First Impression Review: Shea Moisture Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Souffle

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Ingredients: Aqueous Infusion of Agave Teqilana Leaf Extract and Sugar Cane Extract, Pectin, Vegetable Glycerin, Adansonia Digitata Pulp (Baobab) Extract, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Panthenol, Aloe Extract, Vitamin E, Flax Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Essential Oil Blend

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Update: I decided to just return this to Target. Even though some people were saying that I should try it alone, the texture is just too greasy for me - alone. This is not an aspect that is dependent on my hair properties, how I apply it, or what I mix it with. Since this isn't something I can fix/change, I returned it.

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[locsnatwist]

Works for me when I use with gel, I don't use a large amount. Try and make up your own mind folks

[denimpixie]

@locsnatwist Everyone should always make up their own minds - I'm not here to think for people. I personally would not want to use a styler if I *have* to use it with another styler, but that's me. If it works for you, that's cool too.

[candygirl2319]

I don't believe in wasting a product. I have this and haven't been able to make it work for me or my girls. However, since I see that it works for some people, I'm gonna keep trying. When I tried it in my hair, I couldn't wait to get home and wash it out. Maybe I used too much, but my hair felt like it was caked with product. I don't know how to avoid the stickiness.

[denimpixie]

@candygirl2319 Did you try twists? Some people liked it for that...I returned mine. I don't believe in wasting product either! I hope you find a way to get it to work.

[WhoCares3001]

You mentioned you used leave-in conditioner. The company reccomends you use this on naked hair. Like others have stated it's the agave that makes this sticky.

[denimpixie]

@WhoCares3001 I don't think it's one ingredient, I think it's the overall formulation. I have several products with agave and they are not sticky. Also, regardless of how I used it, I did not like the texture, period, so I wouldn't buy it again.

[kalm5369]

I just have to tell you how wonderful it is not to have to listen to that annoying intro music on your channel. That stuff gives me a headache, big time. It's awful, and some people have it going on forever.

[MissEddiecation]

Btw, I don't want it to seem like I didn't like your review, Elle, because I do. I bought the SM Souffle and my hair didn't have the same reaction as yours. Probably because I didn't use it on soaking wet hair and I did a twist-out (not a wash-n-go). I agree with you about the oiliness of the product, the consistency, and the drying time. SM Souffle did not leave the "crunch" feeling I get after using KCCC, but it has about the same hold. SM Souffle gave my hair great shine and moisture.

[Theeprincessari]

Ugh I wish I would've seen this before I bought that crizzap. I feel victim to the curling souffle last night. No frickin bueno.

[WhoCares3001]

@denimpixie "I don't think it's one ingredient, I think it's the overall formulation."

Funny right after typing that comment I thought exactly that. I've purchased this product but have to use it. I know about 4 people who hated until they tried it on "naked hair" and literally applied a fingertip amount.

But we all know how it is with hair/skin products... one girl's beloved staple is another girl's "where's dat receipt.... back to da store ya go" product.

Btw: Excellent vids and blog!

[2likeable]

hated this product!!! i had the same reaction you had. it's greasy and it gets all over the place (on your neck and clothes). it never dries. but on the plus side, you get great 2nd-4th day hair with a few spritzs of water. i used the curl enhancing smoothie under it and it was better. still wouldn't buy it again

[ohsonatural1]

I have 4b 4c COILY coarse hair. This product does not work as a gel for me either..it does not clump my hair HOWEVER is is the ONLY product I have ever found that keeps moisture in my hair all day! Downside ,yes it is sticky...it's the sugars & Nectar in it. I also live in Nevada which is ultra dry with ultra hard water as well. Your hair may be coarse but it is more curly than coily..your natural oils travel down your curls better than coily hair which is why coily

heads need more moisture!