Here’s my Curlsmith Volume Line Review after using these products for over a month. The Curlsmith Volume Line is for anyone looking for root lift, body and volume – but without sacrificing curl definition. My hair is fine, easily weighed down. Although I still have quite a lot of hair, I’ve lost some density due to health-related hair loss. And I’ve been struggling with root lift and volume lately. If you’re like me and find most Curlsmith products to be too rich, heavy and moisturizing for your hair. Then I think you’ll love the Curlsmith Volume Line and this review.
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What I like?
I really love the Curlsmith Volume Line! My stand out products are the Full Body Weightless Cleanser, Full Body Milk Conditioner and the Invincible Volume Mousse. The Curlsmith Volume Line is also suitable for all hair types. It’s amazing for wavy and curly hair, I’ll explain why below. But even if you or someone you know has straight hair. This is a great line of products and has something for everyone who wants root lift, body and volume.
What I love the most is that these products are designed and formulated to give full body and volume. And yet, the definition is incredible! I’ve said it many times before, you absolutely can achieve definition and volume. You just need to use the right products. And any of the products from the Curlsmith Volume Line will help you achieve both. But especially the Invincible Volume Mousse – the hero product from the entire line! Which is why I’ve already re-purchased and bought back ups!
What I don’t like?
As always with Curlsmith, it’s the smell. The Volume Line scent reminds me of bubblegum in the 90’s. But I find all Curlsmith products to have quite a strong scent, that I don’t really like. Full disclosure, I’ve recently been diagnosed with autism and I’ve always been particularly sensitive to scents. So it could totally be a me thing. You might try the Curlsmith Volume Line and the scent doesn’t bother you at all! Let me know in the comments what you think. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mad about the scent and thankfully it doesn’t linger. But I love the results more, so I’ll continue to use the products regardless.
What hair type would suit these products?
The Curlsmith Volume Line is suitable for wavy, curly and even straight hair! If your hair is like mine, fine hair but a lot of it. Hair that gets easily weighed down and struggles to achieve and maintain volume, body and root lift. Or you’ve been following me for a long time and found my other product recommendations have really worked for your hair. Then you’re going to love this range of products. Not all the products are curly girl friendly, if you follow that method. As some of them contain isopropyl alcohol, which is a drying alcohol. However, too much moisture weighs the hair down so for many, a little drying alcohol can actually help achieve root lift, body and volume.
Curlsmith Volume Line Review
Before we get any further into this Curlsmith Volume Line Review, I just want to say that although I love this line and have some favourite, stand out products. You may not like the entire line up of every single product in the Curlsmith Volume Line. And here’s why: I really like each product on it’s own (except for one). But when I use all the products in one washday, the results may look amazing! But they don’t look as good on day two and three, even though I protect my hair at night. And my hair feels like it’s got a tonne of dry shampoo it it!
And that’s because, it kinda does. Every single product in the Curlsmith Volume Line contains either maltodextrin or cyclodextrin and sometimes both. These are starches made from corn, rice and potato that are used in dry shampoos. Which is why these products give such great root lift and volume. But no one is putting multiple dry shampoos in their hair at every step of their washday and styling routine.
So instead of purchasing the entire Curlsmith Volume Line, think of it that Curlsmith have given us options. Every product achieves the same result, which is incredible root lift, volume and body. It’s just about finding the right products and styling combination that will work best for your hair. Hopefully I’ll be able to help you figure that out in this Curlsmith Volume Line Review.
Full Body Weightless Cleanser
A curl enhancing shampoo that cleanses while adding bounce and body. This is one of my stand out products from the entire Curlsmith Volume Line. The Full Body Weightless Cleanser has good slip and is quite hydrating for a shampoo. Thanks to glycerin, which is second on the ingredient list after water. Unlike most of their other shampoos, this is really easy to squeeze out of the bottle. Which is something I mentioned in my Curlsmith Strength Line Review and makes a huge difference if you have any difficulties with strength or grip in your hands.
Full Body Milk Conditioner
A lightweight curl defining conditioner and another one of my stand out products from the Curlsmith Volume Line. It’s also hydrating and nourishing with lots of slip, so detangling is quick and easy. If you’re not going to use the Hydrate + Plump Leave In, then I’d recommend you don’t rinse the Full Body Milk Conditioner out fully. To balance out the drying effects of the starch. But because this conditioner is so lightweight, it won’t weigh the hair down. So you’ll still get plenty of root lift, volume and body.
Full Body Volumizing Lotion
A lightweight lotion to enhance and define waves and curls with volume and body. As well as touchable softness and natural movement. If you wanted a super minimal routine, with light hold more like a “my natural hair, but bigger and better” you could just use this. It says on the bottle that it’s a styling cream, but it’s definitely not. The consistency is much lighter and more like the name suggests, a Full Body Volumizing Lotion.
Hydrate + Plump Leave In
A volume boosting leave in conditioner that’s nourishing and lightweight. If you’ve got dry or damaged hair, you’ll probably like the Hydrate + Plump Leave In better than the Volumizing Lotion. It’s not particularly rich, heavy or moisturizing. But it’s definitely “plumping” and gives big, bouncy curls and thicker, juicier definition. I can’t use the Leave In and the Volumizing Lotion together though, I get better results when I use one or the other. If you want volume use the Volumizing Lotion. If you want fullness, use the Hydrate + Plump Leave In.
Root Boost Uplifting Spray
A root boosting spray that has light to medium hold. It claims to be a non-sticky styling mist, but I don’t agree. This is the only product from the Curlsmith Volume Line that I don’t like. The mist isn’t fine at all. And as soon as I sprayed it into my hair, I immediately didn’t like how it felt. The Root Boost Uplifting Spray has a sticky, chalky residue that meant I couldn’t get a brush through it – even on wet hair.
Invincible Volume Mousse
A lightweight gel-to-mousse for the most incredible volume and curl definition, with touchable softness and bounce! This is hands down my favourite product from the entire Curlsmith Volume Line! If you get just one product, get the Invincible Volume Mousse. You can absolutely use it as a one and done styler if you want medium hold. But I prefer to use a gel for some extra hold. It also plays really well with other products. So use it with your favourite leave in conditioner and/or gel, if you want to follow my LMG Styling Method.
The frizz-free hold of a gel with the definition of a mousse and the volume of a foam. This one of a kind mousse has it all, truly! From big, bouncy curls and thick, juicy curl clumps to volume, body and medium hold. The texture and consistency is not like a traditional foam or mousse. It’s got a thicker almost creamy consistency that’s more of a gel-to-mousse. However, unlike other mousses and gels on the market, less is more with the Invincible Volume Mousse. You really don’t need much at all! I use just 1-2 golf balls on my hair.
I hope you enjoyed this review and found it helpful if you’re considering purchasing any products from the new Curlsmith Volume Line. I use either the lotion (if I want more volume) or leave in (if I want more moisture and fullness). Followed by the mousse and then a gel for best results on my hair. You can get an exclusive 21% off all Curlsmith products at LOOKFANTASTIC using code CURLMAVEN. If root lift and volume is your thing, then definitely check out my NEW + UPDATED Root Lift + Volume Cheat Sheet. Which includes an UPDATED product guide, application tips, 6 styling routines + over 100 styling combinations. Drying tips, finishing touches + troubleshooting tips.
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