Maui Moisture Quench + Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie, 12 Ounce

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A curl mousse isn’t heavy and doesn’t weigh down but it does dry the hair a bit – I’ll talk about it in a bit. The gist is simple: Just flip your sopping-wet hair over in the shower, comb through it, then cup and squish a palmful of product (conditioner, leave-in, hair gel, cream, whatever) into your hair with your hands . That’s it. Need to layer on another product? Cup and squish it in. Feel like you used too much product? Cup and squish a palmful of water in to dilute it. The reason the upside-down-squishing technique (often called squish to condish, or S2C) is so beloved is because it encourages definition and volume at every step, all without the frizz. This brand offers a ton of Curly Girl Method approved products for all hair types. Whether you need help with volume, frizz control, a dry and itchy scalp, or hydration, Giovanni has a CG approved product for you. Giovanni Powder Power Dry Shampoo. It’s one of the few CG approved dry shampoos to help you get a few extra days out of your curls. I’ve already covered the difference between curl creams and curl activators and written an in-depth post on how to use them here. Really good curl creams (with strong hold like Cantu Curl Cream) also contain polymers or resins that provide hold and control to the curls.

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It will make the hair feel crunchy: Now if you want a stronghold, you need to be okay with having that crunchy hair. Once your hair completely dries, you can go in with a light oil and then scrunch out the crunch. Have you ever heard of an Ouidad Cut? Ouidad call themselves “The Curl Experts” and their special technique for cutting curly hair has helped put Ouidad on the map in the Curly Girl community. Try Ouidad VitalCurl+ Define & Shine Styling Gel-Cream for those who can’t decide if they want a cream or a gel for styling their hair. SheaMoisture products tend to be heavy on the moisturizing ingredients (I suppose that’s not a surprise given their name!”> so they’re usually best suited for curly, kinky, or coily hair rather than wavy hair. SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner for curls that need protein as well as moisture in their routine. Curl activators/Curl creams have been my jam ever since I actually took an interest in taking care of my curls.

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It doesn’t give you that weird cast you get from gels. Its sole purpose is to provide moisture and hydration. It also provides a light hold. Rich coconut oil is blended into this creamy hair conditioner along with papaya butter and plumeria extract. This sulfate free conditioner helps detangle, defrizz and define curls while enhancing softness and body for shiny, bouncy curls, coils or waves.

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Remember, you can use either the curl cream or the curl mousse or you can use both if you want the best of both worlds. I don’t prefer working with uber-wet hair that’s soaking wet, because the cream doesn’t get absorbed properly. A mouse dries out the hair extensively: This is one of the main reasons I only use a hair mousse when I go out for special events. Because a hair mousse contains alcohol – it leads to frizz and breakage over time especially if you use it a lot. So, if at all you are looking for a daily-use mousse, make sure you buy a mousse that is alcohol-free or contains moisturizing ingredients. Shea Moisture Curl Mousse for Frizz Control: This mousse doesn’t leave a crunchy cast and actually makes your hair soft and bouncy – such an underrated product. Just don’t use way too much because it can cause some white residue. It doesn’t cause a very firm hold – it’s more of a gentle hold. Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Shine Pomade For Curly, Damaged, Natural Hair (now if none of the other creams are doing it for you, this is the best one for you – it is perfect for kinky curls that really, really need a boost in moisture)

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Writer Samantha Cross is the Co-Founder of CurlScan, acommunity-built database of Curly Girl Method approved products. Editor’s Note: We previously recommended Alberto VO5 Moisture Milks Strawberries & Cream Conditioner but it is not CG-friendly as of January 2022 for containing alcohol.