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If you have greasy hair, this shampoo is going to change your life.

I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer based in Cincinnati, OH where you can find me curating lists on ~a little bit of everything~ (and adding a few things to my own cart in the process).

Promising reviews: "I really loved this product! It keeps my curls looking so defined and brings them back to their natural, beautiful shape. It also gives my hair a nice volume without making it frizzy. I definitely recommend it to anyone with curly hair who wants more bounce and fullness." —mehrayin

"This was a game changer for me!! I have 3b-ish, very thick hair. I use this after a leave-in conditioner. I use a generous amount until I can hear the squish when I’m scrunching. Then use a curl brush and diffuse. It felt a bit sticky applying to my hair, so I was a little worried, but my curls dried soft, defined, bouncy, and shiny. The smell is also DIVINE." —Celiaejoy

Get it from Sephora for $17+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Really loving this dry shampoo! I have thin hair, and it gives it some volume. On day four of no wash, and it still looks fresh! It does have a faint smell. Will definitely be purchasing more." —Stacy

Get it from Amazon for $32 (also available in a mini travel size).

The Doux is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in professional-quality products for all hair types.

BuzzFeed contributor Jordan Grigsby has this and says, "A slick back ponytail hates to see me coming, for real. It's my go-to quick hairstyle. I have this, and seriously, it's probably one of the best gels I've ever used. My hair literally does not move until I make a valiant effort to make it move...the next day. It smells so dang good — like bananas — and it gets the job done with ease. My hair has been in a neat bun or ponytail for about a week and a half now, and this has been a key step in my effortless, reliable, quick hairstyle. Best of all, since I sleep with my silk bonnet, it literally stays neat overnight. I wake up, wet my brush, add a bit more gel to brush down the inevitable flyaways from sleeping, and go about my day. I haven't even taken my hair tie out, not once in a week and a half. It doesn't leave any residue, and it gels my hair down easily in about two minutes. It's seriously unbeatable."

Promising reviews: "Weird but in a good way, it feels like you’re applying water to your hair and has a lather effect when going through the hair. Feels very weightless (like twisting with water), but the hold is awesome, and the best part is no flakes! Def recommend." —FaceChef

"The best gel I have used for my low porosity 2B–2C hair. The smell is really good but not overpowering. I have yet to find a product that does better than this." —anonymous

Get it from Sephora for $12.50+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I used to use the CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo and did like it, but I like this Oil Control shampoo even more. It leaves my hair feeling much cleaner, but not dry or stripped. It seems to perform better in the very hard water of the city I live in than the Gentle Hydrating shampoo does, too. I've been using it daily, and even though it has a clarifying aspect to it, it doesn't dry or strip my hair as most clarifying shampoos would. I highly recommend this!" —Alicia

This comes with a heat glove, clips, cleaning brush, water filling bottle, and a scrunchie.

Promising review: "Oh my GOODNESS, this is an amazing product. I have very curly 4c high-porosity hair. I am of mixed descent. I have, on occasion, used flat irons, but have hated how they made my hair look and feel — not completely straight, and SO dry...dry. Like sticks, no joke. However, recently, I saw Glam Fam's review of this baby and decided to try it. It is simply magical. My hair came out like soft silk with just one pass of the wand at the second-hottest temp! I tried it at the highest temperature the second time I used it, and it was too much heat for my fine hair texture. It adds moisture to the hair, and straightens it like a silk press, and it lasts foreverrrrr!! I didn't have to touch it up once, and kept it in that straight style for a whole week with no issues with frizz or dryness. I do keep my hair wrapped in a satin cap nightly, so of course, that helps too. I was blown away!! Totally blown away. With the exception of the Caruso Molecular Steam Curler Set, I've never used a hair tool this exceptional. Get one. Trust me! It's worth every penny. If I were a hairdresser, my salon would not be without one of these at every single station." —T.M.

Get it from Amazon for $68.39+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "I’m a big fan of dry shampoo and have been through my fair share of product testing and let me tell y’all, this is the holy grail... Since it’s just the powder itself rather than the can of spray filled with all that junk, you get so much more out of it. I haven’t even finished my first container, and it’s been months. To add on to the lasting ability, it works so well that I don’t have to use as much or often. It takes me from messy, old, greasy hair to looking like it’s freshly washed in seconds. I suggest putting it on before bed to let it settle in your sleep, but you can also do it right before walking out the door and get amazing results." —Caroline Wagner

"This dry shampoo has become a staple in my routine. I love its powder texture, which makes it effortless to apply and blend into my hair. I have blonde hair, and my daughter has dark brown hair; we both find it easy to blend into our hair. It is by far my favorite dry shampoo purchase, and I find myself reaching for it regularly. I highly recommend!!" —Amanda Cruz

Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in two scents, five colors, multipacks, and a refill). 

