MY BEST AND WORST CURLY HAIR PRODUCTS OF 2023

Wrapping up 2023 with the Ultimate Curly Hair Award Show! 🏆 Join me as I unveil the winners in each category, from the Most Valuable Player/Product to the Best Brand of the year. Get ready for the highs, lows, surprises, and my personal favorites. Who took home the crown for Most Surprising and who fell short for Most Disappointing? Discover the innovation that stole the spotlight and the underrated gems that deserve all the love. Plus, find out which brand dominated my routine and the ultimate Best Brand of the year! 💁‍♀️💖 Dive into the curly hair world with me and let's celebrate a year of fabulous locks together! Also stay tuned for a MASSIVE GIVEAWAY💇‍♀️✨ #BestOf2023 #HairCareFavorites
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✨Most valuable player/product✨
Aveda nutriplenish night serum
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Living proof dry volume & text spray
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Dyson Supersonic
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✨Most surprising✨
Denman brush - didn't expect the come back -
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Virtue hair oil
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Permanent hair color/high lift base break
✨Most disappointing✨
bounce curl gloves
Bebonia extensions being one curl pattern
Airstrait that it cant do multiple styles
✨Most expensive favs✨
Dyson airwrap
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Aveda Botanical repair styling cream
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Aveda nutriplenish night serum
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✨Most affordable✨
That serum from UK✅
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Marc Anthony Bond Treatment
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Eva NYC 10-in-1 Primer for Fine Hair
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✨Underrated✨
Curlsmith new Frizz Control line
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Bounce curl smoothing brush
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✨Best dupe✨
Flax Seed Gel Video:
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Mark Anthony bonding line
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Eva NYC Shine mask dupe for JVN
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Nym for Curlsmith rehab salve
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✨Best innovation✨
Airwrap diffuser
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Tangle teezer double sided comb
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Bebonia Slip-On Curly Halo Extensions ✅
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✨My most used products this year✨
Aveda nutriplenish night serum✅
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Verb Curl Foaming Gel
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[@danawilderoder1762]

You are definitely my curly godmother. I'm an old lady who discovered your videos after i lost my sister, Amanda! I was heartbroken and so alone. I had been straightening my hair for years but my sis always loved my curly hair ( she was probably the only one who remembered them). So I've been on my curly(natural hair, I'm going gray too)journey for about 2yrs or more I'm still struggling (with my hair and my seester being gone) but you've helped me so much! Just wanted to give you a big thank you for all of this!! THANK YOU MEL & AMANDA!! Ya'll are so beautiful and fun. Cherish each other always and stay close to each other! Can't wait to see what's to come!! Really thank ya'll!!

[@EzgiGenc]

❤❤❤

[@user-dn8vt5zf5c]

❤

[@FairyUsagiTsukino]

❤

[@countrygirl6794]

💕

[@MsAuriauri]

sending you a big hug !

[@gracebellamy8082]

First off… that top.. SLAYYYYYY😍 omg

[@zafiro80]

Mel can you do a video for us curl gals who have gone naturally grey? With and without purple products. Went grey early and the struggle is real.

[@sprite65]

Yes, that's what I want to know too! I went to my natural gray about six years ago. I wash once a week and prefer to use a purple shampoo to keep my hair shiny and white. Then I question, when would I use a clarifying shampoo, etc. LOL

[@Jenloves780]

​@@sprite65Don't use drugstore purple shampoo actually maint purple shampoos are harsh on the scalp and "clarifying" shampoos are also harsh on the scalp using both could real havoc on your scalp. My scalp is now excessively oily and dried out my hair. Use a professional/salon shampoo for majority of washes and shampoo twice the second time use less lather. You don't need to use alot of the shampoo so it can last. Check out the Blowout Professor there is a correct way to wash your hair to get out all the buildup and not damage hair. I found him during my continuous journey to fix my hair and scalp. Also using harsh shampoo on your scalp can cause excess sebum like I said oily scalp which can lead to a yeast infection of scalp. I unfortunately am trying to get rid of one I used to much harsh purple shampoo then to top it off went to bed with wet head. I used to have such healthy hair. This situation is maddening. I also never realized how much work is involved trying get my curls to do what they used to.

[@lb8822]

I don't know what Mel says... I have Grey,and it is white around my face I use blue from matrix once a month. Rest of time lus. My hair is not yellowing and shiny. I clarifying once in a while with twist.

