Reviews for DevaCurl DevaCurl No-Poo
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CurlRating: 2
Aug 07, 2006- laurabeth33 - Hair Type: 2b
I'm torn on this product. Sometimes I get good results. Sometimes it's the same as any ole conditioner-wash. Unfortunately, my results have been inconsistant.
CurlRating: 5
Jul 04, 2004- Michelle - Hair Type: 3b
A revolutionary product - truly different - that cleanses the hair unlike any traditional shampoo. Very gentle.
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CurlRating: 4
Jul 23, 2010- tangledmassofcurls - Hair Type: 3c
Surprisingly I saw this in a Rite Aid drug store, and after "cyberstalking" all the curlies and posts on this website, I just HAD to try it. I really like this product. MY 3c hair has a tendency to become absolutely brittle if I'm not careful, and since starting my "no cone" routine, it's been a real challenge to find a product that can moisturize my tresses. Personally, I like the scent-- and this doesn't leave my hair feeling stripped like normal shampoos. In fact, I also have the One Condition (yes, bought that too) and find that I don't even need to use it after using the No-Poo! The only reason I gave it 4 curls is because of the price. Other than that, I'm very satisfied and I would definitely consider repurchasing-- it's cheaper than my favorite "no poo", which is the Wen Almond Mint cleansing conditioner.
CurlRating: 5
Jul 20, 2010- curlymix - Hair Type: 3c
Seems to clean the scalp and not weigh hair down or dry it out. I've been using DevaCurl products for a year now and can definitely see that my hair is healthier with the no-poo and one condition system. My stylist has even commented on the change.
CurlRating: 5
Jun 30, 2010- gaylainfife - Hair Type: 3a
Love, love, love this product. It seemed a bit odd not having lather when washing my hair but I got over it after seeing how much healthier my hair looks. I play a lot of tennis so I sweat a lot. Usually use this product 2 - 3 times a week the rest of the time I just rince my hair really well and let dry on its own as recommended in the book Curly Girl. Also use the Conditioner and AnGel. The results of all 3 products is great.
CurlRating: 3
Jun 24, 2010- jamieaugie - Hair Type: 3a
This didn't seem to work well for me. At first, my hair and scalp felt great, but after a few uses, I had build-up (which I had just taken pains to get rid of). I think I will stick with my usual low poo cleanser instead. I also disliked the smell of this product, which although faint, still smelled like my grandmother's powdery scent.
CurlRating: 4
May 19, 2010- palebluedot83 - Hair Type: 3c
This moisturizes my hair like a conditioner. If you look at the ingredients it even has some of the same things that you would find in a conditioner. The downside is though, since it doesn't lather, you end up using more to get the same coverage, but I tend to avoid this by diluting it with a quick duck under the showerhead, then pulsing it down the hair to the ends. I'd give this a 5 but I have two issues with this. The peppermint and menthol can be irritating on sensitive skin/scalp, and the use of parfum/fragrance. It's just been discovered that some products that use the general "fragrance" have chemicals in it that are highly carcinogenic. Maybe it being the last ingredient it has very little amount but being a product junkie it all builds up, so now I tend to avoid things with fragrance/parfums listed on the bottle, unless it's already naturally derived.
CurlRating: 1
Apr 27, 2010- mathewsdevil - Hair Type: 3a
I loved the true clean-feel this gave my hair but this product stripped all moisture from my hair - it is still damaged from using this product only a couple of times. I am always up for trying new products but this is the one I truly regret.
CurlRating: 5
Apr 27, 2010- mystline - Hair Type: 3b
My hair has gone through years of abuse from straightening it too frequently, just recently colouring, and not taking care of it. All of this took a serious tole on my hair, leaving it dry and hay-like. I've used TONS of different brands of shampoos for dry hair and the harsh chemicals in them made my hair even worse. I decided to go No-Poo, just to see if it would make a difference- and it did! My hair isn't nearly as dry and rough as before. The smell is soothing and feels great as I rub it in. I'm so glad I found this line!
