A few days ago I announced my intention to use and review some of the curly hair specific products gathering dust in my drawer. Summer’s a good time to do this, since walking around with naturally-drying wet hair doesn’t necessarily result in instant pneumonia and icicles hanging from one’s forelock.

So - Curls Rock Shampoo, Conditioner and Curl Amplifier. There are more products in the range (Curl Booster and Leave-in Moisturiser, I believe) but this trio is what I’ll be assessing for you today. Click through for a firm but fair appraisal - and a picture of my “rocked” curls.

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My hair is naturally curly, although many people I know would be surprised to hear it. Most days I straighten or blow-dry my hair into more-or-less straight submission. It’s not that I don’t like my curls, it’s just that I’ve never been able to make them look presentable.

If I leave my hair to dry naturally, I get ringlets, but also frizz. And if I go to sleep, the next day I wake up with a matted mane of kinks and fluff.

It could be that I need to invest a bit more time and effort in styling my hair in order for it to form happy curls. Hairdressers have suggested mousse, serum and even gel spray… none of which I ever remember to bother with when I come out of the shower.

As a result, I’ve amassed a drawer full of curl-powering unguents that have been hardly touched. I decided that it was time to “choose or lose” among these languishing bottles and cans. Join me as I decimate my curling product collection and sort the good from the not-so-good… stay tuned.