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Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera 10.5 oz (298 g)

 
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Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz
 
4.1

(based on 17 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (14)
  • Controls frizz (12)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Smells great (7)
  • Strong hold (6)

Cons

  • Sticky (5)
  • Greasy (3)

Best Uses

  • Curly hair (15)
  • Daily use (8)
  • Thick hair (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Product junkie (5), Beauty conscious (3), Quality oriented (3), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
    • Hair Type:
    • Very curly hair (13), Dry (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Beautiful Bouncy Curls

I love this product! I stumbled upon it while looking for another curl activator, but when I saw Aloe as the 3rd ingredient I had to give it a try. And Whoa Nelly! ...Read complete review

I love this product! I stumbled upon it while looking for another curl activator, but when I saw Aloe as the 3rd ingredient I had to give it a try. And Whoa Nelly! My 3c,4a hair has never been this beautiful since I started wearing my hair naturally curly. I even got compliments from other African American relaxed hair women, which in the natural world doesn't happen often.

I recommend this product to everyone. A little goes a long way. In the morning I just refresh with a light spritz of my homemade moisturizer and wow how my curls come back to life

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Very Disappointing!

I ordered 3 of these because of the reviews--now I don't know what it do with it all!

I have natural super kinky medium length hair that this product does not...Read complete review

I ordered 3 of these because of the reviews--now I don't know what it do with it all!

I have natural super kinky medium length hair that this product does nothing for. I was hoping that it would accentuate my curl pattern while providing some much needed moisture for this desert-dweller but it didn't do either. In fact, it just made my hair gross and sticky for a few hours and then my hair returned to dry, dry dry! Now i'm using it up because I have it---sparingly--- along with some SuperGro (grease) type product.

Perhaps they changed the formula since the eairlier rave reviews were written? I'm not sure but the best thing about this product is it's fresh not at all overpowing smell. Save your money if you have kinky natural hair and want curl definition and moisturizing properties and don't buy this one.

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4.0

Give It try!

By momofgirls

from United States

describe yourself Minimalist

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Controls Frizz
  • Define curls
  • Easy To Use
  • Easy To Wash Out
  • Lightweight
  • Smells Great

Cons

  • Greasy
  • Small Container
  • Sticky

Best Uses

  • Curly Hair
  • Thinner Hair
  • Wavy Hair

Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

I really like this! Im African American with fine Type 3 curls. I usually shingle my hair with it and it stays moisturized and defined for days. I spritz my hair with water to refresh. A word of advice: Use sparingly or you could end up with greasy and sticky hair but it does rinse out easily.

  • Hair Type:
  • Wavy Hair

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4.0

Defines Curls, But Doesn't Help Dry Hair

By Naomi

from Texas

describe yourself Minimalist

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Non-Greasy
  • Strong Hold

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Curly Hair

    Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

    Pros: This product is the best I've found for defining curls. I lightly dampen my hair, work a little of the gel through my hair with my hands, and then use a fine-tooth comb to define my curls. A little of the gel goes a long way for me. Smooth 'n Shine does leave my curls very shiny. It isn't greasy, and I don't have a problem with residue.

    Cons: Once dry, my hair still has defined curls, but they are a weird combination of being shiny, yet hard and dry to the touch. Trying to do a touch-up combing of my hair after the product dries is unpleasant. So, I pair Smooth 'n Shine with Pantene Pro-V Relaxed & Natural for Women of Color Daily Oil Cream Moisturizer. Smooth 'n Shine provides the curls; Pantene Relaxed and Natural provides the moisture and softness for my hair.

    • Hair Type:
    • Very Curly Hair

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Product

    By D3T

    from Brandywine, MD

    describe yourself Product Junkie

    Pros

    • Controls Frizz
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Non-Greasy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Curly Hair
      • Daily Use
      • Thicker Hair

      Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

      I recently transitioned to natural hair, and have been struggling to find products that works for my hair. This gel is great... it's non sticky and doesn't make your hair dry or hard.

