Many buyers already use UNOVE shampoo, treatment, or oil and purchase the curling essence to complete the line, citing consistent scent and quality across products.
Digital perm maintenance
A large share of purchases are specifically to maintain and revive digital perms or salon curls between washes.
Repeat purchase/loyalty
Numerous reviewers explicitly mention this is their second, third, or fourth repurchase, citing consistent results and scent as reasons to rebuy.
Word-of-mouth and reviews
Several buyers say they tried it after seeing many positive reviews or recommendations from friends/family with curly or wavy hair.
Gifting
Some reviewers bought it as a gift for mothers or friends with curly hair, often satisfied with the recipient's results.
How they use it
Applied on damp/wet hair post-wash
Most common usage is applying to soaking wet or damp hair immediately after washing, before air-drying or diffusing.
Pre-styling step with heat tools
Frequently used before curling irons, hair dryers, or Dyson Airwrap to enhance and prolong curl hold.
Skin concerns raised — and how the product addressed them
Frizz18%
✓Most reviewers report the product calms frizz and smooths hair, though a minority with curly/coily hair found frizz increased.
Dryness/damage (perm or heat damage)22%
✓Reviewers with permed or heat-damaged hair say it restores moisture, softness, and shine, and some use it specifically as heat protection.
Lack of volume12%
✓Mixed results: some with thin hair report increased volume/body, while others say it flattened their hair further.
Curl/perm fading20%
–Too heavy for fine/thin hair
–Sticky or stiff texture
–Strong fragrance not for everyone
–Unclear usage instructions
–Inconsistent hold duration
20
greasy15
heavy14
Sentiment breakdown
Positive
78%
Neutral
12%
Negative
10%
Share of analyzed reviews by overall sentiment.
Focused on ends or perm-damaged sections
Many apply a small amount only to hair ends or damaged/permed sections rather than roots, to avoid weighing hair down.
Second/third-day curl refresh
Some use it specifically to revive curls on non-wash days rather than right after washing.
Layered with other UNOVE or third-party products
Commonly combined with hair oil, leave-in conditioner, gel, or mousse as part of a broader routine.
✓Frequently reported to revive and extend the life of digital perms and natural curls, keeping them defined longer.
Product buildup/stickiness10%
✓Not resolved for a subset of users—several note sticky fingers or a stiff, waxy after-feel, especially with overuse.
Concerns and outcomes summarized from reviews; percentages are approximate.