[@PlatinumCyGirl]

This would be useful as hell. I'm 36 and I think little bits of Gray's are coming out already by 33 or 34 not that I mind lol. But the texture seems difficult for me😮

[@seleniagregory6487]

I found your videos after I lost all of my hair due to chemo and it grew back 100% gray and suuuuper curly. I had no idea what to do with it so I kept using my turbans until I found you. Thank you for inspiring me to embrace my new locks.

[@coilsandcurls]

I have had clients who found me after their straight hair turned curly from chemo. This happens to many people. I hope you kicked cancers a$$💜

[@lignimejias]

My award goes out to you. I've tried this year to let my curls lose because of your videos. I still don't know how to know what kind of curls I have, but they are nice. They are just thinner than I'd like.

[@user-jl2ee7ly5b]

Honestly you helped me so much this year with finding my curls. I'm 13 and have fine 2c/ 3a curls and I have had a HUGE struggle finding product (i'm the only one in my family with long curly hair). My hair was always going wavy after a day or two after washing but now I can go 4-5 days with my hair curly! Love your videos and hope you keep posting!!!

[@christinog742]

Thanks for this ❤

[@moonlightgaming_4]

Thanks for posting!! Love the content❤❤

[@user-mt7jc9hb3x]

LOVED THIS THANKS!

[@marielaarosemenadeluna1957]

Hola Mel, yo acostumbro a escribirte en español porque se me hace más fácil, soy una señora mayor con cabello 3a y 3b de porosidad y densidad medias y tus consejos me han enseñado mucho sobre como manejar mi cabello y estoy muy feliz por eso. Gracias por todo lo que haces por nosotras y sigue así que eres una bella persona con mucho amor para dar.😊

[@lisahernandez4238]

This was so fun! Love that you covered different price points and multi purpose items!! ❤

[@cookingwithdomenica1747]

Started watching you during the pandemic and learned so much on how to finally take care of my curls.

[@anitagabriele7485]

Yay!!! So happy for this video😊. Love you Mell❤

[@anarey-oktay2683]

Those micro-fiber towels are on my Christmas list!!! Thanks for bringing them back!

[@tinacross9055]

Thank you for this wonderful ❤

[@auroramoore2161]

Mell!!! You be looking good, girl!!!💖😍

[@jodywagner7760]

Love this awards format this year, and also really love your lip color.

[@bp7077]

Love it. ❤ thank you

[@daniellamontbalta4820]

I really love your videos! I have always struggled with my hair, thanks to you my curls are perfect:)❤

[@paolaav22]

Love this!!!!❤❤❤

[@zp58]

Awesome information! 🎉

[@samsonm310]

You guide me through my whole curl journey! I love your micro-fiber towels.

[@julic123]

I love your videos and how original you are. Those edits at the end are my fav! Keep it up

[@katibenzer4508]

I love this video and the format was great. You definitely are a great host. ❤

[@jamieschove2385]

Happy Texture Thursday! I'm Jamie and I have blonde, fine, shoulder length hair with several different curl patterns ranging from 2b to 3b. I'm so excited about the hair towels.. immediately added to my amazon wishlist.

[@guitarsz]

amazing episode thanks!

[@karenkwarcinski124]

I’m so glad to have discovered you today! In my (imaginary) awards show, you have swept all categories. Congratulations!

[@sherryroy2916]

You are fantastic! Thank you for all your guidance!

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Thursday!! Love the video as usual!! You look fabulous also!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@gladyswj9968]

You look absoultely gorgeous Mell. Thanks for all that you do for all textures -- curls, coils, and kinks. Happy Holidays.

[@beeanca_curls_beauty]

Loved this video so much, amazingly done! ❤

[@adrianamachado2229]

Love these ❤

[@renalatempa9568]

I've learned so much from you! Thank you so much.

[@abbyopala]

happy texture thursday!!! I absolutely love your videos, i have been a fan since you started the channel and you have really helped me through the beginning years of my curly hair journey.

[@jenniferknox5654]

Love your favorites video. Please keep doing them!

[@bluefroggy99]

Your video using the air straight was my introduction to you. I’ve learned so much and am so grateful for all of the knowledge you share. I’ve recently started embracing my waves and curls and they get better every wash day. Thank you for all you do🥰

[@susanlandry3110]

You are hysterical and informative! Great job! Keep the fun videos coming!

