If you have curly hair or have treated it, one of the most important things to understand is that everyone's hair is different and won't react the same way to the same products, even if they have the same curl pattern. Furthermore, using a product incorrectly can make you hate or, in some cases, love it. What works for you may not work for someone else, and that's okay!
That said, there are some hair products for curly hair that many people find effective. In this article, we'll discuss some curly hair products and what they are, as it can get quite confusing with so many choices and just the names of these curly hair products... whew! Let's get started!
First on our list is shampoo. Most shampoos used today by many people with curly hair are sulfate-free, clarifying shampoos , and co-washes. Sulfate-free shampoos became popular a few years ago with the growth of the Natural Hair Movement and the Curly Girl Method.
Why use sulfate-free shampoo on curly hair?
Sulfates are cleansing agents used in shampoos that tend to give them a foamy texture. Some sulfates can be harsh on curls, which are more prone to drying out due to the curly nature of hair and the fact that sebum travels down the strand much more slowly. It's fairly easy to find sulfate-free shampoos; many products for curly hair today are sulfate-free, silicone-free, and so on.
Sulfate-free shampoos tend to be gentler for curly hair, but they may not be as effective, especially if you use a lot of products on your hair. That's where clarifying shampoos come in. Now, sulfates aren't bad and tend to be demonized in the curly hair community, but many curly-haired girls still swear by sulfates...
In the list of products for curly hair, here are five of the best sulfate-free shampoos:
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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
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Kerastase Curl Manifesto Shampoo
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Love Beauty and Planet Vegan Biotin & Sun Kissed Mandarin Shampoo
When to use clarifying shampoos?
Clarifying shampoos: One thing to know about clarifying shampoos is that they're not meant for daily use! A clarifying shampoo helps deeply cleanse hair of product buildup or environmental impurities, and using it too frequently can leave hair feeling dry and stripped of its natural oils.
Who can benefit from a purifying shampoo:
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Those who frequently use the swimming pool to remove chlorine from their hair.
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Hard Water: If you live in an area with hard water, a clarifying shampoo will remove mineral deposits and other substances from your hair.
Products: In our daily hair routine, we use styling products, leave-in conditioners, and many other products that over time make our hair dull and lifeless. A great clarifying shampoo deeply cleanses curls and removes product buildup!
Here are five excellent clarifying shampoos for curly hair that you can find almost everywhere in Europe:
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Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo
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Curl Smith Wash & Scrub Clarifying Detox Shampoo
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As I Am Curl Clarity Shampoo
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Eden BodyWorks Natural Shampoo in Tea Tree and Peppermint
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Moroccanoil Clarifying Shampoo
Co Wash and Curly Hair
Cowashing, or washing with conditioner, began with the curly hair movement. At the time, there were few products for curly hair that were harsh on our curls. Instead of frequent shampooing, which tends to strip our curls' natural oils and dry them out, conditioners were used. Now you can find products advertised as cowashes that contain very gentle cleansing agents for your curls.
Cowashes are great for those who go to the gym or do a lot of physical activity and sweat a lot, as well as those who go swimming frequently. They're also suitable for those who like to wash their hair several times a week.
However, it's important to note that cowashing shouldn't completely replace washing your hair with regular shampoo, which is more effective at removing dirt and impurities. Here are some popular cowash products:
Ciao Bellissima Detangling Conditioner, Masque & Co-Wash
Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Co-wash Conditioning Cleanser
Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Cleansing CoWash
Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Complete Conditioning Co-Wash
