Amos Professional Curling Essence 2X Review

At a Glance

• Made by Amos (Amore Pacific Group)
• Packaging Dimension: 20cm x 6.3cm x 4cm
• 150ml / 5.07 fl oz.
• Citrus green floral scent

Packaging & Design

The Amos curl cream arrives without a box, just the tube itself. It measures 20cm tall and 6.3cm wide, with a 4cm cap diameter, all in dark violet. The tube is completely opaque, so you can’t see the contents at all. At 150ml, it’s on the generous side for curl creams.

Like other Amos Professional products, this carries a number designation. The 04 indicates it’s from their styling range. For reference, Amos uses 01 for their basic skincare line, 02 for scalp care (hair loss and dandruff), 03 for hair clinic products (perm and color damage repair), 05 for protein treatments, and 06 for their men’s line.

The flip-top cap opens and closes easily, making the product straightforward to use. The 0.4cm opening dispenses product smoothly without requiring much pressure.

The tube plastic is rigid enough that it holds its shape even as you use the product, rather than deflating or collapsing. This matters more than you’d think. A crumpled tube sitting on a dresser looks untidy, whereas this one maintains its original shape and stays visually tidy throughout its use.

Texture & Consistency

The creamy essence formula spreads smoothly across your hand and glides on with a texture that’s thick yet fluid. But once it reaches your hair, distribution becomes oddly challenging. The lightweight texture doesn’t spread evenly, and wherever it first makes contact, a disproportionate amount sticks, leaving that section feeling crunchy. It doesn’t set hard like a wax, but clumping occurs, and you won’t get soft, flowing hair from it. Despite the apparently light formula, there’s a noticeable weight once it’s applied.

Amos claims minimal residue on hands, and while there isn’t much product left behind, what remains is sticky. This stickiness settles into the deep creases of your palms and around your knuckles, creating enough tackiness that washing your hands becomes necessary rather than optional.

The scent aligns with Amos’s description: citrus green floral with clear notes of green muguet and lily. It avoids feeling overly synthetic, which keeps things reasonably fresh when applied, and it fades fairly quickly rather than lingering. The profile sits neutral enough to work regardless of who’s using it.

Ingredients

The Amos Curling Essence takes a fairly conventional approach to curl definition. Dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane form the backbone, creating a smooth, protective coating on the hair shaft. These are non-water-soluble silicones, which means they deliver slip and shine effectively but accumulate over time. You’ll need a sulfate shampoo to clear them out properly.

The formula also includes Alcohol Denat, a short-chain alcohol that evaporates quickly during application but can pull moisture from the hair as it does. On healthy, resilient hair, this might not register. On dry or compromised hair, frequent use will likely amplify dryness and frizz rather than solve it. It’s a choice that prioritizes fast drying and a lightweight feel over long-term moisture retention.

Hold comes from film-forming polymers, specifically VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer and Acrylates/Steareth-20 Itaconate Copolymer. These create the structure needed to maintain curl definition throughout the day.

For conditioning, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein appears in the formula to reinforce hair strands, alongside Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract for moisture.

Fragrance and Red 33, an artificial colorant, round out the formula. Both are potential irritants for sensitive individuals, so if your scalp or skin reacts easily to fragrance or synthetic dyes, this is worth factoring in before committing to regular use.

Performance

I tested the Amos Professional Curling Essence across three scenarios: before blow drying, before using the Dyson 40mm Airwrap barrel, and after curling with a flat iron.

Working with 2a wavy hair without a perm, I used the Dyson 40mm barrel on 70% damp hair, then assessed results after an hour. Without product, curls formed unevenly and dropped quickly. With the Amos essence applied beforehand, curls held considerably more definition and formed with better uniformity.

You can see the crunchy texture mentioned earlier at the hair ends. We noticed that this clumping persists for nearly a full day before disappearing.

After creating waves with a flat iron and testing the product on dry hair, the contrast was clear. Before application, curls went in all directions with significant flyaways. Attempting to scrunch and shape them for photos proved futile as the hair simply wouldn’t cooperate. After application, curls gained bounce while strands grouped together more neatly, creating a defined, springy appearance.

Hold strength proved solid within a reasonable timeframe. Twelve hours on, curls remained reasonably defined. Many might expect curls to hold for up to two days, but the Amos doesn’t quite deliver on that front, but still considerably. That said, it holds better than most other Korean curl creams on the market.

Salons that use this product suggest dampening hair slightly with water or a light mist and scrunching when the hold begins to weaken, which does revive the curls.

The product page mentions aloe vera extract and a hair softening serum effect for shine and healthy hair. After testing across different application methods, these benefits weren’t evident. Curls held reasonably well over time, but hair actually appeared drier and more textured as hours passed.

One of our testers also experienced a single breakout over a month of use. While most had no issues, those prone to facial breakouts from hair products might want to proceed with caution.

Value for Money

The Amos Curling Essence offers good value for money. The scent won’t offend, curl definition is strong, and it keeps curls intact for around 12 hours. Where it struggles is with dry or damaged hair, where hold drops off, and it doesn’t add moisture. Still, it outperforms most Korean curl creams on the market, and the 150ml size is generous at this price point, which makes it a sensible purchase overall.

Who Is It For?

The Amos Professional Curling Essence suits:

• Those with hair that isn’t heavily damaged and who prioritize curl definition over moisture
• Anyone after a budget-friendly curl cream
• Those wanting bouncy, defined waves and curls

Amos Professional Curling Essence 2X: Verdict

The Amos Professional Curling Essence isn’t trying to be everything to everyone, and that clarity works in its favor. It holds curls. It does so reliably for around twelve hours (even for longer periods), with better staying power than most Korean curl creams currently available. At this price point, with 150ml in the tube, it represents solid value for what it delivers.

Hair gains bounce, clumps form for defined curls, and the hold remains consistent throughout a working day. The packaging is practical, the dispensing mechanism straightforward, and the scent fades quickly enough that it won’t clash with anything else you’re wearing.

Where it falls short is in moisture. Dry or damaged hair won’t find relief here. If anything, hair looked more textured and less hydrated as hours passed. The initial application also presents challenges—uneven distribution, temporary crunchiness, and a stickiness on hands that requires washing rather than a quick wipe. These aren’t dealbreakers, but they’re worth knowing about upfront.

For healthy hair that needs reliable curl definition without premium pricing, the Amos makes sense. It outperforms its category, and the tube size stretches further than most alternatives. Just understand what you’re getting: a styling product built around structure, not nourishment. If your hair is already in decent condition and curl longevity matters more than added moisture, this delivers on its actual purpose without pretending to do more.