here's a link to the curly girl product list i made.
the list isn't about using the most premium products, it's about frugality (not cheapness!). if you're on a budget, you can go cheaper, but just beware about gambling with cheap products: some are fine, some will do nothing for your hair, and some are just straight up detrimental! likewise, i have used more costly products with great success, but the price couldn't justify the purchase.