20 Best Products For 2C 3A Hair (Feb 2023 Update)

This is my new favorite hair product. As someone with a lot of hair, but very fine hair, it’s hard to find a product that doesn’t weigh me down- this allows for my hair to have shape and volume that lasts. The best results I’ve had came from using a denman brush to curl my hair, smoothing the roots over once. This method achieved beautiful formed waves for three days after. Verb is much less expensive than other curl products I’ve tried and it out performs all of them. I would highly recommend this to anyone with loose curls or waves, especially those with fine frizz prone hair like me. For reference I use this after I wash my hair with a kevin murphy cowash. Pics show the curls I had a day after using Verb with the denman brush method.ryn.b

Wow, I love this! I was hesitant because I see a lot of influencers use it and I always worry that that over hype things. But it really does reduce frizz and hold curl. A little goes a very long way, so it is easy to overdo it. My hair is 2C/3A and I live in a pretty dry climate and this was the perfect balance. I will say it did seem to "weigh down" my hair a bit more than other products, however, I'll take slightly less volume to have non-frizzy and light curls. Also loved that there isn't a heavy scent.Curls and stuff

I love Verb products. This one was new to me, but I had to try it. Glad I did! My tired, frizzy, permed curls were dying quickly. I needed a pick- me- up for them and this did the trick. A little, tiny bit goes a long way – all of Verb is like this. I love that because the product lasts, which means I'm not spending a fortune on hair, but getting a good, quality product. Also, the curl lasted all day until the next shower. It's not greasy, smells nice and not like a bunch of grocery store chemicals. It actually lifts my curls and gives a bit of volume without weighing them down like some creams can do. There's movement and the styling is natural, but stays in place.GuenX

This product helps detangle my curls for my was and ho return. I use this along with the black vanilla leave in before my hair dries to make sure my hair gets the maximum moisture… add a curl activator and gel and my styling ends up great. Have been buying this product and will continue to recommend it as it conditions my hair well. One of my go to brands!!!!laura.w

Economical use, good quality and light scent! My hair became smooth and silky. Also I need to mention, that my hair is a bit dry, wavy and hardly to comb, but with this product all the difficulties are solved! It’s moisture my hair not leaving scalp oily.iHerb Customer

Originally, I ordered the Hair Milk 4-in-1 Combing Cream by mistake. Apparently, there is more than one Hair Milk in the Carol's Daughter lineup. The one I typically use is the original leave-in moisturizer, which is what I'd intended to order this time. Thank goodness for this error because I like this Hair Milk even better than the original! It leaves my hair feeling soft and moisturized… and my curls are just as bouncy and defined as they were on day one (I'm on day 3 as I type this). I haven't had to refresh or restyle at all.LaLa

I have long, fine, curly hair that can be a bit unruly and loves to frizz out in the summer humidity. I try to wash it only two times a week so I was excited to try the curl reactivator to see if it helps revive my curls. It works great in tandem with other curl products like the curl mousse. However, if it's the sole product you are using on your hair I will say that it's not enough to combat frizz, for me at least. That being said, it definitely does what says, it revives curls, especially ones that are 2+ days old. It doesn't weigh down the hair and make it greasy. My hair feels really soft after using. I really love the curl line and I'm glad I have this product in my arsenal.Kymber

Really nice lightweight product that is perfect for wave/curl touch ups. If I’m honest, this isn’t too much different in performance to a watered down hair conditioner, but I love the convenience and that they got the ratio right. I have thinning hair and I love that this product doesn’t weigh my hair down or make it oily/greasy at all. To get the most out of this product, I like to slightly dampen with water and then go in with this. Not necessary to take that added step, but it helps stretch out the product more. It has a nice light scent that doesn’t overpower any fragrance you decide to wear that day. Also a huge plus in my book!betablinx85

