Beauty Products Every Curly Girl Needs

Ouidad Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo

Frizz can turn any curly girl’s hair day into a bad one so having products like this shampoo from Ouidad is essential. The sulfate-free cleanser provides long lasting protection from frizz and flyaways by forming a protective barrier against heat and humidity. $8, ouidad.com

Sexy Hair Color Safe Curl Defining Shampoo

Color treated curls need extra TLC so using a shampoo that provides extra moisture while keeping color looking its best is key. Sexy Hair’s Color Safe Curl Defining Shampoo sulfate free formula infuses curly strands with all the moisture, shine and strength they need for a good curl day. $15, sexyhair.com

OGX Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter Shampoo

Dryness is a big concern for curly hair so getting moisture into strands at every step of the hair care process is super important. Use a cleanser that packs moisturizing ingredients like Argan Oil and Shea Butter, like this one from OGX. It leaves hair smooth and soft without drying it out. $8, ulta.com

Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Nourishing & Conditioning Cleansing Conditioner

For curly girls who find that shampoos are just too harsh on their hair, using a cleansing conditioner is an option. This one from Carol’s Daughter has the cleaning power of a shampoo but the deep moisturizing traits of a good deep conditioner. It also works a great detangler. $12, carolsdaughter.com

TRESemme Flawless Curls Conditioner

A good conditioner sets the stage for flawless looking curls, restoring their moisture and making the detangling process a breeze. TRESemme’s Flawless Curls Conditioner does just that, using vitamin B1 to hydrate strands and leaving hair soft and ready for styling. $4, Walgreens

Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Deep Treatment

When breakage and split ends are a problem, a regular deep conditioning treatment is an order. Aussie’s 3 Minute Miracle does wonders, formulated with Australian aloe and jojoba oil that penetrates damaged hair in just 3 minutes. $5, cvs.com

Infusium 23 Moisture Replenisher Leave in Treatment

Even after using a great conditioner, the right leave-in treatment helps seal in moisture and make curls manageable no matter how you decide to style them. Infusium 23 Moisture Replenisher uses pro-vitamins, amino acids and proteins in a light weight formula to keep hair nourished and shiney. $7, drugstore.com

It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In Product

Curls can always benefit from a product that restores their natural hair balance and protects it from the sun and other environmental stressors. It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In does both, formulated with sunflower seed and green tea leaf extract as well as silk amino acids. $12, target.com

Nexxus Frizz Defy Styling Crème

Curls can never have too many frizz fighting products and when it comes to styling, they need something that smooths out hair without weighing it down. Nexxus Frizz Defying Styling Crème uses Moroccan Argan Oil and Coconut Extract to smooth and condition strands without the heavy, sticky residue. $12, drugstore.com

John Frieda Frizz Ease Unwind Curls Calming Crème

Sometimes a curly style calls for a more relaxed curl, especially if your natural pattern has really tight coils. Using a styling product like the Unwind Curls Calming Crème from John Frieda can help elongate curls and banish frizz at the same time. $6, ulta.com

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Style Milk

Those with thick hair or a tighter curl pattern can benefit from a rich and moisturizing styling product like this one from SheaMoisture. Natural and certified organic ingredients hydrate hair and soften it for smoother and defined curls. $10, target.com

Brazilian Tech Keratin Kurl Texture Control Mousse

To keep curls looking their very best, use a mousse like Brazilian Tech’s Keratin Kurl Texture Control. Once applied to damp hair, curls are kept in place as well as protected from frizz-producing humidity. $9, sallybeauty.com

Dove Style+Care Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse

This cream mousse from Dove is another styling option that delivers soft and well-defined curls. It’s lightweight formula doesn’t weigh hair down and a creamy texture that nourishes your curls. $5, walgreens.com

Redken Smooth Lock Heat Glide Protective Smoother

When it’s time to get a blow out, curly hair needs a product that protects it from heat damage as well as delivers smooth and frizz-free results. Redken’s Smooth Lock Heat Glide Protective Smoother forms a heat-protective barrier around hair and smoothes curls as they’re straighted, providing a 92% reduction in frizz for 48 hours. $17, ulta.com

Moroccanoil Treatment

The right oil treatment seals moisture into curly strands for added strength and shine. Moroccanoil Treatment uses omega-3 oils, vitamins and fatty acids to nourish, repair and protect hair. $43, moroccanoil.com

Living Proof Frizz Weightless Styling Spray

Once curls are smooth and defined, we want to make sure the humidity outside doesn’t turn them into a hot, frizzy mess. Luckily Living Proof has a styling spray that blocks humidity 70% better than silicones and oils without the sulfates that can dry hair out.  $36, livingproof.com