L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Drying Accelerator 150ml

Dry curls and coils faster while controlling frizz and protecting them from heat with L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Drying Accelerator 150ml.

Designed specifically for curly and coily hair, this professional leave-in finishing spray helps speed up the drying process by up to 37% when blow-drying, while delivering care, softness and shine. It also provides 48-hour frizz protection and protects the hair from heat up to 230°C, making it especially useful for anyone who regularly dries curls with a diffuser.

The ultra-fine micro-dispersion spray distributes evenly across curls without disrupting their pattern. Its alcohol-free formula is enriched with caring agents and leaves curls feeling soft rather than stiff or overloaded.

Dry Faster → Control Frizz → Add Shine → Maintain Softness → Protect up to 230°C

Why You'll Love It

• Helps curls dry up to 37% faster
• 48-hour frizz protection
• Heat protection up to 230°C
• Designed specifically for curly and coily hair
• Helps maintain softness and shine
• Ultra-fine micro-dispersion spray
• Lightweight finishing step
• Alcohol-free formula
• Ideal before diffuser drying
• Can also be used before air-drying
• Leave-in formula – no rinsing

What Does Curl Expression Drying Accelerator Do?

One of the biggest frustrations with curly and coily hair is simply how long it can take to dry.

Curl Expression Drying Accelerator is designed to shorten that process without sacrificing the care curls need. L'Oréal reports that hair dries 37% faster when blow-dried compared with before application, based on instrumental testing.

At the same time, it provides heat protection up to 230°C and helps keep curls frizz-controlled, soft and shiny.

Think of it as the final step of your curl routine:

Style Your Curls → Spray Drying Accelerator → Diffuse → Faster Drying + Heat Protection + Frizz Control

Who Is It For?

Ideal for:

• Curly hair
• Coily hair
• Loose curls
• Tight curls
• Thick curls that take a long time to dry
• Anyone regularly using a diffuser
• Frizz-prone curls and coils
• Curls exposed to heat styling
• Anyone wanting to reduce blow-drying time
• Customers who want a lightweight finishing spray rather than another styling cream

Pair Me With

• L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Long Lasting Leave-In Moisturiser 200ml – provides long-lasting moisture and softness before drying.
• L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Curl Activator Jelly 250ml
• – enhances curl definition and helps control frizz before the drying step.
• L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Intensive Moisturizer Rich Mask 250ml – provides intensive hydration for very dry curls and coils.

How Can I Make Curly Hair Dry Faster With a Diffuser?

Apply your usual curl-care and styling products first, then use the Curl Expression Drying Accelerator as the final step before diffusing.

L'Oréal's instrumental testing found that curls dried 37% faster with blow-drying versus before application.

This makes it particularly useful for thick, dense or highly textured curls that normally require a long diffuser session.

What's the Best Heat Protectant for Curly Hair Before Diffusing?

A good heat protectant for curls should protect the fiber without disrupting the curl pattern or adding unnecessary heaviness.

Curl Expression Drying Accelerator provides verified heat protection up to 230°C while also controlling frizz and helping hair dry faster. Its ultra-fine spray format makes it easy to distribute over styled curls immediately before using a diffuser.

Will a Drying Accelerator Make My Curls Frizzy?

This one is specifically designed to do the opposite.

L'Oréal states that Curl Expression Drying Accelerator delivers 48-hour frizz protection while leaving curls soft and providing shine.

The key is to use it as the last finishing step after your curl-definition products rather than replacing your moisturizer or curl styler with it.

Curl expression the drying accelerator for each curly & coily hair. - L'Oréal Professionnel

Complete your normal Curl Expression care and styling routine.

As the last finishing step, spray evenly over curls and coils.

Hold the spray approximately 20cm away from the hair for even distribution.

Do not rinse.

Allow hair to air-dry or proceed with a diffuser.

For a moisture-and-definition focused routine:

1. Cleanse: Curl Expression Shampoo
2. Treat: Curl Expression Mask
3. Moisturize: Curl Expression Long Lasting Leave-In Moisturiser
4. Define: Curl Expression Curl Activator Jelly
5. Accelerate Drying: Curl Expression Drying Accelerator

L'Oréal officially positions the Drying Accelerator as the “Dry” step after the treatment and styling stages of its Curl Expression protocols.

Current official UK/EU formula:

Isobutane, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum / Fragrance.