9 best curl activators

Product description

Curls, waves & natural hair with vitamin B5. Luster's S-Curl Activator and Moisturizer may be used daily to maintain and condition your curly hair style. It contains glycerine and vitamin B5, which together eliminate breakage and keep your curls, waves and natural hair soft, healthy and with a lasting sheen. This special No Drip Formula allows you to use S-Curl Activator and Moisturizer without fear of ruining your clothes or pillow cases. S-Curl Activator and Moisturizer can be used daily by the entire family and will not leave a greasy build-up.

• May be used daily to maintain and condition your curly hair style
• Curls, waves and natural hair with vitamin B5
• Eliminate breakage and keep your curls, waves and natural hair soft, healthy and with a lasting sheen
• The package dimension of the product is 1.2 pounds

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this help with my 360 Waves
Answer:	Yes it will. Many men have used this as a way to quickly tame hair and produce waves. as long as you apply your Durag right after brushing it in place. You will have 360 tidal waves lol.
Question:	Have the ingredients changed? The photo says there’s oil in it but the description below doesn’t mention oil. Which is correct
Answer:	Yes! There is oil, in fact it lists Argan, Olive, Kernel, Fruit Oil etc. if you slide the photo to the 2nd dot and tap to enlarge the pic you’ll be able to see all ingredients. Good luck.
Question:	Why does this new formulation contain dmdm hydatonin aka formaldehyde releaser
Answer:	The bottle I have says it has dmdm hydatonin as well. Really annoy because this is all that keeps my son hair moisturized but now we can’t use it anymore.
Question:	this product is for anyone with curly hair correct.I'm not being racist in the least but I keep finding this in with African American hair prpducts
Answer:	It was made for African American hair which is why it's in the section for African American hair products. Of course anyone can buy it and use it.

Product description

S-Curl Wave Gel and Activator is a light Gel that will stimulate your curls and waves without a trace of grease.

• Stimulates your curls and waves
• No trace of grease
• Makes texturized short waves and curl fade styles for all ages
• Item Package Dimension: 3.0" L x 2.0" W x 1.0" H

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work on relaxed hair
Answer:	I've used it in the past when I've was relaxed because when I've washed my hair it would be curly. My hair grew fast so I hope this help.
Question:	I do swimming and I was wondering how will my hair be affected
Answer:	I wouldn’t think there would be any effect. Is is water based so I wouldn’t use it prior to swimming as you would be wasting the product!
Question:	Do I need to wear a plastic cap
Answer:	I use this as a styling gel to set my curl pattern I put it on and let it dry. Not sure why you would need a plastic cap.
Question:	What are the Ingredients
Answer:	Water ,glycerin ,propylene glyco, polygquaternium-11, Parthenon, b5,hydrolyzed collagen, argan oil,PEG-8 esters,olive oil,PEG-7 esters,Carbonell, benzophenone-4, sodium hydroxymethyglycinate, fragrance, amyl cinnamal, blue-1 I have no idea about some of these ingredients... guess you can look them up to see.

Product description

Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream - Every day, there are people out there embracing their natural, beautiful, textured hair and owning their unique style. Our collection of award-winning products made just for textured hair is all you need to achieve any look or style you want. Directions : Apply to damp hair section by section. Reapply to dry hair as needed for extra moisture and shine. Styling Tips : Apply Cantu Coconut Oil Shine & Hold Mist at night to wash'n go, twist or braid outs to extend the style.

