"This is an absolute must have for anyone with curly hair,it gives just enough hold AND a quick spritz of water the day after reboots the product! Can’t recommend this enough! " - Rowena
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"This is an absolute must have for anyone with curly hair,it gives just enough hold AND a quick spritz of water the day after reboots the product! Can’t recommend this enough! " - Rowena
DunGüd Bounce Back Curl Enhancing Cream defines and hydrates curls for a bouncy, frizz-free look. This curl-enhancing cream boosts curl formation and enhances natural texture, giving hair a smooth, soft, and shiny finish.
Formulated with moisturising ingredients, it helps control frizz and adds long-lasting definition to curls and waves. Perfect for all curly and wavy hair types, it provides flexible hold without weighing hair down. The cream is ideal for daily use or whenever your curls need extra hydration and shape.
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Directions
How To Use DunGud Bounce Back - Curl Enhancing Cream
Apply a small amount to damp hair, evenly distributing from roots to ends.
Scrunch or twist hair to define curls.
Air dry or diffuse for best results.
Reapply as needed to refresh curls.
Ingredients
DunGud Bounce Back - Curl Enhancing Cream Ingredients
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suit
All hair and skin types.
Worth knowing
Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
Cetearyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Fatty alcohol conditioner
A fatty alcohol that helps soften hair and improve the texture of formulations.
May suit
People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.
Worth knowing
Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.
Polyquaternium-37Conditioning agents
Film-forming conditioner
A conditioning polymer that helps smooth the hair and improve manageability.
May suit
Those looking for softer, more manageable hair or extra slip in styling products.
Worth knowing
It forms a lightweight film on the hair to reduce static and enhance glide without leaving heavy residue. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.
Polyquaternium-11Conditioning agents
Film-forming conditioner
A film-forming polymer that helps smooth, condition and lightly hold the hair.
May suit
People looking for improved manageability, frizz control or soft styling hold.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used in both shampoos and styling products because it enhances slip and helps hair feel smoother. It can also support curl definition and reduce static.
VP/DMAPA Acrylates CopolymerThickeners and stabilisers
Styling polymer
A film-forming polymer that helps provide hold, shape and frizz control in styling products.
May suit
People looking for improved styling performance, definition or longer-lasting hold.
Worth knowing
This polymer is commonly used in gels, mousses and creams to create flexible films around the hair fibre. It can also support formula thickness and product stability.
Jojoba Seed OilOils and butters
Emollient oil
A lightweight plant oil that helps condition and soften the hair.
May suit
Those seeking smoother, more manageable hair or added moisture without heaviness.
Worth knowing
Jojoba oil is structurally similar to natural scalp oils, which makes it versatile in many haircare formulas. It is commonly used to enhance softness and shine.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateOils and butters
Lightweight emollient
A light, fast‑absorbing emollient ester that helps soften hair and improve slip.
May suit
Those wanting a non-greasy conditioning feel or improved spreadability in styling products.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used to give formulas a smooth, silky texture without heaviness. Often found in conditioners, serums and creams where a lightweight finish is desired.
Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinProteins and amino acids
Protein
A plant-derived protein that helps smooth and support the hair surface.
May suit
Hair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.
Worth knowing
A common protein in repair and volumising formulas.
Sorbitan OleateCleansers / surfactants
Emulsifier
Helps blend oils and water so a formula stays smooth and stable.
May suit
Anyone using products where a consistent, even texture is desired.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used to improve product spreadability and maintain uniform texture in creams and conditioners.
PanthenolConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.
May suit
Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.
Worth knowing
A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
IsododecaneSolvents
Lightweight solvent
Isododecane helps dissolve other ingredients and gives hair products a lightweight, non-greasy feel.
May suit
People who prefer lightweight styling or smoothing products that don’t weigh the hair down.
Worth knowing
It evaporates quickly, which can help products spread easily without residue. It is commonly used to enhance slip and smoothness in styling formulas.
