Remember that time when I broke the news about the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture hair product line? Well, now I am back after putting some of the products into action. I had the opportunity to test out products from both the Curl Enhancing Jamaican Black Castor & Murumuru Oils Collection, and the Smoothing Brassica Seed & Shea Oils Collection.
I started off my hair wash day using the Jamaican Black Castor & Murumuru Oil Pure Clarifying Shampoo with Apple Cider Vinegar($26). Both JBCO and ACV are staples in my hair care routine, especially as a natural hair girl who is working on growing longer, stronger, and healthier hair.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil is dark, raw oil that is rich in Omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin E. I’ve used the oil alone on my scalp, as a hot oil treatment and on my hairline to help regrow the areas where hair was lost or thinning. Apple Cider Vinegar also has great hair health benefits like balancing the pH levels of the hair and scalp, which can create the perfect environment for hair growth, and it aids in shinier and healthier hair by helping to seal the hair cuticles. If you have dry and itchy scalp, both ingredients are perfect treatments.
I liked seeing the two ingredients combined into this sulfate-free shampoo that created a thick and creamy lather when applied to wet hair. It successfully removed any build-up of product form both my daughter’s and my hair. Fellow natural hair girls know how much product can build-up within a week or two, and the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Jamaican Black Castor & Murumuru Oil Pure Clarifying Shampoo with ACV does an excellent job of removing the buildup without stripping the hair. Both of our hair was left soft manageable, and tangle-free.
I don’t always blow-dry our hair, but I did get a chance to use the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Brassica Seed & Shea Oils Silkening Blow Out Crème ($26). The crème has the consistency of lotion, but without the oily or greasy feel. It has a light candy-like scent that quickly dissipates once applied to the hair. I like that it doubles as a heat protectant for those times when I want to wear my hair straight after blow-drying. Plus, the special time-release ingredients aid in extending the life of my straightened hair.
After either of our hair is styled, using the pump dispenser, I’d place a few drops of the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Brassica Seed & Shea Oils Brassica Seed Oil ($26) into the palms of my hands and work through for added shine, and to help lay down fly-aways. The oil isn’t thick, and doesn’t weigh down our hair. I do find that it works and smells best on freshly washed hair.
I thought I had an HG edge control gel until I used the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Jamaican Black Castor & Murumuru Oil Edge Control and Shape Paste ($26). This Jamaican Black Castor Oil & Murumuru Edge Control has my edges LAIDT, hunny! I’m not even kidding. Even if my hair isn’t pressed, it gets my edges slick and without the stickiness or buildup. Oh, and there’s no white residue. It’s definitely a product I would repurchase.
So far, I’m loving the products I have from both of the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture lines. I can’t wait to check out the others. Although it’s too early to tell how well each product is working in helping my hair growth, I’ll continue using them and just wait and see.
The Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Jamaican Black Castor & Murumuru Oil Collection is meant for those with coily or curly hair, while the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Brassica Seed & Shea Oils Brassica Seed Oil is made for those who heat style their hair. Both collections, along with the other two collections: Coconut and Moringa Oils Collection, and Dream Come True Collection are currently available at your local Sephora or Sephora.com. Prices range between $24-32.
Have you tried any of the products from any of the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture hair product lines? What are your thoughts?
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I had no idea that Madame CJ Walker haircare products were still being made, but I'm glad to see that there are so many different product lines. I will definitely try the color-treated hair products once I make a dent in my substantial stash. She is an American heroine, so I need to try the contemporary Mme. Walker products
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The family of Madam C.J. Walker along with Sundial brands recreated her line. How cool, right?
It's interesting to see how many different products they have. While most blogs have been for curly hair, I can see that they are more than just that. I'm glad this is working for you.
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Yeah, they have something for everyone. It's an all inclusive brand. 🙂
I heard about this line from you a couple weeks ago! I had it marked to go check out the full line and see what I think would be best for my hair type!
I love this brand, definitely a must-buy
Isn't it! I'm happy you like it.
These products sound fabulous!
They are. You should try at least one of the lines.
This is such a fantastic line. I'm loving it too. Glad you had great results for you and your daughter!
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I read your review. I saw a few products from the line you're using that I want to try
I always wished for curly hair! I like seeing so many products now for every hair type or concern.
There are two additional lines for other hair types. Check it out.
Ohhh a blow out cream! I want that!
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and it is a heat protectanct
Looks like a great brand!
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These products look great!
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They are. I'm happy to see a resurgence of Madam C.J. Walker's legacy and brand.
This sounds like a great line!
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Doesn't it, and it's created behind the genius of a great person.
These products sound amazing. Kind of pricey but if they can help me get healthier hair I might have to splurge!
I don't know how I've never heard of this line but you got this curly girl curious!
The line has recently debuted so that's probably why. Check it out.
I have heard a lot about this product line. I love that the blow out creme is also a heat protectant too.
i did not know her line still existed.. I am natural so I will try the blow out cream.. where do I find this line?
The line just came out. It can be purchased at Sephora or Sephora.com. There's a widget below showing all of the products
that shape paste looks legit. Edge control doesn't really work for me but this looks like it might work. How long did it hold? does it hold on a warm day?
This sounds like a great product. I am going to check it out as I hadn't heard of this line!
Been hearing a lot about this product. I want to try it, but I need to finish my super stash. Confessions of a product junkie. Lol
This looks great. I keep my hair in protective styles but when its time to straighten, I will definitely be trying this out!
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I need to get Madame Walkers products, thanks for sharing.