Curly Hair Product Recommendations
Get the Right Stuff For the Job!

Using the right curly hair product for your type of hair is critical.

But it's not a simple task to sort out which, of the masses of products created for curly hair, are the right ones for your needs.

Fine, wavy hair needs a product that will not weigh the hair down but will add some shine and amp up the curl pattern a bit.

Thick, coarse hair types need a product that will calm things down a bit and define individual coils. And if your curls are prone to frizz, protecting those volatile strands from humidity and other environmental factors is a must.

This page highlights the BEST products for curly hair. Get the right stuff to encourage or subdue naturally curly hairstyles into beautiful coils or waves...

Cleansing and Conditioning

SHAMPOO Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo A lightweight, sulfate free shampoo that will make your curls soft and shiny. And it helps hair resist humidity which means less frizz... Yay! This product is highly concentrated so you need very little of it to get a good thorough wash. Bamboo extract increases hair's strength and elasticity and Kendi oil protects the hair by adding omega fatty acids and antioxidants.

CONDITIONER Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Frizz Conditioner Paraben free ultra moisturizing conditioner will detangle and banish frizz. Unlike some conditioners for curly hair, this one does not weigh the hair down or leave a filmy residue. It keeps curls soft and manageable and actually livens up the coil pattern for more defined waves or curls. Use a very small amount as this product really goes a long way. Wring hair out to remove most of the excess water before applying conditioner so that you aren't diluting the product, which will minimize its effectiveness.

FOR THERMAL STYLING

CHI Silk Infusion

This product transforms frizzy curly hair when used with a flat iron or other heat styling tool.

The product name 'silk infusion' describes it quite literally. There is actually silk in the formula, along with some proteins to strengthen hair. When you use a heat styler (specifically ceramic) to curl or straighten your hair, the strands are infused with all those good stuffs.

See our flat iron recommendations to get the best one at your price point

CURLY STYLING CREAMS

Tigi S-Factor Smoothing Lusterizer
For wavy to curly hair ranging from fine to thick and coarse in texture. This is a lightweight product that locks in hair's moisture and locks OUT humidity to keep frizz from forming. It softens the hair and helps curls find their natural shape, whether light waves or tight ringlets.

Unlike some curly hair products, this one will not make your hair greasy. Its creamy consistency provides some control without making curls stiff or crunchy either. The ideal product for those with reluctant, in-between curl that dries inconsistently.

Apply this product when the hair is fairly wet. That's the best way to get it distributed evenly. Then either allow your hair to air dry or use a hair dryer with a diffuser attachment to gently dry the curls.

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Alterna Hemp Texturizing Glaze
Adds body to fine or medium textured curly hair while defining and conditioning curls. A very little bit of this product will do the trick for all-day manageability and volume.

Calms and defines thick, curly hair while smoothing frizz and boosting shine. Start with just a tiny blob so you don't overdo it. This product is great for taming unruly curls.

For medium to thick/coarse textured curly hair, this product provides control with a soft hold. It shields hair from the frizzies and helps turn down the volume a bit on 'poofy' hair while amping up the curl pattern.

It's a cream styler that coats curls in shining, defining goodness. Start with just a little and add more if you need to.

Curly Hair Styling Tools

Ouidad Double Detangler

Run a wide toothed detangling comb through hair in the shower during conditioning to rid curls of snags and distribute hair where you want it.

Curls are best not disturbed by combing after towel drying, so doing a comb-through in the shower, before the final rinse is the best time.

If your hair does require combing after drying, using a specially designed wide-tooth comb like the Ouidad Double Detangler will keep the curls from becoming too separated, minimizing frizz and creating a smoother finished curl when the hair dries.

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Hair dryer & Diffuser

This hair dryer and diffuser are a great combination for the delicate task of drying curly hair. The dryer is powerful but gentle on the hair. It dries hair quickly while boosting shine by sealing down the cuticle (outer) layer of the hair (rather than roughing it up which many hair dryers do). It's all in the 'tourmaline' technology.

Sedu Revolution Pro Tourmaline Ionic 4000i Hair Dryer

Sedu Revolution Pro Ionic Finger Diffuser

RELATED PAGES

• Combat frizzy hair with these essential tips
• Styling techniques - Smooth and tame naturally curly or wavy hair
• Styling curly hair - Finishing techniques for different looks

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