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  • Front label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Anti-Breakage Moisture Retention Shampoo, formulated to gently cleanse and remove Chébé masque granules while preserving natural oils.
    Back label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Anti-Breakage Moisture Retention Shampoo, showcasing ingredients and directions for reducing breakage and prepping hair for styling.

    African Chebe Anti-Breakage Moisture Retention Shampoo

    Starting at $12.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Anti-Breakage Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, enriched with Chébé powder, shea butter, and castor oil to nourish and restore hair health.
    Anti-Breakage Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner- Winner of the Ebony Beauty & Grooming Awards in 2022.

    African Chebe Anti-Breakage Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner

    Starting at $13.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Braid & Twist-Out Strengthening Crème, infused with Chébé powder and cocoa butter for frizz-free, high-definition twist-outs and braids.
    Braid & Twist-Out Strengthening Creme-Hair Chart

    African Chebe Braid & Twist-Out Strengthening Crème

    Starting at $16.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Herbal Pre-Wash Intense Repair Masque, infused with Chébé powder to strengthen hair, improve porosity, and promote growth.
    Back label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Herbal Pre-Wash Intense Repair Masque, detailing ingredients and usage instructions for locking in moisture and minimizing breakage.

    African Chebe Herbal Pre-Wash Intense Repair Masque

    Starting at $16.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Strengthening & Curl Perfecting Mousse, formulated with Chébé powder and castor oil to define curls and lock in moisture.
    Back label of Design Essentials® African Chébé Strengthening & Curl Perfecting Mousse, showcasing ingredients and usage instructions for lightweight curl-boosting and lasting hold.

    African Chebe Strengthening & Curl Perfecting Mousse

    Starting at $16.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Blow-Dry & Heat Shield, enriched with agave and lavender for frizz control and heat protection during blow-drying.
    Back label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Blow-Dry & Heat Shield, detailing ingredients, benefits, and usage instructions for smoother blowouts.

    Agave & Lavender Blow-Dry & Heat Shield

    Starting at $11.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Moisturizing & Strengthening Shampoo, sulfate-free formula with agave and lavender for hydration and detangling.
    Back label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Moisturizing & Strengthening Shampoo, listing ingredients and instructions for use to promote healthy hair growth.

    Agave & Lavender Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner

    Starting at $12.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Weightless Thermal Protectant Serum, formulated with agave and lavender for superior heat protection up to 420°F
    Back label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Weightless Thermal Protectant Serum, featuring detailed ingredients and usage instructions for thermal styling.

    Agave & Lavender Moisturizing & Strengthening Shampoo

    Starting at $12.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Weightless Thermal Protectant Serum, formulated with agave and lavender for superior heat protection up to 420°F.
    Back label of Design Essentials® Agave & Lavender Weightless Thermal Protectant Serum, featuring detailed ingredients and usage instructions for thermal styling.

    Agave & Lavender Weightless Thermal Protectant Serum

    Starting at $8.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse 10 fl oz. bottle, lightweight foam that defines curls, reduces frizz, and adds shine.
    Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse showing ingredient list and usage instructions.

    Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse

    Starting at $16.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème 16 oz jar, styler that elongates curls and provides frizz-free definition.
    Curl Stretching Creme twist out with Beauty by Bee Marie

    Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème

    Starting at $20.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curling Crème 12oz jar, lightweight cream that moisturizes, defines curls, and adds shine.
    This is the back label of a 12 oz jar of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curling Creme with a list of ingredients and instructions for use.

    Almond & Avocado Curling Crème

    Starting at $13.99
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    Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Daily Curl Revitalizer 8 oz spray bottle, curl refresher that tames frizz and boosts moisture between wash days.
    Back label of 8oz bottle of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Daily Curl Revitalizer with ingredient list and application instructions.

    Almond & Avocado Daily Curl Revitalizer

    Starting at $10.00
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Daily Moisturizing Lotion 12oz bottle, hydrates, softens, and revitalizes dry curls and coils.
    Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Daily Moisturizing Lotion showing ingredient list and usage directions.

    Almond & Avocado Daily Moisturizing Lotion

    Starting at $14.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Leave-In Conditioner 12 oz bottle, enriched with botanicals to soften and smooth for easy detangling.
    Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Leave-In Conditioner with ingredient details and usage instructions.

