Key ingredients
4.5/5
Kinky-Curly earns this slot for a slippery botanical custard that defines coils with shine.
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Original Curling Custard
$19.99
Kinky-Curly earns this slot for a slippery botanical custard that defines coils with shine. It is best matched to coils needing slip.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.7/5
This gels for curly hair is for kinky-Curly earns this slot.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a custard.
The verdict
This gels for curly hair suits kinky-Curly earns this slot.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Ouidad, DevaCurl, Uncle Funky's Daughter, Eco Style, Not Your Mother's, and Aussie) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Coils needing slip | Humid-weather curls | Long-lasting curl clumps | Wash-and-go styling | High-hold value | Everyday curl definition | Maximum cast on a budget |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair |
| Skin fit | Curly / coily | Wavy / curly | Curly / coily | Curly / coily | Curly / coily | Wavy / curly | Wavy / curly |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Custard · Shine | Humidity · Medium hold | Firm hold · Cast | Botanical · Slip | Budget · Strong hold | Drugstore · Medium hold | Hard cast · Budget |
| $ / size | $19.99 | $26.00 | $28.00 | $93.98 | $4.99 | $17.58 | $14.60 |
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FAQ
Who is Original Curling Custard best for?
Kinky-Curly earns this slot for a slippery botanical custard that defines coils with shine. It is best matched to coils needing slip.
How did Edyt Beauty score this gels for curly hair?
Edyt Beauty rates Original Curling Custard 4.7 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Original Curling Custard against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Ouidad, DevaCurl, Uncle Funky's Daughter, Eco Style, Not Your Mother's, and Aussie. For more from the same brand, see More from Kinky-Curly below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Original Curling Custard with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Gels for Curly Hair.
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