Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream

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Type 4 hair, or coily hair, is often very fragile, meaning using moisturizing products is an absolute must. This curl cream is a favorite of Taylor. Shea butter provides the moisture type 4 hair craves, while also helping to strengthen hair. Flaxseed oil, meanwhile, offers hold and shine. Users with type 4 hair note how soft, shiny, and defined their curls look after using this product, highlighting the fact that it leaves no residue in the hair. It's pretty rare to find a curly hair product that fits almost every head of curls, but this is one of them. "Not only is it free of fragrance, silicones, and waxes, but it's also weirdly customizable depending on your curl type," says Cosmopolitan deputy beauty director Chloe Metzger. "Although it's filled with coconut oil, which would usually leave my fine hair greasy, a dime-size dollop squished through my sopping-wet hair leaves my 3a curls defined, smooth, and bouncy."

AQUA/WATER/EAU, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCOL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, STEARETH-2, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PG-PROPYL SILANETRIOL, CELLULOSE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PG-HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE COCODIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLUCOSE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, POLYQUATERNIUM-55, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, C10-40 ISOALKYLAMIDOPROPYLETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE, SODIUM ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL. MOCDC04 Add this curl cream to your shelf of 4c hair products asap. Perfect for curly hair that's on the finer side, this shea butter-based formula will deeply moisturize and enhance your curls without leaving any heavy residue. Start with clean, wet hair. Use your hands to evenly distribute the product over your curls. Allow your hair to air dry, or blow dry using a diffuser attachment to ensure the heat is evenly distributed. It’s best to start with a little bit of product and add more curl cream or water accordingly. If even just looking at a product full of heavy ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil makes your hair feel greasy, opt for this super-lightweight curl cream . It's made with lightweight moisturizers, like jojoba oil, and hydrators like aloe vera, and has a light hold to give you a touch of curl definition without weighing them down.Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceteareth-20, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Ppg-1 Trideceth-6, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-37, Polyquaternium-72, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Eugenol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde. I haven't trained my curls in a while, having worked in a fairly physical job. Didn't leave much room for looking nice. So I thought I would try this out. Low porosity hair has cuticles that are super close together, making it hard for moisture and ingredients to penetrate the hair—resulting in product buildup and dryness. In general, low-porosity hair does best with lightweight formulas that contain little-to-no oils or butters, like the Rahua Control Cream Curl Styler. Two people with the same curl pattern can have totally different porosities, which means they need different curl creams.

Keep an eye out for ingredients like argan, avocado, and coconut oils or aloe vera, as well as mango or shea butter to help hydrate and nourish your curls. “It’s important that the cream includes hydrating and moisturizing properties, as well as an element of hold,” says Marlisa Sears, artistic director for Marc Anthony hair care. “It’s difficult to achieve great curls without moisture, as your curls will be dry.” This lightweight cream is a drugstore favorite for a reason—its conditioning formula, which contains ginger flower essence and lime fruit, helps you score smooth, defined curls. It's also great for a variety of hair types (from wavy to tight curly), as well as those who are transitioning from permed to natural hair.Now keep scrolling for the 21 curl creams myself, my curly-hair editors, and our experts are obsessed with. Then, read on for everything you need to know about curl cream, including how to choose the best one for hydrated, defined curls. THE REVIEW: "This is hands down the best product I have found for giving my hair definition and curl—I just apply and let it air dry, scrunching occasionally, and it looks fabulous—it isn't crunchy or stiff at all, and lasts," reads one tester's review. If you have type-4 hair or super-dry and coarse curls, you'll absolutely love this hair butter. This curl cream is like a glass of water for your hair, moisturizing your curls while also defining them. Thanks to the formulation being infused with coconut oil and olive oil, this is a heavy cream and a great option for those with super-tight curls to use before a twist out as a moisturizing base, or just as a moisturizing base for your wash-and-go or protective styles. Curl creams create a protective film around the hair shaft, which helps to smooth the cuticle and make curls more manageable. Most formulas include nourishing ingredients that can help boost moisture or impart a shiny finish. THE REVIEW: "I had read that this was an amazing product that somehow magically worked for all curl types but was pretty skeptical when I put some on my hands—but to my surprise, I am so pleased with the results," writes one reviewer. "My hair looks amazing!"

Another one of Metzger's absolute faves? This curl cream by John Frieda that keeps her hair super smooth and sleek. "Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve had at least two tubes of this smoothing cream at my desk and in my car since 2015 because it’s that freakin’ good for immediately laying down frizz and flyaways without making my thin curls greasy," says Metzger. Just note, it's filled with water-insoluble silicones, so make sure to clarify once a month with a sulfate-based clarifying shampoo to strip away any build-up. Key ingredients: Rosemary leaf extract, green tea extract, meadowfoam seed oil, PEG-40 castor oil (moisturizes without building up)Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, VP/VA Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum (Fragrance), Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Benzophenone-3, Sodium Hydroxide, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Sodium Bisulfite, CI 14700 (Red 4). Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-11, Glycol Stearate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Polyquaternium-72, Dimethicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, C10-40 Soalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Ceteareth-20, Dmdm Hydantoin, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Eugenol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde