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This is a completely selfish task because I have a coily Afro that takes hours to do every week.
Amber Venerable
Back in 2007when I first went naturalthere were very few products available for textured hair.
Over time, I’ve seen the selection expand.
Discover all my new favorites ahead.
This is basically a step-by-step guide to my Sunday hair routine, so consider my hair secrets spilled.
I love that the oil comes in single-use vials.
Anything that’s left over goes on my ends.
I give my scalp a good massage, put on a satin bonnet, and go to sleep.
It makes my Afro super soft, and it’s almost too good to shampoo away.
I use this shampoo, which hasglycolic acid, once a week toexfoliateaway mydandruffflakes.
It’s alsosulfate-free, so I don’t have to worry about my natural hair getting dry.
This mask has soy and wheat protein to help strengthen hair that’s been put through the ringer.
After wearing this mask for 20 minutes, my curls are bouncing and so easy to comb through.
That usually means I’m paying for it when it comes time to style my coils.
But when it’s time to twist my hair, this detangling brush is a godsend.
The double tines help to get every snag andsingle-strand knot.
After a few swipes of this brush, my coils are poppin'.
Buy it:$16,ulta.com
FORM Multitask.
Leave-in Lotion, $32
This is my new favorite leave-in conditioner.
I always use this product before a thicker gel to avoid a crunchy, flaky finish.
The hair milk is one of my holy grail products.
This year, Mielle launched a new line specifically for throw in 4 curls.
This twisting souffle creates flawless coils in my hair and the definition lasts a full two weeks.
This turban-style cap is a huge upgrade from the beauty supply store version.
It gives my hair a beautiful shine and keeps my coils from getting frizzy at the ends.
Buy it:$11,naturalhair.org
Oyin Handmade Oh my glide!
So, I started taking preventive measures by using thischarcoalscalp treatment as soon as I wash.
It tingles going on but it doesn’t feel sticky or greasy.
It keeps my hair from snagging while I toss and turn in mysleep.
The style allows me to stretch my curls for a few more days without washing.
That’s when I pull out my trusty hair wrap (or awig).
This particular scarf is big enough to cover mydamp twistsor my dirty Afro.
Plus, the pattern is so bold and bright.
I wear this wrap to work and to run errands, and I always get compliments.
Buy it:$23,thewrap.life
