I’ve Been Wearing Braids for 15+ Years—These 15 Products Save My Curls

Over the last 15 years, I’ve been wearing my hair in protective styles on and off. Over time, I’ve developed a skill for curating haircare and building a high-performing product lineup that meets all my hair needs. When testing products, I also spend a good chunk of time noting which ingredients help revive my tight curls after they come out of their braids and twists and which ones send my hair to an early grave. I can’t even begin to tell you how many hair products I had to give away because they left my strands feeling worse than they did before application!

As we all know, finding the hair products that work best for your unique needs and lifestyle can be challenging, but it doesn’t mean the search won’t pay off. To make yours a little easier, I’ve gathered 15 detangling products, shampoos, conditioners, and more that have completely restored my curls to their healthiest state from brands like OurX, Briogeo, Mielle, and many more.

Washday Prep

Washing and Conditioning

Detangling

Styling and Setting

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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.