Hey SunRaes! Just want to clarify my video. I did go in with a deep conditioner after shampooing, however, I didn't mention it because it is not part of the kinky curly line. I was only reviewing the kinky curly line. I did want to point out though, that the shampoo does say you can go straight into the leave in from the shampoo if you want to. This is along the same line as some stylist are saying, (wash, condition, styler), but because I was unsure as to whether or not I was going to leave the conditioner in or not, I did deep condition. I hope this clears up any confusion.
The shampoo is definitely a clarifying shampoo. It should only be used as needed, but no more than once every 4-6 weeks. If you use it more than that then you could damage your cuticle. *Pro tip: If the shampoo is clear then it is probably a clarifying shampoo. A clarifying shampoo should always be followed up by a high quality moisturizing shampoo to replenish the hair. Then you would follow that up with a high quality rinse out conditioner. (rinse conditioner out with warm water. Some products are temperature sensitive e.g. UFD Curly Magic) * Pro Tip: A Leave-in is a styler with no hold. It does not/cannot condition the hair. The Knot Today should be applied to soaking wet hair in the shower. Do not rinse out the knot today leave-in because it is basically the styler of this system not the custard. Knot Today also acts like a primer for the custard to adhere to. *Pro tip: Apply the Custard outside the shower. Grab your water bottle with warm water and spray the medium section. Start with a small amount of Custard then gradually add more. Sit under the dryer until your hair is 80%. If you live in a humid climate, 100% dry is needed. The Knot Today has a 7/10 for slip. Not horrible, but not amazing. Moisture comes from water, not from products. The shampoo does a better job at providing moisture to the hair. The Knot Today & Custard are a system and they should be used together. From a marketing perspective, it makes more sense to advertise them as products that can be used by independently. The company makes a lot more money due to overuse and misuse of these products. The sections that have more frizzy could be a combination of, not following up with a high quality moisturizing shampoo, not using a high quality conditioner, and rinsing the Knot Today out. That area of your hair could be naturally frizzy or that section is dehydrated. You would need to troubleshoot to see if any of what I listed were the culprit. Hope this helps.
The key to these products are using both leave-in and custard on soaking wet hair. I leave the knot today in and when I use the custard before I apply it I warm it in my hands then apply. You won't lose product this way. Start with about a quarter size per section and build up if need be. Make sure to dry all the way. I never diffuse my hair because I always get frizz
I have used this shampoo for years. It used to say "Clarifying". They simply changed the marketing label and made it a bit less drying than it was before.
Hey Rae! I think your first day hair looks AMAZING! Kinky curly products are about the only ones I've tried that won't flake on me and that last about 5 days. Honestly, I've never seen you with a bad hair day so there's that. Thanks for taking the time to share this content! Until next time, take care!
This is my holy grail gel. I love how it goes on my hair and I can always count on it. It holds moisture for days. I can use any leave in. I don’t prefer the kinky curly knot today with it. The CR coconut water leave in is great. I also use either of the Adwoa leave ins. With the come clean, which is a chelating shampoo, I would always deep condition after. I hope you keep trying. I thought your hair looked great and hope it can work for you :) Appreciate your videos! And glad to see your channel is continuing to grow.
Thank you! Someone else mentioned the coconut water leave in, so maybe I will try that next. My hair looked ok on day 1, but the other days, it was a dull, dry, frizzy mess.😂 Thanks for watching.
Yessss that CR Coconut leave in is the best, with winter dry weather my poor curls… however using this product again kept my curls very moisturize and hardly no frizz
I love the Kinky Curly system; it's my holy grail. I started using this system exclusively, and my hair is growing because I don't really have to do anything to it for at least a week, but I can go for 2 weeks if I want to. Best gel on the market, but it's pricey but worth the money.
Maybe I've been natural way too long, but I'm not working hard to make any gel or combo work. There's just too many products on the market now. At the end of the day, everything isn't for everybody and I'm not going to inspector gadget nothing lol. Maybe you needed to actually deep condition afterwards? Chile idk lol
I did deep condition, I just didn't mention it because it wasn't part of this line or review. In any event, I am just trying to use up my product so I don't have to throw it away. I got one more use so I will try it in the warmer months and if it doesn't work, I'm done with it.
I didn’t really like the Knot Today at first. But….I realized that it does not contain water. So I used it as a leave in immediately after rinsing my conditioner in the shower…soaking wet hair. BAM!!!! I had curls that I didn’t know I had. This is a great base for a WmG or any time you want definition. It is filled with film forming humectants that trap the water.IMO it is not good as a rinse out or on damp hair. It just does not work. And after using it right my hydration levels remained high for longer. This is one of those magic products that have to be used in a specific way to get the benefit. No water means no slip. That’s really not the purpose. I need to market this product because the company does not do a good job, especially in the instructions.
Thanks for your take on the product. I have used this product several times and it is just not that good to me. I always style my hair on soaking wet hair and I almost always apply my conditioners in the shower. I only deviate if someone asked me to do a combo and the leave-in says to use on damp hair, but even then I sometimes do it on wet hair. I just feel like either you love the product or you don't...I haven't seen many people on the fence, and I tend to be on the side that don't care much for it. I am glad that you figured out how to best use it for your hair, though, and if you like it and it works for your hair, then I say keep using it. Nothing like finding a product that you really love. Thanks for tuning in.
I love the shampoo and use it as a clarifier. Whatever product is gone after 2 washes per usual without it feeling too stripped. It doesn't add any moisture to the hair and several people have said the same... I use it once a month. A little goes a long way. I use a good deep conditioner with it.
