Coily hair is the primary target, according to KMS, especially hair that shrinks significantly as it dries and needs deep hydration. It is listed for all hair types, so tight curls benefit too.

It works for anyone who air-dries or wears twist styles, and can be applied to dry hair as well as towel-dried hair, which makes it useful for refreshing between washes.

Coily hair can lose a large share of its visible length to shrinkage and needs more moisture than most stylers provide. This balm tackles both, with castor oil and shea butter for hydration and a formula KMS reports cuts shrinkage by up to 70%. It gives smooth twists and defined coils while air-drying, and KMS says it does this without weighing hair down.

1. Apply to towel-dried or dry hair.
2. Roughly part the hair.
3. Distribute evenly from roots to ends.
4. Repeat if necessary.

Ideal for air-drying and as a base for further styling.

The main benefits are hydration and length retention: shea and castor oil moisturize while KMS reports up to 70% less shrinkage and up to 87% less frizz, with humidity resistance up to 72 hours. It can be used on dry hair to reactivate curls, and it doubles as a base for other stylers.

Limitations: it is built for coils and tight curls, so loose waves will likely find it too rich. It gives control rather than firm hold, and KMS does not claim heat protection. It contains fragrance.