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Shine and Define Styling Serum

Oyin Shine and Define Styling Serum

4 oz | Styler, Second Day Styler, Finisher | Gel, Glaze, Shine
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Product Rating: 4 Curls( 55 reviews )

Tired of styling products that provide hold but strip moisture with drying alcohols? That promise shine but de... read full description »

Approximate price: $11.00
Availablity: Drugstore, CurlMart

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Tired of styling products that provide hold but strip moisture with drying alcohols? That promise shine but deliver crispety, crunchety, bulletproof hair? That control frizz but rob you of softness? Oyin Shine & Define is a new philosophy in styling products. Formulated from vegetable sources renowned for their moisturizing & shine-increasing properties, Shine & Define Styling Serum imparts softness, light hold, great shine, and gentle definition. Designed to be nourishing, light and non-greasy, this soft creamy serum contains herbal infusions, pure Aloe Vera, flax seed extract, nutritive sea vegetables, shea butter, and more. It’s like a smoothie for your hair! Smooth onto damp or dry edges and set with a scarf for a sleek hairline; massage into wet or damp hair and squeeze dry for softness, frizz reduction, and definition of your hair’s beautiful texture. Work with your hair, not against it, with this lightly fruit-scented styling aid. This product is preserved with a paraben-free wide-spectrum cosmetic preservative.

Product Attributes: moisture, definition, shine
purified water, organic flax seeds, organic aloe vera gel, sea vegetable complex, coconut oil, castor, unrefined shea butter, organic raw honey, Vegetable Glycerine, Palm Stearic Acid, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, fruit pectin, xanthan gum, destrose, Optiphen (preservative) citrus essential oils, fragrance