[@taylorosterhuber9181]

I'M SO EXCITED 💞

[@user-gc5uh6lj1t]

Thanks can’t wait to try some of these!

[@heatherthreadgill5095]

Wonderful video, as always ❤️

[@bluefroggy99]

I love the awards show format! I’d love to see more!

[@MarilynSmith-qj5ru]

I loved this Mell….and your smile is gorgeous!

[@EliseLaurenSpringer]

I love this hairstyle. You look amazing!

[@mariepaulelory2464]

Thank you Mel ! My name is Marie, 2b curls on long coloured hairs (quite new in my curly hair journey, I have been straightening my hair during more than 30 years! And you have been involuntarily my support in this journey 😊). My struggle was to be able to not have too many knots on my hair since I am not brushing them everyday anymore. My 2 main products to save me are the Virtue healing oil (so happy it’s a winner for you too) as well as Moroccanoil Elixir de réparation

[@rlnguizado]

I agree. Your microfiber towel is the best!

[@thesleevednana]

Your VERB curl foam is a game changer! LOVE it!

[@user-it1jc8ik8c]

I’m so happy you included the new Curl Smith Frizz products. They are winners in my curly world! I used to really struggle with frizz, but no more since starting these products! Sad they didn’t win, (they win in my world), but just so happy they were nominated! I love your videos! My curly life is amazing since you became a part of it. I thank you and my curls thank you!

[@ruthannpaquette339]

❤ this. You are my Friday routine. I come to your channel to get advise Plus you always get a giggle out of me.

[@marsmccrossan]

I have 3a curls that I’m growing from a pixie into a bob, and I’m currently so close to Mell’s length! I’m so excited to start playing with my hair again. This is my 2023 curly Unwrapped. Most valuable player/product: aveda nutriplenish leave in. This always gives my hair the hydration I need and protects it from damage, and it’s super lightweight. I love it so much. Most surprising: innersense I create definition foam. I didn’t think I was going to like this, because I usually don’t like foams, but baby does this have HOLD! And it’s lightweight and smells great. Most disappointing: ecoslay orange marmalade gel. Almost no hold for me, my curls dropped after a couple hours, I was really disappointed. Most expensive fave :my Dyson. Enough said. Most affordable: treluxe Best innovation : Starting to use hairspray on my hair. I use hard hold hairspray on my hair before I diffuse and flexible hold after I scrunch out the crunch. I’ve best using L’Oreal elnett hairsprays and it’s been such a game changer for the longevity of my set. Most used products: aveda nutriplenish leave in and innersense I create definition foam. I have used them almost every washday for months. Most used brand overall : innersense. They have nothing I’ve tried that I’ve ever even disliked. It’s expensive, but so so worth it. Best brand: innersense I hope everyone has a wonderful winter season!

[@faeriesmak]

I love the Innersense gel. It’s so sticky!

[@marsmccrossan]

@@faeriesmakme too! My curls last several days without a refresh!

[@kreazza]

Yes great idea. Let's all post here our top so we have more great products recommendations. And also wishlist 🎉❤ happy holidays curlies! And mell, thanks for everything, since I am watching you people are stopping me on the street to compliment my hair!!!!

[@hunlybunlyable]

Hey Mell You have been my go to girly for curly hair advice, tips, knowledge, etc. since I found your channel ! I am always impressed when I watch your videos on how eloquent you are! You have a natural teaching ability that comes out in your lovely personality! One of my favorite products that I have purchased is the AG recoil curl cream, which I found out about from watching you:). I also really like the VERB styling foam you helped create. Easy to apply, not to heavy, conditioning, and has a soft hold that my hair loves! Thank you for all that you do and have done for all the curly girlys out there:)

[@sophiaaloeristok]

Your smile IS GORGEOUS ❤❤

[@MargaritaHernandez-ok8yo]

always a pleasure to watch you. you have such a smart way of analyzing products. i love that even though you have such a great experience with the hair extensions you do realize that they don’t have one for all hair types….something intricate you saying. thanks for doing this video. p.s i think AG care should be on your list of most used brands as well.

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy texture Thursday!! Hope you’re having a great day. Love the video and you ❤❤❤❤

[@Purple-Rae]

Thanks Mel for all your videos. You have provided many products to try for my own curly, frizzy hair. Happy New Year!

