Giving your curls the TLC that they deserve often feels like a full-time job.

No curl is the same, but there are certain ingredients that cater tocurly hair.

Haircare brandSevenchampionsjojoba oil,argan oil, andglycerinas curl-friendly ingredients, and they’re not alone.

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Permindbodygreen, jojoba naturally hydrates and strengthens hair (especially when added to conditioner).

The outlet also recommends using argan oil as a hair mask to reduce split ends.

According toHealthline, glycerin’s benefits are universal and works for every hair bang out.

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But with the good comes the not so great.

There are haircare ingredients that don’t serve your curls, and can damage your hair.

That’s one of many ingredients that can do more damage than good.

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Byrdierecommends avoiding products containing parabens because they can cause inflammation and irritation.

It can alsodisrupt your hormones.

For naturalistas, skip fragrance and mineral oil-based products

Haircare isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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The haircare industry constantly shuts women with natural hair out of the conversation.

Peppermint and lavender are two essential oils thatHealthlineclaims can promote rapid hair growth.

Natural hair blogNaturally Curlyreaffirms mineral oil’s damaging properties, and adds that it can weigh curly hair down.

Thecurly girl methodoffers tried and true guidelines to keeping your hair clean and voluminous.

Instead, it prioritizes cleansing conditioners and air-drying your curls.