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1. A hair-repairing serum formulated with argan oil, vitamin E, and aloe vera to not only help control frizz but also detangle, condition, moisturize, and leave your hair with a shiny glow. This is quite the overachieving serum!
Promising review: “I found this product through a BuzzFeed article for those with frizzy hair and THIS PRODUCT DID NOT DISAPPOINT, PEOPLE! I put this serum through the ringer; I got this to stand up to Bay Area fog AND the nasty, humid heat wave we got a couple weeks ago. No frizz, no extra curls, nothing! On top of that, it made my hair super glossy. I'm very impressed. Heads up though, a little goes a long way. One pump is enough to cover my hair and I have medium-length hair.” —Jazmine Carbajal
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
2. A revitalizing hair protein treatment that'll help condition and repair 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 $7.84.
3. A cocoa-infused color-depositing hair treatment for brunettes looking to deepen their hair's brown coloring. Dull hair? We don't know her.
Reviewers with thin-to-wavy hair types seem to have the best results.
Promising reviews: "This product is honestly AMAZING. I hated the harsh blonde coloring the sun was creating in my hair and didn’t wanna spend hundreds at the salon. So I figured why not give this a shot. I have used it three times so far and there is such a noticeable difference. I will never go back to the salon if this continues to work as well as it does. Already have my second bottle ordered for when I run out of this one!!" —Hailey
"This shampoo smells so good and added the right depth and color to my medium brown hair. It made me look like I just came home from the salon." —Karen A
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
4. A pack of four big acrylic hair claws with a trendy matte finish so you can get your hair out of your face and away from your neck on hot days.
Promising review: “I didn't even think they made these clips anymore! I haven't been able to find them in stores and didn't even think about looking online. Then I just happened upon these and I am SOOOO HAPPY!! I can twist my hair up and snap one of these babies on in seconds and BAM! Instant relief from the heat and it keeps my hair out of my face. All without giving me a tension headache like most clips and ponytail holders do.” —melanie hawkins
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 18 color combinations).
5. A hydrating leave-in conditioning spray because it's made using argan oil, shea butter, and jojoba proteins. It's formulated to get rid of knots, tangles, and flyaways, so you can expect to have a good hair day every day.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical at first but was quickly impressed with how much easier this product made brushing tangles out of my hair. I use it on my wet hair after I shower. I have thick, straight hair that is past my shoulder blades. After having gotten a balayage, my hair gets super tangled and is drier now after my showers, even with conditioner. This helps add a light extra conditioning to my hair, as well as helps detangle my wet hair, allowing me to quickly brush my hair without pulling more hair out." —TeamDavidAndSarah
Get it from Amazon for $6.49.
6. A three-way brush-cleaning tool to help you remove hair, dust, and any unwanted gunk from your favorite hairbrushes. Never brush your clean hair with a dirty brush again!
Promising review: “I cannot believe I have lived my whole life and never had such a unique tool to clean long thick hair out of my brushes! It is inexpensive yet well made. I will mostly buy a few more as gifts for my long-hair friends. Highly recommend this product.” —Piper
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
7. A long-lasting heat protectant spray that'll help keep flyaways away and frizz at bay when you straighten and curl your hair. It also conditions your hair as it seals in shine!
Promising review: “It smells great and actually makes my hair straighter. I used this product two days ago on dry hair before straightening with a flat iron and today my hair is just as straight and shiny. I mean REALLY shiny.” —HiderSeeker
Get it from Amazon for $3.39.
8. An eight-second lamellar rinse-out treatment from L'Oréal for shinier, healthier, and 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 $8.99.
9. A Revlon hair dryer with a diffuser attachment that will help tame frizz without causing heat damage. There's even a cold air button for setting your curly hair in the style you want!
Promising review: "I bought this hair dryer because I have really curly hair so it takes maybe three hours at times for my hair to completely dry. This diffuser has absolutely cut my dry time down to about 20 minutes. It's super lightweight and easy to use." —Kiki
Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in three colors).