    Almond & Avocado Detangling Leave-In Conditioner

    Starting at $13.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Honey & Shea Edge Tamer 3.7 oz jar, smooths edges, tames flyaways, and provides firm hold.
    Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Honey & Shea Edge Tamer showing styling directions and ingredients.

    Almond & Avocado Honey & Shea Edge Tamer

    Starting at $12.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Forming Honey Custard 12oz jar, styler that defines curls, elongates patterns, and provides lasting hold.
    Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Forming Honey Custard open 12oz jar revealing texture inside.

    Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard

    Starting at $17.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner 12 oz bottle, enriched with almond and avocado oils to restore softness and moisture.
    Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner with usage directions and ingredient details.

    Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner

    Starting at $13.99
  • A 12oz bottle of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Sulfate-Free Shampoo, formulated to gently cleanse, hydrate, and detangle all hair textures.
    Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Sulfate-Free Shampoo showing ingredients and usage directions.

    Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Sulfate-Free Shampoo

    Starting at $12.99
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    Almond & Avocado Quick Curl Kit 4-piece
    Almond & Avocado Quick Curl Kit

    Almond & Avocado Quick Curls Kit

    Starting at $28.00
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Twist & Set Setting Lotion bottle, protein-infused formula for shiny, long-lasting sets and braid-outs.
    Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Twist & Set Setting Lotion with ingredients and styling instructions.

    Almond & Avocado Twist & Set Setting Lotion

    Starting at $14.99
  • Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Wash Day Deep Moisture Masque 12oz jar, replenishing treatment to strengthen, moisturize, and detangle dry hair.
    Wash Day Masque with Michelle Love Jones

    Almond & Avocado Wash Day Deep Moisture Masque

    Starting at $15.99
  • Image of the front label of Design Essentials Almond Butter Express Instant Moisturizing Conditioner 11 oz jar, a lightweight blend enriched with almond butter to instantly hydrate, soften, and detangle hair for a silky, smooth finish.
    Image of the back label of Design Essentials Almond Butter Express Instant Moisturizing Conditioner 11 oz jar, a lightweight blend enriched with almond butter to instantly hydrate, soften, and detangle hair for a silky, smooth finish.

    Almond Butter Express Instant Moisturizing Conditioner

    Starting at $13.00
  • Front label of the Design Essentials BAMBOO & SILK HCO LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER 8 fl oz bottle: A clear bottle with a purple Design Essentials logo and text showcasing the product name, highlighting its ability to moisturize, detangle, and strengthen hair while protecting against heat damage.
    Back label of the Design Essentials BAMBOO & SILK HCO LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER 8 fl oz bottle: A clear bottle with a purple Design Essentials logo and text showcasing the product name, highlighting its ability to moisturize, detangle, and strengthen hair while protecting against heat damage.

    Bamboo & Silk HCO Leave-In Conditioner

    Starting at $13.00
  • Botanical Oils Hair and Body Moisturizer, ​Front of the 4 oz container: Displays the Design Essentials logo and product name, emphasizing its dual-purpose formula for deeply penetrating both hair and skin.
    Hair Reference Chart for Botanical Oils Hair and Body Moisturizer meant for most hair types except fine and oily types.

    Botanical Oils Hair and Body Moisturizer

    Starting at $14.00
  • Front label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Coconut Water Curl Refresher, infused with coconut water, chamomile, and wild cherry to revitalize and hydrate curls.
    Coconut & Monoi Coconut Water Curl Refresher - Hair Reference Chart

    Coconut & Monoi Coconut Water Curl Refresher

    Starting at $9.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée, formulated to enhance curls and coils with frizz-free definition, moisture retention, and shine.
    Back label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée, showcasing ingredients and directions for achieving defined twist-outs, finger coils, and wash-and-go styles.

    Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée

    Starting at $9.99
  • Front label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Deep Moisture Milk Soufflé, a nourishing styler designed to hydrate and define curls with coconut, monoi, and shea butter.
    Back label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Deep Moisture Milk Soufflé, detailing ingredients and usage instructions for delivering lightweight, frizz-free curls.

    Coconut & Monoi Deep Moisture Milk Soufflé

    Starting at $9.99
  • Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion ​ Front of the bottle: A sleek 10 oz bottle with the Design Essentials logo and product name, emphasizing its lightweight formula infused with wheat protein to moisturize, nourish, and strengthen hair during wet styling processes.
    Back of the 10 oz bottle: Includes detailed instructions for use, highlighting its ability to detangle on contact, create smooth wraps, sets, and molds with medium to firm hold, and provide intense shine without flaking. Key ingredients like wheat protein are listed, along with benefits such as quick drying and enhanced manageability.

