Reviews for DevaCurl Set It Free
NaturallyCurly Reviews
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CurlRating: 3
Apr 01, 2009- marie.l - Hair Type: 2c
smells GREAT, like skittles but didn't notice any significant differences in the frizz dept.
awesome hair scent refresher.
CurlRating: 4
May 11, 2006- Michelle - Hair Type: 3b
Very unique. A great, light finishing spray. A little goes a long way.
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CurlRating: 4
Mar 15, 2010- pandora4bn - Hair Type: 3a
I love this product. I like the smell. It works great with Devacurl anGel, I have received many compliments. Set it Free is great for defrizzing on windy days and on humid days.
CurlRating: 2
Mar 08, 2010- afdurkin - Hair Type: 3a
I did NOT like the smell of this product at all - normally, after a while you won't notice a scent but I could still smell this the next day. While the product did keep my hair looking nice, it did not feel nice at ALL, it felt like straw, not crunchy but kind of sticky and dry feeling. I washed my hair (with a low-poo) the next day and I could still smell it - it did not wash/rinse out very easily. I tried a light spritz after washing and diffusing to see if it was just a quantity issue and it was a bit better but I still couldn't stand the smell. I got the sampler pack and I liked all the other Deva products but I'm glad I didn't buy a large bottle of this one...
CurlRating: 2
Mar 07, 2010- curlynoey - Hair Type: 3b
I'm not sure this product did anything to my hair. I didnt like it too much.
CurlRating: 3
Mar 06, 2010- MissCurlGirl - Hair Type: 3a
Didn't feel like this did anything for my hair. After reading some of the other reviews I will try it again on wet hair before AnGell to see if that will work for me too.
CurlRating: 4
Feb 16, 2010- CurlieTop - Hair Type: 3a
At first I'd spray it directly on my hair after waking up in the morning. I was left with defined but flat curls that were very product-y and felt gross and sticky... and I hated the scent :b But then I read the reviews below and tried spraying it on my hand first and then slathering it on... THEN I got all of the definition and shine, without the stickiness. Now I definitely can't go without it, especially since I shower at night and need a quick "morning-after" definer. IMO this is much better than Mister Right for 2nd day hair. I still hate the scent (I really would rather not smell like candy, thank you very much), but I'm getting used to it ;)
CurlRating: 3
Feb 13, 2010- tali81 - Hair Type:
i haven't tried this product, i'm just writing this review to comment on something i noticed.
the fact that the 3oz. bottle is $7.96 and the 6oz. is $17.95 doesn't make sense. why would double the amount (3oz. vs. 6oz) cost more than double the price? the 6 oz. bottle should cost $15.92 (the 3oz. price times 2) or even a little bit less. if not, why would you choose the big bottle instead of getting 2 small ones? or am i missing something?
CurlRating: 4
Feb 06, 2010- rrrosie - Hair Type: 2c
This is a nice holding or setting spray that is also moisturizing. Contains ingredients like beeswax so people with fine or limp hair will probably not enjoy this. I only gave it 4 stars because the scent is overly strong.
CurlRating: 5
Jan 31, 2010- shirleycurls - Hair Type: 3a
Gives my fine 3a curls excellent moisture when scrunched in soaking wet hair following AnGel. An HG for 2nd day hair- gives me THE BEST 2nd day hair when I spray a couple pumps on my hands and very lightly run them over the canopy/ends. Be careful about using too much, though, as that can make your 2nd day hair stringy.
CurlRating: 4
Jan 28, 2010- mslittlelala - Hair Type: 4a
I use it every 3 days AFTER spritzing, conditioning, and moisturizing with MELTED shea butter. I spray it into my hands NOT all over my head. Then I slide it down my twists. I shake around a little and I'm good. The smell is nice NOT bothersome at all. It keeps moisture in for about 3 days on 3c/4a hair.
Let me say I really like it, but I'd use an oil before paying 17 bucks. I got mine on ebay in a lot.
CurlRating: 5
Jan 17, 2010- shellynot - Hair Type:
There is nothing like this product--its great! Provides shine and light hold and frizz protection, smells great. I use it before defusing.
CurlRating: 1
Jan 14, 2010- currrlygurrrly - Hair Type: 3b
I have tried to use this product several different ways, lately. When I used if first time, it was on dry hair, and I used only a few spritzes and it was super sticky. Then I tried it on my wet hair, with less stickiness, but when the day went on, it got gummier and gummier. I then followed someone's recommendations and used it with the Arc Angell, just spraying a little in my hands and using it to scrunch the curls. Nope... this is not a product for me... it is far to gummy and sticky to make my curls feel good and stay nice all day. I will not buy it again.
CurlRating: 5
May 12, 2009- blackfoothair - Hair Type: 3a
I love this product! I agree with the other reviewer who said it smells like skittles! It smells awesome and is very easy to use. The spray is even and instantly makes my hair feel more conditioned. I have really dry hair and asked Shari what to use. She said this is all I need for a styler. She was right!
