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The 17 Best Hair Products for Naturally Curly, Coily, and Kinky Textures

Consider these your new styling staples for every type of curl.

Headshot of Harper's Bazaar StaffBy Harper's Bazaar Staff

To celebrate curly hair in its natural state, you need the right products—made with the right ingredients—to keep those curls in the best shape. There are now more options than ever designed to care for all types of curls (and it's about damn time.)

Shampoos, conditioners, oils, and creams—we've rounded up some of the best and newest natural hair products (many from Black-owned beauty brands to support now and forever) that will help keep precious curls looking glossy, bouncy, and healthy.

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Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Crème

Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Crème
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Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Crème

$24 at Sephora$82 at Amazon$24 at Nordstrom

Made with ingredients like rice amino acids, avocado oil, and quinoa extract, this defining cream helps curls retain moisture and strengthen hair's elasticity. 

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Pattern Jojoba Oil Hair Serum

Jojoba Oil Hair Serum
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Pattern Jojoba Oil Hair Serum

This hair serum contains all the best oils (jojoba, rosehip, and lavender to name just a few) to give curly, coily, and tight textures moisture and nourishment. You can also use it on your scalp to reduce any flaking and itchiness.  

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SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque
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SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque

This deep conditioning hair mask strengthens and restores damaged hair, especially if you regularly style, color, or use heat tools.

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Mielle Organics Babassu Oil And Mint Deep Conditioner

Babassu Oil And Mint Deep Conditioner
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Mielle Organics Babassu Oil And Mint Deep Conditioner

Now 20% Off

Babassu oil, which is derived from an Amazonian palm plant and known for its hydrating properties, is the key ingredient in this deep conditioner. Mixed with wheat and soy, this mask will infuse moisture to curls and keep them super soft.  

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Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Shine Pomade

Mimosa Hair Honey Shine Pomade
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Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Shine Pomade

This all-in-one pomade contains ingredients like nettle and sage leaf extract to nourish curls and smooth edges. 

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TPH by Taraji Master Cleanse Scalp Treatment Wash

Master Cleanse Scalp Treatment Wash
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TPH by Taraji Master Cleanse Scalp Treatment Wash

The rebalancing formula in this shampoo cleans hair and removes buildup. Use the tri-touch applicator at the top of the bottle to reach parts of your hair that your fingers can't get to and so that product is spread evenly.  

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Adwoa Beauty Baomint Moisturizing Shampoo

Baomint Moisturizing Shampoo
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Adwoa Beauty Baomint Moisturizing Shampoo

If you're prone to an itchy and flaky scalp, this shampoo is for you. It contains aloe leaf juice, which removes dead skin cells on the scalp, and wintergreen, spearmint, and peppermint oils, which calm any inflammation.  

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Soultranicals Fro Despair, Vitamin Hair Repair

Fro Despair, Vitamin Hair Repair
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Soultranicals Fro Despair, Vitamin Hair Repair

To keep an afro looking voluminous and healthy, use this deep conditioner. It contains ingredients like wheatgrass, barley grass, and oat grass to promote hair growth and repair any damage.  

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Vernon Francios Pure~Fro Hold and Shine Serum

Pure~Fro Hold and Shine Serum
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Vernon Francios Pure~Fro Hold and Shine Serum

Now 33% Off

This super-rich serum from one of our favorite celebrity stylists gives curls a strong hold without leaving them sticky and weighed down. You'll get a nice sheen finish, too. 

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Bomba Curls Dominican Forbidden Oil

Dominican Forbidden Oil
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Bomba Curls Dominican Forbidden Oil

If you're looking to boost your curls, grab this immediately. The 100% natural formula is made with ingredients like coffee seed, castor, and black cumin seed oil to restore dry strands and promote impossibly shiny hair.

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Uhai Edge Gel

Edge Gel
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Uhai Edge Gel

An edge gel that not only holds edges in place but doesn't dry them out? Yes, it's possible. Thanks to ingredients like castor and baobab oil, this gel slicks down edges while providing nourishment. 

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Oyin Honey Wash Hydrating shampoo

Honey Wash Hydrating shampoo
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Oyin Honey Wash Hydrating shampoo

Made with quinoa protein, organic aloe vera juice, and pure honey, this shampoo gives hair a thorough cleanse but is gentle on all curls, coils, and kinks. You'll notice shinier and smoother hair after one good wash. 

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Loving Culture Revitalizing Organic Hair Oil

Revitalizing Organic Hair Oil
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Loving Culture Revitalizing Organic Hair Oil

Rich in vitamins B,C, and, E and omega fatty-acids, this hair oil will will restore moisture to your curls and scalp to promote healthy and strong hair. 

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Head & Shoulders Scalp Elixir Treatment

Scalp Elixir Treatment
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Head & Shoulders Scalp Elixir Treatment

Use this treatment in between washes to take care of your scalp. Made with menthol and peppermint oil, it will relieve any itchiness or irritation you might get on days when you decide to skip shampooing. 

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The Mane Choice Prickly Pear Paradise Conditioning Cleanse Foam

Prickly Pear Paradise Conditioning Cleanse Foam
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The Mane Choice Prickly Pear Paradise Conditioning Cleanse Foam

This soft creamy foam is light and rinses off easily. You won't be stripping any moisture with this shampoo—and your curls will thank you for it. 

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Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Curl Defining Pudding Cream

Pro-V Gold Series Curl Defining Pudding Cream
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Pantene Pro-V Gold Series Curl Defining Pudding Cream

This pudding cream is infused with ingredients like argan and castor oil to keep curls hydrated. It will help define curls and keep them in shape, even on the most humid of days.  

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Oribe Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Crème

Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Crème
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Oribe Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Crème

Hot weather and humidity do not play well with natural curls. Get some control back and nourish hair with this styling butter cream. It's made with ingredients like olive and avocado oil to get you soft and smooth strands. 

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