I got this at the store today because I am trying to embrace my wavy hair for the summer and put less heat on it. I originally went to get the lightweight curl cream and figured I would get both. I tried this today on day 2 hair and I’m pretty impressed. It reformed my curls and took the frizz away. The only reason I deducted a star is because I felt like I needed to spray my hair with water to get the full effect. I was hoping this alone would do the trick. I will still continue to use this though and maybe on day 3,4,5 I can use without water. I have hair extensions as well and it works on them too. I have fine hair and so far I don’t think it’s made my hair greasy. Good product if you’re staring to embrace your natural hair like me.ajb5146

Forgive me if I go into too many details about my haircare regimen, but I know the curly girls out there that need to know for this review. I use leave-in conditioner, curl cream/definer, followed by gel for my curls, then scrunch with serum once it's dry and set. I used the Pacifica Curl Definitely Defining cream as my second step product, and it worked well, better than other brands of similar price point. My hair had good definition and volume for a few days. But my real issue with it, is why does it come in such a small container. WHY?? Anyone who has curly hair knows they use a lot of product. I'm mad about it. 4 oz?! That's two weeks of product for me. So I use this as my travel curl cream, but I do not use this on a daily basis because frankly I'm mad about it.Kathleen

I am always hesitant about curl creams and them being to heavy and weighing down my curls, but I absolutely love this one. I started with the smaller size in case I didn’t like it and I quickly had to get the full size because I loved it so much. My curls don’t get frizzy with just stepping out the front door in the FL heat anymore. It’s does a great job with keeping my curls clumped while keeping it still feeling like hair. I highly suggest if you are wanting a lighter curl cream for your hair.A. Kruse

I LOVE this hair cream!! I found it "by accident" when I was on vacation and forgot my hair gel. I bought a travel-sized one at the health food store there and was NOT disappointed! I was so excited to find a Pacifica product, as they are my favorite. I've been using the Salty Beach Waves hair balm for over 2 years, and now this Pineapple Swirl is right up there with it. I had to buy a regular size. I have a lot of curl in my hair and this really defines and amplifies the curls! It also cuts down the frizz. A little goes a long way, too! I put about a dime-sized of it in my hair when it's almost dry and I'm good to go! I love the natural ingredients and the smell is divine and not at all overbearing. I absolutely LOVE Pacifica products!!Erin B.

This is hands down the best curly hair gel on the market. I use 2-3 pumps for my whole head and scrunch it in after applying a leave in conditioner to very wet hair. It starts by drying hard but then as the day goes on, your hair looks and feels so soft and the curls are still in place. If i’m looking for a stronger hold because of a slick-back ponytail or something, I usually opt for a stronger gel like Not Your Mother’s. However, I still use Uncle Funky’s Daughter every single day and it’s been excellent for my 3b hair! And CGM approved!!! Worth every penny and lasts long.Natalie

I branched out a year ago to try new products for my wavy hair and I stumbled on this one. I wasn’t sure at first because it’s a weird texture. Kinda like a watery gel. I wasn’t 100% sure it would help my hair. Omg. I was so wrong to be skeptical. This stuff is in my everyday hair arsenal. I scrunch this into my wet hair after a shower. Sometimes it’s all I use and it leaves my hair soft and gently defined. If I want stronger definition, I add in Marc Anthony’s curly mousse right after this and scrunch it in with a t-shirt then let air dry. Once dry, I scrunch with my hands or a t-shirt to get the “crunch” out and my hair looks so good after. It holds the waves in nicely all day long and strong.kelly.w

