When I was applying the SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie to each section of my hair initially, it seemed like the cream was sitting on top of my strands instead of sinking in. Most of the time, this means I just need to help the absorption process by massaging the product in a bit more. Once I did that, my hair felt much smoother and softer, and I was able to twist each section without any issues.

I’m not the most skilled at styling my hair, so my haircare regimen is pretty simple. I’ve nailed down my method for weekly wash days and consistently rotate between the products and tools I find suit my hair the best. My curls have a hard time absorbing moisture, so I try to focus on maximizing hydration in every step of my routine, from shampoo to stylers. SheaMoisture’s Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie is enriched with natural ingredients to give you soft, silky and defined curls! Enriched with certified organic Shea Butter, this conditioning enhancing smoothie smoothes split ends and tames stray flyaways to transition damaged, over-processed hair to gloriously shiny, bouncy curls!Uses: A styling cream that moisturizes strands while helping curls to appear smoother and more defined. SheaMoisture’s Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie is a natural hair care product which is so gentle that you can use it every day to flaunty your curls in envious, dazzling styles!

Section hair and apply product sparingly to damp or dry hair. Do not rinse out. Style hair as desired. For best results, use as a styling cream for twist-outs, braids and wash-and-go styles. I took my twists out after two days, and I was pretty happy with the results on my curls. My hair was shiny and soft, and I also had minimal frizz. My strands felt lightweight without feeling parched, crunchy, or brittle, and they had great movement as well. With styling creams, it can be difficult for me to find a balance that provides enough moisture and definition without excessive weight, stiffness, or greasy residue. Thankfully, I used the right amount of product per section, and I also think the cream itself is rich and moisturizing without causing an oily residue. While the texture isn’t my favorite, I can easily adjust and get used to it for good reason—my curls were defined, bouncy, and my hair felt moisturized for several days. I can see this product staying in my rotation in the future; if my two go-to styling creams are sold out, I now have a third option that I know will suit my hair type and complement the other products I use in my routine.

Ingredients

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice, Water, Glycerin (Vegetable), Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*‰ Overall, I have three go-to brands, and SheaMoisture is actually one of them—the other two are Camille Rose Naturals and Melanin Haircare. I’ve tried twisting creams from each brand, and while I’ve fared well overall, Melanin Haircare's Twist-Elongating Style Cream is the one I enjoy the most. I still remain open to other products, though, especially if they're from a brand I trust. I decided to put my current twisting cream on pause and try SheaMoisture’s Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie. SheaMoisture recommends sectioning your hair, applying the product sparingly to damp or dry strands, and styling as desired. I decided to use the cream to seal in my leave-in moisturizer and help define my curls when doing my twist-out.