CurlSmith Shine Gel In-Depth Review

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Here is a seriously in-depth review of the CurlSmith Shine Gel! Hope this gives you the info you are looking for in case you are thinking of trying it out!
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@TASIAawful1 Ай бұрын

Love this gel as it’s the only thing and I’ve used a lot of different products that actually gives me beautiful waves in my hair

@Lizard301 Жыл бұрын

I love that you did this. I'm loving this series, and hope you continue! My hair is copper red from henna, and is also ridiculously shiny, so I would likely purchase this for the poly-69 and the hold vs. the shine, but I might have to check out the sample. Curlsmith's Feather Light Protein Cream is a staple in my wash days.

@meirie.jacobson1115 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this gel!! It is the best hold I have found for my curls and helps them ringlet😍😍

@jessicasopolis3904 Жыл бұрын

Great video, as per usual! This gel's ingredients look a lot like the ingredients of the In Shower Fixer which is one of my fave gels next to my other love, Jessicurl Spiralicious gel! ❤️ I use raw castor oil on my hair n scalp overnight every week and see major growth as well as thickness from my treatments! I think it is a hair porosity thing. Castor oil is magic for my hair! Straight outta the bottle! Go figure! Love at you and your fam, Court! You rock! Xo

@nathalieprange1713 Жыл бұрын

How did I miss this video??? Exactly what I needed to understand why curlsmith gels are so good for my hair in winter! (They all start with the same main ingredients). Fascinating! Thank you! One small note: phenoxyethanol is a highly suspected endocrinian disruptor (makes your hormones go crazy).... It is one of the last ingredients though...

@rebeccalowton9486 Жыл бұрын

Love this Courtney, thank you! I have a trail size I’m waiting to try but forcing myself to use up my open bottles before breaking open a new one! This video is going to make the battle even harder as I really want to try it now! Would love to hear your thoughts about Inahsi’s new rescue and repair bond strengthening line if you have chance to play around with it…

@heymssmithers Жыл бұрын

So excited for this new series!! Using 2 tsp per wash day, how many wash days do you get out of one bottle? Do you only mix this gel with the entire shine line? As someone that has protein loving hair, what do you do for protein when using this gel? Do you always use protein in a wash, or alternate between moisturizing and protein lines? Sorry for all the questions, your hair is fabulous!! Your curl clumps still look so juicy even after the refresh! I didn't realize there were two shine gels. 😯😯 The blooper. 🤣 It's so shiny it blinds the camera.

@laurenmanley4616 Жыл бұрын

Great review, Courtney! Thanks for explaining the ingredients list in layman's terms. Also I love seeing how much u use. I have such a hard time with hold. Hopefully using a bit more than usual will help. Thanks again!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I am glad it was helpful! And yes, let me know how it goes with more!

@notahamsterr Жыл бұрын

I love that gel but had the same issues with residue. So I mixed the shine gel with their hydro style flexi jelly and it seemed to resolve that some. Also, a really good cream under the shine gel and using less gel works too.

@cindyjines96 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for going so in-depth with your review. I’m absolutely going to get this product. Also. I’m using the curlsmith. Shine oil as an over night prepoo. And oh my gosh it’s amazing ! I’ve never had any shine to my hair .I have only used it twice and I’m 100 percent in love. The video you made about it persuaded me to give it a try. So thank you for that too!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Ah love it!!! That is so awesome! I glad the video helped you!

@hisimagenme Жыл бұрын

Lol, Courtney you are just a joy!! I see your "frizz" as stray hairs that rebelled against the clump they were in, not actual open cuticled freaked out hair. I wish I had your frizz. And I kind of giggled because you were doing the Shine gel...I thought "whooaaa, she better leave the ring light off on this one or we'll all go blind!!" Your hair is shiner than any one else I've seen on KZfaq. I'll never have that hair even as healthy as it could possibly be, my cuticles are just always going to be somewhat raised and praising God! The only way I achieve shine is with oil. But I did just get the CS Shine line and we'll see. I'm in DRY 24/7, with the exception of the 10 minutes when it's flat out pouring rain in NM, so I'll have to finagle sealing those locks before I go out of my bathroom. Otherwise the glycerin will just desperately fly out of my hair and into the air which, as impossible as I feel it is, is drier. Someone needs to train a glycerine to care more about skin and hair than the air! But! This is my problem with every product on the market... so CS won't take a hit for it. I love CS!! Thanks for your review! Awesome as always... smiles and blessings...

