20 Best Curling Creams For 4C Hair (2023 Updated)

I have always cut hair since I was a kid. In this Covid Era I’ve started to grow my hair out for the first time in my life. The females in my life told me I would have to use certain products. Being a man of color I only trust one place to get my products from Bevel.

The curl cream has changed the game for me. I get more attention from women trying to play with my hair. The curls was the key! Never cutting my hair again.

If you touch your hair after you style it, this product will flake and make it look like you have dandruff. Avoid wearing any black or dark colors with this, because you’ll have flakes all over your clothes.

There are so many cheaper curl cremes for curly hair, this is not one of them.

A great moisturizer with a nice scent. I use this right after showering and using the conditioner for my hair. I’m only giving it 4 stars because I expected the product to be a different texture and it didn’t make my hair feel soft like other products I use.

I received these products for free from Influenster and Zotos Professional in exchange for my honest review. I want to start off by saying that my hair is wavy, not curly, so I can only speak to waves, not curls.

This product did leave my hair feeling soft, and my ends felt like they did have some more moisture since that is the driest part of my hair. My hair had less poof and some more wave to it about a day after I put this product in.

The first day after I washed and used this product, my hair was still it’s usual ball of poof, but the second day, it had settled down nicely. I’m not 100% sure, but since I used the All About Curls products I was sent, my color treated hair did seem to lose some of the color.

Now, it could just be my grays because they are intense and come out strong, but I used this product and the others about 2 weeks after I had my hair professionally dyed at the salon. After a few days, I started to see some gray peaking through.

Like I said, not sure if it was this exact product, a combination of me using all the ones I received, or just a fluke since I couldn’t run scientific tests to find the exact cause. Just beware using this product right after your hair is dyed.

I took off 2 stars because after the second day of having used this product, my hair felt really weighed down and limp. It looked kind of raggedy to be honest. I don’t wash my hair every day or even every other day, but I had to when I used this product.

Just because it didn’t really work for me, doesn’t mean it might not work for someone else, especially with truly curly hair.

I received the all about curls cream complimentary from influenster for testing and reviewing purposes. My hair is very thick, dry, and wavy, and is chin length at the moment. This cream doesn’t have much of a scent which I love because I can’t tolerate heavy fragrances and I don’t like for my hair to smell like perfume.

It’s not greasy, its lightweight, and only takes a small amount. I don’t usually wear my hair curly; I usually flat iron it. But for the purposes of testing this product, I washed my hair, and then applied my usual products along with this cream and let it airdry.

This cream was hydrating, non sticky, did not make my hair oily, and did not make my hair feel crunchy or stiff. It left my hair super soft, hydrated, held the curls until I washed it out, kept my hair frizz free and protected from this Louisiana humidity.

I was also able to brush my hair after it was dry and it maintained the curls. Usually if i wear it curly, I can’t brush it after it’s dry because it turns into a poofy nightmare but this cream allowed me to actually be able to brush it and style it after it was dry which I normally can’t do if I wear it curly after it dries which is one reason why I flat iron my hair 99 percent of the time.

This cream is definitely a game changer and I would definitely recommend it!.

received the All About Curls Collection VoxBox from Influsenter and Zoto Professional as a complimentary sample for testing purposes. One of the products was All About Curls Taming Cream. The cream is packaged in a 5.

1 fl. Oz. tube with a lime green background and black writing which makes it easy to read about the product. The thick white cream defines, softens, and sets my curls in about 20 to 30 mins with ease.

It says to apply to damp curls but I apply it in the shower after conditioning my curls. Then I will slowly comb through my hair to disturb the cream and squeeze out some water. Next I place a turbine over my hair and leave it for about 20 mins.

When I take off the turbine my curls are set. Leaving me with beautiful non-frizzy curls. This cream is free of Silicones, Parabens, Cruelty-Free, and Color Safe. All About Curls products are disturbed by Henkel Corporation.