Feels just like snot!! And gets the job DONE! So just so that you know, I’m a lazy 4C natural. Meaning I do bare minimum to maintain a few strands of hair on my non-chemically treated hair. I literally do not use styling products, partially out of laziness but even more so out of fear of breakage and dryness etc. I took a chance, and for the first tome in years, I tried a styling product, and this was it. It’s a gel with the exact consistency of snot. First wash your hair, condition, leave in condition or whatever, and then while your hair is still soaking wet, apply a GENEROUS amount. Finger detangle/shingle/whatever you to that usually gets a little more definition in your hair and boom. Soft not crunchy curls. Such an amazing hold without feeling like your hair is going to fall out. No flaking. When I tell you I’m the perfect guinea pig for stuff like this because I am truly so prone to messing stuff up..GIRL. Listen to me. I don’t even know you and I know you’ll do better than I did, so your results are gonna pop!! I absolutely recommend this!marquita.h

I am about 1 year into my CGM journey, and at this point – I rarely find products that work as well as my hair's natural oils. Even though I try to avoid shampoo, when I do use it (before hot tools or after about 3-4 weeks of conditioner rinses) I need to add a bit of moisture to make up for what I've rid my curls of. I tried this product after a wash day. It is one of the only products I've tried recently that actually feels natural in my hair. It helps to define curls and rid frizz. It dries with a light cast, but just enough for my hair to clump not enough to leave a waxy/dry texture like other competing products. I rarely feel comfortable using only one product. It's either a natural look sans products, or a mix of products (leave-in, oil, cream, maybe gel and spray etc., Depending on the style). This product is a mix of both worlds; leaves my hair natural looking without being too fluffy, yet offers enough moisture and oil for clumping without being heavy. Love the shine it adds. Ouai Curl Crème saves time for me since it's a cream + oil + hydrator + styling product. Great for traveling with. Easy to refresh dry hair with or style wet hair with. The scent is so luxuriously floral yet sweet, the packaging looks elegantly simple, and the bit about the "ex" on the packaging gave me a good chuckle. Ouai Curl Crème has my curls screaming, "oui, oui!" I have natural roots, ends relaxed and dyed (damaged), mix of curl textures (2b-3c), long length. Great on my husband's beard, 2a hair, and my son's 2b-3a hair. My hair is high density, low porosity.Amber

This product is clearly a creme that is not shy to define, and give your hair a subtle yet noticeable shine. IMMEDIATELY after drenching my hair in water, and applying the product, I barely had to touch my hair, and the definition was VERY apparent. Y'all, when I say, I was shook… I have never in all of my 21 years of life had a product instantly define my hair upon application. I barely had to finger comb. It for sure provides a nice element of moisture as well, and I find that the more I've used it these past couple of weeks, the softer my hair is getting. I'm not 100% sure if it's this product, or some of the other products that I've been using in my hair for the time being, but I do know that this is clearly the moisture and defining agent in the squad of hair products I've been using. This product has chia & linseed oil, babassu oil, and coconut oil in it, which are clearly carrying the product and running so that it doesn't even have to jog on it's own. Babassu oil is known as an oil that promotes high moisture retention, which seals the moisture into your hair shaft (ideal for high porosity hair types), and you know lack of moisture retaining products in your haircare routine is one of the #1 causes for breakage. Chia seeds are rich in fatty acids which work to not only penetrate your hair shaft (great for low porosity hair types), but seal in the moisture as well. Linseed oil is the same as flaxseed oil, which is high in vitamin E, and not only treats hair loss, but promotes growth. For my dry scalp peeps, flaxseed oil also can be used to prevent dandruff, and can provide relief. If you have damaged hair, or chemically processed hair, this is very ideal, since it has great moisture retaining properties, and it seals damaged cuticles. My only con is that I have been noticing slight flaking on certain occasions, but that happens with whenever a bad combo of products is mixed. I highly recommend!Jaylynn THEE Lively Waterfall

I have pretty curly hair but it's very fine and I was worried this cream would be too heavy but that is not the case at all! I use this on my hair while it's wet by section with a denman brush and my curls look incredible. if you diffuse, it creates a great mask for the curls that you can brush out after. my curls seriously last 3 days through workouts, sleep (I plop/pineapple my hair without a bonnet and they stay!) DC humidity, all of it. I use it with the OUAI medium shampoo and conditoner, and it's smells great! not perfumy or overwhelming. cannot recommend this more! in my pictures the one in the green shirt is day 3 curls, the other one is day one.larklewis

