Curl Cream reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 151 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 63 posts to rank the best Curl Cream brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/curlyhair, r/curlygirl, r/Wavyhair, r/Sephora, r/VeganBeauty. Top-rated brands include Curlsmith (4.5/5), Cantu (4.0/5), Not Your Mother's (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews151
Subreddits14
Posts63
Brands65
Products77
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#1
Curlsmith
4.5
(14)
"Love the curlsmith balm."
"Curlsmith Airdry curl cream. I pair it with a mousse and get tons of volume."
"I second the curl smith air dry cream! so so good, not heavy at all, and smells wonderful!"
"Creams: curlsmith air dry cream"
"For a protein free leave in I very much like the curlsmith weightless air dry cream - get the travel size bottle and give it a go"
"I’ve been loving curlsmith!"
"Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream is my favorite."
"Curlsmith feather light protein cream."
"Curlsmith and ouidad are good brands."
"Curlsmith has unscented options."
#2
Cantu
4.0
(15)
"My hair LOVES Cantu Curl Cream and Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie."
"My curls have never looked better!!! AND EVERYTHING SMELLS SO GOOD!!!!!"
"You can find cantu products in bug pharmacies or try Al-Aseel products they are good wallah"
"I’ve found Cantu, Shea Moisture, and Maui curl products at Yasser Mall (of all places!) and Cozmo."
"A little goes a VERY long way."
"Cantu Curl activating cream is gold standard for a reason."
"I use the Cantu curl cream. At most stores in my area it's $6. The only caveat is that it's very thick and heavy, so if your hair isn't super thick, or is prone to being easily weighed down, don't use it."
"Try Cantu or go to your local hairstore and ask if they gave something that'll work for your texture"
"Cantu Curling Cream gives me a cast and it also smells amazing!"
"Cantu has a curling cream and a curl activator cream (lighter than the curling cream)! Both are lovely."
#3
Not Your Mother's
4.5
(13)
"I loveee the Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk curl cream and gel. They’re lightweight but do what they need to do!"
"My top choice."
"Their whole line."
"I LOVE not your mother's curl cream."
"Their curl talk line is bomb."
"I like using the not your mothers curl talk line for the cream!"
"The US brand 'not your mother's' is my holy grail."
"I like the “Not Your Mother’s” line of products."
"I'm using all Not Your Mother's stuff right now and doing better than before."
"I use a mix of leave in conditioner, not your mothers curl talk curl cream, not your mothers kinky moves curl cream."
#4
Bounce Curl
4.9
(7)
"I've tried many other gels and creams and always come back to this one."
"Bouncecurl clump&define cream is super nice and not fruity at all."
"I love Bounce Curl's Clump and Define cream."
"I love Bounce Curl Avocado & Rose Clump & Define cream."
"The best curl cream that I've tried is Bounce Curl's Avocado & Rose Clump and Define cream."
"I love love LOVE Bounce Curl's Clump and Define cream."
"I can really recommend Bounce Curl light cream gel."
#5
LUS
4.7
(6)
"I use LUS and love it."
"I've been using the LUS all in one curl cream for over 5 years and I love it."
"The consistency is perfect. It's lighter than gel, but tames frizzies in a similar way."
"I’ve been using LUS BRANDS for almost 5 years Shampoo conditioner and curl crème that’s it!"
"Another one that’s not Sephora is “LUS” brands - they’ve got a whole system that works great too."
"I like Ecoslay orange marmalade or LUS curl cream. I usually have to combine them with something else but my hair does better if I use a cream first, then either a mousse or gel."
#6
Kinky Curly
4.4
(5)
"Leave in or curl cream."
"I like the kinky curly knot today line!"
"I like kinky curling custard with invisihold L'Oréal gel"
"I put some more moisturizing Kinky Curly on the ends before the Beyond the Zone."
"I've started using Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In before I put in gel/mousse/cream and it works really well."
#7
Moroccanoil
4.4
(5)
"I've been having success with Morroconoil curl cream, be careful of how much you use and make sure you section your hair to apply."
"To very good results."
"I would recommend Moroccanoil Repair shampoo and conditioner. Their leave in intense curl cream and their light oil."
"Recently I'm very into Moroccanoil curl creme."
