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

#1

Fable & Mane SahaScalp Wild Ginger Purifying Scrub

Fable & Mane

A protein-rich exfoliating shampoo to boost circulation, reduce buildup, and gently remove flakiness

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
#2

Clarifying Shampoo

Odele

Remove buildup from products, pollutants, and hard water with this salon-grade clarifying wash

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity

conditioners

#1

Imbue Curl Respecting Conditioner

A lightweight conditioner infused with nourishing plant oils to help fingers or combs glide through curls with ease

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#2

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

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#3

Super Moisture Conditioner

California Naturals

Super moisturizing, protein-free conditioner is fantastic for erasing frizz and defending from split ends!

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#4

Big Energy Conditioner

Curl Keeper

An ultra-lightweight conditione to keep hair big, bouncy, and full of life

Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#5

Rehydr8 Moisture Conditioner

Malibu C

A deep treatment that delivers intense moisture to dry, brittle hair, transforming it into soft, shiny strands

CGM Approved
High Porosity
#6

Illumin8 Conditioner

Malibu C

An oil-fusion treatment that infuses lightweight, non-greasy emollients to boost shine

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#7

Rehabilit8 Smoothing Protein Conditioner

Malibu C

Restores amino acids and proteins to strengthen damaged hair, improve elasticity, and prevent breakage

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
#8

Prime 3-Minute Moisture Conditioner

Miche

A fast-acting conditioner that hydrates, detangles, and smooths, with pro-Vitamin B5 and nourishing botanicals

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#9

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

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#10

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

Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#11

Hydration Conditioner

Rahua

A rich formula infused with Amazonian oils and protein-bonding sugars to hydrate and replenish the thirstiest hair

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#12

Sunset Rituals: Signature Conditioner

Voir

Smooths frizz, restores shine, and deeply hydrates with moisturizing botanicals plus hyaluronic and lactic acids

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#13

Water Activated Conditioner

Wakati

A patented, high-slip formula that makes detangling easy, while smoothing cuticles and sealing in moisture

Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity

cowashes

#1

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

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#2

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

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity

creams

#1

Curl Quenching Hair Butter

Fix My Curls

A lightweight, vegan hair butter that delivers deep moisture for easy curl revival!

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#2

Curl Passion Curl Perfectionist

Milk_Shake

Tames frizz, enhances natural texture, provides light hold, and contains protein for added strength

Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#3

Curl Talk Curl Cream

Not Your Mothers

Defines curls, seals in moisture, controls frizz, and adds shine for bouncy, polished curls

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#4

Hydrating Curl Cream

Ocoa

Defines, hydrates, and protects curls with hibiscus, mango butter, and marula oil

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#5

Curl Defining Cream

Rizos

A curl cream that defines texture without crunch, leaving curls bouncy, shiny, frizz-free, and weightless

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity

custards

#1

Define & Shine Mango Papaya Curl Defining Custard Styling Gel

Inahsi

A protein-rich, strong-hold styling gel that defines curls and delivers intense shine

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity

deep conditioners

#1

Bonding Hydration Mask

bondbar

Boosts moisture without weighing hair down and improves wet detangling by up to 90% after just one use

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#2

Rapid Hair Repair

Curl Keeper

Restores strength, shine, and pH balance to damaged or color-treated curls while adding volume

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#3

Therapy Session Hair Mask

Eva NYC

Delivers 48-hour smoothness while deeply conditioning and repairing hair to be 2X stronger and 3X more hydrated

Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
#4

HoliRoots Hair Mask

Fable & Mane

A rich and moisturizing deep treatment / hair mask that is designed to restore hydration, add shine and smooth frizz

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#5

Hydrating Deep Conditioner

Fix My Curls

This protein heavy deep conditioner is just as strengthening as it is moisturizing.

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#6

S.O.S. Deep Moisture + Restore Conditioner

Hairitage

A deep conditioner that delivers intense hydration, volume, and rejuvenation to dry, damaged strands

Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
#7

Argan Oil Repairing Deep Conditioner

Hask

Strengthening, hydrating treatment that will repair the look of dry, damaged and over-processed hair

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#8

Restoring Intensive Mask

Imbue

Strengthens and restores while deeply hydrating dry, damaged hair with a blend of plant-based oils and butters

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#9

Strengthen Protein Moisturizing Conditioning Treatment

Miche

Enriched with hydrolyzed Baobab protein to repair damage, strengthen strands, and boost elasticity

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#10

Tough Love Intense Bonding Treatment

Not Your Mothers

Strengthens hair, reduces breakage by 56% after one use, and leaves it softer, smoother, and bouncier

Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#11

Collagen Mask

Novex

100% vegan collagen supports healthy hair growth, enhances strength, and helps prevent age-related thinning

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#12

Coconut Oil Formula Amino Bonding Complex Bonding Conditioning Masque

Palmers

Restores and protects hair bonds weakened by chemicals, styling, or environmental stressors

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#13

Hydration Mask

Rahua

Amazonian oils and protein-bonding sugars that deliver deep hydration for revitalized, shiny, and smooth hair

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#14

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

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#15

Honey Chia Smoothing Mask

Sauce Beauty

Delivers intense moisture, smoothing curls without weighing them down

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity

foams

#1

Butter Whip Styling Foam

L’ANZA

A lightweight mousse that defines curls and waves with flexible hold and adds brilliant shine

