Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Curls Whipped Cream vs. Kinky Curly Curling Custard

WHICH ONE DO YOU LIKE?

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Kinky Curly: Curling Custard

Curls: Whipped Cream

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So, I have been using Curls Whipped Cream for probably over a year. For me, it was the best out of what I had tried to bring out my natural curls, reduce frizz, and protect/moisturize - well, lately (probably about a month ago) I was having a terrible problem with tangles/knots (really toward the ends of my stands). Usually, knots/tangle meant I needed a trim - which I actually do need, but wasn't prepared to pay anyone to do it.

Anyway, I had heard of Kinky Curly "Knot Today" being good for de-tangling. I visit "Whole Foods" almost every morning and it is a great convenience to be able to pick up products while running in to get my morning muffin (best muffins ever!). So, last week, I picked up the Knot Today and thought, I might as well try out the curling custard (all along thinking...this isn't going to work for me). I actually got the whole bundle including the shampoo (clarifying), knot today (conditioner) and the curling custard. Here's the website to Kinky Curly (http://kinky-curly.com/).

I was excited to use it. I first washed with the clarifying shampoo - it's in this clear bottle, so you really feel like it's working - (lol). Then I used the Knot Today Conditioner. The directions state you can actually use it as a leave in, but I rinsed most of it out. While I was working it in, I used my WIDE toothed comb and got the knots and tangles out. The products works just as it stated it would. I was enjoying not having my arm feel like it was going to fall off from going through my hair so many times. Okay, so after I worked the conditioner through and rinsed out most of it...I did leave a little bit in, I started to apply the curling custard.

The directions on the curling custard say to comb or rake (using fingers) in section of your hair to apply. Well, I haven't had such great luck with using the comb, so I used my fingers and raked the product through.

First, let me describe how the product feels - just like gel! ...and actually the conditioner smells just like the gel "JAM" - do you all remember that? I don't know if they still sell it...anyway, the curling custard is a clear, light substance and it's VERY slippery.

Now, I didn't know how much I would need to apply to my hair, so my first application wasn't even. I got the front done pretty well, but the middle (the thickest part of my hair), needed a little more work. So, in my successive applications, I think I got it. Now, let me tell you, I'm hard to please and this stuff, did a GREAT job! My only complaint is the amount I have to use (a whole lot) and the way my hair feels when it FINALLY dries. It takes my hair about 13 hours to fully dry. Seriously, I get so frustrated...but I don't have time in the morning to hold the dryer up to it...and I haven't figured out how to sleep on my hair and not have to fully wet it again in the morning (if I want it to look fresh) - so, that's what I'm left with...a wet head for the majority of the day. It's funny, because if I know I'm going out in the evening - I will wake up and make sure my hair is set early in the morning so it will be dry by the time I go out...and I can touch it and fluff it up without messing up the curls (crazy huh)? I'll figure it out eventually.

Okay...what was I saying. So, the Kinky Curly stuff works for me and the best thing about it is - it elongates my curls. Just for comparison, I rinsed out the curling custard this morning and used my Curls - Whipped Cream - using the same application routine (in the shower - lots of water and I raked it through with my fingers). It did a good job too...but the elongation isn't there. I do like curls because it DOES NOT make my hair hard...and if I forced it I could probably sleep on this and refresh in the morning - and not come out look too bad.

One trick I was told about sleeping is to pinch your hair right at the root with some alligator clips (the long ones). This will make your hair not lay completely flat on your head and give you a fighting chance in the morning to spritz a little water, fluff and go.

So, each product has it's benefits and down falls...and I will say, don't use them together! Ha, I tried it...and it looked like a hot mess! I was thinking if they work good by themselves, they must work GREAT together...not so much.

So, that's my review on the Whipped Cream and Curling Custard. I'll add some pictures of each.

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