Gritty Pretty Real Reviews: Kérastase Curl Manifesto Collection
The curly girl routine just got a luxurious makeover.
Finding hair products designed for curly, coily or textured hair that actually work can be a serious mission. Particularly for the beauty devotee who loves luxurious products that also look the part, finding a cohesive go-to-woah range of curl products to nurture your natural texture has been almost impossible. Until now.
Introducing the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection. The first curl range from the famed French haircare brand, the collection houses five decadent products formulated with manuka honey and cementing ceramides to provide the perfect combination of hydration, definition and strength. Designed as a mix-and-match collection so you can find a product system that works best for your curl pattern, the products are both beautiful and practical. Oh, and did we mention that they smell heavenly as well? Wearing your curls with confidence and pride has never been easier (or chicer)!
THE ROUTINE
The routine starts with the Bain Hydratation Douceur Shampoo, which gently cleanses the scalp and removes dirt, impurities and pollution without striping the natural oils out of the hair. A key step in infusing the curls with hydration that won’t weigh them down, it is then recommended to follow up with the Fondant Hydratation Essentielle Conditioner to increase curl body and bounce and nourish the strands for perfectly formed curls without the frizz.
What happens next is largely up to your curl pattern, hair thickness and texture–it’s about finding what works best for you. Whether it’s adding in the Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition Hair Mask to repair damaged curls and promote hair elasticity (read: bouncy, shiny curls) or opting for the Crème De Jour Fondamentale Leave-In Treatment for smoothness, hydration, heat protection and detangling, there is a product to suit every curly girl need. We also can’t go past the unique Refresh Absolu Second Day Curl Refreshing Spray which helps to revitalise and reactivate your curls between washes so your style can last days (instead of hours).
But don’t just take our word for how incredible these products are. We’ve enlisted 20 of our Gritty Pretty Real Reviews members (sign up here, if you haven’t already!) to put the range to the test. Curly girls, unite! Here, they share their honest thoughts about whether this range is the answer to their curly hair prayers…
REAL REVIEWS
“Overall, my hair looks shinier, more hydrated, bouncier and less static since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection. It’s also easier to manage with minimal knotting and a beautiful fragrance which is amazing!” – Marie, 51
“After using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection, my curls are incredibly soft and defined. I also found that my hair was coping more with the humidity, staying super voluminous and soft throughout the day.” – Jess, 23
“The greatest difference I noticed with using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection was how much it improved the health of my curls.” – Purvi, 37
“I loved that the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection defined my curls and made them look effortlessly polished, without the need to diffuse them.” – Tammi, 32
“I love how hydrating the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection has been for my hair. My waves have been more defined and I’ve noticed a big improvement in frizz reduction and shine.” – Lauren, 32
“My hair was noticeably softer after using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection but my favourite thing was the smell. I want it as a perfume!” – Aimee, 36
“The best thing about the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection was the way the ingredients (manuka honey and ceramides) work together to deeply hydrate the hair. My curls are definitely a lot stronger and softer.” – Tejnei, 32
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection made my curls much more manageable and tangle-free. I also noticed a big improvement in frizz which was amazing.” – Shayle, 34
“After using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection, my curls appeared smoother and more defined. Much more manageable than before which was a huge plus!” – Sarah, 33
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection left my hair feeling clean, light and hydrated while making my typically unruly curls manageable, frizz-free, soft and shiny. Plus, the scent is incredible.” – Tara, 33
“The use of luxurious manuka honey in the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection not only creates a creamy texture but also gave my hair the most heavenly scent. Nourishment and frizz reduction were the greatest differences I noticed, making it easy to wrangle my curls on a daily basis.” – Alana, 25
“I liked that the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection helped my hair with moisture and made my curls look shinier and less frizzy than before.” – Sarah, 31
“Since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection, my curls have looked thicker, softer and way more hydrated.” – Rumbidzai, 29
“Since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection my hair feels softer, smoother and my curls are much more defined. I also think the health of my hair has drastically improved since using the range.” – Tetchie, 34
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection is a dream come true. Think weightless volume, hydration and frizz reduction all wrapped up in bouncy curls. So good!” – Rose, 22
“Since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection my curls appear much juicier and are so much easier to style and rehydrate which is a big win in my book.” – Bec, 26
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection made my curls so much easier to manage and I loved the scent of the collection.” – Alice, 27
“The biggest difference I noticed once I introduced the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection was how much longer my curls lasted after each wash. The Refresh Spray is a gamechanger.” – Grace, 29
“My hair looked amazing after using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection. It had body and volume, was shiny and easier to style and the mask gave my hair so much moisture that I felt my blonde colour looked brighter overall.” – Yasmin, 26
Photography: Edward Urrutia
THE ROUTINE
The routine starts with the Bain Hydratation Douceur Shampoo, which gently cleanses the scalp and removes dirt, impurities and pollution without striping the natural oils out of the hair. A key step in infusing the curls with hydration that won’t weigh them down, it is then recommended to follow up with the Fondant Hydratation Essentielle Conditioner to increase curl body and bounce and nourish the strands for perfectly formed curls without the frizz.
