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Ouidad was one of the first lines (and salons”> to specialize in products for all types of curly hair. In a series of articles, I will be reviewing a lot of the products in the line. The first products I will be reviewing are the products in the Salon Series by Ouidad line. These are targeted solutions to help promote health hair and scalp and can be used by ALL hair types! The Ouidad.com website says “The Salon Series is a collection of innovative at home treatments utilizing unique naturally-derived ingredients inspired by professional services practiced at the renowned Ouidad Salon in New York City.”
Mediterranean Bay Leaf Hair & Scalp Treatment
$36, available at CurlMart
What they say: A light-textured exfoliating cream that helps clear scalp & follicles of buildup & residue to help promote healthy hair growth. Soothes and improves the condition of the scalp. Natural actives helps keep scalp clean and inspires healthier hair growth. Enriched with a botanical complex of Fennel Seed Extract to increase micro-circulation and oxygen flow to the root.Formulated without silicones, sulfates, parabens and waxes.
What I say: This is one of my Holy Grail products and has been since Ouidad debuted it a few years ago. I have been using it since the beginning of my hair growth journey and I truly think this little gem has helped my hair grow healthy! I use it twice a week and actually put it on my wet scalp before shampoo or co-wash. I gently massage it in and then add shampoo and let it sit there a while. It tingles a little bit which I believe lets me know it is working. My scalp feels clean, it helps remove product build up and I think the bay leaf oil, Bamboo extract plus vitamins E & B5 help encourage healthy hair growth. It can be a bit difficult to remove, but to me it is so worth it! One tube of this will last me more than six months, I use about a quarter each time.
OMEGA-3 Replenishing Hair Treatment
$18, available online here
What they say: A deeply hydrating, washout treatment that re-hydrates the hair shaft, restores and replenishes lost moisture and breathes new life into hair. Utilizing a potent blend of Omega fatty acids (Omega-3, 6 and 9″>, the formula helps restore the natural lipid barrier of the hair and fortifies its protective surface layer. Deeply hydrating, wash-out treatment breathes new life into hair. Made with our proprietary amino acid cocktail – including Flax Seed Oil, Passion Fruit Seed Oil and Acai Pulp Oil – the formula recreates the protective lipid barrier and re-hydrates the hair shaft, restoring and replenishing lost moisture. Formulated without silicones, sulfates, parabens and waxes.
What I say: This treatment is wonderful! When they say this “adds new life to the hair” they mean it. I love the smell, it reminds me of the lemonheads candies I enjoyed as a kid. Though this does work good alone, using it under a hair dryer or steamer makes it really incredible! The major thing I notice when I do this treatment is the SHINE! My hair looks so shiny and also feels very soft. This is a great product in my deep treatment arsenal and is excellent especially for color treated curls which are generally very dehydrated. It comes in a 6oz tube and for all my long, dry hair that barely gets me three uses. It can get pricey if I used this all the time, so that is the one drawback to this one.
Biotin Lightweight Reparative Hair Serum
$21, available online here
What they say: A potent, water-based leave-in serum infused with Biotin & a rich vitamin cocktail that strengthens hair strands & prevents breakage. Formulated without silicones, sulfates, parabens, and waxes.
What I say: I am a big fan of Biotin, I find it to be a great vitamin and ingredient to help hair health. This is another product that can get a bit pricey but a little goes a long way so that’s good! I massage this into my scalp almost every night and I like that it doesn’t build up or make my hair oily. I also will take a dropper worth of this and apply it to the front hairline pieces of my hair which are more damaged and weaker than the rest of my hair. Sometimes I massage a bit into the ends of my hair too. I find it helps with breakage and is another nice addition to my hair growth journey getting my hair to grow long and strong. Aside from Biotin, this magical elixir also contains silk amino acids, vitamins C, E & B5! This is a great product for hair that is chemically damaged in any way.
Mongongo Oil Multi-Use Hair Treatment
$36, available at CurlMart
What they say: This super-concentrated, multi-tasking serum is infused with Mongongo Oil, known as “hair food” in Zambia for its high vitamin E content and superb regenerating and antioxidant properties. With American Palm Seed Oil and Broccoli Seed Oil, the formula restructures hair as it deeply repairs damage to restore a healthy appearance to even the dullest locks. By forming a protective film over the hair fibers, hair is instantly more manageable and has a natural, healthy-looking luster. It coats hair to protect against UV rays and environmental aggressors to help defend against damage. Further, it protects hair from aggressive heat styling and helps speed up drying time.
What I say: This is not pure Mongongo Oil. It also has Broccoli Seed Oil, American Palm Seed Oil, Vitamin E and a few other ingredients, but it does not contain any silicones, parabens, fillers or any junk. This smells delicious-almost like a unique sweet fresh fruit. I like that this oil can protect hair from the sun, sometimes I will spray some in my hair if I will be out in the sun so as the oil is becoming a treatment it is also protecting my color. Sometimes I will seal my wet hair with this oil instead of argan oil and it does make an excellent sealer as it is not too heavy or greasy. A couple squirts of this on dry hair will also help add shine and help frizz. It is a nice multi-tasking oil blend.
To sum it up
I think the Ouidad Salon Series Treatments are all nice in their own way are are especially useful for hair types that are either damaged or looking to grow longer, stronger hair.
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Stay tuned soon for more Ouidad product review articles! See my recent product reviews here.
I play with so many products and love them, I am a product junkie at all but certain Living Proof Products have remained constant staples and holy grails in my routines for years now. Their products are high quality and unique. The brand was developed by MIT scientists and beauty experts who developed and patented new molecules for their hair care line! The products never have any sulfates, silicones, or oils and are all safe for color treated and chemically treated hair. Although they don’t have a specific “curly hair” line, myself as well as several friends find their products to perform extremely well on all our varieties of curls and waves. The products all have a pleasant, very light clean smell that is not offensive at all.
I will be reviewing a lot of the Living Proof products in categories in a series of articles. Here are some of my favorites from the Restore Line, which is my personal favorite from the brand. If you have hair that needs some sort of repair this is the line for you!
All of the Living Proof products contain the patented molecule OFPMA which create an thin, invisible shield around every hair strand. With this shield, “hair becomes healthier over time, hair is strengthened and protected from daily assaults like brushing and washing, hair balances the flow of moisture in and out of strands, so damaging moisture flux is controlled, hair fights off humidity, so frizz is stopped in its tracks, hair repels oil and dirt so it stays cleaner, longer and hair texture is polished into a smooth, glossy lustre” according to livingproof.com
The Restore Line
What Living Proof says: For dry and damaged hair. This line as a whole is said to help keep the hair cleaner longer and help break the cycle of damage. The Restore technology is clinically proven to make hair 20x stronger in just 14 days. And the longer you use it, the healthier your hair gets. The Restore line smoothes, corrects and protects from root-to-tip, making a damaged cuticle act like new. Hair is shinier, softer and stronger. Like virgin hair – never colored, heat styled or chemically processed.
What I say: This is my favorite line by Living Proof and where a lot of my holy grails live. My hair is dry and damaged and some of these products help to save it. As a whole the line truly helps my color treated hair remain healthy, soft and grow nice and long.
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Restore Treatment Mask
What Living Proof says: A powerful, deep, weightless conditioning treatment for dry, damaged hair that instantly heals and strengthens hair while adding softness and shine. Make dry, damaged hair 20x stronger with 95% less breakage, after just 1 use. Reduce damage by 95%. Restore moisture levels to that of healthy, undamaged hair and protect from future damage.
What I say: Those are some heavy claims to live up to. But let me tell you, this mask is INCREDIBLE!!! One of my top 2 holy grail masks. I have gotten several friends addicted to this mask as well. If you watch my empties videos on youtube, you see how many of these I go through because I love it so much. That being said, a little goes a long way and it truly is a tub of magic. I am never without at least two backups of this mask. If you color treat your hair especially, give this one a try. I always use it a few times after freshly getting color done and as a result my hair is growing healthy and long and not breaking off. Personally, I think this mask works better not using any heat than with which is weird because every other deep conditioner for me works better with. But it makes my hair easy to detangle, leaves it very soft, more defined, less frizz and added shine. It works well if I am short on time and can only leave it in for 5 minutes, but I usually try to leave it in even longer.
Restore Targeted Repair Cream
What Living Proof says: A leave-in treatment that provides an instant fix for split ends while preventing new ones. Contains Helps prevent 93% of new split ends, makes hair 50% stronger after just 1 use and helps smooth damaged hair cuticles act like new.
What I say: Unless I am testing other products, I use this almost ALWAYS after every single shower as well as the Prime, which you will read about soon. There’s one of these in my bathroom, one in my room and one at my boyfriend’s house. This is another holy grail product for me that I just can’t be without. The main thing I notice when I use this VS when I don’t is frizz. I have a significant amount of less frizz when I use this product on wet hair after shower. I apply it before applying any other gel or stylers. I also sometimes use this on dry hair, be it day 2 or 3 and it can help control any frizz that popped up, adds softness and shine. Because of the claims to help prevent split ends, I concentrate it on my ends especially. This is my favorite hair cream out there. I hope they do a super size soon.
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Restore Revitalizing Spray
What Living Proof says: A weightless heat and UV protectant spray that can be used on damp or dry hair. Helps to protect during heat styling for heat protection up to 450°, protect hair from UV rays for up to 24 hours plus provides shine, smoothness and polish.
