
We all know that there have been stock flow issues with Curlsmith in Australia for some time. Most Australian Curlsmith stockists have struggled to maintain Curlsmith Products stock levels in Australia throughout 2024. This is due to some teething issues that have occurred since Curlsmith was acquired by a larger company.
Whilst there are many brands that have flourished post acquisition, unfortunately the curly community has been hit by it's fair share of dramas with brands that have occurred post acquisition (e.g. Deva Curl, Olaplex, Mielle) which combined with stock issues is understandably causing concern for some in the community when another beloved brand has been acquired. The Curl Store is not in any way suggesting these issues are likely to arise with Curlsmith, in fact, to be clear - I don't think that they will - however as the concern has been raised, I need to acknowledge it and given the very real trauma it has caused when it has occurred with other brands I completely understand why some are wary and unsettled.
All this has led many of you to my inbox, pleading for "a product that is closest to xyz Curlsmith item" or will "work just like xyz Curlsmith Item". Whilst no two products are ever exactly the same, until I can deliver more consistent Curlsmith stock, I'm happy to offer some alternatives for you to consider! In some cases, they might save you some $$ and you might just find a new favourite!
To make the table below easy to navigate, I've colour coded the same as the different Curlsmith lines and have provided links to each of the alternatives (don't worry, they'll open in a separate window to make it easy for you to review and compare!)
As always, suggestions are general and may not take into account your own hair type, preferences or hair goals. Queries or feedback welcome via curlfriends@thecurlstore.com.au and updates on any out of stock items (including Curlsmith) will always be updated on the Stock Updates Page.
Curlsmith Product | What is it? What does it do? | Suggested alternative |
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser | Very mild but foaming shampoo | |
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Conditioner | Lighter weight but moisturising conditioner with good detangling properties | |
Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash | Moisturising cowash/cleansing conditioner | |
Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher | Very moisturising hair mask | |
Curlsmith Moisture Memory Reactivator | Moisturiser, lighter leave in spray or refresh spray | |
Curlsmith Curl Conditioning Oil-in-Cream | A heavier oil and butter based cream, starts solid & melts in the palms. Great for heavy moisture needs or softening coarser strands | |
Curlsmith Curl Defining Styling Souffle | Styling Gel with a jelly like consistency | JSL Curl Defining Jelly (though this contains protein, it also contains similar seaweed extract), Treluxe Hi Def (has protein, similar texture) or Ecoslay Orange Marmalade |
Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm | Lighter weight, softening styling cream | |
Curlsmith Intense Treatment Serum | Multipurpose Hair Oil blend, starts solid and melts in palms | |
Curlsmith In-Shower Style Fixer | Strong hold gel. Protein Free. | |
Curlsmith Core Strength Shampoo | Repair focused low poo | |
Curlsmith Multi Tasking Conditioner | Multi Purpose, medium weight conditioner, moisturising but with protein. Can be used as a leave in, rinse out or treatment | |
Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve | Repair focused treatment | |
Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam | Light weight foam with protein | |
Curlsmith Feather-light Protein Cream | Light weight protein cream | |
Curlsmith Shape Up Aqua Gel | Light weight liquidy gel. Contains protein. | Curly Ellie Styling Serum, Treluxe Reflex, Curly Ellie Strong Hold Finishing Hair gel (though this is slightly thicker/creamier consistency and stronger hold) |
Miracle Protect Spray | Heat, UV and swim protection spray | Only Curls Heat Protect Spray, Innersense Hair Love Prep Spray (both contain protein) |
Curlsmith Hydro Creme Soothing Mask | Light weight, protein free deep conditioner | Bounce Curl Ayurvedic Deep Conditioner, Miribel Naturals Dreamy Hair Cream (this is a rinse out or leave in but can be left in longer for a deep treatment). |
Curlsmith Post-Biotic Calming Conditioner | Minty fresh conditioner, mid weight, moisturising | Inahsi Naturals Soothing Mint Conditioner, Rosemary + Mint Cowash (this can be used as a cowash or conditioner) |
Curlsmith Wash & Scrub Detox Pro-Biotic | Scalp focused cleanser with microbeads | Miribel Naturals Creamy Hair Cleanser (has those little beads you love!), Rizos ACV or Rizos Detox Scalp Scrub (The Rizos are both different form of treatment - pre-poo, but great scalp cleansing treatments!) |
Curlsmith Scalp Stimulating Booster | Scalp stimulating oil for massage | |
Curlsmith Full Body Thickening Lotion | A light weight leave in that thickens individual strands. | Inahsi Rescue & Repair Leave In or Ecoslay Rice Pudding (slightly heavier) both contain Hydrolysed Rice, which is a great thickening ingredient |
Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream | A light weight leave in, protein free - light moisture | |
Curlsmith Hydro Style Flexi Jelly | A light weight, medium hold gel with a natural feel. | Just Like Betty Custard (though with protein), Boucleme Curl Defining Gel |
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