It's A 10 Coily Leave In Conditioner is the bee's knees! Most of my friends and family already know that this product line is my favorite. There are many reasons for that, but the coily leave in conditioner is a big part of that! This product weighs next to nothing in your hair. It conditions without weighing your hair down. You can use it for any style, hair type, and it is not greasy. You won't have a residue that lingers either! This is the ideal product to moisturize and enhance body/shine without worrying about it being greasy or oily. Apply to damp hair and style as usual for great smelling, beautiful hair that keeps flyaways at bay all day!tabitha .o

this product works great for dry curly/coily hair it moisterizes, helps with the frizz and it keeps the hair very soft and manageable. good consistency and just thick enough to feel like a leave-in cream instead of the usual spray. Great curl definition using only this product. BUT Only being offered a small botte?? Once again coily and curly hair folks have to spend more money on products for our hair!! Bigger bottles please 🙂tori.h

I have 3B curls, processed hair that I highlight and color purple. I’m a hairstylist, so I take care of my curls. I need a curl cream with enough definition and hold to carry me through day 2, and possibly day 3. I used to love the original It’s a 10 styling cream as my go to curl cream. Nothing compared, and I tried many different products. So I was devastated when they discontinued it, I saw this and decided to give it a try. I love it so far, my curls are soft, defined, good hold, and smell great! I only wish they had a bigger size of this cream!Alicia V.

First thing I’d like to mention is my hair type it’s 4C 4Z, but now I’m relaxed so I’d say it’s a 1A texture currently. I relaxed my hair three nights ago from today and used 25 Miracle Cream as a Leave-in conditioner. The first thing I noticed was that the cream wasn’t too loose or too thick it was just right! Rubbing the product in my hands and then smelling it opened my airways completely! It’s extremely fragrant and perfumey, but I love fragrance and can appreciate the strong smell. I love when my hair smells just as good as I do. My hair was a little more than damp and just a quarter size went a long way, I have very short hair by the way. After I blow dried my hair it definitely smelled great, but I noticed it didn’t weigh down my tresses which is important for me because my hair is straight, so I still need it to have body and bounce you know? I will continue to use this product, if I continue to enjoy using this product I will definitely purchase this in the future. I do recommend this product if you have relaxed hair and like a lot of fragrance.TripToItaly

This product works well enough I guess. I found it to be pretty greasy feeling though and you gotta be careful not to use too much if you are using it to straighten the hair. the bottle lid can be hard to snap all the way closed so the product can leak into the cap and make a huge mess. Other than that, it’s a pretty good product, maybe just change the packaging a little. 🙂lacey.m

I’m Caucasian with thin blonde hair. I got this as a sample and used as directed on the package. I have not mastered the blow out/ using a blow dryer to get nice smooth hair. Normally when I blow dry my hair it’s a frizzy, ‘wavy’ if you can even call it that, mess. With this product I was able to blow dry it to a soft straight finish and didn’t need to curl/ straighten/ do anything further. When I went to buy the product I scrolled though the pictures and it looks like it is meant for thicker, ethnic hair, but I’m here to tell you it also works on thin hair too. This product is a game changer, my hair has never looked or felt so healthy.Jannie123

I've been using this brand for a few years. Recently I tried a cheaper brand but it was not the same. I am 60 years and my hair has become coarse. Also, I use henna on my hair which tends to dry it a little on the ends. My hair is very long so the ends get dry and brittle. I use this hair cream on the bottom half of my hair. It super silky and soft. I highly recommend it.gardenoftomatoes

