The Best Curls Monthly Products for High Porosity Hair
Products you can sample through Curls Monthly that we think would be great for high porosity hair
How We Picked
We combined our own CurlsBot porosity score and refined it with data from Curls Monthly. Plus Melissa @ CurlsBot has mixed porosity (with high porosity ends) and has a subscription to Curls Monthly, so we've tested these products on high porosity hair.
clarifying shampoos
DETOX Gentle Clarifying Shampoo
Miche
My fav type of clarifying shampoo: strong, but with slip for protecting your hair
Clarifying Shampoo
Odele
Remove buildup from products, pollutants, and hard water with this clarifying wash
conditioners
Cream Daily Conditioner
All About Curls
This conditoner leaves your strands silky-soft and easy to detangle and style
Super Moisture Conditioner
California Naturals
Super moisturizing, protein-free conditioner is fantastic for erasing frizz and defending from split ends!
Big Energy Conditioner
Curl Keeper
An ultra-lightweight conditioner to keep hair big, bouncy, and full of life
Curl Defining Solid Conditioner
Ethique
A curl-friendly hydrating conditioner bar option for your shower, make sure to use this generously to build slip
Curl Respecting Conditioner
Imbue
A lightweight conditioner infused with nourishing plant oils to help fingers or combs glide through curls with ease
Rehydr8 Moisture Conditioner
Malibu C
A deep treatment that delivers intense conditioning to dry, brittle hair, transforming it into soft, shiny strands
Illumin8 Conditioner
Malibu C
An oil-fusion treatment that infuses lightweight, non-greasy emollients to boost shine
Rehabilit8 Smoothing Protein Conditioner
Malibu C
Restores amino acids and proteins to strengthen damaged hair, improve elasticity, and prevent breakage
Prime 3-Minute Moisture Conditioner
Miche
A fast-acting conditioner that hydrates, detangles, and smooths, with pro-Vitamin B5 and nourishing botanicals
Bond Building Conditioner
Not Your Mothers Curl Talk
A bond-building conditioner that hydrates, repairs, and reduces breakage, split ends, and frizz for healthier curls
Thickening Conditioner
Odele
An excellent light-weight and smoothing conditioner for easily-weighed down hair
Hydration Conditioner
Rahua
A rich formula infused with Amazonian oils and protein-bonding sugars to hydrate and replenish the thirstiest hair
Sunset Rituals: Signature Conditioner
Voir
Smooths frizz, restores shine, and deeply hydrates with moisturizing botanicals plus hyaluronic and lactic acids
Water Activated Conditioner
Wakati
A patented, high-slip formula that makes detangling easy, while smoothing cuticles
cowashes
Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash
Curlsmith
A 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner that gently cleanses buildup, soothes the scalp, promotes healthy hair growth, and boosts shine
No Lather Cleanser
Zoto's All About Curls
A color-safe, no-lather cleanser that gently cleanses and hydrates all curl types for soft, strong, frizz-free curls
creams
Curl Quenching Hair Butter
Fix My Curls
A lightweight, vegan hair butter that delivers deep ongoing conditioning and protection
Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream
Marc Anthony
A rich cream perfect for softening thick strand (coarse) hair
Bounce Styling Cream
Miche
A versatile styling cream that delivers bouncy, defined, shiny, and hydrated hairstyles in one step.
Curl Passion Curl Perfectionist
Milk_Shake
Tames frizz, enhances natural texture, provides light hold, and contains protein for added strength
Curl Talk Curl Cream
Not Your Mothers
Defines curls, controls frizz, and adds shine for bouncy, polished curls
Hydrating Curl Cream
Ocoa
Defines, hydrates, and protects curls with hibiscus, mango butter, and marula oil
Curl Defining Cream
Rizos
A curl cream that defines texture without crunch, leaving curls bouncy, shiny, frizz-free, and weightless
custards
Define & Shine Mango Papaya Curl Defining Custard Styling Gel
Inahsi
A protein-rich, strong-hold styling gel that defines curls and delivers intense shine
Defining Custard
Rizos
A lightweight but moisturizing custard that takes the place of both a cream and a gel.
deep conditioners
Bonding Hydration Mask
bondbar
Boosts conditioning without weighing hair down and improves wet detangling by up to 90% after just one use
Rapid Hair Repair
Curl Keeper
Restores strength, shine, and pH balance to damaged or color-treated curls while adding volume
Therapy Session Hair Mask
Eva NYC
Delivers 48-hour smoothness while deeply conditioning and repairing hair
HoliRoots Hair Mask
Fable & Mane
A rich and moisturizing deep treatment / hair mask that is designed to restore hydration, add shine and smooth frizz
Hydrating Deep Conditioner
Fix My Curls
This protein heavy deep conditioner is just as strengthening as it is moisturizing.