"Salon-quality options: Moroccanoil curl creme."
#8
Pacifica
4.4
(5)
"I’m having a lot of luck with Pacifica pineapple curls right now."
"I have had some good success with the Pacifica Pineapple Swirl Curl Cream."
"It is glycerin free."
"I like the Pacifica Pineapple Curls."
"Pacifica pineapple curl cream, ceremonia pequi curl activator."
#9
Miss Jessie's
4.5
(4)
"I've been enjoying."
"I live by Miss Jessie’s Multicultural Curl cream."
"Great lightweight curl creams."
"I spent a bit of time today talking to the guy today about Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls."
#10
AG
4.0
(4)
"Ag:recoil is great for a curl cream."
"AG Recoil is lovely."
"Try AG curl up cream. Not sure about glycerine but I like it a lot"
"AG recoil. It does have some protein but please do try it."
#11
Ecoslay
4.7
(3)
"For definition, hold, and moisture."
"EcoSlay orange marmalade was my favorite."
"You might like Ecoslay Orange Marmalade."
#12
Mielle
4.7
(3)
"Mielle Curl Smoothie ♥️... Smooth and soft, it doesn't weigh my hair down, however doesn't give too much definition. It's my fav and it smells sooo good."
"I also really liked Mielle's Curl Smoothie, their Coil Custard is great, as well as their mousse and leave-ins."
"I shampoo with Mielle Babassu Shampoo once a week."
#13
Briogeo
4.3
(3)
"This doesn’t make it greasy."
"I've noticed my hair tends to feel dryer."
"I like Briogeo Curl Charisma ($20)."
#14
Camille Rose
4.3
(3)
"I absolutely love Camilla rose moisture mill, it defines my curls to where I can wear a couple days"
"I use camille rose leave in conditioner the one that smells like cupcakes and it works well moisture wise"
"Try Camille Rose"
#15
Skala
5.0
(2)
"Skala and Cantu"
"Skala products are the best"
#16
Pattern
4.5
(2)
"My HG is pattern. Thier leave-in, cream and gel all are amazing!"
"I love the mousse from Pattern."
#17
Miss Jessie’s
4.5
(2)
"My friend and I swear and live by miss Jessie’s"
"Miss Jessie’s Multicultural Curls from the drugstore."
#18
Design Me
4.5
(2)
"I love this one. The curl balm has moisturizing ingredients as well as hold."
"I’m currently using Design Me curl cream (got a set and honestly, love their line)"
#19
Shea Moisture
4.5
(2)
"I am obsessed with the Shea Moisture Silicone-free miracle styler leave-in."
"I stopped using a leave in conditioner and started using the Shea moisture manuka honey and mafura oil hair masque as my conditioner."
#20
Jessicurl
4.0
(2)
"Jessicurl is also protein free and the lightest product line I’ve tried."
"I like everything from Jessicurl."
#21
Curls
4.0
(2)
"I used to use Curls Crème Brule Whipped Curl Cream years ago and loved it."
"The Curls brand has one its called Crem Brulee that I'm pretty sure is protein free."
#22
Marc Anthony
4.0
(2)
"Is light."
"Mix mousse (I use Herbal Essences Totally Twisted) about 3:1 with Marc Anthony’s Curl Envy creme"
#23
Ouai
4.0
(2)
"Ouai curl creme"
"Works really well."
#24
Garnier
4.0
(2)
"I just tried Garnier is curl cream, and I really liked it"
"Garnier curl pudding. Cheap and effective."
#25
Milk Shake
5.0
(1)
"This cream make my curls shiny with a medium hold. I don’t even need to oil my hair after, because the cream itself makes it shiny and moisturized and soft."
#26
Fenty Hair
5.0
(1)
"They are so so good, don't weigh hair down, moisturizing & holds curl pattern!"
#27
Paul Mitchell
5.0
(1)
"I use Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam."
#28
Evolvh
5.0
(1)
"Evolvh SmartCurl cream has worked wonders for me."
#29
L'Oreal Paris Elvive
5.0
(1)
"I just got the loreal paris elvive “non stop dreamy curls” cream and im obsessed. it has completely brought my curls back to life for less than $8."
#30
Miss Jessie's Honey Curls
5.0
(1)
"I like miss jessies honey curls for definition and help with frizz."
