Our Take
A 2022 Essence Best In Black Hair Award winner — this leave-in is deeply moisturising despite its lightweight feel, using a blend of nourishing ingredients to seal moisture into the hair shaft and smooth the surface simultaneously. Contains Silk Amino Acids for mild protein reinforcement alongside the conditioning benefits. Doubles effectively as a light heat protectant before diffusing, which makes it a practical dual-purpose product for the leave-in step. Works across all curl types from 2a to 4c, and is particularly well-regarded for managing both frizz and flyaways throughout the day without reapplication needed.
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Curl Pattern
Porosity
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Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
Glycerin
Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.
Stearalkonium Chloride
A quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning agent in rinse-out conditioners and …
Silk Amino Acids
Amino acids derived from silk, providing a lightweight protein treatment. Forms a flexible…
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How to Use
Apply to clean, damp hair section by section after washing. Distribute evenly from roots to ends. Do not rinse. Style as usual. Can also be used before diffusing as a light heat protectant.
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Mielle
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Details
- Type
- Leave-In Conditioner
- Line
- White Peony
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Leave-In
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