I've started my natural hair journey, this is month 5 of no relaxers.. will this help me get my natural curl pattern as I transition?

Our Honey Curl Forming Custard will enhance and make curls more defined when styling. If you are newly natural and still have relaxed hair on the ends, this product may be too heavy. I would recommend trying our Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse, which will define your curls and make the relaxed hair wavy due to it's lightweight formula. If you are totally natural or plan to wear "set" styles (sit under a dryer), our Honey Curl Forming Custard will definitely provide hold and show your natural curl pattern. Hope this helps.

Is this curly girl friendly?

I am 4a/b/c, and this has been my favorite product so far! I used to be a product junkie. This gives the best definition without being sticky like KCCC, which I loved before I found this product. So yes, its curly girl friendly!!!

Is this a gel? what color is it and what is the consistency of this product?

It is a gel. Very light but deifinitely a gel.

Do you still apply a gel to the hair when using this?

I do not. It would be overkill for me to use this and another gel. My hair is somewhat fine, and doesn't need the extra boost of hold/definition. I will give it a try to see if it flakes (or any other weirdness) and update my answer with the results.

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✨ Unlock your curl’s natural glow and hold the spotlight 🍯

TRUSTED EXPERTISE - Backed by 30+ years of Design Essentials innovation, ensuring you look and feel confidently radiant every day.
CLEAN BEAUTY FORMULA - Free from parabens, paraffin, petrolatum, and mineral oil—because your curls deserve pure, safe care.
VERSATILE STYLING POWER - Ideal for finger coils, twists, Bantu knots, and more—empowering your natural style with long-lasting, pliable hold.
NATURAL NOURISHMENT BOOST - Enriched with almond, avocado oils, honey, and chamomile to soften, protect, and revitalize dry or color-treated hair.
FRIZZ FREE CURL DEFINITION - Locks in curls and coils with a brilliant shine and no flaky residue, perfect for that flawless wash-and-go look.

Design Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard is a 12-ounce styling custard designed to define and elongate curly to tightly-coiled hair textures. Infused with honey, chamomile, almond, and avocado oils, it delivers medium to firm hold with brilliant shine while fighting frizz and shrinkage. This clean formula is free from parabens and harsh chemicals, perfect for dry, color-treated, and textured hair, supporting versatile natural styles like wash-and-go, twists, and Bantu knots.

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