10. A microfiber hair towel because air drying your hair shouldn't mean dealing with water streaming down your face and neck, dampening your silk PJs. This super absorbent wrap will definitely cut down your hair-drying time!
Promising review: "I love this hair towel! It’s hard to find ones that have the scrunch to it; it really holds your hair in place. I have very long and thick hair so normal hair turbans without the scrunch do nothing for me. This towel by Kitsch holds every inch of my hair with no problem and DOES NOT ride up!!!!! I love it, PERIOD! And I will be buying another one!!!" —Gia Denise
Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in leopard print and black).
11. 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.
12. A no-heat hair curler for perfectly loose curls, spirals, twist outs, or waves. This absorbent and smooth curler is made from cotton poplin so your hair stays soft and dries more quickly.
Promising review: "This product was very easy to use and my hair actually curled! My hair is naturally very straight and fine, and I am allergic to most hair products so I try and avoid using any. I ran a wet hair brush through my hair to dampen, rolled each hair strand around two of the vertical strips, rolled up, and used the provided hair ties to tie each strand up. The next morning I ran my fingers through my hair and I was done! It is fast, easy, and the final result exceeded my expectations." —Verona B.
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in five sizes and nine colors/patterns).
13. A Revlon hot-air brush that'll dry, style, and add volume to your hair in one fell swoop! With this oval brush, you can say "goodbye" to tangles and frizz, and "hello" to a good hair day.
Promising review: "Amazing product. I wish I found this 20 years ago!! I have naturally curly hair and enjoy a nice blowout without having that pin straight 'burnt' flat iron look. This product helped me achieve the blowout look in about five minutes (yes five!). When it comes to hair, I’m a super novice and this is by far the easiest most effective (inexpensive) blow out. I would give this more than five stars if I could. Where has it been all my life?!?!" —Dominique
Get it from Amazon for $32.49+ (available in seven colors).
14. Or a Revlon paddle brush hair dryer for detangling and straightening coilier hair. This one-step brush uses ionic technology that works to reduce frizz and static.
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 $35.99+ (available in two colors).
15. 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 $9.99+ (available in four sizes and 22 colors).
16. A pack of 60 velvet hair scrunchies because your high pony deserves to share in your cute and comfy aesthetic.
Promising review: "I absolutely love these scrunchies. They’re extremely soft, cause zero shedding, are extremely bright, and are very durable. I have very curly and coily hair and this purchase was one of the best that I’ve ever made. I will never go back to hair ties. These scrunchies are A1." —Kya
Get them from Amazon for $8.99.
17. Or a set of nine cute satin scrunchies designed to not pull on or snag your hair, so you can comfortably pull off high ponytails.
Promising review: "These are great scrunchies. I have curly hair that tends to break and be damage-prone, so I bought these hoping they would be a gentle alternative for when I wear my hair up. I was worried they would just slip right off, but they've got good elastic on the inside and hold well. I passed them around to my sisters, and now this is our go-to. It's far more gentle on my hair than other elastics or cotton type scrunchies" —M. Rosa
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
18. A light leave-in conditioner made with coconut oil and shea butter that you can use everyday without accumulating any buildup. Hydrate your hair and define those coils at the same time!
Eden BodyWorks is a Black woman-owned business specializing in natural products designed to nurture, restore, and maintain hair. Reviewers with 2a through 4c hair mention it working well for them!
Promising reviews: "A holy grail leave-in conditioner." —Hannah
"This product is soooo moisturizing! I have type 4b/4c hair with some 4a in the front and I’m low porosity, and my hair loves this product! The consistency is really nice and it smells good too. You don’t need a lot either." —Shanteshia
Get it from Amazon for $8.74.
19. A coconut oil-rich leave-in cream you can let air dry for perfectly smooth and hydrated curls!
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. I slept on it and it still looked great in the morning!!!" —mich0610
Get it from Amazon for $6.97.
20. An antioxidant-rich deep-conditioning hair mask if your hair is, metaphorically speaking, on its last legs. Your dull and frizzy hair will get the reparative treatment it deserves and you will get vibrant and healthy locks!