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I have long naturally curly hair. My hair wants to frizz if I just use shampoo and conditioner, so I’ve looked for a long time and tried many products to reduce the frizz but still keep my naturally curly look.

So many products leave my hair crunchy and I hate that. I tried different amounts of product but it doesn’t seem to matter on some products. However Aquage Curl Defining Creme is not like anything else I have ever tried.

After shampooing and conditioning my hair, I squeeze out the excess water with a curly hair towel. Then I comb through to remove the tangles. Next I lean over so that my hair is falling to one side. I put a small amount of product in my palm, no bigger than nickel size.

I rub my hands together lightly so that product is on both palms. Then I use the “praying hands” technique to smooth the product from mid-shaft down to the ends. Next I flip my hair to the other side and repeat the process.

Finally I flip my hair forward over the top of my head and apply more Aquage. This may sound like a lot of product but I really do not need to use very much. Next I use a wide-tooth comb and comb through my hair so that the product is evenly distributed.

Then I scrunch my hair in my hands, first flipping my hair to one side, then the other side and once again over the front as I lean over. I check my hair in the mirror and scrunch any other places that need it.

After that, it’s air dry all the way! I end up with beautiful, soft, wavy, shiny curls with not a bit of stickiness or crunchiness. While I find that other products seem to make my hair feel dirty very quickly, Aquage does not make my hair feel that way at all.

This is a wonderful product and I highly recommend if you want beautiful, natural-looking curls without frizz or crunchiness.

I visited Ulta in hopes of purchasing a tube of Aquage Detailing Creme, but they were out. The sales associate suggested I try the Curl Defining Creme. This is a lighter product but I like it. My hair is short with some waves and I’m in the process of going naturally gray, so I’m dealing with some wiriness and flyaways.

The Detailing Creme was perfect for this in that it had more tackiness and the right amount of control for me. The Curl Defining Creme will work perfectly, especially when mixed with a bit of control wax or paste.

This wasn’t a bad swap, and curly girls should love it. I haven’t met an Aquage product I didn’t like; the line came highly recommended by my hairstylist daughter.

First, it’s important to know what type of hair you have. I need light weight styling cream that will create a soft wave/curl. My routine is typically after I shower I will apply leave-in conditioner and then apply this cream after.

Depending on what I want my hair to look like I will add another product. I will say that I have tried many curl cream but this is my favorite; I have used this for >5 years.

I love several Shea Moisture products and this one smells delicious, so I’m pretty bummed this product didn’t work out for me. I figured if it didn’t enhance my waves, it would at least add moisture to my hair or work as a leave in conditioner, but unfortunately it was pretty heavy and just sat on top of my hair.

It never really seemed to penetrate my hair shaft at any point, therefore I can’t claim any positive benefits from using it. (Well, besides my hair smelling good 😉!) However, it might be a great product for the right hair type work much better on thicker, coarse hair that can really tolerate heavier creams.

The consistency reminds me of butter or coconut oil before it melts (see pic). It has some really great ingredients, and per the packaging, it’s made with fair trade shea butter cruelty free, which is a plus in my book! It also says it has NO parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, animal testing, or petroleum and is color safe.

I have a huge jar left, so I will likely pass it on to a friend or family member in hopes they like it, and while I won’t repurchase, I will continue to purchase other Shea Moisture products! 🤍 Will I repurchase?: No 🤍 Rating: 3/5.

For years I have struggled with finding the right shampoo and conditioner for my curly hair. Products like Suave, TREsemmé, Pantene, and Aussie. As popular as these products are, they did not do my hair justice.

For instance, after I would wash my hair with these product lines, I would notice that my curls were left dehydrated and frizzy. Knowing that this was a huge issue I decided to take a different approach and do some research on what shampoos and conditioners were great for those with curly textured hair.

Once I came across the Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner from the Shea Moisture line, I knew I just had to give it a try because it said it contained natural and certified organic ingredients, controls frizz while adding brilliant shine, and formed to hydrate and protect your hair while reducing breakage.