What I say: I don’t use heat styling tools often at all, but when I do, even if it is just diffusing, I reach for this first to protect my hair. It can be used on wet or dry hair. It adds lots of shine and I like the protection. It’s lightweight and doesn’t weigh the hair down. Now that it is summer and I am outside and in the sun more, I always spray this on my hair before leaving this house so my color doesn’t fade in the sun. This hairspray has no hold so if you are looking for a hairspray with hold, there are other choices but this will not do that.
Restore Shampoo
What Living Proof says: A gentle shampoo for dry, damaged hair that when used as part of the Restore regimen, helps hair behave like it was never damaged at all after just 1 use. Helps to cleanse while helping restore moisture levels to that of healthy, undamaged hair, instantly restore damaged hair cuticles so they act like new and repel dirt and oil so you can shampoo & style less often for a healthier hair care routine.
What I say: This is one of my favorite shampoos. I have been using it weekly after going to the beach and it thoroughly removes all the salt water, sand, sunscreen and junk without stripping sulfates. It lathers a little bit and somehow detangles a lot of my hair! A SHAMPOO THAT HELPS DETANGLES?!? Crazy but I’ll take it. When I rinse this shampoo my hair is left oh so very soft. I love it. This is one shampoo where I have no fear of applying it roots to tips.
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Restore Conditioner
What Living Proof says: Tangle removing, softness restoring, shine renewing, strand healing. A moisture balancing conditioner for dry, damaged hair that when used as part of the Restore regimen, helps hair behave like it was never damaged at all after just 1 use. Helps to condition while helping restore moisture levels to that of healthy, undamaged hair, instantly restore damaged hair cuticles so they act like new and repel dirt and oil so you can wash and style less often for a healthier hair care routine.
What I say: Out of the whole restore line, I use this product the least but it’s not because it is a bad product. It is an excellent conditioner but because I only wash my hair 2 times a week usually, I use a mask each time and don’t need regular conditioner. This does make a very nice leave in and if I have an extra third wash I will use this as my conditioner. It makes detangling effortless and overall makes my hair feel healthy and soft.
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It was around Christmas 2012 and my boyfriend asked me what I wanted.
“I want the Huetiful Hair Steamer!” I pleaded asked. He was a bit confused as to why I didn’t want something like jewelry, but I have been eyeing that steamer for months prior. Fast forward to more than a year and a half later and this was one of the best Christmas presents I have ever received! It is absolutely worth it as a gift, or a splurge and your hair will be oh so thankful for it. So what exactly is it? What does it do?
The Huetiful Hair Steamer is an at home hair steaming device that will change your hair for the better.
Why use a steamer?
Using steam with your deep conditioning treatments, whether they are moisture or protein based will help the treatment work even better for your hair than they already do. It helps increase the moisture and hydration of the hair up to 5 times better than just using a conditioner alone. It also helps strengthen the hair by replenishing moisture lost to damage from keratin treatments, relaxers or overuse of heat tools. It also significantly reduces breakage and split ends caused by dry hair while improving manageability. The steamer is on a timer pre-set and will automatically shut off after a session is done. Sometimes I do add more water and do a double steam session if I have the time.Those are their words. So what are mine?
Because my hair is color treated and naturally super dry (thanks, genetics”> I try to use my steamer once a week. There are times I will do it once every other week but I usually don’t wait any longer than that between steam treatments. Based on your personal preferences and condition of your hair, you can steam even once a month and still gain the excellent benefits but the more you steam, of course the better! If you do color treat your hair, make sure to wait 10 days after you get your color done to steam or it is possible to lose some of your freshly color pigments in your hair. This also goes for any kind of heated deep treatment.
I also notice added shine, extra bounce and my strands feel softer.
From my first time using the steamer and every time after, the main benefit I notice is my 2c/3a curl definition always increases after the treatment.
I have been trying to grow my hair really long for a few years now and I think the addition of steam to my deep conditioners is helping to make my hair strong. The steamer also helps nutrients from deep conditioner penetrate to the scalp which can also help to promote hair growth.
How to Use It
For maximum benefits out of my Huetiful Hair Steamer on my long, thick waves, I like to apply my deep conditioner of choice in my hair section by section then combing out any tangles. After that I make 4 to 6 mini buns on the top of my head and clip them secure. This just helps the steam to penetrate my hair more evenly and effectively as opposed to just one big, thick bun. I also like the leave the ends of my hair out of the buns because they are the oldest so really need the most treatment they can get. During the winter, when the air is very dry, hair benefits from steamer treatments so much. Using the steamer helped my hair not be completely limp, dull and dryness this past brutally cold winter.
My steamer also came with the facial add on. I like using this also because not only is it relaxing but it keeps my skin soft, hydrated and helps open up my pores so when I use a clay mask after it really helps remove any impurities.If you are on the fence about whether the Huetiful Hair Steamer is worth it, jump over that fence! I think you will be pleased and it will attribute to many good hair days that to me, are priceless.
See what others in the curly community have to say about the Huetiful Steamer here. And if you’ve used it, remember to leave your review, too!
Though we love our curls and waves, sometimes we all want to change it up and go for a different look. If you are just starting to embrace your curls or recovering from some serious heat damage, I strongly suggest not straightening your hair for as long as possible. For example, when I embarked on my natural hair texture journey I didn’t straighten my hair for over 2 years to recover some health. However, once you get your hair nice and healthy straightening it occasional won’t cause THAT much damage- if it is done correctly. Here are some tips and things to consider when straightening your curls…
1. Do a deep treatment beforehand.
No matter how careful you will be, any kind of straightening with heat will inevitably cause some damage.
If your hair is not protein sensitive, now is a good time to use a mask with added proteins. Here are two of my current faves:
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This step is non-negotiable if you want your hair to remain healthy after straightening. The hot tools can burn your hair- just think of how they feel on your skin. I always work in sections, so I will spray each section with heat protector before applying heat. I like the Living Proof Restore Revitalizing Spray.
3. Decide if you want to blow-dry or flat iron.
We really don’t need to use both hot tools–that only doubles the damage and recovery time.
Blowdrying
If you are skilled enough, blow dry your hair with a round brush, section by section (don’t forget that heat protector”> and when you are done apply a little hair serum to help with frizz. Or go to the salon and have the professionals blow your hair out for you (this is my usual choice since I am terrible at blow drying and only wear my hair straight 1 or 2 times a year”>.
Flat ironing
If you want to use a flat iron instead, wash and condition your hair the night before and sleep with leave in conditioner in 2 loose braids or two big 2 strand twists. The next morning, take the flat iron and go over each section no more than twice, applying the heat protector before each and every pass. Make sure your hair has air dried completely before touching it with that flat iron. Sarah has an excellent flat ironing tutorial here.
4. Make your style last with dry shampoo.
In case your roots start getting oily, spray dry shampoo directly onto the scalp massage and comb through. I like the Klorane and Batiste Dry Shampoos. If the length of your hair becomes too oily too fast, you can also spray the dry shampoo down the lengths and comb it through to absorb some of the oil.
5. Don’t brush or touch your hair.
I am so guilty of this every time I straighten my hair It’s so soft and silky and I can actually run my fingers through it! But just because I could, doesn’t mean I should. Touching your hair too much when straight will make it oiler more quickly and can also lead to frizz. And over brushing can cause hair breakage, so please be careful.
6. Try straightening with no heat… (it’s possible!”>
If you want to straighten your hair with no heat damage at all, straighten it without heat! Using velcro rollers or large curl formers can get your hair pretty straight without the need of any blow dryers or flat irons at all. My friend Nora demonstrates how in this video tutorial.
7. Use a hair milk for extra nourishment.
Be careful not to use too much product or it might make the straightness start reverting back to your natural texture. I really love the SheaMoisture Extra Moisturizing Transitioning Milk for this purpose.
8. Lastly, deep condition again!
This will help replenish a lot of the moisture lost while your hair was straight and help to repair some of the straightening damage. Even better if you can use heat or steam with this deep treatment.
Enjoy the fun change but remember, straightening too often and using too much heat can permanently cause some damage and alter your curl pattern. So practice safe straightening!
Read my tips on maintaining long natural hair here!
First impression
The line of products smell tropical but not that perfumey, fake smell. Hints of pineapple and coconut, which are ideal for this season.
Cleansing Cream
Jessicurl says:
A gentle alternative to shampoo. Use Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream to wash your hair gently without leaving it stripped and straw-like. The super-moisturizing formula will make your hair soft, silky and wonderfully clean. Safe for color-treated hair.
I say:
This is a nice co-wash. It doesn’t really lather which I like. It is in my top favorite co-washes out there. My hair felt incredibly soft after, I might have been able to get away with no conditioner. It also cleansed my scalp and hair nicely. If you have especially dry hair, you should totally give this one a try.
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Gentle Lather Shampoo
Jessicurl says:
Gentle Lather Shampoo creates a creamy, luxurious lather without leaving your hair dry after use. It’s not as moisturizing as our Hair Cleansing Cream and won’t weigh down finer hair. If you’ve found that Hair Cleansing Cream is too much moisture for you, then you’ll really like Gentle Lather Shampoo. Those of you who love Hair Cleansing Cream for regular use will appreciate GLS as an alternative to harsher clarifying shampoos. It also makes a great face and body wash!
I say:
This is a nice sulfate free shampoo. It had low lather and left my hair feeling really clean! My hair still had that “I need conditioner” feel after it, but it did not feel stripped. I tried it as a body wash too and as a body wash it left my skin feeling incredibly soft. I think I actually like it even better as a body wash than a shampoo!
