Curls are the life of the party, and they're also a great way to add body and shine to your hair. When it comes to taking care of your curls, the right curl cream is essential. Here are our favorites.
$49.00
defined lightweight curls...It doesn't weigh my hair down or make my curls crunchy like some other creams. The cream has a pleasant scent and the texture is lightweight. ...Lightweight and hydrating!!...I absolutely love this lightweight curl cream it doesn’t weight my hair down at all and the scent is light and lovely.
What it is: A superbly lightweight version of the fan-favorite Curl Defining Cream that allows you to shape, style, and define curls and waves.
Hair Type: Fine and Medium
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Hold & Style Extending
$67.50
Kerastase Curl Manifesto a curl defining cream which is lightweight and helped hold and define my waved locks. ...Curl Manifesto Curl Defining Gel-Cream Was a nice addition in my hair care.
What it is: A curl-defining gel-cream for all curls and coils that combines the hydration properties of a cream with the hold of a gel for boosted curl volume, added shape, and enhanced shine.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
$70.00
Frizz free days with this curl cream!...I got to test this curl cream complimentary of Influenster and I gotta say, it worked as well as the spray! ...This product is lightweight and works very well. It provided good moisture for my day 2 and 3 curls.
What it is: A high-gloss, leave-in conditioner designed for fine to medium hair that moisturizes and tames frizz.
Hair Type: Fine and Medium
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine
$64.00
I’m so grateful I came across this curl cream for the humid summer months! It’s been amazing at taming my frizzy locks as well as keeping my hair looking smooth and shined. ...I received the Virtue Un frizz cream it’s lightweight, not sticky at all and has a pleasant smell and also doesn’t leave a greasy look.
What it is: A leave-in treatment cream that conditions and smooths hair, wet or dry, to eliminate frizz and lock out humidity for sleek hair all day.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Heat Protection
- Straightening/Smoothing
$51.00
I love that it is heat protectant and it’s very lightweight in the hair and leaves my curls feeling hydrated and defined. ...It dispenses as a lightweight, yellowish cream, and the product gets absorbed nicely into my damp hair without leaving a greasy finish.
What it is: A heat-protective styling cream that immediately makes hair 3X stronger while preventing the formation of split ends by 61 percent.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Frizz
- Heat Protection
Key Benefits:
- Protects against heat damage
- Reduces frizz and flyaways
- Smooths hair cuticles
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Honey Bond-Building Complex: Builds new bonds to strengthen and care for hair.
- Wildflower Honey and Honey Ferment: Improve elasticity to prevent breakage.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. It
$45.00
Really love this stuff. It's lightweight, doesn't smell funny and does it's job. ...I love this styling cream. Holds my curls and doesn't leave a crunchy feel
What it is: A styling cream that helps build body, adds lift, and creates slicked-back looks.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine and Medium
Hair Concerns:
$26.00
What it is: A lightweight curl cream with a soft hold that defines, smooths frizz, and enhances shine for a natural finish.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits:
- Defines curls
- Calms frizz
- Adds shine
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AG-Exclusive Curl Creating Complex: Made in Canada and contains rice and tomato extracts.
Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight curl-defining cream enhances natural texture while keeping curls touchably soft. Powered by AG’s Curl Creating Complex with rice and tomato extracts, it defines curls, calms frizz, and boosts shine
$30.00
Great for curls...Verb curl cream hydrates my curls without leaving behind any greasy residue. ...Great curl cream...This curl cream smells so good! I am fairly picky about curl creams and I really like this one.
What it is: A lightweight formula that softens and activates curls, keeping them shapely and bouncy while controlling frizz.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
$70.00
What it is: A curl-activating cream that adds defined separation and hold without stiffness or stickiness for soft, touchable curls.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits:
- Defines Curls
- Seals in Moisture
- Silicone-Free
Ingredient Callouts: It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This curl-activating cream provides hold without stiffness or stickiness, helping curls look defined, separated, and touchable. Formulated with AG’s Curl Creating Complex featuring rice and tomato extracts, it enhances natural curl shape while maintaining softness and movement. This product is made in Canada.
$38.00
Great cream...Its a really nice cream and my curls feel bouncy and healthy. I will be repurchasing!...I like that CURLSMITH FEATHER-LIGHT PROTEIN CREAM is creamy in texture. This cream feels lightweight on my hair.
What it is: A protein-enriched styling cream that delivers light, flexible hold and definition, without any crunch.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
Key Benefits:
- Creates hold
- Defines curls
- Controls frizz
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sweet Almond Oil: Locks in moisture, smooths cuticles, and adds shine.
- Shea Butter: Moisturizes.
- Hemp Seed and Rice Protein Complex: Strengthen and boost elasticity.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
