Which Curly Hair Black Friday Deals Are Actually Worth It?


I’ve rounded up some of my top curly hair and beauty favorites that are on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I’ve included quick notes on each product’s key characteristics to help you decide what’s worth grabbing.

Please note that I have compiled this list ahead of time, so sale prices and items that are included may change. Be sure to follow me on Instagram or Facebook, where I’ll be sharing real-time updates.

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Curlsmith

Curlsmith has its biggest sale of the year, which includes the Defrizzion dryers, which rarely go on sale!

Curlsmith Defrizzion Hair Dryer & XXL Diffuser
30% off at Amazon
30% off at Curlsmith

  • Dries fast using gentle heat, designed for curls
  • Large 8″ diffuser is significantly larger than most diffusers on the market, allowing it to cover more surface area at once
  • Great for medium to long hair
  • Shallow bowl that scrunches curls, reducing misshaped curls
  • Long prongs to reach the roots and lift
  • Kickstand for hands-free diffusing

Curlsmith Defrizzion Dryer & XL Diffuser – Travel Edition
30% off at Amazon
30% off at Curlsmith

  • Foldable and compact design for travel
  • Dries fast using gentle heat, designed for curls
  • Large 6″ diffuser is significantly larger than most diffusers on the market, allowing it to cover more surface area at once
  • Great for short and low-density hair
  • Shallow bowl that scrunches curls, reducing misshaped curls
  • Long prongs to reach the roots and lift
  • Kickstand for hands-free diffusing

Amazon

Shop my full Amazon Black Friday Week Deals List here

Tangle Teezer - 30% off

  • Multipurpose: detangle, distribute product, brush style
  • Flexible and gentle

Olaplex No. 3 - check back on Thanksgiving Day

  • Pre-shampoo treatment – must shampoo after
  • Re-links broken disulfide bonds
  • Repairs damage
  • Strengthens & prevents breakage
  • Restores curl pattern
  • Any hair type can use it
  • Can be used up to weekly for damaged hair
  • Protein-free

Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Shampoo - check back on Thanksgiving Day

  • Strong cleanse
  • Not stripping
  • No oils or butters
  • Protein-free
  • Great for all hair types, especially fine

Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Conditioner - check back on Thanksgiving Day

  • Lightweight conditioning
  • High slip
  • No oils or butters
  • Protein-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Great for all hair types, especially fine

Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo - 30% off

  • Removes buildup, chlorine, and hard water
  • Strong cleanser
  • Non-stripping
  • Color-safe
  • Protein-free

Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Stronger Hold Gel - 40% off

  • High in slip making it easy to refresh
  • Flexible strong hold
  • Reactivates with just water
  • Anti-humidity
  • Contains protein
  • Silicone-free
  • No texture and grit
  • Softening

Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray - 40% off

  • Flexible, buildable hold
  • Aerosol
  • Medium hold
  • Contains alcohol, which can help counteract overly soft hair

Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
25% off from Living Proof

  • Very light, watery spray
  • Lightweight conditioning
  • Adds slip
  • Has heat and UV protection

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex - 30% off

  • Apply as a leave-in, let it sit for 10 minutes before proceeding to stylers, no need to rinse
  • Re-links broken disulfide bonds
  • Repairs damage
  • Strengthens & prevents breakage
  • Restores curl pattern
  • Can be used up to weekly for all hair types
  • Protein-free

Briogeo Superfoods Acai Passionfruit Lightweight Hydration Hair Mask - 30% off

  • Lightweight conditioning
  • Great option for fine hair
  • Softening & high slip
  • Protein-free

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask - 30% off

  • Lightweight conditioning
  • Great option for all hair types, even fine hair
  • Softening & high slip
  • Contains protein

AG Care – 35% off sitewide

Sale ends Dec 1
Other promo codes will be inactive

AG Re:Coil Curl Activator

  • Light hold
  • Encourages clumping & bounce
  • Contains proteins
  • Pairs well Ouidad ACC Gel & AG Liquid Effects

AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel

  • High in slip making it easy to refresh
  • Flexible strong hold
  • Reactivates with just water
  • Anti-humidity
  • Contains protein
  • Contains water-soluble silicone
  • No texture and grit
  • Softening

Bounce Curl20% off sitewide

Get 20% off with code BFCM2025 + Get a free gift with orders $49+. This is Bounce Curl’s biggest sale of the year, including the brushes and tools, which are rarely marked down.

