Product Reviews Rated 4.66 out of 5 stars
93 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review First impression: Spa like experience This is my first impression review. I bought this shampoo on impulse as "ultra nourishing cleansing oil" spoke to me. I'm status post relaxer 26 months with coarse 4b hair. Currently I'm armpit length. Since my hair is so thick I mixed this shampoo with water in an applicator bottle to help get to my scalp. The scent was good in my opinion, more of a fresh/neutral scent. It foamed excellently and while shampooing my hair it became spa like. My scalp/hair now feels really clean and I'm feeling good about my natural hair right now. So far this is my favorite shampoo that I have used since being natural and trust me I have tried ALOT.
Most Helpful Critical Review Not the co-wash dream I was hoping for I was hoping to find a product that I could use for co-washes. But this stuff left my hair feeling a bit stripped, as if I had shampooed with any ordinary shampoo meant for white hair. For reference, I am a black chick with a relaxer who does a wet and go every other day with a co-wash every five days or so and a shampoo every couple of weeks (can't figure out if I'm 4a or 3c or whatever). This cleansing oil works better with my hair if I mix a little conditioner with it, but that's what I do with most drugstore shampoos. And Ouidad is not a drugstore brand, if you get my drift.
Reviewed by 93 customers My favorite shampoo to date! 5
AH from NH
My hair salon that specializes only in curly hair patterns suggested this product and they were spot on! It is the perfect shampoo - the oil base truly does nourish your curls, brings them life and shine, and your hair feels clean after each wash without the drying feeling. It also smells so so good!
Good product 5
Meg from Ct
Surprised at how hydrating but not heavy this is. Will def buy again
Leaves hair matted 2
Jes from Madison
This shampoo does not clean and leaves a residue. Hair to touch felt more matted. I tried the curl recovery line after not being happy with the curl quencher line. Maybe if I started washing my hair twice a day would this shampoo work. Not worth the price.
The best for natural hair! 5
E from Texas
It's pricey but worth it! I have natural African American hair. It leaves your hair clean, soft, moisturized and looking great. Try the travel size first because of the price but you will love it.
Love it - not so much the scent 5
Ashley from Virginia
I've been searching for a while for shampoo and conditioner for my weirdly curly hair. I have super thick hair and the curls are tighter on the bottom layer with a lot of frizz on the top layers. I love the way this shampoo leaves my hair feeling. It's soft, hydrated, and healthy. I still have some frizzing issues on the top layers but I am not sure there is much I can do about that... but the curls on the bottom layers are beautiful. I never knew they could look or feel like this! My ONLY complaint about this shampoo and conditioner is the smell. A lot of reviewers say it is pleasant smelling but I really don't care for it. It's definitely rose. But it's like the rose smell of an older smoking woman.... like someone who puts on rosewater or rose lotion and then has a cigarette. Its not overpowering or strong... just a hint. Not my favorite. I am more than willing to deal with the smell because of the way it works on my hair - but I wouldn't mind at all if they changed the perfumes used to scent it. lol.
Worth every penny 5
Car from Navarre Florida
I have very dry hair which gets vey tangled, I've been searching for a a shampoo to hydrate it for along time. This stuff is ABSOLUTELY amazing!!
Love this shampoo 5
Just disappointed from SC
Just as described
Love it!! 5
Ninjagirlzx6 from Whitmore Lake MI
Some days I just use this shampoo other days I mix it with a detox type shampoo or my "purple shampoo". It cleanses well yet hair is still hydrated.
Love 😍 5
Estefania from Indiana
A little definitely goes a long way! Best shampoo ever, love the smell, and the way it left my hair!
Definitely a staple product 5
Product Junkie from Connecticut
I find shampoos (even sulfate free) to be drying and my hair is always a tangled mess. Not with this shampoo!! My hair felt and looked very hydrated with only one shampoo! If you have dry hair and are on the fence because of the cost, take the leap and buy it!!
Cleansing and nourishing! 4
Curlylucy from New York
I absolutely love this shampoo! I would of given it a 5 star rating but it contains protein and my hair is not a fan of protein. I was expecting this shampoo to be oily and NO ma'am this shampoo gave me lots of volume and my hair was super defined . I followed up with the Ouidad hydrating mask which I am absolutely in love!
