What care products should I use for curly hair?

Discover simple, effective solutions for defining curls and giving curly hair bounce and suppleness with Piqui, Broccoli and Pracaxi oils , Aloe vera gel and Murumuru butter. Masks, creams, serums, oils, mousses... find effective and natural recipes to moisturise and nourish curly hair and adopt our quick and easy tips to get beautiful curls and restyle and discipline curly hair.

By The Aroma-Zone editorial team

Updated on 4/6/2026Reading time: 0 min.

Curly hair: characteristics and needs

Curly hair is distinguished by its unique structure, which makes it different from straight or wavy hair. Its spiral or curly shape is the result of the uneven distribution of keratin along the hair follicle. Unlike straight hair, where keratin is evenly distributed, curly hair has a higher concentration of keratin on one side of the follicle, creating asymmetry and giving the hair its distinctive wavy or curly shape.

This particular composition makes curly hair more susceptible to dryness and frizz. The curvature of the curl makes it difficult for the natural oils produced by the scalp to move along the hair shaft, resulting in uneven hydration and moisture loss. In addition, the outer cuticle of curly hair is often more porous than that of straight hair, making curls more prone to damage and breakage.

To meet the specific needs of curly hair, it's essential to use moisturising and nourishing products that help maintain moisture, strengthen the hair fibre and minimise frizz. Plant oils are particularly beneficial for nourishing and softening curls, while moisturising agents such as Aloe vera gel help to maintain the hair's moisture balance and define curls with suppleness.

The best products for curly hair

Piqui oil

Nourishing, Piqui oil is a must for curly hair. It helps to style unruly hair and tame frizz. As a softener, it restores lightness to the hair fibre, helps to maintain the hair's moisture level and helps to redefine pretty curls.

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Pracaxi oil

A natural alternative to BTMS, Pracaxi oil has a conditioning effect on hair, making it easier to detangle curls. It softens and smoothes curly, dry hair and helps to discipline curls by coating the hair fibre.

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ORGANIC Aloe Vera gel plant extract

An exceptional moisturiser, Aloe Vera gel provides the hydration needed to define curls and keep them supple and bouncy. Lightweight and softening, it gives a perfect finish and sets curls all day long!

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ORGANIC Moringa oil

An exceptional smoothing oil, Moringa oil strengthens the hair from root to tip, increasing the resistance of dry hair and preventing split ends and curl breakage.

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ORGANIC Broccoli oil

A real source of nourishment, Broccoli oil provides a conditioning effect comparable to silicones. It makes curly hair easier to style and detangle, and has an anti-static action that is ideal for preventing frizz and keeping curls looking their best.

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Yangu oil

Thanks to its dry feel, Yangu oil is ideal for defining curls and enhancing curly hair. It protects hair from environmental damage and prevents curls from drying out and breaking.

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ORGANIC neutral base haircare oil

A combination of 8 plant oils with exceptional haircare benefits, haircare oil combines the conditioning effect of Broccoli, the beautifying benefits of Avocado and the strengthening properties of Ricin to strengthen hair and enhance curls.

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Raw Murumuru plant butter

With its excellent affinity with hair proteins, Murumuru plant butter intensely nourishes the hair fibre. Ideal for strengthening curly, dry hair and minimising breakage, it protects against dehydration and helps maintain beautiful curls.

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What other oils should I choose for curly hair?

For curly hair, certain plant oils are particularly beneficial because of their nourishing and moisturising properties. Coconut oil, rich in essential fatty acids, penetrates deep into the hair fibre to moisturise and soften curls while reducing frizz. Avocado oil is also recommended for its nourishing and strengthening properties, ideal for revitalising curly hair and improving its elasticity. In addition, Sweet Almond oil is valued for its ability to deeply moisturise hair and soothe sensitive scalps, while Jojoba oil, similar to the hair's natural sebum, helps to balance sebum production and prevent excess dryness or oiliness. By incorporating these oils into your hair routine, you can help nourish, hydrate and strengthen your curls for stronger, shinier, healthier hair.

Curly hair routine: our tips

Tip 1

Adopt the Co-wash method to give your curls a boost between washes. Curly hair is generally dry and needs to be shampooed as infrequently as possible to avoid drying it out even more. Co-Washing (Conditioner Wash) consists of washing your hair only with a conditioner to moisturise and remove impurities. You'll be able to detangle and redefine your curls to your heart's content! The rest of the time, preferably once a week, opt for a gentle, nourishing shampoo to prevent curly hair from breaking.

