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BEST PRODUCTS FOR CURLY HAIR 🌸
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items For curly hair types, a curl cream is a true multi-tasker — a one-stop shop for styling and nourishing benefits. The right formula should smooth, define, and hydrate the curls without weighing them down, as well as encourage the hair’s natural curl p...
I’m not super particular about my shampoo and conditioner (hair gel, on the other hand, is a totally different story). As long as the products are clean and safe, I’m down to try them. I’ve been using this shampoo and conditioner every day for months...
Pantene Pro-V Miracles Curl Define & Shine Coconut + Shea Sulfate-Free Shampoo 13.5 fl oz
I had my hairdresser incorporate this product into my regular hair-care routine. It delivered on its promise of hydration, leaving my hair smooth. It also has a great refreshing scent. Overall, I’m just happy it worked well with my chemically treated...
Being MAX MOISTURE Intense Moisturizing Shampoo with Cocoa Butter and Oat Extract, 12 fl oz
I really enjoyed using this shampoo and conditioner and will be incorporating it into my wash routine. The key ingredient is green coconut water, which created a real difference in the shine and hydration of my hair. Make sure to follow up with a det...
The Rich One Moisture Repair Shampoo
Key ingredients: Aloe, coconut oil and shea | Best for: Wavy, curly and coily hair types
What we like
Defines and holds curls
Doesn't weigh hair down
Non-greasy
Something to note
Some do not enjoy the scent How I tried Rizos Curls Curl Defining Crea...
Curl Defining Cream - Rizos Curls | Ulta Beauty
The formula is infused with rice amino acids and avocado oil to help your hair retain moisture and reduce static, and the creamy texture is lightweight and doesn’t ever flake or feel sticky. Also nice? This cream is made with 96 percent naturally-der...
Curl Charisma™ Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Cream
Coconut oil is this leave-in conditioner’s secret ingredient, working to detangle and hydrate. Ideal for letting your hair air dry, it’s a major time saver. Curls are left soft and swingy, protected from static and humidity. The natural formula inclu...
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk - SheaMoisture | Ulta Beauty
This shampoo formula checks all of the curly hair shampoo boxes. It’s sulfate-free, first and foremost, so you don’t have to worry about it stripping away your natural moisture. The creamy formula cleanses super gently, and it contains hydrating ingr...
Curl Manifesto Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Curly Hair
Think of this curl cream as nutrient-rich food for your curly hair. It's ideal for tight curls, and it's formulated with sweet almond oil to keep them nourished. It coats every last coil with intense moisture to eliminate static and dryness. Instead,...
Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream - Ouidad | Ulta Beauty
Say goodbye to knots that lead to breakage and grow your hair longer and stronger with this herbal conditioner, which is formulated with organic ingredients like slippery elm, marshmallow root, lemongrass, and mango fruit extract. The name says it al...
Kinky-Curly Knot Today Natural Leave In Detangler - 8 oz
Celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess (known for her work with Lauren Conrad, Lucy Hale, and more) has a line of affordable, high-quality hair products that we recommend giving a try, and this co-wash is at the top of the list. Rather than using traditio...
Frizz Management Cleansing Conditioner by Kristin Ess for Unisex - 8.45 oz Conditioner
It softens and defines curls in just one step—pretty revolutionary for someone who typically uses a slew of other curl-defining products as well
Leave-In Conditioner for Curls & Coils
Okay, so you don’t need to use a pre-wash treatment, but it can be a good way to give your curls a little extra care. What’s unique about this one is a proprietary blend of proteins specifically meant to target the needs of curly hair (which, FYI, ha...
Nexxus 8 oz. Curl Define Pre-Wash Hair Treatment
Make this fast-absorbing finishing oil the final step of your styling routine. Just a few drops help to smooth and fight static while also adding mirror-like shine—for all curl types. Credit a blend of five different oils, plus the fact that the form...
Curl Moisturizing Shine Oil - Living Proof | Ulta Beauty
Most days, I genuinely <3 my frizzies, but some days, I'd also like to decide when I frizz out, you know? That's where this cream comes in. Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve had at least two tubes of this smoothing cream at my desk and in my car since 2015, because it’s t...
John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Agent Touch Up Crème 100ml
Fact: Not all gels are created equal. Some can be super lightweight and a lil bit drying, while others (like this one!) can be surprisingly moisturising – which is exactly what you want for type-4 hair. This creamy formula is filled with a mix of oil...
ADWOA BEAUTY Baomint Moisturizing Curl Defining Gel 453g
If your curls are in a perpetual state of dryness, please try this (silicone-free!) hair oil. It's filled with a mix of oils (like safflower, sweet almond, argan, and castor) to smooth and define your hair without feeling as heavy as classic coconut ...
Bread Beauty Supply Hair-Oil: Everyday Gloss | Space NK
If dry-scalp season is year-round for you, try this soothing scalp serum that uses a bajillion plant oils and natural extracts (see: sunflower oil, turmeric, amla fruit extract, and bakuchi) to lightly hydrate and calm your scalp without feeling too ...
Fable & Mane Sahascalp Amla Soothing Serum
Hairstylist Haiya Eliza recommends this damage-repairing treatment to all of her clients who have previously coloured or chemically treated their hair. Why? Because it uses a blend of peptides that work on a molecular level to replicate and reconnect...
K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask (Various Sizes)
Adds structure and definition
Nourishing
Luxurious scent
Helped curls last longer between washes
Oribe Curl Control Silkening Crème 5 oz
Lightweight feel
Smoothing and nourishing
Budget-friendly price
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream Hair Styling Product & Softener - Shea Butter - 6 fl oz
Shea, mango, cocoa, kokum, and cupuacu butters; avocado, sweet almond, and argan oils; vitamin E
Melanin Haircare Twist Elongating Style Cream - 14 fl oz - Ulta Beauty
The styling cream provides superior moisture penetration and touchable hold when setting hairstyles like twist outs, braid outs, Bantu knots and wash-and-gos. Shea butter, cacay oil and sweet almond oil nourish hair while preventing breakage and dama...
Styling Cream - Pattern Beauty
Repaired heat damage
Softened and smoothed hair
Nice floral scent
amika Curl Corps Curl Defining Cream
Improves styling
Smoothing and hydrating
Detangling benefits
Less breakage
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Coil Sculpting Custard - 12oz
A pretty patterned comb to hang in your shower and gently detangle curly locks.
Only Curls Pink Shimmer Shower Comb
An anti-bedhead, anti-sleep-crease standard queen-size pillowcase made of the highest-grade mulberry silk for the ultimate beauty sleep and less-visible signs of aging.
Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen