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Hot Hair: Goapele's Favorite Things

Hot Hair: Goapele's Favorite Things
By · Updated October 28, 2020
01
2005, Lovely Locs

“Sometimes for deep conditioning, I drench my scalp and hair with pure olive oil a couple of hours before washing and conditioning,” says Goapale, who was adorable with pigtails in 2005.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
02
2006, Pony Up

“I big chopped my hair, but I’ve had many style transitions over the years,” she says, seen here rocking a luscious pony. “You have to be creative when you’re growing your hair back!”

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
03
2006, Haute Hairstyle

According the singer, she keeps her tresses healthy by “wrapping my hair when I sleep, preferably with a silk or satin scarf.”

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
04
2008, Braided Beauty

“I find my braids are a lot smoother when my hair is first blow dried,” she reveals.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
05
2010, Twist and Shout

“It’s important to give your hair and scalp a break every now and then,” she says. “An easy, stress-free hairdo is two-strand twists.”

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
06
2010, Queen Cleo

Here, Goapele wound her twist into thick coils, wrapping one with a signature gold thread. Like a modern day Cleopatra.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
07
2010, Gold Mine

“My hair takes me out of the box right away, and musically speaking I’m fine with that,” says Goapele. “But we have to remember it’s just hair, after all.”

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
08
2011, Curly Cues

“Hair is like any other accessory we wear, and for me, it’s just another creative way to express myself,” she explains. Up next, the natural hair helpers that Goapele swears by!

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
09
Hair Helper: Taliah Waajid Bodifier

Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier ($7, naturalhair.org) is fabulous for detangling natural curls, kinks and coils — plus, a few spritzes at the roots helps remove braids.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
10
Hair Helper: Beija Flor Peach Pomade

Blended with
Passion Fruit and Coconut oils, Beija Flor Naturals Peach Pomade ($12, beijaflornaturals.bigcartel.com) nourishes the scalp and damaged ends.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
11
Hair Helper: Beija Flor Butter Cream

Made to order, Beija Flor Naturals Cocoa Mango Butter Cream ($12.95, beijaflornaturals.bigcartel.com) softens kinks and curls when applied as a leave-in conditioner.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
12
Hair Helper: Kinky Curly Spiral Spritz

Kinky Curly Spiral Spritz Natural Styling Serum ($12, kinky-curly.com) is a gentle, aloe-based spray that instantly moisturizes dry tresses and fights frizz.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
13
Hair Helper: Organic Root Stimulator Olive OIl

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Creme ($7.50, amazon.com) is blended with hydrating botanicals and tons of olive oil to deeply saturate dry natural hair.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
14
Hair Helper: L’Occitane Shea Butter

L’Occitane Shea Butter ($20, nordstrom.com) is 100 percent pure African shea butter, which acts as a luscious, all-natural moisturizer for natural tresses.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things
15
Hair Helper: Enjoy Conditioner

Enjoy Professional Hydrating Conditioner ($39.94, drugstore.com) was formulated for dry, chemically processed, super-curly hair. Used regularly, it gives hair amazing elasticity and shine.

Hot Hair: Goapele’s Favorite Things

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