Which curl cream suits your curl type best?
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Curl creams are Perfect for natural curly hair! With a good curlCream, you can regain control over unruly frizzy curls/waves. There are loads of different curl creams and just as many types of curls… Which curl type do you have and which curl cream suits it best? Hopefully, we bring you a step closer to the answer - find out more in this blog!
Which curlCream suits low porosity hair best?
Low porosity hair means the hair cuticles lie flat and close together. This makes it hard for your hair to absorb moisture. Low porosity hair is often healthy and needs little care. Still, your curls can feel very dry because your hair struggles to absorb moisture. Low porosity hair therefore needs a curl cream that provides hydration rather than extra nourishment (protein).
If you have low porosity curls, it’s especially important not to use heavy creams, thick oils, greasy butters, or proteins in your hair care products. These products will likely make your hair greasy. Oils that do work are those with penetrating properties. Your hair struggles to absorb products, so use oils suitable for low porosity curls:
- Argan Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Coconut Oil
- AManlmond Oil
- Grape Seed Oil
How do you recognise low porosity curls? Maybe you relate to these points:
- Your curly strands are easy to manage
- Your curls shine intensely
- Your curls feel dry
- Your hair struggles to absorb moisture (so it may feel dry if you don’t pay attention)
- Proteins make your hair feel stiff and straw-like
- Your hair gets greasy quickly because hair products sit on your hair.
- Your hair is sensitive to moisture overload, meaning too much hydration.
- Your hair feels abnormally soft when wet
- Your hair is hard to dye, it doesn't take colour easily.
If you're sure this is your hair type, these curl creams are suitable for low porosity hair:
- Maria Nila Curlicue Cream
- DeSign Essentials Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gel
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TIGI Curls Rock Amplifier
- L'Oreal Curl ExpresSion Long-Lasting Leave in Moisturiser
Want more info on low porosity hair? Check out this blog: How to care for low porosity curls.
Which curl cream suits high porosity hair best?
High porosity hair means the hair cuticles are open. This can mean your curls don’t stay hydrated or nourished for long, or the core of the hair strand isn’t well protected. Hair with open cuticles can get damaged quickly, or is often already damaged. The right curlCream can help your curls on their path to recovery. High porosity hair needs lots of nourishing care, especially proteins, unlike low porosity hair. You can recognise high porosity curls by:
- Your hair feels dry, rough, and very fragile
- Your hair lacks shine
- Your hair tangles quickly and breaks easily
- Your curls have little elasticity
- Your hair takes colour quickly but fades fast
- Your hair absorbs products immediately but can’t hold them long
- Frizzy hair
- Loss of curl definition
- Many split ends
Is this your hair type? We recommend these curlCreams for high porosity hair:
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Kérastase Curl Manifesto Leave-In Crème
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DeSign Essentials Almond & Avocado Twist & Setting Lotion
- keracare Curlessence Moisturizing Curl Activator
Want to know more about high porosity curls? Check this blog: How to care for high porosity curls.
Still unsure if you have low or high porosity curls, or want to learn about the CG method? We recommend these three pages/blogs:
Which curlCream suits curl type 2A-2C best?
Curl type 2 usually needs lighter products to avoid weighing down the curls. Especially if you have fine, thin hair, a light curl cream is best. Heavy curl creams can weigh down thin hair, reducing volume and curl bounce. Here are our tips for a light curl cream:
Have type 2 curls with thick, stubborn hair? Choose a heavier curl cream. Thicker hair needs more weight to control curls. Tip for heavier curl cream:
- Matrix Total Results A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream
- Indola Innova Setting Curl Cream
- DeSign Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Twist & Set Setting Lotion
Which curlCream suits curl type 3A-3C best?
For curl type 3A-3C, we have listed the following products you could try:
- DeSign Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Defining Creme Gel is a botanical, creamy, lightweight gel combining the 2-in-1 benefits of moisture from a cream and the strong hold of a gel without flaking or dryness. This cream is Perfect if you have 3A-3C curls.
- Maria Nila Curlicue Cream is a very nourishing Cream that defines your curls and fights frizz. It strengthens the curl and shapes it.
- DeSign Essentials Almond & Avocado Twist & Setting Lotion is a curlLotion that makes your curls shine! The fast-drying setting Lotion defines your curl and keeps it shining all day.
Which curlCream suits curl type 4A-4C best?
The real deal! Below we’ve listed a few creams that are Perfect for your curl type:
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DeSign Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Defining Crème Gel is a botanical, creamy, lightweight gel combining the 2-in-1 benefits of moisture from a cream and the strong hold of a gel without flaking or dryness. This cream isn’t only Perfect for 3A-3C curls but also for 4A-4C.
- TIGI Curls Rock Amplifier highlights curls and nourishes the hair so it feels soft and gains more shine. The Cream fights frizz and protects against UV rays.
- Maria Nila Curlicue Cream is a very nourishing Cream that defines your curls and fights frizz. It strengthens the curl and shapes it.
- DeSign Essentials Almond & Avocado Twist & Setting Lotion is a curlLotion that makes your curls shine! The fast-drying setting Lotion defines your curl and keeps it shining all day.
Which curlCream do I need for dry curls?
Dry curls? It can feel like an endless struggle! If you have dry curls, choose products that hydrate your curls deeply, so more moisture stays in your curls. Below are some products that will help you with dry curls:
- Garnier Fructis Hydra Aloe Air-Dry Cream is a leave-in cream that keeps your curls frizz-free for 24 hours. The Cream is full of vitamins and hydrates your curls optimally. This cream is also CG approved.
- Schwarzkopf Superfood Leave-in isn’t really a Cream but a rich leave-in treatment to balance moisture and maintain soft hair definition. Your curls get plenty of hydration, and moisture balance is restored.
- DeSign Essentials Natural Coconut & Monoi Deep Moisture Milk Crème is the Perfect curl cream if your curls need extra hydration. Thanks to argan, olive, and sunflower oil.
- Indola Hydrate BB Cream is a hydrating Cream that restores and strengthens dry curls. The moisturising cream contains jojoba oil and restores the natural moisture balance of hair.
Which curlCream do I need for unruly curls?
Are your curls never quite right? Do your curls fly in all directions? You’ll often have more control when your curls have enough moisture. Below are some products that will make sure you never struggle with unruly curls again:
- Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Curls & Waves Bounty Balm keeps your curls under control all day. This Cream also adds a beautiful shine to your curls.
- Goldwell StyleSign Curls Defining Cream is a nourishing curl cream that tames unruly curls in no time, without weighing hair down. It also protects your hair from external influences.
Curly girls agree: finding the right products for your curls is a journey. Even if a product seems Perfect for your hair, it’s always a matter of trial and error to see how your curls react. If you have any questions about the CG method, feel free to contact us, always happy to help!
