Finding the right styling product to achieve the perfect look for curly hair is not always an easy task.
By Lily Sage
Curly hair needs definition, moisture, and a touch of shine for curls to be happy in their natural state. Long gone are the days of sticky gels that would leave curly hair stiff or crunchy. The latest crop of curl creams can provide multiple benefits: hydration, frizz control , definition, and shine. Let’s say hello to three creamy, nourishing products that will give you the curls of your dreams.
Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding, 16oz, $38, Missjessies.com
Miss Jessie’s as a brand redefined the category of curly hair in the beauty industry. The Curly Pudding is formulated with reparative Macadamia Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Shea Butter. Dryness is often an issue for curly hair but this formulation helps to restore shine and hydration, while making the styling process easier and eliminating frizz. Curly Pudding is used on wet hair from root to tip, and you can air dry your hair or use a diffuser. It provides excellent hold without stiffness.
EDEN BodyWorks All Natural Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme, 16oz, $7.79, Target.com
The Coconut Shea Defining Creme is a humidity-resistant curl cream, with the scent of paradise. It gives curls definition and fortifies hair with Coconut Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, and Avocado Oil. This product works well for curly or wavy textures, and can be used on dry or damp hair.
Shea Moisture Coconut-Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie 12oz, $12.99, Sheamoisture.com
The Curl Enhancing Smoothie is formulated for thick, curly hair. Using Silk Protein and Shea Butter for soft touchable curls, and Neem Oil for shine, it is a treatment and styling product in one. It can be used on dry or damp hair as your daily styling product, or it can be used as a deep conditioner. To use it as a deep conditioner, apply after shampooing and leave on for fifteen minutes then rinse.
-LS