8 Best Shampoos For Curly Hair, According To The Experts

SheaMoisture Hair Mask

Dr. Ross Kopelman recommended this hair mask from SheaMoisture, noting that it will help heal your hair cuticles and allow products to more deeply penetrate the hair. This is exactly what we're looking for, since with low porosity hair, products have a hard time reaching your hair cuticles and fully absorbing. This will also help any breakage you might've gotten given your hair type!

Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner

This was another great leave-in recommended by Dr. Kopelman to help repair breakage and attract moisture. He says that it has glycerin and honey which both help your low porosity hair to really retain the moisture in a light, non-greasy way.

The Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo

If you're needing a bit of a deeper cleanse but have very sensitive hair, then this recommendation from Dr. Kopelman might be just what you're looking for! He let us know that this shampoo is thorough and effective, yet still gentle for any sensitive hair-types! According to his solid advice, you only need to use it once a month to remove any buildup that might be preventing your hair from being able to fully absorb moisture!

The Rootist AHA Pre-Shampoo

Lead Chemist and Head of R&D for The Rootist, Kseniya Popova, says that this pre-shampoo is great for the low porosity hair gals! She gave us great insight by saying, "This pre-shampoo treatment is fantastic for those with low porosity who want to target product build-up and excess oil. The alpha hydroxy acids glycolic acid and lactic acid and apple cider vinegar help to gently exfoliate without stripping natural, healthy oils that need to coat the hair."

BioBrew Fermented Strengthening Serum

Kseniya Popova also told us about this great strengthening serum from her company, The Rootist! She says that it is a great serum that has super nourishing ingredients like moringa oil, along with vitamin C that help to condition cuticles and boost hydration. And bonus! They added a heat-protecting active, for up to 450 degrees, that is super beneficial to low porosity hair when using hot tools like curling irons and hair dryers.

Strengthen Concentrated Shampoo and Conditioner

Kseniya also recommended this amazing shampoo and conditioner duo from her company that she says is great for low porosity hair. She explained that they help to cleanse the roots, scalp, and hair without causing damage or stripping moisture — exactly what you need for cleansing low porosity hair without stripping away all the natural oils and moisture excessively. Kseniya said, "It is necessary to strengthen low porosity hair fibers because they are prone to brittleness and breakage. The Strengthen Concentrated Shampoo contains yuzu ceramides and hydrolyzed proteins that will help to strengthen the hair fibers of low porosity hair. And the Strengthen Concentrated Conditioner contains coating emollients, such as coconut oil, acai oil, rice brand and passion fruit oils that lock in necessary moisture" This means that you'll really be able to lock in moisture, down to the root!

Pura D'or Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

We got a great recommendation from celebrity hairstylist, Clyde Haygood, when it comes to drier low porosity hair. He says this shampoo will be great because it infuses biotin, keratin and caffeine to boost hair health and shine in a lightweight formula. This mean it won't be too heavy or greasy, but still helping to retain moisture.

Pura D'or Hair Thinning Therapy

Dealing with hair thinningand low porosity? Well, hair expert Clyde Haygood has just the thing for you. He said this mask is one of his favorite products for how it hydrates the hair, targeting both hair thinning and low porosity. He also added, " Using a hair mask once a week is also a great way to strengthen strands and protect hair from heat styling damage. I also love that it’s free from harsh chemicals, hypo-allergenic, vegan and cruelty free which is ideal for all hair types." Sounds like just what we're looking for!

Ever since discovering the sheer magic of cream makeup (especially for crafting a super glowy look), the Undone Beauty Lip to Cheek Cream has become my #1 go-to. I’ve nearly used up all of the product that came in my first palette, but I definitely have a new one on-lock in my makeup bag when I run out entirely.

So, why cream blush? As much as I love powder blushes like the Wet n Wild Color Icon Blush (that still delivers really good color payoff), I find that cream blushes typically have a natural shiny sheen to them since they’re more fluid. I don’t rock with matte makeup much anymore, so this shininess is a must. I want to look hydrated and glowy – what more could a girl want? This Lip to Cheek Cream does it all for me.