Your hair looks gorgeous!! I think a good point that this video provides is that unfortunately products work so differently on different hair types. I’ve tried a majority of the “holy grail” products and the kinky curly line works best on my 4c hair. It’s also the easiest system for me to use. My hair detangles super easy when I use this. I also like the carols daughter wash day delight rose shampoo for clarifying and conditioner. I like the As I Am cowash when my hair doesn’t need to be clarified and aunt Jackie’s don’t shrink gel for my edges. I typically wear wash and gos the last easily for 7-10 days but I typically co wash on the 5th day due to my fitness routine. I hope this might help someone. Thank you for the awesome video!
I really think these products work better for those of us with low density and high porosity hair. The custard doesn't take as long to dry bc our hair dries out so fast anyway. I love Knot Today. It seems to seal my cuticles without weight. Both KT/CC don't have any oils but are mainly mucilage and extracts. People doing no oil no butters seem to love them for that reason. I have noticed lower porosity curlies don't rave as much about these products. The things that we like about the line are not what most higher density, lower porosity curlies need.
Love the new intro! Girl, you are a trooper. I know you probably just want to use the product and not waste your money, but that Knot Today seems like it needs to go. I’m in the same boat trying to use it up. I definitely want to try this Shampoo as well. Try the styling custard with something else. I know I left that previously, but I’m wondering if this may work better for you in warmer months. That’s typically when I use it and am wondering if the moisture in the air helps the products to work better. I’m going to try it while it’s cool out and see if I have a different experience than I do in the warmer parts of the year. Thanks for clearing up the call out of the shampoo.
You’re hair does look great on camera. I know you said it doesn’t look shiny. It is giving some shine from the way it looks to me. And the curls look good! But, I know that looks can be deceiving. That’s how I felt about the magic line from TMC. Hair looked good, but was dry and felt terrible.
Thank you! I am trying to use it up, but like I said, one more time and then I'm done. I am going to try the coconut water leave in when it is a little warmer and we'll see.
Hi Rae, I have to tell you the Kinky Curly Knot Today and Styling Custard are my favorites. The knot today kind of coats my hair and then when the custard is added my hair has excellent definition and retains moisture and shine for the week. What I do is use a lot of water when I apply the custard. I spray each section of hair with water and then emulsify the custard in my hands before applying to each section. ( I got that tip from you!) You have to use a lot of water for the best results with each section of hair. The Camille rose coconut water leave-in also coats my hair like the Knot today but not as much. Please use more water next time and work in a good amount of the leave-in per section. I never get frizz with these products. ☀️
Thanks for sharing your tips. I did however use lots of water, I did my hair in the shower with it soaking wet. I've tried this combo multiple times with the same results. I'm going to try it once more only using the CR Coconut water to see if it works better than the Knot Today and I am going to try it when it is a little warmer out to see if that helps. If not, then I am done. I know it works for some, but my hair just ain't vibing with it for some reason. Thanks for tuning in and trying to help me, though. Oh, glad my tip of emulsifying the product helped you.😉
Hi Rae, last thing I wanted to mention is I use a lot of the kinky kurly knot today leave in. I coat my four sections of hair really well with it. Maybe use double of what you used in this video and see how it comes out. I think that’s the trick. You should feel that your hair is coated and the curls will start to define also. I also refresh a bit later if needed with the Camille Rose Fresh Cream. I’m so glad you mentioned that styler. It’s my favorite now for refreshing and with the knot today and their custard it’s so bomb when refreshed. Ok, I’m done now. Love your videos and all of your tips! ☀️😃
Third Eye Angel has an entire video dedicated to leave-in conditioners that work well with the Curling Custard. Maybe that will help, because I'm sure you have a few of those conditioners in your stash.
Hey Rae, I can’t say anything, I gave mine away after first use. My high porosity hair didn’t like either, haven’t tried the shampoo though. Good job on trying it again
I absolutely love the Kinky Curly Come Clean shampoo because I do have hard water and I do like the feeling of clean hair but not feeling like it’s stripped. However for my fine, very low density hair! The shampoo gets the job done! The Knot Today and the Custard I’ve revisited a couple times. I’m on my third attempt (over several years) at getting past the learning curve of the application before I give up on it again. The reason I keep coming back to it, is because I think my hair likes it, I just need to be patient. I have a problem waiting until it’s completely dry before I start to fluff out or stretch out my hair. I really feel like I really need to keep playing with it until I get it right! I believe it’s me putting too much of one of the other or not enough of one or the other! I’m not done with it yet. And thank you so much for your video. Your video as well as comments from other viewers have been a great help. New subscriber.😊
I really like the shampoo, as well. I've tried the leave-in and gel a few times and I'm just not that impressed. I know it is a fave of a lot of people, but it doesn't give me the look I'm going for. I was going to give it one more go, but I think I'm going to pass for 1. I don't have enough gel to try it again and 2. I feel that I'd get the same result and be disappointed. But if you think you can get it to work for you, then by all means keep trying. Everyone has to do what they feel is best. I'm glad that the video and comments have been helpful to you. I appreciate you tuning in and subscribing. 💛
It was good seeing your curls again! I haven't tried the Shampoo yet, but I want too... & I'm on the fence with the Leave-in & Gel.. I get great day 1 & 2 hair but the other days are trash 😫 The leave-in is mediocre & doesn't work well with other brands & the custard is good but it just doesn't hold long enough for me... I always have to put a lil Wetline or Eco on top... TFS! You know I love your content! 🖤
You are 100% right . The leave in has slip but it’s more like 6/10 slip . It’s meh . I have leave ins that cost less money and have more slip. The gel I like it cause I have thin hair so the gel gives me frizz but also definition which gives the illusion of big hair. I prefer it over the curl maker. people do love the curl maker and I wanted to love it too but it just flakes for me . Therefore I prefer that custard. So some stuff is not for everyone. It’s okay to stop trying to make it work. Great review ❤️
There a leaening curve with this line. So far for me it has been the best. Like the owner said the custard need to applied on soaking wet hair. When I tried otherwise it never worked for me. Now when I use the leave in with the custard my wash n go last 5 to 6 days. I rewatched a lot the tutorial of the owner on youtube. I wasn't working well for me. I tried the custard with other leave. It was a light one (upnorth natural it's a canadian brand that is now sold in Target).
