Product Reviews Rated 4.35 out of 5 stars
60 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Great product - using it with the full system I'm using this as part of the full system - so I follow w/ the accompanying shampoo and conditioner. I cannot express how this system has completely changed my life!!!! I was using DevaCurl starting in Jan of this year until I learned about the lawsuit recently. It explained so much. My hair had become limp, dull, more damaged, and my curl pattern seemed to be disappearing. I felt depressed about it and was losing confidence in wearing my hair naturally. My hair is revived!! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that didn't use it long enough for it to fully relax my hair. Curlsmith has brought my curls back to life. I seriously cried after my first wash because my hair looked like how I was used to it looking again. Every wash it gets better and better. I'm so happy to have found this line. It's amazing and worth every cent. I have my confidence back! Oh, and my hair is shiny now?? I mean, with how damaged my hair was, this wasn't even a goal, but it's incredible. I don't even know, I'm so beyond pleased. My hair is clean, revived, voluminous, and shiny. Oh, and even my husband commented on how good it smells. So much win.
Most Helpful Critical Review Product Gave Beautiful Curls But Caused Excessive Shedding I am providing this review in an effort to assist others who may be experiencing the same effect as I have. I read the reviews before buying and found that a lot of people love this product, but there were a few who experienced increased and excessive hair shed. I am one of those people. I am part of an online hair group and brought this up in my group and found that there were a handful of others who experienced the same with this particular product line. I am not sure which product it is, but all of them contain similar preservatives, emulsifiers, and "detox" agents, so I am leaving this review on all of the products I used. The product created great curls, shine, and definition, smelled great and slip was wonderful….but my hair shedding quadrupled and didn't stop until I stopped use. I took photos of my loss after using this. The photo was two days between wash and style. The subsequent wash was with another product I've used before without incident and shedding decreased by half. If you are experiencing increased hair shedding, this may not be for you.
Reviewed by 60 customers Not what I expected 3
Anisha from Baltimore, MD
Hair: Low porosity, curly 3c/4❓ I don't remember the ranking. This did not help with detangling. There was no slip and not the greatest feel on my hair. I did not like this product. I bought the kit of three...the shampoo was ok. I am not sure if it was this product or the shampoo but my hair felt dry. I had an unusual amount of breaking...short hairs. I expected shedding because I had not washed or combed my hair in 7days...but the breakage was too much for me...I do not know I'd try it again...maybe in a couple of months. idk...
Works wonders 5
Tangles McGee from Newport, KY
I have fine bleached hair that tangles soooo easily and although it doesn't feel super slippery when I have the product on, for the first time in my life after I shampoo and then condition, I can run my fingers through my hair without needing a brush. Typically I have trouble brushing it out even if I have conditioner or a masque on. I don't wash my hair without it now! It also got rid of my itchy scalp which is why I bought it, not even realizing it would help with my tangles.
No Slip for My Hair 1
Taty from Florida
My Hair Information: 3C/4a ; Coarse ; High Density Hair; 18" ; Low Porosity
I purchased the Detox Kit and I was not impressed with this product. It is basically like water. It did not have slip and I lost more hair trying to detangle with it in. I have been taking the CurlSmith vitamins and my hair felt more rough at the roots so maybe the rice water had a negative effect on my hair that made detangling my roots more of a nightmare. But I'll just be using this on my scalp only and not the lengths of my hair. It's not worth the headache.
No slip 3
Crissy from NA
This product did not have a lot of slip but I was still able to finger detangle my hair with ease.
Great product - using it with the full system 5
GreenTea Lady from Buffalo, NY
I'm using this as part of the full system - so I follow w/ the accompanying shampoo and conditioner. I cannot express how this system has completely changed my life!!!! I was using DevaCurl starting in Jan of this year until I learned about the lawsuit recently. It explained so much. My hair had become limp, dull, more damaged, and my curl pattern seemed to be disappearing. I felt depressed about it and was losing confidence in wearing my hair naturally. My hair is revived!! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that didn't use it long enough for it to fully relax my hair. Curlsmith has brought my curls back to life. I seriously cried after my first wash because my hair looked like how I was used to it looking again. Every wash it gets better and better. I'm so happy to have found this line. It's amazing and worth every cent. I have my confidence back! Oh, and my hair is shiny now?? I mean, with how damaged my hair was, this wasn't even a goal, but it's incredible. I don't even know, I'm so beyond pleased. My hair is clean, revived, voluminous, and shiny. Oh, and even my husband commented on how good it smells. So much win.