CurlRating: 1
Apr 22, 2010- jetaime360 - Hair Type: 3a
I just cannot understand why this is the best of the best! It totally dried my hair out, smelled awful, and I needed about 10 pumps just to detangle! My hair was so dry because of the menthol that it frizzed out all the time and even started breaking. Would not recommend.
CurlRating: 5
Apr 13, 2010- momw/curls - Hair Type: 3c
I love this product. I use this every 2 days with the DevaOne conditioner on my 3c/4a curls. The results are soft shiny curls that look great even the second day.
CurlRating: 4
Apr 13, 2010- Naturalista - Hair Type: 3b
Great stuff and lightly conditions as it cleanses.
CurlRating: 4
Mar 30, 2010- er.brew - Hair Type: 3a
I haven't tried other sulfate-free shampoos yet, but I think I've had fairly good results. Definitely takes getting used to from regular shampoos, but my hair has been so much more moisturized since switching! Sometimes I notice it is harder to get rid of build up and my scalp to feel really clean but it is still much more preferrable than dry, flaky, fried shampoo scalp!
CurlRating: 2
Mar 19, 2010- Curly24 - Hair Type: 3a
Ugh! This product is awful! It smells absolutely horrible! It absolutely took my ringlets away! It may work for other people but did not cooperate with mine!
CurlRating: 5
Mar 15, 2010- pandora4bn - Hair Type: 3a
I love this product. I'm usually one to jump from one cleanser to another, but I think I have found my true love.
CurlRating: 4
Mar 07, 2010- curlynoey - Hair Type: 3b
Hair felt moisturized, soft and clean.
CurlRating: 5
Mar 06, 2010- MissCurlGirl - Hair Type: 3a
Love this! My favorite so far. My hair is silky soft and no tangles.
CurlRating: 5
Feb 14, 2010- douladawn - Hair Type: 3b
I didn't think this would work. I hate to admit that for some reason I have always thought that suds=clean, but there it is. I was so pleasantly surprised by this stuff, it really cleans, smells good and leaves my scalp feeling great.
CurlRating: 4
Feb 10, 2010- CurlieTop - Hair Type: 3a
I'm really blown away by this. I bought the trial size extremely skeptical that it would do anything other than just deposit botanicals on my scalp. I really didn't believe it could really clean. I was wrong. It really does dissolve all oil, grease, and dirt from your scalp. 1 point off for the price only... I don't know if I can keep spending this much on a shampoo I use daily!
CurlRating: 5
Feb 09, 2010- CurlyGirl79 - Hair Type: 3b
I first tried this product by purchasing the travel pack. I wanted to try it out before I committed to the full bottle. With other shampoos, my scalp would itch; I even tried organic shampoos. This leaves no residue or build up, cleanses hair and scalp, and my curls are the best they've been in decades. I highly recommend this product.
CurlRating: 5
Jan 17, 2010- shellynot - Hair Type:
Great cleanser--really cleans hair without weighing down my roots like a regular cowash.
CurlRating: 3
Jan 14, 2010- riley4724 - Hair Type: 3b
I've been pleased with the performance of the No Poo and would definitely purchase it again. However, I've had better, more consistent results with other products.
CurlRating: 5
Nov 09, 2009- qimissung - Hair Type: 2a
Love this product, it works great and smells great. I'm glad I came back to deva!
CurlRating: 5
Nov 02, 2009- l5phillips - Hair Type: 3a
Love it. My curls are always inconsistent. I have my very good and just plain terrible hair days. But the first day I used this product my curls came back to life. It looked like someone took a curling iron to my whole head! Perfect pair to the One Condition and Angell.
CurlRating: 2
Oct 29, 2009- jessuop - Hair Type:
While this worked great for my hair it did horrible things to my scalp. I think I am allergic to one of the ingredients. I switched to the Jessicurl cleansing cream and the problem cleared right up. My stylist, who specializes in curly hair, has had other clients complain of similar reactions to the Devacurl no-poo. I have had no problems with any of the other Devacurl products.
