Dry hair? No problem.

Perhaps the biggest struggle of being natural is keeping your kinks and curls moisturized.

The reason is because unlike straight hair, nutrients can't travel a straight path from root to ends with curly and coily hair. Instead, they have to go through somewhat of a maze of loops and spirals, sometimes stopping before making it to the end.

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But there is hope, my coily-headed friends. The BuzzFeed 5-Day Natural Hair Challenge is here to get your curls POP. PIN!

To help every naturalista get healthier, more moisturized hair, BuzzFeed consulted with several natural hair-care professionals for their best tips and tricks.

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Incorporating these simple practices into your natural hair-care routine will make for more moisturized and easier to manage curls and coils. Each step should only take you one to three minutes — with the exception of shampooing and protective styling, which could take one to two hours depending on the thickness of your hair. The best part of the BuzzFeed 5-Day Natural Hair Challenge is that it literally works for anyone with natural hair, no matter the texture!

Here's everything you'll need for the challenge:

1. Sulfate-free shampoo
2. Leave-in conditioner
3. A satin hair scarf
4. A moisture-rich styling product
5. Curl refresher
6. A penetrating natural oil
7. Applicator bottle

Click the links to see which products our BuzzFeed Beauty Editor Essence Gant actually uses and loves!

Lauren Zaser For Buzzfeed Life / Jon Premosch / Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed

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