Leave-in curl cream for defined, frizz-free, and healthier curls - without a crunchy cast.
Curl Crush™ Defining Cream
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About the product
Your curls, defined! Curl Crush™ Defining Cream is a lightweight conditioning curl activating cream and styler. With an active blend of clean, naturally-derived ingredients, Curl Crush™ Defining Cream hydrates, softens, and defines dry, unruly curls.
The result? Touchable, soft, frizz-free curls. Plus, it’s chock-full of potent antioxidants that protect and strengthen curls for healthier hair in the long-term. This curl cream is free from paraben, silicone, mineral oil, and sulfate!
How it works
Hairlust Curl Crush™ Defining Cream is a lightweight curl activator cream that hydrates and enhances all curl types. The secret ingredient is pullulan, a natural starch that forms a lightweight film on the hair to define and hold curls while locking out frizz-causing humidity. Pullulan is water-soluble, which means that it doesn’t build up on curls and weigh them down. The result? Soft, bouncy, and defined curls that resist frizz. And absolutely no crunchy cast!
We also formulated our Curl Crush™ Defining Cream with strengthening and moisturizing ingredients that protect the hair against UV rays and other environmental aggressors. This means that curls are less prone to breakage and split ends.
Benefits
For all curl types
The Curly Girl Method approved
Paraben, silicone & sulfate-free
Made in Denmark
COSMOS Organic Certified
Vegan Society Certified

Key ingredients
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This sugar-derived compound provides deep (yet lightweight) moisture for the hair, skin and scalp. By preventing water loss through evaporation AQUAXYL™ helps the hair and scalp to maintain their moisture for 8+ hours.
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Glucose has humectant properties that provide lightweight hydration for hair and scalp. Glucose also helps to cut down on static electricity in hair.
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This soothing ingredient provides lightweight hydration to parched and frizzy curls. With a high antioxidant content, aloe vera protects the hair from damaging environmental factors like UV rays and air pollution.
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This superfruit is a concentrated source of potent antioxidants that moisturize and protect curls.
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Bamboo stands out as one of the world's fastest-growing plants, with certain species reaching an impressive growth rate of over 60 cm per day. Not just a rapid grower, bamboo serves as an exceptional source of minerals including silica, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. Its remarkable silica content, comprising up to 85 percent, holds significance for hair and skin health.
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This moisturizing ingredient is a rich source of vitamin A, E, polyphenols, and essential fatty acids that deeply nourish hair. Plus, shea butter has a high content of cinnamides, which regenerate and protect hair and skin from external factors, such as UV rays.
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This lightweight oil replenishes parched hair with essential fatty acids, which helps hair retain its moisture over time. Sunflower seed oil is also an excellent source of vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that provides sun and heat protection.
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Pullulan, a polysaccharide naturally derived from the fermentation of starch by the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans, forms a protective film on hair. This film provides definition and guards against frizz. Pullulan dissolves in water, eliminating worries about product build-up.
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A very effective antioxidant that helps to protect cells from oxidative stress and free radicals.
How to use
Smoothe Curl Crush™ Defining Cream through damp or dry hair, from mid-shafts to ends. Do not rinse out. Scrunch and let curls air dry, or diffuse with a blow dryer on a low heat setting.
Tip: pair with Hairlust Sun Defense Hair Mist to refresh and moisturize curls in between wash days.

Frequently asked questions
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Does Curl Crush™ Defining Cream work for all hair types?
This activator cream works for all curly hair types, from wavy to coily. This product works best for hair types 2A-2C, 3A-3C, and 4A-4C.
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Is this product Curly Girl Method (CGM) friendly?
The Curly Girl Method is a special hair care routine designed to improve the health and definition of curly hair. Not familiar with it? Check out this blog post and learn how to follow the method!
The Curly Girl Method recommends avoiding products that contain sulfates, drying alcohols, silicones, mineral oils, or parabens. Curl Crush™ Defining Cream is Curly Girl Method-approved because it is formulated without all of these damaging ingredients. However, you do not need to follow the Curly Girl Method to benefit from using this curl cream.
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How can I optimize my results?
We designed our collection of curly hair products to make the best of your curls. No frizz, no dryness, no greasiness – just well-balanced and defined curls.
We recommend using Curl Crush™ Defining Cream with the other products in our curly hair collection:
- Curl Crush™ Shampoo to cleanse hair weekly.
- Curl Crush™ Conditioner to condition and hydrate dry curls.
- Curl Crush™ Co-Wash to wash your curls gently while providing plenty of hydration and nourishment.
- Curl Crush™ Hair Mask to provide deep hydration and strengthening once per week.
To get the best results, follow The Curly Girl Method.
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