CurlRating: 5
Oct 20, 2009- curlykey - Hair Type: 3a
I really love this!! It cleanses and moisturizes! I do use regular conditioners to co-wash with but this is the best for co-washing for me! Great Product!!!
CurlRating: 4
Sep 25, 2009- Wiggilyhair - Hair Type: 3a
I wanted to point out that the ingrdients have changed. The newest version has cocamidopropyl betaine and glycerin, the old version does not.
I've only tried the new version and I really like it. It works so much better for me than using inexpensive drug store condtioners for washing. Love the minty scent. I didn't give it 5 curls because I like to alternate this with both low and sulfate-containing shampoos. Otherwise, my fine hair gets too weighed down.
CurlRating: 2
Aug 25, 2009- curlyjam - Hair Type: 3a
This product seemed to work at first. My hair felt softer but after two months my scalp is starting to itch and my hair got frizzier. I used it with the Deva one conditioner.
CurlRating: 4
Jul 07, 2009- LeeMayhem - Hair Type: 3c
I was looking to replace my blended beauty cleansing conditioner so i tried this. It is not as moisturizing as blended beauty,but it cleanses just the same and leaves an even better scent on my hair.
CurlRating: 4
Jul 07, 2009- LeeMayhem - Hair Type: 3c
I was looking to replace my blended beauty cleansing conditioner so i tried this. It is not as moisturizing as blended beauty,but it cleanses just the same and leaves an even better scent on my hair.
CurlRating: 5
Jun 05, 2009- CurlyGeorgiaPeach - Hair Type: 3a
This product is so amazing! It smells so good! I get compliments every time I am in a room with someone on how good it smells. It makes my scalp tingle and leaves my hair clean! Over-all love this product!
CurlRating: 5
May 23, 2009- philippians3_7 - Hair Type: 3a
I love this product! My hair is so soft, hydrated and there is no build up! My scalp feels invigorated and my hair is clean but not stripped.
CurlRating: 5
May 12, 2009- blackfoothair - Hair Type: 3a
I was a little worried about using a non-traditional shampoo. This stuff is awesome! The peppermint is a nice added touch as well because it makes my scalp feel refreshed. It thoroughly cleans my hair without stripping the moisture. It's hard to explain, but it really does work! Also, the smell from the bottle doesn't seem to impressive, but in the shower it's fine. Just a light rose and peppermint smell. Nothing overbearing.
CurlRating: 5
Apr 25, 2009- RRuin - Hair Type: 3a
Consistently great results especially when followed by Deva conditioner, gel and set it free.
CurlRating: 5
Apr 23, 2009- AlphaLyrae - Hair Type: 3b
Love it. Love it. Love it. I go between this and the Low-Poo. The Low-Poo I use when I plan on doing a deep condition, so once a week. And the No-Poo I use once a week. Other than that, I wash with the One-Condition. And I must say that my hair is always in fabulous condition. The DevaCurl line has done wonders for my hair!
CurlRating: 1
Apr 04, 2009- Lissadances4life - Hair Type: 3b
This did nothing to moisturize my hair.
Not happy with this line
CurlRating: 3
Mar 10, 2009- CurlyRae - Hair Type: 3b
A nice cond.-wash. Cleans without stripping my hair.
CurlRating: 5
Mar 01, 2009- lauroon212 - Hair Type: 3a
My curls have never looked better since starting the DevaCurl line. My 3A/3B hair forms ringlets more easily and doesn't frizz. The lack of lather doesn't bother me at all, my hair still feels clean and I haven't found buildup to be a problem.
CurlRating: 4
Jan 27, 2009- lolutz - Hair Type: 2b
Started using the 3step deva curl process and really like the No Poo shampoo. this shampoo is better on my hair than may of the other curly hair products. my best results are using it consistently for 1-2 weeks. i see the best curls on a consistent basis.
2B
CurlRating: 4
Aug 22, 2008- riotkitty - Hair Type:
I'm a Low Poo user that was skeptical that this could actually clean your hair and scalp. I figured that massage alone was all you need unless you are doing a real washing. I was wrong, this works.
