Best for Sleek Styling

The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam

Best for Sleek Styling

The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam

Pros

• Doesn't leave hair crunchy

This mousse is great for styling a slicked-back look. It has enough hold to lay hair flat without making it feel hard. In fact, it leaves hair feeling super soft after using.

Best for Fighting Humidity

Rëzo Haircare Curl Manifest Hair Serum

Best for Fighting Humidity

Rëzo Haircare Curl Manifest Hair Serum

Now 43% Off

Pros

• Safe for color-treated hair

Cons

• A little pricey

Anyone living in a humid climate knows styling curls can be tough. "I love using the Rëzo serum before and after diffusing, straightening hair, or even as a daily curl refresher," Rëzo says.

Best for Dry Hair

Ouidad Recovery Whipped Curls Daily Conditioner and Styling Primer

Best for Dry Hair

Ouidad Recovery Whipped Curls Daily Conditioner and Styling Primer

Pros

• Great for kinky curly textures

Layering products is an important part in keeping curls hydrated and moisturized. As a primer, this pick is your foundation for hydrated curls. It helps to restore moisture—especially to damaged hair.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Best Heat Protectant

Cantu Shea Butter Thermal Shield Heat Protectant

Best Heat Protectant

Cantu Shea Butter Thermal Shield Heat Protectant

Now 15% Off

Pros

• Great price

Cons

• Can leave a sticky texture

This heat protectant helps shield your hair from heat damage at temperatures as high as 425 degrees. The formula can also be used on wet or dry hair, or to tame flyaways.

Best for Low Porosity Hair

Pattern Intensive Conditioner

Best for Low Porosity Hair

Pattern Intensive Conditioner

Now 71% Off

Pros

• Great for dry hair

Cons

• Might weigh down fine textures

This deeply hydrating conditioner is best for those with tight curl textures that just can't seem to stay hydrated and moisturized. For a little extra TLC, you can even leave it on the hair for 10 minutes to act as a deep-conditioning treatment.

Best for a Blow Out

TO112 Anti-Humectant Spray

Best for a Blow Out

TO112 Anti-Humectant Spray

Pros

• Great scent

Cons

• A little pricey

This lightweight no-hold spray is best used as a finishing touch, as it's intended to help block out humidity so your style stays fresh. Mist all over before heading out.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Best for Brittle Hair

Pantene Gold Series Anti-Breakage Leave-In Combing Creme

Best for Brittle Hair

Pantene Gold Series Anti-Breakage Leave-In Combing Creme

Pros

• Can be used on damp or dry hair

If you're currently treating damaged hair, then you know the importance of being as gentle as possible when styling. The biotin and kukui nut oil in this product help moisturize and strengthen hair, as well as reduce breakage.

Best for Fine Textures

Ceremonia Pequi Curl Activator

Best for Fine Textures

Ceremonia Pequi Curl Activator

Pros

• Great scent

If your curls need a little boost, this lightweight curl activator helps with definition. Even with conditioning ingredients like Brazilian fruit, pequi, castor oil, and murumuru butter, the milky serum won't weigh down your hair.

Pro Pick

Imbue Curl Restoring Intensive Mask

Pro Pick

Imbue Curl Restoring Intensive Mask

Pros

• Great to combat split ends

How to keep curls hydrated is a question that Sultan gets asked almost every day. "Keeping hair moisturized by using sulfate-free shampoos or cleansers that do not strip any natural moisture away from the hair is important," she says. "You should also use a moisture treatment such as Imbue Restoring Intensive Mask, which has a really even base of protein and moisture, and also helps to define the curl pattern."

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Best Detangler

African Pride Moisture Miracle Aloe & Coconut Water Pre-Shampoo

Best Detangler

African Pride Moisture Miracle Aloe & Coconut Water Pre-Shampoo

Pros

• Great price

This pre-wash treatment helps to condition hair while also coating it in an aloe and coconut water formula for easy detangling. For hair that is on the drier side, you can leave it on for 15 minutes before washing out.