My favorite products, the shampoo it's okay not my favorite. For the leave in I have used it as a light conditioner and love it as a leave-in. It got me through my protein overload. As a leave in my hair is moisturize, lots of definition and slip this is after I deep condition my hair. For the custard my favorite, I can use just about any leave in with the custard, but you do need to use a leave in conditioner before applying with lots of water. It does not feel stick to me. I do have high porosity hair. The As I Am leave in is also my favorite. I've been using those products for years. I never tried the line just on it's own like you did.
Some people have said that high porosity girls love it and that low porosity girls usually don't. I don't know, but what I do know is that the leave in is not moisturizing for me at all. I still want to try the custard with something else, so we'll see if that stands up to the test, but for now, I think it's a no for the leave in. Thanks for tuning in.
The leave in and custard are supposed to be used together as a system. The shampoo is supposed to be super cleansing because the custard is pretty heavy. I get a great long lasting wash n go with it.
I also purchased this shampoo to clarify my hair. However, I didn't feel like it was clarifying. It felt just like other moisturizing shampoos I have used on my hair. Honestly, it felt like the shampoo I use weekly on my hair. I liked the shampoo, I'm just not sure it could be considered a clarifying shampoo.
I like the shampoo and the gel but don't really like the knot today. Instead I use the Giovanni smooth as silk conditioner and rinse it mostly out before styling. Works wonderfully
I like the Knot Today because it doesn't have any oils in it. I've never used the gel, but I hear that this combo ratio is hard to figure out. Some say to use more of the Knot Today leave-in than the gel to get the best results. It's good seeing your curls again, personally, I'm done doing twist outs.
I'm no expert by any means but thought the Kinky Curly Come Clean shampoo fell under the category of a "chelating" shampoo, meant to remove mineral deposit build up from hard water. Where as a clarifying shampoo removes product build up. And I did not get moisture from the leave in either. Anywho, your hair always looks good to me. TFS! 😘
On the site, it does say that it is a mild chelating shampoo, but it also says it removes some mild product build up. It also says it is moisturizing and can be used everyday on the bottle. I'm no expert either, but I guess if it works, it works. It happened to be a nice shampoo for me so I will just use it as I need it. Thanks for the compliment and for tuning in.
I have super fine low density/ low porosity hair and the Kinky curly knot Today detangler is my absolute favorite. I don't use it as a conditioner it's definitely my holy grail leave-in! I love the shampoo as well. After I use the shampoo I always do a moisturizing deep conditioner..but the gel was a miss for me my hair hated it.
Yas! I have fine, medium density / low porosity hair & my curls LOVE the leave in! The custard is a bit heavy but honestly it’s had less toxic chemicals compared to some other gels. Only reason why I keep it. It leaves a cast but gone next day 😍
I have been so confused by this shampoo and how to classify it 😂 this was a great review. I'm going to have to just go by if my hair feels stripped after use or not
It has never made my hair feel stripped, but it does feel really clean. I actually enjoy the shampoo; it's the leave-in and custard that I have issues with. Thanks for tuning in.
I've never tried the shampoo. After multiple attempts I had to step away from the leave in. I just couldn't get it to work with anything. I did enjoy the custard though. I still have some of it left and should probably use it again since my hair is so much longer now. Another great video!
Thank you Rae for this review 🥰💙☀️.. I luv your initial results but yes that 3rd day hair was still defined but I’ve seen your 3rd day hair which has looked better when u used other products.. I haven’t tried these products yet
I only tried the leave in from this line, because everyone recommended it. I wasn't impressed the first time using it, not enough slip and moisture. I still bought it a second time after a few years, because I still see it in many favorite videos, but it is now a definite NO for me. And I do not plan on trying any other products from the line.
Hey Rae, you can try shea moisture raw shea butter extra moisture detangler leave in with the kinky curly custard. I never use the gel without leave in. Hope that works.
I’ve tried the leave in and custard and the shampoo is my stash but yet to use it! The leave in is a NO for me. I rather pair this custard with the Camille rose coconut water leave in. The custard does give me good shine and definition but it tends to leave my hair too crunchy and the humidity I live in tends to reactivate the custard and my hair feels gummy and sticky! Im on the fence if I will repurchase or not 🤷🏽♀️
Prefacing my comment: as a white women with curly hair, I follow Rae bc she’s delightful and I damage my hair through coloring. Black women know how about some good conditioning products! I also follow some wavy’s and they LOVE that leave-in. They say it doesn’t weigh their hair down- blah, blah, blah. I actually had it in my giveaway pile until I saw another of those Wavy Chicks bragging on that Knot Today Leave In. Then I started second guessing myself- ‘well, maybe 🤔 it WOULD mix perfectly with something??’ 😂😂 product junkie struggles…. I never realized that Knot Today is also a Rinse Out conditioner I hate sticky products too!! 😵💫😵💫
😂 I know the struggle, but I'm going to say that in my opinion, the leave in is not that great. If I can find a leave in that the custard can mix with, I may try that but if I can't, then these products are a "no" for me. Thanks for tuning in.
I like the shampoo but tbh, there's definitely better out there. The leave in was a no and the custard was just OK. I'm honestly glad I got these during the sale Sally's was having awhile back because I just didn't get the hype. 🤷♀️
I got mine during the $5 sale as well. The regular price is too much for them not to perform well. I like the shampoo, but I agree with you on the leave in and the custard. Thanks for tuning in.
I love this combination and I have not tried the shampoo. I wash and deep condition my hair (w heat) before styling. The leave-in provides slip for detangling my hair and yes I lose some product in the shower as well (lol). I enjoy these products especially during the summer as they do not have glycerin. My hair usually lasts for at least 5-6 days. Thanks for sharing.
I had the same experience, minus the shampoo (never tried it). The results r defined but strangely, dull. Idk. The CR gel is very nice and gives me a nice shine, but not sure what leave in works with it. I may get another bottle after i use up the UF gel.
It reminds me of the look I get from the Adwoa products. No matter what I try the gel or the cream with, my hair still looks dull and doesn't feel moisturized.
I guess I liked the Knot Today because I only used it after doing the Kimmay Tube recipe…. With out the add ins …meh. I like how your hair looks…. Well initially.
I love the gel with Camille rose coconut leave in and only in the spring time. The leave in loves my daughter hair but not mine. This is me with uncle funky daughter gel it just doesn’t work for me. The shampoo is holly grail to me.
I’m a man with shorty curly hair. Not big loose curls. Tighter curls. My question is how often do you need to put product in your hair? I like low maintenance and would prefer to not apply product everyday. I think that’s possible but wanted to know what the curly hair experts think.
You don't have to put product in your hair everyday. You add products as you need them. Your hair and how you style it dictates how often you use product.
I just started doing wash and go's and was using the Pearly Braid Out Glaze from The Mane Choice, but I wanted to try something else. I used the Kinky Curly One just like I use the other one, applying Wetline Xtreme on top, and it still came out too soft. It was shiny and the definition was there in many arease but I could tell that it was too light weight for my hair and it's not going to last long. Honestly, I'm returning it back to Target. That gel was like 18 dollars smh.
Sorry it didn't work for you. There is definitely a learning curve to it and I haven't figured it out yet. I have one more try in me and then I'm going to be done with it too. Too expensive to keep fooling with. Thanks for tuning in.
First thank you for your content! Heard another you tuber say that some leave in’s can make your hair dry, used knot today last evening and my hair did not feel moisturized, 2nd time buying this product don’t know if there will be a third.
You're welcome, thanks for tuning in. I don't think the knot today is very moisturizing either, but I'm going to try it one more time just to use it up. After that, if it doesn't work, I'm done.
I only used these products for about 5 years and then for some reason this year my hair is hating it. The gel is so sticky and the leave-in is not moisturizing like it used to.
Yeah, I'm not sure what it is about these products but they just don't seem to want to work for me the way I need them to. But some people really love them. Thanks for sharing and for tuning in.
It might be how Adwoa was for you remember you couldn’t do that on soaking wet hair and it worked better for you outside the shower on just wet hair. 🤷🏽♀️ I don’t know at this point I’m just as baffled as you are. But nothing beats a fail but a try and you definitely tried so it’s a win 💜💜
Hey SunRaes! Just want to clarify my video. I did go in with a deep conditioner after shampooing, however, I didn't mention it because it is not part of the kinky curly line. I was only reviewing the kinky curly line. I did want to point out though, that the shampoo does say you can go straight into the leave in from the shampoo if you want to. This is along the same line as some stylist are saying, (wash, condition, styler), but because I was unsure as to whether or not I was going to leave the conditioner in or not, I did deep condition. I hope this clears up any confusion.
The shampoo is definitely a clarifying shampoo. It should only be used as needed, but no more than once every 4-6 weeks. If you use it more than that then you could damage your cuticle.
*Pro tip: If the shampoo is clear then it is probably a clarifying shampoo.
A clarifying shampoo should always be followed up by a high quality moisturizing shampoo to replenish the hair.
Then you would follow that up with a high quality rinse out conditioner. (rinse conditioner out with warm water. Some products are temperature sensitive e.g. UFD Curly Magic)
* Pro Tip: A Leave-in is a styler with no hold. It does not/cannot condition the hair.
The Knot Today should be applied to soaking wet hair in the shower. Do not rinse out the knot today leave-in because it is basically the styler of this system not the custard. Knot Today also acts like a primer for the custard to adhere to.
*Pro tip: Apply the Custard outside the shower.
Grab your water bottle with warm water and spray the medium section. Start with a small amount of Custard then gradually add more.
Sit under the dryer until your hair is 80%. If you live in a humid climate, 100% dry is needed.
The Knot Today has a 7/10 for slip. Not horrible, but not amazing. Moisture comes from water, not from products. The shampoo does a better job at providing moisture to the hair.
The Knot Today & Custard are a system and they should be used together. From a marketing perspective, it makes more sense to advertise them as products that can be used by independently. The company makes a lot more money due to overuse and misuse of these products.
