Being curly has advantages. You can hop out of the shower, throw in a great styling product and a hair tie, and be on your way. Bonus: No heat styling or texturizing products required ... ever! The trendy effortless-but-chic look was pretty much made for you. True fact: about 40 percent of women wish they had the curls, waves and texture you've got.

On the downside, curls do require some serious maintenance. Styling creams, serums and gels are a curly-haired girls best friend, and can mean the difference between a great hair day and an OMG-don't-leave-the-house hair day.

Today, we're giving Curly Hair Day the proper recognition it deserves by highlighting the best products for curly hair -- the best de-frizzers, un-tanglers, hydrating conditioners and other products geared for spiral styles and wavy looks. These are the staples you need in your hair product arsenal for creating, maintaining and taming any curly style.

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Kinky Curly Knot Today, $12

What it is: A creamy herbal conditioner and detangler designed to smooth the cuticle and remove knots, snarls and tangles from thick, unruly textured hair.

How it works: After washing hair, apply generously and work through troubled areas with a wide tooth comb. Kinky Curly Knot Today can be used as a regular rinse-out conditioner for wavy hair or as a leave-in for thicker curlier hair types. It's great for use after removing braids and extensions. When using this product as a leave-in, apply in the shower and rinse with a little water to evenly distribute the conditioner.

DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel, $18.95

What it is: An ultra moisturizing and defining gel that dissolves instantly when applied to wet hair. As it dries, it forms a moisture-protecting cast to enhance curls.

How it works: Apply an ample amount onto your palms and distribute evenly onto damp hair. Allow the product to set for a few minutes once you've applied it to avoid frizz.

Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls, $14

What it is: A silky, jelly consistency designed to leave your curls touchably soft and crunch free while giving your curls the shine and hold you love.

How it works: Squeeze a quarter sized amount into your palm and apply it section by section to your damp (not wet), cleaned, conditioned and detangled curls, covering your entire head. To dry: Air dry or use a diffuser attachment on a blow dryer.

Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting Cream-Gel, $4.29

What it is: A creamy, gel-like formula that controls frizz and gives curls bounce. It holds like a gel, conditions like a cream, and gives you sculpted curls without the crunch.

How it works: Apply a quarter size amount to slightly damp hair. Rake hair with fingers or comb through from root to tip for even distribution. Allow your hair to air dry or use a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment.