'Holy grail' curl cream that's creating 'forever fans' for taming frizz

North Wales Live

19-05-2025

Those blessed with a mane of bouncy curls or waves know all too well the struggle against frizz, especially when summer arrives.
A mere peek at the sun or a brief encounter with humidity can set off a frizzy halo, transforming curls into something wild and unruly but curly-haired experts have found a solution and beauty fans are singing praises for its performance to tame stubborn frizz.
The Weightless Air Dry Cream by Curlsmith, retailing at £23 for a one-off purchase (or £19.55 on subscription), gives defined and airy curls without any need for hairdryers or diffusers.
Packed in a 237ml tube, the cream is formulated with nourishing ingredients like castor oil, babassu, jojoba, and murumuru butter, ensuring our tresses are well-fed and thoroughly moisturised.
Described as a 'lightweight leave-in conditioner', it promises to 'enhance curl texture and hydrate the hair without weighing it down', reported the Mirror. It sits in competition with products like Only Curls' Hydrating Curl Creme (£18), known for its hydrating and nourishing properties due to ingredients such as shea butter, marula oil and aloe. Also in the mix is Umberto Giannini's Creme De Curl Control Cream, ideally paired with the Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly – it's available for £17.50 on Amazon as a duo pack.
Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream
Curlsmith's Weightless Air Dry Cream is designed to provide defined, supple curls without the customary crunch, residue, or greasy touch that other curl products tend to leave.
Coined as a 'versatile' leave-in conditioner, a 5p-sized amount of this cream should be combed through damp hair using fingers, followed by the 'prayer hands' method to smooth out any excess. Then simply scrunch and allow to air dry naturally for perfect curls.
Particularly suitable for those with finer hair who often find themselves bogged down by heavier products, Curlsmith claims this cream is light but also a solid base layer under a gel or mousse for those with thicker curls needing more hold.
The Curlsmith cream is causing quite the stir amongst hair-care aficionados, garnering thousands of glowing reviews and an impressive 4.7-star rating based on over 1600 sparkling testimonials on the Curlsmith website.
One individual couldn't hide their elation with the results on their hair, remarking: "I have thick hair with thin strands, and a mix of waves and curls. I've been through more products in my lifetime than I can count. I struggle with frizz, texture definition, and products weighing my strands down. This cream has been a game changer, and I will never go without! It leaves my hair hydrated, soft to the touch, defined, and bouncy. I often pair with either the air dry gel or wave spray and it's the perfect mix depending on the definition I'm going for."
Elsewhere, a satisfied user commented on how well the product works for their specific type of tresses, explaining: "If you have low porosity hair like I do, then you know how easily our hair types get weighed down and greasy-looking after a few days of upkeep."
They continued, expressing their fondness for the brand: "I genuinely love Curlsmith's lightweight products because I can layer and still have my hair looking fresh and bouncy, volumised with the hold my frizzy hair needs. I live in a high humidity environment and I sleep with my hair up in a pineapple in a bonnet (the girlies who get it, get it). I also layer this product with Curlsmith's protein Hold Me Softly Style balm and Curl Soufflé. This combination is *chefs kiss*. I am a forever fan."
Dubbed the 'best product ever' by a thrilled Curlsmith enthusiast, one customer with 3C curls raved: "I have 3C curls and love this weightless air dry cream. It helps the curls hang together and not be frizzy and be soft instead of coarse. It's been super helpful in high humidity too! Huge fan!"
While the Curlsmith Air Dry Cream has left many with a grease-free hairstyle, some found that it didn't quite meet their expectations. A three-star review from one user read: "Makes a great curl but left my hair overall quite waxy and greasy, very weighed down. Disappointed but I'll try again."
Another user was equally impressed, sharing their daily routine: "I absolutely love this product! I use it everyday and I have the best moisturised coils. They feel soft and they have no frizz even on humid day!"
Despite these few critiques, the Weightless Air Dry cream is largely celebrated as a miracle worker and 'holy grail' item that has been transformative for users. Available at Curlsmith for £23, it's hailed as a game-changer.