--- product_id: 269094555 title: "Natural,Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard, 12 Ounce" brand: "design essentials" price: "VT18991" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Design Essentials" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/269094555-natural-almond-and-avocado-honey-curl-forming-custard-12-ounce store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Medium-firm hold & shine Paraben & mineral oil free 12 fl oz moisture lock Natural,Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard, 12 Ounce **Brand:** design essentials **Price:** VT18991 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Unlock your curls’ full potential with shine, hold, and zero flakes! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Natural,Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard, 12 Ounce by design essentials - **How much does it cost?** VT18991 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/269094555-natural-almond-and-avocado-honey-curl-forming-custard-12-ounce) ## Best For - design essentials enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted design essentials brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Clean, Conscious Beauty:** Cruelty-free and free from parabens, paraffin, petrolatum, and mineral oil—because your hair deserves pure, sustainable care. - • **Color-Safe & Curl-Approved:** Formulated specifically for curly, coily, and color-treated hair to revitalize and maintain vibrant, healthy strands. - • **Frizz-Free Curl Definition:** Masterfully sculpts curls, coils, and kinks with a lasting medium-to-firm hold that keeps frizz at bay and shine on point. - • **Flake-Free Styling Confidence:** Enjoy smooth, pliable hold without the dreaded white residue—perfect for wash-and-go, twists, finger coils, and Bantu knots. - • **Nourishing Natural Ingredients:** Infused with honey, chamomile, almond & avocado oils to deeply hydrate, soothe, and protect your curls while enhancing natural luster. ## Overview Design Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard is a 12 oz styling gel crafted to define and elongate curls with a medium-to-firm hold and brilliant shine. Enriched with honey, chamomile, almond, and avocado oils, it nourishes and protects curly, coily, and color-treated hair while controlling frizz and eliminating flakes. This clean, cruelty-free formula is free from parabens, mineral oil, and other harsh ingredients, making it a top choice for natural, healthy curl styling. ## Description Our Design Essentials Natural Honey Curl Forming Custard, now with Almond and Avocado oils, is made with Honey and Chamomile elements, highly defines, shapes, and elongates curls and coils with an excellent medium to firm hold, brilliant shine and no flaky residue. Great for wash-and-go styling, finger coils, two-strand twist-sets, and Bantu-knots. NO PARABENS - NO PARAFFIN - NO PETROLATUM - NO MINERAL OIL How-To-Use In 3 Easy Steps: Step 1: Apply to hair in sections smoothing from root to ends. Step 2: Comb, twist or finger style as desired. Step 3: Air dry, diffuse or use a hooded dryer to finish. Disclaimer: The R&D and Regulatory departments of Design Essentials have removed artificial coloring from the Almond & Avocado Curl Forming Custard. This change will in no way affect the performance of the product. However, due to the large amounts of natural extracts present in this product the color of the end product may vary. Highly defines and stretches curls and coils with brilliant shine for frizz-free textured styling. Great for wash and go styling, finger coils, two-strand twist-sets, and Bantu-knots. Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-11, Silanetriol, Silk Amino Acids, Panthenol, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Hydratis Canadensis (Golden Seal) Leaf Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract, Equisetum Hyemale (Horsetail) Extract, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Saponaria Officinalis (Soapwort) Root Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Bark Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Polymnia Sochifolia Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Fragrance (Parfum), Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate Review: Very good product. A little goes a long way. Slightly pricey but definitely worth it. Would buy again when I can. Review: Great for all curl patterns. ## Features - Defines Curls & Controls Frizz: Perfectly defines curls, coils, and kinks while reducing frizz and shrinkage; Offers a medium-to-firm, long-lasting hold with brilliant shine for natural styles. - Nourished with Honey & Chamomile: Enriched with honey to lock in moisture and chamomile to soothe and protect strands; Ideal for wash-and-go styles, finger coils, twists, and Bantu knots. - No Flakes, Just Smooth Styling: Delivers a pliable hold without leaving flaky, white residue common with other gels; Best when applied to damp hair for smooth, defined curls. - Made for Curly & Color-Treated Hair: Specially crafted for curly, coily, and textures; Revitalizes normal to dry and color-treated hair for enhanced natural luster. - Clean, Cruelty-Free Formula: Free from parabens, paraffin, petrolatum and mineral oil; A cruelty-free formula designed to prioritize hair health and sustainability. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B084QXGLH1 | | ASIN | B084QXGLH1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #135,081 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) #1,142 in Hair Styling Gels | | Brand Name | Design Essentials | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,115) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,115) | | Date First Available | 6 May 2020 | | Hair Type | Curly | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Volume | 12 Fluid Ounces | | Item Weight | 1.9 Ounces | | Item model number | 1 | | Liquid Volume | 12 Fluid Ounces | | Manufacturer | McBride Research Laboratories Inc. | | Manufacturer | McBride Research Laboratories Inc. | | Material Type Free | Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Paraffin Free | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Benefits | High Gloss, Shape & Hold, Definition, Nourishing, Moisturizing, Curl Enhancing, Frizz Control, Soothing, Hydrating, Firm Hold | | Product Dimensions | 9.4 x 9.4 x 6.6 cm; 53.86 g | | Scent Name | Honey | | UPC | 875408009050 | | Unit Count | 340.19 Grams | ## Product Details - **Hair type:** Curly - **Liquid volume:** 12 Fluid Ounces - **Material type free:** Mineral Oil Free, Paraben Free, Paraffin Free - **Scent:** Honey ## Images ![Natural,Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard, 12 Ounce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dCpMI0YlL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I've started my natural hair journey, this is month 5 of no relaxers.. will this help me get my natural curl pattern as I transition?** A: Our Honey Curl Forming Custard will enhance and make curls more defined when styling. If you are newly natural and still have relaxed hair on the ends, this product may be too heavy. I would recommend trying our Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse, which will define your curls and make the relaxed hair wavy due to it's lightweight formula. If you are totally natural or plan to wear "set" styles (sit under a dryer), our Honey Curl Forming Custard will definitely provide hold and show your natural curl pattern. Hope this helps. **Q: Is this curly girl friendly?** A: I am 4a/b/c, and this has been my favorite product so far! I used to be a product junkie. This gives the best definition without being sticky like KCCC, which I loved before I found this product. So yes, its curly girl friendly!!! **Q: Is this a gel? what color is it and what is the consistency of this product?** A: It is a gel. Very light but deifinitely a gel. **Q: Do you still apply a gel to the hair when using this?** A: I do not. It would be overkill for me to use this and another gel. My hair is somewhat fine, and doesn't need the extra boost of hold/definition. I will give it a try to see if it flakes (or any other weirdness) and update my answer with the results. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***I on 19 February 2026* Very good product. A little goes a long way. Slightly pricey but definitely worth it. Would buy again when I can. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***S on 8 March 2026* Great for all curl patterns. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by N***I on 14 August 2025* Great, makes your curls pop ## Frequently Bought Together - Design Essentials Natural,Almond & Avocado Honey Curl Forming Custard, 12 Ounce - Design Essentials Natural Almond & Avocado, Moisturizing & Detangling Leave-In Conditioner, 12 Ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/269094555-natural-almond-and-avocado-honey-curl-forming-custard-12-ounce](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/269094555-natural-almond-and-avocado-honey-curl-forming-custard-12-ounce) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*