It’s really amazing how far curly hair shampoos, conditioners and styling products have come. During the ’80s products specifically designed for curly hair were scarce. We had L’Oreal Pumping Curls (a spray curl enhancer) and that was IT. Those were some rough years, and I have the bad pictures to prove it!
Fast forward to 2009: now there are entire lines of hair care products for curly hair. 🙂
This week I started testing cleansing, conditioning and styling products from the newly revamped Curly Sexy Hair line. Have you tried these yet?
The Curly Sexy Hair line’s been around for a few years, but I just never got around to trying their stuff until now. The company folks say the new products feature a more moisturizing formula than before — perfect, since my hair’s always dry and thirsty.
Products in the six-piece collection range from $13 to $16. That includes a Liquid Curling Gel spray ($16), Moisturizing Shampoo ($13), Conditioner ($14), Spray Detangler ($15), Curling Creme ($16) and a Spray Foam mousse ($16).
If your hair is on a strict no-silicone diet, it’s important to note that several of the products contain dimethicone (a common de-frizzing silicone relative).
Some curlies believe dimethicone can build up over long-term use and cause frizzy hair problems. I used to be strict about staying away from the stuff, but now … not so much. So many hair products contain it, and with moderate use over the years I’ve never had problems with it. Plus, I just like to keep my options open, ya know?
I really like the green apple scent of the shampoo and conditioner. I haven’t even opened the curling creme or gel yet, but hopefully they smell just as nice.
I’ll report my results after using the products. I hope they work as well as they smell! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Paris B says
April 7th, 2009 at 8:46 pmOk that certainly took me way back to the 80’s! Hehe… Cute though 🙂
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Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:46 amHi Paris B.,
Right? For a second there I thought it was 1988!
Luv J says
April 7th, 2009 at 8:48 pmGirl.. you make me wanna bust out the Aqua Net and my teasing comb!! Hand over the banana clips while your at it 😉
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:46 amHi Luv J,
OMG! Don’t even get me started on banana clips.
Girl, pass me a scrunchie!
Mishel says
April 7th, 2009 at 8:56 pmomg karen, even though i was young in the 80s, u better believe i still wore leggings with the foot straps, side ponytails…argh! hope ur doing well! i was wondering what state u live in? CA?…
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:45 amHi Mishel,
I rocked the leggings/side ponytail/hightop reebok action back in the day, too!
Yup, I’m in California. I grew up in the East Bay… ahh, good times.
Marisol says
April 7th, 2009 at 9:47 pmI like this brand and really liked it. However, since my hair id dry and damaged from all of the coloring & hot tools that I use on it, I have been trying different moisturizing products. Hope this works for you.
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Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:44 amHi Marisol,
Good to hear that you liked it! I hope these have some extra good moisture.
desiree says
April 7th, 2009 at 11:30 pmOMG!!!!!!!
i so thought that was a picture of tatiana ali from fresh prince!!!! you are so awesome
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:43 amHi Desiree,
HA! I still love watching that show. Sometimes I Tivo it, LOL! 🙂
Ann says
April 8th, 2009 at 12:00 ami totally remember pumping curls!!!!! And honestly I don’t remeber it being anything extraordinary. But that takes me back!!
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:43 amHi Ann,
LOL, remember the cheesy bottle? It has this distinct smell to it, too. I remember going through a LOT of it very quickly.
Heidi says
April 8th, 2009 at 12:07 amOMG Karen! LOL. I love your 80’s look. It’s so flamboyant and out there. I wish more women had the guts to wear their hair waist down and flaunt it. 🙂
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:42 amHi Heidi,
Would you believe that my hair back then was tame? I had a few classmates who had even bigger bangs and side wings!
dimpy says
April 8th, 2009 at 2:34 amI think u look cute n innocent in the pic………not much left in girls of today…….
