Product Reviews Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars
245 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Not Just for Curly-Girlies! I have straight hair but love this stuff. I am growing my hair out and now that it's longer it loves to get really tangled (especially at the nape of my neck). Even after conditioning it isn't super easy to comb through wet. I picked this up because after searching A LOT of "light detanglers" this is the only one that actually is light. No silicones (not that I am against them in certain applications, they are just too heavy in a leave on for me), no heavy conditioners (Behentrimonium Chloride) and no oils/oil substitutes. Meaning, this won't weigh you down! It's chock full of great things for hair, PANTHENOL! Wheat Protein! I like to think of it as vitamins for my hair with the added bonus that since it detangles so well it reduces combing forces and breaks less hairs. Win win.
PS. I read in another review the person was sad there was Lye (sodium hydroxide) in the product. It should be noted that every ingredient listed after "Fragrance" is >1%, and a sodium hydroxide solution is used as a pH adjuster, just like citric acid is, to bring this to a hair friendly pH. This shouldn't deter anyone from trying this product. (yeah yeah I'm a cosmetic science dork... haha)
Most Helpful Critical Review eh I had hopes for this product, but was disappointed. To be as short and sweet as possible, it basically did...well...nothing. It altered the texture of my hair after it was applied, but thats about it. It went from clean, to dirty dirty dirty feeling.
Reviewed by 245 customers Not a good substitute for DevaCurl Mist-er RIght 1
Laura from Peoria
Bought to replace Mist-er Right as a curl refresher for days 2 & 3. Made my 2c/3a hair limp and greasy. No curl reactivation. Bad smell. I will be returning and looking for another replacement for the discontinued Mist-er Right.
Bad product 2
Alyssa from Texas
This product leaves a sticky texture, dries out my hair, and weighs it down. My hair ends up looking worse after use!
Good for inbetween washes 5
Picky shopper from Albany, NY
I use this product in between washes. It revitalizes my curls and doesn't make my hair fizzy/
Aveda products were so,much better. Made my hair crunchy 2
Curly hair from Glen allen va
It makes hair crunchy
Ehh 3
Holly from IN
This made my hair feel stringy and sticky.
LOVE THIS!!! EXCELLENT product! 5
MsDi from Union, NJ
I started using this over 10 years ago. Ouidad products are really intended for curly tops, but my hair is wavy and I thought I would give some of their products a try. While most of their products don't work for me, Botanical Boost has been a mainstay in my hair styling arsenal. My husband and daughter love it, too; and both of them have straighter hair than I do. You do not need to have curly hair to benefit from this product. I use this after I towel dry my hair, especially if it is hard to comb through. My daughter has long straight hair, and when she was little, I would spray this on her hair to detangle it. Worked like a charm! Now that I am older and my hair is not as oily as when I was younger, I have stopped washing my hair on a daily basis. But since my hair is fine, I wake up with a horrible case of bedhead every day. My hair bends in 20 different directions. This miracle product helps me remedy my bedhead without shampooing it. I used to try and correct the bedhead by spritzing it with water and blow drying, but the styling products I used the day before would make my hair get sticky and hard. Botanical Boost is like a miracle product to me! I spray this on my bedhead and blow dry it, and it makes my hair look freshly washed! It truly is amazing! It does not make my hair sticky or cause the products I used the day before to reactivate and get sticky and hard like water does. I have tried other dry shampoos and rejuvenators, but NONE work like Botanical Boost. NONE. This product is truly amazing and a life saver to me, and I never want to be without it. < 3
INCREDIBLE 5
Africangal from Boston
I hate curly typing but if you have tight kinky 4a/4c curls, you will absolutely love this for detangling and overall conditioning. This spray makes my hair sooooo manageable/pliable to detangle with both fingers and a tool! I incorporate it into my styling process for wash and go's before I set under a dryer and I am so happy about this. I used to use water but this product has been a game changer. And it smellllsssss botanical! Wow will be repurchasing for sure.
Moisturizing 5
africancocoa from Boston
Just discovered this product and purchased today out of curiosity. My 4b/4c kinky curly hair loves this!! When you apply, it tends to foam up but in a good way (or maybe I sprayed too much, idk lol). It's sooo moisturizing and makes detangling a breeze. It sort of locks in all this moisture. It's incredible and I'm so happy with this purchase. I hope it doesn't flake or anything.
