If you follow the Curly Girl Method for caring for your hair, you don’t have to spend a fortune or take a trip to the hair salon for Curly Girl Method-approved products. Products can be very costly when it comes to taking care of your curls. Fortunately, you can get some great products at your local drugstore or big box store without spending much money.
Let’s take a look at 20 products you can buy for under $10.
1. Cantu Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Gel, $9.49
This long-lasting, non-greasy formula is here to help keep your braids, cornrows, locs, and weaves slicked down and in place.
2. TRESemme Flawless Curls Mousse, $7.99
Say goodbye to dry and frizzy curls with this moisturizing mousse. If you’re looking for a professional quality mousse that will still give you flexibility in style, then look no further.
3. Cake The Curl Friend Defining Curl Cream, $9.69
There’s nothing like a really good curl cream that helps with natural definition. Cake brings a silky formula that will leave your curls glossy, defined, and frizz-free.
4. Afro Unicorn Magical Tresses Sparkle Bright Edges & More, $7.99
If you’re looking for a product that will make your tiny tots smile, this is it. Afro Unicorn creates a formula to help with ponytails, braids, twists, locks, and flyaways.
5. Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream $9.29
It contains a non-greasy formula that makes up an herbal hair cream to eliminate frizz and revitalize curls. Your hair will love feeling conditioned and nourished with additional shine and moisture.
6. Cantu Shea Butter Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream, $7.49
This is one of my favorite curl-defining creams. It’s made with 100% Pure Shea Butter and formulated without harsh ingredients. It defines, moisturizes, and restores curls, leaving them smooth and frizz-free.
7. Shine ‘n’ Jam Setting Mousse $7.99
Shine ‘n’ Jam has partnered with hair guru, Stasha Harris, owner of Magic Fingers Studio to bring an alcohol-free formula that will eliminate any flyaways and extend the life of your current style.
8. Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Shampoo $9.99
Creamy shea butter is whipped into this hydrating conditioner blend and coconut and macadamia oils to help deeply quench, nourish, and soften your strands to restore your hair to healthy.
9. Creme of Nature Pure Honey Shrinkage Defense Curl Activator $8.29
Made with a blend of pure honey, this activator helps to define and elongate curls and coils.
10. Curl Power Nourishing Curl Cream, $9.99
Bring on a nourishing curl cream that won’t compromise our style or definition.
11. Aunt Jackie’s Oh So Strong Biotin & Honey Shine Boosting Moisturizer, $8.99
If your braids need a refresh, you’re going to love this blend of rosemary and mint. You can easily moisturize, freshen, and revive your dry hair and scalp with just a few spritzes.
12. Kiss Foam Mousse, $9.59
The lightweight formula is the perfect finishing touch for all protective hairstyles to set and seal your braids. This can reduce frizzing, present flyaways, lock in moisture, and dries quickly.
13. Breath of Fresh Hair by Urban Hydration Shampoo, $8.29
For type 4 coilies, this is a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo that is infused with natural plant oils and extracts.
14. Moisture Boost Conditioner Infused with Argan Oil, $6.99
This product is one that any textures can use. It’s an all-time favorite of mine, and a little goes a long way. This conditioner penetrates the hair to provide exactly what’s needed every time. It also contains enriched proteins to repair hair, moisturize, and build the body.
15. Jamaican Black Castor Oil Head To Toe Oil, $10.00
We love a product that doubles for our hair and body. This can be used to revitalize healthy hair and skin and can be used as a hot oil treatment add shine, moisture, and strength to any style.
16. Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel, $8.99
This gel helps to define curls and elongate curls. It leaves the hair soft and frizz-free.
17. As I Am, Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner, $9.29
This co-wash takes cleansing to new heights by gently removing residue from hair and scalp. The no-suds moisturizing cleanser helps to retain and add moisture to curls and coils.
18. Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse, $9.99
This product is a top seller at Walgreens. Surprised? Mielle always delivers a super-rich formula that gives top-notch results.
19. African Pride “Feel It Formula”, $7.99
This ‘Feel It Formula’ brings back the glory of wash day at an affordable price. The super-ingredients like peppermint oil, rosemary oi, and sage oil work to strengthen hair and promote growth.
20. SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil & Flaxseed Strong Hold Styling Gel $9.99
Here is an alcohol-free serum that is nutrient-dense. Natural ingredients like flaxseed and shea butter help to achieve any curl and coily hairstyles.
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