Sofn'Free protein styling gel is designed for firm styling control when setting, packaging or molding. No matter what type you choose, Guerra says curl activators are a great base product—they can be layered with other, firmer-holding products (like gels and holding hair sprays), depending on the hair texture, curl pattern, and the level of hold desired.

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Someone who prefers completely frizz-free curls with lots of definition will likely want to layer curl activators with a gel. She specializes in lifestyle topics, including home, health, parenting, beauty, style, food, entertaining, travel and weddings. This award-winning curl activator is full of unique ingredients, like tomato extract and rice amino acids, that work to define curls and seal in moisture. Apply to clean, dry hair and massage into all of the hair, paying particular attention to developing.

That’s why Sofnfree’s trusted ultra-nourishing, fast-acting relaxer is perfect for your on the-go lifestyle. GENTLE AND GENTABLE HAIR - The curl enhancing cream leaves your hair soft to the touch while keeping your hair's bounce and natural-looking body and controlling frizz. LOOP ENHANCER FOR ALL TYPES OF HAIR - Shapes and improves soft curls and waves on fine, thin, thick and natural curls, permed curls, biracial and colored hair, and hair with low porosity. It is enriched with aloe milk rich in vitamins and folic acid to nourish your hair during relaxing, leaving your hair feeling sleek and cared for. Infused with vitamin E and a blend of natural ingredients Sofnfree Cortical Creme Relaxer reduces scalp irritation and leaves your hair smooth, shiny and healthy.

Sof N Curl Lotion with Vitamin E and Panthenol 2-in-1

All types of curls are prone to frizz, tangling, and dryness, says Leigh Hardges, a stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago.The paraben-, silicone-, and fragrance-free product defines curls without any stickiness or crunch, plus eliminates frizz and flyaways, leaving you with a photo-shoot-ready style. It's packed with all kinds of smoothing ingredients, like shea butter, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, and seven essential oils. Someone who doesn't mind wild, imperfect curls with a bit of frizz could get away with just the curl activator. Activators are a great addition to the curly girl method since they’re easy to build on and great for refreshing curls in between wash days, says Guerra. The formula is vegan and cruelty-free, plus it's loaded with clean ingredients that tame frizz, hydrate, and revive limp curls.