Love love love 5
H love product from Portland, OR
Received as a sample love love love
It's pricey, but I would buy this again 5
Nikki from Illinois
I've been using this product on and off with the melt down extreme recovery masks (which I was using to help treat heat damage on my naturally curly/coily hair), but this shampoo became the real star of the show! I've been using this with another brand's deep conditioner and my hair feels soo moisturized and soft and clean!!!! This shampoo does an excellent job of cleaning my hair, while also helping to impart moisture, as moisturizing the hair should start with shampooing. I would Suggest clarifying the hair/scalp every once in a while to be safe and help remove any buildup (especially if you use heavier styling products), but this shampoo is worth a try! I would Recommend trying the travel size and seeing how your hair responses.
I would cry if this was discontinued 5
Betsey from South Carolina
I use this about every other day, every three days depending on how active I am. I use it along with the Ouidad Curl Quencher conditioner and Vital Curl Tress Effects gel. I learned a long time ago not to waste my time and money on other products since this combo is the holy grail for me!
Ultra confused-silicones? sulfates? 2
not sure ouidad from nj
Is this appropriate for scalp issues and build up? I tried this on my 2C med coarse(canopy) hair. Hair was shiny somewhat soft, and smooth. But after second time wash 3 days later my scalp and hair felt GROSS! This product contains SILiCONES! the q&a states its silicone &sulfate free!. I alternated with 3 of their conditioners. Moisture Lock leave in didnt work; next wash Whipped curls-somwhat better; heat detangler-nope.
Dry weighed down hair no more 5
Suz from Dallas, TX
I have never written a review... but I read about this product in a review and want to share the love. I was struggling with really dry hair no conditioner could fix... my hair is not damaged, just naturally dry and it is not curly. I read a review of this product and the gal sounded like she had the same straight hair, not curly and very dry. So I gave it a try and so should you! I am now a loyal fan!!!
Very Moisturizing! 5
heartfulmom from Marietta, GA
My long, fine 3a curly locks that are salon colored and highlighted are very dry and need SERIOUS moisturize - and Curl Recovery doesn't disappoint! It moisturizes without leaving my hair feeling oily or heavy. I highly Rx!
Great product 5
ninjagirlzx6 from Whitmore Lake MI
I use several brands for my curly hair but ALWAYS use Ouidad shampoo & conditioner. This shampoo works the best for me. I bought the "matching conditioner" in this line just yesterday & so far LOVE IT!
Best shampoo for my over processed, curly hair 5
Rae from Ohio
I love this shampoo for the gentle cleaning and good smell.
I really like this stuff and will continue to use. 4
Me from Mi
I use daily, many products make my hair oily and this did not make my hair oily.
Balanced & Nourished 5
Kathleen from New Jersey
Initially, I thought this shampoo would be moisturizing because it is called a cleansing oil shampoo. However, once I used it, I realized that wasn't the case. The shampoo says is Ultra Nourishing and it very nourishing. I think this shampoo is great.
The best word to describe in is balanced.
My hair was not striped or dry, but cleansed and just felt good. I would not describe this shampoo as a moisturizing shampoo, but it's nourishing and leaves your hair feeling balanced/healthy.
Completely changed my curls for the better! 5
Steph from Michigan
I have 2B to 2C curls and very dry hair with high porosity, I've struggled so much with flat curls and frizz! This shampoo has made a world of difference in only 2 weeks! Even after the first wash my curls became more defined and so much smoother with shine too! I'm in love! I would recommend this shampoo to any curly girl!
Awesome product! 5
Jem from Zion, IL
I use this instead of shampoo, and I absolutely love it!
Good but not Great 4
Britt from Lafayette, LA
I gave this 4 stars because I liked the smell, you only need a few pumps to cleanse your whole head of hair, and it lathers like a shampoo. The liter of this I purchased should last quite a while. I can't give this five stars because it's not as moisturizing as I thought a cleansing oil would be. I figured I could just follow it up with the climate control gel, but I needed a leave-in conditioner instead to add moisture back to my hair. I have a feeling this issue would be resolved if they made a low lather or no lather version like they did with the co-wash.
Good but.. 4
Rchaney from LA
I used this and I felt like it nourished my hair. However it did nothing to combat frizz but it doesn't claim to do that so I'm still giving it 4 stars because Emmy hair did feel soft and nourished