Product Reviews Rated 3.88 out of 5 stars
26 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Better than every other co-wash I've tried While relentlessly pursuing products that minimize friction AND leave my hair looking and feeling good, I received a bottle of this as a gift with a recent order. I finally got to try it today and I am seriously impressed! I compared it to how my hair felt and behaved after using co-washes from Curlsmith, T-Gin, and Ouidad's own Cleansing Oil Shampoo. After cleansing with this product I had to really think about whether or not I needed to use a separate conditioner, and I always use a separate conditioner. I ended up using a Ouidad conditioner (not from this line), a Ouidad detangler, and two Ouidad styling products. (My usual routine is cleanser, conditioner, detangler, soft styler, and something with more hold for the ends.) My hair looks and feels awesome! I let it air dry while I dressed, zapped the top while hanging upside down for 3 minutes, and let the rest air dry. I am sporting twice as many beautifully formed curls as usual, and the perpetual straw-like strip in the back center of my head is gone. The hair does not feel oily, greasy, sticky, crunchy or weighed down. I am sold! In fact, I came back to buy the full size bottle.
Most Helpful Critical Review No slip...feels like soap Having fine wavy hair that gets easily weighed down, I was on the hunt for a lightweight conditioner to replace my Devacurl "one condition delight" conditioner, and I decided to purchase this, falsely believing this was the best choice for my hair.
When I used it after shampooing I had to use an unnecessarily large amount to be able to work it through my hair. This has NO SLIP AT ALL!! It felt like soap and didn't provide the lightweight conditioning it claims to give. My hair was very dry and frizzy after I used this and had to compensate with a heavy leave-in conditioner to be able to smooth and properly detangle my hair.
The website claims that it can be used both as a cowash and conditioner, but sadly it provides no conditioning.
Reviewed by 26 customers Finally something I can use for my fine curly hair 4
Alexisbg from Topeka, KS
Growing up I unintentionally trained my hair by not using shampoo frequently. Recently I used shampoos of different qualities and brands and every single one dried out my fine curly hair damaging it and exaggerating frizz. I tried this as my first co-wash as a suggestion from my hair lady and I'm pleased to say it does NOT dry out my hair. As a co-wash it does not lather (this is normal). I can finally wash my hair more frequently to get rid of oils without drying it out completely. This has worked for me but I also haven't tried any other co washes.
My new favorite co wash! 5
Alyssa from Lehigh valley, PA
I switched from my other store bought cowash to try to help my scalp issues I was having. I'm very impressed by the Ouidad brand. This cowash was reasonably priced for the amount. The product works well in my hair and does a much better job than the other brand I was using. My only down fall is I use 12-15 pumps (small amount of product comes from each pump) to cover all my hair. When styling my hair there is no issues or oily hair.
Like this line 4
Caroline from Sacramento, CA
I like this whole line a lot - I have 2a low porosity wavy hair that gets weighed down easily, and it's hard to find curly-girl friendly products that aren't full of oils and butters. The only issue I have is that I find the smell pretty awful - it's way too strong and kinda reminds me of those Axe-filled boys middle school locker rooms haha. But I will keep using despite this because my hair feels so healthy!
So GOOD! 5
Cheri101 from Vancouver, Wa
The secret to using Quidad conditioning cleansing wash is making sure you have very wet hair, apply, add a bit more water, work in and to the ends. I leave on my whole shower. I LOVE Quidad! My hair is so soft and manageable. I can literally let my long, thick, very naturally curly hair air dry and it looks amazing! This one doesn't make my hair feel heavy or greasy at all, not even after a few days. It feels clean, soft and bouncy. Try it!
Very Pleased 4
Resh from Bay Area, CA
I have low density, fine, medium-high porosity, 2c/3a hair. I find that this product works best when I use it in between shampooing/wash days. Because my hair gets greasy quickly that means I often use this on 2nd or 3rd day. After using this product, I follow-up with regular conditioner (not on the roots). It does a good job of reviving my hair without stripping it. As others have mentioned, there isn't much slip so I end up using a lot of the product and the lack of slip is also why I follow-up with conditioner. But this product is a CLEANSING conditioner which is why i'm guessing there is minimal slip. I just wish I didn't have to use a lot of it at once. And my hair is low density so I'd imagine you'd have to use a ton of it if you had thicker hair. Not great. But overall I'm satisfied I've found a co-wash product that is lightweight enough for my hair. I'd only recommend this product for people with fine wavy/loose curls who need something that isn't heavy.