The sections that have more frizzy could be a combination of, not following up with a high quality moisturizing shampoo, not using a high quality conditioner, and rinsing the Knot Today out. That area of your hair could be naturally frizzy or that section is dehydrated. You would need to troubleshoot to see if any of what I listed were the culprit.
Hope this helps.
And I don't blame you for washing it out after day 3...
I don't care how good my curls "look", if my hair is dry & ashy feeling it HAS to be washed!!
Exactly!
The key to these products are using both leave-in and custard on soaking wet hair. I leave the knot today in and when I use the custard before I apply it I warm it in my hands then apply. You won't lose product this way. Start with about a quarter size per section and build up if need be. Make sure to dry all the way. I never diffuse my hair because I always get frizz
Thanks for the suggestion.
THIS
Will it work for a perm rod set?
I have used this shampoo for years. It used to say "Clarifying". They simply changed the marketing label and made it a bit less drying than it was before.
Thanks for sharing.
Hey Rae! I think your first day hair looks AMAZING! Kinky curly products are about the only ones I've tried that won't flake on me and that last about 5 days. Honestly, I've never seen you with a bad hair day so there's that. Thanks for taking the time to share this content! Until next time, take care!
Thank you.
This is my holy grail gel. I love how it goes on my hair and I can always count on it. It holds moisture for days. I can use any leave in. I don’t prefer the kinky curly knot today with it. The CR coconut water leave in is great. I also use either of the Adwoa leave ins.
With the come clean, which is a chelating shampoo, I would always deep condition after. I hope you keep trying. I thought your hair looked great and hope it can work for you :)
Appreciate your videos! And glad to see your channel is continuing to grow.
Thank you! Someone else mentioned the coconut water leave in, so maybe I will try that next. My hair looked ok on day 1, but the other days, it was a dull, dry, frizzy mess.😂 Thanks for watching.
Yessss that CR Coconut leave in is the best, with winter dry weather my poor curls… however using this product again kept my curls very moisturize and hardly no frizz
Also one of my holy grail gels!
I love kinky curly my hair is thick and spiral like yours I never diffuse and the key is really wet hair soaked almost
I love the Kinky Curly system; it's my holy grail. I started using this system exclusively, and my hair is growing because I don't really have to do anything to it for at least a week, but I can go for 2 weeks if I want to. Best gel on the market, but it's pricey but worth the money.
Maybe I've been natural way too long, but I'm not working hard to make any gel or combo work. There's just too many products on the market now. At the end of the day, everything isn't for everybody and I'm not going to inspector gadget nothing lol. Maybe you needed to actually deep condition afterwards? Chile idk lol
I totally agree!
Tell it, SheRea. 🤣🤣🤣
I did deep condition, I just didn't mention it because it wasn't part of this line or review. In any event, I am just trying to use up my product so I don't have to throw it away. I got one more use so I will try it in the warmer months and if it doesn't work, I'm done with it.
@@NaturalRaeRae Oh girl, I was very worried and confused about that lol. Got it.
I didn’t really like the Knot Today at first. But….I realized that it does not contain water. So I used it as a leave in immediately after rinsing my conditioner in the shower…soaking wet hair. BAM!!!! I had curls that I didn’t know I had. This is a great base for a WmG or any time you want definition. It is filled with film forming humectants that trap the water.IMO it is not good as a rinse out or on damp hair. It just does not work. And after using it right my hydration levels remained high for longer. This is one of those magic products that have to be used in a specific way to get the benefit. No water means no slip. That’s really not the purpose. I need to market this product because the company does not do a good job, especially in the instructions.
Thanks for your take on the product. I have used this product several times and it is just not that good to me. I always style my hair on soaking wet hair and I almost always apply my conditioners in the shower. I only deviate if someone asked me to do a combo and the leave-in says to use on damp hair, but even then I sometimes do it on wet hair. I just feel like either you love the product or you don't...I haven't seen many people on the fence, and I tend to be on the side that don't care much for it. I am glad that you figured out how to best use it for your hair, though, and if you like it and it works for your hair, then I say keep using it. Nothing like finding a product that you really love. Thanks for tuning in.
@@NaturalRaeRae i get it. Love your channel and your content.
I love the shampoo and use it as a clarifier. Whatever product is gone after 2 washes per usual without it feeling too stripped. It doesn't add any moisture to the hair and several people have said the same...
I use it once a month. A little goes a long way. I use a good deep conditioner with it.
Thanks for sharing.
Your hair looks gorgeous!! I think a good point that this video provides is that unfortunately products work so differently on different hair types. I’ve tried a majority of the “holy grail” products and the kinky curly line works best on my 4c hair. It’s also the easiest system for me to use. My hair detangles super easy when I use this. I also like the carols daughter wash day delight rose shampoo for clarifying and conditioner. I like the As I Am cowash when my hair doesn’t need to be clarified and aunt Jackie’s don’t shrink gel for my edges. I typically wear wash and gos the last easily for 7-10 days but I typically co wash on the 5th day due to my fitness routine. I hope this might help someone. Thank you for the awesome video!
Thank you for sharing. I'm sure it will help someone and thanks for watching.
Which gel do you use as a style? Can you use it without a twist out or braid out? Just curls...
I really think these products work better for those of us with low density and high porosity hair. The custard doesn't take as long to dry bc our hair dries out so fast anyway. I love Knot Today. It seems to seal my cuticles without weight. Both KT/CC don't have any oils but are mainly mucilage and extracts. People doing no oil no butters seem to love them for that reason. I have noticed lower porosity curlies don't rave as much about these products. The things that we like about the line are not what most higher density, lower porosity curlies need.