CurlRating: 4
Apr 07, 2009- mamayogini - Hair Type:
Love this for second or third day hair, especially after sleeping. It revives my 3b curls and clumps them back together in no time! Two things that keep it from being 5 stars - my hair definitely has to be shampooed afterwards - I can't go another day after using much of this, or my hair feels sticky and matted; also, I'm not wild about the scent, which reminds me of Alka-Seltzer cold medicine. It's perfect for a hair reviver, though, so I will definitely keep using it!
CurlRating: 2
Mar 09, 2009- 2lovelyhair - Hair Type: 3b
This product didn't add value to my style. Made my hair feel gummy and sort of wet. Tried using it a couple of different ways but no noticieable improvement in style or manageability.
CurlRating: 5
Mar 08, 2009- sAiCnTg52 - Hair Type: 3a
I love it it makes my hair sooooo soft and touched up my curls when i didn't shower.
CurlRating: 5
Feb 27, 2009- qimissung - Hair Type: 2a
I just got this in the travel size today with the other products, AWESOME!!! I put it on my hands and scrunched it in wet hair and then Angell and it worked!! I have spent 2 weeks trying the CG method and had mixed results, but now my curls look great!! I will be getting the full size of all Devacurl.
CurlRating: 4
Dec 18, 2008- kira1413 - Hair Type: 3b
My stylist gave me a great Deva cut and then styled my 3b hair using this and ArcAngell. They worked great together. I had used this before with very poor results, but she told me, "sometimes the directions on how to use a product aren't exactly 'right.' " Basically, she experimented with the product to find a use that would giver better results.
Instead of using as a finishing or even a 2nd day spray, she sprayed it onto my wet hair, then scrunched in ArcAngell, then blotted dry with paper towels. My hair never looked better!
CurlRating: 4
Sep 13, 2008- becky504 - Hair Type:
Ok, so I used to just spray this product on my hair and it did not work very well. I saw what other people were saying, and I tried spraying it on my hands and then scrunching it into my dry hair on the second day. Voila! hair magic. It defined my curls and wasn't sticky or stiff. I left them feeling soft and moisturized. I think I am going to start using it before my gel (love FOTE!). The fragrance isn't my fave which is why I gave it only 3 curls.
CurlRating: 2
Sep 06, 2008- emmsie - Hair Type: 3b
The first thing I noticed about this product was its overly perfumed scent, so strong that it made my eyes burn. It also felt a bit gummy after my hair dried. I didn't want to pitch it out, so I diluted it 1:1 with water and the effect was much better. Needless to say, once it's gone, that's it for Set it Free.
CurlRating: 5
Aug 05, 2008- shycurl - Hair Type: 4a
This works well to revive next day curls. It makes them shiny and refreshed. I love the yummy citrus scent. I pump a little in my hands and scrunch it into my hair for better distribution. You only need a little to get results.
CurlRating: 1
Jul 30, 2008- Dwahvel - Hair Type: 3b
3B hair
Maybe I'm using this wrong, but it just doesn't do anything for me. I was hoping it'd cut down on frizz. Nope. I've used is as a last step on wet hair, and I've used it on dry hair, and still nothing.
It was a waste of money.
CurlRating: 4
Jul 08, 2008- TaraVictoria - Hair Type: 3b
I really like Deva a lot! this product is pretty good - I like it with the gel, they seem to work real well together. it's pretty light but too much can get crunchy...has a great scent, very light!
CurlRating: 5
Apr 15, 2008- curlsgirlbrazil - Hair Type: 3b
Wonderfull!!this smell is amazing!!I love it
CurlRating: 5
Apr 12, 2008- candela12ia - Hair Type: 3a
GREAT product for those days you don't want to wash your hair, but revitalize the curl. You can't just spray it on, you've got to scrunch/shape the curl. With my recent short cut (from 11 in. longer), this is a lifesaver :) Not sure it would do the trick with my "old long hair" though.
CurlRating: 5
Mar 17, 2008- curlygirl78 - Hair Type:
Wonderfull!! simply put.
CurlRating: 5
Jan 05, 2008- Adoralhm - Hair Type: 3b
Great product, another DevaCurl winner. It helps with thick 3B hair in extreme humidity.
CurlRating: 5
Nov 12, 2007- Wiggilyhair - Hair Type: 3a
Wonderful product! I like to use it on dry hair to make my hair behave all day. Italso can magically bring my curls and waves back to life if I'm having a bad hair day. A little goes a long way on my fine hair which makes this a good buy. I prefer it over Curl Keeper for locking out frizz.
CurlRating: 5
Nov 10, 2007- FrizzBgone - Hair Type: 3a
This product is the only one in this line that I am really happy with. You don't need a lot and it works really well. It is great to boost up your curls mid day. I also like to use it to hold my curls.
