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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.

High slipPaul Mitchell Texturizing Spray - 7.6 oz — front of package
Paul Mitchell · StylerTexturizing Spray - 7.6 oz
  • Protein
  • High slip
$27 · 7.6 oz · $3.55/oz · SalonBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upWella Professionals EIMI Pearl Styler Styling Hair Gel — 3.59 oz container
Wella Professionals · StylerEIMI Pearl Styler Styling Hair Gel
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$11.25 · 3.59 fl oz (100 ml) · $3.55/oz · SalonBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upKenra Anti-Humidity Spray 5 — 5 oz container
Kenra · StylerAnti-Humidity Spray 5
  • High slip
  • Curly method
$18 · 5.0 oz. · $3.60/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
HoldWeight
Great for curlsAs I Am Long & Luxe Groedges Edge Control — 4 oz container
As I Am · StylerLong & Luxe Groedges Edge Control
  • Moisture-rich
  • Curly method
$14.43 · 4 OZ (113 g) · $3.61/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessUNITE Hair BOING Moisture Curl Cream — 8 oz container
UNITE Hair · StylerBOING Moisture Curl Cream
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$28–32 · 8oz/236ml · $3.62/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Good valueCurlsmith Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer — 8 oz container
Curlsmith · StylerFrizz Rescue Curl Retainer
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$29 · Full 8 oz · $3.63/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upDevaCurl Frizz-Fighting Volumizing Foam — front of package
DevaCurl · StylerFrizz-Fighting Volumizing Foam
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
about $29 · 8 oz · $3.63/oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Low build-upMopTop Salon Anti-Frizz Gel — 8 oz container
MopTop · StylerSalon Anti-Frizz Gel
  • Fragrance-free
  • Unscented
$29 · 8 oz. · $3.63/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upPaul Mitchell Tea Tree Firm Hold Gel - 5.1 oz — 5.1 oz container
Paul Mitchell · StylerTea Tree Firm Hold Gel - 5.1 oz
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
about $19 · 5.1 fl oz · $3.63/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessPaul Mitchell Tea Tree Styling Gel - 5.1 oz — 5.1 oz container
Paul Mitchell · StylerTea Tree Styling Gel - 5.1 oz
  • Fragrance-free
  • Protein-free
about $19 · 5.1 fl oz · $3.63/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upNexxus Hy-Volume Lift Cloud Foam — front of package
Nexxus · StylerHy-Volume Lift Cloud Foam
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
$19–20 · 5.5 fl oz · $3.64/oz · DrugstoreBest for: People who blow-dry or flat-iron
HoldWeight
Same job, lessamika Headstrong Intense Hold Hairspray — front of package
amika · StylerHeadstrong Intense Hold Hairspray
  • Protein-free
  • Definition
$27 · 8.2 oz · $3.65/oz · PrestigeBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Heat protectamika Plus Size Perfect Body Hair Mousse — 8.5 oz
amika · StylerPlus Size Perfect Body Hair Mousse
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
$31 · 8.5 oz · $3.65/oz · DrugstoreBest for: People who blow-dry or flat-iron
HoldWeight
Low build-upMoroccanoil Root Boost — 8.5 oz container
Moroccanoil · StylerRoot Boost
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$28–32 · 8.5 oz · $3.65/oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Great for curlsSuavecito Oil Based Pomade — front of package
Suavecito · StylerOil Based Pomade
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$10.99 · 3 oz · $3.66/oz · PrestigeBest for: Curly–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessUNITE Hair BOING Defining Curl Cream — front of package
UNITE Hair · StylerBOING Defining Curl Cream
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$28.95 · 8oz/236ml · $3.72/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upCurlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam — 7.5 oz container
Curlsmith · StylerBouncy Strength Volume Foam
  • Curly method
  • Definition
$28 · 7.5 fl oz · $3.73/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessL'ange Salt + Sea Texturizing Spray — 4 oz container
L'ange · StylerSalt + Sea Texturizing Spray
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$9.95 · 4 fl oz (118 ml) · $3.74/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Good valueSuavecito Clay Pomade — 4 oz container
Suavecito · StylerClay Pomade
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$14.99 · 4 oz · $3.75/oz · PrestigeBest for: Curly–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Good valueSuavecito Firme (Strong) Hold Pomade — 4 oz container
Suavecito · StylerFirme (Strong) Hold Pomade
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$14.99 · 4 oz · $3.75/oz · PrestigeBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Good valueSuavecito Original Hold Pomade — 4 oz container
Suavecito · StylerOriginal Hold Pomade
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$14.99 · 4 fl oz · $3.75/oz · DrugstoreBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight

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  • We use sources in that order: the manufacturer first, then regulatory records, then retailers. A claim only counts as the brand’s when the brand makes it.
  • Formula readings come from that ingredient list through a fixed set of rules, the same ones the consultation uses to match products to people.
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