The Fro Experts is a Georgia-based, Black woman–owned natural haircare brand on Etsy, formulated for type 3 and 4 hair textures.

Psst — this is meant to be used in place of water as a refresher, but per the brand, can be used right after conditioning as the “liquid” portion of the LOC method in your wash 'n' go or as a detangler.

Promising review: "OMG and AMEN...Seriously, I have TRUE 4c hair, and I have never in my 36 years experienced a true 100% natural/organic hair product, and for this to be my first time, I'm beyond impressed. So pleased with my 2-year-old daughter's hair as well :-) Product does EVERYTHING it's described to do :-)." —Rosanna Quinones

Promising review: "Absolutely the best shampoo I've ever used. I have fine, wavy hair, and I don't even need to condition after using this. Cannot recommend this shampoo enough." —Eliza-jane

Get it from Ulta for $10+ (available in two sizes and a refill pack).

Dae is a small business that specializes in haircare and styling products. 

Check out a TikTok of the taming wand in action. 

(It goes without saying that you don't need to lay your edges if you don't want to, but this is a handy option if you do.) 

Promising reviews: "Living in a humid area, this product came highly recommended — and it delivered! The styling cream smooths frizz without weighing my hair down, and the taming wand is perfect for flyaways and edges. Love how it leaves my hair sleek and polished all day!" —LilyMae

"LOVE!!! It doesn't make hair greasy, it gets rid of my super frizzy hair, and smooths it down. Easily applied, and the applicator is super functional. I love and will definitely buy again for the price! Super good look to it." —Devon Reid

Promising review: "Love this! My hair usually gets frizzy easily, and I always have little flyaways on top of my head, but this little Angelstick is a lifesaver! It’s so convenient to carry it with me in the purse and re-touch during the night." —berrycake1

This shampoo was designed to work for sensitive scalps, color-dyed, and chemically processed hair, as well as for all hair types and textures, with reviewers with 3b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them.

Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Katy Herman has this and says, "It's got over 75,000 5-star ratings and works for more than just dandruff. I get recurring bouts of fungal acne on my forehead, and I recently started using this at the recommendation of the interwebs (its key ingredient is an antifungal). Every other day, I slather it on the affected area like a wash-off mask, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse off. My forehead looks better the next day!"

Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad I could shake my head, and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all of my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier." —Moo Moo

BuzzFeed contributor Jordan Grigsby has this and says, "It's truly a 10/10. I honestly forgot I had it because I have SOOO many hair products, but I found it hidden under my usuals and decided to give it a try one morning. First of all, it smells heavenly, but like, duh, I haven't tried a Cécred product that didn't smell immaculate. I sprayed it all over my hair and took a deep sigh because I hadn't combed through my curls in about a week. I thought that detangling my hair was gonna be a painful nightmare, but that's where I was wrong. My brush glided through my hair so easily, I literally could not believe it. It's like magic, seriously. I have never detangled my curls faster, ANNNNDDD my curls were dry and hadn't been combed in a week! This stuff looked at the knots and tangles in my hair and said, "What knots and tangles?" It became an immediate staple, and I haven't detangled my hair without it since."

Promising review: "OBSESSED. This wand is so good! I’ve wanted fine, tight curls without a perm forever, and this wand delivered. So easy to use and the results are chef’s kiss." —Amber Lynn

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in three colors).

They have more colors and textures, if this one isn't what you're looking for.

And in case you haven't seen this hair, you can check it out on TikTok!

Promising reviews: "Love, Love, Love my hair! Have been getting so many compliments. Will be buying more, don’t care. There’s no hair that I can even compare this to when this is the best!!!" —Gabrielle F

"This hair never disappoints. Full bundles. My clients rave about how soft and manageable the hair is. Definitely a 10/10!! ❤️" —Marvette A.

Get it from Ywigs for $55+ (originally $100+; available in eight lengths from 14"–28" and one-, two-, three-, and four-packs).

