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Is Cantu good for curly hair?

One of the most popular brands in the Curly Girl community is Cantu Shea Butter products. But is cantu good for curly hair?

Let’s find out.

Cantu is a high street brand focusing on curly & textured hair. They’ve created a product range to cater to these curls, with a low-price point

So yes, Cantu is good for curly hair.

Cantu is part of PETA’s “Beauty Without Bunnies” initiative. They don’t help in animal testing with any of their products.

Each person is unique. If what I do doesn’t work for you, try doing things differently and find out what works for you.

Many of Cantu’s products do contain coconut oil which can dry out hair if you are suffering from protein overload. Alternatively, this may also be an issue with you if you are sensitive to its ingredients.

There are benefits and drawbacks of using coconut oil. Coconut oil can reduce protein loss on both undamaged and damaged hair, but there might be some negatives too.

Cantu works for a lot of Curlies, so it’s worth trying one or two products from them. You’ll just have to see what works for you by trying it.

Is Cantu curly girl approved?

In order to find a hair care product that suits your needs as a Curly Girl, you may have found out that most brands use different chemicals in their products.

Some conditioners are CG safe while others aren’t. It can be confusing and disappointing when a product you were expecting to be CG-friendly isn’t.

So, are Cantu products Curly Girl Approved? Thankfully, most of them are. They’ve developed a range of conditioners and styling products that are totally safe for you to use, even if you have curly hair. They even have a range for kids!

As long as you continue to experiment with both protein-based and non-protein based products, you should be able to figure out what works for you.

Healthy hair needs to maintain a good balance of moisture and protein to thrive. If you are protein sensitive then coconut products may not be the best option.

You know what products are safe now, so let’s take a more detailed look at the best Cantu products for curly hair.

Let’s get to it.

5 Best Cantu products for curls

Cantu Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream

The Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream is one of our favorite products. It’s also one of the best Cantu products for curly hair.

The cream will help to deliver volume, reduce frizz, and activate bouncy shiny curls.

This product provides a lot of moisture and contains many organic components, e.g. fruit oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil

The consistency of the product is very creamy and it won’t be surprising to know that it was even attributed with the best moisturizer award in 2018 for its quality.

If you have high porosity hair, this product will provide the amount of oil you need to moisturize your curls.

It’s thick, creamy and you only need about a pea-sized amount for each use.

The Cantu Curl Activator Cream also contains coconut, which is good news for all you curly girls who need an extra gentle hair boost.

For low-porosity hair, the cream may not be the best option as it will not penetrate the outer layer of your hair, called cuticles.

This means that moisture will not reach the inner part of your hair and you may find that your hair is dry and unmanageable.

If you’re having trouble with product thickness in the past, you may want to try Garnier’s new hair product.

You can take a look at the following list of UK-available Curly Girl approved products.

Cantu Define and Shine Custard

The Cantu Define And Shine Custard is a light styling gel-cream with Aloe Vera & agave extracts.

Like the curl activator, it also contains oils and coconut. It’s heavier in consistency but it’s incredibly moisturizing.

If you’re struggling with type 3 or tight curls, then our custard may be ideal for you. This product helps reduce hair bulk and give your curls that perfect elongated look

This Cantu custard is great for curly hair. It’s not heavy or greasy and provides all-day hold while still being easy to comb through.

It is recommended to use the custard straight from the shower. Whether you’re using it on soaking wet hair or after scrunching out water is up to you.

You can also mix in the curl activator to give your curls additional definition.

Remember to apply sparingly and mix the product between your palms before use.

Cantu Comeback Curl Next Day Curl Revitalizer

The Cantu Curl Revitalizer is an organic spray that will make your curls look great for days. Check it out!

This spray is made up of 100% pure Shea butter and castor oil as well as a small dose of oils that have been specifically selected to help those struggling with skin problems. It does not contain any harsh chemicals or toxins

To use the Cantu Curl Revitalizer, apply the product to damp hair and wait about 10 minutes. Your curls will benefit from a touch of nourishment and be more manageable thanks to smoothness & reduced frizz.

Some Curly Girls prefer to do a dry refresh, but you can also use this product on dry hair.

Sometimes when you use conditioner, the second-day curls can be too heavy & this post-conditioning spray is perfect for refreshing curls without weighing them down.

The best thing to do is to just test what works for you. Everyone is different and there’s no such thing as one method.

Cantu for Natural Hair Twist & Lock Gel

The Cantu Twist & Lock Gel is also very popular among curly girls. It has a white, non-transparent gel texture, can leave some hair crunchy, and only comes in a 2 oz container

The gel is formulated with many oils such as pure shea butter, avocado oil, almond oil, and jojoba seed oil. It can penetrate deep into the scalp to moisturize it while effectively removing debris like dirt and sebum.

This gel is a good choice if, like me, you have dry hair. It has lots of moisturizing ingredients and is better for your hair than regular gels. The only drawback is the heaviness of the product.

If you have coily or kinky hair, this product is a good choice. It also works beautifully with the twists and curl method.

Cantu Coconut Oil Shine and Hold Mist

The Cantu Coconut Oil Shine & Hold Mist is great for your hair’s final finishing touch. It smooths out frizz and hydrates your hair leaving it shiny and healthy-looking.

*As is the case with most Cantu products, the mist contains a lot of different oils. Generally speaking, it’s not recommended to apply multiple oils on wet hair when drying it.*

However, it is important to be careful with what you use and essential oils and oil extracts are fine to use. They can in fact be very beneficial for dry, coarse and high porosity hair

One essential ingredient in the recipe is coconut oil which contains protein and can be good for your hair.

You can apply the product on wet hair when styling and then reapply to dry hair for added moisture.