The Great and Terrible CGM Favorite. Briogeo: Spring Disappointment. My Bad Experience with a Non-Budget Curly Care “Legend”

As the holy grail of curly hair products, Briogeo is a brand you’ve probably heard of if you’ve been using the Curly Girl Method. Influencers and hair care experts frequently suggest its products because of their nourishing ingredients and capacity to accentuate natural curls. What occurs, though, if the anticipation isn’t met with what you expected?

I’ll be discussing my own experience using Briogeo in this post. Warning: it wasn’t the miraculous fix I was hoping for. Its reputation being strong, my curls didn’t grow out the way I thought they would.

Let’s examine why Briogeo didn’t live up to my expectations, the problems I ran into, and how this "legend" became a springtime letdown for my curly hair regimen.

Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Hydrating Shampoo

236 milliliters in volume Price: $24; Shelf Life: 12 Months After Opening.

Straight from the Producer:

With the help of natural cleansers, this shampoo gently cleanses hair and scalp of debris and styling buildup without dehydrating curls. Rice amino acid strengthening aids in keeping hair hydrated and reduces frizz. In order to ensure even drying after washing and even curling without weighing down from avocado and shea butters, tomato enzyme extract seals the hair cuticle.

Shampoo packaged in a handy little plastic bottle. The only issue I would like to bring up is how inconvenient and challenging it is to open the lid. I had to take it out once and stop closing the bottle.

This lid features a gorgeous Briogeo logo in the shape of the initial capital B. By the way, all of this brand’s products—tubes excluded—have this logo on the lid.

There is another lid underneath it that opens much more easily with a finger press. The manufacturer’s promises and the application method are detailed on the back. Additionally, the composition

Let"s look inside the bottle, what is the shampoo?

The color is creamy and stunning. The product plays with the thickness of iridescence. However, no pearlescent inclusions are present. The consistency is runny, but not very so. The shampoo doesn’t run off your palm, so I can’t really call it liquid, but it is very easy to squeeze out of the bottle. Smell: The shampoo doesn’t smell particularly pleasant to me. White pepper and some far-off, sugary powdered flowers combined with plastic. Accurate scent for a novice.

Now let"s analyze the composition of the shampoo

I enjoy dissecting the compositions for some reason.) The parts of the composition that I highlighted with icons are:

I underlined thickeners, flavors, preservatives, conditioners, and acidity regulators in gray.

Upon initial inspection, the composition appears to be perfect: soft surfactants, an abundance of oils and extracts, keratin, and rice proteins, all of which should improve strand curl. In actuality, though, an excess of surfactants can simply irritate the scalp and dry out the hair. The manufacturer attempted to balance the oils and extracts with so many surfactants so that the product remained a shampoo rather than a nourishing oil.

Please be aware that the shampoo (patchouli, rose hips, sandalwood, grapefruit, and juniper) contains a significant amount of antiseptics. Shampoo was most likely designed to be extremely gentle and contain a lot of natural oils and moisturizers, which is why it contains so many ingredients that can cause allergic reactions.

Well, now let"s run for impressions from the shampoo

First, such a shampoo should clean well. Any shampoo should do this. That is, after using it, the scalp is clean, the foam flowing down the hair should be enough to clean it. But I am against shampoos that clean until they squeak.

Secondly, such a shampoo should categorically not dry out the hair. I am lucky and my hair is prone to constant dryness. Therefore, if the shampoo additionally dries them out, I will be able to replenish the moisture balance with subsequent care with great difficulty.

Thirdly, a shampoo for curls should promote better curling of these very curls. The shampoo should contain moisturizing components (for example, panthenol, extracts), and restorative (for example, proteins, keratin), and nourishing (oils).

fourthly, it should be soft to the scalp and not cause itching, dandruff, a feeling of tightness.

Fifth, the shampoo should not tangle the hair. It is absolutely unacceptable for me when the curls themselves get tangled even more during washing or even turn into one solid clump.