Ceteareth-20Cleansers / surfactants
Emulsifier and surfactant
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients to create a smooth, stable formula.
May suit
Those who prefer products with a creamy, uniform texture.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used in conditioners and styling products to keep formulas consistent and easy to apply. It also supports even distribution of other ingredients through the hair.
Sodium BenzoatePreservatives
Preservative
Helps protect water-based products from spoilage so they stay usable.
May suit
All products that need a preservative system.
Worth knowing
Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.
PropanediolHumectants
Hydrating humectant
Helps attract and hold moisture in hair and supports a smooth, conditioned feel.
May suit
Those wanting lightweight hydration without heaviness.
Worth knowing
It is often used as a gentle alternative to glycol-based humectants and can also help improve product texture and absorption.
Behentrimonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps detangle and soften, reducing static and roughness.
May suit
Most hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.
Worth knowing
A common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.
Caprylyl GlycolHumectants
Humectant
Helps attract and hold moisture in hair and scalp while supporting product stability.
May suit
Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.
Worth knowing
It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate CopolymerThickeners and stabilisers
Film-forming polymer
A film-forming polymer that helps add hold, texture and stability to haircare and styling formulas.
May suit
Those looking for improved style retention or products that enhance texture and manageability.
Worth knowing
This copolymer is commonly used in styling products to help create flexible hold without excessive stiffness. It also supports product consistency and overall formula stability.
ParfumFragrance ingredients
Fragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
PPG-1 Trideceth-6Cleansers / surfactants
Solubiliser / surfactant
A solubilising surfactant that helps blend oily and watery ingredients into a uniform formula.
May suit
Those looking for products with stable, evenly blended textures or clear formulations.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used in both haircare and skincare to help disperse fragrance oils or conditioning agents evenly. It also supports the overall texture and consistency of a formula.
MethylpropanediolHumectants
Humectant and solvent
Helps attract and hold moisture while improving the spreadability of a formula.
May suit
Those wanting lightweight hydration without heaviness in styling or care products.
Worth knowing
It also acts as a solvent that helps other ingredients disperse evenly in a formula. Its light texture makes it suitable for a wide range of haircare products.
EthylhexylglycerinPreservatives
Preservative booster
Helps support the preservation system and can provide mild skin-conditioning benefits.
May suit
Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.
Worth knowing
It is often paired with other preservatives to improve their effectiveness while allowing for lower usage levels. It also has light moisturising and conditioning properties.
PhenoxyethanolPreservatives
Preservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suit
All products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
Citric AcidpH adjusters
pH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suit
Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowing
Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
Isopropyl AlcoholSolvents
Solvent
Helps dissolve ingredients and supports quick-drying formulas.
May suit
Those using styling products that benefit from fast evaporation, such as sprays.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used at low levels to improve texture and spreadability. It evaporates quickly, leaving minimal residue on the hair.
Benzalkonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A cationic ingredient that helps condition, detangle and reduce static in hair.
May suit
Those looking for smoother-feeling, more manageable hair.
Worth knowing
It also provides preservative support in formulations, which helps maintain product quality. It is widely used in leave-in and rinse-off conditioners.
Benzoic AcidPreservatives
Preservative
Helps protect haircare products by supporting the preservation system and maintaining formula stability.
May suit
Those who want products that remain fresh and effective throughout their shelf life.
Worth knowing
Benzoic Acid is often used alongside other preservatives to create a broad-spectrum system. It also plays a minor role in helping maintain a product’s pH balance.
GlycerinHumectants
Humectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suit
Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
Benzyl BenzoateFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component that is listed separately on labels by labelling convention.
Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
Benzyl SalicylateFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
Benzyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used to add a sweet, floral aroma to haircare products.
May suit
Those who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.
Worth knowing
It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.
Hexyl CinnamalFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance ingredient used to give products a light, floral scent.
May suit
Those who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.
Worth knowing
It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.
LimoneneFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
LinaloolFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.