BuzzFeed contributor Jordan Grigsby has this and says, "I finally got my hands on this bad boy, and oh, baby, it is incredible. I had been trying to figure out how to style my curly clip-in extensions and make them match my real hair, but nothing had been working. I did a braid-out three times, and it was a mess each time. I was literally ready to give up and just straighten my hair again. That is, until I added this. This and the moisture-sealing lotion work ridiculously well together; they're the most magical duo for curls ever. My braid-out turned out so perfectly, I'm still in disbelief. Plus, my hair isn't oily!! It absorbed so well. I put it on one side of my hair at a time, and the difference was wild. My curls haven't looked this curly in years, and when I add this to my straight extensions, it helps my hair blend so much better. 

Also, it smells so freakin' good. Cécred literally never disappoints. This oil is liquid gold. I'm obsessed. I stand ten toes behind this oil and literally every product I've tried from the line. These are my all-time favorite hair products, no competition."

Promising review: "I honestly did not want to give in because it's kind of pricey and thought it may be hyped up, but this is one of the best hair oils I have used. I have thick, dyed hair that gets frizzy in the Florida humidity, and this helped me stay frizz-free after a FRESH BLOWOUT. If you are in a humid environment and have any curl to your hair, you know how huge that is!" —LSSE

Get it from Ulta for $22+ (available in two sizes).

After shampooing, apply to damp hair, leave for three to five minutes, then rinse!

Promising review: "I really enjoyed using this hair mask. It's easy to use, and the product smells amazing. After just one use, my hair felt softer, smoother, and much less frizzy. It added a nice shine without feeling heavy or greasy. I also noticed my split ends looked more hydrated and healthier. If your hair is dry, damaged, or in need of a deep conditioning boost, this mask is a great choice. I’ll definitely keep using it." —Adriana l

For best results, apply to damp hair and then blow-dry. Many reviewers say a little goes a long way!

Promising review: "I have gray hair that’s dyed, dry, and thin like frizzy wire. I’ve used every luxury product out there and do annual keratin treatments because of these issues. I ran out of my usual and came across this serum while searching on Amazon. I took a chance and LET ME TELL YOU... BUY IT! It doesn’t straighten my hair — waves are still there, but it totally gets rid of the frizz without making my hair look or feel greasy. It actually feels healthier with the serum. I can actually let my hair air dry, and I don’t look like a 🧙 witch!! This is now my go-to. I give it 10 stars!! I’ve spent so much money on expensive products and am so happy to have found an affordable one that actually WORKS better than luxury brands." —Miz_Tza

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in eight other formulas and sizes).

Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this brush. If you’ve ever spent way too much time trying to style your hair only to end up with stringy curls, you need this. ​The edges are brilliant. They create this perfect tension that clumps your curls into smooth, juicy ribbons so easily. It gives you that polished look without the frizz, and it actually helps with volume at the roots, too. It’s a bit of a splurge for a hairbrush, but it saves me so much time!" —Naynay7780

Promising review: "This leave-in conditioner really brought my curls to life. After putting it half up in a clip and running my fingers through my hair frequently, my curls still had shape and definition. Normally, with this behavior, any curl would be stripped out, and I’m left with straight frizzy strands. I can’t remember the last time I used a product that allowed me to wear my hair down confidently for a full day! The formula isn’t fussy — I got the hold and definition on the first try without any heaviness, stickiness, or greasiness. Beautiful results and the process to achieve it couldn’t be easier." —Veema22

Get it from Sephora for $12+ (available in three sizes).

Rizos Curls is a Latine woman-owned biz!

Promising review: "I have 2b wavy curls, and this has saved my life. It does not weigh my hair down and defines and moisturizes my hair. I was looking for something that would give me mousse-type definition without feeling crunchy, and THIS IS IT. I have gotten compliments on my hair, and feel so much more comfortable wearing it down. Also, it smells godly." —mar

Get it from Ulta for $11+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "As someone who bleaches her hair often (blonde), this shampoo has been life-changing. I’ve tried so many brands — Pureology, Verb, Kérastase, Olaplex — and this one is by far the best. I naturally have curly hair, but straighten it about 90% of the time, so my hair was very damaged and dry. This shampoo completely eliminated the frizz, and my ends finally look fresh instead of dead." —Kylafitz

Get it from Sephora for $16+ (available in two sizes).

