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CURLSMITH Hold Me Softly Style Balm, Main, color,
CURLSMITH Hold Me Softly Style Balm, Alternate, color,
CURLSMITH Hold Me Softly Style Balm, Alternate, color,
CURLSMITH Hold Me Softly Style Balm, Alternate, color,
CURLSMITH Hold Me Softly Style Balm, Alternate, color,
CURLSMITH Hold Me Softly Style Balm, Alternate, color,

Hold Me Softly Style Balm

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Details & care

What it is: A light hold curl-enhancing styling cream that provides loose, soft definition without crunch for all curl types.

Who it's for: Ideal for all hair types. Best for medium to coarse textured hair.

What it does: This balm is a smooth whipped-cream moisturizer that enhances curls and waves, achieving a natural, effortless look. It provides a very soft hold, which means you won't have any cast or crunchy residue. It's great on its own for a soft, romantic style, or if you want defined frizz-free curls you can layer it with a stronger hold styling gel.

How to use: Take a small amount of balm. Start with a dime-size per section and add up if needed—a little goes a long way. Rake the cream through soaking wet hair, making sure you are evenly distributing it and coating every strand. Use the 'prayer hands' method to smooth the strands. This helps sealing cuticles and reducing frizz. Flip your hair and gently scrunch to encourage curl formation. You can stop stop here for a loose, soft style or follow with a gel for more hold.

  • Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; silicone-free; mineral oil-free; DEA-free
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #7632174

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Most helpful positive review

Apr 8, 2026
Great New Addition to Wash Day
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently tried this styling cream and was amazed at the results! I applied it after my leave-in conditioner and followed it up with a stronger holding gel and my hair consistently holds its curl pattern much better in between washes. This is a great product to help keep your curls formed and soft until wash day.
Tierney W.
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Most helpful critical review

Dec 7, 2024
Product did nothing for curl
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Product did nothing for curl definition. The texture of my hair was worse than before I used the product and the scent is unpleasant
ASHA G.
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Tierney W.
Reposted from Curlsmith
Apr 8, 2026
Great New Addition to Wash Day
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently tried this styling cream and was amazed at the results! I applied it after my leave-in conditioner and followed it up with a stronger holding gel and my hair consistently holds its curl pattern much better in between washes. This is a great product to help keep your curls formed and soft until wash day.
Alice A.
Reposted from Curlsmith
Mar 11, 2026
Hold me softly balm
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like it but find that it’s a little too heavy for me.
Jamie M.
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Mar 6, 2026
I really was hoping to
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really was hoping to love this product and I do to a point. Can’t do products with fragrance and this one has fragrance
Amy
Reposted from Curlsmith
Nov 26, 2025
Perfect light hold
I am not a fan of the crunchy or wet look. This styler is perfect for a light hold to keep my frizz at bay.
Cathy K.
Reposted from Curlsmith
Nov 2, 2025
Not sure whether I like the products
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using 5 Curlsmith products individually and together for about 3 weeks. I haven't yet gotten the soft curls/waves I want. I end up with either lightly stiff hair that I can't touch (because it will ruin the look) or a slightly heavy texture that provides slight curl but doesn't style well. I end up with wires strays in both cases. I feel like Im chasing a unicorn.
Josephine D.
Reposted from Curlsmith
Oct 6, 2025
Fabulous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using Curlsmith for some time now. and it's great for my curls. .
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