Disclaimer: I didn’t include a “conditioner” section to this favorites list because I typically use them for pre-shampoos.

Brand: Inahsi Naturals 👩🏾

Product: Soothing Mint Moisturizing Conditioner

This is my favorite conditioner to use for pre-shampooing because the slip is amazing thanks to the aloe. It also feels refreshing and stimulating on my scalp thanks to the mint, and smells amazing!

Brand: African Pride

Product: Moisture Miracle Pre-Shampoo

You probably remember this one from my 2018 list, and it’s still in my rotation. With aloe vera and coconut water as the main ingredients, this pre-shampoo makes detangling SO much easier for me. My hair feels moisturized and soft, and it really sets the tone for my entire wash day.

Brand: Bask & Bloom 👩🏾

Product: Rhassoul & Bentonite Clay Shampoo Bar

Probably the best multi-purpose product, this is my go-to shampoo when traveling because it’s great at cleansing my scalp. And since it’s a shampoo bar, it doesn’t count as a liquid when traveling. You can also use it as a facial cleanser.

Brand: Design Essentials ✊🏾

Product: Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Sulfate-Free Shampoo

This is the first shampoo to honestly leave me speechless. It has a thicker consistency than most shampoos I’ve tried and lathers easily, so a little goes a long way. Since I detangle during the pre-shampoo and deep conditioning steps, I’m unsure if this shampoo is easy to detangle with. I do, however, feel like my hair is very moisturized after every use of this shampoo.

Brand: Inahsi Naturals 👩🏾

Product: Soothing Mint Gentle Cleansing Shampoo

I’m obsessed with the cooling and tingling sensation that the mint provides in this shampoo. I truly feel like I’m pampering my hair, and it’s amazing at cleaning my scalp without leaving it dry.

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Brand: Bask & Bloom 👩🏾

Product: Brahmi Root Hair Masque

This mask is LIFE, I mean, the ingredients speak for themselves. From marshmallow, yucca and burdock root, to avocado oil, raw honey, and hydrolyzed wheat protein. This was also my first introduction to ayurvedic herbs! My curls feel soft, moisturized and strong after every use. Detangling with this product in my hair is an absolute breeze, and the smell is amazing. The consistency is thick — and y’all know how much I love a deep conditioner with thick consistency. I also love that it just melts into my hair. I HIGHLY suggest you sit under a steamer or hooded dryer for extra moisture. Trust me, your curls will love you for this!

Brand: Design Essentials ✊🏾

Product: Almond & Avocado Wash Day Deep Moisture Masque

This might be the thickest masque I’ve ever tried, and I love that! It’s also very creamy, so a little goes a long way. My hair always feels soft after rinsing this product out, and it smells amazing.

Brand: SheaMoisture

Product: Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque

Another product from the 2018 list, I’ve been using this masque since I started my natural hair journey. And it’s definitely going to stay in rotation, as long as the formula doesn’t change. It’s moisturizing, makes detangling very easy and contains a small amount of protein. Also, I love the thick consistency, so I don’t need to apply a lot in my hair.

Brand: Hydratherma Naturals 👩🏾

Product: Amino Plus Protein Deep Conditioning Treatment

Prior to this product, I’ve only used one protein treatment consistently (see SheaMoisture Protein Power Treatment below). I’ve tried other treatments, but weren’t really thrilled with them. Either they left my curls feeling hard, stiff and dry, or didn’t really strengthen my hair. But the Amino Plus Protein Deep Conditioning Treatment moisturizes and strengthens my hair at once. In fact, I’ve used this treatment more than once a month and my curls felt balanced with protein and moisture.

Brand: SheaMoisture

Product: Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Protein Power Treatment

This is my staple protein treatment when all else fails — no need to fix what isn’t broken, right? Since my hair is high porosity, it pretty much loves any product with protein in it. This protein power treatment is no different. In fact, I use this treatment more than once a month because it’s also very moisturizing. It’s hard to come across protein treatments that not only strengthen your hair, but also leaves it soft and moisturized. But this product does just that, and I can detangle using this product with no issues. Although the jar is small, this product is thick in consistency, so a little goes a long way.

