OGX Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Instant Recovery Mask Review

Update : 23 Jan, 2018 – I no longer use silicones because I figured they weigh my hair down.

You can see how I adore OGX products 😀 Here’s the review of another great product from OGX, their Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Instant Recovery Mask.

Description by OGX : A whipped creamy deep conditioning treatment specially formulated with moisturizing oil extracted from the Hawaiian awapuhi ginger plant, plus hydrolyzed keratin proteins to strengthen the hair from within leaving it bouncy, super soft and shiny!

Price: INR 725 for 237ml. You can buy it here (UK) or here (USA).

Ingredient Analysis: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol – Fatty alcohols, they smoothen the hair cuticle, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, – Non Soluble silicones, Glycerin, Panthenol – Humectants, Glyceryl Stearate – emollient, Behentrimonium Methosulfate  – Ammonium salt, Provides slip, Awapuhi White Ginger Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocoa butter, Coconut oil, Avocado oil, Aloe extract, Ceteareth-20 – Emulsifier, Lanolin Oil, Fragrance, Preservatives and Colour.

The ingredient list is quite impressive in terms of extract, oils and butters!

CG Friendly: No
Texture: It is a thick non-sticky cream. It spreads very well, has got decent slip.
Smell: The first thing I noticed about this product is its AMAZING sweet smell. It takes you to the tropics. The Hawaiian awapuhi ginger is a tropical plant so, well yeah!
Packaging: A sturdy brown plastic tub.

Performance:

Here’s how I apply conditioners – How to wash & condition curly hair and here is a post with my full curly hair care routine – My curly hair routine .

+ It has a very good slip and detangles curly hair easily

+ It provides rich hydration to curly hair

+ Makes curls soft and bouncy

+ Instant results as the name suggests

– No negatives!

In short: My thirsty curls are always happy to drink up OGX Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Instant Recovery Mask. If you have dry coarse hair that needs recovery, this is a good buy.