A note about the Jessicurl Conditioners:
I was comparing the Aloeba and Too Shea! conditioner and they both have the extact same excellent herbs and extracts for hair health. The Aloeba has coconut oil and no shea butter where the Too Shea! has added shea butter in it.
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Aloeba Daily Conditioner
Jessicurl says:
Adding moisture to curly hair is a tricky practice –some curls need a good dose of moisture, but are at risk of their hair getting weighed down. This conditioner uses coconut, jojoba and avocado oils to moisturize the hair without being too heavy. The added benefit of a variety of herbs and spices makes this a truly fabulous conditioner.
I say:
If you have fine hair that gets weighed down easily, you will really like this conditioner as it doesn’t seem to weight hair down. It worked okay on my hair, but since my hair is so dry it prefers the heavier stuff.
Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner
Jessicurl says:
This thick conditioner uses shea butter for its moisturizing properties, adding great softness to super dry hair. It also utilizes the beneficial properties of 14 different herbs and spices. Good for daily use for those with thick, dry hair, but might be too heavy for hair that gets weighed down easily.I say:
I say:
This is a great conditioner and also makes a nice leave in. It is one of my favorites to use as a leave in, I notice nice curl definition with it. It made detangling easy which I appreciated. No complaints at all, a five star conditioner.
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Deep Conditioning Treatment
Jessicurl says:
Deep conditioning treatments with heat really moisturize and strengthen the hair, and they’re just plain fun to do. This treatment works best with a plastic cap and left on for 20 minutes. This thick conditioner uses cocoa butter and shea butter to add some serious moisture to your hair. Great for all Hair Types!
I say:
This is one of my favorite moisturizing deep treatments. It is protein free so this is a good pick if your hair is protein sensitive. As they say, I find this treatment really does work excellent when used with heat or steam. Aside from leaving my hair super soft, I like that this has ingredients such as Nettle, Rosemary, Bay Leaf, and Peppermint which can also help promote hair growth. In the winter, I also like to sometimes use a little of this as a leave in as well. It could weigh certain hair types down immediately after use, but it is still worth it because of all the greatness you are putting into your hair with it! My one critique of this product is that it is so super thick, I think it should be in a tub instead of a bottle. It can be hard to get out, but it’s worth it! I usually cut the bottle open and move the contents into a jar.
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Awe Inspiraling Spray
Jessicurl says:
A natural, mid-day spray designed to add oomph to droopy curls. Gives curls a boost when they need a little help making it through. Also good to use on bed head or after a workout.
I say:
This is one of my favorite refresher sprays of all time! It is very lightweight and the Magnesium Sulfate inside really helps to re-encourage my curl formation. The Aloe and Jojoba Oil inside helps to give my hair some moisture. I’ve been able to skip countless washings thanks to this product. I do usually follow it up with a silicone free serum to further help frizz.
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Stimulating Scalp Massage Oil
Jessicurl says:
This potent potion is chock full of herbs and essential oils known for their hair-growth properties. While it won’t re-grow hair on a bald head, it can encourage healthy hair growth for people who still have hair. It also has the added benefit of making dry hair very soft.
I say:
A fantastic hair growth oil. I like to keep this in my hair growth oil rotation regularly and would apply it at night, on night’s before I know I will wash my hair the next morning (so 2-3 times a week”> It smells nice and minty, and a little goes a long way. Because a main ingredient is coconut oil, it can solidify in colder weather but I will take some in a bowl and warm it up in my hands and then massage in my scalp. There are just so many great essential oils in here including Peppermint, Basil, Horsetail, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Nettle and Marshmallow Root just to name a few! I like that there are no fillers or junk, this is a bottle of straight up good for your scalp hair growth ingredients!
Oil Blend for Softer Hair
Jessicurl says:
Smooth a few drops of oil through wet or dry hair to add softness and shine.
I say:
A nice multi-tasker, great to bring on trips! This bottle is 3 simple ingredients: Avocado, Jojoba and Coconut oils. I can use a small amount on day 2 or 3 hair and it will calm down any puff and help with frizz, add some to any conditioner to give it some extra “ooomph” or sleep with some through the lengths of my hair as a great overnight pre-poo treatment. If you do sleep with it in your hair, make sure you wrap your hair in a bonnet or towel so it does not get on your pillow. You can also use this on your body for soft skin.
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Spiralicious Gel
Jessicurl says:
Spiralicious is much thicker than Confident Coils and very gel-like in consistency but does not flake in the hair like many gels can. While it can dry crunchy, that initial crunch scrunches out really easily, leaving the hair very soft to the touch, but the curls hold up all day. No ramen-noodle curls here! One of the best parts about it is the frizz control. Seriously people, the frizz control on this stuff is NO JOKE! Spiralicious will provide you with fabulous hold and frizz control but without giving you “helmet head.” It’s pretty awesome.
I say:
A HOLY GRAIL PRODUCT. I have been obsessed with this since it was released in Fall of 2013. It is one of my top 2 favorite hair styler gels of all time and without a doubt, my favorite product in the entire Jessicurl line. If you watch any of my youtube videos, chances are you probably heard me rave about this more than once. It is a product I will reach for if I need to be guaranteed a great hair day without let down. It is firm hold with no crunch, it is not sticky. Spiralicious increases my curl definition, my frizz is virtually ALL GONE and it also provides some nice shine. Sometimes I can get up to Day 5 (FIVE!”> hair with this gel, which is incredible! I can use it on it’s own or over other stylers like creams or mousses and it does play well with others.
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If you are looking for an effective and inexpensive deep conditioner for your hair, head on over to your local supermarket and pick up a container of Yogurt! You want to get yogurt that is plain, non-flavored and with no added fruit. Regular yogurt is great for moisture but if you want a protein treatment also, pick up a container of Greek Yogurt which has double the protein as a container of regular!
Benefits
Check out the benefits of what deep conditioning with yogurt can do:
- leaves hair feeling soft
- adds extra shine
- provides extra moisture/replaces moisture in moisture lost hair
- makes hair easier to detangle
- helps fight frizz in warm, humid months
- repair chemically processed and damaged hair (Greek Yogurt”>
- can promote hair growth due to the zinc and lactic acid when massaged into scalp
Directions
- After cleansing your hair, take your desired amount of yogurt and massage it through the lengths of your hair section by section.
- You can leave it on anywhere from 20 minutes up to an hour.
- Rinse the yogurt out of your hair with warm water and style as usual. Enjoy hair that is more moisturized and manageable!
- Feel free to mix some other ingredients your hair loves such as coconut oil, aloe vera juice, apple cider vinegar or shea butter in with the yogurt to amp up the moisture and healing powers of the deep treatment.
If you have any leftover yogurt and don’t want to eat it, you can also use it as a hydrating face mask too! Just apply it on the skin, let it sit for 10 minutes, rinse and follow up with your favorite moisturizer.
Yogurt really is a great product that is not only good for you (and delicious”> when eaten, but works so well when applied to hair and skin too!
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SheaMoisture has been one of my favorite hair care lines for a while now.
I love that their products are natural, affordable, always sulfate, silicone, paraben and cruelty free. I enjoy many products from all different lines from them and as soon as I got word that there would be a new line specifically for wavy, curly frizzy hair I was beyond excited!! That describes my hair exactly. Then, when I found out this line was infused with ingredients such as monoi oil, keratin, peptides and botanicals I got even more excited. Because my hair is color treated it loves some protein from the keratin!
The new Smooth & Repair line features Tahitian Noni & Monoi. This line was created by demand for people who use heat appliances (diffuser, flat iron, etc”>, who like the option of wearing their hair curly and straight without permanently changing their hair texture, or for anybody who wants nice hair products to smooth frizz and tame their hair! Let me repeat- this line is not ONLY if you want your hair straight. Us Curly Wavies can use these products to help the frizz and manageability of our hair in it’s naturally beauty state!
Smell wise, this line is my favorite scent of items from SheaMoisture. The scents is a soft floral that is not at all overpowering and very subtle.
Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair Conditioning Shampoo
SheaMoisture says:
Control frizz, smooth and cleanse. This low-lather shampoo gently cleanses and conditions hair while replacing lost moisture. Certified Organic Shea Butter, revitalizing Tahitian Noni and Monoi Oil, blended with Keratin, Peptides, and Botanical Extracts strengthen and condition frizzy, flyaway hair. Active strengthening ingredients help smooth rough, uneven textures and control frizz.
I say:
Truthfully, I have a fear of shampoos–I don’t like them to lather, they usually dry my hair out and I avoid sulfates at all costs since they are bad for frizz and my color. This shampoo said it is sulfate free and color safe. The directions say to massage in for at least 30 seconds so the ingredients can get into the scalp and help promote hair growth and that is what I’ve been doing. I am completely in love with this shampoo! It has a runny yet smooth consistency and barely lathers. When I rinse, my hair feels moisturized and clean- yay! This shampoo reminds me a lot of the shampoo from the Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo.
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Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair Rinse-out Conditioner
SheaMoisture Says:
Control frizz, Hydrate and Protect. This rinse out conditioner instantly hydrates and detangles, while fortifying and protecting hair against high heat styling. Certified organic Shea Butter, revitalizing Tahitian Noni and Monoi Oil blended with Keratin, Peptides and Botanical Extracts hydrate and strengthen hair, while nourishing the scalp to help support healthy hair renewal. Active straightening ingredients help smooth rough, uneven textures and control frizz.
