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Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème 16 oz jar, styler that elongates curls and provides frizz-free definition.
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Almond & Avocado

Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème

$20.99
Best for: 3A-4C Routine: Style

Define and elongate curls with a moisture-rich formula that smooths textured hair, enhances shine, and delivers lasting frizz control—all while nurturing softness.

Elongates Curls
Medium Hold
Moisturizing
Non-Greasy

Size:
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Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème 16 oz jar, styler that elongates curls and provides frizz-free definition.
Curl Stretching Creme twist out with Beauty by Bee Marie
Image of the Old and New design of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème 16 oz jar, styler that elongates curls and provides frizz-free definition.
Back label of Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème showing directions and key ingredients.
Natural Curl Stretching Cream 16oz-Size in Hand
Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème - Hair Reference Chart

ALMOND & AVOCADO CURL STRETCHING CRÈME

Is this Right for Me?

Great for: Medium to coarse curls and coils from 3A to 4C

Best used for: Elongating curls and coils for stretched, defined styles

Leaves hair: Soft, moisturized, and frizz-free with flexible hold

Key Ingredients

SWEET ALMOND OIL

Deeply moisturizes and softens hair, helping to reduce frizz and leaves a luminous shine

AVOCADO

Strengthens the hair shaft, prevents breakage and provides intense moisture.

JOJOBA OIL

Helps to maintain moisture balance

Deionized Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinylacetate, Prunus Amygdalus
Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Acetylated Lanolin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer 940, Aminomethylpropanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Cocos
Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Aleuriteus Moluccanus (Kukui) Seed Extract, Fragrance

Additional Information

Overall rating: 4.3846154 / 5 from 65 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Crème is a rich crème that aims to elongate and define curls. It is formulated with sweet almond, jojoba, olive oil, and shea butter to smooth cuticles and enhance elasticity. While some customers appreciate its ability to define and enhance curls, others have mixed opinions about its effectiveness and ingredients.

Summary topics

  • Curl Effectiveness: 11%
  • Cream Texture: 17%
  • Hair Management: 26%
  • Product Scent: 19%

Review topics: ["ingredients","feeling","formula","smells","look","hair","line","use","work","cream","curls","moisture","batch","almond","styles","finish"].

Review highlights

  • "My hair was soft and my curls were great with my twist out" — Anonymous
  • "I love love the product little 2 No Shirnkage." — Teresa
  • "Highly recommend for natural hair!" — Brandi C.

Reviews

Product works very well

"Product works very well"

— Sewana C. (5/5)

Almond & Avocado Is My New Obsession.

"I’m obsessed with the result's on my hair pattern. My hair dresser is impressed with the texture so let’s light and airy I literally have no more knots left Design Essentials, thanks."

— Jacque W. (5/5)

No shrinkage

"Great for elongated defined curls. Leaves hair soft and manageable."

— Kendra R. (5/5)

Great Batch

"This batch was perfect. It detangles hair, leaves hair silky, and is not overly oily. It loosens the curls so that my hair is easier to manage."

— Steph H. (5/5)

I love the stretching cream

"I love the stretching cream for twisting my hair. . two strand I was purchasing from Amazon but it was not the same consistency. The smell isn’t great but something I can deal with It curls my hair with the two strand twist Thank you"

— Katina G. (5/5)

My hair loves this stretching cream

"My hair is natural and long. I usually wash & twist my hair every three weeks, this stretching cream is awesome for my hair. It looks tidy for at least a month, it stays moist and is easy to de tangle when I pick it out."

— Carolyn S. (5/5)

Stretching Cream

"Design Essentials make the best products. I have tried so many others and they didn’t work for me. The stretching cream give my twist length and help it to be soft and moisturized. It also smells wonderful!"

— Norma H. (5/5)

Curl popping

"I love the smell and it makes my curls pop! I always receive so many compliments on my hair!"

— Zanita R. (5/5)

Regular use product

"Always great everytime I use it on my clients. Great moisturize!"

— Onica A. (4/5)

Great product!

"Great product!"

— Tina M. (5/5)

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