Treat someone special (or yourself!) to the joy of great hair. If you love soft waves, natural texture, and effortless styling, this Curlsmith gift guide is made for you. We’ve handpicked our top wavy hair products - from gentle cleansers to nourishing masks and lightweight stylers - all designed to care for waves without weighing them down.
Whether you’re shopping for Christmas, birthdays, or a little self-care treat, these gifts are perfect for anyone with wavy hair who wants healthy shine and easy definition. All Curlsmith products are vegan and made with clean ingredients that work.
Table of Contents:
- What is important to consider with caring for wavy hair?
- Leave-in Conditioners that work best for waves
- Stylers that work best for waves
- Shampoos that work best for waves
- Wavy Hair Accessories
- Stocking fillers
What is important to consider with caring for wavy hair?
While it may look effortlessly beachy and gorgeous, wavy hair can be frustrating to deal with every day. Between handling unpredictable curl patterns, working out the best moisture balance, and battling frizz and limp roots - it’s easy to go from bouncy locks to complete chaos. Even simply brushing can turn into a puffball moment! That’s why gifting Curlsmith is more than just giving hair products; it's giving the gift of confidence and great hair days.
Curlsmith’s lightweight, hydrating formulas are the perfect treat. Think silky leave-in conditioners, airy foams, and flexible stylers that bring out the best in soft, romantic waves. Whether the main concern is battling frizz, dryness, or a lack of volume, Curlsmith has the perfect solution to soothe those wavy woes.
Get to know the wavy hair types
All types of hair textures - from waves, to curls, to coils - can be sorted into categories. Wavy hair falls into type 2, which can be further broken down into 2a, 2b, and 2c.
Soft & Subtle 2a waves are typically a gentle S shape made up of fine strands – think typical beach babe vibes. With movement starting at the mid lengths through to the ends, rather than from the root, 2a waves often have minimal natural volume and can sometimes appear flat at the crown.
Defined & Dreamy 2b waves are slightly bolder, with more defined S shaped waves. The strands tend to be thicker and have stronger natural texture at the root, meaning that they provide more body and volume than 2a waves. Often 2b waves are more prone to frizz, so require a bit more hold and moisture.
Wild & Wavy 2c is where waves start flirting with curls! This type of wave pattern is coarser, thicker and the most defined on the wavy spectrum; while mostly made up of the S shaped texture, it can also include some loose curls or spirals. The tighter pattern contributes to a more voluminous body, but is also the most prone to frizz – with a tendency to become puffy.
Leave-in Conditioners that work best for waves
A leave-in conditioner is a hydrating product that is applied to damp hair after washing. It helps to nourish and smooth frizz, priming the hair perfectly for styling.
Below are our top picks for wavies:
Moisture Memory Release
This is our lightest leave-in, yet it also delivers the perfect amount of moisture with a quick and easy spritz! The Moisture Memory Release is a multifaceted saviour, also serving as a freshening spray for when your curls need a little nourishing boost between washes - easy, breezy, and totally fuss free.
Perfect for: those who love to keep their routine low maintenance, for those on the finer side, for those who need a moisturising pick-me-up between wash days to restore the just-washed freshness.
Weightless Air Dry Cream
Our most versatile leave-in conditioner - the Weightless Air Dry Cream is one of our best sellers for a reason! Lightweight and silky, it is designed to absorb into the hair without leaving residue, making able to work wonders on wavy hair of all kinds, no matter the thickness or density.
Perfect for: those who need long lasting hydration, anyone craving smooth and manageable curls
Hydrate & Plump Leave-In
Made with plumping technologies, the Hydrate & Plump Leave-In provides a bouncy boost of hydration and amps up the volume. Again, a lovely, lightweight formula that won’t contribute to any buildup or heaviness.
Perfect for: those who feel like their hair could use a little extra lift and volume
Stylers that work best for waves
Stylers are the unsung hero of any curly or wavy 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 pattern, 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 waves:
Effortless Waves
As the name suggests, you can’t get more effortlessly gorgeous than this! Designed to enhance the natural wave pattern, this lightweight styling spray adds soft definition, volume and movement without weighing hair down or leaving any sticky residue.
Perfect for: Anyone new to their wavey journey - being beginner friendly and easy to use, those who want to embrace their waves with minimal effort and maximum bounce, for those who prefer to avoid a product feeling in their hair, best on 2a and 2b
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
This ultra-light foam gives the hair an airy lift, all without creating any heaviness or crunch. Perfect for waves that need a little oomph at the roots, this styler is THE go-to for that bit of volume boost and hold! This is so effective when layered with other stylers too - use alone for a tousled lived-in look, or pair it with something stronger for extra definition and hold.
