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- 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
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 Dimensions : 5.91 x 2.76 x 1.97 inches; 1 pounds
Item model number : 3
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Manufacturer : KINKY CURLY
Best Sellers Rank: #609,661 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #4,060 in Hair Styling Gels
#4,060 in Hair Styling Gels:
Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,221)
Product Benefits: Define Curls, Remove Frizz, Long Lasting Hold, Never Greasy
Hair Type: All, Curly
Scent Name: Natural
Item Form: Gel
Liquid Volume: 16 fluid ounces
Number of Items: 1
Unit Count: 16 Ounce
Item Volume: 472 ml
Brand Name: Kinky Curly
Manufacturer: KINKY CURLY
UPC: 885265075037 701194438210 785927519483 881423640741 639709084013 524883419563 887111005403 094922518293 885498786328 793379207896 885206576685 884537185207 885152080083 794628262628
Global Trade Identification Number: 93
Item Weight: 16 ounces
Material Type Free: Silicone Free
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OK, curly girls , Ive been using this product for years!!! This is the absolute go to product to tame Frizz and get that curl in perfect shape. You can combine this with your regular products or use it alone. I’ve bought so many products throughout the years and this is the only one I keep going back to. For the amount that you get in a jar, the price point is really very reasonable. I highly recommend this product and will continue to buy it for as long as they make it! Love it beyond words!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by Stefanie
Absolutely LOVE this product. 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. My hair is a mix of 2C, 3A, and 3B. My hair strands are not consistent. And my hair is very thin low porosity. This stuff works like a charm. 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. Every other all-natural curly hair girl product I've used (more than 10 other brands/lines) have either made my hair too greasy, too tangly, or too dry. This product does not do that. It does not weigh thin hair down. It defines the curls, decreases frizz, and makes the hair soft. You have to figure out how to use it for your specific hair because everyone is differnet. It took a few trys for me to nail it, but I didn't give up on this product. For my cleanly washed hair, I have to squeeze out the excess water and rake/fingercomb the custard into my hair upside down. If I put the custard in my hair any other way, it will not work. I then scrunch, and do the plop method then diffuse or air dry. This stuff is my favorite, I had to buy the larger size. I use this, and this alone. That's all I need. The perfect wash n go. Thank you Kinky Curly!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019 by Zwhaina
game-changer for curly hair! It defines my curls beautifully while keeping them soft, shiny, and frizz-free. The natural ingredients are gentle on my hair, and a little goes a long way, making the 16 oz jar last a long time. It provides the perfect hold without any crunchiness or residue. Highly recommend this product if you have an annoying mix of wavy and curly hair
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024 by sko
I struggled with learning how to 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 those of us African Americans with 4c high porosity hair. Google and research the importance of ph and porous hair. Lower ph products flatten hair cuticles making it harder for moisture to escape thus keeping your hair mosturized longer. Also, cuticles that are flattened are not as easily damaged as raised cuticles. High ph products raise your cuticles increasing the chances of dry, damaged hair. I finally found the trick to make this product work. Put this product on freshly washed hair (your hair does not have to be soaking wet) and put your leave in under the custard and on top of it. Use a very moisturizing leave in or oil (find out what works best for you. I use jojoba oil mixed with a little vegetable glycerin or sometimes I use Oyin Hair Dew although lately I have been using Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Curl Defining pudding as a leave in because it has a low ph and does contain silicones which do not bother me because silicones give hair body and great frizz control you just have to use a clarifying shampoo). Again, the key is to use this product on freshly washed hair and to put a low ph moisturizing leave in on under the custard and on top of it. If you find the custard too thick, goopy, and hard to distribute on your hair mix with a little water. I mix with seltzer water (not club soda or tonic water) because seltzer water has a low ph. Refresh everyday by spritzing with a little seltzer water or seltzer water with a little of your favorite oil mixed in or running a little bit of your favorite oil or leave in in your hair (experiment to see which works better for you) and your wash and go should be good for at least 5 to 7 days if not longer. 4c high porosity naturals do not use Knot Today leave in. Knot Today is a good detangler because it contains behentrimonium methosolate (also google this) but it is not very moisturizing and has a high ph between 7 and 8. A better leave in to use is Oyin Hair Dew which also contains behentrimonium methosulfate but is way more moisturizing and has a ph of 4.5. This is a great product when used how I just explained. Also, all Ecostyler gels have a high ph. Again, Google why the ph of hair products is important. 08/13/18 Update - I always get great wash and gos with this product but I just got my best wash and go today using a couple of tablespoons of coconut milk from a can (without guar gum) mixed a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and a little seltzer water to lower the ph of the coconut milk on freshly washed towel dried hair. (Side Note - If your wash and go lacks volume coconut milk not coconut oil will definitely add volume but do not use more than 2 to 3 days in a row as a leave in because it can make her a little gunky but it is great for volume and all natural) I then put the kinky curly custard on my hair. I then put the the Elasta QP Pudding on top. I got one of my best wash and gos. Again, the key is a good leave in under and also over kinky curly custard. It your job to find the right leave in for you. Just make sure the ph is between 4.5 to 5.5 Update - 02/01/19 I am really liking a little sesame oil mixed with a low ph water to refresh my wash and go every money. It adds body and is not a greasy as your average oil. It it considered a drying oil. To me it seems like it penetrates into your. A commonly used oil for hair in India Unfortunately it is very stinky so you have to spend a little more to buy unscented sesame oil. Update 06/17/19 Ok I found out why my hair liked sesame oil it is because it is high in ceramides. Well now I am using safflower oil which is even higher in ceramides and has no scent. Whenever possible get unrefined oils. You won't get the same benefits with refined oils. Oils high in ceramides is only way to go for me. Please Google oils high in ceramides and educate yourself on the benefits.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017 by Collie
