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As more women begin to embrace their natural hair, there are more products than ever for our coils and curls. But, not all products are created equal.
Brands know it’s important for their product to stand out on a crowded shelf. In a lot of cases, more effort and money is put into the marketing of a product than the actual development of the product itself.
It can seem overwhelming, but there’s actually an easy trick to see if that natural hair product is the real deal or just as great marketing.
Actress Gabrielle Union recently posted a video on Instagram promoting the new additions to her haircare line, Flawless by Gabrielle Union. In the video, Union says she recently took out her braids and is proudly showing off her gray hair as she takes us through her post-braids routine using the new products. The video is simple and cute, and at the end, Union shows off her TWA in the mirror with a big smile. But, unsurprisingly, a lot of people had unkind things to say about Union’s hair in the comments.
Some people may argue, “She’s selling hair products. I’m allowed to comment on her hair.” But, I wonder: Would these same people be so critical if Union had a different “hair type” or if she had looser curls? Probably not.
Box braids and tropical vacations just go together. Traveling with natural hair can be a hassle, especially in humid climates, so knotless braids are my go-to vacation style. But my next trip is actually my honeymoon, so I wanted something a little more glamourous. Enter, boho braids.
While these braids are perfect for vacation, they are higher maintenance than standard box braids because of the added curly hair.
Here’s the number one thing you need to know before getting boho braids.
In my experience, the best natural hair products have simple ingredients. Now that I know what works for my hair, I don’t waste time or money with every new product that drops. I have a set group of products in my rotation that I go back to every wash day.
Here are the best natural hair products that I use every single drop of: