gymfreak336
New Member
Okay, so I got my redken real control kit today. It came in a really nice box with a stylist information brochure and lots of samples. See pics below....
The only thing not in the pic is the shampoo, I forgot it
Soooo....One to the reviews
First off, I want to say that I can understand why some people don't like this line. I do think that it is gear towards a particular hair type but I do think there is something here for everyone. This line doesn't give your instant softness. Your hair probably won't feel that different when it is wet but this line really shines after your hair is dry.
Even though I didn't feel instant softness while it was wet, my hair feels great now that it is dried. I didn't lose much hair when detangling even though my hair didn't feel soft but it was easy to rollerset it and it seemed to dry quickly and evenly too. My hair seemed to have more control when I took the rollers out. I still have body, my curls were bouncing but it seemed a little different, in a good way. I am going to see if these products are going to help me keep my curl a little longer so I will have to check back in on that next week. I can't decide just yet if I will repurchase this line but the shampoo is a must have for everyone. Also, if you are a heat styler, especially a natural head that straightens, you really might like this line. I flat ironed just my bangs and it was like the heat activated it or something.
I have fine hair. I have alot of it but it is fine. I am relaxed.
The shampoo
This is great shampoo. My hair felt very soft afterwards and it doesn't take alot. It is very concentrated. The smell is nice and it didn't irritate my scalp.
The conditioner and the mask
These are both very thick conditioners. The mask is extremely thick. If I had to compare it to something, I would say it had the consistency of nivea hand cream. The mask gave me more instant softness but both products have a smoothing effect. My hair feels very smooth right now. Smooth but strong. They didn't give me the detangling I was looking for but it was enough.
The leave in cream and thermal mist
Now this leave in is THICK!!!!! I literally used a dime sized amount on my entire head. The thermal mist is really nice. I sprayed this on my whole head after I put the rollers in before I dried it under the dryer.
Overall........
Like I said before, I think there is something here for everyone.
If you have very resistant hair, the hair that doesn't seem to like any conditioner, doesn't hold on to moisture, hard to relax..... This line is worth a second look for you. I think this line is geared towards that type of hair, especially the mask and the leave in cream
If you have finer hair, you might want to look at the shampoo and the mist. Both are great products. The mist won't weigh you down and helps give you a little more body. The leave in cream, even though it is super thick, would be a great daily moisturizer because you literally would only need a dab.
The only thing not in the pic is the shampoo, I forgot it
Soooo....One to the reviews
First off, I want to say that I can understand why some people don't like this line. I do think that it is gear towards a particular hair type but I do think there is something here for everyone. This line doesn't give your instant softness. Your hair probably won't feel that different when it is wet but this line really shines after your hair is dry.
Even though I didn't feel instant softness while it was wet, my hair feels great now that it is dried. I didn't lose much hair when detangling even though my hair didn't feel soft but it was easy to rollerset it and it seemed to dry quickly and evenly too. My hair seemed to have more control when I took the rollers out. I still have body, my curls were bouncing but it seemed a little different, in a good way. I am going to see if these products are going to help me keep my curl a little longer so I will have to check back in on that next week. I can't decide just yet if I will repurchase this line but the shampoo is a must have for everyone. Also, if you are a heat styler, especially a natural head that straightens, you really might like this line. I flat ironed just my bangs and it was like the heat activated it or something. I have fine hair. I have alot of it but it is fine. I am relaxed.
The shampoo
This is great shampoo. My hair felt very soft afterwards and it doesn't take alot. It is very concentrated. The smell is nice and it didn't irritate my scalp.
The conditioner and the mask
These are both very thick conditioners. The mask is extremely thick. If I had to compare it to something, I would say it had the consistency of nivea hand cream. The mask gave me more instant softness but both products have a smoothing effect. My hair feels very smooth right now. Smooth but strong. They didn't give me the detangling I was looking for but it was enough.
The leave in cream and thermal mist
Now this leave in is THICK!!!!! I literally used a dime sized amount on my entire head. The thermal mist is really nice. I sprayed this on my whole head after I put the rollers in before I dried it under the dryer.
Overall........
Like I said before, I think there is something here for everyone.
If you have very resistant hair, the hair that doesn't seem to like any conditioner, doesn't hold on to moisture, hard to relax..... This line is worth a second look for you. I think this line is geared towards that type of hair, especially the mask and the leave in cream
If you have finer hair, you might want to look at the shampoo and the mist. Both are great products. The mist won't weigh you down and helps give you a little more body. The leave in cream, even though it is super thick, would be a great daily moisturizer because you literally would only need a dab.
. As I applied it, I also noticed that it softened my hair instantly. I used the steam treatment method and was pleased to find that my hair was even softer afterwards. I did find that the mask is not the greatest detangler but the shine and softness were still evident as I did my rollerset. I'm under the dryer now so after reading your review, I'm definitely looking forward to bouncy soft curls too 
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