Lockenbox

What's in the box: A changing monthly selection of curly hair care products, such as cleansers, conditioners and styling products, drawn from the specialist brands the shop carries.

Lockenbox is a German online shop that focuses only on curly hair, and its subscription box is one part of a larger store. The box changes every month and you can buy it as a subscription or as a one-off purchase, so you can try it once before committing. There is also a separate trial box for newcomers. The shop stocks specialist brands such as Curlsmith, Fix My Curls, Curl Bites, Bounce Curl and Plush, along with tools like diffusers, satin caps, brushes and combs. If you are unsure what your hair needs, a curl quiz suggests products, and you can also shop by hair type: waves, curls or coils. Beyond products, the site runs a magazine, a loyalty club and a paid video course on curl care. The site shows a high average customer rating across a large number of reviews. The main drawbacks: the site does not explain in detail what goes into each month's box or how the selection is matched to your hair type. The busy homepage, full of flash sales and countdown timers, can also feel pushy. Overall it is a solid, focused option for curly haired shoppers in Germany who want to discover new products.