Curlshield Cream™

Heat protectant cream for diffusing and heat styling

✓CGM ApprovedStyleProtein-FreeStep: Style

Hold Level

Light

Our Take

Most heat protectants for curly hair are either too heavy or designed for straight styles — this cream-formula heat protectant sits in a useful middle ground. It shields hair from thermal damage during diffusing or blow-drying while adding a light hold and smoothing the cuticle, so it functions as both a protectant and a light styling base in one step. Protein-free and suitable for all porosity levels, it absorbs well without leaving residue. Apply to damp hair before your diffuser — UK curlies who diffuse regularly will want something like this in their routine, particularly through autumn and winter.

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.

Chickpea Extract

Botanical Extract

Protein-rich botanical extract.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

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

Glycerin

Humectant

Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.

Plant-Based Keratin Peptide

Protein

Bioengineered peptide that mimics keratin for strength.

Free From

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

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How to Use

Start with dry hair. Apply one pump of the Curlshield Cream into the palm of your hands and rub together. A little goes a long way, add more if needed. Smooth the product in sections for even distribution. Use the praying hands method to avoid disrupting your curls. Follow with a heated tool to refresh your curls, or leave as is.