• CANTU FOR NATURAL HAIR MOISTURIZING CURL ACTIVATOR CREAM smoothens and enhances natural curl pattern revealing frizz-free volume and is great for a quick wash-and-go.
• REDUCE FRIZZ: Activates curls revealing frizz-free, bouncy curls.
• ADDS VOLUME: Delivers volume and adds shine.
• Coconut Oil protects hair

User questions & answers

Question:	what step in the process should I use this
Answer:	I use it after I shower, I towel dry my hair and then add to my hair and let air dry
Question:	Do you use on dry hair
Answer:	I do. I take a very small amount and rub in my hands, then "scrunch" in areas where needed.
Question:	Is their A product that makes your hair grow fast
Answer:	If you want your hair to grow faster, I recommend using coconut oil once a day to rub in your scalp. Avoid products with sulfate, as these dry your hair out. Don't use a lot of shampoo, and wash your hair with cold water so your hair can retain moisture better.
Question:	Is this sulfate, paraben, silicone and alcohol free
Answer:	It is not alcohol free. The ingredients list is available in the pictures

Product features

Type 2 - Wavy

Type 2 waves are bendable, can be fine to coarse, and are characterised by their definitive s-shape pattern.

2a - Tousled almost-straight texture with a loose, soft bend.

2b - Straighter roots with defined s-shape curls starting below brow level.

2c - Defined waves starting at the root mixed in with some full ringlets

Type 2 waves are bendable, can be fine to coarse, and are characterised by their definitive s-shape pattern.

2a - Tousled almost-straight texture with a loose, soft bend.

2b - Straighter roots with defined s-shape curls starting below brow level.

2c - Defined waves starting at the root mixed in with some full ringlets

Type 3 - Curly

Type 3 curls can range from loose, buoyant spirals to tight, springy corkscrews which have some sheen but are prone to frizz.

3a – Large & loose, curls fit around your middle & index fingers combined.

3b – Springy, tight ringlets, curls fit around your index finger.

3c – Densely packed corkscrews, curls fit around a pencil.

Type 3 curls can range from loose, buoyant spirals to tight, springy corkscrews which have some sheen but are prone to frizz.

3a – Large & loose, curls fit around your middle & index fingers combined.

3b – Springy, tight ringlets, curls fit around your index finger.

3c – Densely packed corkscrews, curls fit around a pencil.

Type 4 - Coily

Type 4 hair forms very tight, small coils & zig-zags straight from the root & are prone to major shrinkage.

4a – Dense, springy s-shaped coils that fit around a chopstick.

4b – Small, tight coils similar to a spring in a pen.

4c – Tightly coiled, z-shaped strands with greater density & shrinkage.

Type 4 hair forms very tight, small coils & zig-zags straight from the root & are prone to major shrinkage.

4a – Dense, springy s-shaped coils that fit around a chopstick.

4b – Small, tight coils similar to a spring in a pen.

4c – Tightly coiled, z-shaped strands with greater density & shrinkage.

Product description

Keep your curls popping with a full lineup of all things curl-perfecting. This collection comes to your bathroom shelf with everything you'll need for nourished, hydrated, gorgeous curls. You'll get Miracle Curls shampoo and conditioner, curl refresher Spray gel, leave-in detangling milk, and curl- Defining oil Hair treatment, plus the 3 minute Miracle Curls deep conditioner. Finally, your search for the perfect curl routine is over. You've Found formulas you'll love. Our formula is infused with ingredients your hair will love, like coconut oil and Australian jojoba oil. Bonus: it's PETA Cruelty-Free.

• Your complete regimen: set includes one 12.1 fl oz shampoo, one 12.1 fl oz Conditioner, one 16 fl oz deep conditioner, one 5.7 fl oz Spray gel, one 6.7 fl oz detangling milk, and one 3.2 fl oz oil hair treatment
• Curls, curls, curls: get the most moisturized, shiny, defined, and nourished curls you've ever laid your eyes on, with long-lasting frizz control
• Exotic ingredients: Infused with coconut and Australian jojoba oil
• Treat your hair right: lock in hydration and hold those curls in place with a styling lineup made exclusively for curly girls
• Peta cruelty-free: Aussie products are never, ever tested on animals

User questions & answers

Question:	Gluten free
Answer:	Yes it is completely gluten free
Question:	Does it come with the shampoo
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Silicone free
Answer:	No! All the products contain Dimethicone
Question:	Are these curly girl method approved
Answer:	Yes.. my children have curly (mixed) hair and it works great for them.

