I started using Ouidad about the time I finally discovered I have curly hair. So... since I was a teenager 20-something years ago. Side note: My mother blow-dried my hair straight all my childhood, and I continued that tradition when I was old enough to take care of it myself, so I never noticed I have curly hair until I became a lazy teenager and didn’t want to take time away from sleeping to care for my hair. Ouidad changed how I thought of my kinky, dry curls. I saw that they could be really beautiful with the right products, and that I could keep cute curls even when I did blow it dry.
A while back, Ouidad came out with kits for each of their hair care lines. I easily obtained two. The others I had to hunt down. I finally have all five kits, so I can begin the experiment. Every set has a few days-worth of product, which is nice because you can see some results in that time. I’ll put 48-72 hours between kits so that I can show you the differences they do for your hair. Here’s what I’ll be using:
Advanced Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo – The unique sulfate-free formula keeps hair’s cuticle sealed to lock nourishing moisture in and frizz-causing humidity out. The advanced blend of emollients (Shea and Murumuru Butters) and Ceramides help repair the cuticle and smooth its surface. The high-performing Anti-Frizz Nano Technology seals the cuticle to form a barrier against frizz.
Advanced Climate Control Defrizzing Conditioner – Provides the same support as the Advanced Climate Control Defrizzing Conditioner and hydrates curls, resulting in defined, shiny, controlled curls in any weather.
Advanced Climate Control Detangling Heat Spray – Primes curls to better resist frizz. Anti-Frizz Nano Technology with silk-derived protein seals the cuticle to keep essential moisture in. Grapeseed, Sweet Almond, Macadamia Nut, Coconut, Argan, and Safflower Oils nourish and moisturize curls.
Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel – Seals every strand, locks in moisture, and locks out humidity. Wheat Protein and pliable styling polymers form a weightless, flexible lattice that expands as heat or humidity rises to hold curl definition without frizz. Contains Anti-Frizz Nano Technology and a UV filter that helps protect against damage from environmental aggressors.
PlayCurl Curl Amplifying Shampoo – Gently cleanses and boosts curls with Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk, Green Tea, and Aloe. These lightweight ingredients won’t stretch or weigh down curls, instead, leaving them defined and lifted with fullness and bounce.
PlayCurl Curl Amplifying Conditioner – Hydrates, detangles, boosts fullness, and encourages lift and body. Hydrolyzed Silk and Wheat Protein help to thicken each strand as they lock in moisture for loose curls with natural volume.
PlayCurl Amplifying Styling Spray – Encourages curl formation on even the most stubborn straight strands while maintaining natural movement and bounce for touchable, naturally-defined, full-bodied curls. Wheat Proteins, Amino Acids, and Glycerin create a weightless, hydrating formula that can be sprayed on damp or dry hair, or whenever needed, without leaving behind a sticky or stiff residue.
PlayCurl Amplifying Foam – Non-aerosol foam amps up curls’ volume for lasting life. The lightweight formula plumps the hair shaft, lifts roots, and helps curls to form, while nourishing botanicals and humectants infuse curls with moisture.
VitalCurl Clear & Gentle Shampoo – Gives classic curls lightweight hydration and a gentle cleanse. This sulfate-free formula with Botanical Omega 3-6-9 Complex (including Chia Seed, Japanese Camellia, and Sunflower Oils) fortifies hair’s natural lipid barrier, retaining moisture, elasticity, and bounce. The low pH hydrates and protects the cuticle layer, resulting in healthy, high-performing curls with a consistent pattern.
VitalCurl Balancing Rinse Conditioner – Promotes curl health and frizz control. Contains Botanical Omega 3-6-9 Complex, targeting dry areas and protecting the cuticle layer.
VitalCurl Tress Effects Styling Gel – Defines curls with strong hold for consistent, well-formed spirals that last. Memory Interlock Technology forms a lightweight lattice to shape, hold, and reform curls with water. Utilizing Botanical Omega 3-6-9 Complex, it helps curl retain moisture, elasticity, and bounce.
VitalCurl Define & Shine Gel-Cream – This unique formula creates a soft and natural “second-day” look that’s never sticky or stiff. Contains Botanical Omega 3-6-9 Complex for healthier, consistent curls.
Curl Quencher Moisturizing
Shampoo – Cleanses curls and adds intense levels of moisture with a restorative blend of Chamomile, Corn Oils, vitamins, and Wheat Proteins to leave curls shiny, soft, and manageable.
Curl Quencher Moisturizing
Conditioner – Infuses curls with healthy moisture. Algae Extract and Wheat Amino Acids seal the hair’s cuticle, locking in moisture without being heavy.
