Luster's Scurl "No Drip" Activator Moisturizer
Curls, Waves & Natural Hair With Vitamin B5
I get a lot of questions about Scurl No Drip on a weekly basis. Many ladies are curious as to why I use this product, how I use this product, the benefits and if I like it more than Wave Nouveau! Well this blog will explain ALL OF THAT! :)
S-Curl Activator & Moisturizer may be used daily to maintain and condition your curly hair style. It contains Glycerin and Vitamin B5, which together eliminate breakage and keep your curls soft, healthy and with a lasting sheen. This special "No Drip" Formula allows you to use S-Curl Activator without fear of ruining your clothes or pillow cases.
S-Curl Activator & Moisturizer can be used daily by the entire family and will not leave greasy build-up.
Directions: Hold bottle about six inches from hair. Spray evenly over the entire head, massage completely through, then style. Use daily to maintain proper moisture balance.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Acetamide MEA, Ceteth-20, Olealkonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Simethicone, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance.
Why I use this product:
How I use this product:
I use this product 3 ways in my regimen.
1. Daily Moisturizer:
I am relaxed and I moisturize & seal twice a day (all year round) i.e. Morning and night. Even though this product was intended for Jherri curls/texturizers, it can also be used on natural, relaxed or texlaxed ladies for a boost in moisture. I part my hair in 6 sections. I spray 1 pump in my hand and then apply it to the section i.e. 1 pump per section. Then I proceed to seal my hair, normally I use Hot Six Oil with Scurl (love this combo). I do not end up with wet hair.
2. Leave-in Conditioner:
After washing & deep conditioning, or co-washing, I use Scurl No Drip as a leave-in conditioner. I've been doing this for well over a year now and it's a staple of mine. It leaves my hair very moist, smooth and soft. Don't fall into the propaganda, you can turn your moisturizer into a leave-in conditioner :) I spray my entire hairline, roots and nape first. I also pile my hair on top of my head and spray my ends. I then run my fingers through my hair to massage the product in and proceed to air dry then style i.e. buns, braid outs, flat iron etc. Then I will moisturize and seal after it's completely dry.
3. New growth softener:
I religiously spray Scurl in my new growth around week number 6-7 into my relaxer stretch. This product helps to hydrate my roots and strengthen my demarcation line to eliminate breakage. It's the ultimate new growth softener and curl enhancer, therefore making my hair more manageable.
Benefits of Using Scurl No Drip:
EDIT TO ADD: This product can be used in the winter. Many people feel like they can't use glycerin based products in the winter but everyone's hair is different. I have no problems using Scurl or Wave nouveau in the winter. There may be a slight chance that your hair can get dry from using glycerin in the winter since it's main purpose is to draw moisture from the air into your hair. Typically there's no moisture in the air in the winter months, therefore it could start to draw moisture out from your hair. This may or may not be the case for you.
♥ Sunshyne
S-Curl Activator & Moisturizer may be used daily to maintain and condition your curly hair style. It contains Glycerin and Vitamin B5, which together eliminate breakage and keep your curls soft, healthy and with a lasting sheen. This special "No Drip" Formula allows you to use S-Curl Activator without fear of ruining your clothes or pillow cases.
S-Curl Activator & Moisturizer can be used daily by the entire family and will not leave greasy build-up.
Directions: Hold bottle about six inches from hair. Spray evenly over the entire head, massage completely through, then style. Use daily to maintain proper moisture balance.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Acetamide MEA, Ceteth-20, Olealkonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Simethicone, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance.
Why I use this product:
- Quenches my thirsty 4b/c hair.
- Very easy to find i.e. Local beauty supply store.
- Conditions and softens my new growth and hair
- Eliminates breakage very well
- Multi-purpose product
- Very easy to apply to the hair (thin consistency)
- No strong scent
- Limited silicones
- No protein whatsoever
- Can be used all 4 seasons
How I use this product:
I use this product 3 ways in my regimen.
1. Daily Moisturizer:
I am relaxed and I moisturize & seal twice a day (all year round) i.e. Morning and night. Even though this product was intended for Jherri curls/texturizers, it can also be used on natural, relaxed or texlaxed ladies for a boost in moisture. I part my hair in 6 sections. I spray 1 pump in my hand and then apply it to the section i.e. 1 pump per section. Then I proceed to seal my hair, normally I use Hot Six Oil with Scurl (love this combo). I do not end up with wet hair.
