The Best Curls Monthly Products for High Porosity Hair
Products you can sample through Curls Monthly that we think would be great for high porosity hair
How We Picked
We combined our own CurlsBot porosity score and refined it with data from Curls Monthly. Plus Melissa @ CurlsBot has mixed porosity (with high porosity ends) and has a subscription to Curls Monthly, so we've tested these products on high porosity hair.
clarifying shampoos
Fable & Mane SahaScalp Wild Ginger Purifying Scrub
Fable & Mane
A protein-rich exfoliating shampoo to boost circulation, reduce buildup, and gently remove flakiness
Clarifying Shampoo
Odele
Remove buildup from products, pollutants, and hard water with this salon-grade clarifying wash
conditioners
Imbue Curl Respecting Conditioner
A lightweight conditioner infused with nourishing plant oils to help fingers or combs glide through curls with ease
Cream Daily Conditioner
All About Curls
This conditoner delivers the moisture your curls crave and leaves your strands silky-soft and easy to detangle and style
Super Moisture Conditioner
California Naturals
Super moisturizing, protein-free conditioner is fantastic for erasing frizz and defending from split ends!
Big Energy Conditioner
Curl Keeper
An ultra-lightweight conditione to keep hair big, bouncy, and full of life
Rehydr8 Moisture Conditioner
Malibu C
A deep treatment that delivers intense moisture to dry, brittle hair, transforming it into soft, shiny strands
Illumin8 Conditioner
Malibu C
An oil-fusion treatment that infuses lightweight, non-greasy emollients to boost shine
Rehabilit8 Smoothing Protein Conditioner
Malibu C
Restores amino acids and proteins to strengthen damaged hair, improve elasticity, and prevent breakage
Prime 3-Minute Moisture Conditioner
Miche
A fast-acting conditioner that hydrates, detangles, and smooths, with pro-Vitamin B5 and nourishing botanicals
Bond Building Conditioner
Not Your Mothers Curl Talk
A bond-building conditioner that hydrates, repairs, and reduces breakage, split ends, and frizz for healthier curls
No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
Olaplex
A highly concentrated conditioner with Olaplex’s bonding technology that repairs, strengthens, and moisturizes hair prone to damage or dryness
Hydration Conditioner
Rahua
A rich formula infused with Amazonian oils and protein-bonding sugars to hydrate and replenish the thirstiest hair
Sunset Rituals: Signature Conditioner
Voir
Smooths frizz, restores shine, and deeply hydrates with moisturizing botanicals plus hyaluronic and lactic acids
Water Activated Conditioner
Wakati
A patented, high-slip formula that makes detangling easy, while smoothing cuticles and sealing in moisture
cowashes
Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash
Curlsmith
A 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner that gently cleanses buildup, soothes the scalp, promotes healthy hair growth, and boosts shine
No Lather Cleanser
Zoto's All About Curls
A color-safe, no-lather cleanser that gently cleanses and hydrates all curl types for soft, strong, frizz-free curls
creams
Curl Quenching Hair Butter
Fix My Curls
A lightweight, vegan hair butter that delivers deep moisture for easy curl revival!
Curl Passion Curl Perfectionist
Milk_Shake
Tames frizz, enhances natural texture, provides light hold, and contains protein for added strength
Curl Talk Curl Cream
Not Your Mothers
Defines curls, seals in moisture, controls frizz, and adds shine for bouncy, polished curls
Hydrating Curl Cream
Ocoa
Defines, hydrates, and protects curls with hibiscus, mango butter, and marula oil
Curl Defining Cream
Rizos
A curl cream that defines texture without crunch, leaving curls bouncy, shiny, frizz-free, and weightless
custards
Define & Shine Mango Papaya Curl Defining Custard Styling Gel
Inahsi
A protein-rich, strong-hold styling gel that defines curls and delivers intense shine
deep conditioners
Bonding Hydration Mask
bondbar
Boosts moisture without weighing hair down and improves wet detangling by up to 90% after just one use
Rapid Hair Repair
Curl Keeper
Restores strength, shine, and pH balance to damaged or color-treated curls while adding volume
Therapy Session Hair Mask
Eva NYC
Delivers 48-hour smoothness while deeply conditioning and repairing hair to be 2X stronger and 3X more hydrated
HoliRoots Hair Mask
Fable & Mane
A rich and moisturizing deep treatment / hair mask that is designed to restore hydration, add shine and smooth frizz
Hydrating Deep Conditioner
Fix My Curls
This protein heavy deep conditioner is just as strengthening as it is moisturizing.