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#2

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

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#3

Mousse Def Texture Foam

The Doux

Light to medium-hold curl mousse that is great for creating curl definition

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity

gels

#1

TreLuxe Reflex Styling Serum

Lightweight styling serum that enhances curl definition and elasticity with flexible hold, while hydrating and smoothing

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#2

Curl Keeper Original Liquid Styler

Curl Keeper

A water-based formula that reactivates with water for frizz control and curl refresh without buildup

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#3

Spray Gel

Curl Keeper

Spray gel that delivers the hold of a gel with added definition, volume, and shine—made with gentle, natural ingredients

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#4

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

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#5

Define and Shine Gel

Inashi

A frizz-fighting liquid gel to boost color retention, repair curls, and leave them soft, voluminous, and bouncy

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#6

Curl Talk Gel

Not Your Mothers

A flexible-firm hold gel that defines curls, controls frizz, and adds strength with protein

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
#7

No. 10 Bond Shaper Gel

Olaplex

A humidity-resistant gel with flexible hold that fights frizz, hydrates, and strengthens curl bonds

Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#8

Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel

Ouidad

Ouidad's best-selling gel that protects against frizz in even the most humid conditions

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#9

Aloe Vera Hair Gel

Rahua

A soft hold, protein free hair gel that shapes strands; infusing hair with nutrients to promote optimal health

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#10

All Weather Styling Gel

Tootilab

An all-purpose gel that will hold your curls/waves even in humid weather.

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#11

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

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity

leave ins

#1

Leave-in Detangler

All About Curls

Softens curls, controls frizz on no-cleanse days, and makes detangling and styling easy for all curl types

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#2

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

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#3

Slip Detangler

Curl Keeper

Loosens knots, adds moisture, and locks in color without buildup or dullness

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#4

Pamper My Curls All-in-One Moisture Mist

Inashi

A lightweight, oil-free mist that moisturizes and refreshes curls without weighing them down

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#5

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

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#6

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

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#7

Refresh & Detangle Spray

Rizos Curls

A refreshing detangling spray that revives curls between washes and smooths freshly washed hair

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#8

OPP One Pass Press Heat Protectant Spray

The Doux

Prevents heat damage while also bonding and repairing hair

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#9

Leave-in Conditioner

The Vida Bars

A lightweight leave-in bar that adds moisture, strengthens, thickens, and boosts volume, shine, and curl definition

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#10

Soft Leave-In Cream

Tootilab

A lightweight leave-in that prevents your hair from getting dry

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#11

Maximum Thermal Primer

Uncle Funky's Daughter

This quick-drying formula protects your hair from heat while fortifying each strand for strength and resilience.

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity

oils

#1

Bonding Concentrate

bondbar

Boosts shine, tames flyaways, protects from heat, and hydrates with nourishing oils and bonding technology

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#2

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

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity

pre-poo

#1

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.

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#2

bondbar Bonding Pre-Shampoo Treatment

Repairs bonds, prevents split ends, and reduces breakage by 70% while improving detangling by 90% after one use

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#3

No. 3 Hair Perfector

Olaplex

A pre-shampoo treatment to repair and strengthen hair from the inside out

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#4

Perfecting Prism

Voir

Protects against fading, damage, and breakage while boosting shine and rebuilding the hair’s natural barrier

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity

shampoos

#1

Bond Building Shampoo

Curl Talk

Gently cleanses while repairing bonds to reduce breakage, tame frizz, and enhance curl definition

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#2

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

Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#3

Cleansing Shampoo

Fix My Curls

A mild shampoo that rids your scalp of buildup without stripping it of any natural oils

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#4

Outta My Hair Gentle Daily Shampoo

Hairitage

This shampoo cleanses impurities and excess oils without stripping hair

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#5

Curl Liberating Shampoo

Imbue

A sulfate-free shampoo that removes buildup without stripping moisture, leaving curls soft, shiny, and defined

CGM Approved
High Porosity
#6

Cleansed Moisturizing Shampoo

Miche

A sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo that moisturizes, restores dry hair, and stimulates the scalp

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#7

No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Olaplex

Uses Olaplex’s bonding technology to gently cleanse, strengthen, and add shine while repairing damage

Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#8

Hydration Shampoo

Rahua

Replenishes dry, thirsty hair with a medium cleanse and a touch of protein for added bounce

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#9

Sunrise Rituals: Signature Shampoo

Voir

A daily go-to shampoo infused with hyaluronic and lactic acids that gently cleanses while boosting smoothness and shine

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity

treatments

#1

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

Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#2

Swimmers Wellness Remedy

Malibu C

Removes chlorine, copper, and pool buildup to restore shine, vibrancy, and health to hair

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
#3

Hard Water Wellness Remedy

Malibu C

Remove hard water buildup to restore shine and softness to hair with this chelating treatment

CGM Approved
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#4

Hair Masque & Scalp Detox

Rhythm of The Rain

Deep conditions and restores locks to achieve a flake-free scalp and touchably softer hair.

Humidity Resistant
High Porosity
#5

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

CGM Approved
High Porosity
#6

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

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
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