The Absolute Best Hair Masks For Thirsty Curls: Trust Me Your Curls Will Thank You
As you may or may not know, curls need lots of love and moisture to keep them from becoming frizzy or damaged. Finding the perfect hair products that are not only CG-friendly (Curly Girl) but don't have lots of chemicals can be a chore. In my experience, the product can make my hair feel great but has too many unnecessary ingredients that aren't bettering my hair.
One day I discovered Raw Sugar's hair masque line from Target and life was never the same.
When curly-gals find THE product, we use it for the rest of our lives. It's what we call our "holy grail" products. Our ride or die if you will. Raw Sugar products are my holy grail items.
What better place to shop for hair products than Target! Target has a great lineup of organic and natural hair products for each type of curly girl. You can have waves, curls, and coils, and Target will have something for your hair type. Before you assume this is an ad for Target fear not, it's just a great and affordable option if you already shop there.
Raw Sugar All That Shine Hair Masque
I came across this brand and immediately fell in love. This masque is AMAZING! It makes my constantly thirsty curls soak up all the moisture and actually keep the moisture within my hair. It moisturizes my curls and keeps them hydrated days after usage. Usually, I'll keep a little bit of the product as a leave-in, then add more leave-in to coat the bottom of my hair, finishing up with a bit of oil for my ends. Days later, I'll rehydrate my hair and it still feels silky soft! Sometimes to get even more moisture, I'll leave it in for a bit longer than the standard 5 minutes. The added time gives my curls a bit more of a treatment.
I believe every curly girl should try this mask! It contains grapefruit, purple kale, lemon, and orange peel oil. Lots of yummy ingredients to give our curls that added TLC for the week.
Unfortunately, Target discontinued this brand but, I was able to find mine in TJ Maxx stores. You might be able to find it in other stores similar to TJ Maxx like Marshalls or even Ross for Raw Sugar hair masques. If you want a comparison, it's similar in texture to Shea Moisture's Grapefruit Complex line that sadly was discontinued.
Here is a video to see how the product works in action.
If you can't find this particular product, Raw Sugar has other hair masques to try out.
Dabur Vatika Black Seed Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
You might be asking yourself, what is black seed oil and what does it do for the hair? Black seed oil, sometimes called "black cumin," or Nigella sativa, is said to promote healthy hair growth. The seed is a great source of nourishment for the hair and scalp. However, many health advisors encourage using the black seed oil with a carrier oil to get the maximum benefits.
I use this deep condition treatment when my hair needs some extra TLC. At times I get lazy and don't want to sit under the dryer, so instead, I'll wrap a warm towel over my head. You leave it in your hair for 15 minutes, either wrapped up in a towel or under the dryer. If your hair is on the drier side like mine, keep the treatment in your hair for an extra 15 minutes to an hour. You can thank me later.
After the treatment, my hair feels so much softer and elastic. As my hair can tangle easily, I find both this mask and the Raw Sugar one helps a lot with those issues. As you don't need a lot of this product to cover your whole head, this mask lasts a long time. Trust me I have long hair & it doesn't take much.
You can find this product on Amazon and at your local Asian grocery stores.
There are tons of different hair masks out in today's markets that it can get overwhelming to find the right one. And when you not only have curly hair but dry and tangled hair, finding products that work for all your needs is challenging. Thankfully more brands are realizing the importance of using natural ingredients to better our hair and the environment. I hope these hair masks will inspire you to test them out!
Opinions and Perspectives
The protein-moisture balance in these masks is perfect for my curls.
Been using Dabur for 6 months now. My curls have never been healthier.
Thanks for sharing about Asian grocery stores! Found the Dabur mask easily.
Finally something that actually delivers on moisture without buildup!
The natural ingredients make such a difference. My scalp feels so much better.
Anyone else's curls get really soft but still hold their shape with Raw Sugar?
These masks work great for my daughter's curls too. Finally found something that helps with detangling.
Love how the article explains the benefits of black seed oil. Very informative.
I actually didn't get great results with either mask. Maybe my hair is just too fine.
The Dabur mask transformed my dry ends completely. So grateful for this recommendation.
My hair stays moisturized for days with the Raw Sugar mask. Total game changer.
The purple kale in Raw Sugar sounds weird but it really does work wonders.
Anyone try mixing these masks together? I'm curious about combining the benefits.
Such a shame about Target discontinuing Raw Sugar. They really should bring it back.
I've been using both masks alternately and my hair has never been better.
The elastic feel after using the Dabur mask is exactly what my curls needed.
Love that these products are CG friendly. So hard to find good options sometimes.
My scalp feels so much healthier since using the black seed mask. No more itchiness.
I mix a bit of the Raw Sugar mask with my regular conditioner. Works great as a leave-in!
The price point on these masks is really reasonable compared to some high-end options.
Just ordered the Dabur mask from Amazon. Fingers crossed it works for my 2C waves!
The warm towel method with the Dabur mask gives amazing results. I do this weekly now.
Found the Raw Sugar mask at Marshalls yesterday! Bought three jars just in case.
I actually prefer the Dabur mask over Raw Sugar. My coils respond better to the black seed oil.
The ingredients in Raw Sugar are fantastic. Love that it's free from harsh chemicals.
These masks sound great but I wish they weren't so hard to find. Why do they always discontinue the good stuff?
Anyone else notice how little of the Dabur mask you need? I was surprised at how far a small amount goes.
The grapefruit scent in the Raw Sugar mask is amazing. I miss it so much since the discontinuation.
Thank you for mentioning where to find these products! I've been struggling to find good masks for my 3C curls.
I wouldn't recommend overnight use. I tried it once and my hair felt oversaturated. The recommended time works perfectly fine!
My hair actually got too moisturized from the Raw Sugar mask. I have fine curls and it weighed them down quite a bit.
So disappointed Target discontinued Raw Sugar. I've been searching everywhere and can't find it in my local TJ Maxx either.
I was skeptical about the black seed mask at first, but wow what a game changer for my dry curls. The warm towel tip really works wonders.
Has anyone tried leaving the Raw Sugar mask on overnight? I'm wondering if that would be too much.
I absolutely love Raw Sugar's hair masque! Been using it for months and my curls have never been happier. The moisture retention is incredible.