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North Wales Live
01-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- North Wales Live
Two beauty writers tried Curlsmith's viral curl cream and the results were weightless
Those who have curly hair will have more than likely heard of the hair care brand Curlsmith. As the name suggests, it's a brand whose products have been specifically designed with curly hair in mind from shampoos to masks to viral leave-in conditioners that have taken the social media scene by storm. The Weightless Air Dry Cream from the brand has been garnering some seriously impressive reviews online for helping enhance and moisturising curls. So, naturally, our resident curly girls were keen to try it out. The product claims to be effective on various curl patterns, so Jada - with type 3b curls - and Eve with type 2b curls - both gave it a go. The brand's Air Dry Cream, priced at £23, promises 'soft, defined curls without the crunch, buildup, or greasy feel'. It uses a mix of Castor Oil, Babassu, Jojoba, and Murumuru Butter to moisturise the hair and combat frizz. Moreover, it aims to be weightless on all curls, even the finest of textures. According to Curlsmith, a small dollop 'about the size of a 5p coin' applied to soaking wet hair is all that's needed to achieve beautiful locks without requiring any additional products, reports the Mirror. After testing the leave-in conditioner out, here's what Jade and Eve felt. Jada's thoughts: "I have type 3b curls and finding products that truly work for them can be quite a task. Once I discover a product that works, figuring out how damp my hair should be when I use it and how much of it I need becomes the next challenge. With the Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream, I experimented with it in several different ways. I did try it with the recommended small amount, but given the length and thickness of my hair, it required more. "My favourite method involved applying a generous amount of the product immediately after combing my hair, while it's still soaking wet, and then allowing it to air dry over several hours. I was delighted with the outcome, although I did notice that the ends of my hair became somewhat frizzy as the day progressed. Typically, I'd use a leave-in conditioner and a styling cream, such as Fenty's Homecurl, to tackle this issue, as my curls tend to be quite dry. The Curlsmith leave-in conditioner doesn't have an overpowering scent, which I find to be a pleasant change, as some hair products can mask my perfume. "With any curly hair product there is a little trial and error involved and I think next time I'll be even more generous with the product around the tips of my hair to prevent it poofing up too much. I must say it's not lying about being weightless, my hair didn't feel weighed down at all" Eve's thoughts: "My hair seems to fluctuate between 2b and 2c curls - depending on the day and the curl routine - and finding a simple yet effective curl routine that suits my hair has been a journey. Even more so after cutting my mid-back length curls into a (sometimes) chic bob. Therefore, I was keen to see how Curlsmith's Weightless Air Dry Cream, which has received some rather impressive reviews and results, would perform. "As the bottle said to do, I washed my hair and applied the recommended 5p coin-sized amount, rakin it through my short tresses and then using the 'praying hands' technique to lock in moisture and hopefully minimise frizz. After leaving it to do its thing, it took about three hours to air dry. The result? My curls felt wonderfully soft and had a fluffy quality. "While the curls at the back - which usually require extra attention when I'm diffusing - appeared somewhat limp and wavy, the ringlets at the front were full of life, body and definition. On the third day, I decided to dampen my hair and apply a bit more product, which resulted in a few additional baby curls. "The formula, packed with hyaluronic acid, wild murumuru, babassu oil, silky castor oil and grated ginger, evidently hydrated my hair. As promised on the bottle, it truly felt weightless and voluminous. However, it didn't quite deliver the bounce and definition I was expecting, having read numerous reviews. That being said, it did provide a gravity-defying fluffiness and, unlike some products, the cream didn't leave any crunchy or greasy residue. "It also didn't have a particularly strong scent, which made for a nice change - some have a more chemically smell. Now, new curly hair products need some time for trial and error and next time I'll definitely be adding in some gel or try and get my hands on the brand's Hydro Style Flexi Jelly (as recommend as a good pairing with the Air Dry Cream) to see if that offers up a bit more hold. "But as lightweight leave-in conditioners go, this one is certainly at the top of my product list and rivals my usual contenders of Hask's 5-in-1 leave in condition, £6.99 on Amazon, and Only Curls' £18 moisturising cream. At £23, it is quite expensive but considering the silky smooth results of my hair, I do think it's worth it."