Don't waste your money 1
Sunshine from Gig Harbor, wa
I've used Ouidad products for my medium curly hair for years and have loved the way they worked to combat frizz and promote nice curls. I bought this product based on that positive experience, but it was a complete waste of money. There's no lather and is really hard to rinse out. So when I'm washing my hair It feels like it's not doing anything, then when I dry it, there's always some residue that feels awful. I wish I could return it.
Love This Stuff!!! 5
whitney from detroit, mi
I love the multi-functionality of Curl Shaper. I have fine 3a/3b curls. This is perfect to refresh day 2 and 3 hair. I wet my hair, apply and distribute a small amount of product, then rinse and plop. This product produces a nice slip and smoothes out the frizz without me needing to do any major detangling. It's light enough that it doesn't weigh down my curls. I also use it on full wash days as my scalp cleanser (along with Ready, Set, Clean™ Scalp + Hair Rinse) and main conditioner. This has become an absolute staple in my hair routine!
Great for Straight Hair 5
usctrojan from Laguna Niguel
My natural hair color is almost black and I've been blonde for about 7 years with slick straight Eurasian hair. I use the VitalCurl+ Clear and Gentle Shampoo, follow up with this Cleansing Conditioner and then spray in Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray. My hair can not have an ounce of weight from shampoos or conditioners and this is the best combination of product to meet my standards of hydration, light weight clean feeling, healthy hair. I get compliments from my judgey Korean aunts that my hair "is so soft and healthy even though your blonde". I also usually only shampoo my hair once a week and use IGKs Charcoal Dry Shampoo.
This product is amazing for those of us with fine curls 5
Curly Sue from Florida
This is the best cleanser conditioner I've found and I've tried them all. Very lightweight, great for fine hair. On days I use clarifying shampoo, I use this as conditioner and works great.
Love love love 5
H from NC
I have really long, wavy hair. So it gets unmanageable and tangled easily and prone to frizz. I received a sample packet of this and honestly just used it not expecting anything. Ive used so many hair masks, oils, conditioners, etc and never thought been surprised by the results. But this! My hair is so shiny and smooth, while also feeling clean. My comb went right through my hair! I'll be purchasing a full size with my next order.
Very drying 1
Mandy from Virginia
I had high hopes for this line but, it was very drying. Two uses and my hair was very brittle and I could not detangle while using it. My hair actually looked more frizzy and a lot of my curls actually fell out.
BEST Cleansing-Co for FINE, CURLY HAIR! 5
SullysMom from Michigan
FINALLY!!! A great MULTI-solution for fine curly hair. So many products are heavy/creamy and are for coarse curly hair... I have baby fine, very curly hair and this is the best product ever... and I've literally tried everything. I use it alone, as a true cleansing conditioner... but then I will also use it as a follow-up after shampooing. A LITTLE goes a LOOOOONG way... this products gives me superb volume & fab curls... not greasy, not weighed down, not limp ugly curls. I use a wide-tooth comb in the shower & comb this through then simply rinse... it's THE best cleansing conditioner for fine curly hair!
No slip...feels like soap 3
thenaiad from Miami
Having fine wavy hair that gets easily weighed down, I was on the hunt for a lightweight conditioner to replace my Devacurl "one condition delight" conditioner, and I decided to purchase this, falsely believing this was the best choice for my hair.
When I used it after shampooing I had to use an unnecessarily large amount to be able to work it through my hair. This has NO SLIP AT ALL!! It felt like soap and didn't provide the lightweight conditioning it claims to give. My hair was very dry and frizzy after I used this and had to compensate with a heavy leave-in conditioner to be able to smooth and properly detangle my hair.
The website claims that it can be used both as a cowash and conditioner, but sadly it provides no conditioning.
Love this shampoo 5
May from Hickory ms
Love this product if your hair is colored and constantly dry. Use this
Poor Quality 3
Christina from Albuquerque
I have 2b/2c hair and I was excited to try this product to enhance my natural waves. However, this conditioner does not have any slip when used after shampooing. It does not detangle what so ever. It also had a very strong smell like there was a lot of fragrance added. When used as a cowash, it leaves my scalp feeling itchy. It does remove dirt from 2nd or 3rd day hair, but it's only clean for about half a day. I would not recommend this product.
