This edition of the Top 10 Products series is sharing the best curly hair treatments including oils, hair growth serums, scalp treatments, detox masks, bond repair treatments, and more. I’m not going to be covering deep conditioner in this video, because I included those in the Best Deep Conditioners & Conditioners video.
What are hair treatment products?
Hair treatments are not essential in your basic curly hair routine, but they’re great add-ons to have if you’re struggling with something in particular. Common treatments are designed to treat issues such as:
- Damaged hair & breakage
- Thinning and hair loss
- Build up
- Dry and itchy scalp
- Dandruff
- Moisture loss
Here are some of my favorite treatments for naturally curly hair, from drugstore to high-end.
Product | Benefits | Key Ingredients | Usage | Protein (Strengthening) Ingredients | Humectant (Moisturizing) Ingredients | Price |
A detox mask that removes build-up from the scalp and hair | Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Charcoal, Turmeric, & Green Tea, Peppermint, Biotin | 1-2x per month. Apply before shampooing. | None | Aloe, glycerin, Niacinamide | $24 + 10% off with code GENAMARIE | |
A treatment that repairs broken bonds in the hair caused by heat, chemical, mechanical, and environmental damage | Patented ingredient: Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate | 1-4x per month. Apply before shampooing. | None | Glycerin, Aloe, Panthenol | $28 | |
A treatment that repairs broken bonds in the hair caused by heat, chemical, mechanical, and environmental damage | Fiberhance™ Patented Complex, ProCutigen® Bond Complex, TEGO® Cosmo Complex | 1-3x per month, depending on level of damage. Apply before shampooing. | Chia seed extract | Glycerin, Aloe, Panthenol | $29 + 10%* off with code GENAMARIE10 | |
A pre-poo primer that contains pre-biotics that help strengthen the scalp's protective layer to prep for clarifying and detangle the hair | Pre-biotics (Inulin), Fermented Rice Water, Castor Oil, Fiberhance™ Patented Complex | Before each shampoo | Fermented Rice Water | Glycerin, Fructose | $28 + 10%* off with code GENAMARIE10 | |
A water-based scalp relief serum that soothes dry, flakey, and itchy scalp | Aloe, Olive Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Sea Kelp, Green Tea, Alma Extract, Witch Hazel, Neem, Caffeine | Apply after washing and before styling, or before shampoo | None | Aloe, Glycerin, Glycerin Acetal, Niacinamide | $14 | |
Penetrating & sealing oil treatment that softens, adds shine & protects the hair | Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argan oil, Apricot Kernal Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Vitamin E Oil | Before each shampoo, or after styling as a finishing oil | None | None | $15 | |
Penetrating & sealing oil that strengthens, softens, adds shine & protects the hair | Soybean Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Castor Seed Oil, Blueberry Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, Grape Seed Oil | Before each shampoo, or after styling as a finishing oil | None | None | $12 | |
Lightweight oil that repairs damage, seals split ends and reinforces hair cuticles to protect against future breakage | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Castor Oil, Macadamia, Rose Flower Oil, Ceramide, Squalane, Sweet Almond Oil | Anytime, dry or wet hair | None | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | $30 | |
Strengthens, improves color vibrancy, adds shine, and softens | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Vitamin E, Alma Oil, Chaga Mushroom | After shampoo | Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil* | None | $12 | |
A nighttime treatment that improves the appearance of thinning hair for fuller, thicker, healthier-looking hair from the root | Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Jojoba Esters, Zinc Salts, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Caffeine, Biotin | Every night | Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein | Glycerin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | $32 |
Do you have a favorite hair treatment? Let me know below!