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13 Best Products for Curly Hair

In a sea of styling aids, these 13 products are tops for helping your curly hair look its best -- whether you wear it natural or straight

March 10, 2011 | by Audrey Fine | 59 COMMENTS

No. 10: Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Spray Gel, $7 TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 8.1*

What you said: "Gives volume and shape to curls that need the extra bounce. It pumped up my curls and gave them that freshly cut feeling. Fantastic price. (Hint: Once it's almost empty take the pump off and use your hand to apply.) This is my most favorite curly hair product in years." -- barbieheather2008

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*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 9: Aussie Sprunch Hair Spray Flexible Hold, $7.99

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products mentioned

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless...

7.6

Goldwell Dynamic Loop Curl Spray

7.7

Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Defining Creme

8.8

Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shaping Spray Gel

7.4

Aussie Sprunch Hair Spray (Aerosol)

8.2

Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Firm-Hold Hairspray

7.9

Aveda Air Control Hair Spray

8.3

TRESemme Flawless Curls Extra Hold Mousse

8.5

Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer

7.0

Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Conditioner for...

9.1

Redken Fresh Curls Curl Boost

9.0

Pantene Pro-V Curly Hair Series Satin Hold Hairspray

9.4

Ouidad Botanical Boost

7.9

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Have tried ALL, but the Bumble & Bumble, will have to give it a try.

by MissPurple Friday, January 25, 2013 at 01:22PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaF123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

Very nice! I'll probably buy the garnier spray.

by NillaButterfly Monday, December 24, 2012 at 11:39AM Report as inappropriate

I have the Bumble and Bumble cream, and I know that it works well. I've also tried the Frizz Ease finishing cream but never for a curly look. I'll have to try that now!

by cheerio9551 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 08:47PM Report as inappropriate

Have used many of these products and stand behind them!! Many of the less expensive ones are awesomee!

by Lamexicana1 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:56PM Report as inappropriate

WOW !!! I have been looking for hair products that will manage my curls for the longest. Thanks Total Beauty !

by Lillium_Stargaz Monday, October 15, 2012 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

Girls I have tried tons of products are it seems to me that the product that I always tend to love they stop distributing. I have think, frizzy curly hair. I am italian it tends to get out of control. I found a great new product on the market called Mixed Chick. it is a conditioner that you leave it and it maintains your curls all day. love it. You can but it online or at certain salons.

by lisha126 Friday, September 21, 2012 at 10:10AM Report as inappropriate

I would like more products that define and make better curls. Good article though

by alisha_teater Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 02:22PM Report as inappropriate

lovee this product!

by carla_murillo Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate

I have curly hair and found this article very helpful! I love John Frieda products

by glamgirlseven Friday, April 6, 2012 at 07:10PM Report as inappropriate

Looks like I'm going to be trying some John Freida

by mrselliott08 Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate

One product that I like that is not on this list is Axe men's styling gel. The kind that comes in a jar with red lettering. A dime sized drop works wonders on my curly/wavy hair. After that, any John Frieda product will do, they are all fantastic!

by queeniemeanie Friday, February 10, 2012 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate

I have frizzy curly hair, and I swear by the Aveda Be Curly. Works wonders. Love love love it!

by Jemma Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 01:10AM Report as inappropriate

I love all the John Freida products for curly hair like mine:)

by Lisa0311 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 02:24PM Report as inappropriate

i have to really try these products hope they work

by Nicole2814 Friday, November 18, 2011 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

ive tried the John Frieda products and is really working for me.. i love the smell and the texture.. im not really curly but my hair is wavy.. and it really tames the frizz..

by Mssaralee18 Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 11:42AM Report as inappropriate

what ever the product.. i still believe it will damage my hair.. think i will try it..

by LadyLC26 Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 08:36AM Report as inappropriate

I have tried almost everything for my curly hair! the only thing that really works for my hair is this stuff I get from walgreens called sammy. i love love love this stuff. It's not heavy on my hair and gives my hair bounce and definition. I think its like $5, I have really curly hair so I can just wash it put the product on and go!

by danielle_monique_wallace Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 04:56PM Report as inappropriate

I love the John Frieda products, but I've been hearing so much about the Ouidad products that I think I might try some out!

by vfalkow Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 09:50PM Report as inappropriate

some of these ive actually used so i can vouch for some like tresemme curl mouse.

by KelseaT Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 10:59PM Report as inappropriate

John Frieda's Magic Curl is phenomenal. The best part is you can go to bed with wet hair, spray in the am and curls will spiral up and hold without being sticky.

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate

LOVE Ouidad products. They are available at Sephora Btrfly.

by BellezzaBeauty Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate

Can anybody tell me where to buy the Ouidad product? I'm anxious to try and my local Walgreens doesn't carry.

by Btrfly Friday, June 17, 2011 at 09:29AM Report as inappropriate

Ouidad is amazing! Way better than Bumble and Bumble. Love John Frieda, great when on a budget. Sadly overlooked was the fabulous Living Proof line and Mizani Hair Butter.

by SunBunnyxxxooo Monday, June 13, 2011 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

I really wish the DevaCurl products had been mentioned in this post. I"ve tried a ton of products that claim to work wonders on curly hair, but all I usually ended up with was less money in my pocket and a graveyard of barely used products under my bathroom sink. The DevaCurl line is hands down the best line EVER to work on my crazy, curly hair.

by grace7 Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 10:10AM Report as inappropriate