Curl Quencher Moisturizing
Styling Gel – Defines and holds curls. Meadowfoam Seed Oil, rich in fatty acids, injects weightless moisture into the cuticle layer, while Arnica Flower plums and seals dehydrated strands to reclaim hair’s natural curl pattern with bounce, definition, and hold.
Finishing Mist Setting & Holding Spray – Locks in all-day hold while leaving hair soft and supple. Jojoba Oil and Hydrolyzed Silk nourish and soften, and can be used to set curls as they dry.
Curl Immersion No-Lather Coconut Cream Cleansing Conditioner – Nourishes curls without stripping their moisture. This creamy no-lather co-wash infuses drier curls with natural oils and fatty acids to help strengthen strands. Formulated with Coconut Oil for deep hydration, Abyssinian Oil for manageability and strength, Rosemary Oil to stimulate scalp circulation, and Sage Oil to remove scalp impurities.
Curl Immersion Triple Threat Deep Conditioner – Banishes dryness while encouraging natural curl formation, leaving locks silky, supple, and deeply hydrated.
Curl Immersion Hi-Defining Custard – Unique oil-in-gel formulated with Kalahari Melon Seed, and Coconut, Avocado, and Grapeseed Oils to restore essential moisture, while lightweight styling polymers provide soft, all-day hold.
Curl Immersion Silky Soufflé Setting Crème – Made with Mafura Butter and Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, which envelop each strand with a cushion-like coating of concentrated fatty acids vital to rebuilding, nourishing, and protecting your curls. Coconut, Avocado, and Grapeseed Oil replenish moisture for superior definition, reduced frizz, and shine. Ideal for wash-and-go looks, transition styles, and braids or twists.
Other products I'll be sampling throughout the experiment include:
Curl Co-Wash Low-Foam Cleansing Conditioner – Rosemary and Sage Oils refresh and cleanse, Avocado and Grapeseed Oils strengthen and moisturize, and Coconut Oil protects hair from damage and breakage, improves texture, and promotes healthy growth. This formula removes dirt, scalp impurities, and product build-up without stripping natural oils.
Salon Series OMEGA-3 Replenishing Hair Treatment – Utilizing a potent blend of Omega fatty acids (Omega-3, 6, and 9), the formula helps restore the natural lipid barrier of the hair and fortifies its protective surface layer. Made with a proprietary amino acid cocktail, including Flax Seed, Passion Fruit Seed, and Acaí Pulp Oils. The certified organic Macroloba Oil (harvested from the seed of the macroloba tree, indigenous to the Amazon rainforest) helps promote softness and shine as it delivers conditioning and reparative benefits.
Curl Recovery Ultra Nourishing Cleansing Oil – A foaming, water-activated cleanser with an advanced oil base that gently removes dirt and build-up while restoring essential moisture. The proprietary CR-4 Repair Complex – including nutrient-rich Mafura Butter and Kalahari Melon Seed Oil – envelops the hair shaft with a cushion-like coating of concentrated fatty acids that are vital to rebuilding, nourishing, and protecting hair in need of repair.
Curl Recovery Melt-Down Extreme Repair Mask – Can be used as a twice-weekly treatment or as a regular conditioner. The formula’s C-4 Repair Complex helps rebuild and nourish hair. A blend of three clinically-proven actives instantly restores hair’s protective lipid barrier to promote health and help prevent future damage. In minutes, curls regain elasticity and manageability with undeniable softness, shine, and vibrancy.
Curl Recovery Curl Defining Styling Soufflé – A cream styler that transforms damaged and dehydrated curls into elongated, healthy spirals. Natural emollient oils from Avocado, Radish, Coconut, and Meadowfoam replenish moisture for superior definition, reduced frizz, and healthy shine. Cuticle smoothing polymer holds style and conditions all day.
Superfruit Renewal Clarifying Cream Shampoo – A gentle cleaner that effectively removes product build-up and residue, yet, unlike other clarifying shampoos, will not strip or dry hair. This antioxidant-rich blend of concentrated whole superfruit acids – acaí, blueberry, cranberry papaya, and pomegranate – detoxifies and rejuvenates, while banana oil nourishes and replenishes moisture.
Botanical Boost Moisture Infusing & Refreshing Spray – Specially formulated to perk up listless curls, it uses nourishing botanical extracts – Rose Hip, Centella, and Aloe – to rehydrate curls, helping them bounce back to life. The no-residue formula infuses moisture without surface weight for reapplying throughout the day all the while not dragging curls down.
Tress Effects Styling Gel – A versatile styling aid that works with your hair’s own inner memory to provide a superior, natural-looking hold. The formula contains a blend of special proteins and Vitamin B5 to create “memory lock” for superior manageability.
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