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Whether a lotion or cream is best for you really just depends on your goals and preferences! Lotions and creams are so fun because you can spice up your look with them.
Curl lotions
Lotions are typically thinner in consistency and offer:
- Soft, bouncy and flowy curls
- Less control
- Less hold
- More movement
- Carefree and gentle look
Curl creams
Creams are typically thicker in consistency and offer:
- More control
- Medium hold
- Less movement
- More of a tight, polished and perfected look
If your goal is definition…
…then creams are made for you! Get ready for super tight spirals.
If your goal is a softer, carefree look…
…lotions will achieve this! The thinness of lotions allow your curls to bounce freely and give off a carefree look.
Now that you know what you need to achieve different looks, take a look at some styling products designed to meet your goals!
Bonus tip: depending on your hair type, you might find that curl lotions make your hair look longer compared to curl creams. Curl creams are extra defining and help curls tighten, whereas the carefree and flowy look that lotions give often result in a longer look.
