The best Curly Girl styling products for curly hair

The Curly Girl Method is the most popular way to care for and style curly hair. With the right Curly Girl styling products, you give your curls the hydration, definition and volume they need to look healthy and vibrant. Curly Girl styling focuses on protecting the natural curl pattern while avoiding ingredients that cause dryness and buildup. Want to discover your curl type and learn how to treat it correctly? Read our guide: The Curly Girl Method: everything you need to know.

Nourishing styling products for curly hair

Curly hair needs more moisture than straight hair. That is why Curly Girl styling focuses on deeply nourishing and moisturizing products that support curl definition and elasticity. Curly Girl products are designed to keep curls soft, bouncy and frizz free while enhancing their natural shape. From curl creams to gels and styling milks, these products help you create long lasting definition and healthy looking curls.

Avoid silicones and sulfates with Curly Girl styling

The Curly Girl Method is based on avoiding sulfates, silicones and drying alcohols. These ingredients can strip moisture from curly hair and cause buildup that makes curls look dull and lifeless. All Curly Girl styling products in our collection are free from sulfates and silicones, helping to keep your curls hydrated, light and defined.

To nourish your curls and reduce frizz, A&F Cosmetics offers a wide range of Curly Girl approved styling products such as:

• African Pride Moisturising milk
• Coconut & Hibiscus curl & shine hair masque
• Yari green curls deep treatment mask

Curly Girl styling products for every curl type

No two curls are the same. That is why A&F Cosmetics offers a large selection of Curly Girl styling products for every curl pattern, from loose waves to tight coils. You can choose from light gels, strong hold gels, creams and curl definers such as the African Pride Silky Edges Anti Frizz Conditioning Gel, the Cantu Beauty Moisturising Twist and Lock Gel and the Pretty Curly Girl Magical Flaxseed Gel.

If you prefer a cream based styling product, these Curly Girl favorites are ideal for soft, defined curls:

• Yari Green Curls Light Hold Cream Gel
• Mielle Rosemary Mint Daily Styling Cream
• Design Essentials Almond and Avocado Curl Defining Cream Gel

Different ways to style curly hair

There are many ways to style curls within the Curly Girl Method. Each technique works best with specific products, allowing you to customize your routine for your curl type and desired result.

Scrunching curls for more volume

Scrunching helps boost curl volume and enhance definition. Use lightweight foams and mousses to lift the curls and keep them bouncy:

• Pretty Girly Curl Airy Volume Foam
• Design Essentials Almond and Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse
• Cantu Beauty Wave Whip Curling Mousse

Raking for defined curls

Raking distributes styling products evenly through the curls using your fingers. This technique reduces breakage and ensures each curl is coated. Popular products include the Mielle Pomegranate and Honey Coil Sculpting Custard, the Curly Secret Miracle Styling Foam and the Pretty Curly Girl Strong Hold Gel.

Plopping for frizz free curls

Plopping allows curls to dry in their natural shape without disturbance. Use a microfiber towel or cotton T shirt and apply a leave in conditioner first such as:

• Babassu Quench Leave In Curl Primer
• Pretty Curly Girl Protein Heavy Cream 2in1

Air drying for natural curl definition

Letting curls air dry prevents heat damage and keeps curls soft and voluminous. Products like African Pride Bouncy Curls Pudding and As I Am Dry and Itchy Scalp Oil support hydration and shine.

Purchase Curly Girl styling products at A&F Cosmetics

A&F Cosmetics offers one of the largest selections of Curly Girl styling products. From Curly Girl shampoo to Curly Girl conditioner and professional styling products, everything you need for healthy defined curls is available in one place. Explore our full hair care, skin care and accessories collections. Need advice? Contact for personalized curl care tips.