2. Leave-in Conditioner:
After washing & deep conditioning, or co-washing, I use Scurl No Drip as a leave-in conditioner. I've been doing this for well over a year now and it's a staple of mine. It leaves my hair very moist, smooth and soft. Don't fall into the propaganda, you can turn your moisturizer into a leave-in conditioner :) I spray my entire hairline, roots and nape first. I also pile my hair on top of my head and spray my ends. I then run my fingers through my hair to massage the product in and proceed to air dry then style i.e. buns, braid outs, flat iron etc. Then I will moisturize and seal after it's completely dry.
3. New growth softener:
I religiously spray Scurl in my new growth around week number 6-7 into my relaxer stretch. This product helps to hydrate my roots and strengthen my demarcation line to eliminate breakage. It's the ultimate new growth softener and curl enhancer, therefore making my hair more manageable.
Benefits of Using Scurl No Drip:
- No protein
- Has Provitamin B5 (adds volume & thickens hair)
- Extremely Moisturizing
- Softens hair
- Helps eliminate breakage
- Gives subtle sheen
- Can be used daily
- Can be used to moisturize your hair under braids, sew-ins etc.
- Naturals and relaxed heads can use this product (relaxed ladies don't sleep on this)
EDIT TO ADD: This product can be used in the winter. Many people feel like they can't use glycerin based products in the winter but everyone's hair is different. I have no problems using Scurl or Wave nouveau in the winter. There may be a slight chance that your hair can get dry from using glycerin in the winter since it's main purpose is to draw moisture from the air into your hair. Typically there's no moisture in the air in the winter months, therefore it could start to draw moisture out from your hair. This may or may not be the case for you.
♥ Sunshyne
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♥ Sunshyne
Is there a particular method or technique that you use to decrease hair breakage significantly?
What do you use?
What steps do you take?
♥ Sunshyne
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What steps do you take?
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- UltraHydrating Soy contains 5 times more omega 3 & 6 for healthier hair growth and superior anti-dryness protection.
- Vitamin-rich Soy Protein penetrates faster and deeper into hair for the maximum protection against breakage, split-ends and dryness.
Ingredients: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Petrolatum, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Biotin (Vitamin H), Linoleic Acid (Vitamin F), Persia Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (contains Vitamins B2, D, A, E, K, and Potassium), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Acrtlamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, DMDM Hydantoin, Parfum (Fragrance), Methylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Propylparaben, CI 19140 (FD& C Yellow #5), CI 16035 (FD&C Red #40), CI 42090 (FD&C Blue #1).
The Truth: I'm pretty impressed with this conditioner to be honest. For the price, you get a whole-lot of conditioner which is always a plus in my books along with great results. In the photo above, I added a Aussie Moist pump to the bottle just for convenience..lol. I wish it came with one though. Anyways, it has a pleasant scent....very refreshing yet sweet. It sort of reminds me of candy. The texture is great. It glides very easily onto the hair. It's not too thick not too thin with a light orange tint. The ingredients aren't top notch but it does condition and soften the hair. Plus, I'm not sure of how the hair can absorb vitamins (marketing?). I think it's best to ingest them rather than putting them on the hair.
I've tried this product on dry hair first and on damp hair after shampooing. I prefer using it on freshly shampoo'd hair. I would normally leave this deep conditioner on for 20-30mins with heat. When rinsing it out, I felt loads of slip and instant hydration, which is very good while stretching your relaxer. The slip lasts until you air dry so it's very easy to comb & detangle your hair. Once my hair was air drying, it felt soft, very smooth, manageable, slightly stronger and conditioned! Even though there's protein in this conditioner i.e. Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein, Soybean Protein, etc., you don't feel the stiffness or hard hair feeling. It's truly more on the moisturizing side than on the protein side.
Tips: Use once a week as a deep conditioner with heat for 20-30mins after shampooing to increase moisture level and strength.
Price: $11.99 CAD 33.8 Fl. Oz (1 litre)
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♥ Sunshyne
