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AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator
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- Easy to use (89)
- Controls frizz (64)
- Smells great (53)
- Lightweight (51)
- Non-greasy (32)
Cons
- Heavy (13)
- Doesn't work (9)
- Sticky (8)
- Dries-out hair (3)
Best Uses
- Curly hair (75)
- Daily use (37)
- Thick hair (26)
- Frizziness/flyaways (15)
- Travel (12)
- Hair Type:
- Very curly hair (63), Wavy hair (57)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Beauty conscious (51), Survivalist / minimalist (41), Product junkie (23)
Reviewed by 121 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective
Cons
Best Uses
- Frizziness/Flyaways
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
Easy to use to spring the curl back into my hair--I like to straighten as well, so this lets me have the best of both worlds.
- Hair Type:
- Very Curly Hair
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective
Cons
- Silicone
Best Uses
- Curls
- Frizziness/Flyaways
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
I like that it is lower in silicones than some curl cremes. I liked the way my hair held curls and was frizz-free all day, without the crunch. However, I didn't notice much of a difference in my hair compared to when I use drugstore brand curl creme. I could pay much less and get the same results.
- Hair Type:
- Very Curly Hair
Pros
- Effective
- Gentle
- Not Crunchy
- Not Greasy
- Smells great
Cons
Best Uses
- Dry/Damaged Hair
- Frizziness/Flyaways
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
I have alot of hair. Shoulder length, but thick. Not kinky curls, but not loose waves. I put a slightly larger than dime size of this (+detail creme) in my hand, mix together and comb thru damp hair. Style as normal. Great hold all day, great definition of curls. Never greasy or crunchy feeling, awesome softness and natural look.
- Hair Type:
- Very Curly Hair
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
My hair has a very slight natural wave. I rarely take the time to blow-dry, and prefer to enhance my hair's wavy-ness so I can just wash and go in the morning.
Until now, I hadn't really found any products that effectively enhanced my waves at all. Those that made any difference tended to leave my hair very crunchy and my hair almost always ended up limp by late afternoon.
AG recoil is by far the best curl enhancer I've tried so far. It does leave my hair a bit crunchy until it dries completely, and since I don't blow-dry this can take hours. However, once dry, it typically leaves my hair soft and natural looking. It isn't a miracle worker, but definitely does leave me with considerably more waves than I would have otherwise. Overall, I really like the product a lot and will be re-stocking when I run out!
It is very slightly scented. I prefer unscented products, but the smell is nice enough and pretty subtle.
The bottle is pretty small, making the product relatively expensive - in line with other salon products though. After 2-3 months of almost daily use, I'm still on my first bottle, and I expect it'll last another 1-2 months.
If you're going for natural-looking waves or curls and are willing to spend a bit more money for salon products, I'd definitely recommend this product!
- Hair Type:
- Wavy Hair
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective
- Gentle
- Good Value
- Smells great
Cons
Best Uses
- Color-treated Hair
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
have permed hair and it works great
- Hair Type:
- Straight Hair
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
Bought this product based on an article in Allure that was written by someone with curly hair. They positively raved. Me, not so much. Did not activate my curls at all, actually seemed to weigh them down. Will be returning it. Might work for someone with extremely curly hair but not wavy hair.
- Hair Type:
- Wavy Hair
Pros
Cons
- Dulls Hair Crunchy
- Ineffective
Best Uses
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
After reading the reviews on this product, I decided to give AG another chance. I purchased the AG clarifying shampoo and Recoil. After my shower, I used about a quarter-sized dollop and began diffusing my hair. After it dried, my hopes of having soft, shiny curls were dashed and I was left with a dull, dried-out, crunchy tresses. I have read that other users were using a mere dime-sized amount; however, I will not even take the chance to re try again tomorrow because of such disappointing results from today. I will be returning to Ulta tomorrow, crunchy hair and all, to return this awful product.
- Hair Type:
- Very Curly Hair
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Ineffective
Best Uses
- Dry Permed Hair
- Thick Wavy Dry Hair
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
Best for thick dry wavy permed hair. My hair is fine, silky and wavy and this product made it feel dry - did not care for the product
- Hair Type:
- Wavy Hair
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Effective
Cons
Best Uses
- Great For Curly Hair
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
I love how this makes my hair feel and definitely brings out the curls.
- Hair Type:
- Wavy Hair
Pros
Cons
- Not For Fine Curly Hair
Best Uses
Comments about AG Hair Cosmetics Recoil Curl Activator:
This may be a great product for dried out permed hair, but silky fine wawvy hair it just feels sticky and dirty... I have tried a pea size to a marble size amount and the results are the same. I have to return it....just not right for my hair type. I would recommend this only to fresh permed hair that needs some oil
- Hair Type:
- Wavy Hair
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