If you have 3 hair, you know that finding the perfect best products for wavy hair can be a game-changer for your locks. The right products can enhance your natural waves, boost volume, and keep your hair looking healthy and fabulous. Whether you're new to the curly hair game or a seasoned pro, we've curated a selection of the best shampoo and conditioner options specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of your 3a hair. Get ready to say hello to gorgeous, defined curls that will make heads turn!
$71.00
For reference, I have curly hair: between a 3A and 3B ....Using this conditioner along with the shampoo is definitely one of my hairs favorite washes!
Which hair type is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
What it is:
A nutrient rich, green juice inspired shampoo and conditioner duo quenches parched strands, and help deliver vital daily nourishment to hair and scalp.
Key benefits:
- Boosts dull locks.
- Hydrates dry, parched hair.
- Protects against environmental damage.
If you want to know more…
This nutrient-rich duo is formulated to visibly replenish dull and parched locks with a supercharged boost of vitamins and hair healthy ingredients.
$71.00
I will say unless you have very thick or textured hair maybe use the heavy conditioner or lighter instead of this one (even if your hairs dry). ...I have 3A- 3B curls that tend to be super dry. Usually by day 3 my hair feels super rough but this product left my hair feeling super hydrated and soft for days.
What it is: A rich, ultra-hydrating intensive conditioner that protects against breakage and dryness, defines curls, and doubles as a deep conditioner.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Color Safe
$76.00
Helps me to throughly wash my scalp and avoid all the buildup I tend to get from other shampoos and conditioners. Makes my hair soft too! ...I have a long wavy thick hair and I always look for shampoos that can maintain my curl.
What it is: A two-in-one shampoo and conditioner that gently cleanses hair—without stripping away its natural oils.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Scalp Build Up
$71.00
My hair is a shampoo and conditioner snob and so far my hair is very happy....This shampoo and conditioner improved my dry hair moisture from root to tip.
What it is:
A nourishing, juice-inspired, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner duo packed with vitamins, minerals + nutrients to quench parched, dull strands.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Provides a hydrating cleanse.
- Enriched with vitamins and minerals to support healthy hair and scalp.
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free™, and made with Briogeo’s proprietary NOVA Complex® that supports healthy hair.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Banana: Contains potassium and antioxidants to nurture and protect hair.
$57.00
Lovely shampoo...This has been one of the best shampoos I have used in a while. Having type 4 hair can cause a struggle for finding a shampoo that doesn’t dry out the hair. ...Great moisturizing shampoo. Does not dry my hair like other shampoos do, but leaves it feeling refreshed and full of moisture!
What it is: A shampoo that gently removes buildup and deeply moisturizes wavy to coily curl patterns with a long-lasting boost of hydration.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Gently cleanses with boost of long-lasting hydration
- Defines and easily detangles curl and coil patterns.
- Lightweight finish for softer, bouncier curls.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Provides long-lasting hydration.
- Hibiscus Seed: Strengthens and softens hair while adding moisture.
- Urea H: Protects curls and coils.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS
$36.50
As a girl with damaged 3A hair I have been recently looking to receive my natural hair! ...Hair Easy to detangle...I am not really one to add an extra step to my routine but I think this step is worth it. After using it my hair was very soft and after clarifying it with shampoo my hair didn’t feel stripped.
What it is: A pre-poo that helps spring coils back into action after heat styling.
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Helps curls bounce back
- Leaves strands soft
- Ends are nourished and smooth
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oat Extract: Promotes elasticity.
- Hibiscus Flower Extract: Smooths frizz.
- Murumuru Seed Butter: Nourishes and smooths ends.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and crue
$36.50
I use this on wet hair, comb through, and finish with a bit of gel. ...I personally love to use it as a rinse out, as it works great for my 3a curls. It softens, helps detangle, hydrates and nourishes the hair.
What it is: A nourishing conditioner, to rinse out or leave in, that prevents knots and tangles while delivering lasting smoothing action.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Has a two-in-one, frizz-taming formula
- Nourishes
- Prevents knots and tangles
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Butter: Locks in moisture.
- Black Currant Seed Oil: Smooths and adds shine.
$40.50
My 2C/3A thick hair loves this conditioner. With heavy conditioners my already heavy hair can fall into waves by the next day, but with this I'm able to style it into defined curls much easier that last past wash day....I enjoyed this lightweight conditioner on my dry, curly 3A hair. It didn’t weigh my hair down too much and it really helped to moisturize.
What it is: A conditioner that is lightweight, ideal for fine or thin curly hair, and provides weightless moisture, detangles, and doubles as a co-wash.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Color Safe
$71.00
Love, love, love this conditioner!...Get this ASAP! Literally the best conditioner I've ever used on my hair! And I've tried a lot!! ...The best scent in haircare...It's nice and thick and leaves my hair moisturized without being greasy like some conditioners can be that are formulated for curly hair.
What it is: A moisture-rich medium conditioner, ideal for curly and coily hair textures looking for hydration, slippage, and curl definition.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
Key Benefits:
- Offers curly textures 3B-4A slip, softness, curl definition, and hydration
- Nourishes and defines curls
- Keeps curls bouncy, not weighed down
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Oil and Olive Oil: Provides low to normal porosity hair with moisture.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzo
$30.50
Prefect Clarifying Shampoo...It really cleansed my hair and didn't feel drying. Love layering heavy conditioners afterward....I really wanted to like this but my 3A hair has been going through a lot of changes due to environmental and aging factors so it might just not be the right time - this shampoo with only two or three uses (spaced about a week to two apart) was making me shed way more than normal and left a strange texture on my hair, like a sliminess or oiliness that meant I needed to either use a second shampoo to get that off, which seems to defeat the purpose, or just have my hair texture be kind of gross for a day or two while my natural hair oils were able to recover.
What it is: A deep-cleaning shampoo that clarifies, removes buildup, revives the scalp, and promotes strong hair without stripping away the healthy oils.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
- Color Safe
- Flaky and Dry Scalp
