15 Best Drugstore Curly Hair Products In Canada For 2025

Cake Beauty The Curl Girl Curl Enhancing Shampoo

Imagine lathering up with a vanilla cupcake and emerging with ringlets so bouncy they could star in a shampoo commercial. That’s Cake Beauty’s Curl Girl Shampoo. The shea butter and coconut oil duo had my curls slurping up moisture like it was happy hour, and the scent? Let’s just say my dog tried to sniff my hair twice. Perfect for when you want your mane to smell edible and behave like a Disney princess.

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LUS – Love Ur Curls Sulfate Free, Fragrance Free Shampoo

For my sensitive-scalp comrades: this shampoo is the quiet MVP. No fragrance, no drama—just a gentle cleanse that doesn’t make your scalp stage a protest. I was skeptical (where’s the pizzazz?!), but my curls came out hydrated, not hijacked. It’s like yoga for your hair: calm, balanced, and deeply nourishing.

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LUS – Love Ur Curls Conditioner

If the LUS shampoo is the calm, this conditioner is the storm of moisture. Lightweight but potent, it detangled my curls faster than I can say “split ends.” No silicones, no residue—just slip so smooth, I could’ve sworn my hair was auditioning for a Pantene ad. Pair it with the shampoo, and you’ve got a dynamic duo that’ll make your curls forget they ever endured hard water.

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Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner

Three. Minutes. That’s all it takes for this drugstore darling to turn straw-like curls into silk. I’ve used pricier treatments, but Aussie’s formula? Chef’s kiss. Slather it on, zone out to one song, and rinse. Boom—curls so soft, even your hairdresser will side-eye you. For days when adulting feels impossible, let this tube be your lifeline.

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LUS – Love Ur Curls Deep Condition & Repair

When the pool left my ends drier than a dad joke, this mask swooped in like a superhero. The protein-rich formula repairs without weighing curls down, and the texture? Like spreading cloud fluff on your hair. Post-wash, my curls had the spring of a trampoline and the shine of a TikTok filter. Damage who?

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Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque

This masque is the equivalent of a five-star spa day in a jar. Slather on the honey-and-oil blend, binge Netflix for 20 minutes, and rinse to reveal curls so juicy, they’d make a watermelon jealous. The scent? Earthy, warm, and weirdly nostalgic—like your grandma’s kitchen but make it luxe. Perfect for resurrecting winter-weary hair.

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Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

This OG, Holy Grail is still one of my favorites and always in my curly hair care collection. If your curls crave definition but hate crunch, meet your soulmate. This smoothie is chef’s kiss—rich enough to tame frizz but light enough to let curls bounce freely. I raked it through damp hair, air-dried, and voilà: clumps so defined, strangers asked if I’d gotten a perm. Pro tip: A little goes a long way. Your wallet and your curls will thank you.

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Verb Curl Cream

This cream is the Goldilocks of curl products: not too heavy, not too light—just right. It gave me beachy waves without the crunch, and the hold lasted through a drizzle-filled walk in Toronto. Plus, the bottle’s chic enough to flex on your bathroom counter. For effortless “I’m definitely not trying” vibes, Verb’s your guy.

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Pantene Curl Re (shaping) Lotion

Okay, confession: I used to side-eye Pantene’s curl products like, “Can you even?” But Pantene’s Curl Re Lotion? It’s the curl whisperer I didn’t know I needed. Think of it as a “soft reset” button for your frizz—lightweight, silicone-free, and weirdly genius. I raked it through damp hair, air-dried, and suddenly my limp waves morphed into juicy, touchable spirals. No crunch, no stickiness, just definition that held up through a Netflix binge and a grocery run. It’s like your curls got a software update: smoother, shinier, and finally following directions. For days when your hair’s acting like a glitchy app, this lotion is the reboot your routine craves.

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LUS – Love Ur Curls All In One Styler

Lazy curlies, rejoice! This styler is the Swiss Army knife of hair products. Cream, gel, and leave-in? Nope—just one bottle. I glazed it on sopping-wet hair, scrunched, and let chaos (read: my toddler) ensue. Result? Day-two curls that looked freshly washed. It’s the minimalist’s dream and the overachiever’s secret weapon.

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Aussie Instant Freeze Gel

Curly girl approved, Aussie’s Instant Freeze Gel boasts of a 20 hour max hold!

Hold onto your hats, frizz warriors—this curly hair gel is a game-changer. The cast? Strong enough to survive a hurricane. The crunch? Gone with a quick scrunch. I woke up with curls so intact, I almost didn’t recognize myself in the mirror. And the price? Basically a coffee run. For bulletproof curls on a budget, Aussie’s your hype girl.

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Herbal Essences Curl Scrunching Gel

This gel is the underdog hero of the drugstore aisle. The green apple scent is a mood booster, and the hold? Flexible yet fierce—like a ballet dancer with a black belt. I scrunched, diffused, and ended up with ringlets so springy, my cat tried to bat at them.

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Mark Anthony Strictly Curls Styling Foam

Foam haters, prepare to eat your words. This mousse is featherlight but packs a punch—defining curls without the crunch or stickiness. I sprayed it on, flipped my head upside down, and let my curls air-dry into a voluminous masterpiece. Bonus: It survived a 12-hour workday and a spin class. Foam forever? Maybe.

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Carol’s Daughter Goddess Strength 7 Oil Blend Scalp & Hair Oil Treatment

Cold Canadian winters turned my ends into kindling until this oil arrived. A few drops massaged into my scalp and ends felt like liquid therapy—hydrating, soothing, and subtly tropical. It’s not greasy, just glowy. Use it pre-wash for a scalp massage so divine, you’ll forget it’s -30°C outside.

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