Product Gave Beautiful Curls But Caused Excessive Shedding 2
katintheoc from Orange, CA
I am providing this review in an effort to assist others who may be experiencing the same effect as I have. I read the reviews before buying and found that a lot of people love this product, but there were a few who experienced increased and excessive hair shed. I am one of those people. I am part of an online hair group and brought this up in my group and found that there were a handful of others who experienced the same with this particular product line. I am not sure which product it is, but all of them contain similar preservatives, emulsifiers, and "detox" agents, so I am leaving this review on all of the products I used. The product created great curls, shine, and definition, smelled great and slip was wonderful….but my hair shedding quadrupled and didn't stop until I stopped use. I took photos of my loss after using this. The photo was two days between wash and style. The subsequent wash was with another product I've used before without incident and shedding decreased by half. If you are experiencing increased hair shedding, this may not be for you.
Ugh 1
Jackie from TX
Watery, takes half a bottle, and does nothing. Hair just felt gross.
This offers no slip and in fact causes massive tangles 1
BC from California
Extremely disappointed. I used this product exactly as described 3x now, to give it a chance. When I put it on my hair (as directed) my hair immediately feels extremely rough. It does not offer any slip, and, in fact, seems to be "anti-slip". The directions indicate to use it to de-tangle, but it immediately makes my hair rough and sort of stick-to-itself. I can't imagine detangling with this, as I can't even get my fingers through my hair with it on. I've been following CGM for a year, and thought this product sounded amazing. It's very expensive and now useless to me. I have long 2C/3A fine hair, but a lot of it; medium porosity.
this tangled and roughed up my hair 2
jenn 1376 from FL
I've tried this, with the pro-biotic scrub maybe 6 times. I HATE it. I always have a problem with extreme shedding, and when I use these 2 products together, I have a lot of big clumps that just fall out! This is supposed to provide slip and detangle, which it does not do for my hair. (I have mostly 3A hair with a 2C section and a 3B section) I even tried using double the amount necessary to coat my hair, thinking I just needed more product to get any benefits, but nope. The primer had my hair feeling rough and almost like steel wool. once I add the scrub, there's a moment in the rinsing process where it almost feels nice, but by the time it's fully rinsed its back to rough and nasty. I have to REALLY slather on the deepest conditioner I have, and even then my hair will feel "ok". I will say my scalp does feel nice afterwards, which is why I'm giving 2 stars. but I'm not trying to sacrifice all my hair (literally) for a nice feeling scalp.
No Slip- Full of protein 2
Curly3a3b from Fort Lauderdale
My hair turns to straw with products containing coconut and protein. I didn't realize rice/ rice water contains A LOT of protein until after I used this.
There was no slip and my hair felt rough and tangled. I tried it again, focusing on my scalp, but it washes out through your hair anyways. Same results. I gave 2 stars bc I hope the pre-biotics did some good.
If your hair is protein sensitive, you'll have the same results. But at least you'll know what's causing it and can avoid it in the future!
Growth, strength and easily detangled 5
Leslie from Philadelphia
So I must start off by saying that I have a mix of 4c and 3c hair. My hair after using this product combined with all other products (multi step process), there has been a lot of hair growth! My hair has strength.
I do run through this bottle quickly since I have a lot of hair! But it does the job well and it leaves my hair feeling very smooth before washing it off. I do leave it on for a bit (like 5 min or so) before rinsing.
Im exceptionally happy and have been using this product along with the step by step process for a little over 6 months.
My hair has grown faster than it did in the past and there is less breakage and more shine.
I do use their curl stretch lotion. I part my hair into sections and braid it after every single wash to retain moisture and to later style. I highly recommend this product, as it has proved itself worthy of my money and time (my wash and braiding is a 2 hour process).
I must add that I wash my hair probably 1x every 2 weeks since my scalp does not produce a lot of oils naturally.