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.Beware

Like the softness it gave. Two of my bottles pump didn't work. Its nothing like the old product and there was picture of the same brown bottle for which I have purchased from Sally's before not Walmart. I was expecting to see the brown bottle. It appears that the picture on the website wasn't updated on Walmart Site . I was charged for the price of the size of that brown bottle not the product that was sent in a different bottle and of a smaller size containing a lesser amount from the same company. It appears the ngredients are different and even the smell. The newer one has a nice smell to it but its a different product over all. Delivery was on timeMelissa

I have loved just about everything I've used from Paul Mitchell. The product seems to do what it is designed to do, only tried it once. However, I would like to know how this product passed quality control due to the smell?!! It literally smells like the bottom of a litter box with 4 Male cats. I had to spray body spray in my hair because I was afraid other people would think I had on dirty clothes. I haven't decided if I will return it since my hair seems to like it (fine loose curls). I doubt I will purchase again unless they change the smell.Val

Where has this been all my life. Because sold in cheap hair cut salons, I though it was cheaply made. Can not do with out now. Best stuff ever for a natural dry with no frizz and smooth loose curls.Mbg

It's super easy to apply and I was looking for something that not only added moisture to my hair but would help bring my dry damaged curls back to life and this product has been very good so far! It's soften my hair and I can see the hydration by how well my hair stayed together it didn't feel coarse, and controlled my frizz. My wavy curls have definitely improved in bounce. I've only been using it for about a week now but I noticed how well the product was on the first try! Definitely recommend it and will continue to repurchase!Kay

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!ForcePrincess

Omg this hair masque makes my hair super Soft and moisture; it just makes my hair knots melts. It has a great scent. It moisture and hydrate my curls, it also notices it has strengthened my hair and a small amount goes a long way. Overall I have a great experience with this hair masque, I absolutely recommend it.Roxy17

The texture of this hair masque is very smooth and creamy. I feel like Cantu really thought about this product and it shows. It's full of amazing ingredients including avocado oil, and honey. I had never heard of baobab oil, but from what I've read, it's full of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. I tried the masque on my daughter and although it may not have been enough moisture for her hair, it did seem to hydrate it and refresh her hair's shine. I like that it pretty much has the same ingredients that I use to make her homemade hair masks, but without the mess. Try it out!Mamitalinda

The Good: I've been using this stuff for a few years now, I really enjoy the way it makes my hair feel after I use it. My hair is naturally very curly, yet it's on the finer side and also become very frizzy especially from the natural elements (rain, humidity, etc). I use this product on days when I don't feel like styling my hair but I still want my natural curls to come out looking like their fresh, nice and tamed. This product is fantastic because it does not dry down crunchy whatsoever and the gel feels very light-weight on the hair, which is great because out mousse/gel products tend to weigh down fine hair and can be easily overdone. I use this both on wet and dry hair depending on what stage of getting ready I am at during that time. I find it has the best effect on damp hair. I do not use this in my roots, I mostly apply it to the bottom 70% of my hair and if applying wet, I will also brush out my hair with it in. When applying dry I simply "scrunch" it and smooth it through my hair and it really helps bring about a lovely ooomph to my natural curls. It also helps with frizziness and instantly smooths out my hair, I've reached for this many times during humid days because it really helps my curls not frizz up in the future. I start smaller and apply more as needed. I found that I don't need a whole bunch of product to make this work well and I'd rather apply more later than apply too much all at once. The Bad: Oh boy is this formula STICKY and SLIMY. Honestly this is a very unique feeling gel during application that I have not experienced in other products and I know that I certainly cannot wait to wash it off of my hands after using it. The packaging could also be better as the formula sticks to the top of the tube and creates a dried "slime" and the cap is easily snappable due to the very thin plastic attaching it to the bottle. The Ugly/Honest: 5 stars for the formula/performance of the product, taking off a star for poor packaging and high price pointQueenMarceline

