Going natural is a huge decision. You have probably seen a ton of YouTube videos and Instagram posts that are encouraging you to ditch the ‘creamy crack’ aka relaxer. But now that you have actually decided to do the big chop, you have no idea what to do, or what you need. Here are 12 Products You Need If You Are Going Natural.
A silk pillowcase is a girls best friend. When going natural you need to keep your hair moisturized and avoid breakage. A silk pillow case can help seal in moisture and help you avoid split ends.
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Devacurl is an amazing brand because they have products that are for every curl type and texture. When shopping you can choose from no poo and low poo options (meaning the amount of lather that the shampoo will produce) along with matching conditioners.
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Wash day is something that most natural girls dread. It is time consuming and you need almost every product that you own. You can cut some time out of your routine but trying out Knot Today detangler. This is a super silky formula that will help you as you section and comb through your hair.
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After going natural, another product that will be a staple in your routine is a wide tooth comb. You will use this for sectioning, detangling, and to help move shampoo and conditioner through out your hair as you cleanse.
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A spray bottle is used to wet your hair if you need to detangle on a day that you did not wash your hair. It can also be used to refresh your curls or to remove product buildup on your edges.
Ecostyler gel is another versatile product that you 100% need if you are going natural. It comes in many options such as olive oil, black castor and flax seed oil, argan oil, and curl and wave. This gel can be used for everything from laying your edges to creating waves and curls.
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Hair oils are best used for sealing in moisture to the hair and for moisturizing your scalp. If you have a protective style you can put your oil in an applicator bottle and follow along the parts.
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When going natural you probably want to show off your curly hair. A curl cream can help define and hold curls in place as you go about your busy day.
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Leave in conditioner is a great way to moisturize your newly natural hair without having to do a complete wash day routine. Choose one with lots of essential oils that will keep your hair healthy.
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Normally a 14 in 1 product would make most turn away (think a men’s multiuse product: shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash) because how can it possibly do everything that it is claiming. But this product is truly different, it can be used to moisturize, as a leave in conditioner, heat protectant, and more.
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This is a great product for anyone going natural or for anyone who is thinking about it. Scalp massagers have become popular lately and boast many benefits. Using a scalp massager can help work product all the way to your scalp and the massaging can also help stimulate blood flow to the scalp which is said to help promote hair growth.
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A deep conditioner is a way to lock in moisture and can reduce frizz.
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