This is 100% my forever hair care product. I'm happy to finally find a product that works.
Game changer it really helps restore the PH in your hair 5
Mrs Bianca from Houston TX
Game changer it really helps restore the PH in your hair. Please ensure that you use all 3 product and once a week I would co wash it with just the conditioner.
Definitely worth it! 5
Mari from New Jersey
What a difference it has made to my scalp! I put some on before my shampoo and theres no redness, dryness or flakes anymore!
Great slip for 4c natural hair 5
JG from Brooklyn, NY
I have very fine, soft, extremely kinky and coily 4c hair. I don't like oil prepoos. Love this serum! I just spritx a little water and then use a small amount of this serum and knots and tangles melt away! Love love love. This is a new staple.
Perfect if Oily Sebum Scalp 5
Lina from New York, NY
This Mixed with the Exfoliator (step 2) is AMAZING! It smells super clean and has finally given me the clean scalp I was scrubbing for! I have 3B/C curl type and my scalp gets super oily and can collect a thick layer of product build up especially mixed with my sebum. But after 2 washes I could finally see my scalp again and no snowflakes lol! I HIGHLY recommend if your struggling to get a thoroughly clean scalp. It's definitely expensive but I think it's worth it!
No detangle 1
Fperez from East coast USA
I use this line and I love their products. I see this and thought how easy it would be to have something to help me detangle it. It provided 0% slip. It made my hair dry and I think it might have actually tangled it more. I tried it a few times to give it a fair shot but nope.
Good product but don't like the smell of it 4
Maddie from Brownstown mi
good product but I don't like the smell
2C/3A Curly Girl HOLY GRAIL 5
Galactressxx from Kansas City, KS
My low porosity curls instantly drink up this pre-biotic primer. I'll admit; I I thought this line was a bit gimmicky at first and I'm not fond of the conditioner. That being said; the 1st step pre-biotic & the 2nd step pro-biotic we're game changers for my curly girl routine. I've been on my curly girl journey for 1 1/2 year and I'm so glad to have found these products with such good ingredients for my hair. I heard so many other curlies rave about the benefits of a fermented rice water rinse, but I didn't want to make it myself. Now my hair gets a dose every time I shower!!
I needed it whole my life!! 5
savvy from New York
This is seriously a life changer. I didn't I needed this kind of product for my wash routine. It literally is something else. My hair feels amazing already during the wash! And is much better for longer after the wash. I am literally addicted to it!!!!! < 3
Terrible Packaging 2
Minute from Chicago Suburbs
The reviews were great so I purchased Pre-Biotic Primer, the Wash & Scrub Pro-Biotic shampoo and the Post-Biotic conditioner. Each product is packaged differently. The Primer is too thick for the small opening on the bottle top, it's necessary to remove the top To get any out of the bottle. The shampoo is too thin for the tube that it's in and runs out, and the conditioner is in a bottle with a pump dispenser that doesn't work because the pump is longer than the bottle! I'm experiencing a dry, itchy scalp as a side affect of chemotherapy and really wanted this to work. That's why I went through the games necessary to get the products out of the bottles. In additional to being frustrating, the products didn't do a thing for my condition.
Game changer! 5
Mimi from Chicago
Love this product! It helps me de tangle in a couple of minutes or less!
Excellent 5
Leslie from Philly
Detangles instantly ! It's insane. I'm in love.
New staple! 5
Ayanna from Pensacola, fl
Purchased the 3 step and my scalp feels amazing! This is only my 2nd week of using so hopefully it continues to be good for my scalp/hair health
Amazing Detangler for those curly Q's 5
Wife_Life from Myerstown, PA
Used this line of products on my daughter. We've tried DEVA CURL but it left a lot of product buildup and we were stuck trying to use multiple clarifying shampoos to get product out of her scalp. This detangler is amazing!!! Her knots are insane. And it easily gets her knots out. I use this and a detangling brush in the shower. It worked miracles. And with the rest of the line: her hair is gorgeous again. I'm definitely sticking with this product and their line of hair care.
Amazing for hair growth 5
diane h from Miami
It has fermented rice water in it, pre bionics and many other ingredients which are amazing for hair growth. It is also making it super easy to detangle my hair
