Product Review - Curls Unleashed by Organic Root Stimulator

By . - Wednesday, September 19, 2012




THIS IS A SPONSORED PRODUCT REVIEW What does this mean? A cosmetics company has sent Good Hair Diaries products to do a HONEST review on. I have not been paid to write this review!

Product

Lavish in Lather Sulfate-Free Shampoo


Product Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, COCAMIDE MEA, GLYCERIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, YARROW, HOPS, ROSEMARY, CHAMOMILE, LEMON BALM, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, PPG-5-CETETH-10-PHOSPHATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BENZYL BENZOATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LILIAL, LYRAL, METHYL IONONE  


Product Description 12 fl oz 

Lavish in the ultimate shampoo experience as your hair is gently cleansed, moisturized and detangles with lemon balm, rosemary and hops.
•Non-stripping
• Moisturizing
• Great Lather
This product does not strip the hair of its natural oils and is gentle enough to use daily. Packaging is BPA free and recyclable.


Product Directions

 None


My Review

Who doesn't love a good sulfate-free shampoo? If you find the right one for your hair, you may find yourself converting to the no-poo way of life. My kinks and curls really dug this product. I usually only shampoo once and immediately apply conditioner, but this time I decided to wash twice since it's sulfate free. My hair was super soft and happy. The scent is light and fruity, which is a plus for me since I'm not a fan of overpowering products. My only complaint is that the packaging makes me feel like I need a bigger bottle of this stuff. Trust and believe it is a standard 12 fl oz bottle and a little goes a long way. This product is nearly perfect in my books with a 4.5 out of 5 combs!
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Product

No Boundaries Leave-In Conditioner


Product Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, PEG-150 STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, PEG-20 HYDROGENATED LANOLIN, PEG-40 STEARATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIMETHICONOL, AMODIMETHICONE, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, DIMETHICONOL CYSTEINE, PANTHENOL, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CHOLESTEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, BHT, CITRIC ACID, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LILIAL, d-LIMONENE, LINALOOL


Product Description 12 Oz 


  • Softens & Detangles
  • For wavy, curly & kinky hair
  • Free of BPA, Parabens, Alcohol & Mineral Oil

Curls Unleashed No Boundaries Leave-in Conditioner softens and detangles curly hair. It will not strip hair of the precious natural moisture that makes it thrive. Curls Unleashed is free of parabens, alcohol and mineral oil. It can be used for wavy, curly, or kinky hair. There are no boundaries with Curls Unleashed Leave-in Conditioner.  


Product Directions

Apply a generous amount to damp hair.  Distribute evenly through the hair to ensure that it covers hair from roots to ends.  Do not rinse out.  Stretch or scrunch hair as desired to define your curls. Use to define, twist, and curl.  


My Review

I'm a true believer in a leave-in conditioner. It really sets the tone for whatever else I decided to do with my hair, whether it be flat ironing or a twist-out. I used this leave-in conditioner after washing and conditioning with the Curls Unleashed products. It smells like a fruity bubble gum and has a light khaki color too it. Be careful not to lose any product because it can get a bit runny. I applied this leave-in to my hair from root to tip and detangled with a wide tooth comb for even distribution. This product has great slip! The comb just slid right through my hair and my curls began to form immediately. I kept my hair soft and moisturized through the air drying process, but it left a bit of product build-up on my hair. I so those unsightly flakes that make it look as if you have a mild dandruff problem. A little coconut oil sorted that issue out, but as a result I give this great product a 3 1/2 out of 5 combs!

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Product

No Restrictions Moisturizing Conditioner

Product Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), POLYQUATERNIUM-37, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, GLYCERIN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, QUATERNIUM-80, PERSEA AMERICANA (AVOCADO) OIL, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, PANTHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) EXTRACT, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ACHILEA MILLEFOLIUM (YARROW) EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT, PEG-9 DIMETHICONE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AMYL CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, d-LIMONENE, LILIAL, LINALOOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CI 19140 (YELLOW #5), CI 42053 (GREEN #3) 


Product Description 12 Oz 


  • Moisturizes and Restores
  • Works for all textures - wavy, curly, & kinky
  • Can be used as Co-wash


Curls Unleashed No Restrictions Moisturizing Conditioner by Organic Root Stimulator is perfect for all hair types including wavy, curly, and kinky. You can use this product to add moisture to your hair. It can be used as a Co-wash or a conditioner, there are no restrictions with this amazing product.


