Danielle writes:I first started using Smooth as Silk for co-washing while transitioning this summer. It smelled delightful, I loved the ingredient list and it made my hair ridiculously soft. I initially thought the bottle was a little pricey for the amount of product (I'm used to cheapie conditioners, since I run through them), but the results were undeniable. This product was doing my hair some major favors!
I began to ration it out (broke grad student) and loved it more and more with every use - but it wasn't until after I BC'd in October that I had my OMFG moment.
I was experimenting with braid outs, and used about a zillion different products to see which one was a perfect fit. After awhile, I decided it couldn't hurt to try the Smooth as Silk condtiioner. I didn't think it was a leave-in type product - but when I tried it out I realized I was sorely mistaken. My braid out was extra soft, there was no build up, and my 4a/3c hair had FANTASTIC definition.
I just squirt a half dollar sized amount on a lid and do about 6-7 braids on each side of my head. After I've washed with another conditioner and applied coconut oil to my hair, I take a dab of Smooth of Silk for each braid section and let my hair air dry overnight. The results are fab and I have nothing but love for Giovanni for this lol.
In the near future, I will try to use this as a DC treatment with heat. The more I use Smooth as Silk, the more use I seem to get out of it!
I don't believe I'm protein sensitive, so for any ladies that are loving this product - I would highly suggest they experiment by NOT washing it out! Just my two cents.
Check out Danielle's blog: www.blackstrands.com.
I mix about 2-3 oz of Smooth as Silk with 2 oz of castor oil and fill the rest of a 10 oz spray bottle with water. I use this on my 3c/4a curls. It is the truth. I love Smooth as Silk. It is a versatile product.
ReplyDeleteI will have to try this. I've always used the leave-in conditioner but was still undecided about the Smooth as Silk.
ReplyDeleteI love Giovanni products.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I really realized how much I love Smooth as Silk until I ran out of it. lol
ReplyDeleteI always rotate my conditioners, but when this one got low I was breaking my neck to get to Target and restock.
I am always a little reluctant to spend money on trying new things, but I got hooked on the body scrubs so I gave it a try. Nothing like it! This product has completely made up my mind between the organic products and the regular stuff. I would recommend it to anybody who has what I like to call the rough stuff. Worth every penny. Yes to Cucumbers is great too if your looking for more fluid oz per $.
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