Beauty & Fashion
If you're a product junkie like me (trust me, I'm getting better), then you might want to consider making room for one more product or two.
As a natural hair girlie, I have tried many lines that claim to soften your hair, help it grow, or do all the above, and while some of them have worked, others, not so much. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying the new collection from Flawless by Gabrielle Union, a line that she teamed up with celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims for, and I have to say, I enjoyed the experience.
The line primarily uses Brazilian bacuri butter, which, according to the site, softens hair, increases its ability to absorb moisture, adds natural shine, and promotes overall hair health. I'm all about finding products that will help with the health of my hair, especially after experiencing dryness, excessive shedding, and hair loss from dying my hair blond.
I tried five products in total: the 3 Minute Restoring Conditioner, Styling Glaze, 5 Butter Miracle Leave-In Conditioner, Elongating Custard, and Repairing Edge Control.
After taking down my braids, I shampooed my hair and followed it with the 3 Minute Restoring Conditioner. I was instantly entranced by the scent, which reminded me of being on a tropical beach.
3 Minute Restoring Conditioner
Freshly washed hair.
After three minutes, I rinsed the conditioner out, and my hair felt soft and revitalized. Next, I detangled and sectioned my hair and applied the 5 Butter Miracle Leave-In Conditioner. The five butters used in the conditioner are shea, cupuacu, murumuru, bacuri, and mango.
5 Butter Miracle Leave-In Conditioner
How my hair looked after applying the leave-in conditioner.
I followed that up with the Elongating Custard, which is supposed to define curls and minimize frizz without crunch or flaking. Both the leave-in and the custard had the same scent as the conditioner, and I was in heaven. It has a light scent that hits you when you turn your head or even walk, and the best part is that it lasts for days.
Elongating Custard
How my hair looked after applying the elongating custard.
I used the Repairing Edge Control to lay my edges down, and I love that it's infused with biotin and creatine to help grow and strengthen the hair.
Repairing Edge Control and Styling Glaze
The finished look.
A few weeks later, I tried the Styling Glaze to give my curls a little more definition, and I liked it. However, I will have to try it for a slick-back look such as a ponytail as that's what this product was intended for.
Overall, I think Flawless is a good line. What stands out for me is the ingredients used in the products, such as the many butters, rice oil complex, and lilac leaf extract, which all promote healthy hair. And, of course, I can't forget about the inviting, beachy scent.
I'm still relearning my hair after having to cut a lot of it off because of color damage (blond isn't worth it, y'all), so I still have a little frizz where the blond is, which is no fault of the Flawless line. However, I can see myself continuing to use some of the products, especially the conditioner.
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