Product Directions

When conditioning, place a generous amount in the palm of your hand then evenly distribute throughout your hair.  Comb through with a wide tooth comb to ensure even coverage from root to end. This product can also be used if your hair is damaged.  Sit under a plastic cap for 5 minutes or under and plastic cap and hooded dryer for 10 minutes.  Rinse through and style. 


My Review

I believe that this is the category that Organic Root Stimulator really excels in, so I was expecting a lot with their Curls Unleashed Moisturizing Conditioner. I applied the conditioner to my damp hair in the shower evenly from root to tip. I clipped my wet hair up and went about my business in the shower. After about 5 minutes or so I rinsed the conditioner out and ran my wide tooth comb through with the water. Not a kink or knot in site and my hair was buttery soft. The scent of this product is also very fruity and pleasant. Another thing I love about this product is that it can be used as a co-washing conditioner or a deep conditioner. It's thick enough for the latter and behaves well under a hooded dryer. I'm in love and will be adding this product to the rotation. 5 out of 5 combs






Product

Let it Flow Shine & Define Mousse


Product Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, PEG-150 STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, PEG-20 HYDROGENATED LANOLIN, PEG-40 STEARATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIMETHICONOL, AMODIMETHICONE, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, DIMETHICONOL CYSTEINE, PANTHENOL, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PPG-3 BENZYL ETHER MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CHOLESTEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, BHT, CITRIC ACID, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LILIAL, d-LIMONENE, LINALOOL


Product Description 8 fl Oz 



    • Used to scrunch, shape and get curl definition
    • Lightweight
    • Fast Drying
    • Free of SD Alcohol
Curls Unleashed Let It Flow Shine & Define Mousse is ideal for wavy and curly textures. It will not strip hair of the precious natural moisture that makes it thrive. Curls Unleashed is free of parabens, alcohol and mineral oil. It can be used for wavy, curly, or kinky hair. Use Curls Unleashed to define, twist, and curl.  


Product Directions

Apply a few pumps to damp hair to moisturize and define curl. 


My Review

I have a confession to make. I used to be a heavy mousse girl in the beginning of my natural hair journey. I used to grab those heavily alcohol (ethanol) based products and makes those curls pop. It worked really well too, but my hair would be super crunchy and dry until I could wash again in the morning. My eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw that Curls Unleashed had a mousse. Say what?! Not to worry! Alcohol is the very last ingredient in this mousse and it just so happens to be a fatty alcohol! Hi five for moisturizing and conditioning alcohols. This product is best for people with curl patterns 2 and 3, which is curly and wavy hair. I tried it anyway even though I have more 4a hair than 3c hair. My surprise was popping curls everywhere without the crunch. My hair wasn't as shiny as it usually is with this product though, and I believe that it's best for wash and go's. I don't really do wash and go's since my hair has reached my bra-strap. They just don't work for me anymore. This product really isn't for my hair, but I think it's great compared to it's counterparts on the market. 3 1/2 out of 5 combs!







Product

Set it Off Curl Boosting Jelly


Product Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, PPG-5-CETETH-20, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYED WHEAT PROTEIN, AMODIMETHICONE, TRIDECETH-12, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CARBOMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BENZYL BENZOATE, COUMARIN, d-LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CI 60725 (VIOLET #2)


Product Description 16 Oz 

Curls Unleashed™ Set it Off™ Curl Boosting Jelly is made with soothing aloe vera, wheat protein, vitamin B and other ingredients to help give you gorgeous, “crunchless” curl definition.
• Defines curls without the crunch
• Helps eliminate frizz
• Provides all day hold


This product helps eliminate frizz without making your hair feel hard or crunchy. Great for all types of hair. This product is free of SD alcohol, parabens & mineral oil. Packaging is BPA free and recyclable.


Product Directions

Just scoop out a liberal amount of product into the palm of your hand and evenly apply throughout the hair.  


My Review

Ummm...wow! I'm in a relationship with my Set it Off Curl Boosting Jelly. We do like everything together...lol. This product smells like pseudo coconut and looks like gel. I don't do gel! I do this jelly though. Do you want your twist-outs, bantu knot-outs and any other style to shine and freaking define?! Yes! Get your life together and get this styling aid. It is true perfection for my hair and it may be for yours as well. Perfection gets a perfect score...5 out of 5 combs!




Product

Take Command Curl Defining Creme


Product Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, GLYCERIN,  PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIMETHICONOL, AMODIMETHICONE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, PANTHENOL, CARBOMER, VP/VA COPOLYMER, PENTAMETHYLHEPTANE, DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, LAURETH 4, LAURETH 23, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, d-LIMONENE, LILIAL, LINALOOL, LYRAL, METHYL IONONE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BHT, CI 19140 (YELLOW #5), CI 15985 (YELLOW #6).