[@Veve1014]

I started my curl journey and you came up, I bought the foaming gel and it’s been my favorite so far, it’s the only thing that hold my 2c-3a curls. My other HG is the NYM and the No.7 bonding oil, such a great way to scrunch out the crunch.

[@MasonRogers-kp2ye]

I have curls exactly like yours and it has been so helpful to have all the guidance that you have given over the years my hair would not look the way it does without you I’m so grateful that you made me love my hair! And if I had to choose a few of my favorite products and tools I would choose the aveda nutriplenish serum, the Eva nyc 10 in one hair mask and the olaplex 4c shampoo these always work for me and make my hair look amazing I have a little bit of an oily scalp which I why I also love the living proof dry shampoo to help extend my wash days! My favorite brand and most used products have to be from olaplex and aveda as well as Eva nyc because they are so affordable! My newest product that I have just started using and love is the curlsmith in shower style fixer I love the hold it gives to my hair! Thanks so much for your videos and all the tips and tricks from over the years that have helped me transform my hair!

[@darianbenton4223]

I love this and now that your towel is on Amazon that’s amazing I remember when it sold out last time I was so sad!

[@sandrafernandez3839]

You look gorgeous! Wow stunning

[@Essiree]

Loved! Can’t wait to try some of these products. I have super dry, frizzy, color treated hair and I’m on my journey to better looking, healthier hair!

[@lorivanunen652]

Hi Mel! I have silver loose curls that are very fine. and I have trouble maintaining definition until the next wash day. I always enjoy watching your videos and getting reviews and recommendations.

[@dcrom7527]

This was a great video! You chopped your hair just after I did - so all the short hair tips have been so appreciated! I totally agree that the Denman brush is a short curly hair girls perfect stying brush. And your microfiber towel is magic! My most underrated product is also super affordable - Cake Beauty Curl Friend Defining Cream. I have fine fairly tight curls that turn out so soft with this stuff. Bought on a fluke and love it! Thanks again!

[@tiamarie636]

Giiirl your hair and makeup is slay!

[@nelic.2521]

That white top is to die for!,😍 you look amazing

[@ellencrane7084]

I've been watching your videos for a long time, fellow Canadian! My hair is mostly 2C wave sometimes some 3A curl and my absolutely favorite thing this year has been the Olaplex 4C shampoo. I never in my life thought I would love a shampoo of all things, but I love this stuff. I actually invested in it after your video about what we should invest our money in and your suggestion was a good shampoo was a better investment than a conditioner... girl was right!!

[@paigekpugliese5788]

So informative and you crack me the hell up 😂

[@aishaiberti4632]

Hi Mell, first of all I want this type of video every year, it's an amazing idea and so entertaining. Second of all you look so good in this video. I just want to thank you to gave me a guide to follow to learn how to embrace my curls, I went to the straight era and then I learnt, especially from you how to take care of my natural hair. My hair are bleached af and I have colorful hair, but because I learned how to introduce protein and balance them with moisture I'm still not bold😂 I don't really use so many product, my holy grail is Shea moisture and recently I added a Garnier line to add more protein

[@sophiaaloeristok]

I love curly award videos!! Honestly not alot of surprises!! Lots of tried and true ❤

[@Lori-ic9rt]

Loved this video! Thank you for all super helpful information, you have helped my curls and my self esteem! I’m so thankful to you, keep up the great work!

[@kimzimmerman3958]

I truly loved this video! Very helpful and informative besides so much fun! Thanks for doing this I really appreciated the categories and products so much fun!

[@user-fe6ur5rb2b]

Hi Mel, my name is Deb, and I found your channel when my hair texture changed from straight to wavy/curly due to hormone changes from perimenopause in 2020. I was struggling with how to take care of this new hair texture and always looked like a frizzy sea hag. I don't really know how to categorize my curls but when I use the denman brush I get these pretty ringlets. My hair is a little shorter than Amanda's hair. I have learned so much from you on products which I never had to use before and how to dry my hair. My most underrated product is the microfiber towel by the perfect haircare. My most used product is alligator clips when I refresh my hair. I put hairspray on them and use them to hold my bangs up and to help the huge cowlick on the backside of my crown to properly dry in place. Thank you for all the tips I have learned fro you and Amanda. No more frizzy sea hag for me! 😂

[@coilsandcurls]

Ugh! Those peri & menopause changes are torture. I'm in menopause now and I've been curly for 57 years but all those changes to my curls were very upsetting and I'm a hairdresser, too. Lol!

