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There’s nothing worse than that in-between phase – your hair is still clean, but the curls are starting to look a little dry, but not enough to warrant a full wash… because let’s face it, who has the time or energy sometimes? In comes the Curlsmith Shake + Shine Curl Refreshing Mist! This refreshing mist is perfect when your curls need that little extra nourishment and TLC in between washes.
It works using a very cool bi-phase formula that you shake to activate.
The results? Hair that feels softer, nourished and shiny – ready to stretch out that washday and last another few days!
Why we love it
- It smells gorgeous – light and refreshing. Curlsmith always create such lovely, scented products!
- It feels light on the strands: this isn’t going to weigh them down, just help to refresh and rehydrate.
- A great mix of ingredients to help rehydrate and refresh the curls without weighing them down.
- Great for travel or to pop in a handbag to refresh on the go
- Love the bi-phase formula- oil and water do mix!
- The mist is lightweight and the sprayer is very fine, diffusing into the hair effortlessly.
To note
While the fragrance is fresh and uplifting, the strong fragrance may irritate sensitive scalps, so make sure to do a patch test first.
Key Ingredients
- 7 types of Hyaluronic Acid to maintain hydration, enhance smoothness, and help with frizz control
- Seaweed extract for extra nourishment. Renowned for moisturizing properties and the ability to keep moisture in.
- Aloe Vera to help strengthen the hair.
- A blend of gorgeous oils including cranberry seed oil, apricot oil, avocado oil and sea buckthorn oil.
How to use
- It’s simple: when you’re ready to use, just shake the product to combine the formula.
- After shaking, spray onto your hair (or your hands, whatever you prefer. You then gently smooth the product into your strands – and feel free to scrunch to reactivate your curls.
- It can be used both on dry and damp hair.
Ethics Check
- Cruelty‑free: Curlsmith states its products are not tested on animals at any stage — finished product, ingredients, or by third parties — and they do not sell in places where animal testing is required.
- Vegan‑friendly: The brand website notes certification by The Vegan Society and PETA, signalling that many products are formulated without animal‑derived ingredients and meet recognised vegan standards.
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Curlsmith highlights the use of clean ingredient profiles free from sulphates, parabens, silicones, mineral oils and other harsh additives, aiming for gentle formulations.
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Recyclability efforts: The brand is reported to be working towards sustainability, with packaging that’s at least partially recyclable and a goal of improving recyclability across its range.
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No formal third‑party eco/sustainability certifications shown: While Curlsmith emphasises ethical and clean practices, the product page itself doesn’t display specific third‑party environmental certifications (e.g., COSMOS, Leaping Bunny) or sustainability awards.
Curlsmith’s Shake + Shine Curl Refreshing Mist is the perfect pick me up when your curls are looking a little dry and in need of a refresh! Give this mist a go when you’re next in between wash days and see what you think!
- Buy the Refreshing Mist from Curlsmith
- Jessica Reid
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