However, being a One Condition and Set It Free user, I can see build-up being a problem with this. I wish there was something being between Low Poo and No Poo.
I would imagine that if you had very healthy, almost never frizzy or dry hair (which is like none of us on this site), this would work as the only shampoo/conditioner you would need.
CurlRating: 5
Jan 05, 2008- Adoralhm - Hair Type: 3b
I love all of the DevaCurl products, and my 3B hair looks better than it has in my entire life since I've been using this shampoo for that last 4 months. My hair is growing at a phenomenal rate, and shines like crazy! It takes some getting used to, however, because it does not lather at all.
CurlRating: 2
Nov 02, 2007- shkiesz - Hair Type: 3b
Bleh. I bought into the whole "no poo" thing from the salesperson. Bought the whole angell line from deva curl. My hair is just as dry and unhappy as if I were using the cheapest drugstore poison. I feel like this does nothing for my hair- and have been using it for over a month. Cannot recommend.
CurlRating: 5
Aug 26, 2007- wildhair - Hair Type: 2a
I love No-Poo and One Condition. I starting using them about a month ago and I have noticed a real improvement in the condition of my hair. I grew up in the 60's during the "Twiggy" years and hated my curly hair then, but through the years with the help of an understanding husband, I have learned to accept and, now with the help of Deva Curl, love my hair. I found your website when I read Lorraine Massey's Naturally Curly book. I have hair exactly like hers, very dry with corkscrew curls. I tried Afro-American products but they are too oily for my fine hair. This has to be the best regimen for my hair that I have found. I noticed my hair curls better without the silicones too. I am hooked on this stuff. I also like the Angell gel. The fragrance of all the products is great, but I especially like the smell of Angell, it smells like apples.
CurlRating: 1
Jan 04, 2007- kurlee - Hair Type: 3a
I will have to say this didn't do much for me and I never liked the smell really. Nothing I would keep on using but well worth a try for peoople with REALLY dry scalp and hair.
CurlRating: 2
Dec 22, 2006- angelmyst6 - Hair Type: 3a
I can say I love the scent of this product...but the product didn't work well for my hair. For some reason it always felt as if I didn't rinse it out completely and left my hair feeling icky, and it made me break out around my forehead. On the other hand, I use in my daughters culy hair and it always looks beautiful. So, all I can say is test it for yourself.
CurlRating: 1
Aug 15, 2006- hbran - Hair Type: 3b
After using DevaCurl's complete line, my hair felt dry. My color was stripped.
CurlRating: 4
May 10, 2006- SYB - Hair Type: 3b
The smell is what stopped me from using this product, but it still did a good job of cleansing my hair nevertheless! I would have given this product 4 stars, but due to the smell, I only knocked off 1!
CurlRating: 5
Dec 31, 2005- theempress - Hair Type: 3b
Finally I got this after being on the CG Routine for 3 months. I love it! My scalp feels clean and hydrated. The smell is also a bonus. As with all DevaCurl products it's light, yet refreshing.
CurlRating: 5
Aug 13, 2005- spiderlashes5000 - Hair Type: 3b
I really like this product. It cleans my hair and scalp well, and sets things up nicely to be detangled later on with One Condition. But mostly I love the scent. I mean, I really LOOOOOOOOOOOVE the scent. Sometimes I just need to walk into the bathroom in the middle of the day and just sniff it. Yum!
CurlRating: 1
Aug 03, 2005- O.J. - Hair Type: 2a
This product really started to build up with continued use. At first it left my hair feeling soft, but by day two it felt weighed down and fuzzy, with extreme frizz. The amodimethicone in it, probably.
CurlRating: 5
Jul 21, 2005- ladydncing - Hair Type: 3c
I love the smell of No-Poo! I find it to really cleanse my scalp. I massage it and leave in for a few minutes and follow up with the rest of the Devacurl line. I found that the scent lingers for a day or two which I don't mind.
CurlRating: 5
Jul 07, 2005- BabyWildHair - Hair Type: 3b
A curly haired girl's dream come true!!!!!