Ingredient Attributes: silicone free, sulfate free, paraben free, organic, protein free, contains bee products
  • curlykid13
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Feb 05, 2012
SHINE? yes DEFINE? no Great lock into moisture for my hair but the name is a little misleading. I love all oyin products to because of the moisture for my bantu knot outs. They give me corkscrew spirals that I can stretch out in no longer than 10 minutes The texture is nice and light which is perfect for the summer and reduces frizz.
  • eljackson2
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jan 19, 2012
I love this product and every other Oyin product that I have tried. I keep mine in the refridgerator and just like a cold rinse this product seals my ends when I use it to do a twist out. My hair is very shiny and soft when I use this product and I get lots of compliments. I wish that it came in a 16 oz jar though.
  • Angela0804
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jan 08, 2012
One word-Amazing!!! My hair loves, loves this stuff. The ends of my hair have been really dry, brittle and tangled and this works wonders at moisturizing my hair and ends really well without making my hair oily/greasy. It smells nice as well. I usually apply it every morning and every night to my ends.
  • curlyberry
    • via CurlMart
Curl Rating: 2
Dec 11, 2011
I have 4b/4c hair, and was really excited when I got this product from oyin. Unfortunately it didn't do squat for my hair, so I won't be purchasing it again. HOWEVER, it did make a nice skin cream and it does smell really good (you'll want to eat it up)! So I'll give it 2 stars.
  • mrswright
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Dec 10, 2011
I have tried this product twice on my dry hair after my twist were dry and love it. It makes and keeps my hair soft. Especially during the start of these dry winter months my hair needs this. I will be making sure I get another jar. I am new at this twist and natural hair styles. Have not worn my hair like this since the 70's I wish we had this stuff back then. I like wearing my hair natural without all the chemicals and heat. I have went from a fade hair cut to shoulder length very healthy hair and love it.
  • NaturesHairGift
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 3
Nov 30, 2011
The smell gave me a terrible headache!!!! In the jar it's ok, but in your hands it smells like cheap candy...VERY STRONG! Bc of that I just couldn't use it anymore.
  • curlyberry
    • via CurlMart
Curl Rating: 3
Nov 17, 2011
Unfortunately this didn't do anything for my hair. I used it as a daily moisturizer on dry and damp hair but my hair just didn't like the product. It gets three stars because it works great on dry skin and smells real yummy, but I won't be purchasing his again.
  • moelisa99
    • via CurlMart
Curl Rating: 5
Nov 11, 2011
I am ordering another jar after this review...this pudding worked well with my 4b\c hair...and if you use the Whipped Pudding with Carol's Daughter Mimosa Honey Pomade, you will have the prettiest twists that are shiny, elongated, wavy, and plus your hair will smell absolutely fabulous. Definitely a must have after freshly washed hair! Enjoy!
  • twnzmome
    • via CurlMart
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 30, 2011
All I can say is....I love this stuff. I did a two strand twist and the next morning, not only did my hair smell good, was moisturized, the twist didn't unravel. I used a cream that claimed it had "hold". The next morning most of the twists had unraveled. So here I am ordering more. It worth the try
  • lavoniaclay
    • via CurlMart
Curl Rating: 2
Oct 24, 2011
I have to give this product two stars because it did moisturized and soften my hair but it was not true to its description. It did not give my hair any shine, and for eleven dollars I could have used a gel for two bucks for the same results that I received. I thought it was very kind for curlmart to send the free samples along with the delivery, but I will not be purchasing this again. And it was very loose like a lotion, and it smelled like pineapples, but the smell goes away. I used this for my double twist outs. As I did my twists my hair became very milky looking, but I did condition my scalp after my cowashing. I hoping to find a product that conditions and shines, holds my twist all at once so I dont have to use more than one product. I have ordered Vitale Jumping Jelly Shining Gel for GMBS. Hope it will do the trick. Good Luck to anyone else who makes this purchase, but I will not be ordering it again.
  • jke03
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 1
Oct 08, 2011
I made the mistake of purchasing this product a second time, thinking something was wrong with the first batch and that I could get better results. Wrong! Who calls this a serum? The consistency is more like watered-down yogurt. My hair was soft, but it left a film on my hair; no shine whatsoever.
  • Fathiya
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Sep 25, 2011
good for hydrating the hair, i love that it doesnt leave my hair greasy
  • Cheles08
  • Type 4c
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 31, 2011
This is great stuff to add moisture and make my hair look nice and healthy. Gives my twists great hold that's not stiff.
  • ericka565
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 26, 2011
This stuff best works if it's been refrigerated. Besides that I love it because it gives my twists alot of volume and they are really fluffy. It smells great.
  • evelynnalfred
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 11, 2011
This is great for my twist-outs. It gives me the right amount of hold and the shine make my hair look and feel healthy. Like all the other products, it smells great.
  • jessebaby7
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Apr 21, 2011
This is my favorite styling cream. I'ts just perfect right amount of water oil slip so moisturizing! Great hold and elongation does exactly what it's called shines and defines!
  • honeybrown1976
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Apr 15, 2011