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Two beauty writers tried Curlsmith's viral leave in cream
Two writers, with very different curl patterns, put the new Curlsmith leave in conditioner to the test Curlsmith is a renowned name in the curly hair world and one of its cult products is a 'weightless' leave in conditioner that shoppers online are raving about. So naturally, here at the Mirror we decided to put it to the test to see if it lives up to its pretty stellar reputation of helping enhance curl texture whilst hydrating. With claims to work on different curl patterns, Jada with type 3b curls, and Eve with type 2b curls both tried it out. The brand's Air Dry Cream, £23, promised 'soft, defined curls without the crunch, buildup, or greasy feel'. The formula uses a blend of Castor Oil, Babassu, Jojoba, and Murumuru Butter to hydrate the hair and fight frizz. Not only that but it aims to be weightless on all curls, even the most fine and low-density. Curlsmith claims that a small amount 'about the size of a 5p coin' applied to soaking wet hair is all that's needed for leave hair looking beautiful without the need for additional products. Jada's thoughts "I have type 3b curls and it can be quite challenging finding things that really work for them. Once I find a product that works, it then becomes a challenge to figure out how wet my hair should be when I use it and how much of it I need. With the Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream I tried it a few different ways. I did try it with the advised small amount but with the length and thickness of my hair, I think it needed more. "My favourite had to be a very generous amount immediately after combing my hair, while it's still soaking wet, which I then let air dry over a number of hours. I was thrilled with the results, although I did find that the tips of my hair did get quite frizzy as the day went on. Usually to combat this I'd use a leave in conditioner and a styling cream, such as Fenty's Homecurl, as I find my curls can be quite thirsty. There isn't a massively strong smell to the Curlsmith leave in conditioner which I find to be a refreshing change as sometimes hair products can overpower my perfume. "With any curly hair product there is a little trial and error involved and I think next time I'll be even more generous with the product around the tips of my hair to prevent it poofing up too much. I must say it's not lying about being weightless, my hair didn't feel weighed down at all." Eve's thoughts "My hair can never make up its mind whether it has 2b or 2c curls - it truly depends on the day and the curl routine (as it the case with most textured hair) and it has taken me a while to find a good, simple but effective curl routine that works for my hair. Especially now I've got a bob. So I was really intrigued to see how Curlsmith's Weightless Air Dry Cream, which has had some pretty impressive reviews and results, would fare. "As instructed, I washed my hair and raked it through my short locks with the desired 5p coin amount, smoothed down my hair using the 'praying hands' method to seal in the moisture and hopefully reduce frizz, and then left it to work its magic. It took about 3 hours to air dry and my curls felt lovely, really soft and had a fluffiness to them. While the curls at the back - which often need a bit more TLC when I'm diffusing - looked a bit limp and wavy, the ringlets at the front had body, life and had some definition. I also decided to wet it on day three hair and add a bit more product, which gave me a few more baby curls. "Packed with hyaluronic acid, wild murumuru, babassu oil, silky castor oil and grated ginger, the formula clearly injected my hair with hydration and, as the bottle says, it really did feel weightless with some real volume. But it didn't wow me with definition and bounce, which is something I was expecting having trawled through tried and tested comments. That being said, it certainly had fluffiness that defied gravity and the cream didn't leave behind any crunchy or greasy residue, which some products do. "It also didn't have a particularly strong scent, which made for a nice change - some have a more chemically smell. Now, new curly hair products need some time for trial and error and next time I'll definitely be adding in some gel or try and get my hands on the brand's Hydro Style Flexi Jelly (as recommend as a good pairing with the Air Dry Cream) to see if that offers up a bit more hold. "But as lightweight, leave-in conditioners go, this one is certainly at the top of my product list and rivals my usual contenders of Hask's 5-in-1 leave in condition, £6.99 on Amazon, and Only Curls' £18 moisturising cream. At £23, it is quite expensive but considering the silky smooth results of my hair, I do think it's worth it."
