The Best Natural Hair Products You Can Pick Up at the Drugstore
The Best Natural Hair Products You Can Pick Up at the Drugstore
So, you've already got the best conditioners to keep your natural hair hydrated and a satin bonnet to protect your mane while you sleep at night, but there are still droves of other items on the shelves to sort through when you're seeking the best natural hair products and tools. We've narrowed them down so you don't have to agonize over which shampoo, balm, oil and curl savers to take home.
Revive & Shine Rejuvenating Dry Oil Mist
Ouidad
ulta.com
$28.00
"Whenever I need a quick fix between wash days, I reach for Ouidad Revive & Shine Rejuvenating Dry Oil Mist. While similar sprays have a tendency to just sit on top of the strand, this one never makes my hair feel too heavy or greasy," Erin Stovall, associate beauty editor at O, The Oprah Magazine, says. "Its nourishing avocado and mongongo oils give my coils just the right amount of glossiness."
Oat Milk Blend Shampoo
Aveeno
target.com
$6.99
In conjunction with the conditioner, celebrity hairstylist Leslie Wisdom says this shampoo is great for bringing your curls back to life. "The Oat Milk line puts back the lost moisture and shine we all really love," she says.
THE ONE BY FREDERIC FEKKAI The Pure Mist, 5 Fl Oz
OGX Maui Moisture Nourish & Moisture + Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist, 4.2 Fl Oz
Curl Cream
VERB
bloomingdales.com
$18.00
Michelle Velez, a hairstylist at Epika Salon in Orlando, says Verb's curl cream is her "holy grail." She adds, "It gives hold, definition, and longevity to your curls."
Natural Shea Butter & Pure Coconut Oil Sulfate-Free Cleansing Shampoo
Suave Professionals
target.com
$4.99
"When it comes to shampoo, curly girls need something that will thoroughly remove build-up without stripping away much-needed hydration," Stovall says. "I’m a fan of this sulfate-free wash, because it leaves my spirals feeling super soft even before I apply conditioner."
Styling Butter Curl Enhancing Creme
Oribe
neimanmarcus.com
$46.00
Textured hair consultant and celebrity hairstylist, Stacey Ciceron, is a big fan of this creme. "It's a great moisturizing product that defines the curl but with a very soft hold and natural finish," she says. "Ingredients like avocado oils and shea butters moisturize hair and protect it from damage."
Moisture & Control Deep Treatment Masque
Oribe
neimanmarcus.com
$63.00
Ciceron suggests using this on a wash day to add extra hydration. "The masque is packed with coconut and almond oils to quench thirsty curls and prevent breakage while repairing damage," she says. "Hair is left silky, hydrated and healthier than ever. Don’t forget that healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp."
Haitian Black Castor Oil
Baume Miracle Hair Balm
Kerastase
kerastase-usa.com
$40.00
Celebrity stylist Jennifer Yepez calls this her hair savior. "It's great for nourishing curly hair and providing amazing hydration. A little goes a long way," she says. "It can also be used as a skin salve for hands or elbows."
100% Natural Shea Butter
the body shop
thebodyshop.com
$16.80
"I used to reach for thick, sticky gels for my twist-outs, but recently switched over to this," Stovall says. "It locks in moisture, gives amazing definition, and never leaves behind any flakey, white residue."
Curl Cream Gel
Royal Locks
amazon.com
$22.00
A reviewer on Amazon wrote that after trying a lot of products out there, she swears by this gel. "I only have to use two pumps of the product to coat all my hair," she wrote. "My curls are wonderfully moisturized and shaped with absolutely zero greasy or crunchy feel."
Hair Perfector No. 3
Olaplex
sephora.com
$28.00
One of the hottest picks at Sephora, this treatment helps strengthen and restore the healthy appearance and texture of your hair from root to ends.
Priming Lotion Leave-In Conditioning Detangler
Oribe
dermstore.com
$38.00
Specifically formulated with curls in mind, this product will make detangling a breeze for naturalistas. "Loaded with tried-and-true hydrators like olive oil and cocoa seed butter, it also serves as both a nourishing leave-in and a heat protectant," Stovall says.
Heaven-in Hair Moisture Treatment
DevaCurl
amazon.com
$24.06
Deanna Brown, the senior stylist at Devachan SOHO, likes this treatment because it's so versatile. "I mix it into everything that I do, from deep conditioning to daily hydration instead of wasting my conditioner," she says.
Detangler Brush
Felicia Leatherwood
brushwiththebest.com
$17.99
A personal favorite of OprahMag.com's beauty writer, this brush easily glides through hair without breaking or damaging it. The wide bristles help eliminate knots without the usual tugging from fine-toothed combs.
Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak
'kiehl''s'
kiehls.com
$32.00
A bestseller at Sephora, the main benefits of this deep conditioner are it moisturizes and strengthens hair, prevents future damage, and restores shine. One reviewer wrote, "It's not just softening in the shower but also the days after. I have no idea what I will do if they ever discontinue this."
Sleeky In A Bottle Serum
NuMe
numeusa.com
$6.00
Hairstylist Jessica Shakir says her clients are big fans of this because of the way it smells. "You only need a few drops," she says. "The conditioning elements of Macadamia and Argan Oils do all the hard work."
Deep Sea Repair Seaweed Strengthening Mask
DevaCurl
sephora.com
$36.00
Shakir recommends using this mask once a week to bring your curls back to life. "The seaweed extract repairs damaged hair and the sea lavender hydrates," she says.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque
SheaMoisture
target.com
$9.99
Celebrity hairstylist, Diane Bailey, swears by this for hair that's damaged and porous from chemical treatments. "It offers reparative benefits that hydrate and smooth the cuticle, seal in moisture, and create a protective layer on the hair shaft," she says. "Add steam for deeper conditioning benefits, as the warmth will open the cuticle for better penetration."
Super Stretch Coconut Curl Elongator
DevaCurl
sephora.com
$30.00
Candace Witherspoon, a stylist at Devachan SOHO, loves this product for elongating super curly hair. "Make sure your hair is wet, take a quarter size and rub on your palms, then massage it through the sections and begin to twist," she says.
Babassu Oil And Mint Deep Conditioner
Mielle Organics
amazon.com
$13.72
A bestseller on Amazon for natural hair, this is a product that Monique Rodriguez, the founder of Mielle Organics, swears by. "It smells minty and gives your scalp a little tingle. It leaves my hair feeling silky soft," she says. "I’m so addicted that I’ve made it a ritual and it’s part of my weekly regimen every week."
African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Pre-Shampoo Scalp Scrub
SheaMoisture
target.com
$9.99
Bailey says the key to great hair is a healthy scalp. This product "has scrubbing nubs on the tube and charcoal particles that remove flakes and buildup," she says. "This exfoliator is best used on a dry scalp. Leave on scalp for 15 minutes, then rinse and shampoo."
Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
Mielle Organics
target.com
$10.99
Rodriguez uses this oil on a daily basis to promote hair growth and combat any dryness. "This is perfect for anyone with natural hair who would like to prevent breakage," she says. "Not to mention, it smells so good!"
Miracle Leave-in Product
it's a 10
ulta.com
$37.99
A best seller at Ulta, this leave-in product can be used alone or as a restorative styling product.
Urban Moisture Conditioner
Shu Uemura
shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com
$1.00
Famed hair and makeup artist Vassilis Kokkinidis is a fan of this conditioner because it helps prolong the natural health of the hair. "The proteins included in this conditioner combined with vegetal extracts, like Red algae and Moringa flower, strengthen and smooth the hair fiber while it restores softness and gives shine instantly," he says.
PURE FRO Moisture Spray
Vernon Francois
sephora.com
$26.00
Designed for weak or brittle hair, this spray can be used as a moisturizer for your protective styles or wash-and-go’s. Celeb stylist and product creator Vernon Fran?ois used this on Willow Smith, according to his Instagram.
Curl Defining Pudding
Pantene
amazon.com
$7.98
This moisturizing argan-infused pudding will keep your curls without adding weight. It's a favorite of Alicia Keys and Tracee Ellis Ross's stylist, Chuck Amos, according to a BET interview.
Orchid Oil
OGX
walmart.com
$6.49
The orchid oil restores shine and protects color from fading. Kahh Spence, who used this product on Kehlani for the CFDA Awards, is a big fan (and brand ambassador).
Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Shampoo
Maui Moisture
ulta.com
$8.99
Issa Rae and Lena White's stylist, Felicia Leatherwood endorsed the product line at last year's Essence Festival, saying Maui Moisture leaves hair feeling "soft and light."
Smooth 'N Shine Curl Anti Breakage Lotion
Schwarzkopf
target.com
$5.99
Gabrielle Union and Sanaa Lathan's stylist, Larry Sims gave away this bargain anti-breakage lotion in a promo video on IG saying that'll it help your "curls pop."
Wave Maker
DevaCurl
amazon.com
$13.86
David Lopez, the hands behind Ashley Graham and Chrissy Teigen's waves, suggests this whipped, curl-defining product.
Blueberry Hair Growth Oil
Curls
amazon.com
This organic growth oil is another favorite of natural hair expert Leatherwood because it works on a variety of textures.
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