29 Black-Owned Hair Products in 2023 That'll Level Up Your Wash-Day Routine

If your curls are thirsty for an everyday gloss that'll define and smooth your hair without feeling heavy (sans silicones!), you need to add this lightweight gloss to your routine. Pre-poo, give your scalp a nice massage with the oil, or you can also smooth it over your ends (wet or dry!) to add a lil' shine and moisture.

This top-rated curl-defining gel has reviewers swarming to praise its goodness. The slew of moisturizing oils (see: almond, baobab, pear) and shea butter give the formula its famous thick and rich consistency that magically won't leave any crunchiness or flaking. The best way to apply it, IMO? Freshly out of the shower. Rake it through your wet hair in sections, re-wet each as you go, and then either airy-dry it or diffuse it.

If you've been struggling with hair loss or thinning, minoxidil—the active ingredient in Rogaine proven to promote hair growth—and rosemary oil were both clinically tested on people who struggle with genetic androgen-related hair loss. The study found similar efficacy between the two. Mielle—a wonderful Black-owned haircare brand—created its best-selling rosemary hair-growth oil that flies off shelves due to its power to encourage longer, healthier hair.

Take care of your curls and scalp all in one go with this stimulating herbal cleanser. With a cocktail of ingredients that includes olive oil and coconut oil, it gently cleanses without stripping. Plus, thanks to the menthol in the cleanser, you'll get that cool, minty, and refreshing feeling on your scalp while the formula removes product buildup.

The combo of mango and shea butter in this Black-owned hair product makes it smell good enough to eat (please don't do that, though) while also infusing your hair with much-needed moisture. You can also use this non-greasy butter a couple of different ways: Work it through your hair when your curls are feeling rough, or use it to seal your two-strand twists.

When avocado and almond come together, they basically act like a hair power couple. The two MVP ingredients in this sulfate-free shampoo join forces to deposit moisture into your curls and cleanse your hair without leaving it heavy, crunchy, or oily.

You're not going to get a full-on lather with this milky hair cleanser, but don't get confused—it's still putting in work. The cleanser deposits a creamy, lightweight mixture onto your hair that's packed with argan oil, aloe vera juice, and lemon tea tree oil. The result is silky, clean, and healthy hair that you won't be able to stop playing with.

Whether you wear your natural hair out in a fro or you keep your curls tucked under a protective style, you've probably dealt with a dry, itchy scalp. This Black-owned scalp serum won't just get rid of those flakes—it'll repair and hydrate your scalp too. The lightweight blend of aloe vera, jojoba oil, and peppermint oil soothes and calms inflammation, and the nozzle applicator helps you reach every single inch of your roots.

Y'all, I am in love with this hair oil. It hits the sweet spot when it comes to my moisturizing hair—it's feather-light, so it doesn't leave a slick coat of grease on my curls, but it's also extremely hydrating, taking my texture from dry and rough to smooth and silky. The secret ingredient in this Black-owned hair product is manketti nut oil—it's filled with antioxidants and fatty acids that help add shine and moisture to your curls.

Don't let the name fool you—this Black-owned hair product is more than just a detangler. The calming and hydrating blend of oat milk and aloe vera allow the formula to work as a moisture-boosting curl refresher and a smoothing leave-in conditioner.

When it glides onto your hair and seeps deep into the cuticle, this deep conditioner can transform dull and parched hair. The formula is made up of a concoction of natural ingredients: raw honey, jojoba oil, and olive oil. And when they come together in this deep conditioner, you're left with hair that's shinier, bouncier, and healthier.

This head wrap is legit a life-saver, especially in those moments when your wash and go ends up looking more like a wash and...no. It comes in handy when you're in a pinch or when you have to hop on a Zoom call in five minutes. Just wrap it around your hairline, and it'll instantly pull your hair (and you) together.

Thanks to a blend of oils and honey, this leave-in conditioner will have your curl pattern popping. From Tracee Ellis Ross' haircare brand, this product gives you a light, non-crunchy hold while also locking in moisture and keeping unwanted flyaways at bay.

I know it seems super ~extra~ to use a silk scrunchie, but trust me when I say it's worth it. The slippery texture of this fancy hair tie reduces breakage by cutting down on the tension typically caused by regular ol' black elastics. Plus, you won't get that annoying-ass hair dent that's usually associated with hair ties.

This might be a curl cream, but it brings conditioner-level moisture to your hair while also adding shine and definition. You can thank the shea butter, jojoba seed oil, and avocado oil in the formula for that. This Black-owned hair product is rich (not heavy), meaning you can use it to create everything from Bantu knots to twist-outs.

Detangling your hair can go downhill real fast. One second, you're running a brush through your curls; the next second, you're caught on a massive knot of hair that eventually ends up circling the drain. Thankfully, this Black-owned hair brush is here to help you avoid any mid-shower hair emergencies. The wide bristles on this detangling brush work with your hair, not against it, and gently rid your hair of any tangles and knots.

If you need to push off wash day a little bit longer and your curls are dying of thirst, hit them with a spritz of this reviving tonic. The conditioning combo of shea butter and aloe vera brings bounce, adds just the right amount of hold to keep your curls at attention, and leaves your hair with a refreshing scent.

From swirls to swoops to waves, this edge styler alone can lay your baby hairs in ways that your old toothbrush could only dream of. The 3-in-1 tool has a comb to smooth out your edges, boar bristles to swoop them into any shape you want, and a pointed tip to add any finishing touches.