“Growing up I had a toxic relationship with my 4C coils. It wasn’t until I was 37 that I leaned in and fell in love with my hair. As a fully fledged paid-up member of the Bey Hive, I was gagging to try Queen Bey’s new range. As always, Beyoncé more than delivered, and I love it. I’m particularly obsessed with this luxurious hyaluronic acid nourishing shampoo, which makes my 4C coils feel soft and juicy. The packaging and signature Temple Oud fragrance are all on point.”

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“This moisturising styling custard is truly my ride or die. I put it in my hair from root to tip after using Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream, and it gives my hair a light, flexible hold that just doesn’t quit.”

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“It’s taken nearly all my life for me to figure out what my curls love. Thankfully, I was introduced to Boucléme and its curl cream from a curl-friendly stylist. As a brand, it checks so many boxes for me. They’re a Black female-led business, cruelty-free, use responsibly sourced ingredients and, the major one, it works for my biracial curls. I first used the curl cream solely for styling after washing my hair. It essentially works like a powered-up leave-in conditioner, giving me soft, bouncy, quenched curls. I also love to mix it with some water in my misting bottle to create an instant curl reviver if I don’t have time for a full wash.”

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“I’ve learned the hard way that even when my hair is in protective styles, it needs daily hydration to keep it healthy – otherwise the breakage is real come wash day. I don’t like putting anything too heavy on my braids to avoid product build-up, which is why this Jamaican Black Castor Oil Water is perfect for a quick refresh. Lightweight but with enough substance to give my hair a hit of moisture that lasts all day (it’s packing vitamins C and E as well as castor oil), a few spritzes are all it takes. Bonus points: it leaves my hands feeling moisturised and silky soft too.”

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“Camille Rose has been one of my absolute favourite brands since starting my natural hair journey over five years ago, and I still love it to this day. Its Curlaide Moisture Butter is one of my favourite products that I always stock up on. The ingredients are amazing and it can be used on wet or dry hair, which you don’t find with a lot of similar products. I love using it for twist-out styles and to keep my ends moisturised throughout the week after a wash’n’go. It also smells so good and always leaves my hair looking really healthy. It is quite thick and creamy so it works well for my afro curly hair but may not be suitable for someone who doesn’t enjoy heavier products on their hair.”

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“The Nine Yards Never Dull Repair Treatment is one of my go-to masks for replenishing moisture and enhancing curl definition. A wash day favourite, the protein-rich formula restores strength and shine, leaving curls bouncy and revitalised. It’s from an ethical, sustainable brand – and that’s important to me – and contains natural extracts of shea butter, coconut oil, green tea, aloe vera, keratin and wheat protein. It’s also free from parabens, sulfates and methylisothiazolinone (a kind of preservative). Often with curly hair, what’s left out is as important as what’s left in.”

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