Black-Owned Products That Will Enhance Your Natural Texture
It's the Summer of Natural Curls — Enhance Your Texture Using These Black-Owned Products
From trips to the beach and dips in the pool, summer is the best time to give your curls a little extra love. Since salt water, chlorine, and the sun's harsh rays can dry out your hair and leave your curls looking less than their best, it's important to use products that not only nourish your hair but also enhance its natural texture.
Products that cater to curly hair don't always enhance your curls. Some focus on elongating, detangling, and hydrating — but to truly bring out the shape and size of your curls, you'll find luck using products that work to define your natural texture. However, this is sometimes easier said than done. We turned to Walmart's section of Black-owned beauty brands to find products that will help your curls thrive and look their best.
From gels, hair dryers and combs to shampoos and mousse, we've narrowed down the products that'll best enhance your natural hair texture this summer and beyond.
For Styling Coils
CURLS The Ultimate Styling Collection B Defined Curl Defining Gel ($11)
If you're looking for a gel that provides your curls with a medium hold, this is it. This styling gel will not only give your coils some life, it'll protect your hair while helping it get stronger. Formulated with botanicals and enriched with quinoa and aloe leaf juice, you'll love how healthy and bouncy your curls look each time you use it.
For All Hair Types
Camille Rose Spiked Honey Styling Mousse ($12)
Infused with honey and nettle, this styling mousse will help you sculpt your curls sans that crunchy feeling similar products leave behind. The formula is super light and won't weigh your hair down — it'll just enhance your already stunning curls in a matter of seconds. The best part? All curl types can benefit.
For Defining Curls
Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse ($16)
You really can't go wrong with this almond and avocado curl-enhancing mousse. Not only is it made with non-greasy and nourishing ingredients, it also quickly diminishes stubborn frizz and flyaways while separating curls to enhance their shape and texture. After using it, your hair will feel soft and your curls will look picture-perfect.
For Bouncy Curls
Kim Kimble 1875 W Pro Hair Dryer ($38)
If you love how your hair looks when you leave the salon, but can't seem to recreate the look at home, you have to get your hands on this hair dryer. It's very light, easy to use, and allows you to blow dry your hair to the style of your choosing. It comes with an attachable concentrator and diffuser to give your curls voluminous bounce.
For Thick Curls
Mielle Organics Honey & Ginger Styling Gel ($9)
Formulated with ginger, honey, and aloe leaf juice, this styling gel will nourish your hair without any product buildup. It's sole purpose is to help your hair stay hydrated while giving you the curl definition of your dreams, accompanied by smooth edges and zero frizz. It'll quickly become your go-to product for managing your curls.
For Combating Frizz
CURLS Blueberry Bliss Aloe & Blueberry Juice Curl Moisturizer ($12)
With a spritz of this moisturizer, your hair will be instantly refreshed. If your hair is just a day or two away from wash day and it's starting to look a little frizzy and dull, spray your hair with this product to revive and enhance the shape of your curls and add shine.
For Super-Soft Curls
Miss Jessie's Feather Soft Curl Gel ($21)
So long to the days of crunchy curls. This soft curl gel will make your coils feel softer than ever. Made with wheat germ oil and avocado oil, you won't experience any hardening of the hair with this product, just soft curls that feel light as a feather.
For Parting and Styling Coils
Kim Kimble Part & Twist Styling Comb Set ($8)
This set comes with a part-and-twist styling comb to help you create bouncy and beautiful coils. Use the metal end of the comb to part your hair into sections and the spiral comb to create perfectly shaped curls in each section. It's such a handy set to keep with you when your curls are in need of a little maintenance.
For Restoring Moisture
The Doux Press Rewind Curl Revision Shampoo ($16)
You'll find yourself reaching for this curl revision shampoo on every wash day because of how well it cleanses and visibly refreshes. Your curls will find their bounce again and feel more moisturized than ever. The product is great to use before using heat or when you're rocking your natural curls.
