If you’re a curly girl, you know that finding the best Curly Girl products for your hair is like searching for the Holy Grail. If only one product could moisturize, tame frizz, and produce gorgeous curls every time, you would pay any price for it.

But, shopping for the best curly girl products is anything but simple. Your curl type, hair porosity, and even the humidity where you live will affect a product’s effectiveness for your hair. Personally, I have low porosity 2c/3a waves, and I live in a humid maritime climate. If you have high porosity hair and live in Arizona, these products might not work for you. In my 4+ years of following the Curly Girl method, these are my favourite products so far.

Here are the best Curly Girl Method products available in Canada and the USA.

Curly Girl Approved Cleansers

Recommended by hair blogger Curly Cailin, the As I Am Coconut Cowash is not a traditional shampoo. Instead, it’s a cleansing conditioner. It’s packed with lots of botanical ingredients that your hair will love…tangerine, castor oil, coconut oil, saw palmetto, and phytosterols.

I buy this co-wash on Amazon from Pharmapacks (free shipping). Although the price might seem high, this tub lasts me a couple months. It’s totally worth it to me.

Buy on Amazon Canada.

Buy on Amazon USA.

To prevent buildup on my curls, I rotate the As I Am Cowash with the Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Restorative Shampoo. It smells yummy and cleanses away any buildup from my roots. It’s also sulphate/SLS free and contains pure argan oil!

In Eastern Canada, you can get this shampoo at a grocery store or Shopper’s Drug Mart. Or you can buy it online at the links below.

Buy on Amazon Canada.

Buy on Amazon USA.

Pro Tip:

For my low porosity hair, I wash my hair twice a week….once with the As I Am Cowash and once with a clarifying cleanser (either the Live Clean shampoo or another gentle shampoo). This prevents buildup and keeps my hair happy + hydrated.

-I picked up this tip from my great-aunt, who’s an award-winning hairdresser in Manitoba.

Curly Girl Approved Conditioners

If you have waves and curls that are thirsty for hydration, you’ll love this conditioner! Recommended by Indian curly hair blogger Anjana, this conditioner is both affordable and effective.

Why is this conditioner so awesome? First, it has no parabens or silicones (which are CG Method no-no’s.) Second, this Curly Girl-approved conditioner makes detangling in the shower a breeze. It provides thorough hydration for your hair without making it look greasy. And it smells like oh-so-tasty coconut!

Disclaimer: If you have fine hair or 2a-2b waves, this conditioner may be too heavy and rich for you. However, at this price point, it’s definitely worth a try!

I usually purchase it at a drugstore or grocery store, when it goes on sale. Or you can buy this curly girl conditioner online from Amazon.

Buy on Amazon Canada.

Buy on Amazon USA.

Curly Girl Approved Gel

For styling products, I have experimented with inexpensive gels (Garnier Fructis and Dippity Do), higher quality gels (Jessicurl, DevaCurl, EcoStyler, and Curl Keeper Solutions) and curly mousses (Tresemmé and Herbal Essences). I’ve had the best results when I use higher quality gels specifically formulated for curly hair.

Here are my top 3 favourite gels right now.

1. Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel

Compared to other gels I’ve used, this gel has almost no frizz. And it helps my curls clump into tight, well defined ringlets. While some gels don’t last as well, I have fantastic 2nd and 3rd day hair with this gel. It produces curls with great definition, strong hold, and lots of shine. Although it’s a bit pricier than a drugstore gel, it is totally worth it to me! You can read my full review here.

Buy on Amazon Canada.

Buy on Amazon USA.

2. Aussie Instant Freeze Gel

If you’re looking for distinct, well defined curls, you’ll probably love this gel! It creates fantastic definition and works very well for curl clumping. Although it’s a hard hold gel, it doesn’t have heavy moisturizers that could weigh your hair down. My hair tends to look bouncy and full when I use this gel. You can read my full review here.

Buy on Amazon Canada.

Buy on Amazon USA.

3. Eco Styling Olive Oil Gel

One of my new favourite products, this gel has strong hold and fantastic definition. It also seems to provide some curl enhancement for me. Because it’s alcohol free, it doesn’t dry out my curls. And it contains olive oil for extra moisture! I will probably do a review on it sometime soon.

Buy on Amazon Canada.

Buy on Amazon USA.

Let’s Chat:

I hope this list of the best Curly Girl products was helpful for all you Canadian curlies! Have you tried any of these products before? What are your favourite curly girl products? Let me know in the comments!

love,
Claudine

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