Worldwide, curls are one of the hottest hair trends. Achieving and maintaining well-nourished, frizz-free curls from root to tip can require some effort.
The secret to soft, beautiful and bouncy curls, coils and waves is specially formulated treatments that nourish, hydrate, revitalise, volumise and protect your tresses.
Here’s a round-up of the best curly hair treatments in South Africa in 2024 – the shampoos, conditioners, crèmes and masks that really work. See our answers to FAQs below.
Best overall hair treatment for curly hair
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KAYPRO Curl Conditioner for Curly/Wavy HairR195.00 – R305.00
As this Italian-made conditioner offers salon quality results at an affordable price, it gets our vote as the best curly hair treatment overall.
The hero ingredient is honey. It hydrates, softens and smooths strands, locking in shine and adding texture and bounce to curls.
When used in conjunction with the brand’s Curl shampoo, coils, kinks, waves and ringlets last longer and look great too. The formulation has anti-frizz, anti-static and detangling properties to make curl maintenance and styling a breeze.
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Best hair treatment for long-lasting curls
Give your curls a boost with Malibu C’s plant-based wellness hair treatment.
It can be used as the ultimate enhancer of natural curl or a pre-perm protector of the hair and scalp to reduce the impact of chemical treatments.
The consensus is, it works – on all hair types. Curls are bouncy, more defined and hold their shape all day long.
A gentle formulation rich in antioxidants clarifies, nourishes and hydrates the hair, while neutralising and rebalancing the pH.
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Best shampoo for curly hair
OSMO has specially formulated this shampoo to enhance and revitalise curly and wavy hair. After a single wash, curls become soft, luxurious and more defined.
Jojoba and avocado oils nourish, lubricate and hydrate individual strands to make the curl more flexible and the hair easier to manage and style.
The sulphate-free shampoo removes dirt and residue without stripping away natural oils. It’s the ideal solution for reducing frizz and taming unruly curls. It leaves the hair clean and fresh, with more pronounced curls.
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Best conditioner for curly hair
A gentle, lightweight formula and nutrient-rich botanical ingredients combine to create an intense moisturising conditioner purpose-developed for curls, waves and coils.
Resurrection flower extract boosts the volume of curls, locking in moisture and banishing frizz. Avocado oil protects, smooths and softens strands. Argan oil maximises shine, reduces split ends and protects the hair against heat treatments.
When used together with the brand’s curl-reinvigorating shampoo, ringlets become more voluminous, vibrant and well-defined.
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Best rejuvenating crème treatment for curly hair
This Argan oil-based leave-in treatment is an all-in-one elixir for curly hair.
An anti-frizz formula tames unruly ringlets and coils. Argan oil protects the hair and scalp from heat, colour and chemical treatments. It restores and rejuvenates waves, curls and coils without weighing down the hair or leaving a sticky residue.
With regular use, curls become soft, manageable and more defined. The crème is the ideal treatment for all hair types and restores the health, natural shine and beauty of curly hair.
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Best nourishing mask treatment for curly hair
Formulated to provide intensive conditioning, this nourishing mask is a must-have treatment for dry, frizzy and unruly locks.
Shea butter and avocado oil moisturise, strengthen and restore the hair’s natural silkiness and shine. The product is particularly effective at repairing split ends and rejuvenating hair damaged by regular heat and chemical styling techniques.
In addition to its restorative qualities, the mask improves the flexibility, definition and longevity of waves, coils and curls.
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Best treatment for frizzy, static curly hair
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Brasil Cacau Primer, 110mlR145.62
This easy-to-apply pre-styling primer can make even the most frizzy, static and unruly curls sleek, soft and manageable. It moisturises, nourishes, repairs and protects hair against UV rays and heat styling techniques.
Cocoa blocks the premature aging process; keratin boosts natural radiance and shine, and panthenol softens and hydrates curls to make them easy to style.
With daily use, heat treatments are more effective and waves, curls, coils and ringlets retain structure, volume and definition.
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Best hair spray for curls
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OSMO Curl Spray, 250mlR244.13
If soft, bouncy curls with extra shape and definition are what you’re after, this hair spray does the trick. It’s lightweight, reasonably priced and doesn’t leave that stiff and crunchy look.
It is suitable for all hair types and works wonders on natural curls and permed waves, ringlets and coils. Simply spray on to clean, partially dry hair for a glossy, long-lasting and frizz-free finish.
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