The Best Curls Monthly Products for Low Porosity Hair
Products you can sample through Curls Monthly that we think would be great for low porosity hair
How We Picked
We combined our own CurlsBot porosity score and refined it with data from Curls Monthly. Plus Melissa @ CurlsBot is a low porosity hair type and has a subscription to Curls Monthly, so we've tested these products on low porosity hair.
clarifying shampoos
Clarifying Shampoo
Odele
Remove buildup from products, pollutants, and hard water with this salon-grade clarifying wash
conditioners
Sunset Rituals: Signature Conditioner
Voir
Smooths frizz, restores shine, and deeply hydrates with moisturizing botanicals plus hyaluronic and lactic acids
Big Energy Conditioner
Curl Keeper
An ultra-lightweight conditione to keep hair big, bouncy, and full of life
No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Olaplex
A highly concentrated conditioner with Olaplex’s bonding technology that repairs, strengthens, and moisturizes hair prone to damage or dryness
creams
Curl Talk Curl Cream
Not Your Mothers
Defines curls, seals in moisture, controls frizz, and adds shine for bouncy, polished curls
Curl Passion Curl Perfectionist
Milk_Shake
Tames frizz, enhances natural texture, provides light hold, and contains protein for added strength
deep conditioners
Rapid Hair Repair
Curl Keeper
Restores strength, shine, and pH balance to damaged or color-treated curls while adding volume
Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment
Not Your Mothers
Strengthens hair, reduces breakage by 56% after one use, and leaves it softer, smoother, and bouncier
foams
SET Gel to Foam Styling Mousse
Miche
A gel-to-foam with medium hold that adds definition and volume while leaving curls soft, touchable, and healthy-looking
Mousse Def Texture Foam
The Doux
Light to medium-hold curl mousse that is great for creating curl definition
gels
TreLuxe Reflex Styling Serum
Lightweight styling serum that enhances curl definition and elasticity with flexible hold, while hydrating and smoothing
Curl Keeper® Original Liquid Styler
Curl Keeper
A water-based formula that reactivates with water for frizz control and curl refresh without buildup
Spray Gel
Curl Keeper
Spray gel that delivers the hold of a gel with added definition, volume, and shine—made with gentle, natural ingredients
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
Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Ouidad
Ouidad's best-selling gel that protects against frizz in even the most humid conditions
All Weather Styling Gel
Tootilab
An all-purpose gel that will hold your curls/waves even in humid weather.
No. 10 Bond Shaper Gel
Olaplex
A humidity-resistant gel with flexible hold that fights frizz, hydrates, and strengthens curl bonds
leave ins
Slip Detangler
Curl Keeper
Loosens knots, adds moisture, and locks in color without buildup or dullness
Pamper My Curls All-in-One Moisture Mist
Inashi
A lightweight, oil-free mist that moisturizes and refreshes curls without weighing them down
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
Soft Leave-In Cream
Tootilab
A lightweight leave-in that prevents your hair from getting dry
pre-poo
bondbar Bonding Pre-Shampoo Treatment
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
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
shampoos
Super Moisture Shampoo
California Naturals
A gentle sulfate-free shampoo to nourish and hydrate your strands with a small touch of protein
Big Energy Volumizing Shampoo
Curl Keeper
Cleanses and stimulates your scalp, giving you the perfect foundation for voluminous curls.
Bond Building Shampoo
Curl Talk
Gently cleanses while repairing bonds to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and enhance curl definition
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
Cleansed Moisturizing Shampoo
Miche
A sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo that moisturizes, restores dry hair, and stimulates the scalp
Hydration Shampoo
Rahua
Replenishes dry, thirsty hair with a medium cleanse and a touch of protein for added bounce
Sunrise Rituals: Signature Shampoo
Voir
A daily go-to shampoo infused with hyaluronic and lactic acids that gently cleanses while boosting smoothness and shine
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
No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex
Uses Olaplex’s bonding technology to gently cleanse, strengthen, and add shine while repairing damage
treatments
Swim Spritz Crystals
Malibu C
A post-swim essential with activated vitamin C that removes chlorine and its byproducts from hair to prevent damage
Hard Water Wellness Remedy
Malibu C
Remove hard water buildup to restore shine and softness to hair with this chelating treatment
Scalp Revitalizing Solution Miracle in Shower Treatment
Dr. Groot
A hair-thickening treatment that soothes the scalp, boosts growth, and delivers healthier-looking hair in just 5 seconds