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Louise McSharry: I've ditched my intense hair routine but curl cream is a must
Some subscribe heavily to the incredibly strict 'curly girl method', which has rigid guidelines about the products you can and can't use and how you apply them. Some suggest a combination of three or four products is the secret to getting the glossy curls of your dreams. Others insist it's technique, and things like 'plopping' or the 'bowl method' are the answer. The truth is, it can all be a little too much. I spent a couple of years wearing my hair exclusively in its natural texture and experimenting with various methods. I discovered that there were some techniques that absolutely helped my hair reach its curliest peak, and yes, the use of multiple products could certainly enhance them. I also discovered that I simply don't have it in me to maintain an intense curl routine. Now, I break the rules. I brush my hair after my shower, I use products which contain sulphates because I really missed the lather when I used products without them, and I decided that when I want to wear my natural texture, I'm OK with it being less curly than it has the potential to be. What I am entirely dedicated to, however, is curl cream. Curl cream adds definition and shine while allowing your hair to fall into its natural curl or wave pattern, without it developing a stiff cast or becoming overly done. It's a simple 'your hair but better product', and I love it. Many curl experts will recommend that you only brush your hair in the shower, while it has conditioner in it, before carefully applying your chosen product to it afterwards. This definitely helps your hair to achieve its maximum curl potential, but these days my hair is long and I'm going for a grungier beachy vibe, so I apply some leave-in conditioner (I like Aveda's Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-In Treatment, €42 via after the shower and brush it through. This results in looser, more lived-in waves, but obviously if your hair is coarser or curlier than mine, a different method might be better for you. Then, I apply a reasonably generous amount of curl cream (similar to the amount of conditioner I use) all over my hair, before scrunching it and allowing it to air dry. The amount or type of curl cream you use will depend on your individual texture and preference. So much of embracing your natural hair texture is about experimentation and having the confidence to ditch methods that don't work for you — this is my method five years in! At the moment, I'm loving Oribe's Curl Control Silkening Créme (€52 via It's light and leaves the air soft and glossy while providing definition. Another great option is Curlsmith's Weightless Air Dry Cream (€29.99 via which is also light but doesn't leave any crunch. For coarser hair, Ouai's Curl Créme (€34 via is creamy and easy to apply while delivering nourishment and definition. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more If you're just testing the curl cream waters, Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk (€9.99 via is a gorgeous leave-in conditioner which almost functions as a very light curl cream. Buying Irish I've been incredibly impressed by Iconic Bronze's launches of late. The brand, which began with false tan, has moved heavily into the cosmetics space, and in short, the products are great. The latest launch, Iconic Bronze Filter Glow, is a 'skin perfector', meaning it adds glow and evenness to the complexion, without any real coverage. There are plenty of products in this category these days, but this works well for the price point. Use it under foundation to add glow or on its own for a 'your skin but slightly better' vibe. Something old… Lots of us are familiar with the benefits of vitamin C in a skincare routine, but for those who aren't, they are numerous. It plays a vital role in collagen products, which boosts elasticity and firmness. It is known to brighten the skin and even to reduce dark spots or hyperpigmentation. It is an antioxidant, meaning it protects the skin from free radicals and pollutants, it acts as an anti-inflammatory and even contributes to hydration. In short — it's great. I've been using Dermalogica's brilliant Biolumin C Serum (€108 via as my vitamin C product for years now. It delivers ultra stable vitamin C, which provides all of the aforementioned benefits. It also features lactic acid, which provides light exfoliation. Texturally and experientially, it's a pleasure. The light serum glides on and, frankly, I love it. ... Something new I always feel excited when Jennifer Rock launches a new Skingredients product. The range is full of excellent products, all of which perform well, and you can trust that they have been carefully developed with intense consideration. The latest launch is 15% Vit C, E + Tri-Mushroom Skin Booster (€45 via which features a potent level of vitamin C alongside tocopherol, which adds extra antioxidant power and hydration. Tri-mushroom is a new ingredient for me but, according to the brand, it is highly nutritious and has been designed to optimise skin health. This booster is designed to be used alongside the existing products in the Skingredients family and has a liquidy texture which is slightly heavier than water but not as thick as a serum. It glides easily across the face and is designed to be used morning and night as part of your usual routine.
