The haircare system was brought to life in Lorraine Massey’s wildly popular book Curly Girl: The Handbook. It has become quite the sensation in recent years thanks to thousands of before and after photos posted to social media by devout followers showing just what kind of magic the Method (paired with Curly Girl Method products) can work. A huge focus of the program is finding Curly Girl–approved products and learning which haircare ingredients to avoid and which hair-nourishing ingredients to use instead. If you want to get in on the Curly Girl Method, it’s critical that you do your homework first. Buy the book, join the dedicated Facebook groups, learn the lingo, and then get on your path to more defined curls by purchasing a few Curly Girl Method products. Want a little help? Here are a few haircare goodies you can stock your bathroom with to give you better hair tomorrow and for the rest of your life. RELATED: 6 Reasons to Wear Your Hair Curly

  1. Suave Essentials Conditioner in Tropical Coconut. To buy: $6; amazon.com.
  2. Not Your Mother’s Naturals Tahitian Gardenia Flower & Mango Butter Curl Defining Conditioner. To buy: From $11; amazon.com.
  3. Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Conditioner. To buy: $7; amazon.com.
  4. Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Conditioner. To buy: $7; amazon.com.
  5. Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel. To buy: From $9; amazon.com.
  6. Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel. To buy: $6; amazon.com.
  7. Garnier Fructis Style Curl Treat Shaping Jelly. To buy: $7; amazon.com.
  8. LA Looks Extreme Sport Alcohol-Free Hair Gel. To buy: $8; amazon.com. RELATED: 5 Must-Know Rules for Styling Second-Day Hair
  9. Pantene Pro-V Rose Water Shampoo. To buy: $10; amazon.com.
  10. Yes To Cucumbers Colour Protect Shampoo. To buy: $12; amazon.com.
  11. L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Volume Shampoo. To buy: $5; amazon.com.
  12. Shea Moisture Curl and Shine Shampoo. To buy: $6; amazon.com. RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About the Curly Girl Method
  13. Curly Girl Microfiber Hair Towel. To buy: $15; amazon.com.
  14. Bed Head Curls in Check Diffuser Hair Dryer. To buy: $34; amazon.com.
  15. Onedor Wide Tooth Wooden Comb. To buy: $12; amazon.com.