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There’s nothing like a great leave-in conditioner to set the foundation for the rest of your wash-and-go. Leave-in conditioners help to detangle, hydrate, and provide tons of slip to create your favorite styles. The honey wave has been pretty popular with many brands over the years, but while some use honey as part of their products, very few make it the staple of their formulas. I’ve used many honey products and have had a problem with the overtly sweet scent that can accompany such a fragrant ingredient. Camille Rose takes honey to the next level with their Honey Leave-In Conditioner, which softens, defines, and moisturizes all hair textures.
Why We Love It
As a 2023 NaturallyCurly best leave-in conditioner award winner, it’s safe to say that our readers love this product, which is why it caught my eye. It literally looks and feels like honey with a unique blend of honey, vitamins, and antioxidants that help soften and smooth strands. I was initially skeptical about using such a thick leave-in conditioner in my hair as I try to avoid anything too heavy, but it melted into my curls with no problem. This leave-in conditioner isn’t only very original in design, texture, and formulation, but it subverts expectations by not being heavy, sticky, and smelling too sweet.
How It Stands Up to Competitors
This is an excellent leave-in conditioner that provides all-day moisture, shine, and frizz control, which is a win-win for our books. It doesn’t leave any residue on your scalp or build-up and promotes health hair growth due to the olive fruit oil and aloe leaf ingredients that prevent any further hair breakage. As a person still in recovery from the blonde era of 2020, I’m always looking for a leave-in conditioner that will help keep my hair healthy. It’s truly in a category of its own because of its very similar properties to honey, which may come off scary at first until you take the plunge and watch how easily it applies to your hair.
How I Use It
Camille Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-In is added to my wash day routine after a very good cleanse. I carefully rake the product across my strands from root to tip and then detangleit with my favorite brush. One of the first things I notice every time I use it is the immediate shine across each of my curls which makes it appear as if I’ve already put an oil in my hair, but it’s just the richness of the formula. I then pair the product with a mousse or gel and watch my curls transform from wet to bouncy and beautiful goodness. Less is more with this product, but if you’re more heavy-handed, you’ll still be able to avoid any build-up.
Will you be keeping it sweet with Camille Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-In? Let us know in the comments.