best leave in
"just leaving is so amazing it smells great. It gives my hair such a great base before using my gel. The quality is amazing and definitely gives my hair volume and it's super lightweight hands-down my favorite."
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A leave-in conditioner that nourishes the cortex to help plump hair and boost volume, for big bouncy, moisturized curls.
Provides long lasting hydration
Powered by science backed ingredients
Suitable for curl & texture types (Wavy, Curly, Coily)
Find your Curl Match
Hydrate & Plump Leave-In
How does it perform across different curl types?
Wavy (2A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Curls (3A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Coily (4A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Great
Works
Not designed for
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Product Specifications
Product type:
Leave-in
Format:
Light Cream
Best for:
Flat Dull Curls
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Reviews
The Formula
Our mission is to provide clean, effective products that help you achieve the curls of your dreams. We’re constantly looking for feedback and finding ways to improve on existing formulas to deliver better results and experiences to our community.
Ivy Leaf
Known to be a moisturization agent.
Plant Based Stem Cell Complex
Known to nourish the hair cortex, plumping from the inside out thanks to its blend of Olive Stem cell extract and Linden buds.
How to use
1
Take a small amount of product. Start with a dime-size and add up if needed - a little goes a long way!
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2
Rake the product through soaking wet hair, making sure you are evenly distributing it and coating every strand.
2/4
3
Use the 'praying hands' method to smooth the strands. This helps sealing cuticles and reducing frizz!
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4
Follow with your favourite Curlsmith® styler.
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Hydrate & Plump Leave-In
$27
Hair type:
Wavy, Curly, Coily
Best suited to:
Flat Dull Curls
Benefit:
Volume
Type:
Leave-in
Fragrance-Free Leave-In
$27
Hair type:
Wavy, Curly, Coily
Best suited to:
All Curl Types with Fragrance Sensitivity
Benefit:
Fragrance-Free
Type:
Leave-in
Overall rating: 4.665441 / 5 from 272 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Hydrate & Plump Leave-In Conditioner is praised for its ability to moisturize and plump hair, providing softness, volume, and a lovely scent. Customers appreciate its lightweight formula that enhances curl definition without adding weight.
Summary topics
- Hair Feel (12%): It was observed by customers that this product smells great and leaves their hair feeling soft and hydrated.
- Leave-In Conditioner Effectiveness (18%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the leave-in conditioner, stating that it provides beautiful volume and softness.
- Product Scent (31%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that the product smells great, with many describing it as amazing and lovely.
- Product Results (5%): Customers loved the amazing and great results they achieved with the Curlsmith leave-in conditioner.
- Hair Hydration (7%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the Hydrate and Plump Leave-In Conditioner, praising its ability to provide moisture and hydration.
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Review highlights
- "Hydrate plump and leave in is really nice, smells great and really plumps my hair up." —
- "I love the way tis product didn't make my hair look dirty and feel "crunchy" when I used it." —
- "I really like this leave-in because it makes hair really soft without adding weight and making them greasy." —
Reviews
Love
"I love this leave-in conditioner, it's my new go to! My curls feel hydrated, soft and bouncy. Smells nice too."
Great leave-in
"A little goes a really long way and smells divine!"
Frizz free natural curl
"I love your products. First time ever since childhood I can have manageable, frizz free hair. That looks and maintains its style throughout a full day. Weather changes do not affects its soft look too."
Best leave in ever!
"I have European curls 3b. This is the best hydrating leave in I've ever tried. For my curl it's not enough for styling but it is really a good base before a styling gel. I recommend this product and definitely I will purchase it again."
Nice!
"This product really helped my hair to loft up and have more body and volume!! Additionally it is not that dry anymore, and when drying it I don't need to use much effort as they are very well set with the leave In :) I got shampoo, conditioner and leave in from the same line."
I like this lightweight leave
"I like this lightweight leave in conditioner. One of my favorite things about this line is the smell, but it is good for helping my hair look fuller. I think it's because they are lightweight conditioners but still do a good job conditioning."
Love it
"Love this stuff, hydtates and smells delicious!"
I really loved.
"I really loved."
Pleasantly surprised
"Didn't think I'd find the perfect thing that conditions, gives volume, defines curls, without crunch--this is it for me!"
Q&A
- Can you use heat after this product has been applied and fully dried? It is a heat protectant?
- Hi Monique, Thanks for reaching out! The Hydrate & Plump Leave-In is not a heat protectant, so we don’t recommend using heat styling tools after it has been applied and dried unless you layer a heat protectant on top first. If you have additional questions please let us know. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Is this color-safe?
- Hi Maria, Thanks for reaching out to us. Yes, our Hydrate & Plump Leave-In is completely safe to use on color-treated hair. It’s formulated to be gentle and hydrating without stripping or fading your color. I hope this helps. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Which styler, besides the volumizing mousse, can be used with this leave in? I usually use the strength or the anti-frizz stylers.
- Hi Desyree, Thanks for reaching out to us. he Hydrate & Plump Leave-In pairs well with several stylers depending on your goals. If you're leaning toward anti-frizz or strengthening options, the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly and Hold Me Softly Style Balm are excellent anti-frizz choices, while the Strength Recipe products like the Bouncy Strength Volume Foam can enhance curl durability alongside your current routine. If you have further questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Does this product contain protein?
- Hi Casey, Thanks for reaching out to us. The Hydrate & Plump Leave-In product does not contain protein. It's formulated to provide deep hydration and volume without the addition of protein. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Does this product also provide heat protection?
- Hi Kerri, While our Hydrate & Plump Leave-In does wonders for nourishing and revitalizing your hair, it's important to note that it doesn't include heat protection. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith