Curly-haired ladies, the search is over. According to TotalBeauty.com editors and users, these products successfully tame, soften and sculpt curls to their finest, Botticelli-esque state. Read on to find out which conditioners and styling aids will finally get you to stop calling your hair “kinky,” “frizzy,” or (gasp!) “shapeless.”
Charles Worthington Dream Hair Voluptuous Curls Curl Defining Spray, $8.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0
What you said: “It works better than any other curl defining spray I’ve used because it makes [my naturally curly] hair soft instead of stiff.”—Krisdaisy
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme, $11.99
TotalBeauty.com editor rating: 8.0
What we said: “This mid-weight finishing cream adds nice texture to flat ironed hair, and smoothes flyaways after a blow-dry. Double-duties as a styling cream; work through wet hair for curls that air-dry more ringlet-y, or blow-dry straight. The effect is moisture and subtle shine. After too many days of heat styling, I rely on this infusion of avocado oil to rehab some damage.”—Beth Mayall-Traglia, Editor in Chief
Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Conditioner for Fine to Medium Hair, $24.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0
What you said: “I have a lot of hair that’s very fine in quality and B&B’s Curl Conscious line handles it beautifully. Hair is never sticky, never limp and never left feeling coated or processed.”—Beatler
Alberto VO5 Extreme Style Curvaceous Curls Styling Mousse, $3.69
TotalBeauty.com editor rating: 8.5
What we said: “Packed with polymers to increase shine and make hair lie flat, a little of this light foamy agent goes far to scrunch into hair without leaving hands sticky or curls crunchy. Although thick hair might still see frizz and volume during high humidity, we love the light fragrance and cheapo price tag.”—Total Beauty editorial team
Redken Fresh Curls Curl Boost, $14.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0
What you said: “Having curly hair, I often fight the battle of defining them without leaving them crunchy. This spray does that better than anything else I have AND smells so good I want it in perfume form. It’s my favorite hair care product!”—Adellinae
TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Conditioner, $13.95
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0
What you said: “I have super curly hair and love this conditioner. It’s not so heavy that it weighs down my curls but it’s not so thin that I have to use half a bottle. It’s just the right consistency and smells good too. I love the whole line.”—Maddylyn
Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer, $17.50
TotalBeauty.com editor rating: 9.0
What we said: “This mid-weight curl-defining lotion ... consolidates smaller curls into smoother, defined sections. As hair dries, a wheat protein/aloe mix contracts to hold curls together, lessening unruly frizz.”—Beth Mayall-Traglia, Editor in Chief
TreSemme Flawless Curls Extra Hold Mousse, $4.79
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0
What you said: “This product is great for my thick curly hair. It tames the frizzies and holds my curls in place all day (even over-night) without drying it out or leaving it too crunchy. It’s a great deal too; very affordable and good quality.”—richkitty
Goldwell Dynamic Loop Curl Spray, $13.99
TotalBeauty.com editor rating: 9.0
What we said: “The bamboo proteins in this spray work some sort of voodoo magic to make curls into perfectly shaped, people-stop-you-on-the-street-to-compliment-your-hair spirals.”—Total Beauty editorial team
Conair Curl Fusion Ionic Styler, $33.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10.0
What you said: “This dryer brings out the curls in spades! It dries hair quickly without adding frizz. People are constantly commenting on how beautiful my curly hair is and this styler is responsible for maximizing the curl!”—Phatgrlzrule
Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Curl Creme, $26.63
TotalBeauty.com editor rating: 8.0
What we said: “Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Creme is excellent at coaxing curls out of slightly wavy hair while leaving strands soft, not crunchy. Ideally you should let strands air-dry, but if you’re time-crunched, use a diffuser to blow-dry and only minimal frizz will appear.”—Sarah Carrillo, Assistant Editor
