It can be very difficult to care for curly hair and there can be so many intricate steps and variables to consider. The last thing us naturalistas need is to be confused about which shampoo to use. While shampoo is generally supposed to cleanse hair some can strip hair of the much needed moisture that we curly girls need. So we have compiled a mega list of curl friendly shampoos that will effectively cleanse hair while making sure to nurture each strand. The bonus is that every single curly shampoo on this list will make your curls and waves pop so you can be your curly best!
1. Lush Curly Wurly Shampoo: This shampoo boasts not one but two super ingredients that are curly girl friendly- both jojoba and coconut oils. These sealing oils are known for being able to penetrate the hair shaft and deliver a power punch of moisture that curly strands need.
2. Pantene Pro-V Curl Perfection Shampoo: Antioxidants and Pantene’s exclusive Pro-V formula define curls even in highly humid climates.
3. Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curls and Waves Shampoo: This products curl defining properties actually activate once naturalistas are in humid conditions! How awesome-sauce is that? So we never have to worry about sweltering conditions because curls stay bouncy and buoyant.
4. Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo: All natural ingredients make this poo a kitchenistas dream! No need to mix and measure ingredients because Shea Moisture does it for you. Uber humectant shea butter wraps and protects each strand.
5. Dr. Miracle Curl Care Rehydrating Shampoo: Dr. Miracle delivers with pampering ingredients that are perfect for damaged or transitioning hair. Vitamins A and E enrich hair and help to gently cater to curls.
6. Beautiful Textures Tangle Taming Moisturizing Shampoo: Beautiful Textures is one of the only shampoo’s that helps to elongate the curl pattern of any and all curl types. It will help to stretch out curls and ward off dreaded shrinkage while making hair easier to comb or brush through.
7. Janelle Beauty’s My Natural Curl, Curl Cleanse Shampoo: It can be very difficult to make a clarifying shampoo that thoroughly cleanses while being gentle to strands but Curl Cleanse manages to do so. Organic ingredients like lemon juice effectively break down products while aloe vera juice hydrates and replenishes.
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8. Curls Unleashed Lavish In Lather Shampoo: Organic Root Stimulator utilizes elements like Rosemary and hops to prompt hair grown while boosting curls.
9. Aveda Be Curly Shampoo: Wheat protein infuses tresses with much needed strength while offering a power punch against frizz.
10. Ouidad Playcurl Curl Amplifying Shampoo: Hydrolyzed protein babies locks and optimizes curl care.
What are some of your favorite shampoos for defining your natural texture?
Written by: Guest Contributor Otaymah Bonds