Curly hair can take a little trial and error! These are products I’ve personally used throughout my own curly hair journey, from some of my early favorites to the ones I reach for now. A mix of shampoos, conditioners, stylers, and refreshers that hav...
I have curly hair that can get tangled pretty easily, and this has become one of my go-to detanglers. It makes brushing through my curls much easier, while also leaving my hair feeling soft without weighing it down.
Pacifica Coconut Milk Hair Detangler Spray
This is one of the shampoo and conditioner sets I use regularly for my curly hair. I like that it leaves my curls feeling soft and helps with frizz without making my hair feel weighed down.
Pacifica Pineapple Curls Shampoo & Conditioner Set
I use these together when I want a little more definition in my curls without doing a complicated styling routine. The air-dry cream adds moisture, and the curl jelly helps give my curls more definition and keeps the frizz under control.
Curl Type 2 Styling Duo, Banana Coconut Cream
If you like the original Curl Jelly but prefer sweeter scents, this is a fun alternative. It works the same as the original for defining and holding curls—the only difference is the sweet Vanilla Gelato scent.
Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Vanilla Vegan Gel
I like using this when my curls need a little extra volume and fullness. A few sprays give my hair that extra boost and texture, especially when my curls are looking a little flat.
VERB Volume Dry Texture Spray - Boosts Body
I’ve used this combo and really liked how the cream and gel worked together on my curls. It gave me a nice balance of moisture, definition, and hold, and it’s still one I’d recommend if you’re looking for a simple two-product curl routine.
Love Ur Curls Defining Cream & Sea Moss Gel
I’ve used this 3-step set and liked how simple it made my curly hair routine. You get the shampoo, conditioner, and curl styler together, and I found it was a nice combination for keeping my curls soft, moisturized, and defined.
Love Ur Curls Shampoo, Conditioner & Curl Cream
I’ve used this mousse when I want a little extra volume and definition without adding another heavy product to my hair. It’s lightweight, helps with frizz, and gives my natural texture some extra shape while still keeping it soft.
Function of Beauty Wavy Hair Mousse - Anti-Frizz, Volume & Define Waves
I used this through the dry Texas summer heat and really liked the extra moisture and definition it gave my curls. After a while it became a little too heavy for my fine hair, but I think it could be a great option for curls that need a richer, more ...
Lola From Rio Meu Cacho Minha Vida Curl Cream
I used this along with the Meu Cacho Minha Vida curl cream, and the two worked really well together during the hot, dry summer months. The jelly gel gave my curls extra definition and hold while the cream added the moisture they needed.
Lola From Rio Meu Cacho Minha Vida Curl Gel
This is one I’ve used and would definitely use again. I liked how soft and manageable it left my curls, and the leave-in conditioner was a nice finishing step for adding moisture and making my hair easier to detangle.
I used this along with the Innersense shampoo and conditioner trio and really liked it for styling my curls. It gave my curls some extra definition and volume with a lighter hold, which was nice when I didn’t want my hair to feel weighed down.
INNERSENSE I Create Lift Volumizing Foam 2.37oz
This was the finishing step in my Innersense curl routine, after using the trio and volumizing foam. I liked it for giving my curls that final bit of definition and stronger hold, helping everything stay in place once my hair was styled.
INNERSENSE I Create Hold Styling Gel 10oz
I’ve used this when my curls need a little refresh between wash days. It’s nice for adding some moisture back into my hair and helping my curls look more defined again without having to completely restyle them.
Bumble and bumble Curl Reactivator Hair Mist
I’ve used this on my fine, thin curls and it worked well, but it was a little richer than what my hair really needs. I think this would be an even better fit for someone with thicker curls who wants extra moisture, definition, and frizz control.
Bumble and bumble Curl Defining Cream
This was another set I used early on when I was learning what worked for my curly hair. I liked having the shampoo, conditioner, and air-dry cream together, and it was a nice next step when I started putting together more of a curl-specific routine.
I used these when I was first figuring out how to care for my curly hair, and they were a good place to start. The shampoo and conditioner are simple and moisturizing, and I especially liked having the 3 Minute Miracle for a little extra moisture and...
Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo & Conditioner 3Pk
I started using this after bleaching my hair, when my curls were especially dry and needed some extra care. It worked really well for adding moisture back into my hair and making it feel healthier and more manageable, and I eventually stopped using i...