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Shapes hair as it dries: stated hold, stated finish, and what the film former is doing.

Common preferences
Curly Girl Method
What this filters

The curly-method rules, as a formula reading: no sulfate detergent, and no silicone that needs a detergent to remove.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Fragrance-sensitive
What this filters

No added fragrance on the label, and none of the common essential oils we detect. Our essential-oil list is fixed, so it can miss an unusual botanical.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Avoids common sensitizers
What this filters

No added fragrance, no isothiazolinone preservatives, and no formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. These are the ingredients most often named in contact-allergy reporting.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Avoids parabens & formaldehyde-releasers
What this filters

No parabens and no formaldehyde-releasing preservatives on the label.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Vegan & cruelty-free
What this filters

The brand states both vegan and cruelty-free, and we recorded where it says so.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Good valueKenra Dry Volume Burst 3 — 7.5 oz container
Kenra · StylerDry Volume Burst 3
  • Protein-free
  • Definition
$17–20 · 7.5 fl. oz. · $2.52/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessMiss Jessie's Curly Pudding — 8 fl oz
Miss Jessie's · StylerCurly Pudding
  • Moisture-rich
  • Curly method
8 fl oz · DrugstoreBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessPaul Mitchell Super Clean Light Hairspray — 9.5 oz container
Paul Mitchell · StylerSuper Clean Light Hairspray
  • Definition
  • Medium weight
$24 · 9.5 fl. oz. · $2.53/oz · OnlineBest for: Curls that need definition
HoldWeight
Good valueSexy Hair Big Blow Dry Volumizing Gel — 8.5 oz container
Sexy Hair · StylerBig Blow Dry Volumizing Gel
  • Moisture-rich
  • Curly method
$20–22 · 8.5 fl oz · $2.53/oz · PrestigeBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upKenra Platinum Working Spray 14 — 10 oz container
Kenra Platinum · StylerWorking Spray 14
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$23–27 · 10 oz · $2.57/oz · SalonBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Good valueKenra Platinum Finishing Spray 26 — 10 oz container
Kenra Platinum · StylerFinishing Spray 26
  • Protein
  • High slip
$22–26 · 10 oz · $2.60/oz · SalonBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Great for curlsKenra Nitro Memory Crème 18 — front of package
Kenra · StylerNitro Memory Crème 18
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$21 · 8.0 oz. · $2.63/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Strong holdKenra Professional Kenra Volume Mousse Extra 17 — 8 oz container
Kenra Professional · StylerKenra Volume Mousse Extra 17
  • High slip
  • Curly method
about $21 · 8 oz · $2.63/oz · PrestigeBest for: People who want maximum slip
HoldWeight
Strong holdKenra Professional Volume Mousse Extra 17 — 8 oz container
Kenra Professional · StylerVolume Mousse Extra 17
  • High slip
  • Curly method
$19–21 · 8 oz · $2.63/oz · SalonBest for: People who want maximum slip
HoldWeight
High slipKenra Kenra Volume Mousse 12 — 8 oz container
Kenra · StylerVolume Mousse 12
  • High slip
  • Curly method
$20–21 · 8 oz · $2.63/oz · PrestigeBest for: People who want maximum slip
HoldWeight
Good valueCamille Rose Batana Miracle Oil Fro Mousse — front of package
Camille Rose · StylerBatana Miracle Oil Fro Mousse
  • High slip
  • Definition
$17–19 · 7 fl oz · $2.64/oz · DrugstoreBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
Hold
Great for curlsNot Your Mother's Defining Cream — 4 oz container
Not Your Mother's · StylerDefining Cream
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$8.79 · 6 fl oz · $2.64/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Great for curlsKitsch Air Dry Cream - Sugared Amber — 5.64 oz container
Kitsch · StylerAir Dry Cream - Sugared Amber
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
about $15 · 5.64 fl oz · $2.66/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessPaul Mitchell Worked Up Hairspray — front of package
Paul Mitchell · StylerWorked Up Hairspray
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$24 · 9.4 fl. oz. · $2.66/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Good valueKRISTIN ESS HAIR Velvet Finish Softening Blow Dry Foam — 5.6 oz container
Kristin Ess Hair · StylerVelvet Finish Softening Blow Dry Foam
  • Moisture-rich
  • Curly method
$13–16 · 5.6 fl oz · $2.67/oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that craves moisture
HoldWeight
Low build-upMiss Jessie's Coily Custard - Curl Refresher — 8.5 oz container
Miss Jessie's · StylerCoily Custard - Curl Refresher
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$15.49 · 8.5 fl oz · $2.67/oz · DrugstoreBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessCreme of Nature Argan Oil Black Perfect Edges — 2.25 oz container
Creme of Nature · StylerArgan Oil Black Perfect Edges
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$5.06 · 2.25 fl oz · $2.68/oz · DrugstoreBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Good valueMoroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Extra Strong — 11.16 fl oz (330 ml)
Moroccanoil · StylerLuminous Hairspray Extra Strong
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$30 · 11.16 fl oz (330 ml) · $2.68/ozBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Same job, lessBounce Curl Hydra-Lite Styling Cream — 10.4 oz container
Bounce Curl · StylerHydra-Lite Styling Cream
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
about $28 · 10.4 fl oz · $2.69/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
High slipPaul Mitchell Sculpting Foam - 6.7 oz — 6.7 oz container
Paul Mitchell · StylerSculpting Foam - 6.7 oz
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
about $18 · 6.7 fl oz · $2.69/oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Good valueBounce Curl Chia Seed Clumping Gel — 10.3 oz container
Bounce Curl · StylerChia Seed Clumping Gel
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$28 · 10.3 fl oz · $2.72/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Good valueKenra Fast-dry Hairspray 8 — front of package
Kenra · StylerFast-dry Hairspray 8
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$21–22 · 8 oz. · $2.75/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Kenra Shaping Spray 21 — front of package
Kenra · StylerShaping Spray 21
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$19–22 · 8 oz · $2.75/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight

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