Best refresh ever 5
Jenn from Jacksonville Fl / McKinney TX
This gave my waves the best refresh they've ever had. Definitely happy with my purchase and will buy again.
Time saver! 5
Ty from New Jersey
I absolutely love this refresher! I use it on day 2/3 old hair and since I'm lazy and don't wrap my hair at night or use a bonnet, this refresher brings my slept on curls back to life!
Favorite Item 5
Sandy from Tampa, FL
This is my favorite product for refreshing my curls daily, especially after sleeping.
Works great in my hair! 5
Curly girl from Glendora
Love this product line
Way better curl boosters out there 1
Lorelei from Greenville, NC
I have low-porosity, extremely dry, thick 2C hair. I have tried many curl revitalizers, and I won't be buying this one again. My favorite so far is by Twisted Sista. This one probably makes my hair more dry. I tested this after my hair dried just out of the shower (I did nothing but cleanse scalp and condition hair). The next day, I spritzed this on to add the curls back in. That really put the nail in the coffin when this product made my hair even more frizzy! Maybe it's good for people with oily, fine hair.
It works 4
em from PA
I've used this a few times so far and have had pretty good results. For some reason some sections of my hair don't curl well. I sprayed this on my straighter pieces and some almost instantly curled, others did not. It does do a good job of hydrating my hair, especially if my shampoo has dried it out. Very lightweight and doesn't make your hair sticky or stiff. I don't enjoy the smell all the much though. Overall, I would recommend this even if it is a little expensive.
Hit or miss 3
J from United States
Seems to depend on the texture of my hair when I spray it on; sometimes it causes a sticky frizzy mess, other times it pops my curl into place. Unsure if I can recommend.
It's nice 4
CurlyD from Indiana
I like it. It adds some bounce to my curls.
I'm obsessed! 5
Vanie from Chicago, IL
I have very thin curly hair. It's a struggle because any product with oil weighs my hair down. To date this has been the best curl refresher/booster I've tried! My curls not hydrated, defined, and soft to the touch. This is definitely going in my favorite bin!
Soft curls 5
BW from Knoxville TN
Love the soft curl look. It doesn't feel crunchy like moose does. Love it!
Great for 2nd or 3rd day curls 4
lulu from Parker, CO
I spritzed this on my hair to help revive my curls after the first day (or third lol)
I use this with my other Ouidad products (not sure if that makes a difference) and I don't get the "crunch" that other refreshener products have given me! It gets a little crunchy but much much softer than other products!
Not my favorite 2
V from Ny
This product left my hair feeling very dry and full of knots. It did help define my curls a bit, but I cannot forgive the horrible texture of my hair. It also does not have a great scent. I'll be returning this.
LOVE the spray, hate the baby powder smell 4
Wowohwow from Chicago
This spray is great!! It refreshes and moisturizes as it says, but the smell .. omg. It's got a baby powder smell that is just awful. Thankfully the smell doesn't linger!
Perfect to use daily between shampoos! 5
sassysheila from Kansas City
Great to give my hair control without crunch.
This stuff works! 5
Janell from Wa
I was skeptical but I tried this on my second day hair and it worked GREAT. It didn't weigh my hair down or make it sticky or weird. It just made my curls and waves bounce back up. This is a new staple in my routine.
Great product for curly hair! 5
Curly girl from Mill Creek, WA
This spray is great to touch up naturally curly hair. It revives my curls, and can be used throughout the day when necessary. It doesn't make my hair sticky or crunchy, but adds shape and sheen to my already styled curly hair. I've used this product for several years with really good results. The fragrance is light and doesn't conflict with my perfume.
Miracle product 5
TinyKittenClaws from Boise ID
This works wonders! As long as I didn't sleep weird and completely mess up my hair, using this in the morning makes it look freshly showered and washed. It gets rid of the flat spot I get in my hair from sleeping on my back.
I also use this if I had straightened my hair earlier in the day, but I was exposed to too much moisture and humidity. In humid environments, any efforts to straighten my hair are instantly erased, and this spray calms my hair down and makes it look "presentable"