Product features

Own Your Look with Aussie

Ready to spark up creativity and embrace your gorgeous texture? Yeah, you are. Find your style, whether it be wavy, coily, twirly, or straight, and give it your all. Show off your most vibrant, unique, confident self—we’re 100% here for it. That's why we developed an expressive lineup of Australian-ingredient-infused products that play well with curls. Whatever you create with them is up to you.

• STRENGTHENS: Certified Organic Raw Shea Butter combined with handpicked natural ingredients delivers nourishing hydration to dry, damaged, brittle curls and coils to make them smoother and stronger
• PROMOTES HAIR GROWTH: Peppermint invigorates hair and scalp to and stimulates blood cells to rejuvenate hair health and promote hair growth
• RESTORES NATURAL HEALTH AND SHINE: Jamaican Black Castor Oil is rich in restorative omegas which heals damaged hair, cures split ends and restores natural shine to your curls
• Balances PH: Apple cider vinegar blended into this formulation balances PH Levels in hair and scalp to give you smooth, soft curls
• DETANGLES: Nourishing moisturisation tames wild curls, keeps frizz under control and keeps locks and coils manageable and tangle free

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it work for high porosity hair
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Should the conditioner (not the leave-in conditioner) come with a pump? i cannot get it out of the bottle, even upside-down
Answer:	I think the product you are talking about is the one with spout. A cap has to be taken off and tip cut with razor or scissors. Then put small cap on. Or it will easily spill. I didn't use that one as much cause I got shampoo used all the time, the conditioner put on when in shower, then rinsed out when done we its shower. The 2 heavy creams put on occassionalky. My hair is fine, do some left me feeling too weighed down and without body. Heavy creams allowed me to style with just comb as I didn't have dryer at the time. I Aldo say my doctor about 6 weeks after starting this treatment. Told I was biotin. Deficient. So between the black castor products &biotin, got my hair grown back in. Lost it after surgeries, stress from health situation and doctor said stress. Good luck.
Question:	Does it work on Caucasian hair? I have damaged hair and I'm looking for something that will repair it and help it grow back
Answer:	Hello- Yes it works on ANY course damaged hair. I am white and I love this stuff. If you hair is fine or thin, just adjust how much you apply the conditioner. I have fairly thick hair and I just put some product on my finger tips and rub in my palms then run through my hair roots to tips. You can always add a little more if needed. Always apply to wet hair with damp hands. This stuff is great. Will not leave hair weighed down or greasy. It make your hair soft and lets your curls come out. It has really helped my dry damaged hair. I get lots of compliments now on my hair.
Question:	Anyone have any actual hair growth with this product? I bought the whole line yesterday from Target in hopes that it will heal my hair & help it grow
Answer:	Your hair will grow when you care for it. The shampoo & conditioners do help your help to grow healthy. I no longer have dandruff & my hair stands are strong. I do have good hair growth & I've only been using these products since I did the big chop a year ago. I have over 6 inches of hair growth. However is all about your hair regimen routine.
Question:	Does it flake? Can you mix with your favorite oil
Answer:	No it does not flake. It doesn’t harden either. Has a light airy feel and stays moist.
Question:	I submitted 2 question about the long aid curl activator gel for extra dry hair, does the same answer apply to the regular formula also
Answer:	No, regular is for people who does need the extra for dry hair. Extra is for extra dry hair. I have used both. Like the extra for extra moisture.

Product features

Small changes in product size & weight lead to lower carbon emissions.

We created Compact by Design to identify products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design. With the removal of excess air and water, products require less packaging and become more efficient to ship. At scale, these small differences in product size and weight lead to significant carbon emission reductions.

Product description

Description

Spray life back into your curls - even on the second day. John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Daily Styling Spray encourages defined, shiny, natural-looking ringlets and perks up waves and curls.

The magnesium-enriched formula penetrates hair fibers to help restore the natural curl pattern, while conditioning and glossing agents help the spray to leave the hair smooth, silky, and frizz-free. Spritz it on right out of the shower to help enhance natural texture, or mist it on second-day hair to reinvigorate wilted waves and curls. John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Daily Styling Spray is alcohol-free, so it won’t dry out hair, and its non-sticky texture is lightweight, so curls stay bouncy, touchable, and soft.

How to Use John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Daily Styling Spray:

Shake well and spray liberally on damp hair to distribute evenly. Scrunch hair in small sections to help create definition. Air dry hair or blow dry using a diffuser. For second day hair: spritz and scrunch hair to reinvigorate wilted curls or waves.

About John Frieda

Over three decades ago, the John Frieda brand started with the opening of a salon on New Cavendish Street, London. Today, the vision of the brand reflects that salon heritage: delivering products that target specific style problems and transform them. For salon-caliber results you can see and feel.

We learned that to get there, the solution has to be tailored to your hair’s specific needs. So we made it our mission to crack the differences behind exactly what makes blondes brighter, brunettes shine, and frizz an ancient memory. Our products are fueled by an understanding of what makes each individual hair type unique. To help your style meet its perfect match.

• SMOOTH YOUR FRIZZY HAIR - John Frieda Daily Styling Spray helps to perk up curls after shampooing unmanageable hair, while helping to protect your curls from heat damage
• FORMULATED TO FIGHT FRIZZ - Infused with magnesium enhancements and glossing agents, our Daily Frizz Ease Spray will give you soft hair with a light, flexible hold
• CREATE SEXY SWERVES AND CURVES - Use our Styling Spray daily, to transform wilted waves and natural curls into curves and spirals, without adding weight or stiffness
• ADD GLOSS WITHOUT FRIZZ - With our unique formula, your hair will look smooth and glossy
• SALON QUALITY - Use with other John Frieda Frizz Ease hair styling products or our Extra Strength Serum to fight the frizz from wild, unmanageable hair

User questions & answers

Question:	is this product curly girl approved
Answer:	I have very curly hair and LOVE this. I still need to use something else in conjuction (usually a curling cream), but I definitely like this product!
Question:	So this spray works as a leave-in or to be used after leave-in for hold and defrizz
Answer:	Our Daily Styling Spray can be used on its own as it does have conditioning agents to help with frizz. We hope this helps!
Question:	Can you use it on dry hair
Answer:	I use it to wet and then blow dry my hair.

Product description

Long Aid Extra Dry hair activator gel, boost your hair's volume with Long Aid Curl Activator gel and put life back into thirsty, dry, lifeless curls. Enriched with aloe Vera, protein and Vitamin B complex, it restores moisture to excessively dry hair, Controls frizz and helps to define your natural curls. Great for natural hair and textured styles, This formula helps to give your hair a clean, healthier shine with long lasting hold.

• The package dimension of the product is 6"L x 5.6"W x 5"H

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this good for hair curl definition for shingling without any crispiness
Answer:	Yes. It keeps hair soft.
Question:	Is this the "Curl Activator" or just the "Activator"?... I ask, because the formula has been changed. (It will say so on the label
Answer:	I've bought this gel for over 10 years, and the batch I just received is different. Its not as thick and has a an extremely light tinge of color. After comparing the ingredients, this new batch is slightly different and manufactured by a different laboratory. Keystone laboratories is what I have always been happy with, but this batch seem to have been made by Amparo Industries :/
Question:	Also, is this good for slicked back ponytails... does it stay shiny & lasts all day or no
Answer:	Yes, it's good for slicked back ponytail s but it doesn't get hard like prostyle Jel....Yes, it does stay shiny and lasts all day.......It doesn't clump either. My hair loves it.
Question:	how many jars of long aid gel do you get for
Answer:	One big one, if I remember correctly.