North Wales Live
19-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- North Wales Live
'Holy grail' curl cream that's creating 'forever fans' for taming frizz
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.
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Beauty buffs 'swear' by 'lightweight' curl cream that tames frizz
The Weightless Air Dry Cream by Curlsmith has been hailed as a 'game changer' by beauty buffs and curl-enthusiasts alike for its ability to tackle frizz and define lacklustre curls in humid conditions Those of us graced and often-times burdened with a head full of bouncy curls or waves are all too familiar with the trials and tribulations of battling frizz, particularly when summer rolls in. Just a glance at the sun or a mere moment in the humidity can trigger that soft fuzz halo around our heads, turning our curls into something wild, untamed, and larger than life – and not in the charming way. It's reminiscent of Monica's iconic look from that episode of Friends in the Bahamas: "It's the humidity!". Yet, beauty fans and curly-haired mavens have been raving about a curl cream from renowned curly hair brand Curlsmith that promises to conquer the most relentless humidity and frizz, whether caused by UK heatwaves or tropical climes on holiday - leaving us with luscious, defined, and lightweight curls – all without the need for a hairdryer or diffuser. The Weightless Air Dry Cream is priced at £23 for a single purchase (or £19.55 with a subscription) in a 237ml tube and has been expertly crafted with enriching ingredients such as castor oil, babassu, jojoba, and murumuru butter to ensure our locks receive optimum nourishment and max moisture. Touted as a ' lightweight leave-in conditioner ', it 'enhances curl texture and hydrates the hair without weighing it down'. Moreover, this cream is made with the aim of delivering supple, defined curls minus the crunch, residue, or oily sensation often left behind by other curl products, which is always a triumph, reports the Manchester Evening News. As a 'versatile' leave-in conditioner, all you need is a 5p-sized dollop of Curlsmith's Weightless Air Dry Cream, which is then combed through soaking wet hair (use your fingers) before smoothing any excess onto strands using the 'prayer hands' technique. Following this, scrunch to form those curls and let it dry naturally. Those with finer hair types will be pleased to know that the brand claims it's also an excellent product for hair types that can 'easily get overwhelmed by heavier products' - although it also serves as a good base under gel or mousse for thicker curls requiring that extra bit of hold. This competes with the likes of Only Curls' Hydrating Curl Creme (£18), which provides similar benefits and results in terms of hydration, nourishment and definition, thanks to its ingredients such as shea butter, marula oil and aloe. Another top-notch product is Umberto Giannini's Creme De Curl Control Cream, which works best when used with the Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly, available for £17.50 as a duo set on Amazon. Another similar product is the JVN Hair Complete Air Dry Cream, £24, which has been praised by shoppers for "reducing frizz and it brings out my waves". With high compliments coming from thousands of reviews, the Curlsmith cream has wowed hair-care enthusiasts and boasts an impressive 4.7-star rating from over 1600 glistening testimonials on the Curlsmith website alone. One person shared their joy at their hair's results and said: "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." Another content user pointed out the product's effectiveness on their specific hair type: "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. "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." Labelled as the 'best product ever', another satisfied Curlsmith fan said: "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!". Another user shared: "I absolutely love this product! I use it everyday on my curls. They feel soft and they have no frizz even on humid day!" Which is quite the feat. While many people tended to experience a grease-free 'do after using the Curlsmith Air Dry Cream, some users were left slightly disappointed that their hair didn't get on quite as well with the cream. One three-star reviewer noted: "Makes a great curl but left my hair overall quite waxy and greasy, very weighed down. Disappointed but I'll try again." For some, the 'weightless'-ness was too much, with one person stating it was 'almost too light'. They said: "Not my favourite curl cream. It's very, very light, almost too light that it doesn't hold my curls very well. It smells good and I like the fact that it's air dry. However, I would have to use a ton of product to make the curls hold." However, for the most part, the Weightless Air Dry cream has been hailed as a total dream and 'holy grail' product that has been 'life changing'. Get it from Curlsmith for £23 here.
