Comparison

NU vs The Curl Nation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NU

Discover a leading women's fashion brand with a strong design identity, operating internationally since 2002. Shop through their e-commerce platform to access their latest collections.

Highlights
  • International fashion brand
  • Designer apparel
  • E-commerce platform
  • Multiple store concepts
  • Global presence
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Uluslararası platformda ayrışan tasarım gücü ile başarı yakalayan NU kadın giyim markası, 2002 yılından beri 14 ülkede, 12 ana mağaza, 40'tan fazla konsept mağaza ve nu.com.tr e-ticaret platformu ile müşterilerine hizmet vermektedir.

About

The Curl Nation

Discover and shop a wide selection of curly hair products from international brands. Find the perfect items for your hair type, enjoy free consultations, and benefit from fast, reliable delivery.

Highlights
  • Shop curly hair products online
  • Wish list functionality
  • Book free consultations and styling lessons
  • Discover award-winning brands
  • Watch hair care tutorials
  • Pay in local currency
  • Fast and reliable delivery
Features
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Embrace your waves, curls & coils with The Curl Nation, your one stop destination for all your curly hair needs! As one-of-its kind of store, based in Kuwait, The Curl Nation has the biggest collection wavy, curly, coily hair products from best-selling international brands across the globe. No matter, what your hair type is, you will find the right product that suits your hair needs. Each of the brands we represent is hand-picked by us based on real user testimonies, thus ensuring the best of its kind delivered to our customers. These products made of natural ingredients and products that are free of harsh chemicals like Sulfate, Paraben, Silicones or Drying Alcohols. They are safe to use for Men, Women, Babies & Children. DOWNLOAD & UNLOCK THESE PERKS! - Shop all your favorite curly hair products from the comfort of your home. - Wish list - Book free consultation and styling lessons at our stores. - Discover the award-winning curly hair products from top-selling brands like Boucleme, Curl Keeper, Curly Ellie, Bounce Curl, Cantu, Shea Moisture, Jessicurl, Rizos Curls & more! - Watch ‘how to take care of your curly hair’ tutorials from curl experts to make your curly hair journey as easy as possible. - Pay in your local currency - Shop for the tried, tested & recommended curly hair products from your beloved celebrities embracing their natural wavy, curly, coily hair. - Enable notifications & be the first to know about our new launches, exclusive deals & curly hair tips. - Early bird access to special offers & exclusive events. Widest selection of brands Shop for the widest selection of Shampoos, Conditioners, Leave-in conditioners, Moisturizing Creams, Deep Conditioning Masks, Styling Gels, Hair Growth Oils, Scalp massagers, Microfiber Towels, Satin & Silk pillowcases, Detangling & Styling Brushes & much more! Shop by curated filters Seamless shopping experience allowing your shop by brands, product category, hair concerns, your favorite celebrities & ingredient specific. Free Consultation & Styling Lesson If you are new to curly hair journey and do not know where to start, you can book for a free consultation & styling lesson at our concept store in Salmiya. Free, Fast & reliable delivery Enjoy same day delivery in Kuwait for orders placed before 3pm. Fastest 2-4 days delivery for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan & much more destinations across the world. Free delivery starts as low as Kuwaiti Dinars 20 Click & Collect Shop online & collect your order from our fulfillment center located in the heart of the city in Mirqab. Shop from multiple locations With our stores, we are one step closer to you always. Walk in to one of our stores closer to you to pick your products on the go. Store locations below. Pay in your local currency Use your Visa & MasterCard debit or credit cards, Cash on Delivery, Apply Pay or Curl Reward points to pay. We also accept multiple currencies – KWD, AED, SAR, BHD, OMR, QAR & more Loyalty Program Sign up for our Curl Rewards loyalty program and start earning points even during the sale period. Your curl reward points can be redeemed for product vouchers, free products & delivery. # Find us at: - Website: www.curlnationkw.com - Instagram: @thecurlnation - Snapchat: @thecurlnation - Tik-Tok: @thecurlnation # Store Location: - Symphony Mall, Salmiya - Marina Mall, Salmiya - Manara Mall, Shuwaikh - Khiran Mall, Al Khiran At The Curl Nation, we believe in providing you with world-class customer experience. You can reach out to us on support@curlnationkw.com

Screenshots

NU4 screens
The Curl Nation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NU at 50% against The Curl Nation's 0%. NU also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). The Curl Nation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NU ships an update every 4 months, The Curl Nation monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NU versus The Curl Nation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNUThe Curl Nation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNU TEKSTIL VE KONFEKSIYON URUNLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETITHE CURL NATION GENERAL TRADING COMPANY W.L.L

Customer experience

NU

All ratings49 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

The Curl Nation

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

NU

No in-app purchases

None

The Curl Nation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NU free?
NU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Curl Nation free?
The Curl Nation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NU or The Curl Nation have ads?
NU shows ads; The Curl Nation does not.
Which is updated more often, NU or The Curl Nation?
NU ships an update every 4 months, and The Curl Nation monthly. Most recently, NU was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Curl Nation on November 3, 2026.

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