S.O.S. Deep Moisture + Restore Conditioner
Hairitage
A deep conditioner that delivers intense hydration, volume, and rejuvenation to dry, damaged strands
Argan Oil Repairing Deep Conditioner
Hask
Strengthening, hydrating treatment that will repair the look of dry, damaged and over-processed hair
Restoring Intensive Mask
Imbue
Strengthens and restores while deeply hydrating dry, damaged hair with a blend of plant-based oils and butters
Healing Moisture Moi Moi Hair Masque
L'Anza
A rich, hydrating masque to restore extremely dry, brittle hair.
Strengthen Protein Moisturizing Conditioning Treatment
Miche
Enriched with hydrolyzed Baobab protein to repair damage, strengthen strands, and boost elasticity
Perfect Volume Thickening & Conditioning Hair Masque
NatureLab Tokyo
If most masks make your hair feel flat, try this one! It's light and contains volume-boosting ingredients.
Collagen Mask
Novex
100% vegan collagen supports healthy hair growth, enhances strength, and helps prevent age-related thinning
Coconut Oil Formula Amino Bonding Complex Bonding Conditioning Masque
Palmers
Restores and protects hair bonds weakened by chemicals, styling, or environmental stressors
Hydration Mask
Rahua
Amazonian oils and protein-bonding sugars that deliver deep hydration for revitalized, shiny, and smooth hair
Nourish + Restore Papaya & Mango Deep Conditioning Mask
Rucker Roots
An ultra-thick, deeply moisturizing mask that nourishes and restores dry, brittle hair from the root
Honey Chia Smoothing Mask
Sauce Beauty
A rich mask that smoothes and softens curls without weighing them down
foams
The Curl Friend Curl Shape & Stay Gel to Foam
Cake Beauty
A perfect combo of a gel, leave-in, and foam so you just need one product to style your curls. Wonderful lemon meringue scent.
Butter Whip Styling Foam
L’ANZA
A lightweight mousse that defines curls and waves with flexible hold and adds brilliant shine
SET Gel to Foam Styling Mousse
Miche
My favorite mousse. Moderate hold with a balance of structure and moisture.- Melissa
Curl Mousse
Pattern Beauty
The top mousse I tried in 2025 (tied with Miche). Great moisture, slip, and hold without being heavy.
Curl Defining Mousse
Rizos
A lightweight mousse that has moderate-strong hold
Mousse Def Texture Foam
The Doux
A light to medium-hold mousse that is great for all wave and curl types
Wavetech Wave Foam
Xmondo
A styling foam designed to create soft, defined waves without the crunch for the perfect natural-wavy look
gels
Spray Gel
Curl Keeper
Spray gel that delivers the hold of a gel with added definition, volume, and shine—made with gentle, natural ingredients
Curl Keeper Original Liquid Styler
Curl Keeper
A water-based formula that reactivates with water for frizz control and curl refresh without buildup
Pamper My Curls Curl Sculpting Glaze Strong Hold Gel
Inahsi
A protein-free strong-hold glaze that defines curls, fights frizz, adds shine, and holds styles without white residue
Define and Shine Gel
Inashi
A frizz-fighting liquid gel to boost color retention, repair curls, and leave them soft, voluminous, and bouncy
Tropical Oasis Anti-Humidity Firm Hold Hair Gel
Miche
A frizz-fighting lightweight gel perfect for protecting against humidity
Sculpt Curl Defining Gel
Miche
A strong-hold gel that provides hold, definition, and shine for curls and coils.
Curl Talk Gel
Not Your Mothers
A flexible-firm hold gel that defines curls, controls frizz, and adds strength with protein
No. 10 Bond Shaper Gel
Olaplex
A humidity-resistant gel with flexible hold that fights frizz, hydrates, and strengthens curl bonds
Olaplex No. 10 Bond Shaper Curl Defining Gel
Olaplex
Humidity-resistant curl gel that defines natural curl patterns with flexible hold, frizz control, and bond-building tech
Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Ouidad
Ouidad's best-selling gel that protects against frizz in even the most humid conditions
Curl Gel
Pattern Beauty
A creamy humectant-rich gel that can serve as both your gel and cream.
Aloe Vera Hair Gel
Rahua
A soft hold, protein free hair gel that shapes strands; infusing hair with nutrients to promote optimal health
All Weather Styling Gel
Tootilab
An all-purpose gel that will hold your curls/waves even in humid weather.
Reflex Styling Serum
TreLuxe
Lightweight styling serum that enhances curl definition and elasticity with flexible hold, while hydrating and smoothing
All About Curls High Definition Gel
Zotos
A styling gel that delivers strong hold, locks in moisture, and enhances shine for firmly defined, frizz-free curls
leave ins
Leave-in Detangler
All About Curls
Softens curls, controls frizz on no-cleanse days, and makes detangling and styling easy for all curl types
Curl Wow Flo-etry Vital Natural Serum
Color Wow
A lightweight cream engineered so the moisturizing ingredients are more easily absorbed by the hair and don't sit on the surface looking greasy
Slip Detangler
Curl Keeper
Loosens knots, conditions, and locks in color without buildup or dullness
Beauty Batana Oil & Biotin Miracle X Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner
En Love
This is an affordable light-weight leave-in made by a woman-owned indie brand
Pamper My Curls All-in-One Moisture Mist
Inashi
A lightweight, oil-free mist that moisturizes and refreshes curls without weighing them down
Perfect Repair Leave-in Treatment
NatureLab Tokyo
A protein-packed leave-in foam that speeds up drying, protects against heat, fights frizz, and adds shine
Leave-in Conditioner
Odele
This leave-in is a lot lighter than most cream leave-ins, making it a great choice for easily weighed down hair.