I love this product. It smells great and it softens and moistens my hair for days. I use it on top of Oyin Handmade's Hair Dew and a selected oil. I highly recommend it.
  • SassiKinksnCurls84
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 2
Apr 06, 2011
Well I was all set to really love this product and my heart broke. I tried it several times to make sure the results were correct. This product kept my 3b/3c/4a hair shinny and moisturized as long as it was wet. when it dried my hair was dull and the hair felt like a film was over it. the only thing I foun dit good for was laying down my edges as long as I used another product under it. The smell isn't bad and dissipates over time but I highly doubt I'll buy again [glad i only got the sample size] I sent it to my sister to try.
  • ravenbttl
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 2
Mar 30, 2011
Definitely not for fine haired curlies!!! I am stuck in the middle.... i need something a little heavier than the weak moisturizing lotions made for my hair type....something that wouldnt get soaked up so fast BUT this isnt it. wayyy too dense. I had the impression that it would melt when i rubbed my hands together to apply but it stayed thick and pasty. i didnt even try to put it in my hair i rubbed it on my elbows instead lol....probably really good for twist-outs on type 4 hair but not for me!
  • shortnsweet
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
Mar 28, 2011
it did seem to leave a white residue when used alone. ill try it next time on my daughters hair. ill prolly stick to the whipped pudding bc i rather not have to use two seperate products if the whipped pudding gets the job done alone.
  • shortnsweet
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 28, 2011
i used this product on my daughters hair and her twist were popping! nice shine and moisturizing. no greasy buildup. defin will repurchase. makes her edges nice also.
  • qwyetstorm
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 25, 2011
This is my staple product for twist outs. It keeps my hair well moisturized. I re-twist nightly and can skip days before having to add more product to my hair. I don't care too much for the chocolate scent but I'd rather smell like chocolate than have a parched 'fro.
  • cece0284
    • via CurlMart
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 08, 2011
I'm in love with all of Oyinhandmade's products...I've tried pretty much all of their hair care line(except honeydew and honeywash) and they are AWESOME!!! I used the whipped pudding and Shine and Define for braid-outsand twist-outs and my hair turns out great! Whipped Pudding is very THICK and prolly too heavy for fine hair or hair that doesn't like heavy creams and butters. My hair stayed moisturized for days and smelled nice. In the winter months this product is the business!!!! It's also great for dry skin too!
  • JohannaEG
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Mar 05, 2011
I don't know why this is called a serum--it's much more of a fluffy cream. But it's my new favorite product to get second, third--or six or seven--day hair. Keeps my curls defined and soft. (Just wish it cost a little less and was more widely available locally.)
  • kadreath
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Dec 19, 2010
a little goes a loooong way for me. keeps my curls frizz-free.
  • CrescentCityQT
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 4
Nov 23, 2010
This product does have a nice consistency (like a whipped fluffy texture) and a nice pleasant light scent. As far as shine goes, yes, it does provide shine. But since I use this on dry hair, I really don't know about the define part because my curls are already defined. I would buy this again because it's more product and the same price as other pomades/fixers out there.
  • angelcakes
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 31, 2010
I am newly natural after transitioning for almost a year. I love shine and define for my braidouts. I am a PJ but this works for my 4a hair and this will be my staple. Definetly will repurchase! The smell is citrusy and the consistency is creamy like conditioner but light.
  • yrh11
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 16, 2010
I love the Shine & Define. It gave great hold for my twistouts. I used it in conjuction with Burnt Sugar Pomade. It is reasonably priced. It is not a staple because I stopped purchasing online(for now anyway).
  • Cyan Eclipse
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 4
Aug 13, 2010
I was trying to review the Oyin Whipped Pudding, but the site won't let me. Anyhoo, the pudding is awesome. I originally bought it for my daughter's 4a hair, but I thought it was too thick and didn't provide the moisture I wanted for her. So I decided to take it for my 3c hair. LOVE IT! The smell is a little annoying, but that dissipates quickly. This product doesn't provide any hold, so I recommend another styling aid with it. It really defined my curls without that silicone feel or stickiness.
  • adst2nv
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 5
Jan 26, 2010
I use this on my twistouts weekly. Great definition, hold and shine.Dries fast and residue free. The best part is I can get 5 day hair with this product and the burnt sugar pomade. Did I mention that my boyfriend can't keep his nose out of my hair!! This smells so good, kinda like an orange sherbet smell. This is my holy grail product for setting my hair
  • divinelight360
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 4
Jan 08, 2010
I have 4a/b hair and I like how it makes my curls pop. It has a soft hold that I use for twists and puffs. I like the lemony smell that isn't too over powering. I tried it in the sample pack and decided to buy the full size. I would definitely buy it again. It can sometimes leave a whitish residue on my hair. Overall I like it as a staple.
  • alove15
Curl Rating: 2
Dec 15, 2009
It works well as a moisturizer but is not ideal for styling hair because it has no hold at all. It didnt even smooth down my edges well. I had to mix it with shea butter to give it more hold.
  • jrad20
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Dec 10, 2009
