Celebrate coily hair with gifts that truly deliver. This gift guide features Curlsmith’s most indulgent products, specially chosen to care for tight curls, coils and natural textures. From ultra-rich masks to moisture-boosting stylers, these picks are perfect for anyone who wants definition, hydration and healthy shine.
Table of Contents
- What is important to consider with caring for Coily hair?
- Conditioners for coily hair
- Stylers for coily hair
- Coily hair Accessories
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What is important to consider with caring for Coily hair?
Coily hair is undeniably stunning, with its rich texture and impressive volume - but it definitely deserves some extra TLC to stay happy and healthy! Due to its tight curl pattern and zigzagging structure, it can be more fragile than our wavy and curly babes as there’s a risk of breakage at every twist and turn. It’s also naturally drier, since those precious scalp oils have a tough time traveling down the strands, and shrinkage often hides its true length. That’s why gifting the right haircare is more than thoughtful, it’s empowering!
Whether you or your loved one is battling dryness, frizz, or just wants to show off their coils in all their glory, we have got the perfect selection of products that are designed to nourish, protect, and celebrate every twist and turn. These picks are all about bringing the bounce back and keeping those coils looking cute, defined, and totally loved.
Get to know the coily hair types
All types of hair textures - from waves, to curls, to coils - can be sorted into categories. Coily hair falls into type 4, which can be further broken down into 4a, 4b, and 4c.
Springy & Sweet 4a hair is all about soft, springy, tightly wound spiral patterns. These coils can be so gorgeously defined, but so delicate and therefore prone to dryness. 4a hair thrives with creamy leave-in conditioners, nourishing and quenching masks, and gentle detangling to help retain strength and bounce.
Fluffy & Fierce 4B hair brings the drama with its zigzag pattern and fluffier, voluminous texture. These coils don’t follow a defined curl shape, but instead bend at sharp angles, creating a gorgeous halo of volume. They’re super versatile but bear in mind that they are also fragile, so we need to fight off breakage and shrinkage with moisture and protective styling!
Snatched & Strong 4c hair is the queen of texture - absolutely popping with personality. The most delicate of the coily pattern, these strands are densely packed in and can be quite coarse and tight - meaning that they can actually shrink up to 75% of their true length. Protection, hydration, and a gentle hand are super key with 4c; we want to layer up with nourishing oils and buttery creams to keep the coils coils soft, resilient, and full of bounce.
Conditioners for coily hair
Conditioning is such an integral step in the coily routine, totally unskippable! As we know, coily hair is delicate and more prone to dryness; conditioner helps to restore moisture, improve manageability and detangling, and reduce breakage. Below are our top picks for coily cuties.
Multi-Tasking Conditioner
Three ways to slay in one little pot? Okay, we are obsessed! The Multi-Tasking Conditioner is a protein-packed powerhouse that is all for keeping your curls balanced and moisturised. Go ahead and use it as a rinse-out conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, or a deep conditioning hair mask - it will strengthen the hair and support healthy looking curls and coils.
Perfect for: those with damaged hair, those who want a conditioner that hydrates and strengthens
Essential Moisture Conditioner
A lightweight conditioning cream that seriously packs an intense nourishing punch, this conditioner is an essential for dry, frizzy coils. With incredible slip, wash day is a breeze and detangling is stress free. The Essential Moisture Conditioner is all about pampering your curls; smoothing the cuticle, cutting down on breakage, and leaving you with gorgeously defined, happy hair.
Perfect for: those with dry coils who need lightweight hydration without heaviness, those who need an easy detangling solution
Double Cream Deep Quencher
Our most rich conditioner, this deep conditioning mask is all about indulgence! The thick, buttery texture melts into strands, delivering deep hydration where it’s needed most. Designed as a weekly deep conditioning treat, it’s perfect for giving your curls that extra bit of pampering they totally deserve.