Plus it's cruelty- and gluten-free!
Briogeo is a Black woman-founded beauty brand offering a high-performance haircare collection that is naturally based and performance-driven to provide visible results for all hair types.
Promising review: "This is 100% worth the price. Even with thick hair, I can get several uses out of the mini. This mask feels like a good reset for my hair anytime it’s feeling dry or dull. This always makes my hair soft and shiny." —mfanm
21. A pair of scalp massagers because they'll help remove flakes and provide a nice, soothing sensation to your scalp, which it definitely deserves.
Promising review: “I had been having issues with dry scalp during the winter months. I was also feeling that I could not get my scalp as clean as I wanted. I saw an advertisement on Facebook for a scalp massager and came to Amazon to find one. This is a great find. My scalp is clean. It does not cause my hair to tangle (African American 4c hair type), and it leaves my hair feeling great. I gave the second one to a friend to try, and she loves it. Highly recommend.” —sherm98
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in four color combinations).
22. A bottle of dandruff shampoo made with ketoconazole to relieve and control flaking, scaling, and itching caused by dandruff. Clean and clear scalps for all!
Promising review: "I have had chronic dandruff since I was a child. I've tried lots and lots of over-the-counter products and they'd all seem to work for a few days, but it would never completely clear up and the product would eventually quit working altogether. Sometime over the years, I just gave up. I figured nothing could help and I never felt like making time to see a specialist doctor. After an extremely uncomfortable flare-up prompted me to see if there were any new products, I found Nizoral. After the first use, I was impressed. The dandruff was drastically reduced and my head had completely stopped itching. I've been using this product as directed for about three weeks now and I do NOT have dandruff or any itching at all. The shampoo smells nice too." —Melissa S. Heigl
Get it from Amazon for $14.84.
23. A scalp-restoring treatment with tea tree oil that'll not only help hydrate and protect your scalp, but will also help support hair growth and keep your hair healthy.
Made with curly and coily hair in mind, this treatment also offers tension and anti-itch relief!
Girl + Hair is a Black woman-owned small haircare biz whose mission is to create products specifically for curly and coily hair in potentially hair-damaging protective styles.
Promising review: “I have been using Girl + Hair for years now. I have a dry scalp, like DRY DRY, and this product is so great when I have braids. It helps to soothe my scalp when my braids are new and it's so easy to apply. Most importantly it's not runny like other scalp oils. My hair felt soft and I retained length when I took out my braids after using this product.” —Danielle
Get it from Girl + Hair on Amazon for $15.99.
24. A cute detangling brush for gliding through wet or dry hair, removing knots as it goes. Whether you need it for you or your little one, it'll 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 $8.97 (available in six colors).
25. A curly hair John Frieda styling foam if you're afraid of introducing heat to your hair just to get the perfect ringlet. This smooth and nonsticky foam will grant your wish while also creating a barrier around each curl so it stays in perfect shape.
Promising review: “This stuff is great. My hair is an unruly 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 $9.99.
26. A frizz-taming moisturizing cream with vitamins E and B5 and sunflower seed extract because your dull and dry hair deserves nutrient-rich hydration. Get smooth locks with this vegan and cruelty-free formula!
Promising review: “I love all the R+Co products I've tried in the past but this one is by far my favorite. I have ultra wavy/frizzy color-treated hair, and I swim. Managing it is usually a bear, but with this balm I can easily air-dry after the pool without looking electrocuted. It smells nice, isn't at all heavy or sticky, and my normally dry hair gets softer the longer I wear it. The only con is it is a bit pricey for someone like me who applies more often, but honestly considering the pile of failed balms I have in the closet, it's worth every penny to have a product I actually use to the last drop.” —JGwiz
Get it from Amazon for $32.
27. 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: "I am SUPER STOKED with this blow-dry spray. My hair dresser has been using this on me for years, and I finally purchased it. I wish I hadn’t waited so long. It cuts my blow-dry time down by at least 40%. My hair is much smoother and healthier since I have been using. I like that it protects my hair from the heat of the blow-dryer and my flat iron. I would highly recommend!" —Roxy
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes).
