Starter Kit (old)

Where do our Active Ingredients come from?

Cornstarch
Guar Beans
Sugar
Cellulose

Derived from non-GMO Corn, it is turned into a bio-based styling polymer that provides medium hold, definition and curl retention

Processing releases a plant-based styling compound that helps protect the hair from frizz in any weather - humidity, rain and even dry climates

Active blend of 3 sugars with different molecular weights (hyaluronic acid, mushroom-derived α-glucan & fructose) that provides heat protection

Plant-derived, this ingredient is used to provide a smooth application and gives more slip and richness to the formula

No marketing BS

Everything in our formulas is at an active level, scientifically proven to give you results!.

Naturally-derived
94%
Science-based
100%

Simple Instructions

Use on soaking wet hair. Smooth it on your curls until they are evenly coated. A little goes a long way. Start with a dime-size and add more if needed, until the hair feels a little slimy. Gently scrunch to help curls spring up, then diffuse or air dry. After the hair is fully dry, scrunch again to break the crunchy cast and reveal soft, bouncy and defined results.

Signature Fragrance

Crafted by one of the world's best perfume houses, our fresh gender-neutral scent contains a patented calming fragrance technology scientifically proven to lift your mood.

Head notes: Lemon, Waterlily

Heart notes: Clary Sage, Marine

Base notes: Cedarwood, Abelmosk Seed, Amber

Full Fragrance Ingredient List

Our fragrance contains a blend of safe natural and synthetic materials to provide the best sensorial experience.

Ethylene Brassylate, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-Tetramethyl-2-Naphthalenyl)Ethanone*, Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde*, Triethyl Citrate*, Methyl Dihydrojasmonate, Cedrol Methyl Ether*, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethyl Isobutyrate/2, Virginian Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana) Oil**, Linalyl Acetate, Methyl Ionone, Orange Oil**, Linalool, Lemon Oil Terpenes**, Grapefruit Oil**, Clary Sage Oil**, Hexenol/Cis-3, Methylbenzyl Acetate/Alpha, Lime Oil Distilled**, Hexenyl Methyl Carbonate/Cis-3, Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinyl Butyrate, Decalactone/Gamma*, Dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-4(5H)-Indanone/6,7, Trimethyl-Alpha-Propylcyclohexanepropanol/2,2,6*, Tetrahydro-2-Isobutyl-4-Methylpyran-4-ol, Methyl-5-Cyclopentadecen-1-One/3, Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-Tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]Furan*, Nonalactone/Gamma, Citral, Ginger Extract**, Heptamethyl Decahydroindenofuran, Methyl-3-Heptanone Oxime/5, (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)-2-Buten-1-One, Patchouli Oil**, Citronellyl Acetate, Oxacycloheptadec-10-En-2-One*, Terpineol*, Mandarin Oil**, 1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-Dienyl)-2-Buten-1-One, Lemon Oil**, Dimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Carboxaldehyde/2,4, Decenal/Trans-4, Ethyl Butyrate, Cymene/Para*, Pinene/Beta**, Dodecanol/1, Hexanol/1, (Z)-Hex-3-Enyl Acetate, Octanol/1, Hexyl Butyrate.

*naturally derived

**natural

Sustainable Packaging

Bottle
Label
Cap

Fully recyclable and made of 100% recycled ocean bound plastic collected by the Prevented Ocean Plastic™ programme. They work with bottle collectors in areas where the coastline is at risk of ocean plastic pollution, to give waste a value and create economic benefits for individuals and local communities.

Easily recyclable with the bottle without needing to peel it off first. It's upcycled from 99% bio-based byproducts that would otherwise go to waste, such as used cooking oil. The production process of this material uses 85% less energy than traditional labels and 9% less CO2.

Unfortunately, our caps are not that special. Our suppliers are working on making them with ocean bound plastic as well, but the technology is not quite there yet, so we had a little setback. For now, they are made with virgin PP plastic, but they are still fully recyclable. Watch this space!

FAQs

Will it make my hair crunchy?

Yes, but that's what you need! Crunch is CRUCIAL for curl definition. It is what sets the curls in place and gives you a style that lasts multiple days. But don't worry, it's only temporary. Once your hair is fully dry, you just need to gently scrunch it to release the cast and reveal soft, bouncy curls.

How much gel should I use?

It can depend on many variables - particularly your hair density and its length. We always recommend to start with a dime size per section, and add more as you go until you feel the hair a bit slimy.

Is it better on wet or damp hair?

