I'm Finally Embracing My Fine, Wavy Hair—These 15 Products Seriously Help

Valeriya Chupinina with wavy, brown hair

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Confession time: Mastering the art of hairstyling has always eluded me. Skincare? I nail it! Makeup? A breeze! But for some frustrating reason, making my hair look good has never been my forte. Until now, that is. Even though it took me close to 30 years, I recently discovered that my hair—surprisingly—has a lot of natural wave. Over the past year, I skipped the electric heat tools and let it air-dry, leading me to the revelation that there's some significant bounce to my mane, sans styling.

Excitingly, I was able to unlock a new world of styling possibilities, and ever since, I've become obsessed with getting the most beautiful, cascading waves as humanly possible. The real game changer? Finding the right products and routine to enhance and embrace my natural waves. Whether it's the perfect shampoo-and-conditioner duo or a good curl cream, I've tested a few dozen haircare products to really know what's best for this type of hair pattern.

Below, you'll find 15 of my favorite wavy-hair essentials—perfect for a newbie like me or a seasoned styling pro. Keep scrolling for all of the must-haves I highly recommend for anyone else trying to enhance their natural waves.