@jodywagner7760 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the ingredient details!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 I am glad it helped!

@amysenffner4975 Жыл бұрын

Love your hair!!! Now I can't wait to use mine. I wanted to thank you for this video, because I didn't know how to use the product.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that this helped! And thank you! I would love to know how this goes for you!

@ChereeLS Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reviewing this product! I would like to try their products, but they are out of my budget. Good to know they have trial sizes. Would you mind sharing what shampoo and conditioner you used when doing this review. I have noticed on my curly hair journey that shampoo and conditioner can affect my wash day outcome. Thank you for doing what you do! Have a great weekend!😊

@angelag669 Жыл бұрын

Your hair looks great Courtney. I am so jealous. I am on the Gulf Coast and at 8pm our humidity and dew points are in the mid 70's tonight. I am thankful for that b/c it could be soooo much worse.

@darjaz77 Жыл бұрын

I love you videos, Courtney! I would love to see a “refresh” and how you fix your hair on non wash days. If I have missed any on this subject, please post link. Thanks !

@kateymateymusic1 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you try curlsmith on your short hair now. I have short hair and have just began trying to repair some heat damage (stringy waves half way down, tight curls at the top). I haven't washed my hair since the last cut yet, that is tomorrow and I'll be trying all these products (because a friend gave them to me).

@sip_espresso Жыл бұрын

This is my fav gel right now 💖😊 hold is allmooosst perfect for what I need and what I layer it with!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! It's a fantastic gel!

@paomart Жыл бұрын

Loved this video, and your hair looks sooo beautiful 😍 I was wondering about the producty feeling and residue on the hands, because that happens when I use the Ouidad Advanced Climate Control stronger gel. I really like the fact that helps me a lot with humidity (I live in Florida), but every time I touch my hair, I feel it on my hands, it's like my hair doesn't really absorbs it.... I'll be trying this one in the future 👌

@winciedoffing1433 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Super helpful!! I just starting using this gel because I got it during one of the curlsmith sales. By the way, love your make up today :)

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

I love a good sale! That's great you go it then! And thank you!

@bronwynbrown9804 Жыл бұрын

Your hair looks amazing 😍😍😍

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Awe, thank you so much!

@kryki_cha6206 Жыл бұрын

Excited about this series!! You're always so thorough too. The best gel I've ever used is the in shower style fixer. Your review of this sounds exactly like my experience with the in shower style fixer. In your experience, would you say they are basically the same? I just finished a bottle and am trying to decide whether to repurchase or try something new.

@jessicasopolis3904 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm not Court but I'd love to recommend the Jessicurl Spiralicious gel if u wanna try something else. It also has that polyquat 69 in it right up top in the ingredients list. No glycerin though. Check it out! Xo

@rgrdesigns Жыл бұрын

I got the trial size of this recently & used it twice. It is great for me. My hair is curler but thinner than yours and is colored. I didn't put it on as heavily as you did. I like your tip about layering over the Shine Jelly. I'm so glad this product works so well for me. My husband & I are both sensitive to fragrances.

@Star-dj1kw Жыл бұрын

I bought it in the trial size first too.

@kristinagiroux2871 Жыл бұрын

Love your sunflower t-shirt 🌻

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@simplycurlyde 10 ай бұрын

I used it yesterday & I think I used too much too. My hands felt sticky. I tried to make it better today. I rewetted it, scrunched & microplopped a bit. I still could feel the stickiness on my hands. I diffused & still have a cast! I did use a leave-in & curl cream underneath it. My hair does feel dry too. I think next time I will try jelly & layer the shine gel on top, using less of it.