Not to be taken lightly, are they? Actually, though, these characteristics are present in all the scalp cleansers I like. Furthermore, this is not fiction.

You can ignore all of this, which is why I haven’t yet added strictly external indicators to the list, such as consistency, economy, smell, or packaging design.

And now for more on the initial thoughts. When I first used it, I experienced the same discomfort in my skin as I did with SHGO; I was afraid to even soap the shampoo twice as I usually would.

The section of hair where I liberally applied the foam gave a creaking sound. Everything that had built up seemed to be just ripped off. Why not shgo, then?

The itching and burning that persisted after drying were the same as when I burned my scalp with SHGO.

However, I suddenly realized that I should give it another shot and did not thoroughly rinse it off (which is unlikely). The burning sensation subsided after I used the shampoo twice, but my skin felt too harshly cleansed. Even my hair-obsessed friends suggested that perhaps I just became accustomed to the brushes and now I see all shampoos in the same way. The following time, I used a different brand of shampoo (Jessicurl) for curly hair. Suddenly, I realized that I had neglected my scalp, and my hair ceased to make noise.

I used this shampoo for two weeks as a result, until I noticed that my scalp was getting dirty on the first day rather than the second.

I have to admit that the shampoo foams incredibly well. It would also be a great bath foam, the kind of fluffy foam he provides.

I came to the conclusion that this shampoo does not deserve the labels "soft" or "for curly hair" because, although it contains many beneficial ingredients (oils, extracts, etc.), surfactants make up the first third of the composition. This is a strong, deeply cleansing shampoo that makes sebum flow.

That’s not all, though. I think you recall how coiled at the roots I am. If not, look at this: And this is how the roots looked after using this shampoo: The hair is dry and smooth, with almost no curls at the roots. For years, I’ve been using shampoos that do the same thing—they fluff and dry my hair—and I never realized that I had curls. And thinking about my hair during those awful times made me remember this curling shampoo.

The harsh shampoo that cleans to a squeak is the conclusion. Not meant for dry, brittle, or curly hair. Evaluation: 2.

I’ll tell you about the beauty mask now, which is actually what caused all of the commotion surrounding the purchase.

Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep conditioning mask

236 milliliters in volume Cost: $36 18 months after opening on shelf.

From the producer:

In just a few minutes, the mask returns the hair’s essential moisture content and natural curl pattern, preventing dullness in dry, brittle, chemically treated hair. This mask, which features Briogeo’s exclusive Nova complex, offers the ideal combination of nutrients to repair damaged hair to a shiny, healthy state, including rose hips, argan oil, biotin, and B vitamins.

There are untold stories about this mask that claim its users have experienced such amazing outcomes. Naturally, I needed it under the incorrect circumstances.

The mask is packaged in a darling little plastic jar. Because the design falls under the category of repairing dry or damaged hair, red tones can be found in both the design’s color and the letter B (Briogeo).

The jar features a protective membrane and a screw cap. Sadly, it can be reused, and it is impossible to tell if someone has already used it or not. However, there is a tiny extra sticker that will undoubtedly indicate that someone else opened the mask before you. Numerous details regarding the composition, the manufacturer’s claims, and the application technique are listed on the back of the package.

And what"s inside?

The mask has no mother-of-pearl or other inclusions, and its color is incredibly delicate and creamy.

The mask has the consistency of liquid sour cream, which, when tilted, just tries to come out of the jar. The mask has a pungent smell. and severe. White pepper and plastic predominate, and floral notes are only hinted at.

Composition

Icons were used to highlight the following elements of the composition: toning, conditioning, softening, preservative, and emulsion stabilizing components in gray.

Impressions from using the mask

I experimented with different pairings of the mask with other items.

I left the mask on for 30 to 60 minutes, both with and without heating. And every time, I found that the mask DOES NOT adequately condition the hair. The fact that some of the tangles are still untangled after using it is proof of this. Porous hair is somewhat nourished and moisturized by the mask. When I rinse it off, I don’t notice that the hair is smoother or that it has gotten bigger like seaweed. No, the hair’s weight and tactile qualities remain unchanged.