I say:
When I saw straightening ingredients at first I panicked. I don’t want my hair straight!. I contacted SheaMoisture and they reassured me that “the conditioner and line is for any wo/man, regardless of race or ethnicity, with wavy, curly or frizzy hair who wants a daily rinse-out conditioner to nourish, moisturize and detangle while eliminating frizz and improving manageability.” Okay good. it won’t ruin my curls. This conditioner has great slip. My hair is color treated, frizzy and genetically dry. I usually use a deep treatment (not with heat every time”> each time I wash my hair, which is twice a week. So when I replaced my deep treatment with this, it wasn’t heavy enough for my hair- it dried fluffier then I would have liked it to. But it did detangle nicely. That being said, this has been my new leave in conditioner and I am OBSESSED! For the same reason I use deep treatments as normal conditioners, I use normal conditioners as my leave ins. It left my hair soft, shiny and I did notice less frizz.
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Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair Nourishing Hair Masque
SheaMoisture says:
Control frizz, re-hydrate and heal. Our intensive treatment deep conditions and infuses hair with a powerful dose of moisture. Certified organic Shea Butter, revitalizing Tahitian Noni, Monoi Oil blended with Keratin, Peptides and Botanical Extracts hydrate, strengthen and repair frizzy, flyaway hair. Helps smooth hair cuticle, controlling frizz and maintaining straight styles.
I say:
LOVE. OBSESSED. AMAZING. This masque is made to give your hair moisture and boy does it ever. The directions on the jar mentioned this masque works especially well with a steamer as the moist heat will add to the masque’s hydration. So the first time I used it I sat under my hair steamer and WOW. My hair was beyond soft and curls were popped ever so nicely! I also used it without steam (just hung out with a plastic shower cap on my head for a half hour”> and it left my hair soft and lovely once again. I will be keeping this masque in my rotation for the foreseeable future because I love the results.
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Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair Hair & Scalp Weekly Therapy
SheaMoisture says:
Control Frizz, Re-hydrate and heal. This ultra-nourishing treatment is the secret to healthy, shiny hair. It works to soothe, hydrate and provide antioxidant benefits to the scalp, which promote healthy hair renewal and growth. Certified organic Shea Butter, revitalizing Tahitian Noni and Monoi blended with Keratin, Peptides and Botanical Extracts nourish, repair and protect distressed hair fibers. Hair looks thicks and fuller over time.
I say:
The directions say you can use this as a pre-poo treatment, but when I talked to the folks at SheaMoisture, they said this can also be used as a deep treatment and it will protect against the damaging effects of heat styling. I tried it both ways and it worked really nice both ways but I prefer to use it as a deep treatment. I do usually pre poo my hair with coconut oil the night before and sleep with it on. The main difference between this and the masque is that this is a protein treatment to restore the hair and the masque is all moisture, moisture, moisture. So it is good to incorporate both treatments in your hair regimen. I also like using this treatment with my steamer or heat and find it to not be hard protein treatment (meaning it does not leave my hair stiff or brittle”> I was nervous there was only a 4oz bottle and my hair drinks conditioning products like there is no tomorrow but a little goes a long way! I can get 3 uses out of the 4oz bottle where as other brands 4oz will barely last me 2 times.
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Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair High Shine Glosser
SheaMoisture says:
Control frizz, smooth and shine. This lightweight oil glosser instantly adds high shine, without silicone. Formulated with certified organic Shea Butter, revitalizing Tahitian Noni and precious Monoi, Argan and Apricot Oils to help strengthen and smooth hair. Helps control frizz for a sleek finish.
I say:
This product in particular I was so excited to try out because it is a personal pet peeve on mine to see “serums” or “oil blends” on the shelves where the first ingredients are some kind of non water soluble silicones. So the fact I had a lightweight silicone free glosser really did excite me. It is lightweight- I tried sealing my wet hair with this instead of the pure argan oil I am used to using and it was a bit too light for that. However, once my hair completely dries I like to use a couple squirts to add some shine and help tame frizz. It is wonderful for putting shine back into second and third day hair.
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Summary
So overall I am beyond impressed with this line! I also have to say, though I usually prefer to air dry my hair, I also used this line and diffused my hair several times and I notice a decrease in frizz and fluff when I use these products before hand. I think using the rinse out conditioner as a leave in particularly does it.
These products have been consistently in my hair product rotation since January and I plan on keeping them there!
The first rule of curly hair is shampoo. The second rule of curly hair is shampoo less. You get the picture.
But how exactly do we go 3, 4 or 5 days in between washes while maintaining a clean scalp and hair? The answer is dry shampoo. Dry shampoo is an essential hair product to help us go longer between washings. It leaves the hair and scalp feeling clean and refreshed without using any water.
If you’ve ever sprayed dry shampoo into your hair and were left with confusing results and a white tint to your hair, you probably weren’t using it correctly. Here is how to use dry shampoo to revive curly and wavy hair.
How to Use It
- Shake the can.
- Hold the dry shampoo about 6 inches away from scalp.
- Spray down the part from the hairline to the nape of the neck.
- Repeat this 3-4 times on the left side and 3-4 times on the right side, about every inch or so.
- Massage it in using the pads of your fingers, not your nails (as this can scratch your scalp”> for around 5 minutes. Continue this until the shampoo feels completely absorbed. The scalp massage will also increase blood circulation and help encourage growth.
- You can spray the dry shampoo down the length. Try not to go overboard because dry shampoo can be drying.
- Do not comb the dry shampoo into your hair! This will disrupt your curl pattern and can also leave to tangles.
- Rather, take the hair in sections and twist it around each other so the dry shampoo absorbs whatever oil or styling product there is.
- Untwist the hair and fluff it out a bit. You can scrunch a little after to re-encourage curl formation.
- If your hair now looks too dry or fluffy, put a drop of silicone free serum in it to add some shine back.
Here are a few of our favorite dry shampoos:
DevaCurl No-poo Quick Cleanser, Oribe Dry Texturizing Hair Spray, Suave Keratin Infusion Dry Shampoo, Baptiste Dry Shampoo. Or you can always DIY your own!
MORE: Top 15 Dry Shampoos
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Watch my video tutorial for reviving your curly-wavy hair with dry shampoo.
Having dry curly wavy hair, not washing every day makes the biggest difference in the world. At this point, my day 2 and day 3 hair actually look even better than day 1! But going to sleep at night is risky- I toss and turn and I think I fight epic battles in my dreams, because I used to wake up with hair that would give Medusa a run for her money. Not anymore, though! This is how I prep my hair at night time.
Nighttime Hair Routine
Pineapple
If my hair is looking and feeling particularly dry I will spray it, focusing on the ends with a moisturizing spray. My favorites to use are Devacurl Set It Free or the SheaMoisure Yucca & Baobob Thickening Mist. I let this sit 5-10 minutes before the next steps.
I gather all my hair into a super high Pebbles Flintstone like ponytail, otherwise known as a pineapple. I use a thick 80s like scrunchie to gently hold the hair in place.
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Tuck the Ends
I gently wrap the hair around itself and tuck the ends inside the scrunchie.
Cover Up
Now I place a satin bonnet on my head. I got mine at Walgreen’s. For added security I also sleep with a satin pillowcase. There have been nights where the bonnet does come off my hair mid sleep somehow.
Double Up
I find sleeping with a satin bonnet, on a satin pillowcase (or both”> makes a difference with the amount of frizz I wake up to. It also helps prevents facial wrinkles.
Let it All Out
The next morning, I let my hair down and shake it out a bit. I usually use a refresher spray (Jessicurl Awe Inspiraling Spray is my current favorite”> and my Q-Redew to help make any waves that might have got a bit too stretched out reform. If needed, I’ll follow up with a silicone free serum for some extra shine.
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Oyin Handmade is a natural line for the hair and body that does not contain any petroleum, mineral oil, sulfates, silicones, parabens or fillers. They contain a lot of good for your hair, nourishing ingredients. Most, if not all, of their products contain honey. In fact, the word “Oyin” is the Yoruba name for honey. These products are handmade in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. I have blonde, color-treated Type 2C hair and this is how the products worked on my hair.
Whipped Pudding
Oyin says:
“This rich, dense, shea-butter-based moisturizing cream is Oyin’s first product. It’s a mixture of rich botanical butters & oils like shea butter, cocoa butter, and castor oil; blended with plenty of aloe vera gel and pure water for lightness & penetration. The result is superior, rich, penetrating moisture in an all-purpose, head-to-toe product.”
I say:
This is my favorite product of the whole Oyin line and is extremely versatile. First the smell. It smells like straight up chocolate milk!! Absolutely delicious. I like to use it as a leave in conditioner under any gel on wet hair. It makes my hair frizz free and gives added bounce to my curls this way. I find it to be super duper moisturizing but not greasy. I also like to apply it to days 2 or 3 hair, concentrating on the ends to add much needed moisture back to my hair. It works especially well in the Winter. I have also applied this if my hair is thrown up in a ponytail or bun for extra moisturization again and have slept with it in as a pre poo treatment. No matter which way I used this product, I got good results. It may be heavy for fine, thinner haired curlies but I think it is a must try if your hair is dry!
Read reviews & buy it here.
