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Kinky Curly Original Curling Custard Natural Styling Gel 16 oz

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,299 ratings

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Product Benefits Define Curls, Remove Frizz, Long Lasting Hold, Never Greasy
Hair Type All, Curly
Material Type Free Silicone Free
Scent Natural
Liquid Volume 16 Fluid Ounces

About this item

  • Natural curl or wave pattern you never knew you had
  • Define your curls, remove frizz, provide long lasting hold
  • shine without ever being greasy, crunchy or drying to your hair

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Sustainability features

Sustainability features

This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.

Packaging efficiency

Reduced air and/or water in the product or packaging for more efficient transportation.

As certified by
Compact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification) Compact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification)

Compact by Design identifies products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design. By reducing water and/or air in the product or packaging, these become more efficient to ship. At scale, these small differences in product size and weight lead to significant carbon emission reductions.

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Product Description

CURLING CUSTARD gives moisture and curl definition, hold and brilliant shiny hair.This high performance product is formulated with all-natural ingredients and will not change the natural texture of your hair.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.91 x 2.76 x 1.97 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0094922518293
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 885265075037 701194438210 785927519483 881423640741 639709084013 524883419563 887111005403 094922518293 885498786328 793379207896 884537185207 885206576685 885152080083 794628262628
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ KINKY CURLY
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KJSAT86
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,299 ratings

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Price Per Unit$2.83 / Fl Oz$2.88 / Fl Oz$6.99 / Count$1.03 / Ounce$2.13 / Fl Oz
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Customer Ratings
Scent
4.5
4.1
4.4
4.3
Value for money
4.0
4.1
4.3
4.2
Moisturizing
4.3
4.3
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Gel
Liquid
Mousse
Butter
Mousse
Cream
scent
Natural
Citrus Jasmine
Argan Oil
Shea Butter
Herbal
Unscented
liquid volume
16 fluid ounces
12 fluid ounces
8 fluid ounces
15 fluid ounces
6.8 fluid ounces
4 fluid ounces
hair type
Curly, All
Curly
Curly
Coily
Curly
Frizzy
product benefit
Define Curls, Remove Frizz, Long Lasting Hold, Never Greasy
Frizz Control, Shine, Hydrating, Moisturizing
Volume, Hold, Softness, Smoothness, Shine
Curl Enhancing
Smoothening, Frizz Control, Split End Treatment
ingredients
Botanical Infusion Of Water, Horsetail, Chamomile, Nettle And Marshmallow, Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Agave Nectar Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Pectin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate And Natural Fragrances.
Water (Aqua), Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Polyquaternium-10, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Laureth-7, Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water/Aqua/Eau, Polyquaternium-11, PVP, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Glycerin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Biotin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sodium Chloride, C12-18 Acid Triglyceride, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Coumarin, Geraniol
Water, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Dimethicone, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Stearalkonium Chloride, Lanolin Oil, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Dehydroacetic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, TBHQ, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Red 33 (CI 17200), Blue 1 (CI 42090)
WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ISOSTEARYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PVP, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SORBITAN OLEATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, STEARDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, RED 40, YELLOW 10, .

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Indications

Gives moisture and curl definition, hold and brilliant shiny hair.

Ingredients

Botanical Infusion Of Water, Horsetail, Chamomile, Nettle And Marshmallow, Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Agave Nectar Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Pectin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate And Natural Fragrances.

Directions

For best results apply CURLING CUSTARD TM to soaking wet, freshly washed hair. For very kinky and tightly coiled hair use KNOT TODAY TM as a leave-in conditioner then apply CURLING CUSTARD to soaking wet hair in small sections. Smooth each section with fingers from root to tip.

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
2,299 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and smell of the hair gel. For example, they mention it works pretty good, it gives great curls and it's very nice smelling. They're also happy with durability, and hold. Opinions are mixed on drying time.

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202 customers mention198 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hair gel. For example, they mention it's amazing, works pretty good, and is impressed with the performance. Customers also say that it gives them consistent results and is the perfect hair product. They mention that it lasts almost a year and is worth the money.

"...It is the HOLY GRAIL of every other product. It isn't cheap, but it isn't expensive either. It's affordable since a little goes a long way...." Read more

"...hair feel like its strengthened/fortified and I have found it works great for me too when applied over the Shea moisture smoothie and helps my..." Read more

"...This is THE perfect hair product for my hair that never fails my frizzy hair. It gives moisture, shine and just the right amount of setting fixative...." Read more

"...Works like a charm and I only use about a quarter-size dollop...." Read more

191 customers mention169 positive22 negative

Customers like the curls that the product creates. They say it defines the curl without making it hard, and it makes their hair bouncy and really curly. They also mention that the gel keeps the curl in place and keeps it curly all day.

"...It does not weigh thin hair down. It defines the curls, decreases frizz, and makes the hair soft...." Read more

"...Our curls pop nicely! I have bought this product maybe 10 times over the last 5 years and its always amazing...." Read more

"...My hair comes out soft, shiny with loose, shaped curls and no frizz. Zero...." Read more

"...As you can see from the picture this kept the curl in my hair, enhanced it and my hair didn't frizz!..." Read more

98 customers mention89 positive9 negative

Customers say the product is great for creating beautiful shiny curls. They say it defines pretty curls and coils, and leaves them looking defined and wet all day.

