--- product_id: 122969208 title: "Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look" brand: "curlsmith" price: "R955" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Curlsmith" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/122969208-hold-me-softly-style-balm-vegan-soft-hold-styling-cream store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Enhances Waves & Curls 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free Soft Natural Hold, No Cast Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look **Brand:** curlsmith **Price:** R955 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Unlock your curls’ natural charm with a soft, guilt-free hold! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look by curlsmith - **How much does it cost?** R955 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/122969208-hold-me-softly-style-balm-vegan-soft-hold-styling-cream) ## Best For - curlsmith enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted curlsmith brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Versatile Styling:** Perfect solo for soft waves or paired with gels for defined curls. - • **Inspired by Nature:** Blends fresh curl-loving foods and rare natural ingredients for premium results. - • **Clean Beauty Formula:** Free from sulphates, silicones, mineral oils, and phthalates—pure curl care. - • **Effortless Soft Hold:** Achieve natural, bouncy curls without stiffness or residue. - • **Loved by All Hair Types:** Trusted by thousands for soft, frizz-free curls across diverse hair textures. ## Overview Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm is a 237ml vegan styling cream designed for wavy and curly hair. It delivers a soft, natural hold without creating a cast, enhancing curls with a lightweight, frizz-free finish. Formulated without sulphates, silicones, mineral oils, or phthalates, this cruelty-free balm blends fresh, natural ingredients inspired by traditional hair remedies. Ideal for all curl types, it can be used alone or paired with gels for added definition, making it a top-rated, clean beauty staple for effortless, healthy curls. ## Description Product Description CURLSMITH HOLD ME SOFTLY STYLE BALM Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm is a soft hold styling cream that enhances curls and waves achieving a natural, romantic look. The difference between the Balm and the Soufflé is mainly in their textures and hold level: the Balm is a soft hold cream, while the Soufflé is a medium hold gel. PERFECT FOR: wavy and curly hair. OUR MENU OF HARDWORKING INGREDIENTS Sunflower Oil , a lightweight oil rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids, great to add shine and make the hair soft. Obtained from the seeds of the fruit, Apricot Kernel Oil is an incredible moisturizer rich in vitamins and minerals. One of the few oils that can penetrate the hair, Avocado Oi l delivers intense moisture from within. Andiroba , Indigenous plant of the desertcart forest known for its hair nourishing and stimulating properties. HOW TO USE Step 1 Take a small amount of Balm. Start with a dime-size per section and add up if needed - a little goes a long way! Step 2 Rake the cream through soaking wet hair, making sure you are evenly distributing it and coating every strand. Step 3 Use the 'prayer hands' method to smooth the strands. This helps sealing cuticles and reducing frizz! Step 4 Flip your hair and gently scrunch to encourage curl formation. You can stop here for a loose, soft style or follow with a gel for more hold! Review: Curlsmith - Love it!!! Leaves your hair nice and soft and bouncy! Review: Great products. - Very nice, and gentle to skin. ## Features - SOFT NATURAL HOLD - The Style Balm is a soft hold styling cream that enhances curls and waves achieving a natural, romantic look. - HOW THE MAGIC HAPPENS - Because of its soft hold, the Balm does not create a cast around the hair, keeping it soft throughout the drying process. On its own it will create soft, natural waves. If you're looking for more definition, pair it with one of Curlsmith styling gels to get the best of both worlds! - WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT - Inspired by generations of homemade hair remedies, Curlsmith blends fresh curl-loving foods with kitchen cupboard staples and rare natural ingredients to make premium products that really work. Healthy ingredients, professional results, no compromise. - NO NASTIES - All our products have zero spoons of Sulphates, Silicones, Mineral Oils and Phtalates. Plus they're Curly Girl Friendly, they’re 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free. - REAL RESULTS - We believe the proof is in the pudding, and it looks like our customers believe that too: "I finally found a product for my hair" "Soft, frizz free curls" "I have found my forever hair product!!". ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07JYC16G1 | | Benefits | Curl Enhancing | | Best Sellers Rank | 9,081 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 61 in Hair Styling Putty, Clay & Wax | | Brand Name | CURLSMITH | | Country Of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,453 Reviews | | Hair Type | All, Curly, Wavy | | Hair type | All, Curly, Wavy | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Volume | 237 Millilitres | | Item form | Gel | | Liquid Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces | | Liquid volume | 8 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | Curlsmith | | Material Type Free | Mineral Oil Free, Phthalate Free, Silicone Free, Sulphate Free | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product benefits | Curl Enhancing | | Scent | Rosemary | | Scent Name | Rosemary | | UPC | 850048197237 865639000360 | | Unit Count | 250.0 millilitre | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CURLSMITH - **Hair type:** All, Curly, Wavy - **Item form:** Gel - **Item volume:** 237 Millilitres - **Liquid volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces - **Material Type Free:** Mineral Oil Free, Phthalate Free, Silicone Free, Sulphate Free - **Number of items:** 1 - **Product benefits:** Curl Enhancing - **Scent:** Rosemary - **Unit count:** 250.0 millilitre ## Images ![Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YBp0HF-HL.jpg) ![Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RRy4R96yL.jpg) ![Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DxJQ3bcuL.jpg) ![Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rTsNQM2NL.jpg) ![Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FdDc+6wXL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What are the ingredients within?** A: WATER (AQUA), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL*, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, CARAPA GUAIANENSIS (ANDIROBA) SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL*, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL*, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) LEAF EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL*, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, SELAGINELLA LEPIDOPHYLLA (RESURRECTION FLOWER) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, PIPER NIGRUM (BLACK PEPPER) SEED EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, CETEARETH-20, PANTHENOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM). **Q: What parfum is used in this? Dose this product contain cinnamon?** A: Our fragrances are a blend of natural essential oils and synthetic fragrance. The synthetic part helps the natural ingredients pop, and more importantly removes the risk of any negative reactions. It might sound unexpected but 100% essential oils can be surprisingly harsh, and we are all about hair recipes that are super gentle and caring to hair, skin and scalp. We do not have cinnamon in this product! **Q: I have 3b low porosity curls, is this product suited for my hair?** A: Sounds similar to my hair. I think it just depends on what type of hold you want - I normally use mousse and gel (and then SOTC) to control my frizz…. So for me, this was garbage (expensive garbage at that!). But if you’re looking for a MUCH lighter hold, it could be fine 🤷🏻‍♀️ **Q: can u use on dry hair** A: We recommend applying on wet hair ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Curlsmith *by M***. on 28 January 2026* Love it!!! Leaves your hair nice and soft and bouncy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great products. *by L***A on 25 March 2026* Very nice, and gentle to skin. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Didn’t mean to get the small one *by L***N on 2 February 2025* Seems really expensive so I guess it’s better that I accidentally bought the small bottle, so I can see if it’s going to work on my hair. I’m still trying to work out what to do with my hair and I’m using it in combination with other styling products so it’s difficult to give either a negative or positive review at the moment. But I’ll come back and edit this if I have anything useful to add. Edit: Having used the entire tube. This product is brilliant. Even though I said that I'm using other products in conjunction, I can say that this one is creating the lovely ringlets in my hair that I keep getting compliments on. I loved it much, I've gone ahead and bought the massive bottle. ## Frequently Bought Together - CURLSMITH - Hold Me Softly Style Balm - Vegan Soft Hold Styling Cream for Wavy and Curly Hair, Natural Look - CURLSMITH - Curl Defining Styling Soufflé - Vegan Medium Hold Styling Gel for Wavy, Curly and Coily Hair (8oz) - CURLSMITH - Weightless Air Dry Cream - Vegan Leave-In Conditioner for Any Hair Type, Smooths Hair --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/122969208-hold-me-softly-style-balm-vegan-soft-hold-styling-cream](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/122969208-hold-me-softly-style-balm-vegan-soft-hold-styling-cream) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*