@perfectlyimperfect7373 Жыл бұрын

Your hair looks fantastic in this video!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! BTW, love your username!

@skscherger Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of Aveda Nutriplenish Curl Gelee

@reneevasconcellos5335 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Courtney, this was a very informative video!!. Question, the only reason you add a leave in to the water as a refresh is for a deodorizer? So many people refresh with a leave in but I don’t know the reason.

@PlayGtr Жыл бұрын

Whenever I sleep with my long hair up in a bun with a hair tie like you have it always comes out with curls because it's like sleeping with your hair and curlers as it's been wrapped around in a circular shape hence becomes more curly.

@emilyjo2158 Жыл бұрын

Would you ever go to different locations, while wearing the same hair products and record the difference? Because I know that a product that will work for me in Texas, won’t work for me in California, and a product that works for me in Northern California would not work for me in Southern California. Or would you ever do a video explaining how different climates can cause hair products to behave differently?

@frizzypoofyscoobyfan104 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. I will definitely be trying curl smith after my transition stage( only been 4 months). You are my go to on what to do for my hair. So thankful You popped up on my youtube page! I wish my hair looked like that on day 2. My hair never gets past day one so far. I'm trying to decide which hair dryer to get. Was wondering if you like the Laifen swift or the Shark if you had to choose between the two?🥰

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

I totally understand the frustration of not making it today too. If it makes you feel any better, I didn’t have any kind of consistency with day two hair until after about eight months. You are so sweet! I’m really glad you’re finding the videos helpful. If I had to recommend one dryer over the other I would probably cry! Both are extremely good. The Laifen is more lightweight which makes it better for travel. The shark has a bigger and better diffuser which might make it better for the average washday. But really I’m splitting hairs here, pun intended! Both are really awesome.

@frizzypoofyscoobyfan104 Жыл бұрын

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Thanks☺

@mtcelticharper Жыл бұрын

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I was going to ask this question too - thanks for the answer! Do you find the Laifen's magnets are too weak to use an adapter on the concentrator to attach a Black Orchid? I really would like to get the Laifen but need a deeper diffuser.

@inabind416 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your hard work on this video, it’s very much appreciated 💕. It seems like a product that might work for my hair type, but man, that price tag 😖

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

I totally get it! If it helps, I have a discount code and link in the description of this video. Or Ulta will have great sales as well. They also have travel sizes which are less costly. I do find they last a while.

@sfogliatelle Жыл бұрын

OK the adorable baby noises in the background of this video made me add this to my curlsmith order 🤣🥰

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂That's hilarious!

@Star-dj1kw Жыл бұрын

I color and tone my hair. I have high porosity hair that is prone towards dryness. My hair doesn’t like the Curlsmith Styling Soufflé or the Shower Fixer. I think it might be the aloe? But I do need a strong 💪 hold gel but not one that has a cast so strong that I have to aggressively break the cast (think Ecoslay Jello Shot). This Curlsmith Shine Gel is IT! My product recipe is 1. hydrating base - either a leave in or a curl cream. 2. a soft / medium hold gel Plop , define curls 3. Strong 💪 hold gel

@GabrielaDiaz-rl1kl Жыл бұрын

Hello girl! Amazing video? can you please tell me what app you use to find the dew points???? thank you!!!

@erinhammer542 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for my waves to start behaving well. One side is good the other side not. Have you review Xmondo wave tech? I am curious about that.

@johannalong473 Жыл бұрын

I may have missed it, have you used Twist by Ouidad Weather Up Gel?

@9riseandshine Жыл бұрын

On another note, what do you think of Epsom salts added to shampoo and or conditioner for itchy scalp conditions, hair volume, etc.

@Delta1HD Жыл бұрын

Question for you! I've been really enjoying the curlsmith hair makeup. The color is cool but to be honest I just love the hold etc. I've struggled to find another gel that is similar. Do you have a suggestion? I know you tried the hair makeup a long time ago!

