Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream with Shea Butter for Natural Hair, 12 fl oz

After trying this curl revitalizer cream I had to review it. I can’t believe the price of this product! It has transformed my hair after one use. My hair is very healthy. I stopped coloring it over 2 years ago. I have used all the products and I mean all. This product defines my curls and creates clumps better than anything I’ve used. The photos show the definition and clump. My hair in the photos is how it looked when I woke up. I put my hair up in a pineapple and used a satin bonnet when I slept. I woke up and spritzed it with water. That’s it. I use a co-wash to allow me to go longer without shampooing my hair. In the photos I did a co-wash 2 days prior. I had not shampooed my hair in over a week. If you’re on the fence about this product then take the leap. It’s amazing!!!! It’s smells amazing, gives hair unbelievable definition, makes your hair soft not crunchy, softens and moisturizes your hair, and will keep its hold!! Unbelievable!

I loved it! All the people giving good reviews are correct!Not sticky, fantastic and dry fast!Easy to use, the scent is 10/10 and moisturize your hair right away!

This stuff is magic in a bottle. I've had thick 2B/2C curls my entire life and have NEVER in my 46 years found a product I love as much as this one. The definition, the moisture, the scent, the lack of crispy crunch...a MILLION yesses to it all. A dollop of this elixir into soaking wet hair, and my curls have never looked better. This has become the ONLY tool in my curl routine. Oh, and its a HUGE bottle and a little goes a very long way. I'm a Cantu girl for life.

I recently tried the Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream, and let me tell you, it worked wonders for my hair!Positives:Beautiful Curls: This cream gave my hair the most beautiful curls, and I couldn't be happier with the results.Lightweight Feel: It's not oily, sticky, or heavy at all. My hair felt natural and free.Neutral Points:Short-Lived: The only downside is that the gorgeous curls only last for a day. It's not a long-lasting solution, which might be something to consider.Extras:Great Scent: On the bright side, the cream smells really good. The shea butter scent is delightful and adds a nice touch.In simple terms, if you're looking for a product that will give you stunning curls without the heaviness, this is it. Just keep in mind that the magic is a bit short-lived. Overall, a good choice for a quick hair boost!

Cantu's curl activator cream adds moisture and hold. It defines curls, coils, and waves while smoothing and adding shine. I truly like the feel of this product on my hair.

Good but hardens my hair

Okay, I’m a white girl with super curly hair, but my hair seems to be more textured then most “Caucasian” type of hair. At the same time it’s not textured enough to use corse textured curl hair products. No one taught me how to manage my hair, so I grew up hating my curls and would straighten it every day. Now that I’m getting older and learning to love the person I am, I’m struggling to figure these curls out! I was using a head and shoulders type of product for shampoo and all different types of conditioner just trying to find the right one. All of the products would leave my hair looking like an 80s rock star! No curls, just dry frizz. I tried oils and serums….we will just say those didn’t go well. I came across this product on an Instagram video of a girl who had my textured haired and OMG her curls were popping. You already know I took a screenshot of the product and looked it up! I got the shampoo, conditioner, curl activating cream in the bottom , curl cream in the container, and reactivating curl spray for the next day. Oh…my…god, it was like where has this product been my whole?! The smell…AMAZING! Had me thinking I was on an island sipping a pina colada and all the products smell the same. I shampoo and wash, condition and comb and wash. Then pat dry with a hair towel. I work the curl activating cream or the other curl cream through my hair as instructed and then comb through. I’ll plop my hair in another pin-up hair towel for as long as I want and then drop the curls when I’m ready. Lots of shine, popping curls, great volume, and of course the amazing smell! 10 out of 10 would recommend. Legit doesn’t hurt to just try, the price is so affordable! I do have to say, that I might not get this product when I re-order, just the other curl cream. They seem to do the same job, but in my opinion this one in the bottle left a lot of cream on my hand instead of in my hair. And yes I did do the recommended amount as instructed or less and had to wash all the cream off my hands/comb. I don’t get this left product issue with the cream in the container.

I have thin loose curls that, like most 2C/3A people can confirm, are a frizzy mess 90% of the time. I do have tighter curls underneath, and so I’m on a hunt for a magical cream that makes all of my curls the same. If that’s you, I’m sorry to report this cream isn’t the answer. With that being said, I've used my share of curl products, and this is one of the good ones. My hair routine involves curl cream, curl mousse, air drying, and the curl oil to “scrunch the crunch”. If you’re not scrunching the crunch after it dries or want a softer curl without oil, this product may not be for you. It does have a firmer hold than other creams I’ve tried. I read somewhere that said a little of this product goes a long way? Eh, that’s all based on how much hair you have and how porous it is! I have to use a decent amount (which I do with other curl creams too); but since it’s so much cheaper, it’s not a problem! I’ve included pictures after my day 3 hair refresh. I usually skip the cream after my day 2 refresh, but I used it on day 3. I noticed more buildup and less definition. So maybe there is a max amount you can add for best results! I can’t really comment on the specific scent since I’m layering the products, but it definitely doesn’t smell bad.