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Honey Wash
Oyin says:
For this all-purpose, luxurious cleansing product, we add a generous dollop of honey’s golden goodness to pure, organic castille soap . . . swirl in organic aloe vera gel and add a few drops of skin-loving oils like jojoba and walnut seed. Head to toe, HoneyWash is a smoothly lathering, moisturizing mild wash for skin, hair, face, or body. Results? Silky smooth skin, smoothly clean hair, happy delicious self.
I say:
Smell wise, this is my least favorite scent in the line. It smells like a weird mix of honey and I don’t know what else. As a body wash, it left my skin very soft. This product is very, very runny, water and thin in consistency. My hair and scalp felt clean but not squeaky clean which is okay. I still had to follow up with conditioner. This isn’t a bad product, but it didn’t wow me either.
Read reviews & buy it here.
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Honey Hemp Conditioner
Oyin says:
“A penetrating, detangling, seriously softening multipurpose conditioner, enriched with aloe vera gel, hemp oil, honey, and just a touch of hydrolyzed silk protein. (this is not your high protein rebuilding conditioner; we use just enough to make it silky ;o”> HH has got great detangling slip and serious moisturizing power. It rinses cleanly and also makes a nice pre-shampoo deep conditioning treatment. (add oil or extra honey for superior DC power!”> It can even be used as a creamy, nourishing leave-in!”
I say:
This is a really fantastic conditioner, my hair drank it right up! The smell grew on me after a while. It smells like a sweet honey. When I use this as a conditioner, I left a lot of it in on my ends. It made detangling so easy! It feels like a lotion- not too thick or not too thin. It helped with my frizz, added shine and I like that it contained omega fatty acids to help repair and moisturize my dry hair. I’m on the fence with repurchasing this one. As well as it did work for me, sadly I noticed my hair starting to get brassy. If you don’t suffer from that brassy issue though, you totally might want to give this one a try!
Read reviews & buy it here.
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Shine & Define Serum
Oyin says:
Designed to be nourishing, light & non-greasy, this soft creamy serum contains herbal infusions, pure Aloe Vera, flax seed extract, nutritive sea vegetables, shea butter, and more. It’s like a smoothie for your hair!
I say:
This might be on my holy grail list if I was allowed to wear it. The scent of this, which to me was light and fruity-herbally, had something in it to trigger my boyfriend’s allergies so bad it made his eyes tear. Because of that I don’t use the product (hey Oyin- make a scent free version?!”> That being said, when I did try it, it performed incredibly well on dry hair. I love silicone free serums. It has soft hold and I can’t use it alone but it worked the best on dry, second or third day hair. It added shine, helped frizz and also increased the curl definition. This serum is pretty thick, but thinner in consistency in comparison with the Whipped Pudding. A little goes a long way and on wet hair it was a bit too greasy for me.
Read reviews & buy it here.
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Hair Dew
Oyin says:
This creamy, conditioning leave-in is light enough for every day. It’s great on ‘naked’ hair immediately after a cleanse, or as a way to reinvigorate tired hair all the way through your hair care cycle. Looking for a product to wake up and moisturize your second-day hair? Looking for a way to make your hair pliable enough to re-style without a full rinse? Just want to refresh your coils and curls and give them a shot of moisture before sealing? This leave-in is your answer! Plays well with other Oyin leave-ins and stylers.
I say:
The smell is delicious. Like burnt sugar with vanilla undertones. I didn’t like this as a leave in conditioner on wet hair. It wasn’t moisturizing enough for that purpose for me. It also formed white clumps when used under my gel on white hair, but they disappeared once dry. However, this is another nice product for dry day 2 and day 3 hair for me. It helped take away any frizz that may have sprouted and added bounciness back to my hair where it went limp. This is even thinner in consistency than the Shine & Define. I was surprised I don’t like this more than I do, as it contains two of my hair’s favorite ingredients- aloe vera juice and coconut oil. I don’t think there is much wrong with this, but there is other stuff I like better to justify a repurchase. However, if your hair really likes lighter weight products, this might wind up on your Holy Grail list.
Read reviews & buy it here.
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“The Juices” Nourishing Herbal Leave Ins
Oyin says:
“Our nourishing herbal leave-in tonics have been our most popular products since we first introduced “Greg Juice,” the original citrus-herbal version, in 2004. Now available in three unique scents, this oil-free mixture of vegetable moisturizers and herbal essences remains hugely popular among people with many different hair types and needs!”
I say:
I haven’t yet tried the Frank Juice so I can’t comment on that one, but both Greg Juice and Juices & Berries smell AMAZING! Juices & Berries remind me of the red, white and blue rocket popsicles I used to get off the ice cream truck as a kid. Greg Juice smells like herbal citrus. I love these as second and third day hair refreshers. I would place them in my “Top 5 Favorite Refresher Sprays” category. The thing I notice the most with them is how they add spring back to my curls. It also helped with frizz and add life back to my dry hair. I found these to be extremely lightweight. I also like that these have a lot of hair growth herbs inside such at nettle, lavender, and chamomile. If your hair isn’t too thick or too dry you also might like them as a light leave in.
Read reviews & buy them here.
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The Sugar Pomades
Oyin says:
“Does your hair love oils? Our “Sugar” Pomades are nourishing all-vegetable pomade and styling products named after the uniquely sweet, translucent, and fragrant quality of warm, homemade caramel.”
I say:
Both smell yummy. The Burnt Sugar Pomade really smells like burnt sugar. It reminds me of caramel-vanilla. The Sugar Berries Pomade smells deliciously fruity like the Juices & Berries spray. I kind of love how they both smell so much they’ve been doubling as hand moisturizers just so I can continuously get the scents. These have great ingredients and are very, very thick. The consistency reminds me a lot of coconut oil. A little goes a long, long way. A jar is going to last a while! They are way too heavy for my wet hair but I like them on dry hair applying on my ends to form a temporary split end mender and also if I wear my hair back, they made nice edge tamers. If I am going out for the night, sometimes I will take very little and run it through all of my hair to help frizz and insure my hair for the night. I most likely would repurchase, that is if I could ever get to the bottom of my jar.
Read reviews & buy them here.
Summary
When I started really learning about hair products that treat my hair while styling and really moisturizing it, Oyin Handmade was one of the first lines I tried. I find these products to be excellent quality but the reason I will not repurchase some of them is because being a light blonde, too much honey can result in unwanted brassiness and added warmth in my hair color. But if you don’t have lighter hair, they are completely worth trying out!
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Briogeo is a Natural Hair Care Company that contain pure, premium and natural ingredients that help to enhance all hair textures. These products are always made in the USA and are at least 95% natural, containing no sulfates, parabens, silicones, or anything icky but do include blends of natural plant and fruit extracts, oils, antioxidants and vitamins to really have you notice a difference in your hair.
Being a product junkie who really likes more natural stuff and doesn’t like sulfates or non water soluble silicones, I was super excited to give this line a try.
Something else I really appreciate about this company is that they are eco-friendly! All of their bottles contain at least 25% post consumer recycled plastics. And by the way, a little goes a long way with all these products so the bottles will last and they all smell INCREDIBLE- very fresh and delicious!!
[quote cite=”The treatment mask is now my newest obsession. Seriously- it’s holy grail status!!”][/quote]Be Gentle, Be Kind Cleansing Shampoo
The label says: “A sulfate-free cleanser for all hair types. Richly cleanse and refresh your scalp and hair with Be Gentle, Be Kind™ sulfate-free shampoo. This award winning shampoo is fortified with green tea antioxidants, nourishing and shine-enhancing bamboo & palm extracts, soothing aloe, and vitamins B5 & E to give your hair the healthy boost needed to look its best. Naturally-derived cleansers leave your hair soft, clean, and manageable. Cleanse your hair with love — Be Gentle, Be Kind.”
I say: It had a little lather which is perfect.
Too much lather I associate with sulfates and it scares me. This shampoo left my hair feeling nice and clean, but not squeaky clean or stripped. It didn’t leave my hair feeling dry but it had that feeling where I still needed to follow up with a good conditioner after. So to me this is nice, true shampoo product as opposed to a cleansing conditioner. I think it is a great alternative to more harsh, clarifying shampoos. I like to use it once a week to 2 weeks to really get rid of build-up. Bonus is I think using this helps my blonde become less brassy.
Blossom & Bloom Volumizing Conditioner
The label says: “Thickening and volumizing conditioner for fine to limp hair. Enhance your hair’s volume and thickness with Blossom & Bloom™ conditioner. This powerhouse conditioner is fortified with plumping collagen, thickening building-block vitamins B5 & biotin, hair follicle stimulating ginseng, and shine boosting argan & sweet almond oil. Maltodextrin (yeah, sugar!”> coats and separates each strand to increase the volume and fullness of the hair without sticky or stiff after effects. Leave thin & limp hair behind as you Blossom & Bloom!
I say: Truth be told, I don’t necessary look for or need products that promise me volume. However what attracted me to this conditioner was how so many ingredients in here are great to feed my hair! I actually mixed this in with the Don’t Despair, Repair Mask and I felt this product contributed to a crazy amount of shine! I think this conditioner would be wonderful for very fine and thin haired curlies (and all hair types”> who get nervous about conditioners weighing their hair down. It did not feel heavy or thick at all, but still did a nice job conditioning. I wouldn’t repurchase this and not because I think it is a bad product, but because I am in love with the mask and other conditioner from Briogeo that suit my hair a bit better.
Curl Charisma Curl Defining Conditioner
The label says: “Hydrating curl definer for curly to wavy hair.
