Our Take
Most heat protectants for curly hair are either too heavy or designed for straight styles — this cream-formula heat protectant sits in a useful middle ground. It shields hair from thermal damage during diffusing or blow-drying while adding a light hold and smoothing the cuticle, so it functions as both a protectant and a light styling base in one step. Protein-free and suitable for all porosity levels, it absorbs well without leaving residue. Apply to damp hair before your diffuser — UK curlies who diffuse regularly will want something like this in their routine, particularly through autumn and winter.
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Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
Free From
Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
Chickpea Extract
Protein-rich botanical extract.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.
Glycerin
Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.
Plant-Based Keratin Peptide
Bioengineered peptide that mimics keratin for strength.
Free From
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How to Use
Start with dry hair. Apply one pump of the Curlshield Cream into the palm of your hands and rub together. A little goes a long way, add more if needed. Smooth the product in sections for even distribution. Use the praying hands method to avoid disrupting your curls. Follow with a heated tool to refresh your curls, or leave as is.
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- Heat Protectant
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- Style
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