    Compositions Foaming Wrap Lotion

    Starting at $16.00
  • Contours Protein Styling Gel ​ Front of the 32 oz jar: Displays the Design Essentials logo and product name, emphasizing its medium-to-firm hold formula enriched with panthenol to smooth and hold hair without flaking.
    Back of the 32 oz jar: Written in Spanish & English. Highlights usage instructions for applying to clean, wet or towel-blotted hair to mold, sculpt, or set as desired. ​ Lists benefits such as quick-drying, non-flaking formula, luminous shine, and increased manageability. ​ Key ingredients like panthenol are noted for their protective and strengthening properties during styling. ​

    Contours Protein Styling Gel

    Starting at $20.00
  • Design Essentials Diamonds Oil Sheen Spray 10oz, lightweight aerosol oil sheen spray infused with wheat, aloe, and olive extracts for shine and moisture.
    Back label of Design Essentials Diamonds Oil Sheen Spray 10oz showing ingredients, directions for use, and safety information.

    Diamonds Oil Sheen Spray

    Starting at $14.00
  • An 8 oz bottle of Design Essentials Formations Finishing Spritz with a purple label, showcasing its dynamic finishing spray designed for long-lasting hold and shine.
    Hair Reference Chart for Formations Finishing Spritz suitable for most hair except dry types.

    Formations Finishing Spritz

    Starting at $14.00
  • Herbal Complex 4 Hair & Scalp Treatment, Front of the 5 oz jar: Features the Design Essentials logo and product name, emphasizing its lightweight formula designed to moisturize hair and alleviate dry scalp and irritation.
    Herbal Complex 4 Hair & Scalp Treatment, Back of the 5oz jar: Highlights benefits such as restoring natural moisture and shine, providing thermal protection, and softening hair for easy styling.

    Herbal Complex 4 Hair & Scalp Treatment

    Starting at $14.00
  • Image of the front label of Design Essentials Honey Crème Moisture Retention Masque 12 oz jar, a silicone-free deep-conditioning treatment infused with honey and sunflower oil to enhance softness, shine, and detangling for medium to coarse hair.
    Image of the back label of Design Essentials Honey Crème Moisture Retention Masque 12 oz jar, a silicone-free deep-conditioning treatment infused with honey and sunflower oil to enhance softness, shine, and detangling for medium to coarse hair.

    Honey Crème Moisture Retention Masque

    Starting at $20.00
  • Image of the front label of Design Essentials Honey Crème Moisture Retention Super Detangling Conditioning Shampoo 12 fl oz. bottle, a sulfate-free formula that softens, detangles, and restores moisture for hydrated, manageable hair.
    Image of the back label of Design Essentials Honey Crème Moisture Retention Super Detangling Conditioning Shampoo 12 fl oz. bottle, a sulfate-free formula that softens, detangles, and restores moisture for hydrated, manageable hair.

    Honey Creme Moisture Retention Super Detangling Conditioning Shampoo

    Starting at $14.00
  • Front label of Design Essentials Kukui & Coconut Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner, 12 oz bottle: A clear bottle with the Design Essentials logo and text highlighting the product name, emphasizing its ability to deeply hydrate, soften, and moisturize hair with kukui and coconut oils.
    Back view of Design Essentials Kukui & Coconut Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner, 12 oz bottle: Features detailed usage instructions, a list of nourishing ingredients like kukui oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil, and benefits such as promoting healthy hair, preventing breakage, and maintaining moisture balance.

    Kukui & Coconut Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner

    Starting at $13.00
  • Front of the 16 oz jar for Loc & Braid Styling Gel ​: Features the Design Essentials logo and product name, emphasizing its strong hold formula designed for starting and re-twisting locs, braids, twists, and ponytails.
    Hair Reference Chart for Loc & Braid Styling Gel is for all hair except fine hair.

