Product Review: SheaMoisture Smooth & Repair High Shine Glosser

Anyone who's been using the curly girl method knows we have two sworn enemies: Sulfates & Silicones. In order to make the most of our natural curls, we must avoid BOTH. Of the two, I think Silicones are far more dangerous because they can be found in almost every product that is NOT made for curly hair AND MANY that claim to be, and they WILL NOT wash out with sulfate-free products. Not every curly girl completely eliminates sulfates (low-sulfate shampoos can work better for some hair textures), but if you're not using them, Silicones are the enemy.

Over the past decade, manufacturers of hair products have started making significant strides in accommodating the CG community. We have more sulfate-free and silicone-free options than ever, and as the "Natural is Beautiful" movement picks up speed I think this trend will continue.

Where I've noticed a void in my own hair routine is in what I call the "shine factor." I have highlights, which naturally makes my hair a little dull (darker hair colors actually reflect shine much better than lighter ones), and though my hair is extremely healthy right now, it is not shiny. I have not done much experimenting with oils in my hair and don't plan to until the time comes where it's appearing dry, which right now it isn't.

So, what can we do? There are dozens upon dozens of Shine Serums, Sprays and Sealers out there that worked wonders for me back when I was flat ironing. They worked because they are all loaded with silicones. For well over a decade I had a stockpile of Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum on hand at all times, but those days are over now. I'd all but given up on having any real shine in my life until I picked this up last week:

SheaMoisture Tahitian Noni and Monoi Smooth & Repair High Shine Glosser

I LOVE this product. I generally like the SheaMoisture line, but they miss the mark on stylers sometimes, at least for my hair type. If your hair is lacking shine, THIS is the product that will fix the problem. Not only that, it will give you extra definition and make your curls soft and frizz-free. Important application tips:

1) DO NOT spray this product directly on hair. I made this mistake the first time I used it. IT IS NOT A MIST. 

2) DO spray this product into your hand, rub hands together, and apply.

3) DO NOT apply this product to wet hair. It really works best when hair is dry and the results are IMMEDIATE.

It is always fun to discover a product that's both inexpensive and does exactly what it claims. I highly recommend picking up this glosser next time you hit the store! 

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