Let me begin by telling you what the situation is. I have 4a curly hair. Ok, possibly 3c, or something in between the two. This is a degree of curliness (http://www.naturallycurly.com/hair-types).
Since I have curly hair, I only wash once a week. I am also used to dry scalp and occasional dandruff and/or itchiness. The itchiness was becoming so bad, that I thought I should begin to deep condition. Yes, I know. I should have been doing this regularly, but I have two little kids and a full time job. I don't even use product in my hair. Some days I'm lucky if I remember to brush my hair. (I wear it straight most days).So I went to Sally's and bought some samples of clarifiers (see an upcoming review), and various samples of conditioner. I tried this one first as a conditioner.
My Process
I used these products, in this order, with a rinse between each application:
- Shampoo - Finesse Clean + Simple
- Beyond the Zone Shock Therapy Extreme Clean Clarifying Treatment
- Hair One Hair Cleanser and Conditioner with Argan Oil
- Ovation Cell Therapy
- Free & Clear™ Conditioner
The RATING: ★★★☆☆
I loved the results. Very shiny curls, no itchiness, no flakes. I did not like the very strong musky smell. It bothered me all week. I had to get it out! The smell was so overpowering that my allergies acted up, my pillow smelled musky and I was distracted. For the smell alone, this item does not get 4 stars.
I went to look up whether Argan Oil is supposed to have a scent and all of the research said yes, but the descriptions did not describe what I smelled. I read that Argan Oil by itself had a subtler scent and that whatever I smelt was an additive. It's also possible that the Argan Oil was not pure or that this batch had gone "bad" or rancid. If you have a different experience, please post below!
So, in conclusion, if you like a musky smell on your hair, hands and pillow or you can tolerate perfume, then have at it! I just wish that I could.
