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Dream Coat Supernatural Spray vs Curling Custard

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray edges out Kinky-Curly Curling Custard, 7.9 to 7.6. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel, while the Curling Custard is stronger on value.

Benefit fingerprints

What each one does.

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Kinky-Curly Curling Custard

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

Side by side

Every detail, compared.

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Beauty score
7.9Good
7.6Good
Results30% of score
8.4
8.0
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.6
7.4
Texture & experience15% of score
7.5
6.8
Value20% of score
7.4
7.8
Community love15% of score
8.3
7.9
Community
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PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$30.00/ 6.7 fl oz / 200 mlMid-range
$20.00/ 8 ozMid-range
Price per ounceLowest wins
$4.44 / oz
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What it does
  • Frizz control
  • Shine
  • Heat protection
  • Curl definition
  • Frizz control
  • Shine
Made for
Straight hair, Wavy hair, Thick hair
Wavy hair, Curly hair, Coily hair, Thick hair
Key ingredients
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Format
Heat protectant
Gel
Texture
Weightless water-based spray; brand says it is non-greasy and feels like nothing is on the hair
Concentrated custard-style gel; brand says it is never greasy, crunchy or drying
Fragrance-free
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Claims
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free, Paraben-free, Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Brand origin
🇺🇸 American beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
Best for
  • • Frizz-prone straight or wavy hair that gets blow-dried
  • • Humid climates and rainy days
  • • Keeping a sleek blowout looking fresh for days
  • • Wash-and-go styles on curly and coily hair
  • • Shoppers avoiding silicones and drying alcohols
  • • Pairing with a leave-in such as Knot Today
Strengths
  • Creator humidity and rain tests show blowouts staying smooth and glossy
  • Brand says results last through 3–4 shampoos
  • Doubles as a heat protectant, so no separate spray is needed
  • Strong curl definition and hold shown in wash-and-go demos
  • Free of silicones, drying alcohols, petroleum and mineral oil per the brand
  • Concentrated formula; brand says a little goes a long way
Watch-outs
  • Hair must be saturated section by section, so it uses a lot of product
  • Needs a blow-dryer and brush tension to activate; air-drying gives limited benefit
  • Technique-sensitive: brand directs application to soaking-wet hair in small sections
  • Full ingredient list isn't published on the brand's product page
Where to buy

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FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Dream Coat Supernatural Spray or Curling Custard?

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray edges out Kinky-Curly Curling Custard, 7.9 to 7.6. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel, while the Curling Custard is stronger on value.

Which costs less?

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray typically sells for about $30.00 and Kinky-Curly Curling Custard for about $20.00, based on retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.