Product description

Activates and moisturizes in one easy step. Restores curls, smoothes hair and adds sheen. Leaves hair feeling silkier and looking livelier, never greasy or stiff. • For natural or curly hair • Restores curls and smoothes hair • Never greasy or stiff • We believe in beauty without compromise Apply small amount of Care Free Curl Gold Instant Activator with Silk Moisturizers to palm of hand. Rub hands together, then apply evenly over entire head. Massage thoroughly. Gently comb or pick through hair to evenly distribute and detangle. Style as usual. HAIR IS FLAMMABLE. KEEP HAIR AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME, LIT TOBACCO PRODUCTS, FIRE OR SPARKS. PRODUCT BUILD-UP CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FLAMMABILITY. SHAMPOOING FREQUENTLY CAN REDUCE THIS RISK. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

• Curly Hair Products by SoftSheen-Carson Care Free Curl Gold Instant Activator, for Natural and Curly Hair, Softens and Hydrates, Moisturizes Hair and Great for Easy Combing, 16 fl oz
• INSTANT ACTIVATOR: Care Free Curl Gold activates and moisturizes in one easy step, restoring curls, smoothing hair and adding sheen; It leaves hair feeling silkier and livelier, never greasy or stiff.
• HAIR DETANGLER: Care Free Curl Gold Instant Activator also works great as a hair detangler because it offers moisture without buildup or residue for easy combing; Perfect for natural and curly hair.
• CAREFREE CURL: Tired of dry, thirsty hair? Get all day moisture with Care Free Curl Instant Activator; Curls are hydrated, hair is smooth and soft, without buildup or residue; Use alone or with other Care Free Curl products for more regimen options.
• UNIQUE LOOKS: We help people of color celebrate unique looks and styles with an array of treatments, colors and styling products for all hair types: curly, wavy, natural, relaxed, transitioning and more.
• SOFTSHEEN-CARSON: For over 110 years we have provided beauty to all consumers of African descent with our innovative, tailor-made, superior products and services specially designed for their needs.

User questions & answers

Question:	Where do i go to stop having bottles sent to me i think i have 10 now
Answer:	Write to customer service and they will help you
Question:	May hair has been bleached and has alot of highlights will this burn my hair off
Answer:	nope, it will not burn your hair off.
Question:	Does this product come without a seal
Answer:	Yes I have Purchased Several bottles of Care Free Curl off Amazon, as well as a Local Beauty Supply store plenty of Times.. ..I Love this Product. NO SEAL.
Question:	What happens if you apply this on straight hair
Answer:	If you don't have hair that has a slight bend/wave to it then it won't really make it wavy/curly. If you have straight hair and it makes waves easy by scrunching it with some type of hair styling product then this product will enhance those waves more.

Product features

Care Free Curl

Exclusively formulated for the 'Dry Curl' style to help prevent hair breakage while providing 'round-the-clock' moisture control without excess wetness. Excellent for body waves and natural styles.

For regular upkeep in between visits to your stylist use the range of maintenance and styling products: activators, curl restorers, moisturizers and hair sprays.

Product description

Lusters Scurl No Drip Activator Moisturizer 32 ounces

• Can be used as a curl activator and moisturizer on natural curls and perm waved hair and a leave in conditioner for relaxed, natural and braided hair
• Non-greasy, non-staining formula helps to soften and detangle hair
• Sooths the scalp and heals abrasions leaving a vibrant sheen
• The package dimension of the product is 23.4cmL x 7.6cmW x 7.6cmH

User questions & answers

Question:	DOES THIS BOTTLE HAVE "No Fragrance" On the bottle. ASIN: B000A3XI4M
Answer:	no, this is the horrible new fragrance
Question:	Is this product tested on animals
Answer:	No
Question:	Do you need this when using S curls
Answer:	I have always used this product so that it matches the S-Curl relaxer. I have had no issues with this product.
Question:	Is this a spray
Answer:	Nope! It's a large bottle of curl moisturizer and it's an awesome product at an awesome price!