Hydrate & Plump Leave-In

Hydrating volume leave-in for fine waves and curls

✓CGM ApprovedVolumeProtein-FreeStep: Leave-In

Our Take

Part of the Volume (pink) range, this protein-free leave-in does something genuinely rare: it hydrates and adds lift simultaneously, without the tradeoff of weight. Fine-haired curlies with 2a–3a patterns will find it bridges the gap between conditioner and styler perfectly — it detangles, adds moisture, and primes strands for volume without the flatness heavier leave-ins cause. Apply to dripping-wet hair after the Full Body Milk Conditioner, then style as usual. If your curls lose their shape by midday or feel smothered by richer leave-ins, this is the product the Volume range was built around.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

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

Ingredients at a Glance

⚠ 1 CGM-Flagged Ingredient

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Lightweight emollient ester with silky feel.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

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

Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer

Film Former

A copolymer of maltodextrin and vinylpyrrolidone that forms a flexible, humidity-resistant…

PVP

Film Former

Film-forming polymer for hold. Water-soluble, no buildup.

Free From

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

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How to Use

Take a small amount of product. Start with a dime-size and add up if needed - a little goes a long way! Rake the product through soaking wet hair, making sure you are evenly distributing it and coating every strand. Use the praying hands method to smooth the strands. This helps sealing cuticles and reducing frizz! Follow with your favourite Curlsmith styler.