diff --git a/nvm.sh b/nvm.sh
index 34dde16..d06bd51 100644
--- a/nvm.sh
+++ b/nvm.sh
@@ -225,6 +225,7 @@ nvm() {
 
       if ! nvm_has "curl"; then
         echo 'NVM Needs curl to proceed.' >&2;
+        return 1
       fi
 
       if [ $# -lt 2 ]; then