The best products for curly hair are designed to hydrate, strengthen and add volume; however, not all are created equal. “Use only what is necessary,” advises stylist Andrew Fitzsimons.

Clarifying Shampoo by Oribe is an all-star pick, beloved among curl types due to its ability to safely untangle product build-up without stripping. Plus, its ingredients such as ginseng and biotin help promote healthy hair growth for optimal results!

1. DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam

DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam is an ultra-lightweight foam designed to work well with all hair types – wavy, curly and super curly alike! Nourishing delicate curls while simultaneously adding touchable definition and amazing shine for touchable definition and amazing shine in touchable coils; its anti-frizz properties help you achieve long-term, non-crunchy coils!

This alcohol free, humidity resistant conditioning foam gives fullness, curl retention, and incredible shine to wavy or curly locks alike. Plus it comes with an aromatic lemon and lime zest fragrance for fresh and vibrant results!

To use, pump foam into your palm, rub hands together, and scrunch upward all soaked wet coils and roots, focusing on lifting roots for maximum lift. It is best used after shampooing and conditioning has taken place.

2. DevaCurl Volumizing Spray

Formerly known as Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam, this lightweight body booster contains the Airy Volume Complex for fuller, touchable definition and frizz control that lasts up to 48 hours. In addition, this product maintains bounce, hydrates, reduces flyaways, promotes curl clumping and spiral formation as well as increasing texture manageability and combability – all while leaving behind its pleasant fragrance of Super Fruits which includes notes such as Peach Nectar, Lychee and Pink Currant before transitioning into Pink Peony Hibiscus Blossom Lily of the Valley alongside Coconut Sugar and Creamy Woods!

Douse after cleansing and conditioning or as an extra refresher step. Pump a generous amount into palms and glide over damp curls while scrunching gently for added volume, then repeat as necessary. Ideal for s’wavy, wavy, curly, corkscrew and corkscrew curls alike – with no alcohol, parabens, sulfates, phthalates or gluten added!

3. Nume Root Werk Root Lifter

Heat styling requires the use of an effective hair primer, as it creates a protective barrier between heat tools and your strands to minimize damage. Nume’s option utilizes rice bran, bergamot fruit oil, and red raspberry seed oils to both smooth out hair texture while adding volume and body.

Instead of making your hair appear flat, this volumizing spray actually thickens it to promote longer and fuller curls in the long term with its blend of herbs such as rosemary, lemon balm and ginseng. Furthermore, maltodextrin coats each strand for extra volume as well as natural keratin protein boost to strengthen it further.

This product is an effective way to revive volume throughout the day and works for all curl types. Simply apply some inches away from your roots on damp hair before blow-drying for best results. Vegan, animal cruelty free and 360BIOCERT ORGANIC certified, its ingredients include Aloe Vera Leaf Juice for moisture retention; Bilberry Fruit Extract to stimulate collagen; and Olive Leaf Extract as an anagen booster.

4. Nume Root Werk Afro Pick

No matter if you prefer curly ponytails or full MaryMe-JimmyPaul style hair, having the appropriate tools for big hair styling is key. A primer helps create a smooth base for styling while protecting curls from heat damage and frizz; NuMe Gloss Boss offers one excellent primer option to help tame and volumize locks simultaneously.

Heighten your curls with a root lifter from Nume Root Werk! Packed with hydrolyzed soy, wheat and corn proteins for long-term height, just comb through your roots and crown area for use on wet or dry hair for use.

Don’t forget the afro pick! This handcrafted wood comb, specifically made for afros, comes equipped with a “Black Power Fist”, making it the ideal way to add height while still achieving soft natural looks. Comb it through your wash n go or twist out styles for even more volume and fluff up those coils!