We enlisted our favorite natural hair bloggers, vloggers and product junkies to share what edge tamers, conditioners and hair mists are must-haves for natural hair
Choosing the best hairbrush for my curly hair is serious business. Your hairbrush can make a huge difference in how much time you spend in the detangling department each day. The best detangling brush for me is a cushion brush that gently massages my scalp and detangles my big, curly hair without causing any damage to my hair shaft, roots or scalp. I love the Brush Lab Fresh Square Cushion Hair Brush, $14, because the rounded bristles are attached to the base of the brush, which has an air-filled cushion that conforms to the shape of my scalp. Some people think that natural, curly hair is tough, but in fact it's very fragile. You need a gentle brush like this one. --Daily Baez, Daily Curlz
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The Conditioning Spray Your Braids Need
I wish I had this product when I was wearing braids a few years back, because it would have made wearing braids and cornrows a lot easier. Going Natural Scalp Conditioning Spray, $10, is my new favorite product for my braid locs, because it refreshes my scalp like nothing else. It keeps my hair moisturized but, most importantly, my scalp doesn't itch when I use it and it keeps dandruff away.
I spray this conditioning spray on at night before I go to sleep, then I put my hair in a bun and wrap a scarf around it. In the morning my hair looks happy, healthy and bouncy. --Mireille Liong, Going Natural
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The Cleansing Conditioner That Made Me Believe in Co-Washing
My hair is extremely dry, so conditioners have become the focal point of my hair-care routine. Conditioning has improved the manageability of my hair and its moisture retention. While I've long been aware of co-washing, I didn't practice it consistently until recently. Carols Daughter Hair Milk Cleansing Conditioner, $12, is my No. 1 choice to use for co-washing because it leaves my scalp feeling cleansed and makes my hair feel more moisturized. --Ariane Williams, Black Naps
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The Product Combo That Makes My Curls Pop
After being natural for nearly four years, I have found that Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo, $10, is one of the only shampoos that leaves my hair moisturized and soft, but also clean. After I rinse out my shampoo and finish my conditioning and deep conditioning process, I apply coconut oil to my hair followed by a leave-in conditioner. Next, I apply Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Cream, $9, to make my curls pop. I love using these products together because they give my curls the perfect amount of shine and definition. --Ashley Carter, FabEllis
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The All-Natural Butter That Soothes My Dry Scalp
Karen's Body Beautiful Butter Love in Egyptian Musk, $18, is one of my favorite products, because it's multipurpose -- you can use it on your body and your hair. This product contains all-natural ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, jojoba butter and grapefruit seed oil, which makes it all the more loveable. Butter Love keeps my hair super moisturized between washes and styling and is great to apply directly onto my scalp when it's dry and in need of some TLC. It is indeed a must -- especially with the Egyptian Musk scent to keep you smelling like a goddess. --Racheal Daley, Aphrodite Kinks
Finding the best products for natural hair isn't easy. You want the best hair products for tamed edges, defined curls, moisturized ends and a long list of other requirements. And for every "must" on your list of hair care demands, there are hundreds of products on the market that say they do just that -- but do they? To help you find the best products for your natural hair we enlisted our favorite natural hair bloggers, natural hair vloggers and product enthusiasts to share what they use and love.
