Shannon's Top 10 Recommended Curl Creams

Bouclème is a UK brand that has been a favourite of mine since it launched! I've been in love with the curl cream in particular from this brand from the beginning and use it pretty much anytime I need my hair to look its absolute best for a wash & go. This product is a wash & go dream especially if you have thick and low porosity curls. 

The slip of this curl cream allows it to be applied with ease using just your hands and I love that you see results instantly, which is always a great sign when trying out a new product. It also has such a beautiful citrus scent that has people asking me all day long what perfume I'm wearing! 

This product is infused with a whole load of curly-hair friendly natural ingredients like coconut oil, castor oil and kukui nut oil and even has a 1 litre bottle option with a pump, AMAZING for us curlies who like to be heavy handed with product.

This is the first ever curl cream I used when starting out my natural hair journey. It was always praised from naturalistas online so I just had to get my hands on it! If you are transitioning from relaxed or heat damaged curls this is a great styler for you. 

It not only gives you definition, but it is great as a product to use for your twist outs, braid outs and bantu knots too. It's the perfect medium between hold and moisture, making it a go-to for those who need to merge both their natural hair and their old damage curls. Along with these benefits it also smells coconutty and tropical, so you'll feel as if you are lounging on a beach in the Caribbean!

This curl cream was a huge life changer as it is the ultimate all-in-one product! Think of a product that has the capability to be a gel, detangler, moisturiser, curl cream and hair treatment all in one application! That's what the Knot Today is, such power in this bottle and 100% natural. 

The consistency is very lightweight and almost like Aloe vera gel and it does wonders for those who have an issue with frizz and tangles (hence the name "Knot Today"). In this product you'll find some unique ingredients like marshmallow root, lemongrass and organic slipper elm. Definitely one to add to your wish list this spring.

Camille Rose Naturals curl maker is one of the most popular curl creams of all time! It is loved by naturals worldwide and of all curl types which is great news for anyone reading. Similar to the texture of the Knot Today, this curl maker is a gel-cream giving you ultimate definition without the flakes and crunch - just remember to use it with the correct products.

I love that this product comes with a pump top as we know how difficult it can be trying to open product with wet hands! It comes packed with aloe vera juice, horsetail, castor oil and marshmallow root extract.

Lush is such an amazing brand of all-natural eco-friendly products and they recently launched a range made specifically for those with natural afro and curly hair! 

The 'Curl Power' cream is one that I would recommend and is especially great for those with kinkier and thicker hair types thanks to its ingredients like molasses, glycerine and heavy in oils like argan oil, coconut oil and jojoba oil. You'll gain a whole load of moisture from this product but in turn it activates your curls springing them back into action!

Holy Curls is another UK brand and their range of natural hair products for curls smell like a citrus dream! The curl cream from this range works hand in hand with the gel but alone is another top favourite of mine. Slip is something I really value as a curly with thick hair and this product has amazing slip and quickly defines my low porosity curls! 

It includes ingredients like baobab oil, coconut oil and shea butter, and is 100% vegan and perfect for your next wash & go! If you are looking for a lightweight gel, this is perfect as it gives great hold without the flakes and hardness typical gel can give.

For my curly and coily hair types, this will be a top product to try for your tresses. With chia sees and flax seed this tub smells and sounds good enough to eat! This curl cream is great for those with curly and coily hair textures as it's very thick in texture providing great moisture and styling control, without the hardness and flakes. 

This is a great product to use for your twist outs and braid outs! Vegan, 98% naturally-derived ingredients like shea butter and rice amino acids to help to moisturise, soften and seal the hair cuticles.

Blueberry is probably the one ingredient you didn't know was beneficial to your hair (I know it was news to me!). However this Twist-N-Shout cream is definitely something to shout about. Blueberries in your hair doesn't sound like the best combination but you'll be surprised at the amazing benefits this super fruit can provide! It’s clinically proven to repair, protect, grow and restore your hair. 

You’ll benefit this and more thanks to its natural ingredients from safflower oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil and mango seed oil (just to name a few). This product leaves your hair smelling and feeling amazing; expect shine and smooth defined curls after using on wet hair! Also great for those with coils who like to style with twist outs.

Have an issue with definition and volume? The Cantu curl activating cream is amazing at forming a curl! Best applied on damp hair, this leave-in is creamy so there's no need to layer, unless you have very dry hair. This was one of the first ever curl creams that I used on my natural hair journey and I fell in love with my results, it matches perfectly with lighter leave-ins from multiple brands. 

This product is of a thicker consistency so a little goes a long way, although if you overdo it you may experience some flakes or white residue on your curls. Unlike most of the products on this list, it’s packaged in a bottle like a lotion so expect it to last longer as you won’t be as tempted to slather it on.

The new kid on the block! Perfect for 3a to 4c curl types. I recently tried this curl cream and it is amazing! The smell is out of this world, you'll have everyone asking you what perfume you're wearing. It's texture is in between a cream and a curl jelly but it gives definition like no other, almost instantly! 

It’s formulated with jojoba oil (a great oil for healthy scalp care), Cupuacu, shea butter, sweet almond oil and more. I even find it great to use as a stand alone product, which is rare as I usually like to layer creams with leave-in conditioners, but this one breaks all rules.