
There are many excellent high-end curly hair brands on the market. But if you are on a budget or heading over to the drugstore and want to grab something there, it is nice to have a list of good, affordable options.
There are NINE parts to the series. Part 1 is for SHAMPOOS and COWASHES. Share and print this handy list!

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SHAMPOOS
![]() | Carol’s Daughter Wash Day Delight Shampoo Gentle shampoo with aloe. CGM. |
![]() | Hairitage OUTTA MY HAIR GENTLE Daily Shampoo Clarifying shampoo with jojoba and aloe. |
![]() | Hairitage Pass On The Brass Shampoo Clarifying shampoo with jojoba and aloe, and purple pigment. |
Maui Moisture Curl Quench Shampoo Clarifying shampoo with aloe, coconut, and fruit extracts | |
![]() | Maui Moisture Flaxseed Shampoo Clarifying shampoo with aloe, flaxseed oil, and orange fruit extract. |
![]() | Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Shampoo Clarifying shampoo with aloe, coconut, and fruit extracts |
![]() | Monday Smooth Shampoo Clarifying shampoo with shea butter, and coconut. Has silicone. Good for hard water. |
![]() | Neutrogena Anti Residue Shampoo Clarifying shampoo but has sulfate. |
![]() | Noughty Frizz Magic Shampoo Gentle clarifying with seed extracts and oils. CGM |
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Care Shampoo Gentle clarifying shampoo with keratin amino acids, rice extract, and jojoba oil. CGM | |
![]() | SheaMoisure Coconut oil Shampoo Gentle clarifying shampoo with coconut oil, shea butter, and aloe. CGM |
![]() | Sky Organics Wash Day Shampoo Gentle clarifying shampoo with aloe, apple cider vinegar, and castor oil. CGM |
![]() | Suave Professionals Sulfate-Free Cleansing Shampoo Gentle shampoo with shea butter, and coconut oil; good for hard water. CGM |
![]() | Twist Hit Reset Clarifying Shampoo Clarifying shampoo but has sulfate. Also has hydrolyzed rice protein and jojoba oil. |
Scalp Scrub
![]() | Kristin Ess Scalp Scrub This moisturizing scrub has almond oil, castor oil, avocado oil, and mango seed butter. CGM |
Cowashes (aka Conditioning Washes)
![]() | As I am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner Contains coconut oil, castor oil, and tangerine fruit extract. CGM |
![]() | As I am Dry Itchy Scalp Care Olive and Tea Tree Oil Co-wash Contains 1% zinc pyrithione, aloe, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, coconut oil, and olive oil |
![]() | Hairitage Double Down Conditioning Wash Shampoo Contains grape seed oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and rosemary leaf extract. CGM |
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