I bought these two products at Walmart for approximately $20. The shampoo and conditioner are $9. 97 each. I know what some of you may be thinking. That is expensive for both a shampoo and conditioner but let me tell you it is worth it! Products like Suave, TREsemmé, Pantene, Aussie, and other popular shampoo and conditioners are cheaper because they are the most damaging.

They have sulfates and parabens which dries out your hair faster which leads to frizz and breakage. You can see why these products should be avoided for those with textured hair because are hair dries out faster than straight hair.

Therefore, it is best to stay away from them altogether. Go to your local drugstore and or any other places that sell hair products like Sallys and Ulta Beauty and give the Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner from Shea Moisture a try because you will not regret it.

I found the coconut curl cream about 3 years ago and I wish I had found it sooner. I had curly hair but could never find anything to keep the pretty curls pretty that wasnt crunchy or just unnatural.

So I straightened my hair to the point where it dried out and looked terrible. I tried this on vacation in Florida and have used it ever since. In fact now people say why did you straighten your hair, the curls are amazing.

Not only does it smell good it is literally the best hair product I have ever used. Coconut beach waves is pretty good too. Put it in and let it air dry with a scrunch here and there while it is damp.

The heat in your vehicle can also help if u are in a hurry. What is bad is that coconut cream has become very hard to find at many locations that carried it. You can find strictly curls just about anywhere.

I have tried strictly curls 2 times, only because I could not find the coconut cream and I do not like it. Not to mention the smell is awful.

This product is no longer sold, even though they are using the old picture. The formula has changed and the packaging. It’s not the same thing anymore and I don’t care for the new one. Had to return it because I was surprised with a different product when it arrived.

The One ‘n Only Argan Oil Moisturizing Mask uses the natural benefits of argan oil to provide hydration and restore the hair’s natural moisture balance. It also repairs dry and damaged hair and restores elasticity and shine, so you can achieve and maintain the healthy hair you’ve always wanted.

leaves your hair super hydrated with softness and shine I recommend it and with a good price.

I have fine, thin 3A curls, about 50% grey. I liked Pura D’or’s Curl Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner so much, I decided to give the curl cream a try. The consistency is very thick, almost a paste. The smell is herbal, not the coconut or flowery smell curl creams tend to have.

(Probably because it’s marketed as a unisex product. ) The smell doesn’t linger once it dries. I was a little hesitant to use such a thick product on fine, thin hair, but it works. I used a pea-sized amount on wet shoulder length hair and my hair isn’t weighed down at all.

In fact, I have more volume than normal. My curls are bouncy, shiny and soft. I used gel over the cream because my hair frizzes up if you look at it too hard, so I can’t speak to the curl cream’s ability to prevent frizz.

It definitely moisturizes.

I really like Pura D’or products so I was excited to try this one, however it’s just not good for me. It made my hair greasy and stringy and gross looking. I tried it a second time and just used a tiny amount and still hated it.

I accidentally got a little bit on my scalp and it stung. Luckily Vitacost gave me a refund.

Originally bought this from the company directly & i was skeptical at first because let’s face it trying a new product is always nerve wracking because it’s always hit or miss. I’ve got to say i was pleasantly surprised.

I SWEAR by the Devaurl Coconut Styling Cream & I’ve got to say this gave me similar results and for an even better price. It does not have a strong hold the way Devacurl does but honestly i prefer my curls lightweight so it works for me.

Also i’d like to add i have crazy curly hair & i live in Florida where it’s humid ALL THE TIME & my hair stays phenomenal. It does have a pretty strong smell in a good way. Not quite as great smelling like Devacurl but it’s not obnoxious.

I would definitely recommend this to all my curlies out there. Do not hesitate just give it a shot, it will not disappoint.

First, I LOVE THIS COMPANY! I adore the A&A line. Coconut oil dries my and my sister’s hair out and so when I found this line a few years ago, I’ve literally never strayed from it. This is the protein/moisture balance my natural hair longed for! A&A also smells like a dream! This line is the best line of hair care products ever.

