Curls need three things from a styling product: definition that holds the pattern, hydration that keeps the curl soft and bouncy, and frizz control that lasts. Most products deliver one well and compromise on the others. REF Stockholm Curl Power N°244 is a creamy gel specifically formulated to deliver all three — defining curls and waves with a flexible hold system, strengthening the hair shaft with a dual protein complex, and providing both anti-static frizz control and UV protection in a single leave-in application. Beautiful, shiny, flexible curls without stiffness.

About REF Stockholm's N° System REF Stockholm styling products use a unique numerical performance system that tells you instantly what each product does. The N°244 designation on Curl Power signals its position in the range: crafted for curl definition with a balance of hold, hydration, and flexible movement. All REF formulas are vegan and developed on the philosophy of Nature + Science — pairing carefully selected organic ingredients with professional-grade styling performance.

Curl Power N°244 is a cream-gel formula — the texture sits between a traditional gel and a styling cream, delivering the definition of a gel without the cast or crunch, and the moisture of a cream without losing hold.

VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer is the primary curl-defining hold polymer — an amphoteric acrylate copolymer that carries both positive and negative charges, allowing it to bond to the hair shaft at multiple points simultaneously. This multi-point bonding creates a more durable, flexible hold than standard cationic polymers, and it's specifically this amphoteric characteristic that gives curl-defining products their ability to hold the curl pattern through humidity without becoming rigid. It works alongside Polyquaternium-11 — a classic conditioning hold polymer that adds anti-static properties and cationic conditioning — and VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, another amphoteric polymer that contributes to the formula's curl memory and shape retention.

Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer provides the definition and structure component — adding a lightweight film-forming hold to specific curl formations. Hydroxyethylcellulose and Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer build the creamy gel texture and contribute to the formula's thickening and film-forming properties — the ingredients behind Curl Power's characteristic slip and distribution through curly hair without clumping.

Hydrolyzed Quinoa and Hydrolyzed Soy Protein form the formula's dual protein complex. Hydrolyzed Quinoa — the same ingredient seen across several Davines products in this session — delivers proteins, fatty acids, and amino acids that penetrate the hair cortex and reinforce structural integrity. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein provides complementary amino acid and moisture-binding reinforcement. On curly hair specifically, where the asymmetric disulfide bond structure creates structural vulnerability at each curl's bend, protein deposit at the cleanse step reduces the breakage that is the most common complaint of curly hair customers.

Cyclomethicone is a volatile silicone — it distributes the formula evenly through the hair during application and then evaporates completely, leaving no residue or buildup on the curl. This is the mechanism behind the clean, non-sticky feel after application. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and PEG-12 Dimethicone provide additional lightweight emollient conditioning and surface smoothing. Propylene Glycol provides humectant moisture balance.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate provides UV protection at the hair shaft level — shielding colour-treated curly hair from the photo-oxidative fade that dulls colour and weakens the curl pattern over repeated sun exposure.

Metro Vancouver note: Coastal humidity is the primary driver of curl frizz and pattern disruption locally. The VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer's amphoteric multi-point bonding resists humidity-driven cuticle lift more effectively than standard cationic polymers — making Curl Power particularly effective for maintaining curl definition through Metro Vancouver's damp coastal climate.

Who It's For Wavy (2A–2C) and curly (3A–3C) hair. Works on fine to medium density — the lightweight Cyclomethicone base prevents the over-loading that heavier curl creams cause on fine curls. Apply to damp hair and diffuse or air-dry. The dual protein complex makes it well-suited for colour-treated or processed curly hair where structural reinforcement alongside definition is needed.

Key Ingredients

• VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer — Amphoteric curl-defining hold polymer; multi-point bonding to the hair shaft for flexible, humidity-resistant curl definition without cast or crunch
• Polyquaternium-11 — Conditioning hold polymer; anti-static frizz control and cationic conditioning
• Hydrolyzed Quinoa — Full amino acid protein; penetrates the cortex to reinforce structural integrity and elasticity on curly hair
• Hydrolyzed Soy Protein — Complementary amino acid complex; moisture binding and breakage reduction
• Cyclomethicone — Volatile silicone; distributes formula evenly then evaporates completely — no residue, no buildup on curls
• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate — UV filter; protects colour-treated curly hair from photo-oxidative fade
• Hydroxyethylcellulose — Natural thickener; contributes to the creamy gel texture and slip for even distribution

How to Use Apply to damp hair. Distribute evenly through lengths and scrunch into curl formations from below. Blow-dry with a diffuser for enhanced definition and volume, or air-dry for a softer, more natural curl. Do not rinse.

Tip: Apply section by section for the most even distribution and consistent curl definition. Scrunch out the cast once fully dry for soft, touchable curls.