TIGICatwalk Curls Rock Amplifier, 5.07 Oz

The media could not be loaded. I’ve been using curls rock for several years. This is my go to when I want a stronger hold and more left. I sometimes mix this with another cream for a good ballads. It’s a creamy gel, it has texture almost as a marshmallow and lotion mixed together. There is no smell and doesn’t cause buildup.

I used this when it used to be in the bright blue packaging (not as "fancy" looking at all), because it was recommended by a stylist when I went to Toni & Guy (who sold the line). I did notice that the price went up with the rebranding/packaging, but that's not this review....My hair is naturally wavy, but I can trick into into some curl with a diffuser. This product has been awesome in helping - just hand squeeze out excess water after my shower, DO NOT COMB, then I clip up half and scrunch it into shape, then dry using a diffuser (at least half-dry). Then I do the top layer, and do a light hairspray spritz. I will say there is a pretty weird residue on my hands, so I use a bit of baby shampoo to really clean them off (I keep that handy on the counter b/c I use it to wash makeup brushes anyway - a tip from a Sephora store mgr I met!).I live in Houston, TX, and humidity is HIGH. SO far this has worked really well - just don't touch the hair during the day! It's helped a lot during the spring (90*F + high high humidity) and I anticipate the same into summer. I've gotten a lot of compliments. If you use too much, you'll have crunchy/clumpy. For my medium-thick, just-above-shoulder length hair, I use a partial pump (don't push quite all the way down) and put more at the bottom of my hair than the top. It does get sticky, so I wouldn't advise this unless you wash your hair every day - I would think that would be a sticky, greasy mess. I don't use it EVERY day, usually no more than 3 days in a row and then I switch back to a day or two of straight hair or a simple ponytail. Overall, I'm impressed. I saw it at a beauty supply shop, individually priced much, much higher than Amazon. They were having a sale where if you bought 3 products from that line, you got it down to about the same price. I was very tempted b/c I wanted it "then" (impatient!), but after staring at all the options for 20 minutes, I realized I really just wanted to start with the one product, then decided if I needed all the "complementary" products they sell. As it turns out, I don't - not now at least, just a bit of hairspray which I already had. Keep it simple folks, and just start with one product (don't fall for the "snowball effect that you need the full line at once) - otherwise you'll just toss a bunch next time you do Spring Cleaning!

I’ve only tried it once and just played around with it. I think it will work for me. My daughter buys it for her very wavy hair and loves it!.

As far as the alcohol in ingredient list: Panthenol is a humectant, emollient and moisturizer. It binds to the hair shaft readily and is a frequent component of shampoos and hair conditioners (in concentrations of 0.1-1%). It coats the hair and seals its surface[citation needed], lubricating the hair shaft and making strands appear shiny. (Wikipedia). There is also an interesting article at [...]Might shine some different perspectives on the matter. Bottom line, do your own research and decide what is "safe" for your hair.I never tried the previous version of this product, so I can't compare, but I am very pleased with the way this product is able to minimize frizz, define and hold my curls. I have long (mid back), 3b thick curly hair...lots of it! I like the creamy texture and I believe this contributes to the the frizz being minimized because it clings to the hair shaft. I somewhat follow the "curly girl" method and I use devacurl products or sulfate free shampoos, etc.Although I think this product has great hold, I have a routine that gets my hair to look exactly like I want. I am crazy about my hair, every ringlet has to look nice so, after I wash my hair, I use a leave in conditioner like Mixed Chicks (anyone can use, I am Latina not mixed), or Shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie, I finish with oil, like argan oil, jojoba oil, etc. Then I apply this product evenly throughout. I somewhat allow to air dry, usually don't have a lot of time so I spray a heat protectant and diffuse with my head flipped over. No crunchy hair! Make sure you don't use tons and if you do, try scrunching it with oil to reduce crunchiness.This lasts me 3-4 days! I just wet my hair each day and it revives my curls. I sleep with my hair in a high pony tail. There are soooo many products and methods you can use, and sadly, there is no one method fits all approach. Trial and error is the only way to know what your hair likes and how you would like your curls to look. Don't give up, curly hair is FABULOUS!!

Best product I’ve ever used for curly hair

I love this product for my curls and frizz.

As a fan of Tigi Bed Head Foxy Curls Contour Creme, I gave TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Amplifier a try at the recommendation of my stylist. It achieved similar results to Foxy Curls on my curly shoulder length hair, a good hold and shine, no frizz and not crunchy. However I will not purchase this product again in its current packaging. At 7" in height with the cap on, the pump container is twice the height that it needs to be for 5.07 fluid ounces of product leaving the actual base of the container mid way up the container when I received it. The base continues to rise as product is used. Not only do I find that to be deceptive packaging but for me the design made using the product problematic in the shower. As the container gets lighter with product use, the massive pump and its cover had become so top heavy that is kept falling over the rail and off of my shower shelf on to my bare feet (ouch!) before hitting the shower floor. After this happened about 3 times I turned the container over which only made the hollowed cylinder fill up with shower water. Today it fell for the last time on to the shower floor and into the trash as I made my way to write this review. Since lots of curly hair care techniques usually begin with wet hair, this product should be better designed for use in the shower. Although it may not be as eye-catching, I would suggest a tube- same for Foxy Curls so we can use the last bit of it.