My Current Curl Faves (The Products Actually Living in My Shower Right Now)

Let's be honest. As a curly hair girlie who also happens to run a curl product store, you'd think my styling routine would be elaborate and ever-changing. And yet… I style my curls so rarely these days that when someone asks me for my top picks, I genuinely have to stop and think about it.

But here's the thing. The products that have earned a permanent spot in my routine? They're earning it hard. These are the ones I keep reaching for, the ones that actually do what they say, and the ones I'd genuinely recommend to anyone with curls.

So here are my current top five faves.

1. Umberto Giannini Scalp Restore Scrub

   If you've ever dealt with an itchy, oily scalp in summer, hi, same. Then you already know how desperately you need a good scalp scrub in your life. This one from Umberto Giannini has been a game changer for me. It tackles oily dandruff without stripping my curls, and that satisfying scalp reset feeling afterwards? Chef's kiss. If your scalp has been feeling neglected, start here.

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2. Umberto Giannini Scalp Restore Shampoo Paired with the scrub, this shampoo keeps things in check between deeper cleansing days. It's gentle enough not to wreck my curl pattern but effective enough that I'm not spending the week with a scalp I'd rather not think about. Great for anyone with a sensitive or reactive scalp and particularly those of us who find summer turns things a bit extra.

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3. Umberto Giannini Scalp Restore Conditioner The full trio is a yes from me. The conditioner rounds out the routine beautifully. It hydrates without weighing the curls down, and knowing my whole cleanse is working together for my scalp health makes a real difference. If scalp issues have been holding your curl journey back, this range is absolutely worth trying.

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4. Innersense I Create Volume On the days I do style, I want products that actually work. Innersense I Create Volume delivers every single time. It gives my curls that bounce and lift without the crunch, and it plays so well with other products. If you have finer curls or just want a bit more oomph, this one is for you. Clean ingredients, beautiful results. What's not to love?

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5. Ecoslay Orange Marmalade Gel And then there's this little gem. The Ecoslay Orange Marmalade Gel has become my go-to for definition and hold that doesn't leave my curls feeling stiff or sticky. It smells incredible (obviously), and it works with my curl pattern rather than fighting it. If you haven't tried Ecoslay yet, this is the one to start with. And if you're a gel lover, you already know how important finding the right one is!

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These five products might not seem like much, but they've genuinely earned their place in my routine. And that's saying something from someone who could easily rotate through every single thing in the store!

Have you tried any of these? I'd love to know what you think. Drop a comment or find us over on Instagram. And if you're on the hunt for your own curl faves, head to the shop. There's something for every curl type and every routine.