[@salsapr54]

love the towel you have made me look beautiful with my curls looking fabulous

[@janineowens8327]

Found some new products to try!!

[@bobbijo1313]

Great video. Now i have a hair wish list.

[@nisc1091]

Thank you so much Mel for all the info u always provide the curl community, you have been a great help in my journey. I have been wanting to try Aveda for some time now but not able to afford. I have tried some of the other products you have recommended before and one of my favs i use regularly r shampoo from Olaplex n cream from Eva NY. I tried Kristin Ess scalp scrub and shampoo n what a waste of $ not buying again

[@Clau776]

I love your hair do!! ❤

[@liannesiegel217]

Really fun video! So many products I was unaware of, now looking forward to trying.

[@Larea81]

My winning products this year have been your Curl Foaming Gel and Miribel Naturals Flaxseed Gel! They help me refresh my fine, wavy/curly, gray hair better than anything else I have tried so far. ❤️

[@crystalramos6250]

Loved the award show 🎉❤

[@charlenebonner5744]

Love watching your videos I am 56 and just learned how to do my curls 2 years ago with your help I would have to say my most favorite is the verb curl gel that you helped create😊❤

[@angamzify]

Mel, you look so pretty in this video!!! I've been following you for years now and I just love your attitute, your content! You make me love my hair more and more and not be scared to embrace my curls. THANK YOU!!! Wishing you a successful end of year and 2024!!!!

[@sarahpalacios2931]

Hi Mel, I absolutley love your videos I always find them so informative so thank you so mich for taking the time to help others on their curly hair journey! My name is Sarah I have long hair with I bleieve 3a curls! This year my parents were able to get me the dyson diffuser and it has completly changed my life! I feel so much more confident in my own skin, if my hairs lookin fabulous i feel fabulous! I also really love the aveeda products! I use them in my hair super frewuently and i alwayd feel like they help my hairs health and to look its best! Although I have been wanting to try the verb foam gel! I've always wanted to find a one product routine and when i saw your resutls I couldn't believe my eyes! I've also always wanted to try the microfiber towel however I consider myself very lucky and very grateful to have what I have and so with new techniques I always experiemnt to see the best curly hair routine and products! This is a lot so if you've read all of this, I wanted to thank you so much for everything you've helped me with throguh my journey! :)

[@belajanum2008]

Merry Christmas Mel. I am a curly girl but unfortunately in the small community (1200) . I have been looking for products for my hair and I find it so hard. I am 55 and used to colour my hair for many years. I am now embracing my greys and almost have all the colour out of it. I am a 2c and have a short Bob similar as yours. I love your hair. ❤

[@jlr_92]

A hair tutorial for this beautiful hairstyle that looks so gorgeous on you please😊❤

[@fieryrouge]

Happy Holidays. You will have to put this on the list for an annual video. Great concept. Amanda, you should do your own version as I would be curious to know thoughts as you have different texture.

[@jessg.829]

I loved this award show so much! Better than the Oscars!!! Thanks for all you do for the curly community! 🥰

[@christapenman4240]

Great video!! So glad to see Aveda featuring more. I would love if you could do more aveda product reviews

[@annikahburnham6489]

I have a short curly bob, fine hair but I have a lot of it! My go to that I’ve discovered this year is the Curlsmith Feather Light Styling Lotion (I’m pretty sure that’s what it’s called). It’s lightweight and just gives me so much moisture and longevity! Plus curlsmith products just smell AMAZING. Thank you Mell for all you do!

[@magichoneylife]

Happy Holidays! My name is Jill Noel and have watched you for several years! I have layered medium length fine hair that is wavy and curly. I just had more layers cut into my hair earlier this week! Moisture is very important because I live in Arizona, in the dry desert! My favorite products that I have used so far are As I Am Leave-In Conditioner and Shea Moisture Shampoo bars. I loved this video! Thank you, Mell! 🌟 ✨️

[@gailbennett7105]

Hi Mell! Your smile is beautiful!! Just like you! Love this type video

[@ninfazzurra]

heeeyyy this hairstyle is great and looks great on you!!!

[@mweireter]

Hi Mell! I discovered your channel last winter & have been following you ever since, so thanks to you, 2023 has been a year of me falling in love with my hair again after getting burned out from many years of CGM. ❤️ My hair is medium texture, high porosity, 3B/3Cish. I had a bob a lot like Mell’s for years but in 2023 I’ve been growing it out (Mell & I have been on opposite hair journeys, haha) & I feel like I’ve been able to go long again in a HEALTHY way thanks to all I’ve learned here! MVP: A tie between AG Re:coil & Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave-In Conditioner- these show up in my wash day routines most often for sure! Re:coil is for when I know the weather forecast will leave me limp by day 3 & I need to retain that bouncy curl structure. The Blueberry Bliss leave-in is super moisturizing in the winter especially but has a bit of protein too, which my hair loves! Most surprising: Curlsmith Multi-Tasking Conditioner. How did they do this?? It really IS a great rinse-out, leave-in, AND deep conditioner, and it’s one of my favorites of all 3! I figured I would like it but I was not prepared to fall in love. CURLSMITH Y’ALL ARE WIZARDS. Most disappointing: I can’t really think of one for this… some products this year haven’t been as successful as others, but even those have taught me something about my hair. Most expensive fave: Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold gel. Amazing for summertime when it’s crazy humid- but I’m calling it the MOST expensive because my hair seems to want a lot of it 😭 Most affordable: Aussie Miracle Curls Curl Refresher. One of my faves on frizzy days- it’s just the right amount of hold. Underrated: Curlsmith In-Shower Style Fixer. Hear me out: this gel doesn’t seem to get the love because it’s SO intense, but I’ve found that it’s my best gel for spot-fixing curls on refresh days. I always water it down quite a bit, & since I’m using it JUST for spot-checks, I’ve made a travel-size tube last for ages. Best innovation: Tangle Teezer Scalp Exfoliator & Massager. Probably not innovative to EVERYONE but innovative to me! I was skeptical about this, but I use it every time I shampoo & it feels GOOOOD, & makes my hair & scalp feel so clean. I think it’s even helping me grow healthier hair! My most used products this year: Curlsmith Multi-tasking conditioner, Maui Moisture Curl Quench conditioner (my other go-to conditioner when I need extra moisture, I’ve been using this for years & it still works great for me), Melanin Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend (which I haven’t found a place yet to mention but is definitely my favorite hair oil) Most used brand overall: Curlsmith! I keep finding more stuff to try from them & it’s all been GREAT. Best brand: Curlsmith!

[@vanessamurphy111]

I just used my NEW supersonic Dyson diffuser and OMG! What a game changer! Like --- WHAT? It was a simple refresh on day 5 and got so much more definition and lift, it's AMAZING! My husband scored the BIG ONE getting me this for xmas. THANK YOU!!!! Mel - a HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU for all your videos- I've learned so much from you.

[@browneyelady6726]

The mittens take first place . Funny .. You are so enjoyable to watch. 😁🤗

[@eliseraifman4766]

Love you with bangs. I just had my hairstylist sister cut my just past my shoulder length hair into a curly shag with bangs, although my bands are much finer than yours but still love it. I’ve been using Lus products and I personally love them. I have though changed to using your brush styling method and my hair is even better. Also purchased the Aveda overnight serum and love that too. Thanks for all your tips and tricks and being the informative and funny girl that you are! Teeth look beautiful!

[@venusjunebug1058]

The first Ultimate Curly Hair Award Show hosted by Mel was a hit.The nominees were well presented and earned top billing. Congratulation to all the winners. Thank you Manes by Mel. Looking forward to seeing the awards again next year.

[@Genevieve88]

Thank you for this! ❤ I’m loving the Aveda scalp solutions. I have coarse hair that’s 2a/b. And I love Be Curly by Aveda as well. A new product I’m loving is the defining foam by Innersense!

[@bluefroggy99]

I’m planning on getting a Dyson at the end of May thanks to your glowing reviews. I can’t wait!

[@maryneedham419]

Your Curls look gorgeous omg I love your hair you're looking stunning Mel

[@sweetiepie174]

The product that has worked wonders for me this year in the FOAM DEF from the doux, love it!

[@rondawiebe1505]

I would LOVE those extensions in grey/white type 3. I would so use them! Great info as always.