★★★★★August 25, 2020
So glad I took a chance on this Brand
Low porosity, medium texture, mid-length hair living in a super dry climate that does no good for frizz-prone types. I have experimented with so many styling products, methods, steps, blah, and more blah, trying to find what would work best, and this is the best thus far. My stylist recommended Kenra Curl Creme, and I tried it. It was good, but not great, and if you're gonna drop money on a product it should "Wow" you most of the time. After rinsing my hair with cold water, I used the Twister Curl Primer first, then the creme, a microfiber towel, scrunched, added a little more product (creme), scrunched, blow-dry (less than 5 minutes), scrunched, and wow. The scent is awesome, and thickness was just right, which took me by surprise. I am so use to cremes being way too thick, weighing my hair down. This one brought the best out in my curls; light-weight, moisturized, and shiny.
TwillaVerified purchaseHelpful (58)
★★★★☆August 22, 2019
Smells Awesome, WORKS
I bought a tube of this for my sister when she visited me. She's half Asian half North African, so she has that really curly hair that can be coarse depending on what she's doing with it. I tried it once even though I don't have curly curly hair technically (my hair is thick, somewhat coarse, and wavy) BUT LOVED IT! It worked for my hair, she took the tube with her, and I re-ordered a tube for myself, end of story. I couldn't get over how nice it smelled. I kept smelling my hair like a weirdo all night. When I say Works, I know I'm not being specific because everyone wants a product to do something different for their hair. I will just say, it moisturized, smoothed, and calmed, and didn't stop smelling great until the next shampoo. I took one star off only because I think it's a little expensive for 5 oz. but hey, sometimes you just have to.
Objective Reader of DescriptionsVerified purchaseHelpful (26)
★★★★★December 7, 2023
Fine-haired curl miracle product!
I first tried this product because it was part of a trial packet set. The shampoo and conditioner that came with it were supposed to be for curly hair and I had high hopes, but was disappointed by how drying they both were. Complete hair disasters in the making! I figured I might as well try this curl cream sample anyway since I was going to have to do a deep condition later to fix what the shampoo and conditioner had broken. Imagine my surprise when this stuff turned out to be a holy grail product! It has a lighter scent than any of the shampoo and conditioners, but is pleasant. You don’t need to use a ton of it on fine hair and you can just flip, scrunch it into damp hair and let it dry. It’s not sticky, it doesn’t weigh your hair down, or leave it looking or feeling greasy. Out of all their products, this is the only one I’ve rushed to buy the full size. Everything else has dried my hair out and left it frizzy, but the curl cream is a keeper for me. YMMV of course, because everyone’s hair is different and needs different products, but if you have fine hair with waves or curls, I recommend at least spending the $4 on the Cassette sample packet set to try this curl cream out. It might be your holy grail too.
Test Subject 23Verified purchaseHelpful (25)
★★☆☆☆March 1, 2021
Smells nice, does NOT define curls
I use R+Co shampoo and conditioner and I love how they perform and smell, so I figured I would give the Curl Defining Cream a go. Using the term "curl defining" in the title of this product is absolutely laughable. I'm 36, so I've tried a LOT of curly hair products over the years, and I honestly think this one is the WORST I've ever used. My curls are quite the opposite of defined - my hair looks more akin to a fuzzy bird's nest than it does to the nice, soft curls I'm used to with the product I switched from. Not only does this product make my hair fuzzy, it actually pulls my curls out so they are more wavy than curly. I can put ZERO product on my hair and I'll have better curls than this stuff. And I've even tried several different ways of applying and drying - apply sopping wet, apply to towel dried hair, apply wet then put in a hair turban, air dry, diffuse - nothing changed the end result. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because it smells really nice.
