The best products for curly-haired girls

As someone with naturally a-bit-curly, a-bit-wavy hair, I’ve struggled during the frizz and flatness my entire life.

I never know what I'm going to get with my hair: sometimes my curls are soft and nicely defined, sometimes they're nowhere to be seen. It all depends on the weather, my cycle, and the product I'm using.

I’ve been experimenting with different treatments, so if you have naturally wavy, curly, or coiled hair – but struggle to keep definition – I’m here to help with some products I’d recommend.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.

My top pick for curly hair:

Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream

$59 | Sephora

When my hair feels dry (which is quite often), I need a nourishing product to help fight the frizz. The Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream is a nourishing, argan oil-infused leave-in conditioner that hydrates my hair and defines my curls without leaving a sticky or crunchy feel. This is now my go-to product when I need a little curl boosting.

Other favourites:

Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream

$59 | Sephora

If you're looking for an all-rounder styling product that can be used to replace the need for the combination of serums, gels, or mousses, the Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream is your go-to. This simple product helps to enhance, define, and hydrate naturally wavy, curly, or coily hair.

Eleven Australia Keep My Curl Defining cream

$31.96 | Adore Beauty

The Eleven Australia Keep My Curl Defining cream defines natural curls with its lightweight, hydrating formula. Made from Hydrolysed Quinoa and Panthenol, it leaves my hair feeling soft and frizz-free.

Kevin Murphy Killer.Waves Curl Enhancer For Fine Hair

$57 | Sephora

Speaking of fine hair, the Kevin Murphy Killer.Waves Curl Enhancer For Fine Hair was much better suited to me. Packed with ingredients like Baobab Seed Extract and Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, it boosts my curls without excess weight.

K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair hair mask

$115 | Sephora

I've heard many positive things about the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask from friends who were struggling with damaged hair. Though not specifically for curly hair – it's suitable for all hair types – its ability to repair and restore hair helps bring out my natural curls.

Mist Spray Bottle

$15.99 | Amazon

Sometimes my hair needs just a light spritzing of water (nothing else!) to bring out the natural texture. So cheap and actually quite effective.

Ouai Hair Curl Crème

$59 | Sephora

This creme is silicone-free and designed to define, hydrate, and add shine to all curl types (2A-4C) without creating a stiff, crunchy feel.

GHD Professional Curl Diffuser

$55 | Myer

This curl diffuser attachment is an accessory for the GHD Speed Professional Hair Dryer. The hair dryer itself is great for curly hair because it uses 'Halo technology', which surrounds hot air with a ring of cool air, reducing heat damage and frizz. Then, the curl diffuser allows for evenly spread dryer distribution for maximal curls.

Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Anti-Frizz Curl Defining Crème

$57 | Sephora

Designed for medium to coarse hair, the Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls is a leave-in defining crème designed to add moisture, strength, and elasticity to wavy, curly, or coily hair. It leaves hair feeling nourished, frizz-free, and with curliness locked in. It was a little too heavy for my hair, which is quite fine.

Amika Frizz-Me-Not Hydrating Anti-Frizz Treatment

$37 | Sephora

This milky spray is designed to provide up to 72 hours of frizz control and hydration. It acts as a 2-in-1 leave-in treatment and helps lock moisture in to keep curls fresh and bouncy without being weighed down.

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