Bounce Curl Define EdgeLift Brush

  • High tension
  • Creates thick curl clumps with wide-spaced groves on the side
  • Patented design – please do not buy the knockoffs
  • Be gentle with fine hair, avoid if your hair is very fragile

Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush
20% off on Amazon

  • High tension
  • Creates narrow curl clumps & more volume with tighter-spaced groves on the side
  • Patented design – please do not buy the knockoffs
  • Be gentle with fine hair, avoid if your hair is very fragile

Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips

  • Great for sectioning or root clipping
  • Multiple rows of prongs to really grip hair
  • Great for fine hair

Tootilab – 30% off sitewide with code GENAMARIE

Tootilab is offering 30% off sitewide with my code GENAMARIE, its biggest sale of the year. Excludes bundles.

Tootilab Gentle Shampoo

  • Effective, strong cleanse
  • Non-stripping
  • Color-safe

Tootilab Detangling Conditioner

  • Mediumweight conditioning
  • Detangles with high slip
  • Great for all hair types

Tootilab All-Weather Styling Gel

  • Medium, flexible hold
  • Works best for me in dry and mild climates
  • Lightweight conditioning
  • Curl enhancing
  • Contains heat protection
  • High slip
  • Refreshes easily with just water
  • Protein-free

Curlfriend Collective – Up to 33% off

Curlfriend Collective is offering up to 33% off Nov 21-26th. Check back Thanksgiving Day for additional items on sale and updated discounts.

Hair match scrunchies
30% off on Amazon

  • Available in multiple hair colors
  • Unique pattern that mimics curls’ texture to blend flawlessly
  • Real mulberry silk

Comfort Curve Headband
30% off on Amazon

  • Comfortable fit to prevent headaches
  • Curved ends to fit around glasses
  • Available in multiple colors
  • Real mulberry silk
  • Comes with a holder to prevent stretching

Silk Shower Cap

  • Lined with mulberry silk to prevent frizz
  • Waterproof exterior
  • Adjustable band
  • Very large size

Innersense – 30% off Kits + stack code GENA15

Get 30% off value kits + stack 15% off with my code GENA15 = 45% savings. Code applies to first-time customers.

Curl Enhance Duo Kit – I Create Lift + I Create Curl Memory Gel

  • Limited-edition bundle
  • Contains a mini I Create Lift Foam
  • Full-size I Create Curl Memory Gel

I Create Lift Volumizing Foam

  • Lightweight conditioning
  • Light texture/grit
  • Provides some volume

I Create Curl Memory Gel

  • Strong hold & hard cast
    • Extreme cast that is hard to break if you use too much
    • Use sparingly and layering the foam under can help reduce hold
  • Lightweight conditioning
  • Works best for me in mild and dry climates

Dime Beauty – 30% off sitewide with code GENAM

Get 30% off sitewide with code GENAM.

Dime Beauty is my favorite skincare brand because their products are simple, clean, and high-quality without a steep price. All the skincare is fragrance-free and comes in glass packaging. Below are some of my top picks. Shop my full collection here.

Nourishing Cleansing Oil – Gently removes makeup. Follow with a cleanser.

Luminosity Eye Serum – I use this every night and it keeps my under eyes moisturized.

Restorative Night Cream – Also use this nightly to lock in moisture.

Tinted Wonderscreen with SPF 30 – I use this every morning, year-round to protect my skin from UV. I love that it’s tinted with a sheer coverage. I use shade 02.

Merit – 20% off sitewide

Merit’s entire site is 20% off until Dec 1 with additional discounts on select items. Merit is one of my favorite makeup brands because the products are natural and not overpowering. Great for those who like a natural makeup finish with easy to blend products.

Check back each day for new deals added!

Shop my Amazon storefront for more deals. Message or email me if you need help picking products or if you have questions!

Gena Marie

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