@jessg.829 Жыл бұрын

I think the hair makeup is the same as the In Shower Style Fixer gel. 🤔

@megancook8430 Жыл бұрын

I have a question about this product. It feels gritty in my hair too when I use it by itself. Like not producty but like my hair sticks really good to itself almost like velcro. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Dunno how to explain it. But does that feeling go away if I layer another gel or add a curl cream under it? I just used leave in under it and the hold is great but I like it better when my hair is soft and I'm able to touch my hair without feeling dirty.

@melissapeirson7000 Жыл бұрын

I used this today for the second time with the Living Proof curl cream under it. 100% humidity here and I am a frizzy mess!! I rarely get a cast from any gel but I guess that is because I use other products under my gel. 🤷‍♀️

@jessicasopolis3904 Жыл бұрын

I live in TX n the humidity is brutal here too. Look into the Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel! I have found it to be the closest thing to bulletproof in this heavy humidity. Xo

@melissapeirson7000 Жыл бұрын

@@jessicasopolis3904 Thank you! I will certainly have to try that one out. I also like the Ouidad heat and humidity(the red one). It holds up better than anything else I have tried.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

You can also try glazing and scrunching on a tiny amount of oil after it dries, when you scrunch out the "crunch"!

@johnnvogt Жыл бұрын

Do you feel like this shine gel is similar to the in shower style fixer or the same just without fragrance? I believe I watched a video where someone deduced that the shine line is basically existing products without fragrance (the shine jelly and curl defining styling soufflé, shine cream and weightless air dry cream). Do you find that to be true??

@KathleenKC1 Жыл бұрын

I am curious about Uncle Funkys Daughter Curl Magic . I know there was a controversy about the formula being changed or not changed. Thanks. I will certainly try this after i make a dent in my current stash.

@caitlinheusz386 Жыл бұрын

How does this compare to Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee?

@veronicaivanova Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! I love Curlsmith! Please don't spread false information about parabens though. Unless you are allergic to them, they aren't bad, they are preservatives, helping products last longer. It's really sad that fake news go so far. It's much more useful to inform ourselves first, rather than applauding a product for not having parabens just because of misinformation.

@RosieGrantlovesmusic Жыл бұрын

I just could not get this product to work for me. Unfortunately, I am sensitive to fragrance as well as having sensitive skin, and something in this gel irritated my scalp terribly. I highly recommend doing a patch test at the nape of the neck if you have had reactions to products before. Again, just because something is fragrance free does not mean you can't react negatively to it. Thank you for doing such a great in depth review though.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Yes, skin patch is a great thing too! But that is true! You can have reaction to organic, natural products.

@merryjulianamenden2371 11 ай бұрын

Have you found anything, including shampoo and conditioners and styling gels that you are not allergic to? I am allergic to all liquid shampoo, and all scents and preservatives.

@RosieGrantlovesmusic 11 ай бұрын

I use the unscented shampoo, conditioner, and all in one styler from LUS. For other cleansing/body care needs, I have good luck with Vanicream products. Allergies and sensitivities are so individual. Good luck!@@merryjulianamenden2371

@pamlaborde105 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely try this one, this might be a crazy question but, how do you know if your hair likes or dislike s protein or glycerin?

@jessicasopolis3904 Жыл бұрын

If your hair is protein sensitive, you will notice it being more dry n brittle after using a leave in protein product or treatment. If your hair reacts bad to glycerin, it will just kind of fall flat n frizz up,losing curl definition. Hope this helps! Xo

@qimzel Жыл бұрын

I'm still trying to make this one work for me.. The first time I used it I had to re-wash my hair because it ended up being super sticky and icky.. Probably used too much.. Then used less but got barely any effect.. It's definitely a learning curve.. Luckily I got the trial size so if I can't make it work I didn't waste too much money..

@sip_espresso Жыл бұрын

When you have that sticky feel, just add some more water when applying 🙏 make sure to really "warm up" the gel in the hands before applying to your hair

@qimzel Жыл бұрын

@@sip_espresso thanks for the advice, this was going to be my next attempt so hopefully this will do the trick! 😊

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Did adding more water and warming up the product help???