S.O.S. Deep Moisture + Restore Conditioner
Hairitage
A deep conditioner that delivers intense hydration, volume, and rejuvenation to dry, damaged strands
Argan Oil Repairing Deep Conditioner
Hask
Strengthening, hydrating treatment that will repair the look of dry, damaged and over-processed hair
Restoring Intensive Mask
Imbue
Strengthens and restores while deeply hydrating dry, damaged hair with a blend of plant-based oils and butters
Strengthen Protein Moisturizing Conditioning Treatment
Miche
Enriched with hydrolyzed Baobab protein to repair damage, strengthen strands, and boost elasticity
Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment
Not Your Mothers
Strengthens hair, reduces breakage by 56% after one use, and leaves it softer, smoother, and bouncier
Collagen Mask
Novex
100% vegan collagen supports healthy hair growth, enhances strength, and helps prevent age-related thinning
Coconut Oil Formula Amino Bonding Complex Bonding Conditioning Masque
Palmers
Restores and protects hair bonds weakened by chemicals, styling, or environmental stressors
Hydration Mask
Rahua
Amazonian oils and protein-bonding sugars that deliver deep hydration for revitalized, shiny, and smooth hair
Nourish + Restore Papaya & Mango Deep Conditioning Mask
Rucker Roots
An ultra-thick, deeply moisturizing mask that nourishes and restores dry, brittle hair from the root
Honey Chia Smoothing Mask
Sauce Beauty
Delivers intense moisture, smoothing curls without weighing them down
foams
Butter Whip Styling Foam
L’ANZA
A lightweight mousse that defines curls and waves with flexible hold and adds brilliant shine
SET Gel to Foam Styling Mousse
Miche
A gel-to-foam with medium hold that adds definition and volume while leaving curls soft, touchable, and healthy-looking
Mousse Def Texture Foam
The Doux
Light to medium-hold curl mousse that is great for creating curl definition
gels
TreLuxe Reflex Styling Serum
Lightweight styling serum that enhances curl definition and elasticity with flexible hold, while hydrating and smoothing
Curl Keeper Original Liquid Styler
Curl Keeper
A water-based formula that reactivates with water for frizz control and curl refresh without buildup
Spray Gel
Curl Keeper
Spray gel that delivers the hold of a gel with added definition, volume, and shine—made with gentle, natural ingredients
Pamper My Curls Curl Sculpting Glaze Strong Hold Gel
Inahsi
A protein-free strong-hold glaze that defines curls, fights frizz, adds shine, and holds styles without white residue
Define and Shine Gel
Inashi
A frizz-fighting liquid gel to boost color retention, repair curls, and leave them soft, voluminous, and bouncy
Curl Talk Gel
Not Your Mothers
A flexible-firm hold gel that defines curls, controls frizz, and adds strength with protein
No. 10 Bond Shaper Gel
Olaplex
A humidity-resistant gel with flexible hold that fights frizz, hydrates, and strengthens curl bonds
Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Ouidad
Ouidad's best-selling gel that protects against frizz in even the most humid conditions
Aloe Vera Hair Gel
Rahua
A soft hold, protein free hair gel that shapes strands; infusing hair with nutrients to promote optimal health
All Weather Styling Gel
Tootilab
An all-purpose gel that will hold your curls/waves even in humid weather.
