I recently tried out the entire ORS Olive Oil Girls Product Line on my daughter's very thick curly natural hair. Keep reading to find my thoughts on these products!
I was browsing the aisles at my local beauty supply store and came across the ORS Olive Oil Girls Product Line for dry unruly (textured) hair. I saw on the front of the bottle that it was formulated without sulfates (with the exception of the gentle cleanse shampoo), parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, or phthalates. On top of that, it was very inexpensive (just a little under four bucks each). So, I threw it in my basket and went right home to try the products out. Here are my thoughts:
Gentle Cleanse Shampoo
“ORS Olive Oil Girls Product Line is formulated without sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, or phthalates.”
Let's start with the gentle cleanse shampoo. It's made with vitamin B5, which is a moisture retaining humectant that gives hair a satiny feel and also can promote hair growth, and vitamin E, which is a vital antioxidant for healthy hair. It also has olive oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids known to impart moisture. It claims to tame tangles, nourish and gently remove residue. The gentle cleanse shampoo (unlike the other products in this line) is a low-sulfate cleanser that gently removes product build up and detangles unruly hair.
My thoughts:
I loved the shampoo! It smelled great and it left my daughter's hair feeling very clean, soft, and moisturized. It did exactly what it said it was going to do and you can't beat the price. I absolutely recommend this product!
Moisture-Rich Conditioner
The moisture-rich conditioner is formulated with olive oil and avocado oil, which contain monosaturated fats that coat the hair strands making it shiny, strong, and promotes healthy hair growth. This product claims to tame tangles and nourish dry, unruly hair.
My thoughts:
Much like the gentle cleanse shampoo, this product left my daughter's hair feeling soft and manageable. I detangled her very thick curly hair with the conditioner still in it and the comb slid through her hair like butter! This is a great conditioner for kids with very thick, dry hair.
Leave-In Conditioning Detangler
“The leave-in conditioning detangler is formulated with olive oil, aloe vera, and vitamin B5.”
The conditioning detangler claims to tame tangles, nourish and add shine to dry, unruly hair. It's formulated with aloe vera, which is a natural conditioner, prevents itchiness on the scalp, and prevents breakage, olive oil, and vitamin B5. It's a somewhat milky consistency that comes in a convenient spray bottle. It can be applied generously to wet or dry hair.
My Thoughts:
It had an amazing smell and it's light mist made the hair feel soft and light. However, I didn't notice any more shine than usual. I do still recommend this product because it helped with detangling. But if you're looking for shine, I would recommend a natural oil (grape seed oil, jojoba oil, rose hip oil, avocado oil, etc.).
Fly-Away Taming Edge Gel
The fly-away taming edge gel is formulated with olive oil, vitamin E, and Castor Oil, which promotes hair growth and can repair split ends. This gel is alcohol free, gentle on the hairline, and leaves the hair looking healthy and shiny.
My Thoughts:
I liked that the product was a non-greasy, flake free formula. However, it did not work for my daughter's hair. It didn't give me the hold I needed to keep her hair in place all day. I do not recommend this product if you're looking for something with a stiff hold.
Final Thoughts
For the most part, I feel the ORS Olive Oil Girls Line is a great line of products that's priced right! They smell great and they're formulated with essential vitamins and antioxidants that promote healthy hair. At $3.99 each, I think it's definitely worth purchasing and seeing if it works for you! (These products were on sale at my local beauty supply store.)