I appreciate your perspective. Thanks for tuning in.
That might be true because I'm low porosity and my washing goes well horrible with those products but I do like the shampoo.
Love the new intro! Girl, you are a trooper. I know you probably just want to use the product and not waste your money, but that Knot Today seems like it needs to go. I’m in the same boat trying to use it up. I definitely want to try this Shampoo as well. Try the styling custard with something else. I know I left that previously, but I’m wondering if this may work better for you in warmer months. That’s typically when I use it and am wondering if the moisture in the air helps the products to work better. I’m going to try it while it’s cool out and see if I have a different experience than I do in the warmer parts of the year. Thanks for clearing up the call out of the shampoo.
You’re hair does look great on camera. I know you said it doesn’t look shiny. It is giving some shine from the way it looks to me. And the curls look good! But, I know that looks can be deceiving. That’s how I felt about the magic line from TMC. Hair looked good, but was dry and felt terrible.
Thank you! I am trying to use it up, but like I said, one more time and then I'm done. I am going to try the coconut water leave in when it is a little warmer and we'll see.
Hi Rae, I have to tell you the Kinky Curly Knot Today and Styling Custard are my favorites. The knot today kind of coats my hair and then when the custard is added my hair has excellent definition and retains moisture and shine for the week. What I do is use a lot of water when I apply the custard. I spray each section of hair with water and then emulsify the custard in my hands before applying to each section. ( I got that tip from you!) You have to use a lot of water for the best results with each section of hair. The Camille rose coconut water leave-in also coats my hair like the Knot today but not as much. Please use more water next time and work in a good amount of the leave-in per section. I never get frizz with these products. ☀️
Thanks for sharing your tips. I did however use lots of water, I did my hair in the shower with it soaking wet. I've tried this combo multiple times with the same results. I'm going to try it once more only using the CR Coconut water to see if it works better than the Knot Today and I am going to try it when it is a little warmer out to see if that helps. If not, then I am done. I know it works for some, but my hair just ain't vibing with it for some reason. Thanks for tuning in and trying to help me, though. Oh, glad my tip of emulsifying the product helped you.😉
Hi Rae, last thing I wanted to mention is I use a lot of the kinky kurly knot today leave in. I coat my four sections of hair really well with it. Maybe use double of what you used in this video and see how it comes out. I think that’s the trick. You should feel that your hair is coated and the curls will start to define also. I also refresh a bit later if needed with the Camille Rose Fresh Cream. I’m so glad you mentioned that styler. It’s my favorite now for refreshing and with the knot today and their custard it’s so bomb when refreshed. Ok, I’m done now. Love your videos and all of your tips! ☀️😃
@@Naturalista20 thanks for more clarification on how to make the products work. I'm glad you're enjoying the fresh curl.
I think it’s so pretty and bouncy! Thank you for reviewing these. I plan to revisit Kinky Curly since years ago!!
Thank you.
Third Eye Angel has an entire video dedicated to leave-in conditioners that work well with the Curling Custard. Maybe that will help, because I'm sure you have a few of those conditioners in your stash.
Thanks. I'll take a look at it.
Hey Rae, I can’t say anything, I gave mine away after first use. My high porosity hair didn’t like either, haven’t tried the shampoo though. Good job on trying it again
Thanks
I absolutely love the Kinky Curly Come Clean shampoo because I do have hard water and I do like the feeling of clean hair but not feeling like it’s stripped. However for my fine, very low density hair! The shampoo gets the job done! The Knot Today and the Custard I’ve revisited a couple times. I’m on my third attempt (over several years) at getting past the learning curve of the application before I give up on it again. The reason I keep coming back to it, is because I think my hair likes it, I just need to be patient. I have a problem waiting until it’s completely dry before I start to fluff out or stretch out my hair. I really feel like I really need to keep playing with it until I get it right! I believe it’s me putting too much of one of the other or not enough of one or the other! I’m not done with it yet. And thank you so much for your video. Your video as well as comments from other viewers have been a great help. New subscriber.😊
I really like the shampoo, as well. I've tried the leave-in and gel a few times and I'm just not that impressed. I know it is a fave of a lot of people, but it doesn't give me the look I'm going for. I was going to give it one more go, but I think I'm going to pass for 1. I don't have enough gel to try it again and 2. I feel that I'd get the same result and be disappointed. But if you think you can get it to work for you, then by all means keep trying. Everyone has to do what they feel is best. I'm glad that the video and comments have been helpful to you. I appreciate you tuning in and subscribing. 💛
I love the leave in and the gel. When I try to use anything else, I always go back to KK. It leaves my hair very moisturized
Thanks for sharing your experience.
It was good seeing your curls again!
I haven't tried the Shampoo yet, but I want too... & I'm on the fence with the Leave-in & Gel..
I get great day 1 & 2 hair but the other days are trash 😫
The leave-in is mediocre & doesn't work well with other brands & the custard is good but it just doesn't hold long enough for me...
I always have to put a lil Wetline or Eco on top...
TFS! You know I love your content! 🖤
Same results with me. Maybe I'll try it with a harder holding gel and see how many days I get. Thanks for the suggestion.
