Curls love moisture, but cooler air and central heating can leave them dry, frizzy and undefined. A hydrating conditioner, a deep-conditioning treatment and a good styling gel can bring them back to life. Here are four curly hair favourites that bring softness, definition and hold to your routine this October.
1. Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Intensive Treatment 150ml
The cult-favourite pick for dry, tired curls, a deep-conditioning treatment that delivers serious moisture and is especially helpful for very damaged hair.
- Formula: Made with castor oil, olive oil, glycerin and hydrolysed elastin to deliver moisture inside the hair cuticle.
- Finish: Hair feels silkier, suppler and stronger, with extra bounce and elasticity that builds with continued use.
- Good to know: It keeps providing UV protection even after washing, which helps prolong the life of colour treatments.
2. Bouclème Curl Conditioner 300ml
The everyday pick for hydrated, manageable curls, a lightweight conditioner made specifically for dull, curly hair.
- Formula: Blended with argan oil, aloe vera leaf and virgin coconut oil, plus antioxidant vitamin E to help shield hair from environmental stress.
- Finish: Moisture is delivered deep into the hair cuticle, leaving curls manageable and healthy-looking with restored shine.
- Good to know: It is free from sulphates, parabens and silicones, and it is scented with a blend of natural essential oils, so skip it if you are sensitive to fragrance.
3. Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme Rich Deep-Conditioning Treatment 150ml
The rich-moisture pick for the driest, most porous curls, a more intense take on the classic Elasticizer for hair that is over-processed or damaged.
- Formula: Packed with castor oil and olive oil to lock in moisture, plus hydrolysed elastin to strengthen and add elasticity.
- Finish: Intense hydration for dry, porous hair, with added bounce and shine.
- Good to know: It is designed for over-processed and damaged hair, so it is a good option if your curls need extra nourishment.
4. Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly 200ml
The budget-friendly styling pick for defined, glossy curls, a best-selling scrunching jelly that is easy to work into your wash day.
- Formula: A lightweight, medium-hold gel with a silicone-free, vegan formula that feels natural on the hair.
- Finish: Controls frizz, adds a glossy shine and defines curls for lasting wear, from waves to coils.
- Good to know: After washing, apply it through the mid-lengths and ends, then scrunch dry with a diffuser or leave to air dry. Scrunch with your head upside down for extra volume, or twirl each curl into a spiral for more definition.
Whether you want a deep moisture boost, a daily conditioner or a gel for bouncy, defined curls, these four picks make it easy to give your curls the care they deserve this October.