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I have loose curls with fine hair texture and fine to medium hair density.
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Onwashday, I start with a scalp cleanser to help get the buildup off my sensitive scalp.
Then I use a rinse-out conditioner on my ends and step out of the shower to apply products.
I use a combination of finger raking and the praying hands method as an utility technique.
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I love diffusing my hair, but on an everyday basis it’s usually just a wash ‘n go.
I love to finish dried hair with a smoothing oil for extra shine or hair spray for extra hold.
I deep condition my hair every 1.5 to 2 weeks.
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Some of my favorite curly hair brands areLUS,Boucleme,Innersense Organic- Beauty, andRighteous Roots Oils.
Also, I’m constantly testing out new products and brands.
I know it isn’t ideal, but with that in mind I ensure I treat my hair right.
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Before stepping out of the shower, I apply a leave-in conditioner and curl cream.
If I’ll be wearing my hair down, I will apply a gel on top of the leave-in.
I’m an air-dry girl but I’m saving up for aDyson hairdryer.
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I’m also a fan of theRighteous Roots Scalp Massager.
It’s great forscalp healthand I personally find it’s an amazing stess reliever too.
Then I put on theManetain Store Heat Capfor 20 minutes.
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I work out throughout the week, so I wash my hair three to four times a week.
If my scalp is feeling or smelling oily, I cleanse my scalp with asulfate-free cleanser.
Once detangled, I squish water into my conditioner-coated locks for about a minute to give it some hydration.
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Then I squeeze excess moisture out of my hair using a microfiber towel.
If I need to be somewhere, I’ll diffuse my hair until it’s dry.
If I’m just going to be at home, I stick to air drying.
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I wash my hair twice a week with shampoo and conditioner; currently, Im using Moroccanoil.
The hairstylists already use [a lot of product] in my hair during work.
Doing this every week or so makes my hair look thick and shiny.
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My mother used to do that for my hair when I was back home in Myanmar.
Now I just stick with what I can get.
In the morning I’ll mist my hair with water to define and defrizz my curls.
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I get regular trims to get rid of split ends.
Sometimes, Ioil my hairwith coconut oil and leave it in for an hour, then shampoo it off.
Pooja Shree
My hair routine used to be deeply rooted in my culture.
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Laya DeLeon Hayes
To me, hair care is also a version of self-care.
My everyday routine consists of water andDippity Do Hair Gel.
I section my hair into four parts and use a comb to untangle each section.
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I detangle with coconut oil, then hop in the shower to use shampoo and conditioner.
After I rinse all the product out, I diffuse my hair and let my curls go.
Since I started working onThe Equalizer,box braidshave been my new go to.
They give me a brand-new look and I love how easy they are to manage.
When it comes to braids natural oils, are my best friend.
I use jojoba oil on my scalp for less itch.
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I use coconut oil throughout my braids for a nice shine andargan oilto keep them moisturized.
Aaliya Jamal Zaidi
I’m Indian and I have 3B textured hair.
I moved to the United States in 2020 for grad school.
I like this because it’s a pretty light formula and my hair gets weighed down easily.
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