{"product_id":"curly-hair-solutions-curl-keeper-refresh-with-hold-8oz","title":"Curl Keeper Refresh with Hold","description":"\u003cp class=\"prod-intro\"\u003eFounded by Jonathan Torch at the Curly Hair Institute in Toronto, Curl Keeper is the water-based, light-slip line with a cult following amongst curlies who can't tolerate heavy or oily products. Famously formulated without proteins or oils. \u003cstrong\u003eCurl Keeper Refresh with Hold\u003c\/strong\u003e is a styling product from the brand — stocked at Zenvy Beauty UK with free delivery over £40 and next-working-day shipping if you order before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefines the curl pattern, controls frizz, and adds shape — without weighing curls down or leaving heavy residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHair type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for type 2C through 4C textures. The brand formulates broadly across the curl spectrum — adjust application amount based on density and porosity. Wavy and looser-curl users should start with smaller amounts to avoid weigh-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients (full INCI)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:#666\"\u003eAqua\/Water\/Eau, VP\/VA Copolymer,Sodium Chloride (Himalayan Salt Crystals),Isoceteth-20, Polyquaternium-11, Parfum,Polyquaternium-7, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin,DMDM Hydantoin, Panthenol, Triethanolamine,Carbomer, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Sodium PCA, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ebe6dd;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:17px;cursor:pointer\"\u003eApply to wet or damp hair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;color:#5b5b56\"\u003eSoaking-wet hair gives the most defined curl clumps — apply directly after the leave-in, before the cuticle starts to close. Damp hair works for a softer, less-defined set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ebe6dd;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:17px;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow much should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;color:#5b5b56\"\u003eStart with a 50p-coin amount for medium-density type 3 hair. Coarser textures and tighter coils need more (golf-ball size). Use less if your hair tends to look greasy or limp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ebe6dd;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:17px;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan I layer this with a gel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;color:#5b5b56\"\u003eYes — apply the cream first to define the curl, then a gel over the top to lock it in. Scrunch out the cast once dry. This is the standard cream-gel layering pattern for type 3 and 4 curls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #ebe6dd;padding:14px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;font-size:17px;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWill it leave a crunchy cast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;color:#5b5b56\"\u003eIf used solo, no — most stylers define without crunch. Combined with a gel, the gel creates a cast you scrunch out once dry to reveal soft, defined curls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Apply to wet or damp hair?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Soaking-wet hair gives the most defined curl clumps \\u2014 apply directly after the leave-in, before the cuticle starts to close. Damp hair works for a softer, less-defined set.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much should I use?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Start with a 50p-coin amount for medium-density type 3 hair. Coarser textures and tighter coils need more (golf-ball size). 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