Chocolate Kinks & Kurls- Best Wash & Go of 2019 (yet)!
So......I thought I knew what my holy grail wash and go products were. I thought I'd figured out the exact products I needed in my life. Then Chocolate Kinks & Kurls came along and CHANGED THE GAME! This brand is black-owned and founded by Juanita Henderson. All of the products are free from sulfates, silicones, mineral oil, phthalates, and parabens. So far I've tried the infamous Cocoa Creme Clay Wash, Pineapple Colada Hair Milk (leave-in conditioner) and Lemon Rose Defining and Smoothing Gel. Keep reading for my take on these products.
Cocoa Creme Clay Wash (Rhassoul)-16oz/8oz
I first heard of the Cocoa Cream Clay Wash from @lovelightliz on Instagram. She raved about how this clay wash clumps her coils and hydrates her hair. This clay wash comes in a Rhassoul or Bentonite formula. Recently, the founder of Chocolate Kinks & Kurls, Juanita Henderson, offered this clay wash in a 16oz size and I jumped at the chance to try this formula in a larger size as it will last a long time.
The clay wash removes dirt, toxins, and product build-up. The wash left my hair soft and moisturized. My hair didn't feel stripped. My hair felt super strong and hydrated. This clay wash has a thick texture and an intoxicating chocolate smell (that isn't overpowering.)
Would I re-purchase this product? Yes, yes and YES. I now fully appreciate the hype surrounding this product. Plus, who can resist the gentle chocolate smell that doesn't leave you smelling like a bakery? This clay wash is already a part of my cleansing rotation. :)
Pineapple Colada Hair Milk (Leave-in Conditioner)-8oz
So, once when I played AAU basketball, I had a teammate, named Janine. She was a tough point guard who always seemed to move at 100mph. One time, as we were making a comeback after being down by 10+ points, I distinctly recall Janine yelling "they're sleeping on us!" And she was right. Our opponents underestimated our abilities.
Janine's words resonated with me when I applied the Hair Milk in the shower. Too many people are sleeping on this product!! I know Chocolate Kinks & Kurls is known in significant part for its clay wash, but this Hair Milk is outstanding too. The texture is kind of thin and it applies easily to soaking wet hair. (I style my wash and go's in the shower typically by working in four sections. I apply the milk to each section before moving forward to the next step and periodically add more water to keep my hair soaking wet.) My jaw actually dropped at the slip and the gentle pineapple scent. The slip is MIND-BLOWING. And the scent is sweet but not too sweet.
Would I re-purchase this product? Yesssss. I told Juanita I wanted a liter size and I think she presumed I was joking. I'm not. :) #gohardorgohome
Lemon Rose Defining and Smoothing Gel-12 oz
Earlier this year, a colleague of mine made lemon macarons with rosewater filling. That day, I was living my best life. Well, the lemon rose gel reminds me of my beloved macarons and I would consider it the star product in this line. I know some of you are thinking that I already went hard in the paint for the Hair Milk and I did. But this gel....is legendary. It plays well with other products, a little goes a long way, it has a medium/strong hold that lasts for days, the scent is perfect, and it has a runny/slippery texture. What more could one want? (Tip: Make sure you don't over-apply this product. Less is more. It's better to use too little than too much.)
Would I re-purchase this product? Yes. If you can't tell yet, I adore this line. I was in a bit of a wash and go rut and this gel brought me out of that rut. It is consistent every single time.
Interested in trying Chocolate Kinks & Kurls? Use code cleanbeautycurls15 for 15% off! Have you tried this brand before? Post below about your experience!
-Rachel
Cocoa Creme Clay Wash (Rhassoul)-16oz/8oz
I first heard of the Cocoa Cream Clay Wash from @lovelightliz on Instagram. She raved about how this clay wash clumps her coils and hydrates her hair. This clay wash comes in a Rhassoul or Bentonite formula. Recently, the founder of Chocolate Kinks & Kurls, Juanita Henderson, offered this clay wash in a 16oz size and I jumped at the chance to try this formula in a larger size as it will last a long time.
The clay wash removes dirt, toxins, and product build-up. The wash left my hair soft and moisturized. My hair didn't feel stripped. My hair felt super strong and hydrated. This clay wash has a thick texture and an intoxicating chocolate smell (that isn't overpowering.)
Would I re-purchase this product? Yes, yes and YES. I now fully appreciate the hype surrounding this product. Plus, who can resist the gentle chocolate smell that doesn't leave you smelling like a bakery? This clay wash is already a part of my cleansing rotation. :)
Pineapple Colada Hair Milk (Leave-in Conditioner)-8oz
So, once when I played AAU basketball, I had a teammate, named Janine. She was a tough point guard who always seemed to move at 100mph. One time, as we were making a comeback after being down by 10+ points, I distinctly recall Janine yelling "they're sleeping on us!" And she was right. Our opponents underestimated our abilities.
Janine's words resonated with me when I applied the Hair Milk in the shower. Too many people are sleeping on this product!! I know Chocolate Kinks & Kurls is known in significant part for its clay wash, but this Hair Milk is outstanding too. The texture is kind of thin and it applies easily to soaking wet hair. (I style my wash and go's in the shower typically by working in four sections. I apply the milk to each section before moving forward to the next step and periodically add more water to keep my hair soaking wet.) My jaw actually dropped at the slip and the gentle pineapple scent. The slip is MIND-BLOWING. And the scent is sweet but not too sweet.
Would I re-purchase this product? Yesssss. I told Juanita I wanted a liter size and I think she presumed I was joking. I'm not. :) #gohardorgohome
Lemon Rose Defining and Smoothing Gel-12 oz
Earlier this year, a colleague of mine made lemon macarons with rosewater filling. That day, I was living my best life. Well, the lemon rose gel reminds me of my beloved macarons and I would consider it the star product in this line. I know some of you are thinking that I already went hard in the paint for the Hair Milk and I did. But this gel....is legendary. It plays well with other products, a little goes a long way, it has a medium/strong hold that lasts for days, the scent is perfect, and it has a runny/slippery texture. What more could one want? (Tip: Make sure you don't over-apply this product. Less is more. It's better to use too little than too much.)
Would I re-purchase this product? Yes. If you can't tell yet, I adore this line. I was in a bit of a wash and go rut and this gel brought me out of that rut. It is consistent every single time.
Interested in trying Chocolate Kinks & Kurls? Use code cleanbeautycurls15 for 15% off! Have you tried this brand before? Post below about your experience!
-Rachel
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