Kérastase Curl Manifesto Crème de Jour Fondamentale is a hydrating leave-in cream for curly, very curly and coily hair. With manuka honey and ceramides, it moisturises, protects and defines — helping dry, frizzy curls regain bounce and stay soft through the day.

Benefits
  • Lasting hydration — manuka honey keeps coils soft and flexible.
  • Curl definition — enhances shape and spring for a bouncier pattern.
  • Frizz control — smooths the cuticle for a polished look in humidity.
  • Daily protection — ceramides help shield against everyday stress.
How to use
  1. Apply to damp, towel-dried hair after washing.
  2. Warm a small amount in your palms and distribute through mid-lengths to ends.
  3. Comb through with a wide-tooth comb; do not rinse. Air-dry or style as usual.
Who it's for

Best for dry or frizzy curls that need daily moisture and definition. Browse more curly-hair products in South Africa or the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
150ml
Format
Cream
Hair concerns
Dry, Frizzy
Suitable for
All hair types,Curly,Dry
Finish
Shiny
Good to know
Heat protection

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Kérastase Curl Manifesto Crème de Jour Fondamentale is a leave-in daily moisturising anti-frizz cream and heat protectant for curly, very curly, and coily hair. Part of the Kérastase Curl Manifesto range. Lightweight cream that hydrates, defines, controls frizz, and protects against heat styling up to 230°C / 450°F.

Best for: all curl types — curly (3A–3C), very curly (3A–3C tighter), and coily (4A–4C); daily styling on dry climates where curls need locked-in moisture; humid climates where frizz needs an anti-humidity shield; the leave-in priming step in a Curl Manifesto routine paired with Bain Hydratation Douceur, Hydratation Essentielle (or Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition), Gélée Curl Contour, and Huile Sublime Repair.
Less suited to: very fine wavy hair that needs lighter daily care (use Huile Sublime Repair alone as a lighter leave-in option); straight hair (use Discipline range for anti-frizz on straight hair); damaged curls primarily needing structural reconstruction with heat protection (use Resistance Sérum Thérapiste); colour-treated curls primarily needing colour care (combine with Chroma Absolu Sérum Thermique).

Key actives:
- Patented Ceramide — fills cracks in the cuticle and reinforces weak curls
- Manuka Honey (New Zealand) — ultra-rich in micronutrients; intense hydration boost
- Glycerin — humectant that supports curl definition
- Heat-protective film-forming ingredients — shield curls from heat damage up to 230°C / 450°F
- Anti-humidity polymers — shield against 80% humidity for frizz control

Benefits:
- All-day frizz control with anti-humidity shield up to 80% humidity
- Heat protection up to 230°C / 450°F for blow-drying, diffusing, or hot tools
- Intensely hydrates dry, thirsty curls
- Defines curl pattern without weighing curls down
- Lightweight cream texture suitable for daily use across all curl types

How to use: Apply to wet, towel-dried hair after Bain Hydratation Douceur and Hydratation Essentielle (for curly) or Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition (for coily). Distribute generously from root to ends. To encourage pattern definition, rake and scrunch sections. Do not rinse. Air-dry or diffuse for best curl pattern. Layer with Gélée Curl Contour for added definition without crunch, and Huile Sublime Repair to lock in hydration.

Format: 150ml leave-in cream.

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