My favorite part about this cream blush is that it’s wildly easy to use – no makeup brushes here, mama! I just dip a few fingertips into it and pat it on my face. This allows me to control the application and use it super quickly for touch-ups when I’m on-the-go. More than anything, it’s impressively opaque (but buildable), so I can customize my glow.

Another upside to the Undone Beauty Lip to Cheek Cream’s opaqueness is that I really don’t need to use a ton of product to achieve my intended look. I’ve truly beat up my current palette (just look at the state of that thing), but have had it in my rotation for honestly – and don’t come for me – a couple of years now. For a $12 makeup product, I’ve taken advantage of not only the quality, but the affordability, too.

I use the color Rosewood, which Undone Beauty describes as a “peachy red with warm undertones.” I find that the warmer side of this shade allows me to skip bronzer altogether, since it typically blends out to be a nice balance of both blush and bronzer. A blushy bronze tone, if you will! Of course, I can only speak for my light, very white skin tone, so I’m unsure how it would pay off on darker skin.

I can use the Undone Beauty Lip to Cheek Cream on bare, SPF-prepped skin or on top of my base makeup (tinted moisturizer, concealer, and a bit of setting powder), and it still has the same effect. When I use it on my bare skin, it melts so satisfyingly into my moisturizer and sunscreen and doesn’t look patchy at all.

I find that if I apply it over powder, I have to do a little bit (like, a tiny, tiny, tiny bit) of extra blending to make it look seamless. Regardless, I wear it every day and have not stopped obsessing.

The Lip to Cheek Cream is infused with coconut extract which feels very moisturizing, plus the formula is entirely vegan and cruelty free (always a nice bonus)! I don’t always use it on my lips, but when I do, I like to dab a little bit on, and it looks like the perfect natural wash. It’s just not always glossy like I like my lips to be!

The Final Verdict

Undone Beauty Lip to Cheek Palette

The Undone Beauty Lip to Cheek Cream is an absolute must-have if you’re looking for glowy makeup products. It’s easy to use and is highly customizable based on the amount of color you want on your cheeks. It’s the perfect compact to take on-the-go when you need a little extra oomph, and for $12, you really can’t beat it.

More Cream Blushes I Love

e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick

When I'm not dipping into the Undone Beauty blush, I have a few other cream blushes I like to use for a wash of color. First up is this stick from e.l.f., which is also super easy to use! This blend-able blush wears very lightweight on my skin, and I always enjoy the little boost of shimmer it provides. It's also only $5 and comes in a ton of different colors!

Glossier Cloud Paint

This Glossier blush is an OG of mine. Like the Undone Beauty blush, I only need to use a little bit of product to get a massive color payoff from the Cloud Paint. This color, Beam, suits me best, but Glossier provides a range of shades to find your perfect match. It's just $22 for 0.33 fluid ounces of product, which I find the value to be impeccable. I've carried this little tube around for years.

INC.redible Three Love Lip, Cheek & Eye Tint Stick

Finally, this $12 blush stick comes in clutch for a vibrant effect. I find that it isn't as opaque as the blushes I tend to use regularly, but it's a great product to keep in my purse for touch-ups throughout the day. You can also use this on your lips and eyelids – gotta love a 3-in-1!

During an appearance on The View on June 26, Letitia Wright expressed just how much the character of Shuri means to her. “Let’s just say I would like to continue with Shuri,” she says. “She’s one of my favorite characters. Such a blessing, honestly. I kid you not, I’m so grateful for her.”

While MCU movies like an unnamed fifth Avengers movie (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) are coming up, fans are also hoping to see Letitia return as Shuri in a third Black Panther movie. When The View's Sunny Hostin asks the actress about Black Panther 3, Letitia responds, “There’s a lot to, a lot to — a lot coming up.”

The cast of Black Panther 2 faced some challenges while making the movie. Lead actor Chadwick Boseman passed away from a private battle with colon cancer in 2020, and even after production on the film started, Letitia Wright faced an injury that delayed production for a few months.

Letitia says that remembering Chadwick helped her through recovery. “I thought a lot about his perseverance and his relentlessness just to keep going no matter what life was throwing at him," she says. "I just thought, like, ‘If my brother could make it, you know, I can get back on set and finish the job.’ So, I just carried that panther spirit with me.”