Design Essentials — Curly Girl Method Analysis

We analyzed 40 Design Essentials products for CG Method compatibility.

20Approved
4Caution
16Warning
0Unknown

Design Essentials has a mix of CG-compatible and incompatible products. Check individual products below.

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Is Design Essentials Curly Girl Approved?

Of the 40 Design Essentials products in our database, 20 (50%) are fully Curly Girl approved, meaning they contain no sulfates, non-water-soluble silicones, or waxes. 4 products are rated caution (containing water-soluble silicones or volatile alcohols), and 16 are rated warning.

While some Design Essentialsproducts are CG-safe, others contain ingredients that aren't compatible with the Curly Girl Method. We recommend checking individual products using the list above or our ingredient checker.

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Design Essentials — Curly Girl Method FAQ

Is Design Essentials Curly Girl approved?

Design Essentials has 40 products, of which 20 (50%) are CG approved. Design Essentials has a mix of CG-compatible and incompatible products — check each product individually.

Which Design Essentials products are CG approved?

We found 20 approved products including Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Sulfate-Free Shampoo, Anti-Breakage Moisture Retention Shampoo 12OZ, Design Essentials Almond Avocado Shampoo - 12 fl oz: For Textured, Coarse, Colored Hair, Deep Hydration. Browse the full list on this page to see every Design Essentials product with its CG status.

Does Design Essentials use sulfates or silicones?

2 of 40 Design Essentials products contain sulfates, and 15 contain silicones. Use our Ingredient Checker to analyze any specific product.

Where can I buy Design Essentials in United States?

Design Essentials is available at Sally Beauty and Target and Ulta Beauty in United States. Visit the retailer pages for direct links to Design Essentials products.

Design Essentials Products by Type

Shampoos

10 products · 9 approved (90%)

Conditioners

11 products · 4 approved (36%)

Other Products

19 products · 7 approved (37%)

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