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sarahmichelef ([personal profile] sarahmichelef) wrote2006-04-04 09:44 am

Product Review: Suave Curl Enhancing Conditioner

Decided to try out a new conditioner! I'd been using the Suave Awapuhi conditioner, but they apparently just re-configured their entire line of salon-knockoff products (a change that isn't even reflected on their site yet!). So there was no Awapuhi to be had. Instead I opted for a knockoff of Redken's Fresh Curls Conditioner.

First impression: it smells like aftershave. Very disconcerting to have my head smelling like an old man's face, but I suppose I'll get used to it.
Second impression (post-shower, before bed): as it was drying, the front my hair looked kinda flattish. I worried that it was not going to do anything to enhance my curls.
Third impression (first look in the mirror this morning): Hello, curls! Curls everywhere! Glee!

So I'll happily live with the aftershave smell if I consistently get this much curl.

I do need another trim, though.

[identity profile] nicepersonality.livejournal.com 2006-04-04 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't read the book, but I've gone through much of the website (though rather little of it is relevant to short-haired curly boys). I'm not quite shampoo-free (I still use gel, and conditioner doesn't get all the residue out), but I've cut way back and it helps a lot.

[identity profile] baronessmartha.livejournal.com 2006-04-04 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
If you use clear aloe as gel there is less residue.