Cantu Coconut Curling Cream for Natural Hair — 2 x 12 oz, Shea Butter & Coconut for Defined, Lightweight Curls

Cantu Coconut Curling Cream is a lightweight shea butter and coconut-infused styling cream that defines, softens, and moisturizes Type 3 curls and Type 4 coils without heavy residue.

This two-pack of 12 oz jars blends pure shea butter with coconut oil and a mix of nourishing oils to add slip, manageability, and longer-looking curl definition. The formula is designed to work as a leave-in styler or refresher for dry ends, helping improve curl elasticity and reduce frizz while avoiding common harsh additives. It’s developed for natural hair textures seeking moisture and shape without silicones or sulfates.

How does this cream reshape and define curls?

The cream provides soft hold and enhanced definition by coating each strand with lightweight emollients that encourage curl clumping and lengthening. It also helps separate coils gently so curls retain form while remaining touchable.

• Pure shea butter adds slip for easier detangling and smoothing
• Coconut oil penetrates to help reduce dryness and improve sheen
• Lightweight texture avoids weighing down finer 3-type curls
• Works on wet or damp hair for best curl pattern formation

Will it leave hair feeling greasy or heavy?

This formula is created to feel weightless; a small amount spreads easily and absorbs without a waxy finish. For thicker 4-type hair, you can layer a little more where needed, focusing on mid-lengths and ends to prevent buildup at the roots.

• Non-greasy feel for everyday styling
• Use a nickel-to-quarter sized amount depending on hair density
• Suitable for twist-outs, wash-and-go styles, and refreshing dry curls
• Rinses out cleanly when you shampoo

Is the product free from ingredients I might avoid?

This curling cream excludes many commonly avoided ingredients, so it fits into cleaner hair routines. It’s formulated without mineral oil, sulfates, parabens, silicones, phthalates, gluten, paraffin, or propylene, and the brand does not test on animals.

• No sulfates or parabens to strip natural oils
• Silicone-free to preserve long-term moisture balance
• Cruelty-free formulation for ethical preference
• Clear ingredient profile for sensitive-skin routines

How can I best use this curl cream in my routine?

Apply on freshly washed, damp hair for most defined results: section hair, smooth cream through each section, then style as desired. For quick touch-ups, a small amount on dry ends revives shape and adds softness before heading out.

• Distribute from roots to ends for even coverage on thicker hair
• Use with a diffuser to speed drying and boost volume
• Layer under a light gel if you want extra hold for longer-lasting styles
• Refresh dry curls by scrunching a pea-sized amount into ends

Who is this for: Cantu Coconut Curling Cream is aimed at people with Type 3 curly hair and Type 4 coily hair who want softer, more defined curls without heavy residue or harsh additives. It’s a good match for those who prefer coconut and shea-focused hydration, need an easy daily styler or refresher, and value cruelty-free, cleaner formulations. The pack of two 12 oz jars is especially useful for regular users, salon professionals, or households that share a routine.

Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, CANOLA OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER†, PETROLATUM, GLYCOL STEARATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL†, BIOTIN (VITAMIN B7), FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9), THIAMINE (VITAMIN B1), NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12), PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HCL (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE) LEAF JUICE (DECOLORIZED), LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM (HONEYSUCKLE) FLOWER EXTRACT, MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA (KELP) EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) LEAF EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SILK, CETETH-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-75 LANOLIN, BENZYL BENZOATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, COUMARIN, SILK AMINO ACIDS, HEXYL CINNAMAL, SODIUM BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM SULFITE.