No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
Olaplex
Shields hair from pollution and protects against heat damage while adding satin shine and reducing static and tangles
Refresh & Detangle Spray
Rizos Curls
A refreshing detangling spray that revives curls between washes and smooths freshly washed hair
OPP One Pass Press Heat Protectant Spray
The Doux
Prevents heat damage while also bonding and repairing hair
Leave-in Conditioner
The Vida Bars
A lightweight leave-in bar that strengthens, thickens, and boosts volume, shine, and curl definition
Soft Leave-In Cream
Tootilab
A lightweight leave-in that prevents your hair from getting dry
Maximum Thermal Primer
Uncle Funky's Daughter
This quick-drying formula protects your hair from heat while fortifying each strand for strength and resilience.
oils
Bonding Concentrate
bondbar
Boosts shine, tames flyaways, protects from heat, and hydrates with nourishing oils and bonding technology
Neem Plant Silk Serum
L'Anza
A styling serum formulated to add softness and silkiness to dry, rough hair and protect from heat damage.
No. 7 Bonding Oil
Olaplex
Lightweight oil that adds shine, reduces breakage, controls frizz for 72 hours, and protects against heat up to 450°F
pre-poo
Bonding Pre-Shampoo Treatment
bondbar
Repairs bonds, prevents split ends, and reduces breakage by 70% while improving detangling by 90% after one use
Bonding Primer
bondbar
Instantly helps repair hair, smooth strands and reduce breakage after just one use. Designed to be used with Bonding Pre-Shampoo.
Bond Curl Rehab Salve, Bond Building Strength Treatment for Weak, Damaged Hair
Curlsmith
A protein-rich bond-building treatment that targets all 3 hair bonds to repair, strengthen, and reduce damage—formulated specifically for curls
No. 3 Hair Perfector
Olaplex
A pre-shampoo treatment to repair and strengthen hair from the inside out
Perfecting Prism
Voir
Protects against fading, damage, and breakage while boosting shine and rebuilding the hair’s natural barrier
refreshers
Boost Hydrate and Refresh Spray
Miche
A refresher spray that instantly revives hairstyles needing extra conditioning between wash days.
shampoos
Scalp Revitalizing Solution Hair Thickening Shampoo
Dr. Groot
With probiotic beads, biotin, rosemary, and caffeine to support scalp health and promote stronger, healthier hair growth
Curl Defining Solid Shampoo
Ethique
A curl-friendly hydrating bar option for your shower.
Cleansing Shampoo
Fix My Curls
A mild shampoo that rids your scalp of buildup without stripping it of any natural oils
Outta My Hair Gentle Daily Shampoo
Hairitage
This shampoo cleanses impurities and excess oils without stripping hair
Curl Liberating Shampoo
Imbue
A sulfate-free shampoo that removes buildup without stripping, leaving curls soft, shiny, and defined
Cleansed Moisturizing Shampoo
Miche
A sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo that moisturizes, restores dry hair, and stimulates the scalp
Bond Building Shampoo
Not Your Mothers Curl Talk
Strengthens hair from root to tip, reducing breakage and frizz while enhancing curl definition after each wash.
Thickening Shampoo
Odele
If you're looking for something that's strong but still has a nice slip, I think this is the one.
No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex
Uses Olaplex’s bonding technology to gently cleanse, strengthen, and add shine while repairing damage
Hydration Shampoo
Rahua
Replenishes dry, thirsty hair with a medium cleanse and a touch of protein for added bounce
treatments
Scalp Revitalizing Solution Miracle in Shower Treatment
Dr. Groot
A hair-thickening treatment that soothes the scalp, boosts growth, and delivers healthier-looking hair
Fable & Mane SahaScalp Wild Ginger Purifying Scrub
Fable & Mane
A protein-rich exfoliating scrub to boost circulation, reduce buildup, and gently remove flakiness
Swimmers Wellness Remedy
Malibu C
Removes chlorine, copper, and pool buildup to restore shine, vibrancy, and health to hair
Hard Water Wellness Remedy
Malibu C
Remove hard water buildup to restore shine and softness to hair with this chelating treatment
Hair Masque & Scalp Detox
Rhythm of The Rain
Deep conditions and restores locks to achieve a flake-free scalp and touchably softer hair.
SahaScalp Cooling Scalp Mud Mask
Sable & Mane
A post-shampoo scalp mask with Sea Silt to purify, Neem/Menthol to soothe, and Apricot Oil to soften and add shine
Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Umberto Giannini
A natural exfoliating treatment that removes dead skin and excess oil to prevent flakes and restore a healthy scalp
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