Confession time: as a beauty editor, mastering the art of hair styling has always eluded me. Skincare? I nail it! Makeup? A breeze! But, for some frustrating reason, making my hair look good has never been my forte. (Until now, that is.) Even though it took me close to 30 years, I recently discovered that my hair—surprisingly—has a lot of natural wave. Over the past year, I skipped the electrical heat tools and let it air dry, leading me to the revelation that there’s some significant bounce to my mane, sans styling.
Excitingly, I was able to unlock a new world of styling possibilities and ever since, I’ve become obsessed with getting the most beautiful, cascading waves as humanly possible. The real game-changer? Finding the right products and routine to enhance and embrace my natural waves. Whether it’s the perfect shampoo and conditioner duo or a good curl cream, I’ve tested a few dozen haircare products to really know what’s best for this type of hair pattern.
Below, you’ll find 15 of my favorite wavy hair essentials—perfect for a newbie, like me, or a seasoned styling pro. Keep scrolling for all of the must-haves I highly recommend for anyone else trying to enhance their natural waves.
Get effortless beach waves with this weightless hydrating wave spray from Dae. It’s enriched with hibiscus flower extract and prickly pear seed oil, and I love to spraying it on damp or dry hair, alike. (It also happens to smell insanely good.)
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Mini Bond Repair Custom Conditioner Mask for Wavy, Damaged Hair