#31
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Leave In
5.0
(1)
"Love Ur Self All-in-One or Ouidad Advanced Climate Control leave in are my favorites."
#32
Crème of Nature Pure Honey Twist and Hold Defining Custard
5.0
(1)
"I like Crème of Nature Pure Honey Twist and Hold Defining Custard."
#33
Crème of Nature Argan Oil Moisture and Shine Curl Activator Cream
5.0
(1)
"Also Crème of Nature Argan Oil Moisture and Shine Curl Activator Cream."
#34
Innersense Quiet Calm Curl Control
5.0
(1)
"I love Innersense quiet calm curl control."
#35
Leaf + Flower
5.0
(1)
"Girl, this stuff works wonders! It moisturizes and defines with a creamy-gel consistency. It's the only thing I've found that doesn't weigh down my fine curls while providing light, crunch-free hold at the same time."
#36
SheaMoisture
5.0
(1)
"Sheamoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie"
#37
CURLS
5.0
(1)
"The brand CURLS, their Vitamin C so so def Curl Defining jelly or the CURLS creme brulee curl defining cream."
#38
Boucleme
5.0
(1)
"I have been using Boucleme’s Curl Conditioner as a leave-in and my hair’s been really into it."
#39
Inhairitance
5.0
(1)
"I swear by inhairitance"
#40
Kerastase
4.0
(1)
"I like kerastase curl manifesto cream but it doesn't give me hold. I have to put in a mousse after."
#41
Loma
4.0
(1)
"I love the Loma curly creme too."
#42
SDJ
4.0
(1)
"I've really been enjoying the sdj leave in. I have 2c/3a curls and I find it lightweight but very hydrating and smells lovely."
#43
Noughty
4.0
(1)
"I rly like Noughty Wave Hello"
#44
Aunt Jackie's Curl La La Cream
4.0
(1)
"You can try aunt Jackie’s curl la la cream it’s really good just apply it after you shower."
#45
Fix My Curls
4.0
(1)
"I've personally got decent results from Fix My Curls hair butter and flaxseed gelly."
#46
Aussie
4.0
(1)
"Aussie instant freeze is glycerin free, as is Zotos Professionals All About Curls high definition gel."
#47
Tesco
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried gel? The Tesco one that's 45p is good."
#48
Aveda Be Curly
4.0
(1)
"Aveda “be curly” line."
#49
Shea Moisture Curling Cream
4.0
(1)
"Shea moisture curling cream"
#50
Aunt Jackie's Transform Leave In Conditioner
4.0
(1)
"Aunt Jackie's Transform Leave In Conditioner"
#51
Hairitage Ahead of the Curl Cream
4.0
(1)
"Hairitage https://hairitagebymindy.com/products/ahead-of-the-curl-cream"
#52
Bouncecurl
4.0
(1)
"Ones that work for me are from Curlsmith, Bouncecurl, Evolvh, and Rahua."
#53
Mizani
4.0
(1)
"I really like mizani. Good product and affordable."
#54
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Leave-In
4.0
(1)
"I only just started using the Manuka honey & yogurt leave-in about a month ago, but it's been great so far."
#55
Cake
4.0
(1)
"Cake makes a curl cream I’ve heard good things about!"
#56
Ms. Jessie's
4.0
(1)
"I’d use ms Jessie’s curl cream"
#57
Eco Slay
4.0
(1)
"It gives amazinggg definition!"
#58
DevaCurl
4.0
(1)
"I know people have issues with Devacurl but I use their fragrance free Supercream"
#59
Cake Beauty
4.0
(1)
"This is the only one I can think of for your budget."
#60
Treluxe
4.0
(1)
"I recommend looking into Treluxe Reflex and Jessicurl Rocking Ringlets."
#61
Inner Sense
4.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of Inner Sense Quiet Calm Curl Control."
#62
Flora and Curl
4.0
(1)
"I really like the Flora and curl lotion."
#63
Real Aloe
4.0
(1)
"I currently really like the Real Aloe Gelly."
#64
Verb
4.0
(1)
"Check out Verb’s curl line!"
#65
Moroccanoil Curl Cream
3.0
(1)
"The one by Moroccan Oil is great, but that curl cream is pricey."
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