Curly hair care with L”Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression series

Curly hair presents a challenge as well as an advantage. It has inherent beauty and bounce, but maintaining its health and definition calls for extra attention. Curls can quickly become dry, frizzy, or lose their shape if the wrong products are used.

The Curl Expression line from "Oréal Professionnel" is made especially for hair that is coily and curly. Deep hydration, frizz control, and long-lasting definition are what it promises to provide, enabling you to enjoy your curls to the fullest.

This line might be the perfect solution for you if you’re searching for a professional method of maintaining the vibrant, soft, and manageable curls in your hair.

A specific approach to caring for curly hair, the L’Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression line focuses on deep hydration, definition, and frizz control. This range helps to enhance natural texture while preserving softness and shine, catering to the specific needs of curling, wavy, and coily hair. Whether you’re looking for salon-quality results at home or just daily maintenance, the Curl Expression products are designed to make managing and styling curls easier and more effective with their blend of nourishing ingredients and lightweight formulas.

L"Oreal Professionnel Serie Curl Expression

Curly and wavy hair requires intense moisturizing and care, which is why Series Curl Expression was created. The line includes ten extremely concentrated products enhanced with urea, hibiscus extract, and glycerin.

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The following products are part of the line:

• Anti-Buildup Cleansing Jelly Shampoo – deep cleansing shampoo. The manufacturer recommends using this shampoo once every 2 weeks or as needed to cleanse hair from accumulated silicone-containing and styling care.
• Intense Moisturizing Cleansing Cream Shampoo – soft, moisturizing cream shampoo.
• Intensive Moisturizer Mask – intensively moisturizing mask containing 2.5% glycerin, urea and hibiscus extract.
• Intensive Moisturizer Rich Mask –intensively moisturizing mask containing 3% glycerin, urea and hibiscus extract.
• 10-In-1 Cream-In-Mousse – 10-in-1 leave-in styling cream mousse.
• Long Lasting Intensive Moisturizer – leave-in, moisturizing styling cream with thermal protection.
• Caring Water Mist – leave-in, moisturizing spray for revitalizing curls.
• Drying Accelerator – leave-in spray that accelerates the drying process of hair by 37%. Has thermal protection properties.
• Cream-In-Jelly Definition Activator – leave-in cream-gel for activating and fixing curls. Has thermal protection properties.
• Treatment – hair density stimulator. Contains 5% stemoxidine.

A reasonably varied series where you can select the right care for every kind of curl.

I ultimately decided on two items. We will discuss the Curl Expression Caring Water Mist and the Curl Revitalizing Spray today, along with a hair mask called Curl Expression Intensive Moisturizer Mask.

My Hair Condition

• Fine.
• Wavy.
• Porous.
• Damaged, especially the ends, about 15 centimeters, using thermal devices without care.
• Gray hair by about 20%.
• Dyed with Estel delux paint. Roots 6% oxide, length 1.5% oxide.
• Last haircut was in July 2022.

Intensive Moisturizer Mask

I was eager to try one of the masks since dehydration was the primary area in which I was not receiving enough care. When I ordered from the online store, the only mask with 2.5% glycerin content that was in stock. I’ll discuss it today.

Description

From the manufacturer:

Richly hydrating mask for the maintenance of curly hair. ensures natural styling by controlling fluffiness and detangling curls.

Spain is the origin country.

Appearance

The jar’s extremely lovely wine-purple hue and its black screw-on cap were the first things that drew my attention. A label containing the product’s composition and all the information needed to use it is attached to the jar.

Composition

Composition:

Aqua means "water." alcohol cetearyl. Dimethicone, cetrimonium chloride, glycerin, and amoditethicone. Phenoxyethanol. Alcohol isopropyl. Lauryl sodium sulfate. acid lactic. urea hydroxyethyl. seeds of Hibiscus esculentus extract. parfum, or fragrance

Consistency

The mask is melting, thick, and white. It spreads easily throughout the hair when applied.

Economical use of resources. I need about 1 teaspoon of the mask for the length of my hair.

Aroma

An amazing bouquet of flowers with notes of freesia, orchid, and star jasmine, with a hint of precious cedar and a refreshing sea breeze. Translated from lorealprofessionnel.com

My heart melted the first time I opened the mask’s jar. I was immediately drawn in by this line’s scent. It feels strong and bright even from a distance. I was initially obsessed with the scent of my hair. An actual floral feast.

A girl in a fuchsia dress is enjoying the wind caressing her curls on a warm evening with a colorful sunset. She is content, joyful, and in love.

I can definitely smell the scent for the first few hours, but after that it fades to a barely perceptible and subtle presence.

How to use

Apply the mask to towel-dried hair after shampooing, then let it sit for ten minutes. Next, give it a good rinse.

My impressions

I spent three months testing the mask. Most of the time, I had to deal with both high humidity outside and dry air inside on the same day.

In order to gain a better understanding of how the mask would perform on my hair, I began testing without using any additional leave-in products. As a result, I started the first meeting by washing with Insight Antioxidant shampoo, then I put on the mask and waited ten minutes.

My fingers run through my hair as I remove the mask. The effect of the algae is felt once they are untangled. I let my hair dry naturally because it was decided not to use leave-in products, and then I put it in a pigtail braid for the evening.

I was thrilled with the outcome. The ends of the hair are smooth, manageable, and shiny. The hair’s elasticity and friability caught me off guard the most. Their weight was considerable, and their innocent, pale hair had no effect. I was under the air conditioner in a room with dry air for the entire day. The hair had the same exact appearance by the evening.

I was also able to test the mask in an extremely humid period. Naturally, the outcome was different in this case. To be honest, my hair gained volume after spending several hours outside in the rainy weather. They got fuzzier, but I enjoyed the surprise as well.

