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Looking for Curlsmith Products In Australia?

JJ - The Curl Store

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

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.


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