    Loc & Braid Styling Gel

    Starting at $35.00
  • Design Essentials Milk & Honey 6-N-1 Reconstructive Conditioner 32oz bottle, enhanced with HydraStrength Vitamin & Protein Complex to strengthen, moisturize, and restore hair while preventing breakage.
    Milk & Honey 6N1 Reconstructive Conditioner - Hair Reference Chart

    Milk & Honey 6N1 Reconstructive Conditioner

    Starting at $52.00
  • Design Essentials Milk & Honey Neutralizing Conditioning Shampoo bottle, 32oz bottle. Designed to neutralize relaxers, restore pH balance, and condition hair with HydraStrength Vitamin & Protein Complex.
    Milk & Honey Neutralizing Conditioning Shampoo - Hair Reference Chart

    Milk & Honey Neutralizing Conditioning Shampoo

    Starting at $34.00
  • Image of Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 12 oz bottle, a volumizing shampoo that deeply cleanses, strengthens hair strands, and adds bounce and shine to all hair types.
    Image of Back of Label of Design Essentials Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo 12 oz bottle, a volumizing shampoo that deeply cleanses, strengthens hair strands, and adds bounce and shine to all hair types.

    Oat Protein & Henna Deep Cleansing Shampoo

    Starting at $12.00
  • Image of the front label of Design Essentials Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Conditioner 12 oz bottle, a lightweight formula infused with aloe, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil to hydrate, nourish, and refresh the scalp while detangling hair for easy styling.
    Image of the front label of Design Essentials Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Conditioner 32 oz bottle, a lightweight formula infused with aloe, peppermint oil, and tea tree oil to hydrate, nourish, and refresh the scalp while detangling hair for easy styling.

    Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Conditioner

    Starting at $15.00
  • Image of the front label of Design Essentials Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Shampoo 12 fl oz. bottle, an advanced formula infused with aloe and tea tree oil to gently cleanse, soothe dry scalps, and maintain natural moisture balance.
    Peppermint & Aloe Therapeutics Anti-Itch Shampoo - Hair Reference Chart

    Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Shampoo

    Starting at $15.00
  • Front of the Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Treatment 5 oz jar: A compact bottle with the Design Essentials logo and product name, highlighting its lightweight formula designed to hydrate, soothe, and revitalize the scalp with peppermint oil and aloe vera.
    Back view of the Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Treatment 5 oz jar: Features usage instructions for applying directly to the scalp, a list of key ingredients like peppermint oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E, and benefits such as relieving dryness, calming irritation, and maintaining a healthy scalp environment.

    Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Care Treatment

    Starting at $14.00
  • Front of the Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Tonic 4 oz bottle: A sleek bottle with the Design Essentials logo and text showcasing the product name, emphasizing its ability to purify, calm, and soothe the scalp with natural peppermint and aloe oils.
    Back of the Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Tonic 4 oz bottle: Includes detailed instructions for use as a pre-shampoo or leave-in treatment, a list of key ingredients like peppermint oil, aloe vera, and tea tree oil, and benefits such as relieving itchiness, reducing flaking, and promoting a healthy scalp environment

    Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Tonic

    Starting at $12.00
  • Design Essentials Quick Dry Spritz 8oz hair finishing spray bottle.
    Back label of Design Essentials Quick Dry Spritz 8oz showing usage directions, key ingredients, and safety information.

    Quick Dry Spritz

    Starting at $20.00
  • Image of the front of Design Essentials Reflections Liquid Shine Spray 4oz, lightweight anti-frizz hair shine spray with thermal protection.
    Hair Reference Chart for Reflections Liquid Shine is best for all hair except oil types.

    Reflections Liquid Shine

    Starting at $21.00
  • Design Essentials Restore Vitamin Treatment bottle, an 8 fl oz product designed to strengthen and nourish hair with HydraStrength Vitamin & Protein Complex, providing triple conditioning protection before, during, and after chemical services. ​
    Design Essentials Restore Vitamin Treatment , back label of the bottle, an 8 fl oz product designed to strengthen and nourish hair with HydraStrength Vitamin & Protein Complex, providing triple conditioning protection before, during, and after chemical services. ​

    Restore Vitamin Hair Treatment

    Starting at $17.00
  • Image of front label of Design Essentials Rosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner 11oz jar, a sulfate-free formula infused with peppermint and rosemary to deeply condition, detangle, and nourish dry hair while calming inflammation.
    Image of the back label of Design Essentials Rosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner 11oz jar, a sulfate-free formula infused with peppermint and rosemary to deeply condition, detangle, and nourish dry hair while calming inflammation.

    Rosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner

    Starting at $14.00
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