Description
Shape your curls without setting them stiff with this moisturising curl cream from Bali Curls. The cream goes on damp hair, is worked in by scrunching the strands, and leaves soft, grouped curls, without the stiffness a gel gives on its own.
The formula combines shea butter, coconut oil and an ylang-ylang extract that gives the pot its scent. It is vegan, silicone-free, paraben-free and sulphate-free. The texture is rich: a nut-sized amount is enough on mid-length hair, two on thick hair.
The pot contains 150 ml. This curl cream suits wavy, curly and coily hair, on its own or before a defining gel. On fine hair, apply it to the lengths and ends, avoiding the roots, to keep volume at the crown.
Where it fits in your routine
WashGentle shampoo
DetangleConditioner
DefineThis curl cream
SetDefining gel
Made for
WavyCurlyCoily
Less suitable
Straight
On damp hair
A nut-sized amount is enough
Our review of this curl cream
Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 20 September 2026
We read the feedback from buyers of this curl cream to pick out what comes up most often, good and not so good.
Strong points
- Soft, grouped curls: this is what users describe most often, with no stiff, crunchy cast.
- Shea, coconut and ylang-ylang: a short, vegan formula, free of silicone and sulphates.
- A much-appreciated scent: the ylang-ylang stays discreet on the hair through the day.
- Hair that is easy to manage: the cream reduces frizz on waves as well as on tight curls.
Things to know
- The pot is 150 ml: the photo may suggest a bigger size: check the capacity before comparing.
- The texture is rich: start with a small amount on the ends, otherwise hands and roots turn greasy.
Where we lean: for defined curls that feel soft to the touch, this curl cream makes a good first purchase, especially on dry hair. If your curls drop quickly, the Schwarzkopf gel cream below holds a little more. The rest of the range is in our care for curly and coily hair.

Bali Curls, Schwarzkopf, Garnier or Activilong?
The same curl cream comes from several brands. Here is how this pot compares with the three other most-requested versions.
| Cream | Size | Texture | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali Curls Bali Curls · this cream |
150 ml | Rich | Dry curls |
| Schwarzkopf Schwarzkopf |
150 ml | Cream | Anti-frizz |
| Garnier Nutri Curls Garnier |
— | Light | Everyday use |
| Whipped cream Activilong |
— | Whipped | Fine curls |
The Schwarzkopf Sublime Curls cream offers the same 150 ml size, with shea butter and an anti-frizz hold claim. It sets the curl a little more, at the price of a less supple feel. This curl cream keeps a softer touch on the hair.
The Garnier Nutri Curls cream is lighter and found everywhere, with plant proteins and pistachio oil. It suits waves and everyday use. On dry, thick curls, this curl cream nourishes more.
The Activilong Acticurl whipped cream has an airy texture, designed for fine curls that bend under a rich cream. It defines without weighing down, though it moisturises very dry hair less. The two creams answer two hair types.
Your questions about this curl cream
Does this curl cream leave a stiff, crunchy cast?
It is made to avoid that: most feedback describes curls that feel supple to the touch. A stiff effect appears mainly when too much is used, or when it is layered over a strong gel. Start with a nut-sized amount and scrunch the strands once dry.
Which hair is it for?
On wavy, curly or coily hair, damp and detangled. Spread it strand by strand, then scrunch with your palms or a diffuser. On fine hair, stick to the lengths to keep volume at the roots.
What is the difference from the Schwarzkopf Sublime Curls cream?
Schwarzkopf offers the same volume with a slightly firmer hold, handy if your curls drop. This curl cream relies on softness and on a vegan, silicone-free formula. One holds, the other nourishes.
Find our curl care in our curly and coily hair section.
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