Product Description 16 Oz 

 Curls Unleashed™ Take Command™ Curl Crème helps shine, define and moisturize your curls without shrinkage. This product is great for twists, twist outs, coiling, freestyles and updos.

• Defines Curls
• Anti-Shrinkage
• No Flaking
• Moisturizes

This product does not flake and stretches your curls. The Take Command Curl Crème also does not contain petrolatum, mineral oil, SD alcohol, or parabens. Packaging is BPA free and recyclable. 


Product Directions

Just scoop out a liberal amount of product into the palm of your hand and evenly apply throughout the hair and style.


My Review

The Curl Defining Creme is super thick and exactly what you need if you like to set your hair when it's wet, but hate the shrinkage that comes with wet sets. This creme is great for flexi-rod sets, twist-outs ,bantu knot-outs and two strand twists on wet hair. It's a bit too heavy for my hair, so this huge 16oz jar will last a long time since I plan to use a little at a time. If you have very kinky or course hair and want to manipulate it to do exactly what you want, get this creme! It has a light fruit scent to it and is very creamy. It keeps the hair moisturized for a long time. It's a great product! 4 out of 5 combs!






Product

Second Chance Curl Refresher


Product Ingredients

AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, HONEY EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, PANTHENOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, AMODIMETHICONE, TRIDECETH-12, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ACRYLAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE/ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AMYL CINNAMIC ALCOHOL, LILIAL, LINALOOL, CI 15985 (YELLOW #6), CI 140700 (RED #4), CI 17200 (RED #33)


Product Description 16 Oz 

Curls Unleashed™ Second Chance™ Curl Refresher is designed to define and refresh your curls. This product is great for the perfect 2nd day curls and refreshing twistouts, coils, freestyles, and updos.

• Refreshes 2nd Day Curls
• Moisturizes
• Use as last step in styling to add extra shine and definition



Unlike other products, this product does not leave build up and gives you the ability to extend the life of your style without shampooing. Packaging is BPA free and recyclable.


Product Directions

Refresh your curls by liberally applying Second Chance Curls Refresher to damp hair.


My Review

Second and third day hair is the goal of all kinky, curly and wavy hair girls. you want to be able to rock your style for multiple days without it looking like a hot mess. Second Chance Curls is supposed to give that to you, but it left my hair crunchy and a bit sticky. I don't like it at all. I had to jump into the shower to co-wash and reset my hair. That pretty much defeated the purpose for me. I think this product should be in a spray bottle and possibly diluted a bit. I may try to do this myself, because the product as it is does me zero good. It smells great though! 2 out of 5 combs!


**I will be reviewing the Second Chance Curl Refresher later on after diluting it and transferring to a spray bottle.



I'm loving 5 out of the 7 products of this range. It's available at select Clicks around the country. There is a lot to choose from, and I am confident that there is something here for everyone.
Well Done, Curls Unleashed!



Have a Good Hair Day!!!

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8 comments

  1. Hi Kavuli,

    I love your blog :) We definitely need more natural hair blogs in South Africa. I've been looking forward to this line coming to SA and was SOOO excited when I saw it was finally here in Shimmer magazine. However, I still haven't managed to find it in stores :( I've checked at least three different Clicks but nothing. I live in Joburg, any idea of a particular Clicks I can get it from?

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    1. Hey Aisha, I'm just getting to this now. Curls Unleashed still seems to be M.I.A. for the most part. I hope they get to the chemists soon. Thanks for the compliment love ;)

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  2. Hi Kavuli
    Thanks for the review. I had a BC in October 5th so my hair is still too short but since I've been doing the right things to it, it seems to be responding very well. The only challenge is that I cant get my hair to curl. I do flat twist/twist or braid alsmost every night and I do them in the morning but the curls dont come right. Since I've been following the girls on youtube I found that some of the products they use we dont have them in SA. I'm glad that we can now talk about our products.. Do you know where I can get curls unleashed products as they are not available in dischem and clicks, I live in Nelspruit.

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    1. As soon as I find out, I will announce it on the blog. Thanks for the comment.

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  3. Hi, my sister got these products when she was in the States. My hair is very coarse and I've tried them and they work amazingly. Any idea which shops in gauteng stock them?

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    1. Africa Cash and Carry has it. Please try them. Thanks for the comment.

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  4. Hi Kavuli, i have been look for curl unleashed in at least 5 clicks store. is it now available in clicks? if yes in which clicks in Gauteng

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