I can definitely feel that I used a mask on my hair that was just as strong as the Garnier Fructis Superfood "Banana" mask. The only distinction is that after the banana mask, the hair smells good. The mask itself is also ten times less expensive.

The lower layer is extremely frizzy, and the curls are weakly expressed. The hair literally loses its ability to maintain curl after a few hours, fluffing up and falling out.

I’ll show you my hair in a thermal cap and mask after an hour so as not to be unfounded. Already, the bottom layer has "floated."

For me, the tactile experiences are just as important as the visual ones. After the mask, the hair feels coarse to the touch. There’s no "bumpy surface" sensation on the waves when you run your hand over them. They appear to be in alignment now.

The hair seems to be slightly smoothed by the mask. It has no effect on how the curl curls. However, the mask also falls short of expectations because curly hair naturally curls when it is nourished, moisturized, and enhanced with restorative ingredients. The strands are extremely stretched out and hang lifelessly in this place.

For instance, this is my hair after applying the DevaCurl mask and letting it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

I got so excited that I forgot to check the time and kept the mask in a thermal cap for two hours before I finally got seaweed-like strands that moved like waves under my fingers. However, one tangle that persisted never got untangled!

Hair is now more elastic and easier to keep its original shape when moved. However, I was in for another letdown when they started to electrify following the last drying. How is it possible? Ultimately, electrification indicates that the hair lacked sufficient moisture.

Despite the oddity of this, the mixture includes at least four potent moisturizers: Algae extract with pantenol Glycerin from Aloe vera

It appears that the ratio of ingredients in the formula, their quality, or another factor influences how effective the mask is—specifically—for my hair.

After being exposed for so long, I finally realized that I was severely lacking in silicones for the first time since they were banned from hair cosmetics (as of October 1, 2018). How hair requires a surface film, protection, and finish. Even though we had been wearing a mask in the warm for two hours, we were practically nude.

It is true that the combination mask that combines moisturizing, nourishing, and restorative properties does not leave hair feeling wrapped? This is obviously quite amazing. Simple, non-accumulating treatment.

The result of all my torment with the mask is deplorable: after numerous tucked and more than half of the spent remedy, I no longer want to use it.
This mask is designed for not gluttonous low -porous hair. And what kind of defines is such
This mask is light, from consistency, ending with exposure. It is impossible to rewind and make her hair with her.
Masck has nothing to do on porous hair for less than 1-2 hours. Many Western curls leave her on her hair all night, but for me this method is not acceptable.
There is no accumulative effect. Masks remained almost on the bottom, but nothing accumulates on the hair. Especially if you use it with a hard shampoo of the same brand.

In summary, a light mask that works well for hair with minimal porosity. You need a really long holding time to see results on porous hair. A very generic mask that isn’t worth the price. Score: 3.

Rosarco Repair conditioner

236 milliliters in volume Cost: $24 After opening, shelf life is 12 months.

From the producer:

This conditioner successfully restores silkiness and shine to dry, brittle, and dull hair thanks to Briogeo’s patented blend of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils. In addition to retaining moisture in the hair and reducing frizz, coconut oil deeply nourishes and repairs hair. Rosehip oil, which is rich in antioxidants, helps shield hair from UV rays and free radicals, while argan oil conditions hair to restore shine and minimize frizz.

The website’s description is what led me to select this conditioner. Why did I not use the curl series conditioner? The problem is, I adore nourishing balms and conditioners. They smooth out frizz, add shine, and make my hair easier to manage. The same was to be expected from this jar.

The packaging for the conditioner and shampoo is identical. With the exception of the front, where the letter B (Briogeo) is rendered in a distinct color and style. A wealth of information regarding the composition, usage instructions, and manufacturer’s promises can be found on the back.

