Seal + Shield Curl Conditioner

Glycerin-free conditioner — built for humid climates

✓CGM ApprovedSeal + ShieldProtein-FreeStep: Condition

Our Take

A glycerin-free conditioner from Bouclème's anti-humidity Seal + Shield range (launched 2024). Glycerin is hygroscopic — it draws moisture from the air, which is great in dry conditions but causes swelling and frizz when humidity is high. This version replaces glycerin with alternative humectants that hold moisture within the hair shaft rather than pulling it from the atmosphere. A smart swap for UK curlies dealing with damp weather, or anyone who finds their curls puff and frizz in humid conditions despite a solid routine.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

Ingredients at a Glance

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Propanediol

Solvent

Plant-derived solvent and humectant that helps other ingredients penetrate.

C13-C15 Alkane

Emollient

Lightweight isoparaffin derived from renewable plant sources (sugarcane). Functions as a c…

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Thickener

Semi-synthetic thickener and film former derived from cellulose (wood pulp or cotton). Wat…

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free✓ Protein-Free✓ Paraben-Free✓ Alcohol-Free

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How to Use

Apply to wet hair after cleansing. Work through mid-lengths to ends and detangle with fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Leave for 2–3 minutes, then rinse. On very thick or high-porosity hair, a small amount can be left in as a detangling leave-in.