Must-haves for curly hair

Hi there! Welcome to Carefree Curls.

There are a few certain useful things that a curly- or wavy-haired person shouldn't live without. ;) In this post, I will list a few items that I have found to come in very handy!


Bobby pins

Bobby pins are extremely useful for a lot of things. I use them to pin my hair up into styles, fasten a shower cap on for a DT/PT, fix curls while I'm drying my hair, etc.! Bobby pins are definitely a must-have for any curly girl. Click here to get some bobby pins!


Shower/processing caps

These are great to have for a DT or PT. Click here to get some processing caps!


Spray bottle(s)

This isn't something you'd think of as a "must-have", but I've used my spray bottles/misters more often than I thought I would. You'll probably end up using a mister pretty frequently! Click here to get a spray bottle.


Comb

I keep two combs: one in my shower, and one at my sink. They both come in very handy! When I'm in the shower, I always comb through my hair when I have conditioner in it to detangle and evenly distribute the condish. :) Click here to get a comb!


Products

Okay, this one's obvious, but I still had to include it.. Every curly girl needs some hair products. A few important products to own are a conditioner, cleanser, and styling product (gel, mousse, cream, whatever works best for your hair).


Oils

This isn't necessarily a must-have, but they are definitely useful for moisturizing. Some awesome hair oils include argan oil (my personal favorite!), jojoba oil, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, & sweet almond oil.


Satin/silk sleep cap or pillowcase

This is another not really necessary must-have, but using a satin or silk sleep cap or pillowcase protects your hair from breakage and helps keep your curl pattern in-tact.


A diffuser

If you want to dry your hair quickly, a diffuser attachment for your hair dryer is a very useful tool! Click here to read how to dry your hair with a diffuser.


Scrunchies

Scrunchies are more gentle on your hair than regular hair ties. Scrunchies are nice to have when you want to pineapple your hair or wear it in a pony-tail. :)


Microfiber towel (or cotton t-shirt)

A microfiber towel or cotton t-shirt helps absorb excess water without causing as much frizz as a terrycloth towel would. Click here to get a microfiber towel!



That pretty much sums up the must-haves that I can think of!
What are some things that you & your hair couldn't live without? Post a comment & let us know!

-CK