If you want to have some curl definition this is the way to go, for sure. Since most people have written the same thing, here's what I would add in terms of my routine to help you deal with the annoyance of getting out of your shower with completely wet hair dripping all around you before and after you apply the product: (I have short hair, about 2-3 inches on top, half of that on the sides)First thing i do is wash my hair with shampoo and run my hands through my hair a few time to kind of "ring" the excess water out of it after rinsing the shampoo out. After I do that, I do my shower routine, trying to not get additional water in my hair. After i'm done showering, shaving, singing and whatever else one does in the shower, I proceed to add the kinky-curly knot today leave-in conditioner, applying it most to where my hair is longer and then i work my way to the shorter sides of my head. I then add a little bit of the Curly Custard (if i had to measure it, i'd say it would be about one tablespoon or slightly less). I first work it on my palms (as you would do with lotion- I find this helps avoid clumps in my hair) and then apply it the same way I did with the Leave-in conditioner. I find that if i wait until the end of my shower to apply the products, the excess water is gone, but my hair is sufficiently wet to still take the product in the manner in which it is intended. Now, the secret to having this product work and look wonderfully the entire day in your hair (at least for me) especially after it dries out, because as others have noted, it will get really hard once your hair dries, is by adding a tiny bit of greasy to your hair. Yes, sounds a bit weird, but that's what it is. I use this grease made by a tiny company in upstate NY, called Wosa Indian Hemp Grease. Once my hair dries, I put a small 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 going - once your hair has had time to absorb the grease. This particular grease is not very heavy on my hair since i use just a tiny bit. I have tried doing the same with oil (coconut), but I never get the same effect. Hope this helps.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2014 by apasitolento
For the two years I've had naturally curly hair, I've been using this product on and off. I now use it consistently with the Knot Today conditioner. This gel takes a little trial and error at first, but once you get the right amount for your hair, the results are miraculous. Every time I use this gel, I get very consistent results. It leaves my hair very soft and shiny and provides great hold. I am sold on this gel. A little goes a long way, but a lot goes even further (especially if you have longer hair). Yes, it leaves your hair crunchy when it first dries, but that's what gel is supposed to do in general. It creates a cast to hold the curl in place, and once I scrunch out that cast, my hair is super defined and moisturized. Yes, it is on the pricey side, but I've had this jar for a year, and I tend to be heavy handed with products. So, you get your money's worth out of it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2014 by Adriana
I've used this for years, and decided I needed to leave a review because I just reviewed something else. My hair. LOVES. kinky curly curling custard. If you're a curly girl, you have no doubt tried 200+ products. Same here. I can honestly say, no other product compares. Over the years, my hair has changed in terms of what it likes (I've had to switch leave-ins and refreshers), but one thing has stayed constant: kinky curl. It gives my hair shine, defines my curls beautifully, and does really well in keeping frizz under control (my hair won't ever be frizz-free because I have a patch that hates me). For new users: it feels crunchy after drying, but all you have to do is scrunch with some light oil, or just your hands, and you have beautiful soft curls. I've attached a picture of me + my hair. My hair can only look like that with kinky curl. Thank the heavens for this product, but please stop making it more expensive. Please.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2018 by India
I purchased kkc few weeks back, and was a bit skeptical about using it, after hearing some of the negative reviews about it, i did not really know what my hair type was either, i dont press my hair i enjoy wearing it natural, my hair have some curl without anything in it, but wanted something that would give it even more curl definition,i did fine out after using kkc that i cant put it on my soaking wet hair, so what i do is let my hair dry till its slighty damp and apply a small amount, all over it works wonders!!! my hair gets super curly my hair is so curly that i can even comb it and the curls last for a week without adding anymore all i do is slightly spray my hair in morning and my curls pop!!! i love the stuff this product(kkc) will be my stable, i dont know if it will work for all hair types, as i have a cousin she cant use it,... it just wont work for her at all, but for those that already have some curl, are soft fine hair it may work for you also, and true i dont recommend it for very nappy hair it just dont work at all. i have seen these results on my cousin she have 4b hair and it dont do anything but make her hair look like a hot tangled, matted mess, so i recommend for slight curled hair , soft fine hair.. etc..
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2011 by Reggie Meesala