Perfect for: those with ultra-dry, thirsty curls and coils
Stylers for coily hair
Stylers are the secret weapon of any curly hair routine! It is the next step after washing and applying leave-in conditioner - and while it may be tempting to skip the styler, that’s often where frizz and lack of definition sneak in. A good styler helps lock in moisture, enhance curl definition, and provides the hold needed to keep hair looking fresh all the way to the next wash day. Below you’ll find our favourite stylers for coily girlies:
Curl Defining Styling Soufflé
Combining the moisture of a cream and the hold of a gel, the Soufflé is your go-to for serving up major definition and hydration! The strong hold formula helps lock in moisture, reduce frizz, and enhance shine - ideal for coily textures that are prone to dryness and dullness. Plus, it helps your curls clump beautifully, making it a dream for type 4 hair to get those defined, elongated coils that pop.
Perfect for: those who suffer with shrinkage and want a more elongated look, those who suffer with dull curls
Feather-Light Protein Cream
With a whipped formula fortified with plant-based keratin, say hello to strong and healthy curls with a soft, touchable texture. This protein infused soft hold styler offers a truly flexible hold without any crunch in sight, all while keeping frizz in check and prioritising definition all day long - giving your hair the love it needs without weighing it down.
Perfect for: fragile and high-porosity coils that crave strength and bounce, those who prefer a light and product free feeling without any crunchy cast
In-Shower Style Fixer
Our strongest styler yet - this gel does not mess around! Coily curls sometimes need a little extra support to stay defined, and with a level 10 hold, this locks your curls in place for days. Rain, humidity, or just a busy week? No worries, your style is safe with the In Shower Style Fixer! Apply it on soaking wet hair to let it work its magic, this gel seals in moisture while taming those dry, high-porosity coils. As it dries, it forms a crunchy cast which you can scrunch out for soft, bouncy curls that hold their shape like a dream. It’s basically your secret weapon for definition that lasts.
Perfect for: those who need serious frizz control, those who prefer a strong hold to last through to the next wash day, those whose hair is affected by humidity
Coily hair Accessories
Defrizzion Dryer
Your Curlfriends’ new bestie! This powerful hairdryer is engineered with curls in mind. A large 8” XXL diffuser covers more hair at once, and paired with a super efficient airflow, drying time is significantly reduced. With this, curls can set in a gloriously bouncy and defined pattern, helping to maintain volume and enhance shine.
Vegan Silk Scarf
A total essential for curls! The silky texture helps reduce friction while you sleep, which means much less frizz and much fewer tangles - what a game changer for curls that love to do their own thing overnight and tend to be on high-frizz-alert in the morning. As a result of less friction and movement, you’ll find your style perfectly locked in place, so you wake up with bouncy, defined curls instead of a frizzy halo. This stylish wrap isn’t just for bedtime either, go ahead and rock it as a headband, a bow, or a statement accessory for a stylish look that also protects your curls from the elements.
Scalp Massager
Coily hair is one to struggle with dryness due to the tight, zigzagging curl pattern; it’s just that little harder for natural oils to travel down the hair shaft. This little gem stimulates blood flow to the scalp, all while giving it a gentle nudge to spread those natural oils where they’re needed most. With a routine heavy on layering those indulgent creams, oils, and gels, this massager helps lift away product build-up and dead skin, keeping your scalp fresh and clean - like a mini spa moment for your wash day. Even your scalp deserves a little pampering, curlfriend!
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Curl Conditioning Oil in Cream - This rich, buttery leave-in is your go-to for juicy moisture and major versatility. Whether you’re priming your curls for styling or giving protective styles a glow-up, this dreamy cream always has your back.
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Bamboo hair pick - A must have for curls and coils, this clever little tool is designed to gently lift curls from the root, add volume, and fluff out styles like twist-outs, all without disturbing your carefully crafted curl definition.
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Mini Miracle Shield – Heat protection, UV protection, and a shine boost in one little bottle? Yes please, what’s not to love!
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Satin pillowcase – Say hello a good hair day, every morning! A satin pillowcase helps to keep your hair tangle and frizz free throughout the night.
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Gift Card - Struggling to pick that one perfect product for the coily queen? Grab a gift card and you can’t go wrong!
So, whether you're treating yourself or spoiling someone special, these Curlsmith picks are all about celebrating texture, loving your coils, and keeping hair healthy and happy. Coily hair deserves products that actually get it, and these gifts totally deliver!
