It was during the pandemic that I started taking my hair-care routine seriously. As I began to do research, I figured finding the best curly hair products would be a done deal. I thought I could poll all my friends, look at every trending TikTok, and read every article to somehow find the formulas that would transform my hair in a quick use. That defined curls, reduced frizz, and improved hydration were just one wash day away. But one hair styling session turned into another. Weeks, months, even years passed; the hair-care drawer in my bathroom overflowing. I had managed to test all the bestsellers, some good, some great, a few “game-changing.” Yes, my hair started to look better than ever: juicy, defined, strengthened, and moisturized, but rather than feeling satisfied, I was left with the overarching feeling that my quest to the best would never end.Vogue’s Favorite Curly-Hair ProductsBest Mask: Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask with Hyaluronic Acid, $42Best Shampoo: Innersense...
