Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

Rich curl cream that defines and reduces frizz — a community classic

✓CGM ApprovedCoconut & HibiscusProtein-FreeStep: Style

Our Take

One of the most popular products in the SheaMoisture range — and one of the most recommended in the UK curly hair community for good reason. A thick, creamy styler with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Neem Oil, and Silk Protein that defines curls, reduces frizz, and adds serious shine. Works as a leave-in on thick or coarse hair, or as a styler on its own for medium curls. Can feel heavy on fine hair. Contains Silk Protein, which gives it a slight protein content — good for elasticity but worth monitoring if you're protein-sensitive. Part of the Coconut & Hibiscus line.

Who is this for?

Our assessment — not the brand's claim

Curl Pattern

Porosity

LowNormalHigh

Free From

✓ Sulphate-Free✓ Silicone-Free

Ingredients at a Glance

⚠ 2 CGM-Flagged Ingredients

Water

Solvent

Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.

Glycerin

Humectant

Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty Alcohol

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

Shea Butter

Butter

Rich emollient butter that deeply moisturises and seals hair.

Hydrolyzed Silk Protein

Protein

Silk protein broken down into amino acids and peptides. Adds luminous shine, smoothness, a…

Free From

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

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How to Use

Apply to damp hair in sections, raking or scrunching through from mid-length to ends. This is a thick cream — start with a small amount and build up to avoid heaviness. Air dry or diffuse. For extra hold, layer a gel on top.