Define, de-frizz, and enhance your curls with Curl Charisma™ conditioner, specially formulated for curly to wavy tresses. This super-conditioner is fortified with frizz-deterring rice amino acids, ultra-hydrating rosehip & sweet almond oil, moisturizing shea, and shine-boosting rosehip oil. Mollis leaf and tomato fruit extract help to ensure consistent curl formation and highlight the texture and form of each curl, boosting the vibrancy and liveliness of your hair. Treat your curls to naturally-enhancing performance ingredients that bring out your own Curl Charisma!”
I say: First off, I think it is so cool there is tomato in this conditioner! I never heard of tomato being used in a hair product before but I learned on Briogeo’s site that it is good to help encourage curl formation and has nourishing & conditioning properties. This conditioner is AMAZING!! I never want to be without it now. It is a multi-tasking product for me. My hair is curly wavy, color treated and genetically super dry. I usually deep condition every time I wash and regular conditioners are just not heavy or moisturizing enough for my long locks. Well this isn’t an ordinary conditioner, this is something special. For something not considered a hair mask or treatment, it is nice and thick and treatment like. I used it after cleansing and styled as usual and it performed so well!! Made detangling effortless. It is very moisturizing, added shine and increased my curl definition.
What also made me happy is this conditioner made a nice noticeable difference in my frizz! Especially now that the weather is becoming hotter and more humid, frizz becomes a big issue for me. It didn’t take 100% of my frizz away (nothing short of a miracle can”> but it reduced it A LOT. My favorite way to use this as a leave in conditioner after washing, because just like when I used it as a regular conditioner, I find it really does help my curl definition and helped my frizz factor. I also sometimes will mix it water or aloe vera juice and use it as a second or third day refresher. I picked that tip up on one of Briogeo’s social media outlets and love it. It helps my curls re-pop and calms my hair down. This is an absolute repurchase!
Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask
The label says: “Repairing mask for dry, damaged, or chemically-treated hair. Repair and treat dry, damaged and/or breaking hair with Don’t Despair, Repair!™ deep conditioning mask. Fortified with ultra-hydrating avocado, sweet almond & argan oils, strengthening keratin protein, power-conditioning rosehip oil, soothing aloe, and super hair-essential vitamins B5, D, A, E and biotin. This unique complex of targeted ingredients helps increase hair elasticity and moisture to prevent breakage, promotes healthy shine and luster, and replenishes strength. From hot tools to chemical treatments, we can all use some hair TLC, so Don’t Despair, Repair!”
I say: HOLY GRAIL. If you told me I can only use one mask or conditioner for the rest of my entire life and this was the one, I would be okay with it. I just can’t get enough of this mask. After trying it out I realized I never want to be without it and currently have multiple back-ups in my stash. Yes, it is THAT good! As much as I enjoy the other products, this is my favorite product by Briogeo and one of my favorite hair treatment masks EVER. I have been using it once a week, and sometimes twice for about two months now. Using this mask I feel I have a safety net to have good hair days, even if I experiment with different styling products afterwards.
I can leave this on 5 minutes or I can leave this on an hour. Of course, the longer the better but even if you are short on time just a brief moment with this magical hair elixir will do your hair some good. This is also a mask that gives me results if I just leave it on with a shower cap, if I use it with heat or if I use it with my steamer. Like all the conditioners in this line, this mask gives me some serious shine. I’m blonde and shine is not easily achieved.
Also just like the Curl Charisma, it also helps me to detangle very easily. I love that DDR has both moisturizing and reparative properties in it. My hair as I mentioned is so very dry and this mask leaves it feeling super soft and manageable. I have to force myself to not touch my hair much after because too much touching leads to frizz, but man it is difficult. Day one hair my blonde curly waves look fake in the best way possible. Usually day is my hair is a bit too fluffy but not with this. Day 2 and 3 my hair looks even better. The Briogeo website says DDR is specially formulated to decrease hair breakage and brittleness, as well as increase hair strength and vitality. I actually am noticing less shedding after using this mask consistently so that is a big plus.
This mask currently comes in a 5.25oz jar. I dream of them releasing it in a vat but until then I like that I can get 4 uses out of this size. With most masks I would be lucky to get 2 uses out of 5oz because of how much and how long my hair is (and I never skimp on the amount I use”> If you have hair, give this mask a try. Especially if you chemically altered your hair in any way including color or chemicals, or if you love using hot tools. To Sum it UpOverall the Briogeo line truly impressed me. I hope they release styling products in the future as I would love to see them take on a great gel and foam mousse. I really like BriogeoHair.com, as they have a lot information about their products and what each ingredient inside of them does! But I prefer to purchase them on Shop.NaturallyCurly.com.
For more hair (and beauty”> recommendations and reviews, visit my YouTube channel- CurlyWavyDiane. And follow my blog, too! CurlyWavyDiane.blogspot.com
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Bad hair days happen to the best of us. They are not fun and quite honestly, they can ruin my entire mood. Sometimes, we have no time to completely re-wash and redo our hair but we still want it to look at least halfway decent. Here are my tips and ideas to style your hair and to help bad hair days as much as possible.
How to Fix a Bad Hair Day
Cover Up
This may not be practical depending on your work dress code, or in the middle of summer. But in cooler months when I really don’t want to bother, a cute hat not only will hide the frizz monster underneath, but also can double on its own as a cute hair accessory. You can even put some oil or conditioner on your hair under the hat so you are treating your hair as you hide it and no one will ever know. I have a whole video on how I wear my hair with hats here.
Q-Redew
I would be so lost without this genius styling tool. So many times I have slept on my hair and woke up with wonky waves, or it would be after a workout and I’d have a not cute ponytail dent. It used to be I would just be out of luck but now I use this portable steamer with a nice moisture spray, such as DevaCurl Set It Free, and it helps to reshape any awkward looking curls. I hope it comes in a travel size version one day.
Ponytails
Don’t reserve this look for exercise, they can actually look quite glamorous. There are so many variations on basic ponytails to play with too: high ponytails, low ponytails at nape of neck, with a side part, with a middle part, all the hair pushed back. Personally with ponytails I like to leave a few face framing tendrils loose around my hairline. Just be careful not to tie ponytails too tight because not only could they lead to headaches, but overtime they can cause breakage and damage along the hairline, thus leading to more not so great hair days in the future.
Refreshers
For my day 2 and day 3 hair, they would always be bad hair days without these kind of products. I like to divide my hair in several sections, spray each one down with a refresher spray and then use a drop or two of serum per section to help with any frizz and re-scrunch the hair. My favorite second and third day hair serum product is the CURLS Cashmere Jelly and I rotate refresher sprays including Jessicurl Awe Inspiraling Spray, Devacurl Mister Right or the Wen Replenishing Treatment Mists.
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Half Up
This is my favorite way to wear my hair for it to look decent when not all down. I take the hair in the front of my head and clip it all back while leaving the back down. This style has a cute fairytale princess like look to it too. If needed, I will apply a serum to help frizzy ends. This is so super easy to do. You can see my demo video of this here.
Braids
I am still not the best at braiding but if you can master the technique, there are so many braid variations that can hide bad hair days. Basic 3 strands, french braids, fishtails, I’ve even seen some 5 strand braids done recently! A bonus would be to use your favorite oils or treatments so you are treating your hair too!
Messy buns
For when nothing else will fix the bad hair day and you can’t wear a hat. When you really don’t want any hair exposed at all. I take all my hair and gather it on top of my head in a messy bun and go out about my day. You can also do a low bun and smooth the top too for it to look not as messy. Or even do a topknot.
Headbands
Now is the perfect time to take out a nice headband or some pretty clips. Depending on just how bad my hair is looking I can use a headband and leave the rest of my hair down (again, adding serum if necessary”> or I will use the headband over a ponytail with all my hair pushed back if it is the little hairs around my hairline being particularly rebellious.
Edge Tamers
Because I mentioned quite a few ways to push the hair back, I wanted to tell you about my 2 favorite products for keeping edges under control. The Nubian Heritage Edge Taming Taffy and Design Essentials Natural Honey & Shea Edge Tamer both do the job wonderfully.
I hope you found these bad hair day tips helpful! If you have ideas of your own, please let me in the comments below
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The Nubian Heritage Grow & Strengthen line with Indian Hemp & Tamanu plus Bamboo, Monoi and Garlic Extract has become one of my favorite hair care lines out there.
Why? Because not only is it mostly natural, never contains sulfates, silicones, parabens, polymers, phthalates, petroleum, dea, artificial fragrance PVPs or synthetic colors, it is color safe, cruelty free and also is enhanced with so many beneficial great-for-my-hair ingredients that my waves can’t get enough. And as an extra bonus, it’s SUPER affordable too!!!
NubianHeritage.com says that they “remix indigenous ingredients born from healing traditions around the globe to create products that meet the skin and hair care needs of women and men” and that their “ingredients and inspiration come from across the world and are rooted in their customers’ cultural healing practices.”
I have tried six items from this line, some of which have now become Holy Grails in my routine.
I am on a neverending quest to grow my hair as long and strong as it can be so the fact these products are specifically designed to not only to grow hair from the scalp but also helps prevent breakage from the length (equally important for hair growth”> has me thrilled. I have noticed less shedding since incorporating these products into my routine. They also smell lovely- very fresh, not overwhelming, too perfumey or offensive.
Moisturizing Co-Wash
The label says: Sulfate Free. This strengthening formula moisturizes and conditions hair while helping to prevent breakage. Hair grows long, strong and healthy.
