Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Emulsifying Wax, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Stearalkonium Chloride, Methylgluceth 20, Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Jojoba Oil, Safflower (Carthamus Tinctorius) Oil, Primrose Oil, Wheat Amino Acid, Crosilk, Hydrolyzed Collagen (Marine), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, FD&C Yellow 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19620), FD&C Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake (CI 19630), Fragrance
I was never super excited to try Mixed Chicks Leave-In, in fact I knew I would never buy it. I convinced myself that the only way I'd try and review the product was if I got a free sample. Many of the reviews I read on MCLI weren't great among the type 4 ladies so I did not feel like I was missing out on a magical product. Usually, if a review is great, I will do my own research before running out to buy it. Believe it or not my product junkism is getting better!
Yesterday, I was given the opportunity to try the leave in. I used the product on dry hair to prep for a twist out. The smell was way too strong for me and usually smell good products win me over immediately; this one, not so much. However, I didn't let that deter me. I continued to apply the product evenly to my twist sections. This product provides great slip but I feel like it left my hands super sticky. I caught myself rinsing them at least 4x during the process.
Once my twists were finished I couldn't see/feel that there was a dramatic difference in the amount of moisture to my hair, which was kind of disappointing. I banded the twists and set them with a satin scarf. This morning I was anxious to see my results!
All I can say about the definition MCLI gave me is OMG! I am sold, I LOVE this leave in. I took down the twists with a little bit of oil to avoid frizz and voila--perfection! My hair was not only defined this morning but SUPER DUPER SOFT! This just comes to show that everyone's hair is different because my type 4 hair LOVES this stuff.
Have you tried Mixed Chick's Leave In? If so, what are your feelings on it?
xoxo,
Alex