All About Curls High Definition Gel
Zotos
A color-safe styling gel that delivers strong hold, locks in moisture, and enhances shine for firmly defined, frizz-free curls
leave ins
Leave-in Detangler
All About Curls
Softens curls, controls frizz on no-cleanse days, and makes detangling and styling easy for all curl types
Curl Wow Flo-etry Vital Natural Serum
Color Wow
A lightweight curl primer that delivers deep moisture without buildup to leave hair feeling product-free
Slip Detangler
Curl Keeper
Loosens knots, adds moisture, and locks in color without buildup or dullness
Pamper My Curls All-in-One Moisture Mist
Inashi
A lightweight, oil-free mist that moisturizes and refreshes curls without weighing them down
Perfect Repair Leave-in Treatment
NatureLab Tokyo
A protein-packed leave-in foam that speeds up drying, protects against heat, fights frizz, and adds shine
No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
Olaplex
Shields hair from pollution and protects against heat damage while adding satin shine and reducing static and tangles
Refresh & Detangle Spray
Rizos Curls
A refreshing detangling spray that revives curls between washes and smooths freshly washed hair
OPP One Pass Press Heat Protectant Spray
The Doux
Prevents heat damage while also bonding and repairing hair
Leave-in Conditioner
The Vida Bars
A lightweight leave-in bar that adds moisture, strengthens, thickens, and boosts volume, shine, and curl definition
Soft Leave-In Cream
Tootilab
A lightweight leave-in that prevents your hair from getting dry
Maximum Thermal Primer
Uncle Funky's Daughter
This quick-drying formula protects your hair from heat while fortifying each strand for strength and resilience.
oils
Bonding Concentrate
bondbar
Boosts shine, tames flyaways, protects from heat, and hydrates with nourishing oils and bonding technology
No. 7 Bonding Oil
Olaplex
Lightweight oil that adds shine, reduces breakage, controls frizz for 72 hours, and protects against heat up to 450°F
pre-poo
Bond Curl Rehab Salve, Bond Building Strength Treatment for Weak, Damaged Hair
Curlsmith
A protein-rich bond-building treatment that targets all 3 hair bonds to repair, strengthen, and reduce damage—formulated specifically for curls
Melissa @ CurlsBot says: I have long hair and my ends were looking kind of ragged, so I tried this pre-poo and it helped so much! They felt smooth and well-conditioned.
bondbar Bonding Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Repairs bonds, prevents split ends, and reduces breakage by 70% while improving detangling by 90% after one use
No. 3 Hair Perfector
Olaplex
A pre-shampoo treatment to repair and strengthen hair from the inside out
Perfecting Prism
Voir
Protects against fading, damage, and breakage while boosting shine and rebuilding the hair’s natural barrier
shampoos
Bond Building Shampoo
Curl Talk
Gently cleanses while repairing bonds to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and enhance curl definition
Scalp Revitalizing Solution Hair Thickening Shampoo
Dr. Groot
With probiotic beads, biotin, rosemary, and caffeine to support scalp health and promote stronger, healthier hair growth
Cleansing Shampoo
Fix My Curls
A mild shampoo that rids your scalp of buildup without stripping it of any natural oils
Outta My Hair Gentle Daily Shampoo
Hairitage
This shampoo cleanses impurities and excess oils without stripping hair
Curl Liberating Shampoo
Imbue
A sulfate-free shampoo that removes buildup without stripping moisture, leaving curls soft, shiny, and defined
Cleansed Moisturizing Shampoo
Miche
A sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo that moisturizes, restores dry hair, and stimulates the scalp
No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex
Uses Olaplex’s bonding technology to gently cleanse, strengthen, and add shine while repairing damage
Hydration Shampoo
Rahua
Replenishes dry, thirsty hair with a medium cleanse and a touch of protein for added bounce
Sunrise Rituals: Signature Shampoo
Voir
A daily go-to shampoo infused with hyaluronic and lactic acids that gently cleanses while boosting smoothness and shine
treatments
Scalp Revitalizing Solution Miracle in Shower Treatment
Dr. Groot
A hair-thickening treatment that soothes the scalp, boosts growth, and delivers healthier-looking hair in just 5 seconds
Swimmers Wellness Remedy
Malibu C
Removes chlorine, copper, and pool buildup to restore shine, vibrancy, and health to hair
Hard Water Wellness Remedy
Malibu C
Remove hard water buildup to restore shine and softness to hair with this chelating treatment
Hair Masque & Scalp Detox
Rhythm of The Rain
Deep conditions and restores locks to achieve a flake-free scalp and touchably softer hair.
SahaScalp Cooling Scalp Mud Mask
Sable & Mane
A post-shampoo scalp mask with Sea Silt to purify, Neem/Menthol to soothe, and Apricot Oil to restore moisture levels
Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Scalp Treatment
Umberto Giannini
A natural exfoliating treatment that removes dead skin and excess oil to prevent flakes and restore a healthy scalp