I just ordered a whole bunch of stuff and I could not be happier with the products I know and love or more excited to try the two products from the A&A line I will be checkin out 4T1T. THAT BEING SAID: “Y’all.

Come ON! Now y’all KNOW!” Unless they’ve changed the formula recently in the last few years. ugh when I opened the lid I actually had a visceral reaction and a flashback of being 14 years old and having my hairdresser spread chemical-rich relaxer on my head.

It smells very. we won’t go there. (Again, tell me you’ve changed the formula and I’ll take that back and let it go. No harm meant) My number 1 issue is that it smells, NOTHING, like the rest of the A&A line.

I get so many compliments from how great my hair smell on a regular basis. I can’t express to you the feeling of knowing you are putting something in your hair that, YOU think smells off, you try to convince yourself that it’s just you, and then you see your coworkers lean away from you out of the corner of your eye.

I won’t go on. Just know this product smells nothing like the rest of A&A. If that’s your jam, don’t spread this on it because this butter is nuts! Second. Literally does nothing to my hair. I put some on a lock of my hair and timed how long it took for my curl to go right back to where it was.

5 mins. It was no longer, it was slightly more defined. I may not have used as much as I should have but not with the smell. It did not “stretch” my curls at all. They were shorter. This product is recommended for 3-4C.

If you have 4 curls, I would not purchase this product. That all being said, this is only one voice, one experience, one product, one line. If you’d really like to try this, don’t let my experience stop you.

Especially when it comes to DE’s A&A Line. Blessings to all! ^_^.

Yesss!!! Not only does this moisturize my thick could hair, but it stretches it to a healthy point when shrinkage is a struggle. The ingredients are light and it doesn’t weigh the hair down. Sweet scent too.

This product is TOTALLY different from the original formula. The new curly stretcher cream has a different feel to it, it will dry your hair out. I have use the original curly stretcher cream with out the avocado for 5 years.

I have order this cream faithfully from different vendors and ask the Design Essential supplier, what is going on with this product? I was told Design Essentials is now manufacturing their own products themselves and the middle has been cut out.

This is Great New! for the business. Unfortunately for the customer, please tell me why would you’ll change the ingredients?????.

IšverstiShow in original languageFirstly, this brand is magnificent and I love a lot of their products. I’ll start by saying that my hair density is medium and is a few inches past my shoulders. Naturally my hair air dries wavy and fluffy but majorly lack volume on the top of my head.

However, add a little product with hair scrunching and loose curls appear. As for this product, the cream is very thick and a little goes a long way. Especially when applying to the root area, too much looks greasy.

It is pleasantly light scented and is versatile in the fact that I can let my hair air dry or blow dry with a diffuser. Which by the way is my favorite method because my curls look more defined and hair feels softer.

Someone with naturally defined curls would benefit the best using this product then just leaving hair to air dry.

I went to CVS because I ran out of leave in conditioner. I picked up my usual SheaMoisture Leave In Conditioner 100% Pure Jamaican Black Castor Oil and the Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream right next to it.

It caught my eye because the container was small and I had never heard of the brand. Plus you couldn’t beat the price so I said let me just try this and worst case it’s not expensive. WOOOOO let me tell you that I came on this website just to LEAVE A REVIEW because my curls are like never before!!! I almost want to return the expensive SheaMoisture Leave In.

Please do yourself a favor and buy this! At first it feels stiff in your hair but rinse some water over it and MAGIC happens.

I love it so much. But more importantly. my hair loves it! There literally is no flaking or buildup. It washes out beautifully. This cream makes the curl, then holds the curl. On Black Friday I ordered enough to last the entire year.

Yep. I’m pretty pleased about that. This cream is NOT for everyone. My curls are high porosity, medium density, thin packed strands, coarse texture, 3c curl pattern. It works perfect for me. All Taliah Waajid is amazing except for their products containing glycerin.

I’ve been using this product for about 2 years now and it has been amazing. When the lawsuit came out about a different brands line having a chemical that has something to do with formaldehyde, I checked everything I use on my hair and it wasn’t in anything.

