Kinky hair (think: 4A, 4B, and 4C) can be the most fragile of hair types and prone to the most breakage. We have 25 ‘must have’ products that will ensure your kinky curls stay moisturized, defined, and luscious all year long!
25 Best Products To Use For Kinky Curly Hair was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. Cantu Hair Lotion for Natural Hair
Win the detangling war with this creamy conditioning lotion. It’s also a great way to protect your hair during summer activities. Target, $5.99
2. Talia Waajid Mist Bodifier
Your 4B/4C hair needs all the protection it can get. Try this daily leave-in moisturizer. Target $7.29
3. Talia Waajid Curly Hair Curl Souffle
Avoid nasty build-up when it comes to moisturizing your hair with this curl friendly cream. Target, $7.99
4. Cantu Coconut Curling Cream
This curling cream is free of all the harmful ingredients such as parabens, sulfate and mineral oil. It contains natural moisturizers such as shea butter to keep your hair frizz free. Target, $5.99
5. Eco Styler Argan Oil Stylin Gel
A gel that gives your scalp the moisture and circulation it needs to maintain a healthy head of hair is a must have! Target $2.99
6. Jamaican Mango and Lime Island Oil
A non-greasy oil that is excellent for the 4B/4C locks. It can also be used a hot oil treatment. Walmart, $6.85
7. Tropic Isle Living Red Pimente Hair Growth Oil
Bring back the thickness and volume in your hair with this scalp stimulating hair oil. Amazon, $10.99
8. Shea Moisture JBCO Strengthen and Restore Leave-In Conditioner
Relaxed, natural and colored hair will benefit from this strengthening leave-in. Target $10.99
9. Palmer’s Olive Oil Formula Smoothing Shampoo
Combat the frizz frustrations with olive-oil based product. Walgreens, $4.97
10. Design Essentials Honey Curlforming Custard
Great for any comb-back style to help lay those stubborn edges down. Target, $12.79
11. Organix Sulfate and Silcone Free Shampoo
This shampoo will really help during detangling when it comes to course hair. Can’t go wrong with shea butter! Target, $5.79
12. Eden Natural Deep Conditioner
If your transitioning to maintain your 4B or 4C hair, this product helps it bounce back from the use of chemicals. Target, $8.99
13. The Mane Choice Daily Hair Dressing
Keep the shine and moisture for your hair on lock with this dressing. Target, $15.99
14. Organics Hair Mayonnaise
This tried and true deep conditioner is excellent for repairing breakage. Walmart, $3.94
15. Aussie Mega Moist Conditioner
For those with dry hair, pump your hair up with moisture with this aloe and jojoba oil based conditioner. Target, $5.99
16. Carol’s Daughter Hair Elixir
Bring serious relief to your scalp with this elixir that has rosemary and cedar leaf at the top of their ingredients. It’s soothing and helps maintain scalp health. Amazon, $19.00
17. Cantu Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream
Because shea butter and leave in give nothing but good results! Target, $5.99
18. ECO Black Castor and Flaxseed Oil Styling Gel
The castor and flaxseed oils are perfect for hair growth and provide a healthy seal for edges.
19. Mielle Organics Avocado Hair Milk
Natural ingredients are so important when it comes to hair regimen. Target, $12.99
20. Kinky Tresses Nourishing Hair Oil
Because 4B/4C tends to dry out easily, keeping a healthy balance of moisture is a must. KinkyTresses.com, $7.00
21. Kinky Tresses Coconut Mango Butter
Tame your edges with a moisturizer that will keep pesky flakes away.
22. Natural Luva Length Retention Sealant
If you’re transitioning your 4B/4C hair, length retention can be an issue without the right products. Try Natural Luva for those natural tresses! WeBuyBlack.com, $13.00
23. Creme of Nature Mango and Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner
Combat dryness with moisture based ingredients to help maintain natural hair tresses
24. Taliah Waajid Shea-Coco Condition Daily Leave-In Conditioner
Having a product that’s light enough for everday use is great when it comes to conditioning your hair for manageability
25. Creme of Nature Argan Oil Flexible Styling Snot ( yep, snot)
Great for natural hair to help with detangling and manageability.