"...the whole system, shampoo, leave-in and custard and her hair remains so shiny and manageable!..." Read more

"...It gives moisture, shine and just the right amount of setting fixative. No flakes, no stickiness, no crunchiness as others said...." Read more

"...I let my hair air dry and the curls looked great. The product has a light scent and doesn't overwhelm. I hope this helps!" Read more

"...dry my hair out like the other styling gels, and most of all it leaves a nice sheen. My hair has never been so easy to take care of...." Read more

77 customers mention77 positive0 negative

Customers like the crunchy. They say it softens their hair, gives them defined, soft curls, and holds the curls for a long time. They also say it smells fantastic and feels good. Customers also love the texture, the smell, and the way their hair feels super soft.

"...It defines the curls, decreases frizz, and makes the hair soft...." Read more

"...No flakes, no stickiness, no crunchiness as others said. My hair comes out soft, shiny with loose, shaped curls and no frizz. Zero...." Read more

"...amount, about the size of a nickel (given my length) and the curls get softer and a little bouncier, and they look even better as the days gets..." Read more

"...My routine involves this product and it gives me defined, soft curls after i break the curl cast...." Read more

77 customers mention64 positive13 negative

Customers like the smell of the product. They mention it's very nice smelling and not sticky.

"...Its a snotty consistency that has a light lovely scent to it. It smells like marshmallows to me!..." Read more

"...The product has a light scent and doesn't overwhelm. I hope this helps!" Read more

"...You are welcome.P.s. this smells like bomb candy" Read more

"...It smells good, has excellent slip, and holds my fine 3c/4a curls really nicely for about 3-4 days...." Read more

57 customers mention51 positive6 negative

Customers like the durability of the product. They say it defines their curls and keeps hold for several days throughout the week. They also say it hardens so there has been less breakage. Additionally, customers mention that one jar lasts forever and provides long-lasting definition.

"...for me too when applied over the Shea moisture smoothie and helps my breakage and the overall feeling. Our curls pop nicely!..." Read more

"...No alcohol, so it doesn't dry my hair either and it holds all day long!" Read more

"...use this product but I kept coming back to it for 2 reasons: no product lasts as long and this product has a ph of about 4.5 which is critical for..." Read more

"...My curls are so well defined now, it lasts all day, and smells amazing!..." Read more

50 customers mention47 positive3 negative

Customers like the hold of the product. They say it holds their hair without making it stiff, dry, or crunchy. They also say it has the perfect frizz-free hold and can stand manipulation without creating frizz.

"I can't say enough good things about this. It has incredible hold without feeling crunchy or crispy - if I use too much it might be a little crispy..." Read more

"...I love the natural ingredients (CG approved) and the perfect amount of hold...." Read more

"...My hair felt so soft, it was so shiny and it could stand manipulation without creating frizz...." Read more

"...This one claims to moisturize, to preserve elasticity, to help retain length: It DELIVERS...." Read more

69 customers mention41 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the drying time of the product. Some mention that it doesn't dry their hair, it restores moisture, and defines curls to the max. They say it really locks in moisture and that it dries quickly. Others however, say that it takes a while to dry in their hair and that they didn't use enough product.

"...I use it a minimum of once a week, if not more. It does not dry out my hair, make my hair greasy, or make my hair tangly...." Read more

"...behentrimonium methosolate (also google this) but it is not very moisturizing and has a high ph between 7 and 8...." Read more

"...No frizz and extra moisture are my rewards!" Read more

"...It gives moisture, shine and just the right amount of setting fixative. No flakes, no stickiness, no crunchiness as others said...." Read more

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Best Curling Product!
I have naturally wavy/curly hair but could never get the curl to hold. If tried several products until a friend gifted me this curling custard. Works like a charm and I only use about a quarter-size dollop. I do combine it with a Paul Mitchell Whipped Mouse because that gives it a softer curl. No alcohol, so it doesn't dry my hair either and it holds all day long!
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I have naturally wavy/curly hair but could never get the curl to hold. If tried several products until a friend gifted me this curling custard. Works like a charm and I only use about a quarter-size dollop. I do combine it with a Paul Mitchell Whipped Mouse because that gives it a softer curl. No alcohol, so it doesn't dry my hair either and it holds all day long!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
I have long, very thick, coarse, naturally curly (ringlets) hair (see picture). I've tried so many products in hopes it will keep my hair from getting frizzy. I saw this advertised in a magazine and started doing some research on it. I found that it's made with natural ingredients and had many positive reviews. I decided I would try it and I'm so glad I did, I LOVE it! As you can see from the picture this kept the curl in my hair, enhanced it and my hair didn't frizz! I wash my hair every day and after I get all of the shampoo/conditioner out I rinse it with cold water. I use only 100% cotton t-shirts to dry my hair. Using a terry cloth towel makes naturally curly hair frizz immediately. All I did was take some of this product and rake my fingers through my damp hair, then I would take more product and scrunch my hair for the curls. I loved the way my hair looked when it dried. I let my hair air dry and the curls looked great. The product has a light scent and doesn't overwhelm. I hope this helps!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but a little goes a long way
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2023
Caitlin MacDougall
5.0 out of 5 stars Works and smells really nice
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2020
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Tete
4.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on March 26, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in Spain on April 21, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
Reviewed in India on May 17, 2019
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