Prime Day Curly Guide: What’s Actually Worth Buying + LIVE REPLAY


Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are happening today and tomorrow only! I’ve rounded up my top curly hair picks on my Amazon storefront—plus shared quick notes below on each product’s key characteristics to help you decide what’s worth grabbing.

I also went live on YouTube to break down these deals, explain how to choose for your hair type, and even picked out products for many of you!

🎥 Watch the replay here:

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Treatments & Deep Conditioners

Living Proof Triple Bond Complex 30% off

  • Strengthens and repairs internal hair bonds
  • Lightweight leave-in treatment
  • Protein-free

Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve 20% off

  • Strengthens internal hair bonds and restores elasticity
  • Pre-shampoo treatment
  • Contains protein

Curlsmith Bonding Oil 20% off

  • Adds shine and protects against breakage
  • Lightweight oil
  • Protein-free

Curlsmith Miracle Shield 20% off

  • Protects from UV, pollution, and heat while reducing breakage
  • Lightweight conditioning spray
  • Protein-free

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

  • Restores moisture and strengthens dry, damaged curls
  • Lightweight
  • Contains protein

Briogeo Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfood Mask 30% off

  • Deeply moisturizes and softens dry hair without heaviness
  • Medium-heavy weight
  • Protein-free

Briogeo Açai + Passionfruit Lightweight Hydration Hair Mask 30% off

  • Adds lightweight moisture without weighing down fine hair
  • Lightweight
  • Protein-free

Shampoos & Conditioners

Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo 20% off

  • Removes buildup, chlorine, and hard water
  • Strong, low-moisture cleanser
  • Protein-free

Curlsmith Curl Reset Detox Shampoo 20% off

  • Removes buildup and hard water
  • Medium-strong cleanser
  • Protein-free

Curlsmith Multi-Tasking Conditioner 20% off

  • Works as a rinse-out, deep conditioner, or leave-in
  • Light to medium-weight cream
  • Contains protein

Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Wash Shampoo 16% off

  • Gently cleanses while maintaining moisture
  • Low-medium conditioning
  • Protein-free

Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Shampoo & Conditioner

  • Detangles and softens curls without heaviness
  • Medium-weight
  • Protein-free

Leave-Ins & Curl Creams

Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner 23% off

  • Provides conditioning and slip
  • Medium-weight cream
  • Protein-free

Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Leave-In Conditioner 20% off

  • Provides conditioning and slip
  • Fragrance-free
  • Lightweight cream
  • Protein-free

Rizos Curls Curl Defining Cream 15% off

  • Defines and conditions curls
  • Heavy-weight cream
  • Protein-free

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Cream (2 pack) 15% off

  • Defines and conditions curls
  • Heavy-weight cream
  • Contains protein

Gels

Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel 50% off

  • Defines curls and locks out humidity
  • Strong, flexible hold
  • Medium-weight liquid gel
  • Contains protein
  • High slip, no texture/grit
  • Highly conditioning, can be used alone
  • Pairs well with Ouidad leave-ins & creams or AG Recoil Cream

Ouidad Coil Infusion Styling Gel 50% off

  • Defines curls and locks out humidity
  • Light-medium hold
  • Medium-weight liquid gel
  • Contains protein
  • High slip, no texture/grit
  • Highly conditioning, can be used alone

Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel 20% off

  • Defines curls and locks out humidity
  • Strong hold
  • Thick gel
  • Protein-free
  • High texture/grit, little to no slip
  • Little to no conditioning
  • Pairs well with the Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Leave-In

Rizos Curls Strong Hold Styling Gel 44% off

  • Defines curls and locks out humidity
  • Strong hold
  • Thick gel
  • Contains protein
  • High texture/grit, some slip
  • No conditioning, contains alcohol, which can help counteract overly soft hair
  • Pairs well with the Rizos Cream or AG Recoil

Joico JoiGel Firm Styling Gel 30% off

  • Defines curls and locks out humidity
  • Strong hold
  • Thick gel
  • Contains protein
  • High texture/grit, some slip
  • Little to no conditioning
  • Pairs well with AG Recoil

Umberto Giannini Curl Scrunching Jelly 16% off

  • Defines curls and locks out humidity
  • Medium hold
  • Medium gel
  • Protein-free
  • No texture/grit, some slip
  • Medium conditioning
  • Pairs well with the Umberto Giannini Cream

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Flex Gel 13% off

  • Defines curls
  • Medium hold
  • Medium gel
  • Protein-free
  • No texture/grit, high slip
  • Highly conditioning
  • Pairs well with the Marc Anthony Curl Envy Cream

Finishing Sprays

Living Proof Flex Hairspray 30% off

  • Flexible, buildable hold that resists humidity and frizz
  • Aerosol
  • Medium hold
  • Contains alcohol, which can help counteract overly soft hair

Living Proof Dry Volume & Texture Spray 30% off

  • Boosts volume and texture
  • Aerosol
  • High texture/grit
  • Contains alcohol, which can help counteract overly soft hair

Rizos Curls Alcohol-Free Volumizing Hairspray 18% off

  • Strong hold
  • Water-based spray
  • High texture/grit
  • Alcohol-free

Tools & Brushes

Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Detangling Brush 15% off

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

Curl Keeper Flexy Brush 20% off

  • Detangle and distribute product
  • Very flexible and gentle

Tangle Teezer Scalp Massage Brush 20% off

  • Stimulates scalp circulation and helps remove buildup
  • Flexible, small bristles
  • Ergonomic grip

Accessories

Curlfriend Collective Hair Match Satin Scrunchies 25% off

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

HYFEEL No-Dent Wavy Headband 20% off

  • Keeps hair off the face without flattening curls
  • Flexible, no-dent design

Yanibest Adjustable Satin Bonnet with Drawstring 29% off

  • Protects curls overnight and stays secure all night
  • Adjustable drawstring, double-layer satin
  • Large size - roll the rim for low density and short hair types

YFONG Double-Layer Satin Sleep Bonnet 31% off

  • Protects curls overnight
  • Adjustable ribbon tie
  • Double-layer real silk
  • Small size to fit low-medium density and short to medium length hair

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