The bigger the ‘fro the harder they stare could have been the mantra for this year’s Curlfest. There was no way you could roam Randall’s Island without mouth agape on Saturday while taking in all the beautiful hair that was on display.
“My wish for every woman, and man, and little girl, and little boy here is that you feel affirmed. Our hope is that you come here and you realize that you are beautiful, you are amazing, this is who you are and you don’t have to change anything about that,” said Curlfest co-founder and marketing director Tracey Coleman. “We’re here to make sure the world knows that this is beautiful and amazing and dope and awesome as well as every other beauty out there in the world.”
Not only did the event leave us feeling good and affirmed, it was also an opportunity to rack up products from some of our favorite hair care brands so that our hair is always feeling good. And if you missed the festival you can still get your curls just as popping as the ladies’ in our hair gallery.
Curlfest goers gave ESSENCE the tea on the best products to help them get their curls and coils looking like divine crowns.
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tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask
Product Recommended by Erica Allen from Virginia Beach, VA
tgin
02
As I Am Long and Luxe GroYogurt Leave-In Conditioner
Brand recommended by Destiny Shepp from Queens, New York
As I Am
03
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque
Product recommended by Dominique Savoy from Brooklyn, New York
SheaMoisture
04
Kaleidoscope Moisture Pack Hair System
Product recommended by Destiny Rodriguez from Bronx, New York
Kaleidoscope
05
Camille Rose Naturals Curlaide Moisture Butter
Product recommended by Tiffany Blackwood from Queens, New York
Camille Rose
06
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Product recommended by Chelsea Abraham from Bronx, New York
Harmon Face Values
07
Camille Rose Naturals Aloe Whipped Butter Gel
Product recommended by Beverly Coleman from Dallas, Texas
Camille Rose
08
Curls Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Jelly
Product recommended by Taisha Perez from New York, New York
Curls
09
Aunt Jackie’s Curl La La Defining Curl Custard
Product recommended by Esther from Jamaica
Aunt Jackie’s
10
Lotta Body Hydrate Me Moisturizing Conditioner
Brand recommended by Natalie Nunez from New York, New York
Lottabody
11
Jane Carter Solution Incredible Curls
Product recommended by Jenel Midgley from Brooklyn, New York
Jane Carter Solution
12
Eco Style Coconut Oil Styling Gel
Product recommended by Ayana Gelin from Bronx, New York
Eco Style
13
Mane Krush Restore
Product recommended by Deidre Summerfield from Detroit, Michigan
Mane Krush
14
ORS Olive Oil for Naturals Butter Whipped Leave-in Conditioning Creme
Brand recommended by Destiny Wesley from Yonkers, New York
ORS
15
Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner
Brand recommended by Jaclyn Okunola from Queens, New York
Carol’s Daughter
TOPICS: curl-friendly products Curlfest Curlfest 2019 products for curls
