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Of all the ridiculously brilliant things to spring out of Brazil — Brazilian coffee beans, carnival culture, and you know, a handful of heavy-hitting Victoria’s Secret models — this may be the most amazing yet. Meet the Brazilian beach waves-inspired “crema para pantear,” which translates to combing crème and wasn’t available stateside — until now. But what exactly is a combing crème? “When I first came across the different bottles in Brazil, I remember thinking, ‘a cream to comb your hair? Hmm?’” says Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, and pretty much the primary reason combing crèmes have started to crop up on shelves throughout the States.
For the curly girls out there constantly frustrated by dehydrating gels and mousses that add definition but suck out moisture from strands, combing crèmes are about to change the way you think about your hair. Lighter than the average styling cream, and much less sticky than gel, combing crèmes literally do it all: detangle, moisturize, fight frizz, add shine, and define ringlets, no matter how tight or loose they may be. Plus, you don’t actually need to use a comb while applying a combing crème — fingers will do just fine. Think of it as a BB cream for your hair — you can use it to prep wet strands for other products, or on its own as a style refresher.
Of course, no two curl patterns are alike, which is why Price formulated her combing crèmes with all types of curls in mind. For the permanently thirsty, try Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla 4-in-1 Combing Crème, which gives dull strands an instant surge of moisture. Or, if you want to fight frizz and smooth your style slightly but avoid bringing down your bounce, opt for the Sacred Tiare 4-in-1 Combing Crème, which is best suited for girls with coarser curls. And if you’re looking to enhance the shape of your curls, the Hair Milk 4-in-1 Combing Crème will do the trick, giving strands an ultra-light hold, thanks to the agave that it’s formulated with.
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