You are 100% right . The leave in has slip but it’s more like 6/10 slip . It’s meh . I have leave ins that cost less money and have more slip. The gel I like it cause I have thin hair so the gel gives me frizz but also definition which gives the illusion of big hair. I prefer it over the curl maker. people do love the curl maker and I wanted to love it too but it just flakes for me . Therefore I prefer that custard. So some stuff is not for everyone. It’s okay to stop trying to make it work. Great review ❤️
I thought I was the only one that loves frizz cause of the illusion it gives of big hair cause my thin hair problems lol
There a leaening curve with this line. So far for me it has been the best. Like the owner said the custard need to applied on soaking wet hair. When I tried otherwise it never worked for me. Now when I use the leave in with the custard my wash n go last 5 to 6 days. I rewatched a lot the tutorial of the owner on youtube. I wasn't working well for me. I tried the custard with other leave. It was a light one (upnorth natural it's a canadian brand that is now sold in Target).
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
My favorite products, the shampoo it's okay not my favorite. For the leave in I have used it as a light conditioner and love it as a leave-in. It got me through my protein overload. As a leave in my hair is moisturize, lots of definition and slip this is after I deep condition my hair. For the custard my favorite, I can use just about any leave in with the custard, but you do need to use a leave in conditioner before applying with lots of water. It does not feel stick to me. I do have high porosity hair. The As I Am leave in is also my favorite. I've been using those products for years. I never tried the line just on it's own like you did.
Some people have said that high porosity girls love it and that low porosity girls usually don't. I don't know, but what I do know is that the leave in is not moisturizing for me at all. I still want to try the custard with something else, so we'll see if that stands up to the test, but for now, I think it's a no for the leave in. Thanks for tuning in.
The leave in and custard are supposed to be used together as a system. The shampoo is supposed to be super cleansing because the custard is pretty heavy. I get a great long lasting wash n go with it.
Thanks for sharing!!
I also purchased this shampoo to clarify my hair. However, I didn't feel like it was clarifying. It felt just like other moisturizing shampoos I have used on my hair. Honestly, it felt like the shampoo I use weekly on my hair. I liked the shampoo, I'm just not sure it could be considered a clarifying shampoo.
Thanks for sharing!!
I like the shampoo and the gel but don't really like the knot today. Instead I use the Giovanni smooth as silk conditioner and rinse it mostly out before styling. Works wonderfully
Thanks for sharing!!
I like the Knot Today because it doesn't have any oils in it. I've never used the gel, but I hear that this combo ratio is hard to figure out. Some say to use more of the Knot Today leave-in than the gel to get the best results. It's good seeing your curls again, personally, I'm done doing twist outs.
It is a hard combo to figure out. Thanks for watching.
I hear you about the twist outs. For me wash and go's are just simpler. Plus, I prefer my own curl pattern compared to that of a twist out.
Your hair looks great to me🌏😁
Thanks 🤗
I'm no expert by any means but thought the Kinky Curly Come Clean shampoo fell under the category of a "chelating" shampoo, meant to remove mineral deposit build up from hard water. Where as a clarifying shampoo removes product build up. And I did not get moisture from the leave in either. Anywho, your hair always looks good to me. TFS! 😘
On the site, it does say that it is a mild chelating shampoo, but it also says it removes some mild product build up. It also says it is moisturizing and can be used everyday on the bottle. I'm no expert either, but I guess if it works, it works. It happened to be a nice shampoo for me so I will just use it as I need it. Thanks for the compliment and for tuning in.
I have super fine low density/ low porosity hair and the Kinky curly knot Today detangler is my absolute favorite. I don't use it as a conditioner it's definitely my holy grail leave-in! I love the shampoo as well. After I use the shampoo I always do a moisturizing deep conditioner..but the gel was a miss for me my hair hated it.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
Yas! I have fine, medium density / low porosity hair & my curls LOVE the leave in! The custard is a bit heavy but honestly it’s had less toxic chemicals compared to some other gels. Only reason why I keep it. It leaves a cast but gone next day 😍
I think you should have put a deep conditioner in after shampoo,then put leave in,then the gel,might have got a better results....
I have been so confused by this shampoo and how to classify it 😂 this was a great review. I'm going to have to just go by if my hair feels stripped after use or not
It has never made my hair feel stripped, but it does feel really clean. I actually enjoy the shampoo; it's the leave-in and custard that I have issues with. Thanks for tuning in.
This line and Camille Rose, which is very similar to this are the only two lines I use.
I've never tried the shampoo. After multiple attempts I had to step away from the leave in. I just couldn't get it to work with anything. I did enjoy the custard though. I still have some of it left and should probably use it again since my hair is so much longer now. Another great video!
Thanks for watching.
I tried these products on Friday and loved the results. The leave in wasn’t the most moisturizing or detangling but got the job done
I'm happy they worked for you. I'm struggling with them over here.😂 Thanks for watching.
Thank you Rae for this review 🥰💙☀️.. I luv your initial results but yes that 3rd day hair was still defined but I’ve seen your 3rd day hair which has looked better when u used other products.. I haven’t tried these products yet
I totally agree! Thanks for tuning in.
I only tried the leave in from this line, because everyone recommended it. I wasn't impressed the first time using it, not enough slip and moisture. I still bought it a second time after a few years, because I still see it in many favorite videos, but it is now a definite NO for me. And I do not plan on trying any other products from the line.
I understand.
Same experience with the leave-in. I have been using it up s a prepoo.
Hey Rae, you can try shea moisture raw shea butter extra moisture detangler leave in with the kinky curly custard. I never use the gel without leave in. Hope that works.
Thanks.
I’ve tried the leave in and custard and the shampoo is my stash but yet to use it! The leave in is a NO for me. I rather pair this custard with the Camille rose coconut water leave in.
