Aunt Jackie’s Curl La La Collection Wins Two EBONY Beauty & Grooming Awards 2026

We are celebrating a major moment for Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils! Two favorites from the Curl La La Collection have been named winners in the 2026 EBONY Beauty & Grooming Awards in the Hair category.

Recognized for helping create defined, styled looks for curls and coils, Aunt Jackie’s Curl La La Hold Me Down Styling Gel and Curl La La Foam-a-licious Styling Mousse each earned top honors in their respective categories.

The 2026 EBONY Beauty & Grooming Award Winners

The two award-winning Aunt Jackie’s products are:

• Best Styling Gel: Curl La La Hold Me Down Styling Gel
• Best Styling Mousse: Curl La La Foam-a-licious Styling Mousse

This recognition highlights the versatility of the Curl La La Collection and its focus on helping curlies achieve the styles they love.

What is the EBONY Beauty & Grooming Awards?

The EBONY Beauty & Grooming Awards recognize standout beauty and grooming products across a range of categories.

Since 1945, EBONY has spotlighted the stories, culture, achievements, and experiences of Black people in America and around the world. Today, the publication remains a highly recognizable and influential voice within Black culture.

Being recognized by EBONY makes this win especially meaningful for Aunt Jackie’s and the curl community.

Best Styling Gel: Curl La La Hold Me Down Styling Gel

Looking for a styling gel to help create defined, polished curls and coils? Curl La La Hold Me Down Styling Gel has been recognized as the 2026 EBONY Beauty & Grooming Award winner for Best Styling Gel. As part of the Curl La La Collection, this styling gel is designed for curl-focused styling and can be incorporated into routines when you want to shape, define, and finish your look.

Why Add a Styling Gel to Your Curl Routine?

A styling gel can help provide the hold needed to keep curls looking defined throughout your style. Depending on your hair type and desired look, gel can be used to:

• Enhance curl definition
• Help maintain the shape of curls and coils
• Add hold to different styling techniques
• Create more structured, defined styles

For wash-and-go styles, twist-outs, braid-outs, and other curl-focused looks, a styling gel can be an important step when definition and hold are the goal.

Best Styling Mousse: Curl La La Foam-a-licious Styling Mousse

The second Aunt Jackie’s winner is Curl La La Foam-a-licious Styling Mousse, named the 2026 EBONY Beauty & Grooming Award winner for Best Styling Mousse. Mousse is another versatile styling option for curls and coils, particularly when you want to style your hair while maintaining movement and definition.

What Does Styling Mousse Do for Curly Hair?

Styling mousse can be used as part of a curl routine to help shape and define curls while keeping your finished style flexible.

It can be especially useful for:

• Enhancing natural curl patterns
• Adding definition to curls and coils
• Supporting lightweight styling
• Creating soft, touchable looks
• Refreshing and finishing different curly hairstyles

Whether you prefer a wash-and-go, twist-out, braid-out, or another defined style, mousse can be adapted to your routine based on the finish you want.

Gel vs. Mousse: Which Should You Use?

Both styling gel and mousse can help enhance curls and coils, but they can serve different purposes depending on your styling goals.

The best choice depends on your hair, styling technique, and the finish you want to achieve. You can also experiment with different products to find the combination that works best for your routine.

How to Use Styling Products for Defined Curls

For the best results, start with clean, moisturized hair and apply your styling products according to your desired hairstyle.

Step 1: Start With Your Curl Routine

Begin with your preferred cleansing and conditioning routine. Make sure your hair is properly moisturized before styling.

Step 2: Apply Your Styling Product

Work the product through manageable sections of hair. Distributing product evenly can help ensure consistent definition throughout your style.

Step 3: Define Your Curls

Use your preferred technique, such as scrunching, finger coiling, twisting, or another styling method that works for your curl pattern.

Step 4: Allow Your Hair to Set

Let your curls dry completely before manipulating them. Once your style is set, gently separate or fluff your curls as desired.

Why This Recognition Matters

The 2026 EBONY Beauty & Grooming Awards are more than a celebration of individual products. They also represent the growing recognition of products created with the needs of Black consumers and textured hair communities in mind.

For Aunt Jackie’s, having two Curl La La Collection products recognized in the Hair category is an exciting milestone and a celebration of the curl community that continues to inspire the brand.

Celebrate Your Curls With Aunt Jackie’s

Two products. Two awards. One exciting moment for the curl community. The Curl La La Hold Me Down Styling Gel and Curl La La Foam-a-licious Styling Mousse are proud winners of the 2026 EBONY Beauty & Grooming Awards, celebrating their place among standout hair products in the Hair category.

Whether you are looking for award-winning styling products or building a complete routine for your hair type, Aunt Jackie’s has you covered. Explore our curly hair products, or discover products tailored to Type 3 hair, and Type 4 hair. You can also find everyday essentials, including curl shampoos or leave-in conditioners and other styling products to help cleanse, moisturize, define, and care for your curls and coils.