M. JenkinsVerified purchaseHelpful (11)
★★★★★May 20, 2025
BEST CURL CREAM & SMELLS AMAZING
This is the BEST curl cream!!! It leaves my hair defined and still so soft (no crunchiness). I really like how bouncy and soft my curls feel! Another review mentioned that it was great for fine hair, which I completely agree with. I have tried a bunch of other curl creams (Curl Smith, Davines, Shea Moisturize, etc) and this one is definitely a new staple. I have use many R+Co products and I’m so happy to add this to my routine. See pic for my curl/wave pattern. This was from air dry.
Kenna K.Verified purchaseHelpful (9)
★★★★★June 9, 2022
Finally! A cream made for air drying!
If you have wavy/curly hair and you air dry, you need this. I put it on while my hair is still damp, but it can also be used to add a little more oomph when your hair is dry. Just put a drop in your wet hands and squeeze the curls to shape them back up to "best day" shaped hair. I wish the R+Co products weren't quite so pricy, but I will also say they are worth every penny
SkybluesVerified purchaseHelpful (9)
★★☆☆☆October 17, 2022
They changed the scent
I have used this product since it came out, it was a great hair product. I have wavy and curly hair. It leaves my hair soft and defined, and it helps with frizz. it had a refreshing and not overwhelming scent. The reason I am giving it 2 stars is they recently changed the scent and it is unusable! It smells like patchouli and men's cologne mixed and it is STRONG! I cannot use this product anymore! I recently replaced it with *Living Proof Curl Definer* and I love it. It's a refreshing citrus scent and gives me the soft defined curl/ waves and helps with frizz, a little goes a long way.
The DoougVerified purchaseHelpful (8)
★★★☆☆August 30, 2020
Undecided
This might not be the right product for my hair texture which is color treated silver hair and kinda wild gypsie, S waves I call it, not curly specifically, This product reminds me of the bio silk brand. R + Co Curl Defining Cream leaves a strange feel that I can only really call some type of sheen. It was a bit tacky to me as well. I have a friend who has curly hair starting from the roots and she loves it!! She uses the same brand primer then this curl cream. So, it might just be my hair texture. I LOVE the smell however!!
SANDRA DEE HATTESOHLVerified purchaseHelpful (6)
★★★☆☆January 21, 2024
Good Product for the Right Hair Type
Overall I think R+Co is an excellent brand with innovative products and formulations. This curl cream didn’t work for my tight spiral curls, but think many with wavy and looser curl types would enjoy this. It contains waxes, which are great for flexible definition, but waxes make my hair difficult to re-wet and re-style as they make my hair too grippy. Waxes are also difficult to remove from my hair and build-up easily. This may not be most people’s experience, as I don’t find other people saying the same things about wax-containing products online much. If you have tighter curls, I find Aircraft Pomade Mousse is excellent. It also contains wax, but doesn’t give me the same issue and is a better formulation for my hair needs and style goals overall.
Amazon CustomerVerified purchaseHelpful (5)
★★★★★August 18, 2023
Keeps my waves soft - frizz free
Like most with frizzy wavy-curly thick hair -- I've experimented with many many many products. This one leaves my hair soft not heavy or greasy . The smell is a plus
JHVerified purchaseHelpful (4)
★★★★★March 17, 2021
Perfect for fine curly hair
This is the one you want. If you've got fine curly hair, this is the cream that will produce a defined, yet *natural* looking curl shape. I've tried three other curl creams, and they all make my curls defined, but chunky and greasy looking, aka, it makes my hair look darker and thus not natural. This is the perfect balance of shape and matte finish. – a guy with fine curly hair.
William A.Verified purchaseHelpful (4)
★★★★☆July 27, 2023
Light weight and refreshing
This is a great lightweight and soothing curl cream. If you are prone to frizz you will need to pair with a mouse or spray. Overall really love this product!
Emilie F.Verified purchaseHelpful (4)
★★★★★January 24, 2023
R+co curl cream
R+co has the best smelling hair products of all time. The cream not only smells divine, it does a good job keeping my curls curly and not frizzy.
