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Home • Beauty

Best in Black Beauty: Hair

Best in Black Beauty: Hair
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Hairdo. E! Live From the Red Carpet 23-inch Pony

This pony has the right amount of hair. The Velcro wraparound is tops for hold and comfort.
($49, hairextensions.com)


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Goody HEAT Wave Creator

It’s the simplest way to create sexy waves.
($30, target.com)


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Tresemmé Split Remedy Leave-In Conditioning Spray

We saw a difference in our ragged ends after just a few washes. ($5, drugstore.com)


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Suave Professionals Waterless Foam Shampoo

It’s ideal for scalp cleansing for braid, locs or twist wearers. ($3, suave.com)


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Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab Anti-breakage Masque

After just one treatment this hydrating conditioner turned dry brittle strands supersoft. ($10, walgreens.com)


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QuickTint Instant Root Touch-Up

Mask gray roots with a few simple strokes.
($15, quicktint.net)


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Philip Kingsley Moisture Extreme Conditioner

Apply before jumping into the pool to avoid a frizzy puff ball. ($27, philipkingsley.com)


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Organic Roots Stimulator Curls Unleashed Curl Boosting Jelly

This scored for leaving our twist-out soft, not crunchy and dry. ($15, naturallycurly.com)


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Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum

This serum hydrates while it repairs overworked tresses, without the oily feel. ($25, ojon.com)


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Living Proof Hold Firm Spray

Hard hair, good-bye. Spritz this on daily to keep unruly bangs in place without worrying about sticky buildup. ($24, sephora.com)


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John Frieda Three Day Straight

Transitioning? This is great for that in-between time when you need to tame new growth. ($10, drugstore.com)


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Hair by Tippi Shorter Control

It’s great for smoothing back edges or spiking a short do. ($10, hairbytippishorter.com)


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Glam Ears Protectors

Saves poor ears from curling iron burns and hot hair dryers. ($12 for set of 2, clevergirlinnovations.com)


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Dry Divas Bouffant Shower Cap

Who doesn’t want a tricked-out shower cap?
($28, drydivas.com)


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Cricket Ultra Smooth Oil Combs

Infused with a blend of argan and olive oils and keratin protein, it adds shine without the residue. ($7, cricketco.com)


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Corioliss K2 Black Flat Iron

It delivers steam-infused argan oil as you straighten. If you have to splurge on something, make it this! ($249, corioliss.com)


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Carol’s Daughter Chocolät Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner

This duo helps you win the battle of the frizz. ($18 and $20, carolsdaughter.com)


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As I Am Coconut CoWash

Wash and moisturize your natural in one easy step. ($8, asiamnaturally.com)


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Andre Walker Total Keratin Obsession Deep Conditioning 3 Pack

Oprah’s mane man delivers the ultimate conditioning experience. ($45, andrewalkerhair.com)


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