Shine and Define Styling Serum by Oyin: Ratings and reviews on NaturallyCurly.com

Reviews for Oyin Shine and Define Styling Serum

CurlRating: 4
Jan 04, 2007
Gretchen - Hair Type: 3a
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.

CurlRating: 5
Jan 26, 2010
adst2nv - Hair Type: 4b
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

CurlRating: 4
Jan 08, 2010
divinelight360 - Hair Type: 4b
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.

CurlRating: 2
Dec 15, 2009
alove15 - Hair Type:
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.

CurlRating: 5
Dec 10, 2009
jrad20 - Hair Type: 3c
Great in combination with the whipped pudding. I always get amazing curls with this combo.

CurlRating: 3
Oct 14, 2009
ModelNurse - Hair Type: 4a
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.

CurlRating: 5
Oct 06, 2009
MzCJA - Hair Type: 4a
Awesome for my twists,twist outs and locs. Even for slicking back edges. Soft hold not hard and crunchy nor flaky.

CurlRating: 2
Sep 20, 2009
nasmith12 - Hair Type: 4b
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.

CurlRating: 4
Aug 31, 2009
Nutmeg - Hair Type: 4a
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.

CurlRating: 1
Apr 18, 2009
QVCDiva - Hair Type: 4b
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.

CurlRating: 2
Feb 19, 2009
ronda - Hair Type: 4b
HI RONDA KEPT HAIR MOSITURES ALL DAY AND SMELL GOOD NO CURL

CurlRating: 1
Nov 18, 2008
msjaim - Hair Type: 4a
4a/b I didnt like it @ all.. the texture didnt mesh well W/ my hair & it left a residue as well

CurlRating: 1
Nov 18, 2008
beebee8276 - Hair Type: 4b
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.

CurlRating: 1
Aug 27, 2008
whitechocolate629 - Hair Type:
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!

CurlRating: 1
Aug 10, 2008
StepNOut - Hair Type: 3b
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.

CurlRating: 5
Aug 06, 2008
Product - Hair Type: 3a
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!

CurlRating: 5
Jul 01, 2008
LeeMayhem - Hair Type: 3c
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.

CurlRating: 4
Feb 02, 2007
davala10 - Hair Type: 3c
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.

CurlRating: 4
Sep 16, 2006
omnipadme - Hair Type: 4a
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.

CurlRating: 2
Aug 28, 2006
Suburbanbushbabe - Hair Type: 3c
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.

CurlRating: 2
May 01, 2006
Curly1908 - Hair Type: 3c
I love the smell, but this stuff gave me serious crunch, little shine, and no define.

CurlRating: 5
Feb 26, 2006
Delma - Hair Type: 3a
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.

CurlRating: 5
Jul 19, 2005
jada1111 - Hair Type: 4a
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.

CurlRating: 4
Jun 16, 2005
superlanky - Hair Type: 3a
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

CurlRating: 5
Mar 03, 2005
greyhound mom - Hair Type: 2a
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!