@qimzel Жыл бұрын

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney it definitely made it more workable, can't say it's my favorite gel ever, but at least now I can use it up 😁 thank you for checking in!

@EmilyCarriker1 Жыл бұрын

30% humidity . That's it im moving . It's 90% at 1:30 am in sc.

@jessicasopolis3904 Жыл бұрын

It is bad here in TX too

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Truth!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

😂Eh our temps have been 100+!🥵🥵 And we get crazy wind too!

@christinacamonayan5260 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been messing around with this from the travel size bottle and my hair keeps flash drying. I tried putting the jelly under it and I’ve tried putting the Curls Blueberry Bliss leave in under it. Any tips to avoid the flash drying?

@jessicasopolis3904 Жыл бұрын

I've found that my fave gels which include my beloved polyquat 69 tend to eat up water and flash dry my hair no matter what. I combat it by using a ton of water when applying these sort of hard hold gels. During n after application. Always in the shower. It helps buy doesn't solve the problem. Wish I could help more. Xo

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

This video may help! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p6hzhZuomcm-n4E.html As mentioned below, try more water. Use less of the product. And try different products with it.

@michelledailey8505 Жыл бұрын

Everyone has to make their own personal choices about ingredients. But, parabens are perfectly safe. There is too much false info out there about parabens based on faulty studies or consumers misunderstanding the data. Companies are getting on the No Paraben bandwagon to appease customers because of the misinformation. There are great videos/posts out by Lab Muffin Beauty, Dr Dray, Dr Shereen Idriss, Doctorly, the Eco Well, the Beauty Brains about the safety of parabens.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll look into them!

@leslin-8142 Жыл бұрын

You have very very beautiful shiny hair. I also love the t-shirt you are wearing!!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ohyeagirl1111 Жыл бұрын

Since you think it would be better over another product, maybe try it over Orange Marmalade?

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

That may be a good combo!

@karenmonroe2058 Жыл бұрын

Curl clumps are a mystery with my thick, dense curls. I’ve styled all different ways and it curls A LOT but I rarely see clumps 🤷🏻‍♀️

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Have you tried the Swing Curl Clump method? Also, try adding more water.

@karenmonroe2058 Жыл бұрын

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney it’s not very long so there’s not much “swing”. I also have layers so not sure if that contributes to the issue. I use loads of water. Don’t get me wrong, I love my curls. I just do t see clumps.

@sherylbotulenko8843 Жыл бұрын

I found that despite the hold my waves were not frizz free. I think it just doesnt have the level if moisture I need.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

You could try adding a moisturizing gel or a little bit of cream. Unfortunately, we will never be 100% frizz-free.

@sherylbotulenko8843 Жыл бұрын

I do love the moisture line. I was recently in Florida (Disney:) and found that the hold me softly balm, souffle or the in shower fixer were perfect. Im a single styler kind of gal and for me they all did well in that humidity.

@kristinscott2277 Жыл бұрын

So far I haven't liked this one. I don't even know how to describe what it does to my hair. It makes it producty, stringy, and greasy almost? I can't really break the cast and it just makes me hair feel weird and gross. Even if I barely use any at all. It's been a while since I've tried it so I might give it a go on sopping wet hair in the shower and see how it does with that. Luckily I only got a trial size if I end up just not being able to make it work for me. It's the only Curlsmith product I've tried that I haven't been a fan of.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Hmm... Maybe it's what your putting with it? How long have you been doing this method? Transition could effect that as well. But I do that, if there is a product which doesn't work I'll go back it later and then may get good results.

@jcmorton8003 Жыл бұрын

Tried this .... way too much hold, I don't like my curls this tight...and stiff...... won't be using this again. Gave zero shine

@SwavyCurlyCourtney Жыл бұрын

Ah bummer! If you haven't already, maybe try less product or adding in more water. If you used another styler with it I would take that out or try another.