The color of the conditioner is creamy, light, very beautiful. It, like all products, does not have glitter, shimmer or other inclusions. The consistency is quite thick, it feels like you are squeezing out of the bottle not conditioner, but the most natural hair mask.
But the conditioner is easily distributed over the hair, I don"t even have time to notice how it does it. For an example, a photo of the consistency on my hand, so that it is clear how it behaves on hair so far my hair length doesn"t allow me to take a photo of myself doing this Smell – the same plastic, with floral notes, slightly less powdery than shampoo.

What is in this miracle conditioner?

Gray: softening agents, conditioning elements, and acidity control agents.

Considering the composition is more than natural, it is fairly standard for a conditioner. A significant amount of conditioners, moisturizers, and softening agents. Here, the oils of argan, coconut, and shea serve as nutrients. Given that shea butter is a fairly important ingredient in this context, it is reasonable to assume that the conditioner may even cause the hair to become heavier.

The lack of silicones and even polyquants, which over time can build up on the hair like silicones, is likewise pleasing. The composition is simply invaluable. Let’s see how this discovery affects the hair now.

Effect on the hair and impressions

I used it constantly because I always put conditioner or balm on my hair after doing masks.

In the past, I only used conditioners to smooth out and improve the combing of my hair.

I’ve been using conditioners for extra hydration ever since I started using the curly method, making sure to fully squeeze the water out of the strands.

This conditioner penetrates the hair with ease and effortlessness. You can complete this quickly because of its consistency.

Typically, I provide a detailed description of a product’s functionality based on a predetermined plan. However, I just want to say "not enough" at this point.

The conditioner does not moisturize enough, although it is nourishing, but it contains moisturizing components and I squeeze my hair with the addition of water.
The conditioner does not nourish enough. I left it on my hair not only for 1-2 minutes, but also for 5-10. But I did not get such a pronounced nourishing effect as from the conditioner Trepadora Coconut almond smoothing conditioner, .
The conditioner does not condition enough. Yes, there are still strands that are confused on dead. And then they have to be unraveling, adding other air conditioners.
Air conditioning does not suffer enough fluff. I believe that this is one of the most important tasks of this type of means, especially the manufacturer promises us to us. Yes, now I seem to be in the hands of my density, but still I am waiting for this.

After using the air conditioner, a picture of my hair Comparing a photo of hair taken with Trepadora air conditioner: Additionally, the picture even demonstrates which came after Trepadora The hair is nourished, even, and silky.

Conclusion: After reading my account of the air conditioner again, I noticed that it had become a little depressing. Like every other Briogeo product, it is incredibly light. It seems that’s the reason he didn’t fit me. Level: 3.

Product	Review
Briogeo Curl Charisma Shampoo	Didn"t live up to the hype. Left my curls feeling dry and frizzy.
Briogeo Curl Charisma Conditioner	Too heavy for my curls, weighed them down instead of defining them.
Briogeo Curl Charisma Leave-In	Offered minimal moisture, my hair felt sticky rather than hydrated.
Overall Impression	Disappointing. Not worth the price, especially for CGM enthusiasts expecting more.

Although many of us have been enticed by Briogeo’s reputation as a favorite for curly hair care, it doesn’t always live up to the hype. My experience taught me that not every product—regardless of how well-reviewed—works for every type of hair. It can be upsetting to be disappointed, particularly if you were hoping for fantastic outcomes from a product that the CGM community regards as a "legend."

It’s crucial to keep in mind that a product that suits one person’s curls might not suit another. Haircare is very individualized, and sometimes your specific needs aren’t met by even the most well-known brands. Finding the right product for your hair is a journey that includes all of this.

Ultimately, try not to let a single product failure depress you. You will eventually discover the ideal mixture of products to achieve the best possible look and feel for your curls if you keep trying and have patience.

Despite being hailed as the holy grail in the community of curly girl method (CGM) users, Briogeo’s well-liked curly hair products disappointed and irritated me. Even the most anticipated products can disappoint, as demonstrated by the springtime letdown that was supposed to be my curl solution. This is an honest assessment of my encounter with this extravagant "legend" for curly hair and the reasons it fell short of expectations.

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