The delicious scent and creamy whipped texture aren't the only things that make Curls' Crème Brule Whipped Curl Cream a treat for your hair. And while I’ve been happy with my Biotera gel, I’ve been curious about he Kinky Curly Custard for quite some time. As NYC's newest resident, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini this city has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls).

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Utilizing the humectant properties of the Agave Nectar, Curling Custard will give weight to your hair, define your curls, remove frizz, provide long lasting hold and shine without ever being greasy, crunchy or drying to your hair. One hair styling and care brand that has proved incredibly popular among those with varying types of curls is Cantu. It's incredibly thick and rich (thanks to the zillion different oils in the formula), so a little goes a long way, but even if you go overboard, your coils won't be left with any crunch or flakes. This curl gel (or ~jelly~ if we're gettin' fancy) has a super-thin consistency, making it easy to spread throughout your type 3 to type 4 hair.

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At this stage, avoid finger-combing your hair as you’ll risk smoothing the product out of your curl clumps and eliminating the curl-definition you’re after.Over moisturising your hair may not let gel cling to the hair properly and absorb the thus taking ages to dry. This lightweight, formula was actually my first step back into the world of hair gels," says former deputy beauty director, Chloe Metzger, adding, I was really, truly shocked by how well it defined and clumped my super-fine 2c/3a curls without making them greasy.

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Watch Kadian’s fantastic video explaining top pointers for beginners; I couldn’t have explained it better!

On the other hand, gels made for waves and curls (think type 2c-3c hair) are usually super-high in hold and lower in moisture, giving curls a stiffer, stronger, more defined look. She also has an unhealthy adoration for Tom Hanks and would like to please meet him one day, if you could arrange that. It's lightweight, non-sticky, and silicone-free, so it'll help define your wavy hair without weighing it down. Thicker, coarser hair will work well with creams of a thicker consistency, like the Cantu Curl Activator, and finer hair will work best with lighter creams or leave-in conditioners.