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We've Unlocked The Key Moisturizing Hair Products For Hydrated Hair

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We've Unlocked The Key Moisturizing Products For Hydrated Hair
By Jamila Stewart · Updated April 17, 2022
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Achieving perfectly moisturized hair is no easy feat. In fact, at least 60 percent of African-American women report feeling like their hair is “too dry.” There’s no shortage of haircare at our fingers today, but let’s be honest, only a handful of what’s offered actually does the job. The solution, shopping only tried and true, vetted products – That’s why we’ve rounded up the best moisturizing products for dry hair that actually yield results.

There are a handful of brands you can count on to meet the needs of various African-American hair textures, from Carol’s Daughter, the brand founded by Lisa Price in her kitchen with Black women in mind, to Sienna Naturals, the haircare line helmed by Issa Rae and Hannah Diop taking a clean approach to caring for natural hair. Then, there are the key ingredients to keep an eye out for to guarantee the best results in your journey to healthier, hydrated hair – think shea butter, olive oil, aloe vera and avocado oil. Prepping for wash day? Shop the moisturizing shampoos, masks, treatment lotions and more that your hair will surely thank you for below.

01
01 Carol’s Daughter Original Leave In Moisturizer
Primed for hair textures ranging from tight coils to loose waves, this conditioner uses shea butter, soybean oil and agave nectar to lock in moisture. Available at Amazon
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02
02 tgin Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer
Now you don’t have to wait until wash day for a hydration boost, great for everyday styling, this daily moisturizer feeds your hair shea butter and Vitamin E for added moisture and growth. Available at Amazon
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03
03 Moroccanoil All in One Leave-In Conditioner
“All in one” is no exaggeration, this formula guaranteed it all – hydrated and detangled hair for days on end. Available at Sephora
30 Shop Now
04
04 Camille Rose Jansyn’s Moisture Max Conditioner
Kiss split ends and frizz goodbye after treating your mane with this vitamin-infused mask. Available at Camille Rose
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05
05 Creme Of Nature 100% Pure Argan Oil
Hydrated hair starts with the scalp, and here to revitalize and replenish your hair from root to tip, this argan oil is the scalp’s best friend. Available at Creme of Nature
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06
06 Bumble And Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Ultra Rich Hyaluronic Treatment Lotion
This treatment lotion is 72 hours of hydration in a bottle (which means it’s a must-have). Available at Sephora
45 Shop Now
07
07 Pattern Hydration Shampoo
It’s no secret that shampoos are often drying, stripping your hair of its natural moisture, but this shampoo deep cleanses and deposits natural oils into the hair all at once. Available at Pattern
38 Shop Now
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08 Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Strength + Moisture Leave-In Mask
Made with 96% natural ingredients this leave-in mask is said to result in more hydration and less breakage after just two uses. Available at Briogeo
28 Shop Now
09
09 Sienna Naturals Plant Power Repair Mask
More than just moisture repair, this mask offers itchy scalp relief, breakage repair, and shine. Available at Sienna Naturals
32 Shop Now

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