Really nice gel, I use it for scrunching and for refreshing my curls. I’d say it’s light hold – it does dry to a light cast but easy to scrunch out and helps with definition. Thin consistency so it’s easy to distribute and it’s great for curl glazing. Works really well with the Amika curl corps defining cream. I have thick 2c low porosity curls for reference.Carrie

I use this daily on my curly hair. It doesn't leave my hair greasy feeling or looking like some of the other products I've used over the years, and I like the light coconut scent. As others have commented, it is a thick product and difficult to get out of the bottle, but my solution for that is to use a pump top from another product (like Mrs. Meyers hand soap) cut to the length needed for the SheaMoisture bottle. I save the screw-on top and use it toward the end of the bottle when the pump won't get out the last bit. Then I turn the bottle upside down, and when that doesn't work any more, I get a plastic knife and scrape the rest out. It's too good to leave any behind!!Barbara C.

I have received Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style milk in exchange from topbox my honest review. I have curly and very dry hair and the tangles are my challenge. This product worked awesome on my tangles and I loved the Coconut smell. It is sulfate-free, paraben-free. Also cruelty free and fair trade. Ingredient list is great. It is super thick, so thick that hard to get out of bottle. It would be even better if it had a pump on the top of the bottle. Other than that it was super amazing. My hair kept the style so long. I got lots of compliments about my hair with this product. #freeproduct #trywithtopbox #sheamoistureOzito

Anybody with type 4 hair please buy this. I used this for the first time with the curl souffle and my only gripe is that I didn't try this a lot sooner. Super moisturising and lush on the hair. Gorgeous. My hair feels completely nourished and this is just on the first use. I would recommend if you are a thick type 4 you be quite generous when you use it because a fair amount works a long way if you are a tighter texture.Anna

What I like about this product, in its formulation, its actually a hydrating styling 'WAX' not an actual 'butter' oil product. This give curls a light hold thats better than gel products. Don't change this please.Alivia

This product isn't bad but I personally don't like that the cream is so thick. I just find it harder to do my hair with thicker product. But it does the job, it does define my curls and I do think this would also work for someone with more kinky hair.monica.p

I love how my hair feels with this product. Smell is also important for me and I like that the scent is very pleasant. I was jumping in and out of pools and lakes while on vacation and my hair still stayed soft moisturized in the sun. Definitely recommend!danae.j

In conjunction with the Brazilian foam, this works wonders for my curls. It doesn’t take much application. It also doesn’t make my hair feel dry. I can even go a few days without reapplying product and it STILL looks amazing. I have color treated hair and hydration is a must and this product keeps my tresses moisturized! Not to mention the smell!!! It’s like a fruity heaven!! It’s is definitely worth the rotation! I love this product.Selena W.

This curl cream was one of my first purchases from Mielle! I was very excited to use it, it actually worked great for my curly hair at first. My hair actually started growing out thicker. I was also using the avocado moisturizer with this curl cream. Unfortunately, I noticed that with or without the moisturizer, my hair still looked like dry curls! The curl cream also has a tangerine or weird smell, so I had to switch to the pomegranate curl mousse.Maunty

This is my favorite curl cream from their collection and keeps my hair looking amazing for like 3 days after I initially applied it. I usually use gel after curl cream but with this product I don’t have to. My hair texture is 3C and I recommend this if you have the same hair type. After the 3rd day I usually use it in combination with the coil sculpting custard just to hold me to the end of the week. My hair and hands smell amazing every time I use it.Lindsy R.