What happens next is largely up to your curl pattern, hair thickness and texture–it’s about finding what works best for you. Whether it’s adding in the Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition Hair Mask to repair damaged curls and promote hair elasticity (read: bouncy, shiny curls) or opting for the Crème De Jour Fondamentale Leave-In Treatment for smoothness, hydration, heat protection and detangling, there is a product to suit every curly girl need. We also can’t go past the unique Refresh Absolu Second Day Curl Refreshing Spray which helps to revitalise and reactivate your curls between washes so your style can last days (instead of hours).
But don’t just take our word for how incredible these products are. We’ve enlisted 20 of our Gritty Pretty Real Reviews members (sign up here, if you haven’t already!) to put the range to the test. Curly girls, unite! Here, they share their honest thoughts about whether this range is the answer to their curly hair prayers…
Photography: Edward Urrutia
REAL REVIEWS
“Overall, my hair looks shinier, more hydrated, bouncier and less static since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection. It’s also easier to manage with minimal knotting and a beautiful fragrance which is amazing!” – Marie, 51
“After using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection, my curls are incredibly soft and defined. I also found that my hair was coping more with the humidity, staying super voluminous and soft throughout the day.” – Jess, 23
“The greatest difference I noticed with using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection was how much it improved the health of my curls.” – Purvi, 37
“I loved that the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection defined my curls and made them look effortlessly polished, without the need to diffuse them.” – Tammi, 32
“I love how hydrating the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection has been for my hair. My waves have been more defined and I’ve noticed a big improvement in frizz reduction and shine.” – Lauren, 32
“My hair was noticeably softer after using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection but my favourite thing was the smell. I want it as a perfume!” – Aimee, 36
“The best thing about the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection was the way the ingredients (manuka honey and ceramides) work together to deeply hydrate the hair. My curls are definitely a lot stronger and softer.” – Tejnei, 32
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection made my curls much more manageable and tangle-free. I also noticed a big improvement in frizz which was amazing.” – Shayle, 34
“After using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection, my curls appeared smoother and more defined. Much more manageable than before which was a huge plus!” – Sarah, 33
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection left my hair feeling clean, light and hydrated while making my typically unruly curls manageable, frizz-free, soft and shiny. Plus, the scent is incredible.” – Tara, 33
“The use of luxurious manuka honey in the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection not only creates a creamy texture but also gave my hair the most heavenly scent. Nourishment and frizz reduction were the greatest differences I noticed, making it easy to wrangle my curls on a daily basis.” – Alana, 25
“I liked that the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection helped my hair with moisture and made my curls look shinier and less frizzy than before.” – Sarah, 31
“Since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection, my curls have looked thicker, softer and way more hydrated.” – Rumbidzai, 29
“Since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection my hair feels softer, smoother and my curls are much more defined. I also think the health of my hair has drastically improved since using the range.” – Tetchie, 34
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection is a dream come true. Think weightless volume, hydration and frizz reduction all wrapped up in bouncy curls. So good!” – Rose, 22
“Since using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection my curls appear much juicier and are so much easier to style and rehydrate which is a big win in my book.” – Bec, 26
“The Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection made my curls so much easier to manage and I loved the scent of the collection.” – Alice, 27
“The biggest difference I noticed once I introduced the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection was how much longer my curls lasted after each wash. The Refresh Spray is a gamechanger.” – Grace, 29
“My hair looked amazing after using the Kérastase Curl Manifesto collection. It had body and volume, was shiny and easier to style and the mask gave my hair so much moisture that I felt my blonde colour looked brighter overall.” – Yasmin, 26
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