TreLuxe Product Review for Thin Curls and Waves
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Wondering if TreLuxe would work well for your hair? After using the Curls Renew & Restore Cleanser, Untie The Knot conditioner, ReFlex Serum, and their very popular Hi! Definition gel. for the last few years, here is my full review of each product.
Overall, I am happy with the line. Their products all work as advertised, have great ingredients, and are simple to use.
My one complaint is how scented the products are (though they are now coming out with fragrance free versions). Most smell nice but the scents are stronger than other natural lines so if you’re sensitive to scented products I am not sure the scented versions would work for you.
Otherwise, they are a great choice overall and I would recommend this brand for most people. Read on for my full thoughts on TreLuxe’s products.
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About TreLuxe
TreLuxe is a brand that aims to help those with curly and wavy hair find quality products while keeping things simple. Now you all know I love simple so this is right up my alley. Just 3 products to wash and style is something I totally support. Their products work on a wide range of curlies and wavies and use quality ingredients.
They also fund health, wellness, and education for at-risk girls in low income communities! I love it when brands give back like this.
They are also available at select Walgreen’s around the country in addition to being online and in Whole Foods. Their prices are fairly moderate too so they are a more accessible curly brand.
TreLuxe Curl Renew & Restore Review
This is their low poo cleanser, pictured above in the green bottle. It’s a low sudsing shampoo that doesn’t strip my hair and isn’t too cleansing. I find it more moisturizing than the low poos I normally choose, so I think it would work well for most people.
It has a nice fresh scent, although it’s definitely synthetic. I didn’t find it overpowering and it didn’t linger. It left my hair clean and fresh feeling.
It’s not stripping enough for me to use every wash. I would have to alternate it with a more cleansing shampoo and clarify often. For most people though, this would be perfect.
This gentle cleanser has a mild lather making it ideal for those who need a little more moisture but don't want to cowash.
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TreLuxe Untie The Knot conditioner Review
I love dual purpose products and this is a conditioner and leave in. It is creamy and moisturizing but this one has a much stronger cinnamon scent. I did find that it lingered so that’s the one thing I didn’t like about it. But it left my hair perfectly soft and not over moisturized.
I did use too much the first time so I rinsed it all out and only left in a tiny dab squished with lots of water the next time, and that worked perfectly.
It spreads easily and has good slip so detangling was easy. I always let my conditioner sit for a few minutes then squish in some water before detangling anyway.
As a daily conditioner, I think this might be just slightly too moisturizing for me, so I would probably not use any leave in if I was solely using this. Remember though, that is just the case for my hair which does not like a lot of moisture. I am not the norm in the curly world!
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TreLuxe Hi! Definition Gel Review
This curl enhancing gel is very popular. It comes in a jar but it’s thicker and has a lot of protein. It also has that clean scent much like the cleanser.
This gel is aloe based but it is glycerin free. My hair loves aloe based gels but it also loves glycerin. Also, the amount of protein is much more than my other styling products.
It works for well me but I definitely notice that my hair has tighter curls when I use styling products with glycerin. Still, as you can see from the photos it works great for my hair.
The gel gives amazing definition without weighing down my hair. The hold lasts several days, and it also adds some shine. As I said before, it’s not as springy as when I use products with glycerin but this is a great option to use in the summer when glycerin is something I want to avoid. And although it lasts several days, it falls flatter each day likely due to the lack of glycerin which makes my curls spring more.
If your hair likes aloe and protein then this would be a great gel for you. I will continue to use it because it works great, but I’ll skip it in the summer due to the propylene glycol which is a humectant that my hair is not a fan of in the humidity. (This is only because it’s the third ingredient and there aren’t any humidity-resistant ingredient in the formulation, otherwise it wouldn’t matter.)
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This is the fragrance free version of the Hi! Definition Gel.
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TreLuxe ReFlex Curl Styling Serum
This product I purchased myself after seeing so many glowing reviews. And they were not wrong!
This is by far my favorite product of theirs and I regularly use it with EVOLVh to get ultimate volume and definition in my thin curls.
It’s a clear oil-free liquid that can be used on its own or paired with another styling product. According to the listing of TreLuxes’ website, the ReFlex serum helps to:
- Increase curl elasticity
- Improve hair flexibility
- Hydrate hair/reduce moisture loss
- Strengthen hair by stabilizing bonds within the hair’s cortex
- Improve the texture of hair and create a smooth, polished appearance
I find that this product does indeed do all of these things. It’s pretty amazing!
My hair is extra shiny and soft with this serum. It’s as if it smooths down each strand of hair and I notice fewer tangles with it.
It does have a strong scent but they also have a fragrance free version.
Make refreshing a breeze with this serum that can be used alone to smooth out frizz and revive curls. I also use it as a single styler on wash day with great results. Great for all hair types. Use code HOLISTICENCHILADA to save 15%.
This is the fragrance free version of the ReFlex Serum.
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TreLuxe Sooth & Restore Curl Defining Mousse
I really like this mousse! And my daughter has stolen it from my bathroom because it’s become her favorite styling product.
This mousse defines, adds volume, and provides light to medium hold. I didn’t find it to be sticky unless I applied it to dry hair (which is common with foams and mousses). But once it dries the stickiness goes away.
It’s lightweight and has aloe, protein, and polymers for hold, so it works well even in light humidity. I have successfully used it as a single styler which is very rare from a foam/mousse. It also has a much lighter fragrance than their other products.
I love this ligthweight mousse for defintion, volume, and hold.
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TreLuxe Curl Supreme Styling Creme
If you prefer more moisture in your routine, you will love this cream. It’s thick and creamy, as you’d expect. It has even more slip than the conditioner, and spreads easily. It has a strong scent though it is pleasant, but of course, that is subjective. It lingers all day like the others.
This is way too heavy for my hair, which I knew before I even had it in my hands based on the ingredients. But this would work well for dry, thick curls that do well with aloe, coconut oil, and protein. It has a light hold so it’s nice to layer under the Hi! Definition gel.
TreLuxe Styling Routine
Watch the video below to see my typical routine using some of these products.
Final Thoughts
Overall I really liked the products and will continue to use them.
If your hair is like mine and it doesn’t like moisture, then I’d avoid the cleanser and conditioner and just try the gel. Otherwise, these products would work well for all hair types that like protein and aloe.
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Hello,
I have the serum and gel. I love the products however being in South Florida and humidity I still get some frizz.
I have fine hair with 3A-B. if there a sealant you would recommend?
Hi Joy. These products shouldn’t need a sealant since they don’t have humectants, but you can try a few drops of a lightweight oil like jojoba. Remember that you will have some frizz no matter what, especially with the weather in Florida. I am never frizz free. But if you want less frizz, try playing around with the amount of leave in you use or perhaps a harder hold gel. Some people also do well layering something like flaxseed gel or the Ecoslay Orange Marmalade under their gel for better frizz control.
Do you think the serum and gel would work well for coarse and medium porosity hair? What other gels with protein do you recommend?
Yes, they would work well for coarse and medium porosity hair. Other gels with protein include MopTop custard and Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee.
Can you use the serum and gel together? If so which product would you use first?
Yes, you can. I would layer the serum under the gel for best results.