I'm a natural with 4a/4b hair that mainly does wash n goes. I wanted a gel to layer for hold that had better ingredients than eco and wetline. I planned to use this as a topper. I've experienced that this product offers great hold, it does not control frizz very well due to the light/watery consistency. I used a botanical gel underneath and I think my hair would have had more frizz control if I used it on damp hair vs. soaking wet. I feel as if my hair dried quicker while using this product (I did sit under the hooded dryer) and the application was super easy. I felt that it had slip due to the consistency. The hold that this gives is correct. I would describe it as a firm-medium. Definitely not a strong hold. And I would agree with the reviewer that said the curls need to be sculpted beforehand. This is not going to give you much definition alone. Use this for additional hold and control. Overall, I think I would purchase again and I'm interested in trying their strong hold gel.Jasmine

I love this product. After my leave-in I usually have a few tangles, but when I use this cream instead of my usual cream, it gave me the best slip and gets all the tangles out that my leave in did not attack, and I had no frizz. It cut my wash day in half. It used to take me an hour in a half to do my hair (tangles, ugh!), now it only takes 45 – 50 minutes. My curls were so hydrated and defined. I just love this product. Don't let the size of the bottle make you think you need a bigger bottle because a little is all you need…about the size of a quarter if you're doing sections (I do 4 sections) but use it according to your hair density. My hair is a thick density on the top (this was great for that) and my hair is 3C/4A. It works perfect my sista's. Try it. Also, I noticed it has shea butter in it…a major plus for moisture. My process is LCG, I have oil that I use after wash day, but I tell you with this cream, you really don't need it. I didn't. Curl Talk don't ever change the formula!Robbin-Lynn

I have type 3c/3b Hair so I am always needing a good hair gel. I do like the original gel in this curl talk line. It provides adequate hold. Once this gel was introduced, I knew I had to try it. It does have a sticky consistency. But I am sure that is what helps the gel give that extra hold. You will have a hard cast on your hair once it is dry, but u can always break the cast if u want to. This gel holds up to humidity well. My advice since it is so sticky to the touch and to avoid tangling your hair is to apply your typical styling products before hand, and add this gel at the very last. It will be easier to work through the hair and wont leave a tangles mess. This is not a good gel if you feel like refreshing or combing out your hair the next day, just cause the extra hold that it does give. Pineapple your hair at night and you should be good to go.Amber Amber

This cream is hands down my favorite of all time! I had been ordering it every time it came available through Ipsy, but was so excited to find it at ULTA with a whole family of Cake products at such a good price! I absolutely love this product. It smells great, but isn’t overpowering. It works great on my hair, tames the frizz, defines my curls and makes my hair look and feel super soft. No stiffness! I would highly recommend this product to anyone with natural curly hair. It performs far better than many more expensive products I have tried! The second pic shows how fluffy and defined (both without styling) my hair remained once it had air dried. 🙏jen.m

I had high hopes for this product since I love their hair spray so much, but it leaves way too much icky residue on my waves. I have fine high-porosity 2B hair down to my mid-back, and only used a quarter-sized blob on lengths before air-drying (I don't use gel or mousse on top when it's just casual styling). Once my hair is detangled with a Denman-type brush and the waves are formed, I don't touch it so as not to disturb the curl clumps (that's the secret for pretty mermaid waves) I was very disappointed and surprised to feel how sticky my hair was after it was dried. There was so much icky product residue I could feel it on my hands, I literally had to wash my hands every time I touched my hair. I tried using even smaller amounts but it felt the same. My waves came out nice, but I just can't handle sticky residue when other products can hold my waves just as well without the stickiness. Maybe it's because I have fine hair, and the product would be better suited for thick/coarse hair? It's possible. In any case, This curl cream is going in the box of rejects I bring to my hair stylist.Missy13

I don't usually leave reviews for beauty products, but I have to say that I finally found hair products that work for my fine, frizzy, curly hair. I was skeptical but decided to give the Cake product line a try because it wasn't too expensive and Ulta was having a sale. I used DevaCurl for a long time, but recently noticed changes to their products. As a result, I started looking for replacement products and have tried Aveda, Quidad, Curlsmith, Not Your Mothers and a ton of other curly hair products that either didn't have enough hold or had too much hold. I have been searching for products that define my curls without frizz and this curl cream along with the Cake mousse is perfect! I style my hair right out of the shower. I start with Cake's leave-in conditioner spray. I use the Cake mousse to give my hair hold and volume and style with the curl cream using the styling techniques I learned from watching #manesbymell. I am pretty sensitive when it comes to smell and all of the products consistently smell the same, which is good when you using several at a time. The smell is sweet, but it is not overpowering. I definitely recommend these products!!Curly Gurl Journey