We always recommend applying all your leave-in products on soaking wet hair. The water helps disperse them more evenly so you'll get a more consistent result without over-applying.

I have sensory overload, can I use it?

Of course! If slimy textures give you discomfort, there are a few tips to mitigate it.

apply the product using gloves
keep a robe on during application and until your hair is dry, so it never touches your back
prefer diffusing to air drying, so the sensation will disappear a lot quicker

Does it contain Sulfates, Silicones or Parabens?

No, this product doesn't contain any sulfates, silicones or parabens.

Is it Curly Girl Friendly?

Yes, all our products can be used if you follow the Curly Girl Method.

Curl type: Loose waves

Hair thickness: Fine strands

Hair density: Medium

Hair health: Virgin hair

Less is more for my curls

Super light on my fine hair and only three products is a winner! I get 4/5 days from a wash day and my hair feels and looks fab!

Hi Nin, we're so glad to hear that our starter kit works perfectly for your curls! Thanks for sharing your experience and for your kind words. Enjoy your fabulous hair days!

Curl type: Ringlet curls

Hair thickness: Fine strands

Hair density: Thin - I don't have a lot of hair

Hair health: Moderately damaged hair

This brought my curls back!

I honestly can't believe what this combination did for my hair. This kit is the sum total of my routine now. It's so simple! so easy! and it brought my curls BACK after years of heat damage and over moisturising curl creams. Oh and when it says 'all weather gel' it MEANS it I've never had such long lasting result. I finally have hair confidence and it's all thanks to Tootilab. I also really appreciate the free tutorials and curly boot camp they helped me find what styling techniques worked for my hair too! Honestly please never change this I’ll buy it for YEARS!

Hi Emma, we're so happy to hear how much our Starter Kit has transformed your curls! Your confidence boost means the world to us. Thank you for sharing your experience and for being a loyal customer. Keep loving those curls!

Curl type: Ringlet curls

Hair thickness: Medium strands

Hair density: Medium

Hair health: Moderately damaged hair

Love Love love

Finally curly hair products that give consistent results. I’ve tried nearly all products and some give great results once or twice but Tootilab gives good hair day every wash day and often 2-3 days after as well.

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear Tootilab is giving you consistent results and great curls beyond wash day too.

Thanks for being part of the Tootilab community!

Curl type: Ringlet curls

Hair thickness: Fine strands

Hair density: Thick - I have a lot of hair

Hair health: Virgin hair

Wonderful Products for Fine 3C Curls

I recently tried Tootilab for the first time by purchasing the Starter Kit. I also watched the Bootcamp videos, which gave me some great tips on how to use the products on Wash Day. I feel like my hair, which is very fine, looks much more defined using these products. I got great Day 2 curls, too, which I have not had much luck with previously. I liked it so much that I just ordered full sizes in all 3 products.
I've struggled to get my curls to look good, and I feel like these products are some of the best that I've tried.

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear the Starter Kit and Bootcamp videos helped you achieve more defined curls and great Day 2 results.

It means a lot to know you've found products that work so well for your fine hair. Thanks for being part of the Tootilab community!

Curl type: Ringlet curls

Hair thickness: Fine strands

Hair density: Medium

Hair health: Virgin hair

This is it!

Sometimes it has felt as though I've tried all the curly hair products available to humanity.. But now, at last, I've finally hit the jackpot!

The shampoo and conditioner are really lovely, they do the job gently and lovingly and last a long time as a little goes a long way. I bought the full size after trying all three travel-size products but I'm saving those little bottles to decant the products into for when I travel soon for two weeks.

I have very fine, soft hair with quite weak curls, curl-type classically known as 3a-3b.. but I "sometimes" have a few waves thrown in for good measure that will occasionally come out of the wash more curly than other times. Gel tends to weigh my hair down too much (even too much water does!) but mousse/foam doesn't give it enough hold. Some gels also make my clumps very stringy :-/

With this gel, I get nice thick clumps - good hold and it really does stay frizz-free in moist conditions.. and I should know, I live in Scotland!

Tootilab gel is the best Ive ever used. You will have to prize is out of my cold dead hands.

Wow — this absolutely made our day! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re so happy the products are working so well for your curls (even in Scottish humidity 😄). Hearing that the gel gives you hold without weighing your hair down is exactly what we hoped for.

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Where do our Active Ingredients come from?

No marketing BS

Simple Instructions

Signature Fragrance

Sustainable Packaging

FAQs

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