I definitely going to try some of thes produces

by chula400 Friday, April 29, 2011 at 05:06PM Report as inappropriate

Such a grand time to have curly hair. So many great products that really deliver, such a change from my younger days. I sometimes wonder how life would have been different if I had some of these at say, 18 or so. I love the Redken products for curly hair. But will make a point to give some of these others a try! Haven't found my holy grail yet.

by Agrimony Friday, April 22, 2011 at 02:46PM Report as inappropriate

These all look like great products.

by ladyboarder9669 Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11:41AM Report as inappropriate

I have recently fallen in love with CIBU's Spring Roll line. I haven't seen any reviews on the products on here but it's an awesome product for anyone with curly hair or any kind of wave (like myself). Their Soft Curl Gel is my favorite product by far! It makes my natural wave really stand out and not make my hair hard and crunchy! Even if you don't have any kind of curl to your hair...it can give you soft natural looking beachy waves!

by armywife0122 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 05:32AM Report as inappropriate

I'd like to keep my curls. looks good for an hour then starts getting frizzy. the products just may help

by laurie_olsbo Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 12:26PM Report as inappropriate

My sister is gonna have to check this out!

by rockgal911 Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for the tips! :)

by meluvmakeup Friday, April 1, 2011 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate

I use Paul Mitchell Round Trip. I love the product. I have extremely thick and curly hair. This product does not make my hair hard or sticky. Holds the curl. Paul Mitchell Quick Slip is also good. It is a hair lotion that can be used before the Round Trip.

by darkstar12 Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 10:31PM Report as inappropriate

these products r good but i'll stick to mine.

by rayvensme Friday, March 25, 2011 at 09:30PM Report as inappropriate

Finally stopped the woes of straightening every day. Its good to see some suggestions for products I can try! Thanks :)

by Vamp321 Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:41PM Report as inappropriate

Theres alot of curly hair products that arent here

by ChrisanneSkye Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

I don't see Garnier Fructis Curl Construct Mousse on here! It is amazing!

by Glisten17 Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:09PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks you for this.

by ChrisanneSkye Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:05PM Report as inappropriate

humm...i want to try the #1 product...hope it works well!

by kat_hamilton17 Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:01PM Report as inappropriate

that model is super pretty! I just got a new curling wand so I'll have to try these

by LittleBunny Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:34PM Report as inappropriate

Great list!!! Can't wait to try some of those products on my curls...

by sweetartlet Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for this! good to see products for curly girls :)

by beautymamas Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 12:31PM Report as inappropriate

For thick curls (though you will need a sizable amount of product, I beyond a doubt suggest using the Bumble and Bumble CURL CREME LOVE IT

by GlamourIsLife Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 06:43PM Report as inappropriate

Great list!

by GlamourIsLife Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 06:33PM Report as inappropriate

lovely curls

by LittleBunny Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:13AM Report as inappropriate

Great products!

by aly7 Monday, February 14, 2011 at 10:58AM Report as inappropriate

This are great products. But I think Paul Mitchell's Round Trip should be added to this list. It's my latest passion.

by CeeNee888 Friday, January 28, 2011 at 12:11PM Report as inappropriate

i have really thick curls and i want them 2 stay down likk they do when i wash them any advice on wat 2 put in my hair??

by ricangirl911duh Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 10:38PM Report as inappropriate

would also recommend Shu Uemura fabric spray, does add a little crunch (so don't over do it!) but works well to give wavy hair a curl boost and some body without making it frizzy. Feels no worse then salt spray but with added benefits. Made my frizzy damaged hair look like beach curls.

by summer123 Monday, August 30, 2010 at 04:57PM Report as inappropriate

I can't stand the smell of this product. The fragrance is too over powering.

by AlohaBear Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 09:20PM Report as inappropriate

you know how when people curl there hair its like smooth and can run Ur finger thorough it? what kind of product does that for curly hair? like it doesnt leave it crunchy or hard please write back a.s.a.p! thanks ;0

by godslittlegirl Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 06:49PM Report as inappropriate

With good products it's esy to handle any kind of curly hair ! Thank you for the advice!

by CurlyLocks82 Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 07:07AM Report as inappropriate

With good products it's esy to handle any kind of curly hair ! Thank you for the advice!

by CurlyLocks82 Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 07:02AM Report as inappropriate

curly hair to the rescue! we need some help taming our curls.

by BunnyGirl Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:22PM Report as inappropriate

please tell me the name of the style wax that was used to tame curls,and keep frizz at bay. Thank You

by red121528 Friday, November 27, 2009 at 10:17AM Report as inappropriate

i didn't c any paul mitchell products. i have curly hair and their super sculpt is the best. and their 'the conditioner' has been a staple for me for over 15 years...since i was in my teens!!!!

by dccgurl Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 04:30PM Report as inappropriate

John Freida Products are mostly great. This one is is a keeper I have in between hair - I'm mixed race so it's wavy/straight. This works when I'm relaxing my hair, or when I go into summer and let it go wavy. No frizzies- and hair looks touseled. Since my hair is long, I have to get enough product all the way to the ends, and this does the trick.

by pjasper828 Sunday, August 23, 2009 at 12:34PM Report as inappropriate

I give this product a 4 star rating. I have curly hair but in the winter, it gets the frizzies. I want to conquer that problem.

by starpixie65 Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 08:44AM Report as inappropriate

Love this stuff..

by corrine85 Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 12:28PM Report as inappropriate

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