Tip No. 2

To tame your curls, use the same active ingredients and products as for straight hair. To smooth frizz and give your curly hair a beautiful new look, opt for a Phyto'liss leave-in smoothing serum, ideal for relaxing curls. Apply preferably to damp hair and style by running your fingers through the strands or using a wide-tooth comb. Always detangle your hair gently, starting at the ends and ending at the roots to define your curls and prevent breakage.

Tip no. 3

Avoid heated appliances, which dry out the hair fibre and encourage split ends. Instead, air-dry your hair or turn your hairdryer on cool. To redefine your curls, avoid curling tongs and irons and opt instead for a curling cream to moisturise the lengths and give your curly hair bounce and suppleness. Finish with a dab of styling mousse to hold your beautiful curls in place.

Tip 4

With the right care, your curly hair can benefit perfectly from colouring. However, avoid chemical colourings, which tend to dry out the hair and make it more fragile. Opt for natural colours ranging from Golden-blonde Henna to Ebony Black Henna and Copper Henna, which will revive your natural colour and add beautiful highlights to your curly hair. The smoothing and fortifying properties of henna help to strengthen the ends and make curls more supple.

Simple, natural recipes to define your curls

Ingredients

Sapote Carrier Oil

7.7 g

Cape chestnut carrier oil

7.7 g

ORGANIC Gascony Plum oil

7.7 g

BTMS emulsifier

7.7 g

Mineral water

39.6 g

Surfactant - Sugar Foam, palm-free

6.2 g

Cosgard Preservative

0.5 g

Transfer phase A (Sapote + Yangu + Plum + BTMS oils) into a bowl.

Transfer phase B (mineral water + sugar foam) to another bowl.

Heat the two phases separately in a bain-marie to around 75°C/80°C.

When the two phases have reached the same temperature, remove the bowls from the bain-marie.

Slowly pour phase B into phase A, stirring vigorously with an emulsifying whisk or mixer for about 3 minutes. The mixture will whiten and blend.

While continuing to stir, place the bowl in a basin of cold water to accelerate the cooling and setting of the emulsion for another 3 minutes or so.

Leave your cream untouched for 15 minutes to thicken.

Finally, blend your product for 1 minute until smooth, then gradually add phase C (Cosgard preservative) . Mix after this addition.

Pour the mixture into your jar.

Note: the pH of this blend is approximately 6-6.5.

Apply this treatment for curly hair after shampooing to wet, towel-dried hair. Leave in for 1 minute, then rinse with clean water for radiant hair from root to tip.

Pracaxi carrier oil

4.6 g

Pequi oil

4.6 g

Organic broccoli, Carrier Oil

4.6 g

Monoï natural cosmetic fragrance

1 g

Coco silicone - Emollient

12.5 g

Put all the ingredients in a bottle.

Close the bottle and shake.

With its exotic scent, this serum adds bounce to curls, redefines waves and tames unruly frizz. To embellish curly and frizzy hair, apply a few drops of serum to the lengths of damp, towel-dried hair. Leave to dry naturally, do not rinse.

Ingredients

Neutral Base Hair Mask

200 ml

Piqui carrier oil

1 10 ml bottle

Pour the Piqui oil into the 200 ml ORGANIC Neutral hair mask jar.

Mix well.

All set!

This clever treatment with Piqui oil creates beautiful curls while caring for your hair. Apply a dab of this treatment to your lengths and ends, draw the curls with your fingers and leave to dry without rinsing.

Ingredients

Surfactant - Consistency Base, palm-free

1 g

Sublime natural cosmetic fragrance

0.4 g or 16 drops

Mineral water

87 g

Dead Sea salts

4 g

Cosmetic Active Ingredient Organic Beech Tree Bud Extract

4 g

Leucidal preservative

4 g

In a bowl, melt the Consistency Base until translucent, then leave to cool (30°C).

Add the fragrance and blend vigorously for 30 seconds.

Stir in the remaining ingredients between each addition.

Pour the mixture into a bottle using the small funnel if necessary.

Note: the pH of this blend is approximately 6.0-7.0.

This styling spray with Dead Sea Salts gives you wavy curls all year round for a guaranteed "back from the beach" effect. Beech bud extract protects hair from drying out.

Expert advice

Curly hair often shows signs of dryness in the lengths. To restore suppleness and bounce, it's important to moisturise with products containing Aloe vera, Hyaluronic Acid or Vegetable Glycerine. This will leave curly hair softer and easier to detangle. To strengthen curly hair and reduce breakage, it's important to nourish it with plant oils and butters, which will also help to maintain the hair's natural moisture. Nourishing treatments will help prevent split ends and strengthen the hair fibre, making it easier to form curls.

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