Curl creams are definitely a great product to have in your curly hair care arsenal. As with other styling products , it's important to find the right curl cream for your hair type. Afro curl creams are perfect for hydrating and nourishing curls, and some even offer soft to medium hold. Those with tighter, Afro-style curls can especially benefit from using a curl cream, as it leaves hair soft and hydrated longer.
1.Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
2.Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream
3.Creme of Nature Moisture Whip Twisting Cream
4.Eden Bodyworks Curl Defining Cream
5.Nought Wave Hello Taming Cream
6.Not Your Mothers Curl Defining Cream
7.Creme Nature Stretch and Define Pudding
8. Bounce Curl Defining Butter
9.Bounce Curl Clump and Define Cream
10.Curls Smith Hold Me Soft Style Balm
11.Maiu Moisture Curl Quench Curl Smoothie
12.Camille Rose Almond and Jai Butter
13. Curls Dynasty Twisted Definition Twisting Cream
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Shea Moisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie is a must-have for any curly hair routine. This cream defines, tames, and hydrates curls, and is perfect for thick, curly hair. It has a tropical coconut and hibiscus scent and is formulated with coconut, neem oil, shea butter, and other naturally hydrating ingredients. Perfect for any hair type.
Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator
Cream This cream is great for type 3 and 4 curls and waves. A small amount is enough, especially for looser type 3C curls. Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator is rich in oils and butters, so it can weigh down hair, especially if you have finer curl textures.
Creme of Nature Moisture Whip Twisting Cream
If you're looking for a twist-out cream, this is a great choice for type 4 curls. As with most styling creams, you only need a small amount, especially for thicker type 4 curls and waves. The Creme of Nature Curl Dreams helps shape and define curls and waves while keeping frizz at bay.
Eden Bodyworks Curl Defining Creme
This curl cream offers medium hold, hydrates, and defines curls. It can be applied to both wet and dry hair and is very thick and concentrated, so it can be used alone or with other styling products. Perfect for twisting out, wash-and-go styling, etc.
Noughty Wave Hello Taming Cream
This cream is excellent for taming frizz, providing definition and helping to tame curls and lock in moisture. It's also an affordable curl cream ideal for type 3 curls. This product is a thick cream, so if you have a finer texture, a small amount is all you need. The Noughty Wave Hello Taming Cream is vegan.
Not Your Mother's Curl Defining Cream
This lightweight cream is perfect for type 3 curls. It hydrates and enhances curls and waves, and is also ideal for fine curls. It helps control frizz, but may not be suitable for the Curly Girl method.
Creme of Nature Stretch and Define Pudding
This is a very thick curl cream, ideal for type 4 natural curly hair. It defines and moisturizes curly hair, providing soft hold, and, as the name suggests, lengthens curls. This curl cream works perfectly with any curly hair gel, like Yari Green Curls, and is also very economical. A small amount is enough, especially when using other styling products. Make sure to distribute the product evenly throughout your hair.
Bounce Curl Defining Butta
A curl butter/cream is ideal for thick, curly hair; it's very thick and creamy. It leaves curls soft, defined, and hydrated, and is excellent for type 4 hair.
Bounce Curl Clump and Define Cream
This curl cream leaves hair bouncy and defined. Perfect for type 3 curls and waves, it intensely hydrates curls. A small amount is enough, especially if you have finer curls, as it's very rich and concentrated and could weigh hair down.
Curls Smith Hold Me Soft Style Balm
This cream's main ingredients are coconut oil, apricot oil, and avocado oil, making it super hydrating, leaving curls soft and bouncy. This is one of Curls Smith's most popular styling creams and is perfect for thicker curls. For those with finer curls, a great alternative from Curls Smith is their Weightless Air Dry Cream.
Maui Moisture Curl Quench Curl Smoothie
This cream is similar in texture to Shea Moisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie, super hydrating and ideal for 4C curls. This Curl Smoothie is perfect for braiding out and is a plus because it's silicone- and paraben-free. It leaves curls soft and defined with coconut oil, papaya butter, and plumeria extract. It helps detangle, reduce frizz, and define curls.
Camille Rose Almond and Jai Butter
This curl cream has a thick texture, perfect for those with type 4 hair. It deeply moisturizes curls and is a definite favorite among the natural hair community. It pairs well with other styling products like leave-ins, gels, and mousses, and can be used on dry or wet hair, making it ideal for twisting. Camille Rose Almond and Jai Butter also contains amazing ingredients like aloe and honey.
Curls Dynasty Twisted Definition Twisting Cream
This cream is very hydrating and, like other products in the Curls Dynasty line, is perfect for type 4 hair. It leaves curls hydrated and defined, especially for twists. This product can be used on dry or damp hair, with a creamy consistency.
