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If you’re new to embracing your curls (I started my journey in May 2017), I know how overwhelming it may feel. What is your curl type? Have you been using the wrong shampoo and conditioner? Wait, shampoo is only for your scalp? How can I go 3-4 days without washing my hair? How do I use a diffuser? What’s the difference between styling creams and styling gels?

My best advice, embrace the trial and error period. If you want to love your curls, you need to get to know them. You need to discover which products work well with your hair. Also, be okay with switching things up on a regular basis. Your curls don’t act the same everyday, so maybe they don’t need the same everyday?

When we moved from San Diego to North Carolina, my curls were in distress. They didn’t like the new humidity in the East Coast air. They didn’t know how to respond. The products that worked for me on the West Coast were not working anymore. It was so frustrating. For 4 months, I struggled to find the right cocktail of products to get my curls looking their best…but I figured it out (for now).

Discover my top 10 curly hair products in my current line up below. I will share a more detailed post about my curl care routine soon. In the meantime, check out how I apply products and diffuse my hair.