty acids that'll help make sure your hair stays nourished.
Oyin Handmade is a family-owned, woman-owned small business creating clean formulas for natural hair.
Promising review: "This conditioner is the single best thing to happen to my hair EVER. I have a sensitive scalp that reacts to almost every shampoo/conditioner/oil blend/leave-in. But this leave my hair soft and my natural (4c) curls pumped up with moisture without the itch. I used to think my hair texture was just naturally 'crunchy' but this is literally the only product that helps me retain moisture. I was only convinced that I even had a curl pattern when I started using this as a deep conditioner three years ago. It was the only 'product' I used on my locs (aside from shampoo and black castor oil) for 2.5 years until I cut them. I had minimal product build-up (mostly from having to learn how to rinse my locs well). I would highly recommend this product!" —Maren
Get it from Oyin Handmade on Amazon for $13.99.
29. An adjustable and reversible satin bonnet that'll protect your coils as you sleep. And you can be sure it won't slip off during the night thanks to drawstring.
Need a long bonnet to fit your locs or braids? Check this one out.
Promising review: “I normally don't do reviews, but I had to for this. I bought two of these! They are the best I've ever owned, and I have worn a bonnet since I was a kid. I have natural thick 4c-type hair, and I wear my hair in flexi rods, and twist out styles, and I can also fit my flexi rods under this bonnet. I had been looking for a silk XL bonnet for years and finally found the perfect one! Please do not stop making these!” —DEWAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 2 sizes and 14 colors/patterns).
30. An aloe and coconut oil-based pre-shampoo treatment because it'll help minimize breakage and strengthen hair. It's also designed to detangle and condition so that when you go to cleanse, your hair is easier to manage.
Promising review: "I have 4a/4b hair (different textures in different places in different areas of my head) and my hair shrinks so much. This product does WONDERS with detangling my hair! I need a trim so badly but haven’t been able to get one so my split ends are so bad, but this pre-poo will make it so you have minimal breakage. I love putting this in my hair. It always makes it feel and curl amazingly! A must-buy if you struggle with breakage, moisture retention, low porosity hair, a lot of hair loss on wash day, and/or split ends." —Nia258
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
31. A pack of black roller pins since they'll actually hold your hair in place.
Promising review: “I have thick type 4 hair and regular bobby pins just cannot do the job anymore as my hair continues to grow. I've seen many YouTube content creators use oversized bobby pins and I wanted some. These are pretty hard to find online from other suppliers, so I'm glad that Amazon has them. These are STRONG bobby pins. They don't bend. I've been using the same two pins for four weeks and they still look and fit like new. These are the real deal. They hold back my hair without causing pain.” —Tiffany
Get it from Amazon for $5.61.
32. A daily moisturizing cream with shea butter that'll lock in hydration. If you've got dull and brittle hair, this might be a good place to start your curly hair journey.
TGIN is a Black woman-owned small business making haircare products specifically for Black women.
Promising review: "This stuff is the holy grail of moisturizers. The smell is lovely, not too strong, or fruity, or overpowering. This is the first moisturizer I’ve EVER used that keeps my hair supple and soft for days. Before my hair would feel brittle after a few hours and I’d have to apply twice a day. With this stuff, I don’t even have to put it in every day, even though I do. I absolutely love the way it’s made a difference in my hair. I have natural short 4c hair." —Kasie
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.