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The road of denial can take many forms. For those who choose to fight their hair's naturally curly texture, the path can include standing, biweekly blowout appointments, purposeful avoidance of tropical vacations, and a lifetime of practice mastering the chignon. The only real solution, of course, is acceptance -- to live sans hair censorship (or, at the very least, to let curls free on occasion). To help those in denial accept a more natural look, VIOLET GREY turned to hairstylist Christian Wood. Wood has spent years encouraging clients like Thandie Newton, Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Richie to eschew the straight and narrow, and this curl whisperer knows what it takes to keep corkscrews in shape.

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Curly hair is prone to dryness, so choose a hydrating shampoo and conditioner.

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Urban Moisture Shampoo - Size: 10.14

SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR

Urban Moisture Shampoo - Size: 10.14

$55.00
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“Mix almond oil into a treatment mask for an extra dose of moisture,” Wood says. Do this a couple of times a week for best results.

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Curl Mask

Holy Curls

Curl Mask

$45.00
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A cream helps curls retain their shape. Disperse it from mid-length to the ends

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Eclat Naturel Nourishing and Protective Styling Cream - Size: 1.7 oz

Leonor Greyl

Eclat Naturel Nourishing and Protective Styling Cream - Size: 1.7 oz

$46.00
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Dry oil provides added nourishment and tames flyaways. Combine with a lightweight cream in your hands before applying. You can use these no matter what your hair type [is], but if you have fine hair or a loose wave, use sparingly.

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The Hair Oil

Augustinus Bader

The Hair Oil

$60.00
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Finish with an added dose of moisture. “A simple shine mist will make fine hair glisten without weighing it down, while a heavier serum or oil is better for thicker or coarser hair,” Wood says.

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Reflective Shine Hairspray

R+Co Bleu

Reflective Shine Hairspray

$38.00
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Properly styled curly hair can make it to a day and beyond, Wood says. “Simply dampen hair with water, spritz with leave-in conditioner and then run your fingers through it to fake a just-washed feeling.”

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The Leave-In Conditioner

Crown Affair

The Leave-In Conditioner

$48.00
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