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:42 amHi Dimpy,
Thanks! Man, if I could go back in time I’d hand myself some defrizzing cream! 🙂
YadiQ says
April 8th, 2009 at 6:25 amgirl you and i had this convo already about the loreal pumpin curls lol
i must say there are alot of curly lines out there recently i have been working with the tresemme moisturizing curly line – been using their creme and shampoo and conditioner – to minimize my bumble usage being at almost 30 bucks a pop i gotta make em last lol
so far so good ! try it out
i used to use the curly sexy line in its old packaging and loved it but then i couldnt find it for a hot minute!
will have to try again !
girl if i could tell you how many horrid pics i have like this – if onlyi could go back in time – tomorrow is the big 30 – i pulled out a few wiry greys this am lol
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:41 amHi Yadi,
Oh my gosh! Happy early birthday. 🙂 What are you doing to celebrate?
You know you still look hella young!
Shiny says
April 8th, 2009 at 8:10 amHahaha love the pic, you clearly were a child of the 80’s all the way. I moved to Canada late in the 80’s so I never got quite into the look. Still have those hot pink legwarmers though!!
I would like more reviews on curly products, or if you can refer me to any other sites… summer is coming (supposedly, it snowed again) and I would like to wear my hair au natural. Also do you know anything about salt sprays for curly hair and if that’s a bad idea? Thanks Karen!
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:41 amHi Shiny,
Oh! Legwarmers! I had some rainbow ones. 🙂
I’ve tried salt sprays before and they just don’t work for me. They make my hair look hella frizzy in a BAD WAY. I dunno… some people get the tousled, just out of bed look from those sprays. I just don’t get it.
Have you checked out the Naturally Curly website? It’s a great curly hair resource!
pia says
April 8th, 2009 at 8:50 amkaren…you looked so adorable even during the 80s and no matter how pumped your bangs was back then, I still envy your long hair. I wish I could grow mine without losing my hair. Ugh!
Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:39 amHi Pia,
Thanks! 🙂 Those were some rough hair years… I shudder to think of all the cans of hairspray I went through.
I’ve read that you can do things to help hair grow along the way. A few years ago I went through a phase where I took fish oil caplets and I swear my hair looked thicker. It also seemed to grow faster, too.
evilcharity says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:05 amI’m curious to know whether the styling products provide curl definition. I have natural curls and I find that most products fight frizz, but don’t define the curl and add a little bit of weight (my hair is chin length. need to counteract the afro-puff). I’ve been a user of TIGI Curls Rock for sometime now, but I like options!
Love the 80’s pic! I bet if I looked hard enough, I could find my own version. Complete with the big bangs.
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Karen says
April 8th, 2009 at 9:37 amHi EvilCharity,
Okay, I’ll make a special note to keep an eye on curl definition.
Have you ever tried Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious Curl Creme? It kinda expensive but for me it adds shape to the curl and some weight. I like the smell, too.
Anastasia says
April 8th, 2009 at 11:31 amI refuse to give up my Aussie scrunch spray LOL I think I had that same jacket… girl, you lookin’ goooood!
Girl with Curl says
April 8th, 2009 at 1:38 pmWhen I first started doing the Curly Girl method (no silicones), I followed it strictly but, slowly I’ve been adding back some silicones back to my hair. It’s hard to stay away from the scents of products that have silicones especially Herbal Essences.
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jane says
April 8th, 2009 at 6:38 pmHows that shampoo?
Is there any sulfates?
Michele says
April 9th, 2009 at 12:48 pmI am in love with the Everpure line!
no sulphates, and color conserving.
I like that. It sold out of CVS when it was on sale.
Karen says
April 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pmHi Michele,
Oh, that’s sound like a good one. I haven’t heard of it, so I’ll see if I can find it at the drugstore.
Ceceilia says
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:01 pmOk i wanna kno gurl has this stuff worked out for you o not? I mean i saw the curly sexy hair mouse and was sooo wanting to get it but didnt want to waste my money..so iwas wondering how its working out fo u!