About 3-4 weeks ago I started a new bottle and have been losing my hair like crazy. I have very thick long curly hair. I’m using the exact same stuff I had been using when I checked months ago and the only thing I had to repurchase was this product (so all of my other bottles stayed the same).

One morning something told me to double check just this product so I did and ofc I find that it had that chemical in it. I stopped using it immediately. I came on here to see if anyone else said anything about it and noticed that the ingredient list is not up for this product.

They also recently changed their packaging. The amount of hair I lost within the last 3-4 weeks is unbelievable. I’ve always been a person who takes really good care of my hair and what I put in it and I was completely blindsided when my hair was falling out in chunks.

I do not recommend this product to anyone.

After Nexus stopped making City Shield products*, I have not found a better product. This Curl Envy Creme CHI Silk Infusion oil are what I use now, after a lot of trial and error. I have thick Irish curly hair, if that helps.

So, after washing my hair, I massage in the Silk Infusion oil first to nourish my hair, then apply some of this Marc Anthony Curl Envy Creme to provide soft curls and define the curls. I find the Creme works a LOT better than Marc Anthony’s Lotion for Curls, and I find the Marc Anthony “conditioner” to be a waste of money.

Using only the CHI Silk Infusion by itself, I still did not get the curl definition that I get with this Marc Anthony Curl Creme, and if I use only the Curl Creme, I don’t get the healthy maintenance of my hair.

So, using both keeps my hair healthy and curls defined. * FYI: Because Nexxus stopped making City Shield products 3 years ago, do not buy from EBay or Amazon, as anything you would buy now are rancid, and greatly expired.

Love using this on my sons hair. He is 8 with hair down his back and biracial. I’ve used it once or twice on me but that was neither here nore there… my hair is past my butt so there’s no point…it helped but not like it should since my hair is so long the weight of it pushes it down to be less wavy/curly and more straight/longer small waves.

Not really much of a scent – I wish it did but I know a lot of people enjoy something a lot more subtle so if you do then this is for you. Pretty sure I got this at Rite Aid for 50 to 75% off. that’s why I grabbed it and one or two other Marc A products to test out since it’s been awhile I’ve tried anything from him in awhile.

Still a great brand and been loving it since a teen. I have yet to try anything from this brand that had been a flop! Wish I had pics of our hair / or could post them. My phones been acting up and will only let me post if I take pics on the spot.

Cantu is definitely an excellent brand. My hair suffers from frizziness, dryness and flat curls. My friend, who has excellent curls, recommended Cantu to me so I bought a bunch of products during the sale not really having my hopes high because I have been really disappointed with recommended (and not recommended) products in the past.

I have had a lot of negative coments on my hair especially given my new job which requires a neat and tidy appearance (they don’t mind the curls, but they do mind the frizziness and the fact that it looks like a bird’s nest most of the time even though I have product in it) My main concern is that the product does it job with minimal effort and doesn’t break the bank.

Even without the sale, I do believe Cantu is a super affordable brand. I have used this hydrating curling cream both in combination with another Cantu product and as a standalone and I am super impressed.

It does it’s job and I have actually had people comment on how nice my hair has been looking!.

I received this hydrating curling cream recently. This is amazing for women with frizzy hair. I’ve always struggled with frizzy hair, my hair is always super dry and I’ve always struggled with it. I’ve tried several products to help, some have worked but most haven’t.

I was super excited to try this and it definitely didn’t disappoint. It has shea butter, mango butter and coconut oil in it (all amazing for your hair and skin). It gives your hair moisture and definition which is something my hair desperately needed.

My hair feels so much better now. It feels so much healthier. It has a nice light scent to it. I would highly recommend this hair product.

A friend recommend this product to me as she too has curly natural hair. You only need a little and the results are fantastic. It gives bounce back into my curls can use on damp hair before styling,or hair the next day to rejuvenate yoyr style.

Another plus point is it really smell delicious. I cant wait to try the other priducts in this range.