It comes with clips and a carrying case!

BuzzFeed contributor Jordan Grigsby has this and says, "I'm *obsessed* with how they make my hair look. Ariana Madix, Peacock, if y'all need a Love Island bombshell for this summer, I'm available, cuz these rollers have me ready. I used them for my first professional photoshoot, and my hair looked phenomenal. I was way more confident knowing my hair looked immaculate, seriously, it helped calm my nerves about being in front of a camera, cuz how can you not feel like the hottest thing alive when your hair is perfect? They're fairly easy to use; I just curl my hair, roll it up in these, let 'em cool, take 'em out, spray my hair with hair spray, and *voilá* — the most perfect blowout look without spending hours in a salon (but still looking like I did 😉). Plus, the curls last all day without falling. Buy the dang rollers, you won't regret it."

Get them from Luxy for $26.25 (originally $35).

Promising review: "So initially I didn't like the gel at all! However, after taking my time, this gel turns out to be an all-year star! Great for the humidity of Hawaii, the heat of the Dominican Republic, and the harsh winter of New York. Definitely staying in my holy grail!" —KJC

Get it from Ulta for $12+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "If you deal with frizz or your hair gets puffy with humidity, you have to try this spray. The Dream Coat literally seals the hair and leaves it super smooth and shiny. It lasts me through several washes, and the best part is that it doesn’t make my hair feel heavy.” —Oderay Cairo

"This product is incredible — just WOW. In all my years of existence, I was never able to transform my naturally curly hair into a sleek, silky, frizz-free look, until now. I don't know what kind of magical sorcery went into making this product, but this stuff is amazing." —Lillee45

Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I understand why it's so expensive. I saw the price of the normal size and decided to just try the travel size. Having super thin hair, I don't like it to feel weighed down, and most products don't last in the Florida humidity. This gave my hair volume and lasted all day. It is worth the price if you have thinning hair and want a little boost." —Jules

Get it from Ulta for $16+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "This was the best purchase ever. I had braids and took them down three months later, and if I didn't have this brush to get the knots and tangles out, I don't know what I would have done. I swear by this brush. It's a must-have. I have type 3c coil hair if you are wondering, but I recommend it for all hair types if you deal with knots and tangles." —Monica

"Made detangling effortless! I have 4c hair. My arms are so thankful lol." —Kiyah

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five colors).

Rosalee And Co. is a woman-owned small business that specializes in hair products made from naturally derived ingredients. 

Note: This gel should be refrigerated and used within 6–12 weeks of opening, as it is 100% natural and free of artificial preservatives.

Promising reviews: "The gel is light, conditioning, scentless, which is nice because you can keep it that way or add a drop of essential oil fragrance of your choice. I wanted this gel to keep the frizz under control in the humid summers, but I hate those gels that make your hair hard and look wet and crunchy, and I wanted to use a natural product on my hair." —Christine

"Better than what I expected. My hair is less frizzy, and the curls are more pronounced. My hair looks nourished, and I love the fact that this is a clean product and I am supporting a woman-owned business." —Marta Shepherd

Get it from Rosalee And Co on Etsy for $14+ (available in two sizes and with or without a pump lid).

Promising reviews: "Honestly amazed at how well this mask tames my frizz. My hair stays soft and smooth even after humidity." —daniqqa

"It’s a very pleasant and light scent. I have damaged and breakage-prone, wavy hair that easily gets frizzy. I like that the Dream Crème makes my hair feel silky smooth and less frizzy without weighing my hair down." —LexNixon

It's perfect for thin to medium hair and blends most seamlessly with hair that is past the shoulders.

Promising review: "They feel and look amazing. The extensions have great thickness, and I am beyond impressed by how incredible they feel! Super lightweight and doesn’t bother my scalp after wearing all day. I 100% recommend this for people who want to add length and volume to their hair with a quick and easy installation process." —Mikayla

Get them from Luxy Hair for $250+ (available in 12"–20" and 33 colors).

Promising review: "Lightweight and effective. This heat and humidity gel really helps tame frizz without weighing my hair down. It smooths flyaways, adds a soft shine, and keeps styles in place even in humid weather. I like that it doesn't feel sticky or crunchy, and my hair still feels touchable throughout the day. Great for sleek looks or just keeping things under control on hot days." —Mie

Get it from Ulta for $10+ (available in four sizes).

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