Perfect for: those who want more volume and body, a gentle and weightless hold, someone who likes to mix and match or layer stylers, a low maintenance curlfriend who prioritises a quick refresh on non-wash days, for 2a/2b/2c type hair
Awestruck Definition Cream
New product alert! This newcomer is a gamechanger, with a fancy formula embodying the lightness of a curl cream, while offering the hold of a gel. With innovative Gel Trap technology, the Awestruck Definition Cream doesn’t create that traditional crunchy cast – making it perfect for wavies who find typical gels a bit too much. Bonus points for added thermal and UV protection!
Perfect for: those who want unbeatable frizz protection, those who are always on-the-go and want long lasting hydration and definition with minimal touch ups, those whose hair suffers in high humidity, best for 2c waves and thick/course 2b waves.
Shampoos that work best for waves
Shampoos are where it all begins - so we want to make sure we’ve got it right from the get-go! Wavy hair is inherently drier than straight hair, especially at the ends. A good shampoo will gently cleanse dirt, debris and product build-up without stripping away the precious natural oils that hair needs to stay soft and bouncy. Using a cleanser that isn’t right for your hair (especially one with sulphates or harsh ingredients) can leave your waves frizzy, puffy, or just a bit dry and lifeless. A wave friendly shampoo helps smooth the cuticle and keep frizz at bay.
Essential Moisture Shampoo
Our post popular cleanser, the Essential Moisture is a must-have! This prioritises hydration with a gentle cleanse, kind to both the lengths and the scalp.
Perfect for: those who want clean hair without the dryness, beginners on their curly journey, colour treated/bleached hair, brittle and damaged hair.
Full Body Weightless Shampoo
A lightly foaming cleanser that instantly boosts volume, while keeping the hair moisturised and soft – what could be better?! The Full Body Weightless Shampoo is enriched with naturally inspired, volume building ingredients. Hello thickness, goodbye flat hair!
Perfect for: those who want lift without heavy/thick products, those who need a volume boost without frizz or dryness.
Frizz Control Cleanser
Frizz? Sorry, I don’t know her! The Frizz Control Shampoo is creamy yet refreshing, cleansing the scalp and hair while taming uneven curl textures. Infused with goodies like blackcurrant seed oil and coconut butter, it seals the cuticle and adds shine.
Perfect for: those who suffer with frizz regularly, those in need of a hydrating cleanse to control unruly and dry waves.
Wavy Hair Accessories
Defrizzion Dryer
Your Curlfriends’ new bestie! This powerful hairdryer is engineered with waves and 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 and waves can set in a natural pattern without disruption, helping to maintain definition and volume!
Microfiber Towel
Microfibre towels are the secret weapon to help slay the drying routine! Traditional cotton towels can rough up the cuticle, create frizz and cause damage to delicate wet hair. A soft microfibre material to soak up excess water will not only help enhance that gorgeous wave pattern, but will also reduce friction – am I hearing less tugging and breakage?! So important for when your hair is wet and in its most fragile state!
Continuous Spray Bottle
A gentle mist of water is the ideal way to reactivate styling products, smooth the cuticle, and refresh your look between wash days. Typical spray bottles can deliver an uneven amount of water over the strands and can become tedious after just a few spritzes; the Continuous Spray Bottle takes only a few pulls of the trigger to unleash a fine, even, gentle mist all over the lengths.
Stocking fillers
1. Mini WADC – A little bottle of hydration magic that works for all hair textures.
2. Moisture Memory Release – Give the gift of a good wash day lasting even longer, with an instant style refresh in a bottle.
3. Mini Miracle Shield – Heat protection, UV protection, and a shine boost in one little bottle? Yes please, what’s not to love?
4. Satin pillowcase – Say hello a good hair day, every morning! A satin pillowcase helps to keep curls tangle and frizz free throughout the night.
5. Gift Card - Struggling to pick that one perfect product for the wavy queen? Grab a gift card and you can’t go wrong!
So, whether you're gifting a wave-lover or treating yourself to some hair TLC, these Curlsmith goodies are all about embracing and enhancing that gorgeous natural texture with absolutely zero fuss. Soft, shiny, and effortlessly styled - your waves deserve nothing less, curlfriend!
