Rev up your waves and rewind your curls and coils with the 15 best curl refreshers of the year. These products will provide moisture to your thirsty tresses and leave them shiny and defined. They’ll also make your morning (and evening”> routine much easier.
1. OBIA Naturals Curl Hydration Spray
Bring your curls back to life with this shine-enhancing, detangling spray. Argan and rose oils moisturize your scalp and hair without leaving any residue. This spray was voted Best Refresher for Type 2 wavy and Type 4 coily hair in the 2015 and 2016 Naturally Curly Editors’ Choice Awards. It’s vegan, Curly Girl-approved, and alcohol-free.
2. Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper Beach Mist
Beachy waves? Yes, please. This mist contains elements that are brewed from pink Himalayan sea salt, and even if you live in a dry or extremely humid climate, this product can refresh without causing frizz because it is glycerin-free. High-porosity curlies rejoice!
3. Uncle Funky’s Daughter Defunk Hair Refresher Tonic
Defunked and recoiled, that’s all you want in refreshed hair, right? Uncle Funky’s Daughter has you covered. Use this instead of dry shampoo to refresh your hair and stimulate your scalp. This is the perfect product to use between your workout and a night out on the town.
4. CURLS Aloe & Blueberry Juice Curl Moisturizer
Blueberries are nature’s gift for good hair. They contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin that helps to accelerate hair growth, while reducing hair loss. Aloe helps to smooth hair, while temporarily making it less porous. This moisturizer will give you juicy curls that stay hydrated all day.
5. Jamaican Mango & Lime Pure Naturals Moisture Coconut Leave-In Conditioner & Detangler
If you are looking for a light spray that smells like the tropics, look no further. This light leave-in moisturizes and detangles, so next-day knots are not a problem.
6. Curlfection Next Day Refreshing Mist
With Curlfection Next Day Refreshing Mist UV Protector & Reactivator, there is no need to reapply your moisturizing and styling products every day. It revitalizes the products that are already in your hair, leaving you with bouncy, shiny curls. It can be used on all hair types.
7. Curl Junkie Curl Fuel Curl Enhancing Spray
Curl Junkie Curl Fuel Curl Enhancing Spray will put the moisture back in your hair without weighing it down. It can be used as an all-over refresher, or to tame flyaway ends.
8. Jessicurl Awe Inspiraling Spray – Citrus Lavender
Curls love Jessicurl Awe Inspiraling Spray. Use a few spritzes whenever you need to freshen your curls and give them a boost. If you want a product that will give your hair a little bit of moisture without weighing it down, this spray is what you need.
9. Ouidad Botanical Boost Curl Energizing & Refreshing Spray
Ouidad Botanical Boost Curl Energizing & Refreshing Spray is a great addition to your haircare collection. It reactivates the products in your hair, and allows you to scrunch, shingle and twist your way back to wash day perfection.
10. TRUE by made beautiful Quench Curl Refresher
This refresher contains coconut, mango seed, and castor oil to help moisturize your curls while adding shine and definition. It can be used on all hair types to prevent frizz and flyaways. It smells great, too.
11. Alikay Naturals Wake Me Up Curl Refresher
Getting second-day curls to re-clump together is a challenge—well, until now. This mango scented refresher makes your second-day curls pop. Wake Me Up contains almond and pomegranate oils, as well as wheat germ protein and silk amino acids for hair that is shiny and strong.
12. Oyin Handmade Greg Juice
Not a fan of oils? No problem This oil-free refresher is made with a mix of vegetable moisturizers and herbal essences. Like a green juice for your curls.
13. AG Hair Curl Trigger Curl Defining Spray
Beach-worthy waves and curls are easier than you think. AG Hair Curl Trigger Curl Defining Spray has anti-humectants to keep the frizzies away. Second-day hair has never looked better.
14. DevaCurl Mist-er Right
Like all DevaCurl products, this spray smells fresh and clean, with lavender and citrus notes. It’s got humectants to draw moisture into dry strands. You can lightly mist all your hair to refresh, or you can target individual curls.
15. DIY
This is the year of do-it-yourself. From hair accessories to products, curlies are not afraid to mix and measure (and hot glue gun”> their way to the perfect style. Making your own curl refresher is super easy and inexpensive. The following hair refresher recipe can be customized according to your needs.
Materials
- 1 fine mist sprayer bottle, for example, Curly Hair Solutions H20 Water Bottle
- a small funnel
- 2 oz. distilled water
- 1 tablespoon leave-in conditioner, for example, Curl Junkie BeautiCurls Leave-in Hair Conditioner
- 1 tablespoon rosewater
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera juice
- 2-3 drops essential oil (optional”>
- 1 teaspoon pure argan oil, for example, SheaMoisture 100% Pure Argan Oil
Method
- Place the funnel in the open spray bottle.
- Add the conditioner, rosewater, and aloe vera juice. Add the oils, if using.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with the distilled water, place the sprayer in the bottle, close, and then shake to combine. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
What is your favorite curl refresher?
Let us know in the comments. For more on refreshing your hair, see How to Refresh 2nd Day Curly Hair.