I applied to damp hair after washing and deep conditioning with the shea-coco detox shampoo & moisture madness masque. The product is a little slippery which helped with detangling. I experienced curls immediately, but two strand twisted my hair to dry overnight. The next day my hair was soft, shinny and my curls were very defined. Recommend using the entire shea coco line to get the best results.Cynthia P.

This works so well on my hair! I believe I have 3b/3c hair and when I apply this to my wet hair my curls form immediately. This also keeps my hair looking curly for awhile no frizz & people always tell me they love that it makes my hair look wet even though in reality my hair has already dried. I also, don’t experience crunchy curls either!Nature Taylor

This product is the truth! The product not only holds my hair into place like gel but it also controls my frizziness and defines my curls. All while keeping it moisturized. The next day all I have to do it put a little bit of water on it and freshen it up!! I love this stuff! Best product ever!! I will forever continue to use this product!Kay

Ok but like where do I begin. This stuff smells like heaven first off and it last. It’s absolutely perfect please don’t ever change this Second this is truly a hair butter. It’s thick but it makes your hair feel so good. So if you don’t like thick buttery hair products this isn’t for you but it’s SO perfect for someone like me who’s hair constantly needs moisture. I have a wavy/curly mix. My hair is 10000% happy.Anastasia

I recently bought this with the hair oil. I use the cream butter, Curl gel, and oil together. I can't say enough how great my hair looks and feels. Every curl is defined and soft and shiny. Who knew I could have all 3? Thank you, Virtue. I am 50 with thin, very curly hair. But a lot of hair. I can't recommend enough.Amy

Like some other reviews state, a little goes a long way so maybe skip the, "apply a generous amount" and start off small. I have fine 3c-ish curls and sadly this left my hair feeling more waxy+filmy than soft+silky. Even though it does offer a decent hold, it doesn't offer a lot of slip–maybe because it's mainly heavy/sealing oil based—so my hair was tangling up a lot as I worked the product through. Unfortunately, this, along with the gel, doesn't really play well with other products so I haven't been able to successfully mix it with something else to get the slip I need. I would reeeeeally love a silicone-free leave-in from Virtue that prioritizes multiple water-based ingredients (like aloe vera, honey, glycerin, slippery elm, etc.) and uses lighter oils or no oils at all—for those of us with finer hair.Kristen

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.Dalila

Works really well on short naturally curly or wavy hair when dry. Not greasy or oily. Washes out really clean without leaving residue. Compared several products in the store for about 1/2 before deciding to get this item. Will probably be buying this item regularly. Also, I do not use this product every day as I have found that using it maybe a few times a week ( 3 times at most or every other day) and just moving the natural texture of my hair around provides adequate grooming keeping my hair looking natural and not stiff or saturated with hair grease and gook. I have short, slightly soft, and loose curly wavy hair that is probably less coarse and kinky where the texture of this cream is stiff enough to provide definition but not so stiff that it flakes up or feels greasy to the touch. I did not expect much from this product having purchased it to fix up my hair after being unable to afford a haircut for a pending job interview. I didn't get the job but my hair still looks great from the product and save me $35 at the barber.Michael

I started using this cream because a friend of mine said that it would tame my hair LOL. I have a ton of very wavy hair that could have been very pretty curls with the right stuff well… This is definitely the right stuff. Before I've used this my hair was frizzy, wavy but not soft and silky. Once I started using this turn my curls into beautiful 1 and my hair nail looks healthy shiny and the frizzies are all gone! And ladies just a little tip this stuff is very affordable go grab some ASAP!jean .v