Man with curly hair.
Curl Booster is a hair product, and there are many different brands that come in gel or spray form. Such products promise to help reduce frizz in curly hair and also help keep curls sharp and defined. Since there are several brands, curl enhancer varies in ingredients and prices. The most expensive brands can cost more than $20 US dollars (USD) for a small or medium bottle. Less expensive brands available at local pharmacies may work just as well, based on customer reviews.
Woman with curly hair.
You use the curl enhancer when your hair is wet. Although the instructions are different, you generally use the gel form by applying dime-sized amounts to clumps of curls and scrunching them with one hand. Some types of enhancers recommend that you can still dry your hair with a diffuser attached to the blow dryer or simply read “style as usual.”
Curl booster spray forms are usually sprayed over the head while the hair is still damp. Some formulations claim that they can be sprayed on dry hair to revitalize drooping curls. More often, however, gel and spray enhancers work best on damp hair.
A woman with curly hair.
Any type of gel, styling spray or even mousse can do the trick for producing more attractive curls with less frizz. Moisturizing ingredients can help your hair look softer and shinier and slightly protect it from a damaging blow dryer. However, curl enhancers can be considered relatively mild forms of these products, as they shouldn’t weigh hair down.
Some hairspray styles are ideal for people with curly hair.
You can also use the curl enhancer if you have slightly wavy hair or have styled it to create curls. Before setting, spray or add this product to your hair. This can reduce the time it takes to dry your hair and result in curls that have a little more hold. People with wavy and slightly curly hair can use a curl enhancer to help create and shape more curls by hand.
Sometimes the gel that forms in the enhancer dries out and leaves the hair stiff or “crunchy”. This sensation can be avoided if you brush or comb your hair with the product, before ruffling your curls, and then drying your hair. If you put too much bracing on your head, your hair can become a bit stiff, but that can be a small price to pay for beautiful curls.