The Best Protein Products for Low Porosity

Clarifying Shampoo

Odele

Remove buildup from products, pollutants, and hard water with this salon-grade clarifying wash

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

Sunset Rituals: Signature Conditioner

Voir

Smooths frizz, restores shine, and deeply hydrates with moisturizing botanicals plus hyaluronic and lactic acids

Cream Conditioner

Curl Keeper

Tropical Coconut Conditioner

Suave

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, seals in moisture, controls frizz, and adds shine for bouncy, polished curls

Rapid Hair Repair

Curl Keeper

Restores strength, shine, and pH balance to damaged or color-treated curls while adding volume

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

Bouncy Strength Volume Foam

Curlsmith

TreLuxe Reflex Styling Serum

Lightweight styling serum that enhances curl definition and elasticity with flexible hold, while hydrating and smoothing

Define and Shine Gel

Inashi

A frizz-fighting liquid gel to boost color retention, repair curls, and leave them soft, voluminous, and bouncy

No. 10 Bond Shaper Gel

Olaplex

A humidity-resistant gel with flexible hold that fights frizz, hydrates, and strengthens curl bonds

Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel

Ouidad

Ouidad's best-selling gel that protects against frizz in even the most humid conditions

I Create Volume

Innersense

Curl Enhancer Gel

MopTop

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

bondbar Bonding Pre-Shampoo Treatment

Repairs bonds, prevents split ends, and reduces breakage by 70% while improving detangling by 90% after 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

Sangria Hair Refresher

Ecoslay

Super Moisture Shampoo

California Naturals

A gentle sulfate-free shampoo to nourish and hydrate your strands with a small touch of protein

Energizing Shampoo

Curl Keeper

This shampoo has a low pH, which helps to keep the hair cuticle closed and prevent moisture loss.

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

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 Shampoo

Kristin Ess

This gentle shampoo cleanses while conditioning.

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

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

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for Scalp

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

The Ordinary