I love these two products for curly hair.
Kevin Murphys Motion Lotion is not crunchy at all and leaves the hair soft!
http://kevinmurphy.com.au/product/motion-lotion/
Also, Catwalk Curls Rock curl amplifier. This gives amazing firm curls. You can actually form curls around your finger and let it sit and it will dry that way! You can put it in and let it air dry or diffuse it with a dryer and create so much curl! I've used this on clients for years and still love it!
http://www.catwalkbytigi.com/products/styling/curls-rock-amplifier/