The 15 Best Styling Products for Curly Hair, According to Experts (2025)

Because this curl product is aloe-based, it's easy to distribute evenly throughout the hair, says NYC based hairstylistJasmine Grant—aka The Faded Fro on Instagram.

HairstylistVassilis Kokkinidisrecommends curly girls apply this on towel dried hair before using a diffuser—or just on the lengths and ends of your hair, then let it air dry. "It's one of my favorite products for definition, shine, and hydration for coarse hair and very dry ends," he says.

As the name suggests, this product will hold down your hair. "Apply a little or a lot to edges to smooth down your unruly flyaways for soft yet reliable control," Miko Branch, co-founder of Miss Jessie's, says.

Kokkinidis calls this a "must-have product for curls." You can apply it on wet hair for definition and anti-frizz, and italso helps nourish and hydrate dry hair. "You can use it as pre-shampoo treatment too. Use 3-4 pumps and comb it into dry hair before shampooing," he says.

NYC hair colorist Pucci Lou says this is a favorite of hers to use when curls need moisture and shine.

Ok, so this is a a kit of four products instead of just one, but Michelle Cleveland, celebrity hairstylist and owner of Hair Addict Salon and Extension Bar, recommendsusing all of them together to "create the ultimate curl experience," she says. "Layering is key to keeping curls supple and frizz free."

"This is a great light hold foam mousse for a scrunch-and-go style," Lou says.

Since this mask is infused with silk proteins, it helps improve elasticity and resiliency, Colby Campbell, a hair stylist at Lush Salon in California, says. "The key to great curls are keeping them healthy—and it'simportant to keep textured hair nourished and strong. The best way to do that is a treatment at least 1-3 times a month."

If you're looking to combat frizz and add shine, Miyako J, celebrity hair and makeup artist, recommends using this product.

Candace Witherspoon, a curl specialist and DevaChaneducator, says this product is great for people with 4b-4c curls. "This cream based product can be used for elongating a tighter curl pattern and/or a twist out," she says.

Since curly haired people tend to put a lot of product in their hair, it's important to keep the scalp clean, which equalhealthy—and this oil is great for that, Chereen Monet, NYC hairstylist, says. "The oil helps with dandruff and dry scalp."

Yessenia The Texutreologist, a hair care specialist, educator, and precision curly cut expert, recommends this product for all textures. "It does a really great job at locking in moisture," she says.

If you're not a fan of gels because they leave your hair crunchy, this product is an exception to the rule."It is a number one favorite because it doesn't leave hair dry, flaky or crunchy," Branch says. "It's a wonderful way to enhance curls without hair looking stringy or weighed down."

This oil-based gel is enriched with coconut, marula, and olive oil to nourish the hair. AndTerri Ford, hairstylist and owner ofHello Gorgeous Hair Studio in Philadelphia, says it's one of her favorite curly hair products.