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15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out

If your curls tend to snap and crackle more than they pop, these formulas will save them from irreversible damage.
15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
Andriy Onufriyenko
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

Sure, there’s always a host of curl-enhancing products to choose from, but not all are created equal.

Those made with harmful ingredients (sulfates, parabens, alcohol) are actually causing curl sabotage by stripping the strands of moisture and destroying all hope of the perfect twist out.

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As we continue to navigate the start of another spring season, reclaim shine, bounce and volume with these curly girl approved products.  

01
Carol’s Daughter Pracaxi Nectar Curl Twisting Custard

Finally achieve your twist out goals with this curling custard that promises to leave your strands  flexible, soft and long-lasting.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Sally Beauty $13 Buy Here
02
EDEN BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Crème

Eliminate frizz and maintain the moisture of your curls with this humidity-resistant formula.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $9 Buy Here
03
Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Clay Cleansing Mask

This cleanser softly binds and defines curls. It contains a blend of kaolin clay, argan oil and coconut oil that cleanse without stripping the hair of moisture and encourages curl definition.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $7 Buy Here
04
Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls

This innovative styling lotion is made with fabric care technology that functions as a softener to help you get fluffy curls.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $15 Buy Here
05
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Milk

This hair milk is made with silkening proteins that create soft-to-the-touch curls, while coconut and neem oil protect from breakage and add shine.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $10 Buy Here
06
Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Curl Control Gel

This gel moisturizes and holds curls together without creating build up and frizz. 

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $8 Buy Here
07
Curls Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Jelly

Get smooth, shiny and long lasting curls with this jelly-infused organic formula, made with gentle ingredients like blueberry extract. 

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $18 Buy Here
08
Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator

Reinvigorate second and third day curls with this firm hold gel.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $16 Buy Here
09
SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo

This sulfate-free shampoo is formulated to cleanse, hydrate, and detangle thick, curly hair. 

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $10 Buy Here
10
Kinky-Curly Curl Custard Gel

Free up some space on your hair shelf with this all-in-one custard that deifines, polishes, holds and elongates curls.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $13 Buy Here
11
ORS Curls Unleashed Curl Creme

Take your curls to new lengths with this anti-shrinkage curling creme that defines and adds volume to your strands without the use of harsh ingredients.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $10 Buy Here
12
Camille Rose Curl Maker

Get bouncy, defined and crunch-free curls with this moisturizing curly jelly.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $22 Buy Here
13
Pantene Curl Perfection Controlling Curl Crème

Enriched with a host of moisturizing oils, this curl creme delivers soft and shiny curls.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $5 Buy Here
14
Jane Carter Curls To Go Coil All Curls

 

This formula is perfect for wash and go styling. It reduces shrinkage and instantly delivers frizz-free curls.

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $11 Buy Here
15
Cantu Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream

Bring your curls back to life with this shea butter-infused formula. 

15 Curly Hair Products Guaranteed To Upgrade Your Next Twist-Out
available at Target $6 Buy Here
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