Linda BurrVerified purchaseHelpful (3)
★★★★★September 13, 2025
Good Cream
I’ve been really impressed with this curl cream. The texture is lightweight but still provides great hold without leaving my hair crunchy or stiff. It defines my curls while keeping them soft and touchable, and I don’t get the frizz I usually battle in humidity. The cream spreads easily, so a little goes a long way, which makes the tube last longer. The scent is light and fresh, not overpowering. The packaging feels high-quality, and I appreciate that it’s not messy to use. After several weeks, I can tell it’s gentle on my hair and doesn’t cause buildup. Great quality and something I’ll keep in my routine.
Michael LisenberyVerified purchaseHelpful (3)
★★★☆☆March 27, 2024
Smells devine-leaves hair dry and stiff
Love R&Co shampoos and conditioners, but their styling products do not cut it for my 3a curly, dry , thick hair. Have yet ot find one that leaves my curls moisturized and soft. Even with the primer, this did nothing to help with moisture. Curls were defined, but dry and crispy. And I apply this on to WET hair, so normally it should not work out this way. R&Co needs to rethink its styling products. They might work for normal to fine texture hair, but not for us dry curly hair girls. R&Co needs to formulate a leave in conditioner (not a spray version) for moisturizing curls
AliVerified purchaseHelpful (3)
★★★★★April 20, 2024
Lightweight curl form
Helps my sons curly hair look healthy and defines the curls. They look nourished and organized. When he doesn't use it his curls have a frizzy and undefined look to them. It's kind magic.
K DysonVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★★February 19, 2020
Amazing!!
I have been looking for a product that is this good my whole life!! No joke, I am 57 years old with naturally curly hair and have hated my hair for a very long time, most of the time keeping it short to stay away from the frizzes, until I found this it is amazing!! I now wear my hair down every day, love it!!
DIY GirlVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★☆☆☆☆November 28, 2024
Turn it away. Just use the R+Co Cassette Curl Shampoo instead.
This "curl defining cream" did not define my curls. It made them droopy, limp, and lifeless. A total negative experience for me. Oh..yeah...the smell is great. But so what! We want our curls defined. Not a lifeless limp noodle head that smells good. So...to the rescue is R+Co Cassette Curl Shampoo. When I shampoo with this, my curls become fuller, more defined, bouncier, have more luster and...yes...they smell great to top it all off. You will start to notice a lot of uninvited hands fingering through your hair. Believe me, I'm not complaining. After having short short short hair my entire life, I decided to grow it out...long...and took double and triple takes as my head sprouted thick wavy curls. I never knew that they were there....mowed down to dormancy. So...bring it on. Bring on those fingers and run them through my hair! And enjoy the smell of the R+Co Cassette Curl Shampoo while you're at it.
Dr. G.Verified purchaseHelpful (2)
★☆☆☆☆November 28, 2022
My hair is limp and sad now.
I am trying to work with my curls instead of fighting my curls and tried this product. I love the scent and I love the feel of it. The first time I tried it, my curls were fabulous and lovely. Over the course of 2 weeks, I no longer have any curls, but instead have limp waves. It makes me sad as I wanted to love this product, but I'm returning it.
MelanieVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★★March 2, 2021
Brings the curl without the crunch
I have very fine curly hair which I used to never wear natural because I could never find a product that didn't turn it into a crunchy ball and still not bring up the curl. This product completely brings out my natural curl, but also feels natural, not stiff. This is the only product I have found that meets its promises for my curls.
adunn415Verified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★January 18, 2026
Works great for fine, wavy hair
I have fine, wavy hair and I was skeptical about this hair cream. Usually any kind of hair cream is too heavy for my hair no matter what anyone says. This is the goldilocks of hair creams. The first time I used it I got too much product in the front and it looked a little stiff. That's on me, so the next time I used it I was careful to spread it evenly and it makes my hair look shiny with nice waves. And, it feels soft. I tried letting my hair dry without this cream and it was wavy but flyaway like usual. I really don't like to wear my hair natural but this cream is making me rethink my whole hair style. My hair actually looks good and I have been getting compliments!
