Beauty buffs 'swear' by 'lightweight' curl cream that tames frizz

The Weightless Air Dry Cream by Curlsmith has been hailed as a 'game changer' by beauty buffs and curl-enthusiasts alike for its ability to tackle frizz and define lacklustre curls in humid conditions
Those of us graced and often-times burdened with a head full of bouncy curls or waves are all too familiar with the trials and tribulations of battling frizz, particularly when summer rolls in.
Just a glance at the sun or a mere moment in the humidity can trigger that soft fuzz halo around our heads, turning our curls into something wild, untamed, and larger than life – and not in the charming way. It's reminiscent of Monica's iconic look from that episode of Friends in the Bahamas: "It's the humidity!".
Yet, beauty fans and curly-haired mavens have been raving about a curl cream from renowned curly hair brand Curlsmith that promises to conquer the most relentless humidity and frizz, whether caused by UK heatwaves or tropical climes on holiday - leaving us with luscious, defined, and lightweight curls – all without the need for a hairdryer or diffuser.
The Weightless Air Dry Cream is priced at £23 for a single purchase (or £19.55 with a subscription) in a 237ml tube and has been expertly crafted with enriching ingredients such as castor oil, babassu, jojoba, and murumuru butter to ensure our locks receive optimum nourishment and max moisture.
Touted as a ' lightweight leave-in conditioner ', it 'enhances curl texture and hydrates the hair without weighing it down'.
Moreover, this cream is made with the aim of delivering supple, defined curls minus the crunch, residue, or oily sensation often left behind by other curl products, which is always a triumph, reports the Manchester Evening News.
As a 'versatile' leave-in conditioner, all you need is a 5p-sized dollop of Curlsmith's Weightless Air Dry Cream, which is then combed through soaking wet hair (use your fingers) before smoothing any excess onto strands using the 'prayer hands' technique. Following this, scrunch to form those curls and let it dry naturally.
Those with finer hair types will be pleased to know that the brand claims it's also an excellent product for hair types that can 'easily get overwhelmed by heavier products' - although it also serves as a good base under gel or mousse for thicker curls requiring that extra bit of hold.
This competes with the likes of Only Curls' Hydrating Curl Creme (£18), which provides similar benefits and results in terms of hydration, nourishment and definition, thanks to its ingredients such as shea butter, marula oil and aloe. Another top-notch product is Umberto Giannini's Creme De Curl Control Cream, which works best when used with the Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly, available for £17.50 as a duo set on Amazon. Another similar product is the JVN Hair Complete Air Dry Cream, £24, which has been praised by shoppers for "reducing frizz and it brings out my waves".
With high compliments coming from thousands of reviews, the Curlsmith cream has wowed hair-care enthusiasts and boasts an impressive 4.7-star rating from over 1600 glistening testimonials on the Curlsmith website alone.
One person shared their joy at their hair's results and said: "I have thick hair with thin strands, and a mix of waves and curls. I've been through more products in my lifetime than I can count. I struggle with frizz, texture definition, and products weighing my strands down. This cream has been a game changer, and I will never go without! It leaves my hair hydrated, soft to the touch, defined, and bouncy. I often pair with either the air dry gel or wave spray and it's the perfect mix depending on the definition I'm going for."
Another content user pointed out the product's effectiveness on their specific hair type: "If you have low porosity hair like I do, then you know how easily our hair types get weighed down and greasy-looking after a few days of upkeep.
"I genuinely love Curlsmith's lightweight products because I can layer and still have my hair looking fresh and bouncy, volumised with the hold my frizzy hair needs. I live in a high humidity environment and I sleep with my hair up in a pineapple in a bonnet (the girlies who get it, get it). I also layer this product with Curlsmith's protein Hold Me Softly Style balm and Curl Soufflé. This combination is *chefs kiss*. I am a forever fan."
Labelled as the 'best product ever', another satisfied Curlsmith fan said: "I have 3C curls and love this weightless air dry cream. It helps the curls hang together and not be frizzy and be soft instead of coarse. It's been super helpful in high humidity too! Huge fan!".
Another user shared: "I absolutely love this product! I use it everyday on my curls. They feel soft and they have no frizz even on humid day!" Which is quite the feat.
While many people tended to experience a grease-free 'do after using the Curlsmith Air Dry Cream, some users were left slightly disappointed that their hair didn't get on quite as well with the cream. One three-star reviewer noted: "Makes a great curl but left my hair overall quite waxy and greasy, very weighed down. Disappointed but I'll try again."
For some, the 'weightless'-ness was too much, with one person stating it was 'almost too light'. They said: "Not my favourite curl cream. It's very, very light, almost too light that it doesn't hold my curls very well. It smells good and I like the fact that it's air dry. However, I would have to use a ton of product to make the curls hold."
However, for the most part, the Weightless Air Dry cream has been hailed as a total dream and 'holy grail' product that has been 'life changing'. Get it from Curlsmith for £23 here.

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