I still don’t have my computer and it might be a week or so until I will, but for now I’m trying to add as many photos as I can. I decided I would review a few Ouidad products because they’re right here in my bathroom! Sometime this week I’ll update my CULT cosmetics nail review with swatches of each color along with a new nail look since my nails are starting to chip a bit. I’m also planning on reviewing Philosophy skin care, Pureology curly shampoo and conditioner, and a few Vichy products.
Products in this review:
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Ouidad Superfruit Renewal Clarifying Cream Shampoo
Ouidad Climate Control
Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave-in Conditioner
I want to start off by saying that I am really fortunate to have curly hair that is as manageable and as forgiving as mine is. My hair is a few inches under my armpit, so I do need to shower in the morning to “re-activate” or “reset” my curl pattern after a crazy night of sleep, but I only use 3-4 products on it, including shampoo and conditioner. I’m going to focus on my “extra” products and the Ouidad line exclusively in this review. My hair curls in ringlets and is mostly straight on the top, save for my bangs, and my hair is thin. I also have sensitive skin and my scalp tends to get dry, which are some factors to consider while reading my reviews.
The Ouidad Superfruit Renewal was the first shampoo I tried from Ouidad. I decided to try this shampoo at a time when my hair’s roots were getting an icky “sticky” feeling in the morning after I woke up and even after a shower when my hair dried. I bought this shampoo and my humidity control during an Ulta special, so I got the leave-in conditioner bottle free with my purchase. I use this shampoo when my hair has a lot of buildup and I want to “Clean it all out” so-to-speak. I don’t use this shampoo on a daily basis, and I don’t really think you’re supposed to, but I tend to use it more on a weekly basis when I need it. If you’re looking for a shampoo that will clean the ick out of your scalp and without making it dry, this is a great shampoo for that purpose. I used this exclusively on my bangs before because they used to absorb the oil from my forehead the day after I took a shower and it worked great. The result is a really “airy” light kind of feeling on your roots and they really do feel clean after you use this shampoo. As far as the bottle size and price, I can honestly say that Ouidad products are worth it to me. I have had this shampoo for a few months now and when I do use it, a little goes a long way.
Ouidad Climate Control is a favorite hair product of mine. I have switched between a few after-shower products but this is one I’ve stayed with. As you can see in the photo, I just recently purchased a second bottle. Wait until I tell you that I had my first bottle for longer than one YEAR before it was running out. Even now, there is more product lingering at the bottom. I wish it was easier for me to get the rest of the product out however, and these bottles don’t stand upside-down on their own so it’s difficult to get the last few drops out. I decided to buy a backup bottle anyway because I knew it was really going to last me a long time.
Like other Ouidad products, a little goes a long way. I use a nickle-sized amount on my hair when I get out of the shower. Before I exit the shower, I squeeze my hair with my hands to get excess water out, then I apply the climate control to the bottom half of my hair, starting at the bottom of my skull where my neck begins. If you apply the climate control when your hair isn’t wet enough or if you apply too much, it will dry unevenly and give parts of your hair a weird “crunchy/greasy” look, which no one wants. I apply it and comb it through with my fingers, making sure it is making its way into my hair evenly. I scrunch the bottom of my curls with my palms towards my face, which is another common curly girl technique. I think that you can never over-scrunch!
The climate control aspect of this product is no joke. I had to walk to work once on a very humid day, and it was the best way to test this product. I put this in my hair and let me tell you, I had the best curly-hair day in a long time. The humidity actually made my hair curl better without getting all big and puffy. I’m sure the results may be different depending on curl type, but I was impressed. This product also helps with the frizzy and un-curly part of my hair, which is usually on the back side of my head due to me having layers cut.
After I apply climate control, I add the moisture lock in leave-in conditioner to the very ends of my curls. I only use a dime-sized portion and rub it between my palms, then distribute with some more scrunching.
Ouidad is a product I first started using when I was in high school and I will most likely keep using it. If you’ve never tried Ouidad before, I recommend trying the humidity control as an after-shower step for a few weeks, until you can observe any noticeable effects. I will continue to use it simply because it helps my hair curl better. These products are a little pricey, but they last me a really long time and I use their after-shower products literally after every shower I take. If you’re still not wanting to spend this much money on hair products, I’d recommend waiting until Ulta has a deal on these products because I think they’re worth a try.
alliedition 