10 Reasons Your Curls Don’t Last + Longest-Lasting Routine
Do your curls look frizzy, limp, and undefined by the end of the day? This is one of the biggest complaints I hear from y’all
Today we’re kicking off a new series sharing the best curly hair products of 2022! I’m starting off with shampoos and conditioners, including:
Each category will have both a drugstore and a high-end option!
Product Name | ||||
Benefits | Removes all hard water minerals & product build-up | Removes product build-up | Thoroughly cleanse without stripping, smooths cuticle | Thoroughly cleanse without stripping, smooths cuticle, removes some hard water |
Use | 1-2 times per month | 1-3 times per month | Every wash day | Every wash day |
Key Ingredients | Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA | Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium | Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Vinegar | Cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate, glycerin, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, sodium methyl isethionate, trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate |
Lather Level | High | High | High | High |
Moisture Level | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Protein Level | None | Low | None | Low |
Scent Level | Medium | Low | Strong | Medium |
Product Name | |||||
Benefits | Strengthens, moisturizes, lightweight formula | Moisturizing, rich formula, softens | Moisturizing, shine enhancing | Highly moisturizing, softening | Moisturizing, rich formula |
Use | 1-4 times per month | 1-4 times per month | 1-4 times per month | 1-4 times per month | 1-4 times per month |
Key Ingredients | Brassica Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argan Oil, Aloe | Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil | Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Coconut oil, Shea butter, Murumuru butter | Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Brassica Alcohol, Avocado Oil, Kwi Fruit Extract, Spinach Leaf Extract, Aloe, Cacao Seed Butter | Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil |
Moisture Level | High | High | High | High | High |
Protein Level | High | Low | Low (with Strengthen shot), None (without shot) | None | None |
Scent Level | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Product Name | ||
Benefits | Highly moisturizing while remaining lightweight, balances scalp microbiome, can be used at roots, slip | Moisturizing, smoothing, slip |
Use | Every wash | Every wash |
Key Ingredients | Cetearyl Alcohol, Green Tea Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Peppermint Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil, Shea Butter, Post-Biotics | Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Shea Butter, Olive Oil |
Moisture Level | High | Medium |
Protein Level | None | Medium |
Scent Level | Strong | Medium |
I hope you found this helpful! I know I feature a lot of products throughout my content, but there are certain products I always go back to. I wanted to summarize everything I’ve tested this year and products I still love from previous years.
You can always visit my Amazon Storefront or the shop page on my blog where I save all the products I own and use.
The next video in this series will be about the best styling products, including leave-ins, curl creams, gels, and mousses. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it!
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