8 Best Curl Creams for Soft, Bouncy Spirals

Don’t be fooled by the name: This does-it-all Moroccanoil styling cream is GH’s resident curly girl’s go-to. “It adds flexible hold that’s not crunchy at all and keeps curls intact and fuzz-free for days,” says Good Housekeeping Institute Deputy Editor Jessica Teich. “I have high-porosity hair that dries really quickly so to keep it from frizzing up my hair on application, I add a bit of water to the product to thin it down before smoothing onto curls. The result is well-defined, hydrated curls with no crunchiness.”

• Key Ingredients: Argan Oil, vitamin E
• Size: 10.2 oz.

Work a dollop of this rich leave-in conditioner/styling cream hybrid from Suave, a GH Beauty Award winner (and less than $5!), through damp waves or spirals. It enhances texture while nourishing with shea butter and coconut oil. “My curls felt soft and held their shape,” a fan reported. “I used it to touch up dry hair too.”

• Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, shea butter
• Size: 12 oz.