I say: H.O.L.Y. G.R.A.I.L.
If I had to choose one co-wash to use the rest of my life and only one, this is it right here. I never tried a cleansing agent (co-wash, shampoo, etc”> before that left my hair equally clean AND moisturized. But not just moisturized–VERY MOISTURIZED. That is why I love this so much- it is the only product I ever try where I can possibly skip conditioner after and feel confident about it.
This co-wash has tons of slip and detangles super easy! It has a nice thick consistency. It makes my hair more manageable and every time I use it I notice a lovely difference with my curl definition too. It can be difficult to locate- more so than the rest of the line, but it is worth the hunt. I usually get mine off Shop.NaturallyCurly.com now.
Moisturizing Curl Gel
The label says: Provides medium hold, definition and brilliant shine while moisturizing chemically treated or natural hair. Bamboo and Garlic Extract help strengthen and thicken hair, protecting it from breakage. Hemp, Tamanu and Monoi Oils hydrate and soften the hair, reducing frizz and improving manageability.
I say: I’m sorry to say it, but this is my least favorite item out of the line. When used for my wash and go’s, the one awesome thing was I had incredible curl definition. However, my hair air dried very stiff and crunchy. I think this gel has a very strong hold. I tried the gel multiple times, varying the amount thinking perhaps I was too heavy handed but sadly that wasn’t the case. It did help with frizz also but due to excess dry scrunching, that voided out the no frizz thing. Now I do use it if my hair is in a ponytail or thrown up so it stays slicked back and my hair can benefit from the nice ingredients inside.
Edge Taming Taffy
The label says: The all-natural, petrolatum-free Taffy hydrates and repairs damaged, dry and brittle hair with Hemp, Tamanu and Monoi oils. Bamboo, Garlic Extract and Keratin strengthen and fortify the hair. Controls and smoothes edges for a sleek, professional look.
I say: I don’t like edge tamers or products that feel very sticky or makes my hair feel hard. Luckily this doesn’t do that. It helps keep those frizzies around my hairline down if I wear my hair up. I also like to use it if my dry hair gets out of control and starts being too frizzy or growing puffy. It adds shine and helps the frizz. If the ends of my hair are being rebellious, I will use this almost as a split end mender to temporarily glue them back together without having a sticky glue like feel.
Treatment Masque
The label says: The all-natural hair treatment intensely conditions with Hemp, Tamanu and Monoi oils, while Keratin and Bamboo strengthen and fortify the hair for a healthy, voluminous appearance. Garlic Extract assists in preventing breakage.
I say: A great deep treatment used with or without heat. My hair is color treated and really likes a nice dose of keratin and this mask provides with a great moisture: protein balance without leaving the hair feeling “hard” Though it can be used as a pre-poo or even a styling aid also, I like using it in true masque form after cleansing and on wet hair. After using it I always notice how soft and shiny my hair looks and feels.
Like the co-wash, it makes detangling a breeze. The consistency is really thick-reminds me of ice cream, but I can still work it through my hair with no problem. A little goes a long way with this product and I do feel like it makes my hair stronger, as the label says.
Grow & Strengthen Serum
The label says: All natural serum encourages healthy new growth. Keratin, Bamboo & Garlic Extract fortify and strengthen tresses, while Hemp, Tamanu Oil and Monoi Oil condition hair and help prevent breakage.
I say: I love silicone free serums! It is a personal pet peeve of mine to see products labeled “natural” serum or similar and then see it full of silicones. A little goes a long way with this product too. I use this product multiple ways. I have some of it in a bottle with a pointy tip and I will apply it to my scalp and massage it in to help encourage hair growth from the root. When I use the proper amount, it does not leave my hair looking oily or greasy but others hair may vary. Because this product isn’t too heavy, I also like to apply it on second or third day hair sometimes throughout the length and focusing on the ends. It gives me added shine and I know the ingredients inside are helping to treat my hair at the same time. I prefer this on dry hair as opposed to wet, but if you have really fine hair you might find it as a nice sealer for wet hair also.
Herbal Custard
The label says: Softens and thickens hair while increasing manageability. Keratin and Bamboo help to strengthen hair, while garlic assists in preventing breakage during styling. It naturally reduces frizz, and provides sleek, smooth tresses. No sticky, crunchy after feel.
I say: I really like this versatile styler in many ways. The one way I don’t like it as a stand alone styler on wet hair. When used on wet hair all by itself, though it defined my curls and added some shine I still had frizz and puff so I need to use it under something which has more hold. I like to use it now on wet hair under a gel and I find it does give that added definition and shine still, but the gel helps my frizz and hold it in place. This custard is nice and moisturizing without being too much for my hair. I also like to use it on second or third day hair sometimes, especially in the dry months and winter, to add moisture back into the hair and treat it. As with most of the items in this line, a little goes a long way for me with this too.
To Sum it Up
I really can’t say enough great things about this line from Nubian Heritage. If you are looking for affordable multi-tasking products that will moisturize, treat and repair the hair while adding shine, reducing frizz and helping with curl definition I think you will enjoy them too.
Watch part 1 of my Nubian Heritage review below. And click here for part 2!
Glenda Cooper Response
I recently read Glenda Cooper’s article “Get knotted, Nicole: unlike Kidman, I’ve yet to learn to love my curls.” In it, Cooper lambasts her curly hair and insists that she has not and will not embrace her curls as Nicole Kidman recently has. First, I have seen older pictures of Nicole’s hair and personally find her ringlets to be stunning and I am so happy to hear she is bringing her curls back! But that is not why I am writing.
I am writing to hopefully try and convince you, Ms. Cooper, that there is still hope to loving your curls and if you learn to love them and care for them properly, I can almost guarantee that your curls will thank you, start behaving well, and love you back. I hope you find the tips included for beginner curly care to be helpful and though I myself was not born until the late 80s, I promise you that products formulated for curls and waves have improved tremendously since then. You won’t have to worry about your head being a fire hazard anymore.
Deep conditioning is a must.
Because curly hair is so dry by nature, deep treating with a heavy conditioner, at least every other week depending on how dry your hair is will work wonders; even better if you can wear a plastic cap and leave it on for at least 15 minutes. It will help with frizz, dryness and definition to name a few benefits.
Leave some conditioner in your hair after washing.
Because curly hair is so dry, regular conditioner makes an awesome leave in and helps prevent the hair from expanding.
Scrunching is a curl’s best friend.
To get the most definition out of your curls- scrunch, scrunch, scrunch and then scrunch some more. But only when applying product to wet hair. After that, hands off to avoid frizz. I recently wrote a step-by-step tutorial on scrunching, found here.
Sleeping doesn’t have to wreck a perfect hairstyle.
This can be prevented by learning to pineapple your hair in a high ponytail and sleeping on satin pillowcases. The satin pillowcases are a lot more gentle on the hair than cotton. Cotton fibers will absorb the moisture from your hair, leaving it dry and frizzy. Waking up the next morning after sleeping on a satin pillowcase will require minimal touch ups.
See a curl specialist to avoid a haircut disaster.
Oh girl, I have been there way too many times myself. The good news is, there are so many curl specialist hair dressers out there now who not only know how to cut curly hair (yes, there is a specific way”>, but will also teach you how to style your hair at home while you are at your appointment. Here’s a convenient Salon Finder that will help guide you in the right direction.
Embrace “The Curly Girl Method”.
This was developed by Curl Specialist Lorraine Massey. A quick synopsis is basically paying attention to ingredients in your hair products and saying goodbye to sulfates, silicones, heavy waxes and drying alcohols. When using products with botanicals and ingredients curls crave, they will not only pop more but you will also notice a lot less frizz! Find the book at your local bookstore on online here.
Lay off the heat tools.
The curling iron you mentioned. Blow dryers and flat irons. Excessive use of these tools are frying your hair. Your poor curls can’t reach their maximum potential when they are getting burned to death regularly.
Wash your hair less often.
Don’t worry, it won’t be dirty- after all that is what dry shampoo is for. The less you wash, the more the natural oils get to distribute throughout your hair and it also helps prevent dryness. On non wash days you can use the dry shampoo and refresher spray to touch up. It also is a great time saver.
Learn your hair porosity.
Doing so will help you determine what products will work best for your curls. Here’s a simple test to find your hair’s texture and porosity.
Do not use a regular terry cloth towel to dry your hair.
An old t-shirt or specialty towel such as the Curl Ease will not only be a lot less rough on the hair, but also absorb more water so your hair will dry faster. Using a terry cloth towel will disrupt the cuticle on your strands and induce more dryness and frizz.
Have patience!
Don’t give up with trying to love your waves or curls. It sometimes takes some trial and error to find what product ingredients your curls adores and what cocktail of products works best for you. And the more you style your hair curly, the faster and better you will get at doing so. Plus, finding a curly routine that works for you will be extremely rewarding.
My final thoughts:
I think you will find not only will embracing your naturally curly hair save you styling time, but it is nice and refreshing to not have to freak out about a hairstyle being messed up after exercising or sudden downpours of rain. (And look at this beautiful photo of you–your hair is gorgeous!”>
Forget diamonds, scrunching is a curly-wavy’s best friend! If you have a looser curl pattern like me and try to get as much curl definition out of your waves at possible, you are going to want to scrunch, scrunch, scrunch and then scrunch some more. Paired with a great styling product, this will make the most out of your beautiful hair. I promise once you practice and get the hang of it, it will be almost like second nature.
