My curls tend to look a bit lifeless and borderline straight when they’re dry and have no styling products in them. In the above photo on the right, I snapped a shot after washing my hair with the Coils & Curls Co-Wash ($32), conditioning with the Finishing Treatment Masque ($36), and styling with the Oil in Cream ($35). Each product is so hydrating and makes my strands look incredibly healthy due to nourishing ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil. As a bonus, people have asked if I dyed my hair because it looks so healthy and shiny—I’ll take it!
I was a bit wary of the co-wash at first because I’m not usually a fan of shampoos or co-washes that don’t lather. As I said earlier, my hair is super thick, and buildup can accumulate on my scalp if I go overboard with styling products. I always need something that deeply cleanses on wash day without stripping my scalp, but I was pleasantly surprised by this formula. Although it doesn’t lather, it still cleanses the hair of any excess product without leaving it feeling brittle or dry. It detangled my strands so easily, and my hair felt so hydrated after I used it that I almost didn’t think I needed to use conditioner. The Finishing Treatment Masque was a really nice addition, though. I would only leave the mask on for about five to 10 minutes, but that was truly all I needed. My curls had new life, and I could finally see my natural curl pattern again. After letting my hair dry for a bit, I would then apply the Oil in Cream to style my curls and lock in hydration.
I was a bit worried that using all three of these products together would be too heavy for my hair and weigh it down, but they complement each other perfectly. My hair always feels soft and hydrated with reduced frizz but never feels greasy or oily the next day. Each provides just the right amount of hydration for finicky hair like mine.
