CURLSMITH Curl Defining Styling Soufflé — Strong Hold Custard Gel, 8 oz, Frizz Control & Hydration

CURLSMITH Curl Defining Styling Soufflé is a moisture-rich custard gel that sculpts defined, frizz-controlled curls with a buildable strong hold while preserving softness and shine.

Formulated for all curl types, this semi-solid styling soufflé blends Babassu and avocado oils to hydrate hair as it defines. It sets into a firm cast for long-lasting shape and shine but scrunches soft once fully dry, leaving bouncy, touchable curls. Free from sulfates, silicones and drying alcohols, and certified vegan and cruelty-free, this product balances reliable hold with lasting hydration.

How does this styling soufflé deliver strong hold without drying out curls?

The formula uses moisturizing emollients and oils that lock in hydration while polymers create a firm cast for hold. As the product dries the cast temporarily firms the hair, which you break by scrunching to restore softness. This approach keeps curls intact without stiffness or flaking when used as directed.

• Babassu and avocado oils provide lightweight moisture and shine
• Strong, buildable hold level that sets into a removable cast
• No drying alcohols—hydrates rather than strips
• Color-safe and suitable for chemically treated hair

What’s the best way to apply it for maximum definition?

Work a small amount through freshly washed, detangled damp hair from roots to ends, scrunching upward to encourage curl clumping. You can layer for extra hold, but start light to avoid weighing curls down. Allow a full air-dry or diffuse until the cast is firm, then scrunch out to release softness and bounce.

• Apply to damp, towel-blotted hair for even distribution
• Use more product on dense or longer curls; less on fine textures
• Diffuse for speed or air-dry then scrunch to remove cast
• Finish with an oil or serum to boost shine after scrunching out

Will this product control frizz and add shine for different curl types?

Yes—its moisturizing oils smooth the cuticle while the custard-gel structure defines pattern and reduces flyaways. The result is controlled, glossy curls across wavy, curly and coily textures without a crunchy final feel after scrunching. It’s formulated to work on fine to coarse strands by adjusting amount used.

• Frizz control from emollients and film-forming agents
• Shine boost from avocado and Babassu oils
• Works on 2–4 curl types when dosed appropriately
• Post-dry scrunching restores softness and movement

How does this fit into a clean, cruelty-free hair routine?

This soufflé avoids sulfates, silicones and drying alcohols, aligning with many clean-beauty practices while remaining effective. It carries Vegan Society certification and Leaping Bunny cruelty-free approval, making it a solid choice for shoppers seeking ethical styling options. The product is also color-safe, so it complements colored and treated hair routines.

• Vegan Trademark certified—no animal-derived ingredients
• Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certification
• Formulated without sulfates, silicones, or drying alcohols
• Safe for color-treated hair and regular styling use

Who is this for? CURLSMITH Curl Defining Styling Soufflé suits anyone who wants a reliable, hydration-forward styling product that sculpts curls with strong, buildable hold while preserving softness and shine. Ideal for people with wavy, curly or coily hair who need long-lasting definition, frizz control, and ethical, color-safe ingredients. Use it when you want defined, bouncy curls that still feel touchable after scrunching out the cast.

Ingredients

ZERO SPOONS OF: SULPHATES, PARABENS, SILICONES, MINERAL OILS, PHTHALATES, DEA. WATER (AQUA), GLYCERIN, BABASSU OIL POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS, SORBITOL, CHONDRUS CRISPUS (IRISH MOSS) POWDER, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED EXTRACT, CARAPA GUAIANENSIS (ANDIROBA) SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL*, SELAGINELLA LEPIDOPHYLLA (RESURRECTION FLOWER) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) LEAF EXTRACT, PIPER NIGRUM (BLACK PEPPER) SEED EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, LIMONENE, LINALOOL. *organic ingredients Our mission is to provide clean, effective products that help you achieve the curls of your dreams. We’re constantly looking for feedback and finding ways to improve on existing formulas to deliver better results and experiences to our community. This means that our ingredient lists may vary for a period of time as we improve them. For the most accurate ingredient list, please refer to the one printed on the package.