Samantha JaneVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★August 20, 2024
For my medium-curly hair, amazing
This is a lightweight curl definer. My Deva haircutter uses it, and I liked it so much that I started buying it for myself. My hair is basically a type 2C, for those who know these types--wavy to soft curls, depending on the product and the weather. This is the best curl cream I have ever tried.
semi-green in the suburbsVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★November 2, 2022
Works well
Use w a diffuser on very curly hair. Works to define the curls and hold them. Most curl defining cremes don’t in my experience.
Shopper123Verified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★November 21, 2025
East Asian 2A hair LOVES this
I love this curl cream. It's the curl cream my stylist uses and recommended to me. I have East Asian 2A hair but it holds my hair so well, enhances my waves, and also smells sooo good! I absolutely love it. Apply it to moist hair and scrunch.
Sinclair SheepieVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★November 4, 2022
Volume & curls
Struggled with flat curly hair and this gives me the volume I've been wanting and my curls a boost
SuzanneVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★February 20, 2024
Love this stuff!
Discovered this at my hairdresser's a few yrs ago. Unfortunately, he's stopped carrying it so I had to order it online. It gives my 3B-C curls wonderful definition and bounce. I love the "feel"--it has some heft to it, but it's quite light, really, and it's not "crunchy" like some leave-ins can be. And, bonus, it's cruelty-free!
TheHoofVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★December 22, 2024
Favorite Gel for my Curly Hair!
Love this gel! Doesn't seem to flake and holds my curls well!
XVerified purchase
★★★★★December 14, 2022
Great hair gel from a guy who hates fixing his hair.
Decided to buy this after my barber used it after a haircut for me. I appreciate the amount of hold it provides without being too glossy.
Amazon CustomerVerified purchase
★★★★★May 7, 2024
Great curl without the crunch
My hairdresser recommended this years ago. I have baby weight hair but a lot of it with natural curly - pretty curly but not crazy curly. I need something to give it a boost. This product does that but doesn't leave my hair crunchy! It's worth the price.
Maryellen RVerified purchase
★★★★★September 24, 2025
Favorite Hair product
This is by far my favorite hair product for curly hair!
HeatherVerified purchase
★★★★★March 14, 2025
Love R+co products
Works great when I want to emphasize my curls. Pricey but works well.
Cindy GonzalezVerified purchase
★★★★★March 27, 2024
Best product ever
Define my curls, hair feels super soft and shine
E.RVerified purchase
★★★★★December 7, 2025
This is my go to for curls
This a great product for those of us wanting great curl enhancers for our hair. Diminishes fresh, defines curls and seem to give a lovely soft effect.
Amazon CustomerVerified purchase
★★★★★July 16, 2026
Works well and masculine scent
Works well for my loosely wavy hair. To me, the scent is like a masculine one, the kind you would typically find in hotels. It smells good (though for myself I prefer a different scent)
Aggie QVerified purchase
★★★☆☆March 19, 2023
What’s all the hype about
Plus size it is not a heavy cream and didn’t have to crunch out and it’s not sticky. But it really didn’t define by to 2-c curls won’t buy agaib
sunmommaVerified purchase
★★☆☆☆September 20, 2023
Curls/hair frizzy with use
hair was frizzy when dry
Deborah CaswellVerified purchase
★★☆☆☆January 5, 2026
Not good for frizz elimination
Does not give my curls definition and does not eliminate frizz. Find IGK 1993 to be much superior to this product. Scent is fine, but tossed it as it isn't working for me.
T. CristVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆July 25, 2026
Heavy / Didn’t Help
This doesn’t help my curls and somehow makes my hair simultaneously greasy + staticky. Love this R+Co, but this one didn’t work for me.
stephanie fordVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆December 10, 2025
Frizzy
Left my son frizzy. We went back to using Innersense. I wish they would bring back the Rollercoaster curl cream….it was the best!
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