Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream for Natural Hair with Pure Shea Butter, 12 fl oz (Pack of 2)

really like this curl activator cream. It leaves my hair feeling soft, moisturized, and helps define my curls without making them feel crunchy or stiff. A little product goes a long way, and it also helps reduce frizz throughout the day. The smell is pleasant, and my hair feels healthier and easier to manage after using it. It works great for natural curls and adds a nice shine without feeling too heavy. Very good product for the price and definitely something I would buy again.

My son loves this stuff. Make his curls super soft. Gives good definition and smell wonderful. Been using for several years now.

e been using this curling cream for a while now, and it has truly become a staple in my hair routine. It does an amazing job defining my natural curls without making my hair feel heavy or greasy. My curls come out soft, bouncy, and well-moisturized every time I use it. I also love how it helps reduce frizz and keeps my hair looking healthy throughout the day. Another thing I really appreciate is how easy it is to apply and how a little goes a long way. It leaves my hair feeling hydrated and manageable, and the results last. If you’re looking for something that enhances your natural curl pattern while keeping your hair soft and defined, I highly recommend this product. Definitely a 5-star experience for me!

I am really impressed with this Cantu curl cream. The packaging is very practical and sturdy, making it easy to dispense the product. It gives my curls amazing definition and bounce without leaving them stiff or crunchy. A little goes a long way, so the bottle lasts a long time. For the price and the quality you get, it is definitely a solid deal. It leaves my hair smelling great and looking super hydrated. Highly recommend it!

Guy here. Hair is maybe 2-3" long all around. This stuff is so effective. Before I found this, my hair was wavy and could never seem to actually curl except for very certain circumstances. Would also dry out and frizz over the course of a day. Now? Put just a tiny bit of this stuff (seriously, the amount you'd put on your toothbrush) in your hair, being sure to distribute it everywhere evenly, and good heavens. Hair is soft to the touch (yet doesn't lose its shape/"memory" if I run my hands through it), keeps that moist look all day without feeling greasy and "contains" everything in the process, meaning significantly less frizz and no fluff--but most importantly, it coils my hair into absolutely stunning curls. It also doesn't stain my clothes. Re: smell: the fragrance in it is strong at first, but it smells good, and the smell becomes subtle quick once it dries out, so it's never as strong during the day as when you first apply it (ex.: no one has commented on the presence of the fragrance except my partner, but *everyone* has commented positively on the look of my hair) Also, for reference, this is my only hair product. I don't have a "hair routine". I get it wet, add the stuff, make sure it's spread everywhere, then proceed to go the entire day not worrying about it or checking on it, because it simply works, no maintenance. If your hair feels like it *wants* to be curly, but you can't manage to get it there... this is what you're looking for. It's set-and-forget, cheap (esp. considering you'll get a thousand "servings" out of a bottle) and might give you that look you feel like your hair has always been capable of.

Works well

I wash and condition then use Cantù curl activator and applied with praying hands squishing and pulsing to scalp. Next applied Cantu twist and lock gel with praying hands and adding a little water before squishing curls to scalp. Then scrunched with perfect haircare towel and plopped (carefully on top of head with minimal touching) for 20 minutes. Diffused by placing clumps carefully onto diffuser fingers and pressing to head before turning on high heat, medium blow….turning off before moving to other side. When fully dry, scrunched out the cast with hair care towel.

I purchased this Cantu curl activator cream for my teenage son who has 2a curls, and it’s been a solid choice for his hair care routine. As any parent of a teenager knows, getting them to commit to an elaborate hair routine is nearly impossible, so I needed something simple but effective. This product fits the bill perfectly - just wash, condition, and apply. For my son’s hair type, this cream does exactly what it promises. It provides good moisture without making his hair greasy, helps with curl retention, and defines his natural curl pattern nicely. The smell is pleasant, which is always a bonus when you’re dealing with teenagers who are particular about these things. It eliminates frizz effectively and doesn’t weigh down his 2a curls, which can be a concern with heavier products. However, I learned an important lesson about hair porosity with this product. I also tried it on my other child, and it was a completely different story. Their hair has lower porosity, and the cream left a white film that took forever to work through and absorb. It just sat on top of the hair rather than penetrating and doing its job. This experience really highlighted how crucial it is to consider your hair’s porosity when choosing products. For higher porosity hair like my son’s, this cream absorbs well and provides the moisture and curl definition it promises. But for less porous hair, it can create buildup and that frustrating white residue. The product itself is good quality - it works well on various curl types from what I’ve seen, particularly thicker 3b/3c textures, and the 12 fl oz size gives you plenty to work with. Just make sure to consider your hair’s porosity before purchasing. If you have low porosity hair, you might want to look for something lighter or specifically formulated for that hair type.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Smells great and it holds my curls well

It’s a good cream and does help define my hair (3c-4a)

This product ticks all the boxes for my hair management. It reduces frizz, it creates shape, it is easy to use, it can be watered down a little to use as a general "setting" agent, and it smells nice. It's curly girl friendly and doesn't make my hair crunchy unless I want it to. Suits my easygoing lifestyle well.

I am very disappointed with this product. It says for natural hair and I do not understand what the company entails by that. However they should make it clear whether this product is not intended for hair that has been straitened before or not. It did nothing for my hair. I used it on the newly cut 4C type part of my hair as well as the longer part of my hair which used to be straight before and it did nothing for both parts. What's worst is the white residue the product leaves on hair and you either need to wash it out or comb it which would ruin the chance of forming curls. Overall, I do not recommend it.

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