Great product. Will buy again. 5
Makeup Junkie from Huntington, WV
I had been using a popular brand of curl friendly products but started losing my hair and was in the market for new products. My hair is thin and fine with 3b curls. This is perfect for it. It doesn't weigh it down and revitalized my curls.
Ouidad recommends for Loose Curls (2a/2b) 4
Missy 56-years old from Colorado Springs, CO
I live above 6500' in Colorado, I use three different Ouidad shampoo/conditioner product lines throughout the year here. CO is very dry and it we have 300+ days of high altitude sunshine, which are both harsh on curly hair.
Springtime is VitalCurl top 2/3 with Ultra-Nourishing on bottom 1/3
Mid-summer (or visiting Chicago) is Ultra-Nourishing
Autumn is VitalCurl top 1/3 with Ultra-Nourishing on bottom 2/3
Winter (I am trying Curl Shaper b/c my hair looks flat next day; usually go 4-days w/ H20 freshening + Kendra styling products)
When I used to live in Chicago my hair was at least an inch shorter due to the humidity and I would not have used the Curl Shaper line during any season and I am guessing the VitalCurl only during the winter on the top where my curl is a 2b. I hope this helps
Returning this - terrible results 1
Xena from Texas
I agree with the reviewer who said this made their hair feel like horse hair. It's a terrible conditioner. I like some Ouidad products but this whole Shaper line is just very drying and difficult to apply. I don't recommend it for curly hair - maybe it'd be fine if you have a very light wave and don't have an issue with dry hair. I tried it because I do have loose curls - 2c/3a - but it just isn't moisturizing enough.
I am going to return this product 1
Suniv from Las Vegas, NV
I have been struggling to find something for my hair since I moved to NV. This is another product I'm trying and it's worse then the last one. My hair is tangly afterwards, crunchy, feels like horse hair, it loses my curl.
Please stop with the fragrance!! 1
Fragrance Free Please from Michigan
I have 2c-3a curls and this conditioner started out meh but conditioned ok. It could use more slip. HOWEVER. The smell. It's intensely floral with a musky undertone that instantly gives me a headache. I'm on day two and I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make it through the day without washing my hair. I'm returning this and I'm sad about it.
Great for fine, wavy hair 5
Halloween Queen from Missouri
This works great for my fine, 's' wave type hair. It is light, but locks in moisture without sacrificing volume. Smells great!
Leaves my curls feeling soft but the fragrance is strong 4
Stephanie from GA
It was my first time trying co-wash and I have noticed a difference with my curls and the texture of my hair. The fragrance is a heavy floral/perfume-like fragrance I wish they would tone down as a product feedback response but overall I like the product so far.
co wash conditioner 5
April from My
Fantastic conditioner for a cowash. It leaves hair soft and weightless on my waves. I do find it doesn't have a lot of slip for detangling . Does have a strong pleasant scent.
Better than every other co-wash I've tried 5
Obsessedwithhair from New England
While relentlessly pursuing products that minimize friction AND leave my hair looking and feeling good, I received a bottle of this as a gift with a recent order. I finally got to try it today and I am seriously impressed! I compared it to how my hair felt and behaved after using co-washes from Curlsmith, T-Gin, and Ouidad's own Cleansing Oil Shampoo. After cleansing with this product I had to really think about whether or not I needed to use a separate conditioner, and I always use a separate conditioner. I ended up using a Ouidad conditioner (not from this line), a Ouidad detangler, and two Ouidad styling products. (My usual routine is cleanser, conditioner, detangler, soft styler, and something with more hold for the ends.) My hair looks and feels awesome! I let it air dry while I dressed, zapped the top while hanging upside down for 3 minutes, and let the rest air dry. I am sporting twice as many beautifully formed curls as usual, and the perpetual straw-like strip in the back center of my head is gone. The hair does not feel oily, greasy, sticky, crunchy or weighed down. I am sold! In fact, I came back to buy the full size bottle.
yes 5
Luci from TX
Hair is left soft but not limp. Wonderful fragrance.
