Let’s talk shampoo. On the quest for killer curls, cleansing is every bit as important as hydration, but it gets far less attention. Keeping your hair and scalp clean and free of debris and build-up is required for optimum hair health. Shampoo is a critical part of any curly hair regimen, and if you are looking for a reasonably-priced quality line, Elucence has you covered. I was first introduced to this brand over a year ago by this video. I was looking for a new shampoo because my dry, high porosity curls could not stand up to the arid Southern California air, and I wanted to try removing glycerin from my regimen to see if it made a difference. Also, my wavy-haired husband had decided my expensive shampoo was community property, so I hoped to find something a little less pricey. I saw that Elucence Moisture Benefits shampoo came in both 10 oz. and 1 Liter sizes, so I knew if I liked the product, I could save money by buying the larger bottle.
Well, it was love at first shampoo. It’s peachy scent is wonderful and not too sweet or overpowering. The shampoo lathers beautifully. Its key ingredients are peach extract, Irish moss, ginseng and wheat protein which provide moisture. This is a gentle cleansing shampoo that doesn’t strip hair or leave it frizzy and parched. I like that it leaves my curls bouncy and hydrated, and my scalp refreshed. A lot of gentle shampoos don’t seem to do the job, or they deposit more oil onto the scalp and hair shaft, which leaves my hair limp and lifeless and causes my scalp to flake or break out. With this shampoo, I have been able to wash my hair less frequently and refresh my curls with water and a bit of leave-in and mousse. When I wash, I only need a nickel-sized amount to fully cover my head, as the product is not watery or runny.
If you need a deeper cleaning to remove product build-up, Moisture Benefits probably wouldn’t be the best choice. Instead, I prefer Naturally Curly Editors’ Choice Winner Elucence Volume Clarifying Shampoo. This stuff will get the gunk out without stripping your hair. Its main ingredients are Pro-vitamin B5, biotin, sage, green tea, chamomile, and salicylic acid. The most limp, lifeless, weighed-down hair is left restored and rejuvenated with just one wash. It will also keep your scalp clean, and help you get rid of flakes and itching. As with any clarifying shampoo, you only need to use it when you are experiencing product build-up, not on every wash day.
Elucence Moisture Benefits and Volume Clarifying Shampoos are the perfect pairing for shiny, healthy hair. They are also proof that you don’t have to spend a fortune to look your best. Of course, if you try them, you will likely want to explore the rest of the line.
Do you use either of these shampoos? Let us know what you think in the comments. For a review of Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner, click here.
