Curly Hair Society is an independent journal about wavy, curly and coily hair. It exists because most advice on the subject is either a list of thirty products with no opinion attached, or a set of rules handed down without explanation. We would rather give you fewer recommendations and better reasons.
The journal is organized into five sections.
- The Edit is where we shortlist products: what to buy for your pattern and your budget, and what to leave on the shelf.
- Reviews looks closely at one product at a time.
- The Method covers technique, from wash day to the second-day refresh.
- The Science explains what is going on inside the strand.
- Night is about protecting all of that work while you sleep.
How we choose products
Our recommendations are based on research: the ingredient list, how the formula is built, who the brand made it for, and what people with that curl pattern consistently report after using it. We say who a product suits and who should avoid it, because no curl product suits everyone.
How we are funded
When you buy something through one of our Amazon links, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. That is the journal’s only income. Brands do not pay to be included, and a product’s commission never decides whether it is recommended. The full details are in our affiliate disclosure.
Get in touch
Corrections, questions and suggestions are welcome at hello@curlyhairsociety.com.