Hair Week: Hold That Curl

For those of us with thick, natural, kinky or curly hair, finding a product that will maintain the integrity of our curls can be difficult. We want hold, but not a hard helmet of hair. We found products that provide an impressive amount of hold while keeping hair soft, hydrated, and healthy.

DevaCurl AnGell is thin and lightweight, but don't be fooled – it will hold curls for days and days, yet won't make your hair feel gross. $13 @ CurlMart.

Curls Hair Care for African-American and multi-ethnic women is a godsend for coarse, kinky, and natural hair styles. Not only will the Curls Milkshake sculpt your curls fabulous, it will also make them soft and leave your hair smelling good.

Though I love both of those products, the top vote goes to Curly Meringue from Miss Jessie. Miss Jessie's products are my favorites, and the Curly Meringue is the ultimate holding cream for thick, curly, natural hair.

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