      • Hair Type:
      • Very Curly Hair

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      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Perfect Curl Activator For Curly Hair

      By Curly Simone

      from Orlando, FL

      describe yourself Beauty Conscious

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Controls Frizz
      • Defines curls
      • Easy To Use
      • Non-Greasy
      • Smells Great

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Curly Hair
        • Daily Use

        Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

        I was on the look out for a curl activator that smells great, isn't sticky, tames frizz, and defines curls, and after reading raving reviews of this product I purchased it at my local drugstore for just [$]. I washed my hair with a non-harsh shampoo, 'Just for Me' (which is really for children's hair), and deep conditioned it with 'Smooth n Shine Critical Repair'. After towel drying my hair I sectioned it off into five sections and distributed 'Smooth N Shine Curl Activator' throughout my hair from roots to ends and then combed it out to ensure it was evenly distributed. I have very curly hair, but it tends to be frizzy, however after using this product my curls are extremely defined and the frizz is gone. I highly recommend using this activator if you have curly or wavy hair because it's especially designed for giving definition to each hair cuticle. Also, this activator isn't greasy or sticky like the curl activators we used to use back in the day of jerry curls. It smells good enough to eat. I hope this review is helpful to anyone who's in dire need of the perfect curl activator.

        • Hair Type:
        • Very Curly Hair

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        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        I finally found the ONE!

        By Tracy

        from Evanston, IL

        describe yourself Product Junkie

        Pros

        • Controls Frizz
        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Curly Hair

          Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

          I've tried a NUMBER of products and couldn't find the right mix of curl definition and softness. I used it for the first time today and I LOVE the look. It's better than my old standard of hair gel (which made my hair crunchy) and hair milks (which made it frizzy). I am a CONVERT!

          • Hair Type:
          • Very Curly Hair

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          (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Good alternative for my KCCC

          By Soulja Girl

          from Kosovo

          describe yourself Product Junkie

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Controls Frizz
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Curly Hair
            • Thicker Hair

            Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

            I took a chance on trying to use something differnt that my expensive but I love it KCCC. This works really well. It dries as if you don't even have any product in your hair just nice soft curl. Gives me definition without any crunchiness and moisturizing. But don't expect to have anymore than two good days out of it. I have 3C type african american curly hair.

            • Hair Type:
            • Very Curly Hair

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            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Best I've ever used

            By bhen

            from Texas

            Pros

            • Controls Frizz
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight
            • Smells Great
            • Strong Hold

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Curly Hair

              Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

              I'm mixed african american and white and this product makes my curls tight and I like how once it dries, my hair still looks wet, but isn't hard like with other gels. I also found this product is not greasy. I can run my hand over my head and not get it on my hand...I can also wear a hat and when I take it off, the hat is not greasy and my hair stays in place.

              • Hair Type:
              • Very Curly Hair

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Carmen, Frustation

              By Cruz, the stressful one

              from Philadelphia, PA

              describe yourself Beauty Conscious

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Controls Frizz
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Smells Great
              • Strong Hold

              Cons

              • Sticky

              Best Uses

              • Curly Hair
              • Daily Use

              Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

              I love the product. Please give it a try. Make sure you use plenty of it. My hair looks moist and bouncey.

              • Hair Type:
              • Very Curly Hair

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              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Product

              By Cruz, the stressful one

              from Philadelphia, PA

              describe yourself Beauty Conscious

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Controls Frizz
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Smells Great
              • Strong Hold

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Curly Hair
                • Daily Use

                Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

                I love this product. Now, I have shiny hair, loose curls and my hair is not dry. I hope I could always buy this product. Everytime I like a product it discontinue. I recommend that if you use this product please use plenty and it will work. My hair looks good for weeks. They reason people do not like this product because they do not know how to use it. Awsome product. I am Puerto Rico and I have tight curls and very very dry hair.

                • Hair Type:
                • Very Curly Hair

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                (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Don't waste your money

                By Free Shipping Lover

                from Rexburg, ID

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Doesn't Work
                  • Dries-Out Hair
                  • Sticky
                  • Strong Odor

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Smooth 'n Shine Polishing Curl Activator Gel, For Extra Dry Hair with Aloe Vera, 10.5 oz:

                    That product didn't do any of the things it promises-don't waste your money on it.

                    • Hair Type:
                    • Very Curly Hair

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