28. A pack of black roller pins that'll actually hold thicker 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 a pack of 18 pins from Amazon for $7.46.
29. A natural and creamy hair lotion perfect for use as a leave-in or to help hydrate your hair in between washes. It's made with castor oil and olive squalane, so your hair will feel invigorated, moisturized, and oh so healthy!
Oyin Handmade is a family-owned, woman-owned, and Black-owned and led small business creating clean formulas for natural hair.
Promising review: "I love this. I tried it because it was highly rated in the natural hair community. I'm glad I did. I have 4b/4c mixed-texture hair. This is the only moisturizer that works without weighing my hair down or leaving oily film or leaving a bunch of buildup. And it smells yummy!" —Tanysha Carter
Get it from Oyin Handmade on Amazon for $13.97.
30. A bundle of color-depositing purple shampoo and conditioner because you didn't pay for those blonde highlights just to end up with orange hair a few weeks later. This toning shampoo will neutralize yellow tones, and the conditioner will leave your hair shiny and moisturized.
Promising review: “I love that I can go around town and people ask who did my hair and I can share that this look comes from a shampoo bottle. I have naturally blonde hair now and it looks amazing. I love this product because when I get my hair done, it turns brassy yellow. But now I can get and keep the results I want without drying my hair out. Definitely worth the money! Remember though, once purple turns lavender, rinse! Unless you want purple streaks! —Sommer Peel
Get it from Amazon for $40 (available individually and in bigger sizes).
31. A set of hair elastics with rubber treading to gently prevent them from sliding off. Ponytail always gets loose when you go for a run? Try these bad boys!
Promising review: "Perfect for people with long, thick hair. My daughter is a competitive dancer with long, thick hair. She often puts four hair ties in to try to keep her ponytail in place, however, they ALWAYS slide while she's dancing. These hair ties did the trick! Ponytail stayed in place for her entire dance!" —MLuvs2Ski
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $3.59.
32. A handmade avocado-infused shampoo with lavender and shea butter that'll make sure your hair is clean and moisturized instead of feeling stripped of all nourishment.
Kinky Tresses is a Black woman-owned company that makes nontoxic and cruelty-free products for natural hair.
Promising review: “Yes, yes, yes!! It is so moisturizing. It allows me to finger detangle my hair, which I want to do more often. It smells so good, but most importantly it is VERY hydrating for my hair and doesn't strip my hair or scalp, which I really appreciate that.” —Aneisha H.
Get it from Kinky Tresses $17.99.
33. A volumizing biotin shampoo for hair regrowth. This shampoo has keratin and coconut oil to both strengthen and moisturize your hair.
Promising review: "I'm an African American woman with type 4c hair. I bought this shampoo recently when I was on the hunt for hair repair products after my hair got damaged during a blowout. I used this shampoo for the first time yesterday, and my hair and my scalp feel amazing. There are very small sections of my hair that are heat damaged permanently. I'll just have to cut those strands off, but this shampoo saved the rest of my hair. I will post some pics later. I hope with continued usage that my regular curl pattern will fully return to normal. I'll keep you guys updated. Update: My hair hardly sheds since using this shampoo!! This is the best shampoo I have ever owned!" —Simone Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
34. A coconut oil-enriched leave-in softening treatment sure to help you control frizz, define your hair's natural curl pattern, and detangle all in one fell swoop. This vegan formula contains aloe vera and papaya extract because your hair deserves to be spoiled.
Promising review: "My 4c hair loves it. For a twist-out style, the key for my hair: I spritz with water, next apply the Maui Moisture Quench + Coconut Oil, make sure my ends are curled (you can use a few comfy hair rollers), and cover my hair at night. In the a.m., the waves are very defined and beautiful. I've used one container so far, and what I noticed is that when I would wash my hair, the texture was so curly, and my hair was much fuller. I highly recommend." —NEECEE
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
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