This silicone-free curl cream smooths down cuticles with shea butter, coconut oil, and red grape seed oil. This helps eliminate frizz (a must for curlies) while nurturing delicate strands. Plus, since it's sans silicones, you won't have annoying buildup to worry about. 

SuperCurl Defining Cream, EVOLVh ($12) 

For those of us who air dry and wash-and-go, we are often looking for products to help speed things up, no? Sitting around with damp curls is not fun. This cream serum acts as a no-fuss curl enhancer that you can slick on to get things going. 

Quick Curls, Miss Jessie's Original ($15.45) 

We love this for the rice complex, which blends together rice proteins, keratin, and amino acids to give strands extra strength. As for the hold? Just enough to define springs, but with plenty of elasticity for movement. 

Curl Talk Defining Cream, Not Your Mother's ($8.99)

Come for the blend of certified organic shea butter, rooibos tea, and honey extract—stay for the scent of certified organic orange flower oil and frangipani. These organic botanics come together for a hydrating mix that also offers antioxidant protection. 

Quiet Calm Curl Control, Innersense Beauty ($26)

Ah, where to begin with this delicious concoction? Let's start with honey, which conditions hair with vitamins and minerals. Then it layers in amino acids from silk to help tend to damage and lock in water. Then it tops it off with a cocktail of baobab, spearmint, peppermint, and wintergreen oils. 

Baomint Moisturizing Curl Cream, Adwoa ($32)

For twists and twist outs, this defining option hydrates with sunflower and castor oil—while adding in a protecting layer of antioxidants from phytosterols and sugar beet root. 

Twist Defining Cream, As I Am ($12)

It's hard not to get lost in this one's ingredient label—every active is just so good. There's avocado oil and aloe for moisture; then it's blended with Irish Moss for frizz control, babassu oil for conditioning, and flaxseed for elasticity and definition.

Curl Defining Styling Souffle, Curl Smith ($27)

For looser waves and curls, opt for a light, movable option—so as not to add too much weight. This was formulated for fine to medium curls, so it offers just enough hold without imparting the crunch. 

Ultra Light Curl Defining Cream, Kristen Ess ($14)

A fan favorite, here. Trust us, your strands will simply drink up this botanical blend—especially if your curls are on the thick, full side. Coat strands post shower for a soft, silky feel and bouncy springs.

Coconut Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Shea Moisture ($11) 

Agave nectar, avocado oil, and honey make up this whip-thick butter. (With one touch of the product you'll be in love with the rich texture.) It's beloved by fans and users for how simply moisturizing it is; if you are on the hunt for a product to hydrate dry hair, this one's for you. 

Hair Milk Curl Defining Butter, Carol's Daughter ($11.99)

Ideal those with curls that are right in between waves and springs—sure you need the lightness to allow your waves to move, but you also need a touch more hold to get the curls in place. This does so with elasticity and hydration to boot—not to mention some antioxidant protection in there too. 

Killer Curls, Kevin Murphy ($34)