CurlRating: 5
Jun 14, 2007- rose - Hair Type: 3a
i love set it free! i think it is how you use it, i started using it a year ago, only on dry hair. while i loved what it did for my hair, i hated the smell. now i no poo, then one condition, and leave in a lot of one condition, then blot dry my hair, spray in set it free, then style. it curls my hair, keeps frizz away, my hair is soft, curly and shiny. i think cutting down on other products and using it on wet hair made all the difference.
CurlRating: 5
May 07, 2007- Suburbanbushbabe - Hair Type: 4a
This is truly a unique product. I rub a few sprays on my hand with Blended Cutie Soft Curls & Swirls to unscrunch, stretch or otherwise "finish" my dried curls. I use in the same way on 2nd day hair to help revie the texture and fluff it out and soften it. It's great stuff.
CurlRating: 4
Jan 04, 2007- kurlee - Hair Type: 3a
I would have liked this product so much more if it didn't smell TOO STRONG. Gives me a head ache.
Great little spray though. Gives the curls bounce and extra curl. Didn't work too well with frizz for me.
But that smell..It had to go.
Well worth a try!
CurlRating: 2
Jan 01, 2007- Darby - Hair Type: 3a
I won't repurchase this because it doesn't do anything for my hair. It doesn't do anything bad - just nothing.
CurlRating: 2
Sep 15, 2006- LavenderCurls - Hair Type: 3a
This is an okay product for me. Not totally bad but not something I think I'll get again. I use it for smoothing down surface frizz and it does help to scrunch it in for frizziness after your hair is dry, but it depends on what products I've used. With some products it leaves my hair feeling producty. Love the scent - like apple jolly ranchers! I'd buy it alone for the scent!
CurlRating: 2
Aug 18, 2006- liv2dance4 - Hair Type: 3b
i'm with Ringlet above - not sure what the fuss is about?! Definitely leaves my hair sticky and smells weird in my hair all day - like orange flavored baby asprin. There are better finishers out there with less stickiness and for less money!
CurlRating: 5
Jul 10, 2006- Leilani42 - Hair Type: 3a
Absolutely love this stuff! A few squirts on my hands, scrunched into wet hair before applying AnGell, makes all the difference in the world! Then, on completely dry hair, scrunch in a few more squirts for shine, extra hold, and getting rid of the crunch. I didn't believe that anything could go onto my dry hair without making it stiff, but this did. A little goes a long way... too much can get sticky. It smells heavenly, too. I adore this product!
CurlRating: 5
May 16, 2006- petitfox - Hair Type: 3a
This is a HG styler for me! I use it in damp hair, on dry hair and for 2nd day curls. Whichever way, it adds shine, hold and keeps my curls from frizzing... it even tames the trickiest spots. I love the smell and the versatility! I just have to make sure I never run out of this one.
CurlRating: 1
May 01, 2006- Ringlet - Hair Type: 3a
I didn't really like the scent & it didn't do anything for my curls except leave them feeling very sticky.
CurlRating: 5
Apr 29, 2006- BeachBlondeWavie - Hair Type: 2b
this smells amazing and works even better. it's a super creamy spray i spray in my hands and apply to my hair as the last step of my styling. the frizz factor without & with this stuff is like day and night. helps enhance my waves too. i also use it after my onc mister rightmix spray on 2nd day hair. i wish it came in bigger bottles!!!!
CurlRating: 2
Nov 30, 2005- curlylibrarian - Hair Type: 3c
I am a huge fan of DevaCurl products. However,This product did not work for me. I would not buy it again. It left my hair frizzy, waxy and sticky.It smelled really good though.
CurlRating: 5
Nov 25, 2005- lunacurl - Hair Type: 3b
I no longer need another styling aid!!! It's a miracle! Thank you Devachan for this perfect product. It holds curl without being stiff or crunchy. I apply on soaking wet hair after generously conditioning with One Condition and have amazing results. This is my HG!!
CurlRating: 5
Aug 23, 2005- urbancurl - Hair Type: 3b
Been using this about 3 weeks now and just ordered another bottle. I love it! I use it on my hair while it is wet after I give OC a little rinse. Then I use it again when my hair is dry on any curls that come out frizzy or otherwise undefined. I usually spray it on my hands then rub it in my hair. For 2nd day hair, I spray it onto my pineapple, smooth it in, put on shower cap and shower, and take it down. Great hair days with this! I have 3b/c hair.
CurlRating: 5
Aug 13, 2005- spiderlashes5000 - Hair Type: 3b
I'm still experimenting with SiF, but I'm really starting to love this product...and am relying heavily on it. It always manages to fix my hair mistakes. If I don't put enough gel or leave-in in it or I don't scrunch enough or let it airdry too long or it's overconditioned, and it looks frizzy, puffy, too soft, undefined, too straight or whatever, I just spray this on and scrunch it in...and voila! My hair is shiny and curly and nice. :o)
CurlRating: 5
Aug 01, 2005- lushaholic - Hair Type: 2a
Great product for soft hold and preserving curls for second day hair. It has a nice lime-candy scent, but not overpowering. Will definitely re-purchase!