Customer Reviews

Deva Curl Moisture Lock, Set it Free, 6-Ounces (Pack of 2)

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Set It Free is part of a system from Deva Curl. I do not use the entire system however Set It Free remains a part of my hair routine. The secret to using most curl products is to apply them to wet hair. Immediately after hair washing I remove very little water from my hair. Absolutely no twisting the hair up in a towel. I also use a microfiber towel. I do not comb my hair what so ever. Then I apply a curl leave in conditioner or light non silicone frizz control product. I next apply a gel. Once again, no silicones or alcohols in the gel. Next comes the Set It Free. I am fairly liberal with the amount but I have a very thick head of hair. The water I initially left in my hair really helps to move all these products around throughout my hair. Once all these products are applied, I scrunch my hair from end up to my roots. I even turn my head upside down and keep the scrunching process going. I use to the diffuser attachment for drying my hair. I lay my hair on top of the diffuser and move the diffuser towards my scalp. I hold it in the same position for a good amount of time. I keep moving it all around my head until it feel closer to damp. This process creates a "set" to the waves. I have tried this process without the Set It Free and I don't get the same curl separation or frizz control. Day 2, 3 and even 4 days after the hair washing I will use a spray bottle to apply water to my locks. Sometimes I add more Set It Free on non-shampoo days. I use the diffuser each time and it recreates that great curl separation. It has taken me about 1.5 years to get this system figured out. The key to the success is to have really wet hair to start the product application, not to manipulate the hair too much with my hands and to leave the hair alone until it is completely dry. Set It Free is worth a try. Just understand it is trial and error until you get it right.

I bought this based on the recommendations I read on [...]I hate to say it but I was disappointed in this product. It did not really reduce frizz and when used on dry hair it actually created frizz. It also leaves a residue on my hair which is not at all nice. I now have two bottles of this that I probably won't use and it wasn't cheap.

I've used the Deva Care and Deva Curl One conditioners and I really like both of those products. But everything else I've tried from this company has not worked out for me. I have 3b/c hair by the way.

I've tried most of the products in the Deva line, and while I use and like the LowPoo and One Condition in the DEVACare line, and I like to refresh with Mist-er Right, and I use B-leave In to refresh with conditioner on 2nd and 3d days, and I like Arc Angell, THIS STUFF DID NOTHING as promised. Frizz was not reduced. Moisture was not locked in.

Now, granted, I have dry 3b hair with high porosity. Maybe it works better on lower porosity hair or less dry hair. But for me, nada. Zip.

It does smell nice, though. That earns it at least one star. I have one bottle that I'll finish up--I use it when I use Mist-er right to add a layer of nice scent, citrus over lavender. Careful not to spritz too much, or your hair gets a dull, sort of waxy feel.

But, really,can't recommend it.

Ingredients:
IngredientsAqueous Extracts of: Achilea Millefolium, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus, Humulus Lupulus (Hops), Melissa Offcinalis (Balm Mint), Rosmarinus Offcinalis (Rosemary), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkylmethacrylate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, PVP, Beeswax, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Lipids, Sodium Hydroxide, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance.

I have been using the Devacare and Devacurl products for the last five years. My curls are plentiful though hair is fine, and my hair has never looked better than when I'm using Deva products. Right out of the shower, I scrunch my wet hair with paper towels, apply Arc Angell and Set It Free, scrunch a little more, then wait for it to dry. The Set It Free has cured me of that gel-dried-to-crunchiness issue (which is fantastic, as that is not my best look). I've never applied it on my hair while it's dry so haven't a clue what the effect would be if I did.

I'm kind of floored by the negative reviews on this product, because I LOVE it. For the first time in my life, my curly hair looks lush and frizz free. I couldn't be happier. I love the Devacurl products. I use Devacurl Nopoo, Conditioner, Angell, and finish with the Set It Free. My hair looks amazing! All of the products smell great. The only downside is the cost. I am usually pretty cheap when it comes to spending money on beauty products, but this is my splurge. I highly recommend giving them a try. Maybe they aren't working for the other curlies, because they have not read the "Curly Girl" book that tells you how to apply the products and style your hair the "curly girl" way. All I know is that my hair loves this stuff!

Deva Curl Moisture Lock came as a free sample with my Deva Curl diffuser. I am so glad I didn't buy this stuff and can't wait to wash it out of my hair!! It feels sticky and seems to create frizz. I have tried a lot Deva Curl products which I love. This one not at all!

This keeps my frizz tamed, and I do find it works for about 48 hours. Beyond that, a couple of sprays in the palm scrunched into my frizzy areas keeps it going.

It's a creme based spray. The Deva videos say to use it after using the styling product, either ArcAngel gel or the One Condition conditioner. So I thought it was a setting spray, somewhat like a hairspray..??? But no, it neither sets the style nor does anything else really. Curly haired people, have you ever tried using a "no-frizz" serum and then gel? You end up with a sticky frizzy mess, kinda like with this product. It does work as a great smoothing spray for my daughter who has straight hair, but it ultimately fails at it's intended purpose. It claims to be a "moisture lock" but since using the Deva line, my hair is dryer than ever. I'm not sure there is any poertion of the line that I would re-order. Perhaps maybe the NoPoo....no guarantees.

Deva Curl Moisture Lock Set it free is a must for Diva's with curls. The trick to this product is less is more and water. You need to spray hair with water before and after use. If you use too much your hair will become sticky. Also don't mix too many other products with this especially if they are oil based. Now mind you this stuff ain't cheap but (it is well worth it) if you use the same amount as a salon does (2-3 pumps over entire head) you will get the same results as your stylist. Good luck.

I love this product as it keeps my curls from frizzing and does not make my hair stiff. The pump gets almost all the product out of the bottle with just a little left in the bottom. Amazon has the best price I have found!