2017 has been a great year for me! My blog and brand has grown so much! I released my first ever self-published book 'Get My Curls Back!' available to buy on Amazon, held 2 curly hair events in London, travelled and worked with so many brands!
Inbetween all of the work I was able to try out a bunch of new products this year and found it hard choosing my top 5 (check out the link at the end of this post for more). The 5 I have mentioned are products I felt have benefited my hair the most, whether that be for moisture, definition or even bank balance lol.
Check out the 5 game changers and why I recommend them.
1. SheaMoisture Sacha Inchi Oil Omega 3-6-9 Curl Defining Smoothie
£20 http://amzn.to/2pM6Sam
If you are looking for a 1 product wash and go (I know I have been for a while!) this is the product for you! It's heavy enough to use alone but not too thick that it doesn't' penetrate my low porosity hair! It gives me amazing definition when applied to wet hair section by section finger detangling. It's an all in one in a decent sized tub (the standard size of their deep conditioners). It works for me way better than the popular Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie other naturals love.
I picked this up in the USA but you can buy it online.
2. CURLS Blueberry & Mint Tea Scalp Treatment
£20 http://amzn.to/2lcP0AT
STIMULATION! I have tried many oils (made by brands and just stand alone natural oils) for my scalp over the years but this oil right here! I feel the magic happening as soon as it touches my scalp. It's a great texture, not too thick, so is very easy to massage and cover the scalp. The applicator is my favourite part as it is extra long and perfect for those with really thick hair! It's been helping my edges thicken so I will definitely look forward to continuing using this next year!
3. Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activating Cream
£7.50 http://amzn.to/2DtV0f1
This year's go-to add-on product for when I want to switch up my wash and go! If you are a follower of mine you will know I love to pair styling products with the SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-in for the best wash and go's and this is a great add on. Its very creamy and smells AMAZING best smelling product of the year I always get compliments when I use it.
Again with all leave-ins and stylers I recommend using on wet or soaking wet hair for best results.
4. GroHealthy Shea & Coconut Flat Out Frizz Fighter
£4.50 http://amzn.to/2zIbZZ7
Bargain of the year!! I have always advised curlies to steer away from the cheaper products as I assume that they will have cheap harsh ingredients and dry out the hair. I was proven wrong with this line! I loved the frizz fighter as it made my hair feel super soft and also hydrated. Not the best of leave-in's but if you are in need of a quick fix and on a budet this is a perfect choice!
5. Noughty Intense Moisture Treatment
£8.99 https://noughtyhaircare.co.uk/products/to-the-rescue-intense-moisture-treatment
So happy Noughty gifted me with their new product releases and this hair treatment was AMAZING! It is now my favourite of all year, it's very water based and you would almost think how is this a treatment but once used you will see why! Super moisturising and really easy to apply with great slip.
2017 has been a great year of product releases and I still have a huge to buy list from brands like Bounce Curl, Mielle Organics & Camille Rose Naturals! I hope this list helped, let me know what products you have tried or what your favourites of the year have been?