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Matrix Curl.life Shampoo

Average member rating of 6.1
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Rated a 5.5
As Matrix's alternative to the popular Sleek.look straightening shampoo, this green bottle of fruity cleanser claims to keep the curls, but lose the frizz. It works as a build-up remover and prep for the line's conditioners and styling products, and contains "long lasting polymers" to flatten. While sleeking silicone and hydrating glycerin define most curls, those who have thicker hair and can afford the bump in price might need the added moisturizers in Bumble and bumble's Curl Conscious Shampoo.
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  • Member rated it 6.0

    Middle of the road

    by Bellasorrisi (1 review)
    I have thin naturally curly hair. I straighten my hair a lot and I can also curl it up to look "perm curly". the more you wear your hair curly the more your hair will be trained to curl. Curl.life is not as moisturizing as other shampoo's. But it does help add slight more volume and does work to enhance curl i... March 27, 2008, 10:12 am I have thin naturally curly hair. I straighten my hair a lot and I can also curl it up to look "perm curly". the more you wear your hair curly the more your hair will be trained to curl. Curl.life is not as moisturizing as other shampoo's. But it does help add slight more volume and does work to enhance curl if you follow up with a product and a blow dryer to "scrunch" hair. Defuse hair if possible. Remember to much product will weight hair down and curl will not form. That is why this shampoo is not as moisturizing. It does not want to weigh hair down. March 27, 2008, 10:12 am

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    The Shampoo for Curly Hair

    by LaurenSukloff (3 reviews)
    I have been a long time fan of matrix products and was convinced that the so sleek shampoo and conditioner were the only products with enough intensity to balance my curly hair until I discovered this product. The Curl Life shampoo provides the perfect balance of moisture and frizz control without leaving your hair limp a... November 29, 2007, 11:04 am I have been a long time fan of matrix products and was convinced that the so sleek shampoo and conditioner were the only products with enough intensity to balance my curly hair until I discovered this product. The Curl Life shampoo provides the perfect balance of moisture and frizz control without leaving your hair limp and lifeless. Follow up with the conditioner and defining serum, and your curls will look amazing. November 29, 2007, 11:04 am

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 6.0

    not for coarse, thick hair

    by allicat (5 reviews)
    this shampoo is pretty good and smells great, but the I have to use so much shampoo to distribute the product evenly through my hair that the price becomes an issue. November 10, 2008, 3:20 pm

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  • Member rated it 5.0

    didnt curl me !

    by newwilson (2 reviews)
    i have striaght hair and figured it might give me so curl? no luck November 1, 2008, 6:48 am

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  • Member rated it 3.0

    Not sure what they mean by Curl Life

    by rmc1ra (15 reviews)
    Found it did not do that much for my curls and lacked in the moisturizing needs of my wavy coarse hair. Won't try again. September 10, 2008, 7:45 pm

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  • Member rated it 5.0

    A miss for Matrix.

    by RavenLoudspeakr (160 reviews)
    I think the entire curling line is a flop. All the products smell horrible and don't deliver their promises. This shampoo, as stated earlier, doesn't smell good. It reminds me of vegetables. It also doesn't moisturize my hair, nor does it volumize it. It does clean it though...as all shampoo should do. At least you get a bi... August 3, 2008, 2:25 am I think the entire curling line is a flop. All the products smell horrible and don't deliver their promises. This shampoo, as stated earlier, doesn't smell good. It reminds me of vegetables. It also doesn't moisturize my hair, nor does it volumize it. It does clean it though...as all shampoo should do. At least you get a big bottle that makes it a good deal unlike from obscenely pricey brands like Ojon and Frederic Fekkai. August 3, 2008, 2:25 am

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  • Member rated it 6.0

    Not Thrilled

    by Shelly396 (26 reviews)
    Maybe my hair is just too naturally curly but I didn't really care for this product. I bought it to try and tame/smooth my curls. Instead, it made them too tight. Plus, this shampoo has a really unpleasant odor. This might be better for people with straight/wavy hair. July 8, 2008, 8:08 am

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Matrix Curl Life Shampoo

    by lesassdc (2 reviews)
    I love this product! It helps keep my curls bouncy when I want to scrunch my hair and the smell is fantastic! June 11, 2008, 7:40 am

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  • Member rated it 5.0

    enhances the waves

    by pmy0451 (15 reviews)
    I like this product but not as well as the curl version of matrix biolage - but since that has become impossible to find, this one works - not crazy about the smell. June 5, 2008, 7:47 pm

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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Great shampoo

    by padmegirl (11 reviews)
    I borrow this from my mom sometimes and I love what the creamy, nice smelling shampoo does for my curls. They look simply lovely when they dry, but I have thin hair. May 29, 2008, 1:51 pm

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  • Hair texture: Curly

  • Manufacturer's Product Description

  • Step 1-Cleanse Curl.life Shampoo Delicately cleanses & moisturizes as styling agents build the foundation for perfectly defined curls

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