Brand: Bask & Bloom 👩🏾

Product: More Moisture Cream

I’m not sure what my life was before this leave-in, seriously, this product is everything. I LOVE how thick and creamy it’s, and the smell is amazing! Also, the amount of definition and shine I get with this leave-in alone is unbelievable. My curls love all the ingredients in this product, from aloe vera juice, to avocado oil and so much more!

Brand: TréLuxe ✊🏾👩🏾

Product: Untie the Knot Leave-in Conditioner

Another product I’ve been using since 2018, this is my favorite leave-in during the warmer months. Since the consistency isn’t thick, it feels so lightweight on my hair. But, interestingly enough, it also isn’t thin either. It’s like a lotion-y type of consistency, if that makes sense? So you don’t need to use a lot, but it won’t weigh down your hair either. This leave-in also makes detangling easy. I love the smell, it’s like a cinnamon spice type of fragrance and makes me think of the holiday season.

Brand: Inahsi Naturals 👩🏾

Product: Aloe Hibiscus Leave-in Conditioner & Detangler

I use this leave-in as a detangler for pre-shampooing and a leave-in when styling. But it says you can use it “daily or several times a week” to moisturize and refresh your hair. The slip from this leave-in is incredible and helps strengthen your hair with the avocado and coconut oils.

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Brand: Bask & Bloom 👩🏾

Product: Essentials Silky Aloe Curl Pudding

Hands down, Bask & Bloom’s Curl Pudding and the More Moisture Cream are my FAVORITE. I can’t even describe how my hair feels when using both products to style, but I’ll try to elaborate. Following up with this Curl Pudding after the cream makes my hair feel insanely moisturized. This Curl Pudding has like a whipped type of texture and applies like butter. It feels so light and fluffy, but heavy at the same time, so use sparingly. Most times, I question if I need to even follow up with an oil since this product seals in moisture. Also, between this Curl Pudding and the More Moisture Cream, my braid and twist-outs come out SO defined.

Brand: Bask & Bloom 👩🏾

Product: Curl Mousse

So, if you couldn’t tell from this list so far, Bask & Bloom’s products are AMAZING. The Bask & Bloom Curl Mousse has made me a believer in hair mousse. I’ve always been under the impression that mousses were meant to make your hair stiff. So, I’ve steered cleared from them in the past. However, this mousse is surprisingly moisturizing, gives a great hold and leaves my hair shiny. And it didn’t leave my hair feeling hard or crunchy once it dried. I use this mousse during the warmer months to keep my hair defined. And like all other Bask & Bloom products, this mousse smells amazing.

Brand: TréLuxe ✊🏾👩🏾

Product: Curl Supreme 4-in-1 Hydrating Creme

I honestly use this creme with just a sealant oil during the colder months because it’s thick in consistency. I love how my curls immediately start to clump when applying this product, and my curls always look so defined. It also has a nice, light, floral scent.

Brand: African Pride

Product: Moisture Miracle Gel n’ Cream

Another styler I love to use as a standalone product. The Gel n’ Cream, gives my hair great definition from the gel, but also amazing moisture from the cream. It literally clumps my curls as soon as it’s applied. Since it’s thicker in consistency, I like to use it during the colder months and seal with oil.

Brand: Inahsi Naturals 👩🏾

Product: Rock Your Curls Curl Enhancing Cream

And yet another styler I love to use as a standalone product. This cream is thick, and provides moisture and definition. Since its consistency is thick, I like to use it during the colder months and seal with oil.

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Brand: SharNaturals 👩🏾

Product: Fresh Herbs and Ayuverdic Oil

This is my primary oil – I’ve been using it for about four years now. I incorporate it into different steps in my wash day including: pre-shampooing, hot oil treatment and as a sealant. The Fresh Herbs and Ayuverdic oil can be used for scalp massages and promotes hair growth. The ingredients are also amazing, from fresh herbs like: lavender, basil, rosemary, sage and thyme. To ayuverdic powders like: aloe vera leaf, amla, brahmi, turmeric, neem and ginger root.

Brand: Bask & Bloom 👩🏾

Product: Stimulating Herbal Oil

Another great multi-purpose oil. Like the SharNaturals oil, I use this one for hot oil treatments and as a sealant. I use this one when I want a lighter oil as the SharNaturals oil can be a little heavier.