To my pleasant surprise, there were no other changes that I could detect besides the amazing volume. The hair stayed elastic and just as heavy. It looks even better here, in my opinion. I have never had this experience with moisturizing masks before.

I used the mask with leave-in products afterwards. I used CHI Silk Infusion oil for extra hair protection after applying Kerastase Resistence thermal protection prior to using a hair dryer.

I have one more thing to mention. I made an effort to wear the mask for fifteen to twenty minutes, rather than just ten. The outcome remained the same. I’ll say it again: the mask handles a bang even after five minutes! This is good in my opinion because there are instances when one lacks the stamina or the time to wear makeup for an extended period of time.

Undoubtedly, the mask has grown to be my favorite, and I plan to repurchase it.

Caring Water Mist Curl Activator Spray

My hair is curly, so I occasionally need products to straighten and restyle my curls. This is particularly true the day after you wash your hair, as it becomes less elastic and straightens in certain areas.

The primary issue with selecting these products is that the majority of styling cosmetics cause my hair to stick together and give me a tactile reaction I dislike. I am not happy with this outcome because I really like my hair to be loose and soft, even though the curl is elastic and I can barely run my fingers through it.

A variety of curl maintenance and styling products are available in the Curl Expression series. I decided to go with the leave-in spray because it claims to moisturize and revive curls.

Description

From the manufacturer:

The purpose of the leave-in product is to revitalize curls. able to revitalize curls in an instant, giving six times more definition and 48 hours of frizz protection.

Spain is the origin country.

Appearance

The spray comes in an exquisite plastic bottle. I am happy that the jar’s color matches the color of the entire line.

In particular, the dispenser-spray requires consideration. It’s well-made, highly practical, and most importantly, has a button that locks the sprayer when needed. As a result, you can carry the spray around in your purse without having to worry about pressing it by mistake.

Composition

Composition:

Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, GlucOSE, SORBITOL, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PhenoxyETHANOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PECTIN, CARRAGEENAN, SUCROSE, HYDROXYETHYL UREA, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS SEED EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT / COCONUT FRUIT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE

Active components:

Aroma

The delightful aroma of the mask is also present in the spray. Freesia, orchid, and jasmine’s delicate floral notes are counterbalanced by the strong and sophisticated notes of cedar.

Method of application

In order to revive curls after sleep (due to hair friction on the pillow) and after "dry" haircuts, the manufacturer suggests using the spray first thing in the morning. In order to achieve this, spray the product 20 centimeters away from the hair and use gentle motions to shape it as needed.

My impressions

I want to focus on the fact that the spray still has fixing properties first. Girls with straight hair should not use it as additional care because it is meant to define and maintain the curl. The spray is used very sparingly. To cover my entire hair length, I only need to use three to four pumps.

I’ve found three application techniques that, while they differ, produce equally amazing results.

First, let’s follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedure. My hair became less elastic after sleeping, and some of the curls fluffed up.

Before the spray was applied, the hair in this gif was:

Applying the product to the length without combing while repositioning myself 15 centimeters from the roots, I then gently squeezed it into the required shape. The entire procedure only takes a few minutes, and the outcome appears quickly.

Hair following application of the spray:

Changes were immediately apparent after application in the form of clearer, more structured curls. New curls emerged and frizz vanished.

Comparative photomontage of hair using the spray and without it:

P.S. It appears as though the hair photo was sharpened and altered. However, I made no modifications.

Overall, I thought this way of using the product was nice. It works well if you need to keep your hair moisturized in a humid environment and revitalize your style. This method’s drawback, in my opinion, is that it leaves a light cast behind that makes the hair somewhat stuck together even after breaking (I’m all for friability).

Since I wash my hair every night, I frequently use cold styling, which helps keep my hair looking nice all night. I get soft waves after braiding my hair into a pigtail most of the time. In this instance, I spray the product on damp, combed hair right after washing it. After that, I braid a spikelet, and the next morning, I have amazing beauty.

Here, frizz is completely absent. The hair is smooth, thick, and loose. The curl has clarity and structure. The absence of a cast is the primary concern. They feel very nice to the touch, and fingers easily slide between the hair.

I would like to share with you another application of cold styling. I refer to this approach as the formal-evening method, and it’s my favorite.

We’ll talk about using a satin roller to create large waves.

• For this method, I dry my hair by about 90%.
• Then I divide it into 2 equal parts and apply the spray.
• I comb my hair.
• I place the satin roller above my head and start curling my hair strand by strand.
• At the end, I fix the roller with a satin elastic band.

Enclosed for your clarification is a brief video:

I get these big, lush curls as a result, and because I combed my hair after using the spray, they kept their crumbly, soft texture. The styling stays put for a long time and keeps its original appearance all day long because of the product’s light fixation.

Product	Benefits
Shampoo	Cleanses gently without stripping natural oils, keeping curls hydrated and soft.
Mask	Deeply nourishes and strengthens curls, reducing frizz and promoting elasticity.
Cream	Defines curls while providing heat protection and added moisture.
Gel	Offers long-lasting hold with a non-crunchy finish, perfect for styling.
Leave-in	Hydrates and detangles curls, making hair more manageable throughout the day.

Curly hair can be difficult to manage, but with the right products, it can be much simpler. With its focus on the special requirements of curls, the L’Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression line provides hydration, definition, and control over frizz.

You can maintain the health and manageability of your curls while highlighting their inherent beauty by implementing this line into your routine. Every product, from cleansing to styling, is designed to protect and nourish your hair, leaving it lustrous and silky.

The Curl Expression series provides a dependable and efficient solution if you’re looking to embrace your curls and give them the attention they deserve. Your curls will give you back with a gorgeous shape, bounce, and shine.

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