There are many excellent high-end curly hair brands on the market. But if you are on a budget or heading over to the drugstore and want to grab something there, it is nice to have a list of good, affordable options.
There are NINE parts to the series. Part 5 is for CREAMS. Share and print this handy list!
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CREAMS
| Cake Beauty Curl Friend Defining Curl Cream Has protein and shea butter. Also has silicone. Not CGM. | |
![]() | Cantu Curl Activator Cream Contains coconut oil, aloe, and protein. Also high in glycerin. CGM. Heavier. |
![]() | Hairitage by Mindy Ahead of the Curl! Curl Creme Has protein. Free of aloe and coconut. High in glycerin. CGM. Lightweight. |
![]() | Maui Moisture Coconut Milk Combing Cream High in aloe. Also has glycerin and coconut. No protein. Not CGM. Medium weight. |
![]() | Maui Moisture Curl Quench Milk High in aloe, glycerin, and coconut. No protein. Not CGM. Heavier. |
![]() | Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Defining Cream Has protein. Free of aloe and coconut. CGM. Lightweight. |
![]() | Sky Organics Curl Care Bouncy Curl Cream High in coconut and glycerin. No protein. CGM. Heavier. |
Go HERE for the post on the best drugstore brand shampoos and cowashes. Or HERE for conditioners, deep conditioners, leave-in conditioners, mousses, or gels.
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