With so many styling products out there, it can be difficult to determine which ones are best for your curls’ unique needs. It can also be difficult to determine which styling products pair well together. I’m sharing my favorite product combinations, specifically curl creams and gels.
My hair is medium/coarse-textured, has high porosity, and low density. I really struggle with frizz, tangles, and humidity. I prefer using a curl cream and a gel for best results. I look for products that provide moisture, lots of slip, strong hold, and help encourage curl definition.
Gel: OUIDAD Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Stronger Hold Gel, 20% off with code GENAMARIE | Amazon
Product Combo | ||||
Benefits | Frizz control, curl definition, volume, strong hold | Frizz control, curl definition, strong hold, slip, easy refreshing | Frizz control, clumping, curl definition, strong/flexbile hold, moisture retention | Frizz control, clumping, curl definition & bounce, strong/flexbile hold |
Formula Weight | Light | Medium | Medium | Medium/ |
Moisture Level | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Protein Level | Low | Low | Low | High |
Hair Types | All, especially high porosity or low density | All | All, especially high porosity or coarse curls | All, especially high porosity or coarse curls |
Climates | All, espcially humidity | All, espcially humidity | All, espcially humidity | All, espcially humidity |
Routines |
Gel: AG Liquid Effects Extra Firm Styling Lotion, 20% off with code GENA20
Product Combo | ||
Benefits | Frizz control, clumping, curl definition & bounce, strong/flexbile hold, slip | Frizz control, curl definition, strong hold, slip, easy refreshing |
Formula Weight | Medium | Medium |
Moisture Level | High | Medium |
Protein Level | High | Medium |
Hair Types | All, especially high porosity | All |
Climates | All, espcially humidity | All, espcially humidity |
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Gel: Curlsmith Curl Defining Styling Souffle
Product Combo | |||
Benefits | Frizz control, curl definition, strong/flexbile hold | Frizz control, curl definition, strong/flexbile hold, moisture retention | Frizz control, curl definition, strong/flexbile hold |
Formula Weight | Light | Medium | Medium/heavy |
Moisture Level | Medium | High | High |
Protein Level | Medium | None | None |
Hair Types | All, especially high porosity | All, espcially low porosity | All, especially coarse curls |
Climates | All | All, especially dry | All |
Routines |
Gel: Jessicurl, Spiralicious Gel, Strong Hold Styling Gel
Product Combo | |
Benefits | Frizz control, curl definition & bounce, clumping, strong hold |
Formula Weight | Medium |
Moisture Level | Medium |
Protein Level | Low |
Hair Types | All, especially fine hair |
Climates | All, espcially humidity |
Routines |
Gel: Dove Amplified Textures Shine & Moisture Finishing Gel
Product Combo | |
Benefits | Frizz control, curl definition, medium hold |
Formula Weight | Medium |
Moisture Level | Medium |
Protein Level | Low |
Hair Types | All |
Climates | All |
Routines |
Gel: Kinky Curly Original Curling Custard
Product Combo | |
Benefits | Frizz control, curl definition, medium hold, moisture retention |
Formula Weight | Medium |
Moisture Level | Light |
Protein Level | Low |
Hair Types | All |
Climates | All, especially dry |
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