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Home • Transitioning

Products We Love: Top Items For Transitioners

Manage your different hair textures with these magic potions.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Miss Jessie’s Transitioner’s Magic

Keep your new growth moisturized and manageable with this phthalate-free unique potion.

$22, available at missjessies.com

Top Items For Transitioners
Miss Jessie’s
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Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight

If you’re looking to straighten your hair during your transition, opt for a healthy solution. Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight is laced with plant-derived fibers that help create a locking layer to help hold your hair straight, day after day…without heat!

$26, available at aveda.com June 1.

Top Items For Transitioners
Aveda
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NaturelleG​row Conditioners

When ReneeDawes began her hair journey it was a nightmare discovering which products actually worked on her hair. She eventually took matters into her own hands and created Naturelle Grow, a line that formulated with the quality oils, butters and herbal blends.

$13.95, Marshmallow Root, Slippery Elm Deep Conditioner

$13.95, Coconut Water Cleansing Conditioner

Top Items For Transitioners
NaturelleGrow
04
Creme of Nature Butter-Licious Curls

Free of sulfates, parabens and mineral oil, this shea and cocoa butter blend is perfect for daily hydration and transitioning styles.

$8.99, available at cremeofnature.com

Top Items For Transitioners
Creme of Nature
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Alterna Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray

Keep your line of demarcation hydrated with this sweet-smelling leave-in conditioner guaranteed to improve manageability and protect from future damage.

$20, available at alternahaircare.com

Top Items For Transitioners
Alterna Haircare
06
Oyin Handmade Sugar Pomades

Use this pomade to condition your hair without weighing it down. Great for twist outs and other protective styles.

$13.99, available at oyinhandmade.com

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Oyin