If you're up for it, there are some Youtubers I've come across with tips on caring for natural hair. They have what would seem to be good suggestions for processes and products (clearly, idk, since I can't test them lol). This one comes to mind: Melshary Love-Arias I hear really good things about SheaMoisture and Carol's Daughter stuff, though.
Shea Moisture line has products for natural curls. Not sure if you're looking for detangler, shampoo, conditioner etc but they should have something that works
Do you know what type of curls she has? My old rm had super curly hair and once we ID'd her curl type it was easier for her to look up advice for that particular curl pattern
Shea Moisture and Carol's Daughter have some really good stuff. I'm just not sure what kind of products I should use besides a leave-in cream/conditioner because there are so many different products with different names and I don't know what's necessary. For shampoo and conditioner I buy cheaper stuff as long as it doesn't have sulfates... Right now I have Renpure shampoo and idk what conditioner, is a big blue bottle I got at TJ Maxx I have no idea about curl types
Definitely check out some youtubers then - it'll help you figure out how to take care of her hair. I do know that there's a lot of gel, conditioner, and coconut oil used a lot of the time. This may help too! Curly Hair Types Chart. What type of hair do I have? | CURLS
Curly haired friend says to get her a Deva cut as well (it's a curly hair method and they also have product). "Deva cuts (the method of cutting curly hair that I always get) do wonders for all kinds of curls. I've had a couple friends with natural ethnic type hair like that who have sworn by it. It's great for that kind of hair in particular because they cut the hair curl by curl while dry and in its natural shape instead of wetting it first so that it's weighed down and not natural. I don't even use shampoo, I massage a little bit of light silicone-free conditioner into my scalp to loosen up the dirt and oil and then rinse it out. Silicone free products are key because they rinse out with just water without having to use shampoo"
Doing some research on that now and it's led me to a site all about curly hair cutting, styling, and treatment
Mine costs $42 and that includes a tip - if I want a trim. If I cut a lot of length off its a trillion dollars
If you do the Deva cut thing, they're cutting and shaping each curl, so it is way more expensive. Friend says her cuts last 3-4 months and cost ~$100 including tip
I'd pay that easily. I know with how curly hers is, and the fact that it has a lot of broken ends especially in the back, I'm worried that the trillion is what I will pay
I rarely cut my hair because it cost an arm and a leg (even if it's just a trim!) especially if you get stuck with a poor stylist (happened last time I cut my hair). The girl was in such a hurry she took "short cuts" to cut my hair
OMG I am now even more thankful for my hairdresser. I get my hair cut and it is $17 (before tip). Bless my hairdresser because I have to get it cut every 5 weeks to maintain my hairstyle. I would never be able to afford it otherwise!! And this isn't just a trim! That's a full hair cut! My mom gets hers cut and colored by the same lady I go to and spends I think $40 (before tip) total.