CurlRating: 5
Mar 24, 2005- petitfox - Hair Type: 3a
The best cleanser I have tried. It leaves my scalp feeling and looking clean, my hair is soft and my curls are happy. It's also detangling and smells nice. I will definitely buy this again!
CurlRating: 4
Feb 20, 2005- cubanaqt - Hair Type: 3c
Since I stopped using sulfates, it is hard to find a good shampoo. I really like the No-Poo though. My hair doesn't feel stripped at all, but moisturized. Doesn't cause tangles and leaves hair soft. I like it much better than Jessicurl's Hair Cleansing Cream.
CurlRating: 5
Feb 19, 2005- curlygurly - Hair Type: 3b
I really like this product! It cleans my hair but doesn't leave it feeling stripped the way shampoos do.
CurlRating: 5
Feb 08, 2005- KinkyRoots - Hair Type: 3b
Excellent product. Scalp is left feeling clean, fresh and tingly. Definitely a HG.
CurlRating: 1
Jan 29, 2005- gilda - Hair Type: 2a
Extremely expensive considering that you can buy any light weight conditioner and rinse, as it has not cleansing properties. Definately not worth the money
CurlRating: 5
Nov 22, 2004- PixieCurl - Hair Type: 3a
This is a great cleanser! I find that my best hair days are now the days I "wash," which I never would have thought possible before CG and Devacurl. I just have so much volume at the roots and my hair feels almost weightless. The only reason I gave it 3 curls instead of 4 is because it doesn't completely get rid of my dandruff... then again, no traditional shampoo ever could either :-/
ETA: changed my review to 4 curls because i've changed my method of washing and it's helped the dandruff so much! i massage the no poo in for longer than i used to and so vigorously that my arms get tired, and it works!
CurlRating: 5
Oct 15, 2004- Meezer - Hair Type: 3a
This is a great scalp refresher. It smells invigorating (a blend of tingly peppermint and delicate rose) and while it has no "cleansing" agents, it is a great tool to use for frictioning the scalp. For an ultra mild 'hair' cleansing, I find the Low Poo to be a better bet. The No-Poo is a lot like a very, very lightweight conditioner... much like VO5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze with the added benefits of botanical extracts and the great scent.
CurlRating: 5
Oct 01, 2004- miacurl - Hair Type: 3a
I was surprised to like this! It is creamy white and thicker than I thought it would be. It cleans well without drying, I even use it as a facial cleanser without any irritation. Very happy with this product.
CurlRating: 5
Sep 24, 2004- fluffy - Hair Type: 3a
Love, love, LOVE this stuff! This is the only shampoo I've used where my hair looks best the day of shampooing, rather than a few days down the road. This is an effective, yet very gentle clarifier. It removes tangles and leaves my hair really soft and shiny.
CurlRating: 5
Sep 23, 2004- Lushaholic - Hair Type: 2a
Finally a cleanser that my hair and scalp agrees with! I feel like it was custom-made for my hair's needs. I have a big tangle problem, or maybe I should say I 'had'. But whenever I use the No-Poo, I can feel the tangles disappearing before I even apply conditioner! I can just glide my fingers through my hair when I have this applied to it. I love how it makes my scalp feel clean and tingly, and the smell is very refreshing. I like to use it in combination with One Condish, and the results are amazing for my tangled fine hair! 3 big cheers for No-Poo!
CurlRating: 5
Sep 09, 2004- mitabird - Hair Type: 3a
I really like this cleanser. It's gentle & works well. I like the way it smells & it leaves my hair feeling clean & soft.
CurlRating: 5
Aug 03, 2004- wavytype - Hair Type: 2a
I alternate between this and Loo-Poo. One of the gentlest cleansers available.
CurlRating: 5
Jun 14, 2004- shorty448 - Hair Type: 3a
Love this stuff. Smells great, detangles better than just about anything, leaves hair soft and scalp clean. Be careful how you store it though--I had a bottle go bad on me.
CurlRating: 5
Jun 12, 2004- cyndi - Hair Type: 3b
When I was on the CG routine, this was the best clarifier imaginable. My scalp was always clean and my hair was always soft.