Great in combination with the whipped pudding. I always get amazing curls with this combo.
  • ModelNurse
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 3
Oct 14, 2009
This product is not amazing, but it works. It can tame crazy baby hairs and it works well for braid-outs and twist-outs. Not so much for wash and go's. It does have a great scent though, and is a pretty light serum. This may be better for those with waves and looser curls.
  • MzCJA
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 06, 2009
Awesome for my twists,twist outs and locs. Even for slicking back edges. Soft hold not hard and crunchy nor flaky.
  • nasmith12
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 2
Sep 20, 2009
I wanted to love this product but it made my hair feel chalky and never worked in enough to keep my hair from looking white-tinged. Smells great though.
  • Nutmeg
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
Aug 31, 2009
I am a fan! I like it for twistouts, braidouts and bantu knots: It gives nice, soft definition and it's moisturizing. If you want strong/firm hold, though, this may not be for you.
  • QVCDiva
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 1
Apr 18, 2009
I didn't care for this product at all. The scent was too much, did not define or moisturize my hair. So happy that I didn't buy a full size.
  • ronda
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 2
Feb 19, 2009
HI RONDA KEPT HAIR MOSITURES ALL DAY AND SMELL GOOD NO CURL
  • msjaim
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 1
Nov 18, 2008
4a/b I didnt like it @ all.. the texture didnt mesh well W/ my hair & it left a residue as well
  • beebee8276
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 1
Nov 18, 2008
I was disappointed with the Shine and Define. It left a grainy white residue on my hair and left no shine. I think you either love or hate it.
  • anonymous
Curl Rating: 1
Aug 27, 2008
I Love this stuff! I finally found a HG product!! It works great; for me, I put it on wet hair then plop. It really defines my curls and leaves a nice shine too. Add to it the yummy smell and you have a winner!
  • anonymous
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 1
Aug 10, 2008
This product doesn't delivering all day frizz control or softness. And, I did find that this product does buildup in the hair as well.
  • anonymous
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Aug 06, 2008
I have to say that I am very happy with this line. When I use the Honey Wash, Honey Hemp Conditioner and the Shine and Define I absolutely have no frizz!. This is truly amazing since I have blonde, thin, very, very frizzy hair. This is better than Ouidad Climate Control on my hair. I use this and alternate with Kinky Curly and I am very satisfied. Thanks for providing all of these wonderful products!
  • anonymous
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 01, 2008
I LOVE this. No curl should go without it. It left my curls moisturized and defined.Like most oyin products,a little goes along way.
  • davala10
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 4
Feb 02, 2007
This product is nice for 4a/3c hair. The smell is curious, but it does a good job of defining frizzies, and smoothing my edges without crunch. It made my hair light and fluffy without looking greasy.
  • gretchen
  • Type 3a
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Jan 04, 2007
I love this as a pomade/fixer. When I test some other product in the morning, and my hair is so not happening, I smooth some of this on dry hair and it "fixes" the flyaways, etc.
  • omnipadme
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 4
Sep 16, 2006
I love the smell of this stuff. It reminds me of orange-cicles kinda, but other than that, this product really did nothing for me. It gave me some definition and no shine. I wear it mostly for the scent over other products that give me shine and definition.
  • karenmc3
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 2
Aug 28, 2006
I was ready to love this, but it neither shined nor defined my curls. The smell (orangy with slight spice/musk undertone) is too strong for me.
  • Curly1908
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 2
May 01, 2006
I love the smell, but this stuff gave me serious crunch, little shine, and no define.
  • Delma
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 26, 2006
I love this product, The scent, the texture, the effect, I love it all!!! My hair so soft with this and it helps with frizz as well.
  • jada1111
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 19, 2005
I love, love, love this! This is an HG for me and I hope they NEVER stop making it. I have beautiful, soft, moisturized, sheeny well-defined coils/curls with body. It smells yummy and does what it's supposed to do. Dries fast too.
  • superlanky
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
Jun 16, 2005
Its pretty thick and creamy for a serum, but makes your hair smell really fruity and quite complementary to a chocolaty Whipped Pudding! It doesn't make your hair feel oily or crunchy. Overall, not bad! Give it a try
  • ChaoticSoul
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 4
Mar 14, 2005
  • greyhound mom
  • Type 2a
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 03, 2005
Love this stuff! Soft hold with high shine. I use this over cream products that do not have much hold. Soft creamy product with almost no scent. Great stuff!
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Our Rating System explained…
Curl Rating: 5 5 Curls: Results were consistently dreamy. Worth repurchasing in large sizes.
Curl Rating: 4 4 Curls: Results were better than most. Would repurchase, just not in bulk.
Curl Rating: 3 3 Curls: Some redeeming qualiities but inconsistent or an incomplete solution. Repurchasing hesitancy.
Curl Rating: 2 2 Curls: Had at least one positive trait, but the negative outweighted the positive(s) without question.
Curl Rating: 1 1 Curl: If I were stuck on a desert island, and this product was the only one available, I'd make my own stuff on the island.

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