Wash & Condition
After washing and conditioning your hair, add a leave-in or regular conditioner back in. Us curly girls can never have enough moisture (actual amount varies depending on length, thickness and density of your hair“>. Once conditioner is applied, gently squeeze out the excess water.
Apply Product
Apply product to hair in small sections. I usually do about 7- back left, back right, left side, right side, top back, front left and front right. Applying in sections helps make sure all the hair is coated evenly.
Squeeze
As you are applying product, work to smooth it through the hair so it coats all the hair and then SCRUNCH the excess water out. Basically cup all the section of hair in your hair and squeeze. If you hold the squeeze a few seconds each time, it helps to define the curl even more. Keep scrunching until no more water is dripping.
Layer Product
If you like layering products like I do, apply one product and then the next on top per hair section and do the scrunch after all products have been applied by section. I sometimes like to add a foam mousse under my gel for even more curl definition. Repeat for all sections of hair.
Scrunch
Once you applied product to all sections of hair take both hands and scrunch some more for a couple of minutes around the whole head. Take a microfiber towel or old t-shirt (I use a Curl Ease Towel“> and scrunch even more with the towel! This will help absorb some of the water. Do this around the whole head.
Plop
Next you can either plop or very loosely wrap the towel around your hair while down to keep it out of the way while doing your face and skincare regimen.
Don’t Touch
Once the towel is removed here is the important part: Try not to touch your hair while drying! Yes, we touched our hair a lot while scrunching to help form and define the curls. This was to set them up to dry nicely. Touching can result in frizz and messed up curl definition- two things we don’t want.
Add Oil
You can add a hair oil or serum as a finisher once the hair is completely dry by scrunching it in. Pictured: U R Curly Sili-Free Serum, in CurlMart.
For a visual step-by-step, watch my tutorial video her! Leave me comments, and let me know if you have any questions.
Diane Mary (known to the YouTube world as CurlyWavyDiane“> caters to helping those with a looser wave/curl pattern. Subscribe to her channel and follow her blog, CurlyWavyDiane.
Curly-Wavy Drugstore Products
Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp & Tamanu Grow & Strengthen Co-Wash
This is my Holy Grail Co-Wash. It is SUPER moisturizing–if I wanted to I would feel comfortable skipping conditioner afterwards. It leaves my hair and scalp feeling clean, plus it detangles my hair effortlessly and it is packed full of wonderful ingredients to help me grow my hair long and strong such as keratin, bamboo and hemp oil. Also love that it is sulfate, silicone and paraben free!
Available at select CVS stores & CurlMart, $8.99
SheaMoisture Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair Rinse Out Conditioner
Although it says ‘Rinse Out’ on the label, I use this as a Leave-In and love it. It is lightweight, yet moisturizing and does not weigh my hair down. I also love how this product and the whole Tahitian Noni & Monoi line help to tackle frizz too.
Available at Target and Amazon, $9.99
SheaMoisture Tahitian Noni & Monoi Smooth & Repair Shampoo
Hands down my favorite drugstore shampoo across the board. It leaves my hair feeling clean but not squeaky or stripped of all moisture. There is a nice low lather but it is still sulfate free and every time I use it my hair has significantly less frizz. Also, because my hair is colored it appreciated the keratin to help repair it.
Available at Target and Amazon, $9.99
SheaMoisture Tahitian Noni & Monoi Hair & Scalp Weekly Therapy
Can you sense I might have a favorite drugstore line? As mentioned earlier, my curls really like some protein and this is a great priced weekly protein treatment. It is only 4oz but a little goes a long way–my long and thick hair can get 3 uses out of the bottle! I like to use this after shampoo, leaving it on up to 25 minutes, with or without heat. Every time I use it my curls POP after. This is nice because it is not a HARD protein treatment- some protein treatments can leave hair feeling dry and brittle after if not immediately followed up with moisture and this one doesn’t.
Available at Target, $9.99
TRESemmé Fresh Start For Dry/Prone to Breakage Hair Dry Shampoo
This is a great and affordable dry shampoo. I use it after working out or if I go heavy handed with styling products and it absorbs oils and products so quickly after giving myself a nice scalp massage. I like that it strengthens the hair with vitamin B12 & Keratin too.
Available at select drugstores and Amazon, $4.99
TRESemmé Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
You get so much product for the money! This is another conditioner I like to use as a leave in also. It is enriched with avocado oil and aloe vera extract and it extremely moisturizing. My hair detangles easily and it has great slip.
Available at select drugstores and Amazon, $4.99
Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp & Tamanu Strengthen & Grow Serum
A fantastic multi use, silicone free hair serum! A little goes a long way. I like to massage a little bit into my scalp daily. I personally don’t find it to leave my scalp or hair super oily or greasy. I will also run it through the hair to add shine and tame frizz. Plus, I love that is helps with breakage prevention and to grow my hair.
Available at CVS and Amazon, $12.99
SheaMoisture Yucca & Baobab Thickening Moisture Mist
Those who watch the empties videos on my Youtube know my obsession with this product. I have been using it for years- I love the fact the Baobab oil inside contains lots of vitamins, the Yucca helps to keep my hair thick and the biotin helps strengthen my hair. Because I am growing my curls long, strength and anti breakage ingredients are so important to me. I will use the moisture mist to refresh day 2 or 3 hair sometimes and if my hair is particularly dry I will spray my hair with it lightly at night before bed.
Available at select Targets and CVS stores, $9.99
Herbal Essences Naked Sheer Shine Mist
This silicone free shine mist helps enhance the radiance in my curls and hair color. I use it on dry hair when my hair looks dull or frizzy. It is lightweight, not sticky and a little goes far.
Available at drugstores and Amazon, $4.99
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Styling Gel
This is a nice, low priced hair gel. Holds my curls in place all day and keeps frizz at bay. It does dry a little crunchy but I can scrunch that out with no problem.
Available at drugstores, $3.50
Bonus
SheaMoisture Smooth & Repair Deep Treatment Masque
SheaMoisture The Anti Breakage Deep Treatment Masque
SheaMoisture Dry Damaged Deep Treatment Masque
The reason a deep treatment mask from the drugstore didn’t make my top 10 list was because I can’t pick just one! I LOVE SheaMoisture’s masks. To be honest, the ingredients in all 3 of these deep treatments make me happy so I take all of them and mix them together to create one big mega mask. Not only does it leave my hair very soft and detangled, but the mix leaves my hair shiny and really helps to define my curls while helping to prevent breakage and allowing my hair to grow nice and strong. Watch my video review of the entire SheaMoisture Smooth & Repair Line!
Available at CurlMart, Target and other select drugstores, between $10 & $12 each
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Diane Mary (known to the YouTube world as CurlyWavyDiane knows a thing or two about products that cater to looser waves and curls on a budget. Here are her current faves, which can be found at a drugstore near you! Subscribe to her channel and follow her blog, CurlyWavyDiane.
Mahogany Naturals is a hair and skin care brand created by Tope Beesley, an award winning healthy hair care stylist from the UK. The line is developed with naturally derived ingredients and no harsh chemicals. Every product is sulfate, silicone, paraben and cruelty free. The products are made in fresh batches and there is something for ladies and gents with any hair type and texture.
I recently had the chance to try out two products from the line, the Irish Creme Hair Smoothie and the Hydrating Hair Juice.
Irish Creme Hair Smoothie
This product is described on the website as “A super rich, luxurious hair smoothie that can be used as a weekly indulging treatment for your hair.” The site also says it is “great for dry, damaged, and frizzy hair.” Being that my hair is dry, damaged and frizzy I was very excited to give this product a try.
It features some ingredients I knew my hair already likes, such as aloe vera, shea butter, organic coconut oil and silk amino acids. It also includes some unique ingredients I personally never saw in a hair product before such as Irish Cream, Irish Whiskey, Organic Coffee and French Vanilla.
My hair is long, pretty thick and super dry so it eats a lot of deep conditioner at a time. I got 3 uses out of the 9oz jar. The smell of this smoothie I can best describe as an off vanilla, but more important I really enjoyed the results! I used this products several times and tested it out both with and without the Huetiful Hair Steamer. Right away when I rinsed it out of my hair I noticed how incredible soft my waves were. I also noticed an increase in curl definition, some shine and reduction of frizz which was wonderful. Frizz is one of my biggest hair complaints. I think continued use of this product would only help strengthen and increase the health of my hair.
Hydrating Hair Juice
This product is described on the website as “A highly effecting detangling and moisturising juice for parched and very dry hair” and it “helps define existing curls and is PH balanced for smooth cuticles” This is a water based moisturizing hair refresher spray which has a fruity minty smell to it.
Like the smoothie, this product also contains some great hair healthy ingredients such as aloe vera, coconut oil, vitamin E and silk amino acids. I use the product on day 2 and/or day 3 hair to refresh my curls and bring them back to life.
I am not a fan of the spray applicator on the bottle because it comes out in a straight shoot as opposed to a spray mist but that is not a deal breaker for me. A little goes a long way with this product. I like applying it section by section spraying the Juice, smoothing it through my strands and re-scrunching. I can feel the product rehydrating my hair without weighing it down and like that is does help redefine any pieces of my hair that might have lost their shape. I think those with finer curls might even enjoy this product as their leave-in conditioner.
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Takeaway
Overall I enjoyed the two products I tried from Mahogany Naturals and hope to try more products from this natural based hair care line in the future.
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