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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
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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.

Great for curlsOribe Curl Gloss Hydration & Hold — 5.9 oz
Oribe · StylerCurl Gloss Hydration & Hold
  • Moisture-rich
  • Curly method
$42–46 · 5.9 oz · $7.46/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upUNITE Hair LIQUID Volume — 4 oz container
UNITE Hair · StylerLIQUID Volume
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$29–34 · 4oz/118ml · $7.49/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Good valueIt's A 10 Miracle Texture Fiber — 3 oz container
It's a 10 · StylerMiracle Texture Fiber
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$22 · 3 fl oz · $7.50/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upKevin Murphy KILLER.WAVES — 5.07 oz container
Kevin Murphy · StylerKILLER.WAVES
  • Curly method
  • Definition
$38 · 150 ml · $7.50/oz · SalonBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Bumble and bumble Curl Defining Hair Mousse — front of package
Bumble and bumble · StylerCurl Defining Hair Mousse
  • Moisture-rich
  • Definition
about $38 · 5 oz · $7.60/ozBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upR+Co RODEO STAR Thickening Style Foam — 5 oz container
R+Co · StylerRODEO STAR Thickening Style Foam
  • Curly method
  • Definition
about $38 · 5 fl oz · $7.60/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly-method routines
HoldWeight
Low build-upAveda Texture Tonic Texturizing Spray — 4.2 oz container
Aveda · StylerTexture Tonic Texturizing Spray
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$32 · 4.2 fl oz (125 ml) · $7.62/oz · DrugstoreBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upBumble and bumble Texturizing Surf Spray - 4.2 oz — 4.2 oz container
Bumble and bumble · StylerTexturizing Surf Spray - 4.2 oz
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$31.99 · 4.2 fl oz · $7.62/ozBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Redken Control Hairspray — 2.1 oz container
Redken · StylerControl Hairspray
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
298 g / 10.5 oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
Virtue Thickening & Volumizing Mousse — front of package
Virtue · StylerThickening & Volumizing Mousse
  • Protein
  • Curly method
about $42 · 5.5 fl oz · $7.64/oz · OnlineBest for: Soft, over-stretchy hair
HoldWeight
Great for curlsR+Co REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze — 6.8 oz container
R+Co · StylerREBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
  • Moisture-rich
  • Curly method
$39–52 · 6.8 fl oz · $7.65/oz · PrestigeBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Same job, lessAmerican Crew Fiber - 3.0 oz — 3 oz container
American Crew · StylerFiber - 3.0 oz
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$19–23 · 3 fl oz · $7.67/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upAG Care Cloud Air Light Volumizing Mousse — 3.6 oz container
AG Care · StylerCloud Air Light Volumizing Mousse
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$25–30 · 3.6 fl oz · $7.78/ozBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Low build-upBondi Boost Thickening Therapy Spray — 4.23 oz container
Bondi Boost · StylerThickening Therapy Spray
  • Curly method
  • Definition
about $33 · 4.23 fl oz · $7.80/ozBest for: Straight–Wavy hair
HoldWeight
High slipOribe Mystify Restyling Spray — 5.9 oz
Oribe · StylerMystify Restyling Spray
  • Protein-free
  • High slip
$46 · 5.9 oz · $7.80/oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Strong holdAmerican Crew Heavy Hold Pomade — front of package
American Crew · StylerHeavy Hold Pomade
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$23–28 · 3 fl oz · $7.83/oz · DrugstoreBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Great for curlsAmerican Crew Whip — front of package
American Crew · StylerWhip
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$23 · 3 fl oz · $7.90/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly–Coily hair
HoldWeight
High slipKeranique Volumize & Protect Style Duo — 2 oz container
Keranique · StylerVolumize & Protect Style Duo
  • Fragrance-free
  • Unscented
$27 · 3.4 oz · $7.94/oz · OnlineBest for: People sensitive to fragrance
HoldWeight
Good valueDivi Strand Plumping Styling Cream — 4 oz container
Divi · StylerStrand Plumping Styling Cream
  • Protein
  • High slip
$32 · 4 fl oz · $8.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
HoldWeight
Good valuePaul Mitchell MITCH Clean Cut — front of package
Paul Mitchell · StylerMITCH Clean Cut
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$24 · 3 fl oz · $8.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly–Coily hair
HoldWeight
Low build-upPaul Mitchell MITCH High Hold Pomade — 3 oz container
Paul Mitchell · StylerMITCH High Hold Pomade
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$21–24 · 3 fl oz · $8.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Paul Mitchell MITCH Original Pomade — 3 oz container
Paul Mitchell · StylerMITCH Original Pomade
  • Protein-free
  • Moisture-rich
$21–24 · 3 fl oz · $8.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Hair that stiffens on protein
HoldWeight
Great for curlsPaul Mitchell Reformer Texture Cream — front of package
Paul Mitchell · StylerReformer Texture Cream
  • Protein-free
  • Curly method
$23–24 · 3.0 oz. · $8.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Wavy–Coily hair
HoldWeight

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