Different curl types need different shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep them defined, avoid frizz and let your curls look their shiny, bouncy best. Here’s our guide to the best hair care ranges for all types of curly hair.
Shampoos and Conditioners for Type 2 Curls
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This sulphate-free duo is designed to gently cleanse and moisturise wavy hair, enhancing its natural shine and reducing frizz. Its lightweight formula means it’s great for fine hair, it cleans and moisturises Type 2 hair without stripping away moisture, and smells delicious.
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Co-developed with dermatologists, the DevaCurl Delight range sets itself apart with caring, hydrating products for dry, fine wavy hair. This cruelty-free, vegan range provides lightweight hydration, enhances your curl shape and leaves curls detangled and bouncy with medium shine.
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This sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner for Type 2 curls has a cult following for a good reason. The shampoo gently cleanses and refreshes hair, and the conditioner moisturises, hydrates and defines curls without weighing them down. It’s free from parabens and dyes, cruelty-free, and has a peachy-pineapple scent which curly girls rave about.
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Shampoo and Conditioners for Type 3 Curls
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This gentle yet hardworking duo is formulated with shea butter and other natural ingredients to nourish and moisturise Type 3 curls. The sulphate-free shampoo gently cleanses without stripping natural oils and washes away heavy build-up, while the hydrating conditioner adds moisture, enhances curl definition, and reduces frizz.
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TGIN are on a mission to redefine natural curl beauty, and their sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner are specifically designed to provide intense moisture and hydration for Type 3 curls. The shampoo effectively cleanses and smoothes the hair’s cuticle surface without drying out your curls, while the conditioner deeply nourishes and detangles, leaving curls soft, smooth, and defined.
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Tackle wash day with minimal stress and let Mielle’s best-loved duo do the hard work for you. Their sulphate-free moisturising shampoo cleanses and pre-detangles thick Type 3 hair, and their deep conditioner is enriched with hydrating fatty acids and natural oils to hydrate and define curls while caring for your scalp.
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Shampoo and Conditioners for Type 4 Curls
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Aunt Jackie’s long-lasting co-wash cleaner is formulated with flaxseed, avocado, coconut and apple cider vinegar to gently cleanse and purify Type 4 hair while maintaining moisture levels and natural oils. Their Curl Mane-tenance Defining Curl Whip smoothes and defines dry, frizzy Type 4 curls, and is perfect for multi-textured hair that needs deep hydration.
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With peppermint oil to encourage hair growth and shea butter to hydrate natural or chemically-processed hair, Shea Moisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil range is a winner for Type 4 curls in need of TLC. The shampoo gently cleanses while strengthening hair to reduce breakage and shedding, while the conditioner moisturises, detangles, and restores curl vitality.
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Made for Type 4 hair that’s been damaged by chemicals or over-processing, this deeply-nourishing and soothing range smooths, adds a burst of moisture and leaves curly hair with finger-combable softness. Manuka honey and Mafura Oil attract and retain moisture, and the Vitamin C-rich ingredients can help to promote healthy hair growth and soothe dry scalps.
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Style Products for Type 2 curls
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This lightweight, nourishing curl cream is perfect for Type 2 curls that need separation and definition. It provides long-lasting hold, eliminates frizz and adds moisture, resulting in soft and manageable curls with bouncy, natural movement.
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Formulated to combat both heat and humidity, Ouidad’s non-sticky formula with Anti-Frizz Nano Technology provides ultra-light, pillow-soft hold, tames frizz even on the most humid days, and enhances curl formation without leaving a heavy residue.
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Enriched with silk protein and Neem Oil, Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie is a fan-favourite for Type 2 curls. This creamy styler is enriched with coconut oil, hibiscus extract and shea butter to nourish and define waves. Its lightweight formula reduces frizz and boosts your natural curl pattern, resulting in soft, shiny curls and waves.
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Style Products for Type 3 curls
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Miss Jessie’s is beloved by Type 3 curly girls and guys, and this wonder product claims to be ‘The best darn super soft styling lotion.’ It’s perfect for achieving static-free, big or small soft curls, spreads smoothly, and leaves your hair smelling deliciously fresh.
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Don’t be put off by the name - Kinky-Curly’s Original Curling Custard is highly regarded for its ability to enhance and define Type 3 curls without leaving them greasy or crunchy. This gel-like styler provides long-lasting hold, reduces frizz, and promotes curl formation, leaving hair with a shiny and polished finish.
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This versatile, lightweight primer tames and preps Type 3 hair, so it’s ready for styling with minimum fuss. Aloe Leaf Extract moisturises and adds shine, Pequi Fruit Oil smooths rough cuticles, and shea butter moisturises, softens and seals in hydration.
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Style Products for Type 4 curls
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Lightweight and non-greasy with just the right amount of slip, Pattern’s Styling Custard makes hair care easier for all ages with Type 4 hair. It’s silicone-free, formaldehyde-free and paraben-free, and is perfect for styling wet or dry ponytails, flat twists, braid-outs, twist-outs and bantu knots.
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This cream-based styler moisturises and enhances curl definition for smooth, defined Type 4 curls. Its gentle coconut-oil infused formula with no harsh ingredients helps to reduce shrinkage, adds softness and shine, and provides long-lasting hold.
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Enriched with flaxseed and wheat protein, Aunt Jackie’s Curling Gel elongates and defines coils, reduces shrinkage, and provides lightweight hold. Nourishing flaxseed extract promotes hair growth and adds shine, and gives dry, shrivelled-up curls a new lease of life.
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