One of the most challenging parts of being a curly-haired girl in an Asian country is that curl-friendly products aren’t as easily accessible. Most hair products marketed are catered to the straight-haired majority. And while advertisements will have you believe that these products work the same for textured hair, most of the time–they don’t.
Thankfully, more curly-haired groups and communities are being formed online, creating forums and threads on the best ways and products to help get your curls, coils, and waves in the healthiest, bounciest condition they can be.
Preview recently got the chance to chat with professional hairstylist Lourd Ramos, CEO of Creations Salon, who shared his top five curly hair care product recommendations. FYI, Lourd is one of the go-to hairstylists when it comes to cutting and styling curly hair. He’s constantly being raved about by fellow curly girls in articles and Reddit communities, so you know he’s got the CG stamp of approval!
Ahead, shop his top curly hair recommendations!
SHOP: Best Curly Hair Products According to a Professional Hairstylist
Tresemme Keratin Smooth Anti-Frizz Shine Serum
Frizz and dryness are a curly girl's worst enemy, but Tresemme's Keratin Smooth Serum has your back. “It’s designed to tame unruly hair, keeps the hair frizz-free, and gives moisture and shine,” says Lourd. After taking a shower and with damp hair, start by dispensing one pump into the palm of your hand, and rub the product in between your hands before applying it from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair. Feel free to add more product as needed for the length of your hair. Make sure to really get it on your ends as these tend to be the driest part of the hair!
Keratin Smooth Shine Serum, P475, TRESEMME, Watsons
Nanny Rose Gugo & Lawat Shampoo and Conditioner
Need a Curly Girl Method-approved shampoo and conditioner? Lourd recommends Nanny Rose Gugo & Lawat. According to him, it's “organic and soft, caring for the hair inside out.” The best part? It's anti-hair fall, too!
Gugo & Lawat Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo, P229, NANNY ROSE, Watsons
Gugo & Lawat Anti-Hair Fall Conditioner, P174, NANNY ROSE, Watsons
Naturals Ws Coffee Toner, Shampoo, and Conditioner
While Lourd admits that all of the products under Watsons Naturals are curl-friendly, he favors the coffee line the most. ICYDK, the caffeine in coffee does more than just keep you awake. When used on your hair, the antioxidants present in the caffeine can help protect the hair and scalp from environmental damage, such as UV rays and pollution. “It brings moisture and shine, and [protects] the hair from free radicals,” says Lourd.
Coffee Hair & Scalp Tonic, P244, NATURALS WS, Watsons. Coffee Shampoo, P269, NATURALS WS, Watsons. Coffee Conditioner, P260, NATURALS WS, Watsons.
Bed Head Sugar Shock
The beauty of curls lies in their volume, and if you really want to achieve that gorgeous bouncy hair (just picture your locks bouncing in slow-motion!) then Bed Head’s Sugar Shock is exactly what you need. Spray the product into wet or dry hair, approximately six to eight inches away, and apply even coverage from the mid-lengths to the ends. Then, go in with your hands to create that body, shaping your hair into the desired look.
Sugar Shock, P500, BED HEAD, HairMNL
Bed Head Ego Boost
Just as its name implies, when your hair is at its healthiest and most vibrant state, you can’t help but feel a major ego boost. This split end-mender leave-on treatment will give you exactly that! Apply to wet ends after every wash or use it to smooth over fly-aways when styling.
Ego Boost Split End Mender Leave-In Conditioner, P1300, BED HEAD, Shopee
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