The custard does give me good shine and definition but it tends to leave my hair too crunchy and the humidity I live in tends to reactivate the custard and my hair feels gummy and sticky! Im on the fence if I will repurchase or not 🤷🏽♀️
Thanks for sharing. Maybe I will try the Coconut water leave in and see if I like it better. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching.
Prefacing my comment: as a white women with curly hair, I follow Rae bc she’s delightful and I damage my hair through coloring. Black women know how about some good conditioning products!
I also follow some wavy’s and they LOVE that leave-in. They say it doesn’t weigh their hair down- blah, blah, blah. I actually had it in my giveaway pile until I saw another of those Wavy Chicks bragging on that Knot Today Leave In. Then I started second guessing myself- ‘well, maybe 🤔 it WOULD mix perfectly with something??’ 😂😂 product junkie struggles….
I never realized that Knot Today is also a Rinse Out conditioner
I hate sticky products too!! 😵💫😵💫
😂 I know the struggle, but I'm going to say that in my opinion, the leave in is not that great. If I can find a leave in that the custard can mix with, I may try that but if I can't, then these products are a "no" for me. Thanks for tuning in.
I like the shampoo but tbh, there's definitely better out there. The leave in was a no and the custard was just OK. I'm honestly glad I got these during the sale Sally's was having awhile back because I just didn't get the hype. 🤷♀️
I got mine during the $5 sale as well. The regular price is too much for them not to perform well. I like the shampoo, but I agree with you on the leave in and the custard. Thanks for tuning in.
Yep your hair is exactly how mines look when i used it, a little frizzy and sort of dull. Tfs.
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I love this combination and I have not tried the shampoo. I wash and deep condition my hair (w heat) before styling. The leave-in provides slip for detangling my hair and yes I lose some product in the shower as well (lol). I enjoy these products especially during the summer as they do not have glycerin. My hair usually lasts for at least 5-6 days. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing!! I am going to try it in the warmer months to see how it works.
I had the same experience, minus the shampoo (never tried it). The results r defined but strangely, dull. Idk. The CR gel is very nice and gives me a nice shine, but not sure what leave in works with it. I may get another bottle after i use up the UF gel.
It reminds me of the look I get from the Adwoa products. No matter what I try the gel or the cream with, my hair still looks dull and doesn't feel moisturized.
The curls looks nice even though it was long Wash day, I haven’t tried kinky curl’s before
I guess I liked the Knot Today because I only used it after doing the Kimmay Tube recipe…. With out the add ins …meh. I like how your hair looks…. Well initially.
Thanks
I love the gel with Camille rose coconut leave in and only in the spring time. The leave in loves my daughter hair but not mine. This is me with uncle funky daughter gel it just doesn’t work for me. The shampoo is holly grail to me.
I gave a similar style use. I use that CW leave in, top it with the style setter and then use the gel. I typically use this in spring and summer. 😊
Ok, so everyone is mentioning the coconut water leave in. I guess that will be my next try. Thanks for watching.
I remember you mentioning that. I will try it again when it gets a little warmer out. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the review very helpful 🌞🌞🌞
Thanks
I’m a man with shorty curly hair. Not big loose curls. Tighter curls. My question is how often do you need to put product in your hair? I like low maintenance and would prefer to not apply product everyday. I think that’s possible but wanted to know what the curly hair experts think.
You don't have to put product in your hair everyday. You add products as you need them. Your hair and how you style it dictates how often you use product.
I just started doing wash and go's and was using the Pearly Braid Out Glaze from The Mane Choice, but I wanted to try something else. I used the Kinky Curly One just like I use the other one, applying Wetline Xtreme on top, and it still came out too soft. It was shiny and the definition was there in many arease but I could tell that it was too light weight for my hair and it's not going to last long. Honestly, I'm returning it back to Target. That gel was like 18 dollars smh.
Sorry it didn't work for you. There is definitely a learning curve to it and I haven't figured it out yet. I have one more try in me and then I'm going to be done with it too. Too expensive to keep fooling with. Thanks for tuning in.
First thank you for your content! Heard another you tuber say that some leave in’s can make your hair dry, used knot today last evening and my hair did not feel moisturized, 2nd time buying this product don’t know if there will be a third.
You're welcome, thanks for tuning in. I don't think the knot today is very moisturizing either, but I'm going to try it one more time just to use it up. After that, if it doesn't work, I'm done.
@@NaturalRaeRae welcome and understandably so!😇
Same what it did for me. It’s too expensive to buy for your hair to feel all dried out.
I only used these products for about 5 years and then for some reason this year my hair is hating it. The gel is so sticky and the leave-in is not moisturizing like it used to.
Yeah, I'm not sure what it is about these products but they just don't seem to want to work for me the way I need them to. But some people really love them. Thanks for sharing and for tuning in.
I approve this message 🥲 them and carols daughter do nothing for me.
I have never tried any of their products not sure why…. TFS
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It might be how Adwoa was for you remember you couldn’t do that on soaking wet hair and it worked better for you outside the shower on just wet hair. 🤷🏽♀️ I don’t know at this point I’m just as baffled as you are. But nothing beats a fail but a try and you definitely tried so it’s a win 💜💜
Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes it looks dry 👍🏿
Looks ok, but not as shiny as normal
Agreed! Thanks for tuning in.
Day three 😳
Lol...right
Video from 2009, the owner
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Thanks. I'll take a look.
Yeahhhh it’s a no for me🙁
Lol