If you’ve been reading this blog in the last two years, you know I swear by the Curly Girl Method to take care of my hair and keep my curls (which are more like defined waves with the length of my hair). A couple years ago I made a list of Curly Girl approved products, but as with any list things change and need to be updated.
Curly Girl Approved Products Summer 2016:
Shampoos:
- Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing Shampoo
- Avalon Organics Shampoos
- Burt’s Bees Very Volumizing Shampoo
- Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Gentle Cleansing Shampoo
- Dermorganic Daily Conditioning Shampoo Sulfate-Free
- DevaCurl No-Poo
- Kinky Curly Come Clean
- Nature’s Gate Shampoos
- Pureology Precious Oil Shamp ‘Oil
- RenPure Original Argan Oil Moisture Rich Conditioner
- Shea Moisture Organic Shea Butter Curl & Shine Shampoo Coconut & Hibiscus
- Yes to Carrots Nourishing Shampoo
- Yes to Cucumbers Color Care Shampoo
Conditioners:
- American Crew Cooling Conditioner
- As I Am Cleansing Co-Wash
- Aubrey Organics GPB Balancing Conditioner
- Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner
- Burt’s Bees Shea and Grapefruit Deep Conditioner
- Curl Junkie BeautiCurls Leave-In Conditioner
- Curl Junkie BeautiCurls Argan & Olive Oil Daily Hair Conditioner
- Curl Junkie Daily Fix
- CURLS Curls Ecstasy Hair Tea Conditioner
- CURLS Coconut Sublime Moisturizing Conditioner
- Deva Curl Ultra Creamy Daily Conditioner, One Condition,
- Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Conditioner
- Jessicurl TooShea
- L’Oreal EverCreme Cleansing Conditioner
- Paul Mitchell The Conditioner Leave-in
- Pureology Precious Oil Softening Conditioner
- Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Co-Wash Conditioning Cleanser
- Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk
(Leave-in) - Suave Naturals Conditioner
- White Rain classic hair conditioner
- Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Moisturizing Conditioner
- TRESemme Botanique Nourish and Replenish Conditioner
- Vo5 Herbal Escapes Conditioners
Styling:
- As I Am Smoothing Gel
- Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Hair Gel
- Curl Junkie Curls in a Bottle
- Deva Curl Light Defining Gel
- Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
- Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Gel
- Herbal Essences Set Me Up Gel
- Ion Curl Solutions Styling Creme
- Jane Carter Wrap and Roll
- Kinky Curly Curling Custard
- LA Looks Sports Gel
This is in no means an exhaustive list of curly girl approved products There are SOOO many products out there that it is difficult to list them all. Plus, companies are often tweaking ingredients so things change from time to time. Be sure to read the ingredient list before purchasing to double check.
Am I missing anything that you absolutely love for your curls? Let me know what other items should be added to the curly girl approved products list.
For Reference, Products to Use/Avoid:
For Shampoos: You want to avoid products that contain the following items in the ingredient list: sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate.
For Conditioners: You want to avoid products that contain the following items in the ingredient list: silicone (including dimethicone and cyclomethicone). Look instead for conditioners with emollients (shea butter, a number of natural oils, wheat germ), humectants (panthenol, vegetable glycerine and sorbitol), and moisturizers (amino acids, aloe vera, etc…)
For Styling: You want to stay away from products that include: silicone (including dimethicone and cyclomethicone), parabens, and phthalates.
Check out how I use the Curly Girl Method to get an idea of the routine. Or purchase Curly Girl: The Handbook
by Lorraine Massey. The book talks about the basics of the method and also has specific instruction for different types of curls.
I have Botticelli curls and I use MopTop products exclusively. Also, what makes a HUGE difference is getting a real Deva hair cut and education. I’ve been a Curly Girl all my life and I have never had as amazing hair as I did before my Deva cut. They’re expensive, but absolutely worth it.
P.S. You don’t need an exclusive leave-in conditioner. You can just leave in some of your normal conditioner. It works the same.
You’re a saviour! Thanks for this list. My curly hair are just so unmanageable. I’m sure some of these products help!
I LOVE pillow soft curls!!! But my tried and true has become a little bit of coconut oil, a little but of raw aloe gel, and homemade flax seed gel (1 T flax seed, one cup of water, a chamomile tea bag, boil until it’s gel!)…super nourishing, LITERALLY no chemicals!!
I LOVE this!! I have been wanting to try the burt’s bees shampoo, but have been hesitant…now I am totally going to try it!
Thanks for this product list! Your hair looks amazing!
Meghan | BeyondBasicBlog.com
Such a great product list! You have such pretty hair!
What a great product list!! You have beautiful hair!!! xo
Definitely will have to try some of these for my crazy mane!! lol Thanks for sharing!!
Amber | http://www.everydaydame.com
Great list! I’ve been starting to wear my hair natural (curly) again lately, and I’m so happy to have these resources! Can’t wait to try a few!
These are great to know for my daughter. She has thick, curly hair and we are always searching for the best product.
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
Your hair is beautiful! I’ve tried the curly girl method but always end up with a lot of build up :/ m
What’s funny is that while my hair is straight (as an arrow) I do kind of wish it was a little curly sometimes, and I wish it was easier to texturize! It’s funny how everyone wants what they don’t have. The curly haired people want straight hair and the straight haired people want some curls haha! xx Adaleta Avdic
Your hair is gorgeous! I’ve always wanted curly hair and this post isn’t helping
what about Tressame Perfectly Undone Conditioner? its silicone free no? Unless they changed the ingredients again.
Pingback: How I Care for my Curly Locks - ModlyChic