Best for Mature Hair

Better Not Younger Bounce Back Super Moisturizing Shampoo for Curly Hair

Best for Mature Hair

Better Not Younger Bounce Back Super Moisturizing Shampoo for Curly Hair

Pros

• Great for thinning hair

This shampoo was specifically designed to give a little boost to thinning and aging curls. It not only cleanses without stripping your hair of its natural oils, but adds volume and bounce to limp curls.

Best for Curl Definition

Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino Avocado Leave-In Defining Creme

Best for Curl Definition

Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino Avocado Leave-In Defining Creme

Pros

• Moisturizing yet lightweight

Cons

• Strong scent

A lot of leave-in creams aim for curl definition but can easily weigh hair down or create scalp buildup. This one is super lightweight and packed with hair-loving ingredients like rice amino acids, avocado oil, and vitamin E.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Best for Hair and Scalp

Mielle Organics Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Whipping Creme

Best for Hair and Scalp

Mielle Organics Mango & Tulsi Nourishing Whipping Creme

Pros

• Great for dry scalps

Cons

• Might weigh down fine strands

This mango-spiked cream is packed with antioxidants to restore moisture to your hair and scalp. It's also nice on thicker curls that might need a heavier product.

Best Gel

rahua Aloe Vera Hair Gel

Best Gel

rahua Aloe Vera Hair Gel

Pros

• Great for fine textures

Gel can be tricky. Sometimes too much leaves hair crunchy and flaky, while too little won't provide enough hold. This aloe-vera-based gel helps to keep hair soft and shiny without the stiffness of traditional gel formulas.

Best for In-Between Washes

Shaz and Kiks Rice + Chai Refresh Spray

Best for In-Between Washes

Shaz and Kiks Rice + Chai Refresh Spray

Pros

• Great for sensitive scalps

Sometimes dry shampoo doesn't always mix well with curly hair. This refresh spray gives your curls a much-needed boost as it balances your scalp barrier, without leaving behind any powdery residue.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Best for Redefining Curls

amika Power Hour Curl Refreshing Spray

Best for Redefining Curls

amika Power Hour Curl Refreshing Spray

This lightweight spray is all you need to bring limp curls back to life. It's great for curly or coily textures and for fighting unwanted frizz.

Best Gel for Humidity

Living Proof Curl Defining Gel

Best Gel for Humidity

Living Proof Curl Defining Gel

Pros

• Good for all hair types and textures

When the summer humidity hits, your curls will need all the help they can get to stay frizz free. This defining gel helps to maintain styles longer in high-humidity environments and works well on all curl patterns.

Best Hair Mask

R+Co Cassette Curl Defining Masque

Best Hair Mask

R+Co Cassette Curl Defining Masque

Pros

• Great for dry hair

A curly hair routine wouldn't be complete without a hair mask. This treatment can be used once a week in place of a regular conditioner when washing. Its rich cream texture melts down to prevent split ends and leave your curls hydrated and bouncy.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Best for Coily Hair

Davines This Is a Curl Gel Oil

Best for Coily Hair

Davines This Is a Curl Gel Oil

Pros

• Super hydrating

This product features a gel-to-oil formula to give dry curls and coils an ultra-dose of hydration. It's extremely moisturizing and helps to control unwanted frizz and give hair a soft shine.

Best Multiuse Oil

Shaeri Multi-Use Care Oil

Best Multiuse Oil

Shaeri Multi-Use Care Oil

Pros

• Amazing scent

"I find that using an oil at the end of your curly routine seals in the moisture and keeps the curls looking shiny," Sultan says. "This will also help the curls to last longer into your curly routine."

Watch Next

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qa3RqZyrq5KWx6Kt0WeaqKVfl7KiwdOyZqGZmad8qICPam1yaGNqfKTB0aWwZqCRnr9ursSsq2aooqSxtq%2FTrGY%3D