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Kérastase Curl Manifesto Review: Is This Luxury Curl Line Worth It for Colour-Treated Curls?

Disclosure: Kérastase gifted me the Curl Manifesto line. This post also contains affiliate links; if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As always, my opinions are my own.

I try it. I finish it. I tell you if it’s worth your money. And this time, the answer is a happy yes. The Kérastase Curl Manifesto line is one of my all-time favourite luxury curl collections.

The quick verdict

  • Overall: I loved everything in this line.
  • Shampoo: very moisturizing and gentle.
  • Conditioner: great slip for detangling.
  • Hair mask: restoring, especially on damaged hair.
  • Scent: smells amazing.
  • Best for: damaged or chemically treated curls, if you want a luxury routine.

Why I tried it

At the time, my curls were chemically coloured, and coloured curls need extra care: more moisture, more slip, and gentle cleansing. Curl Manifesto is Kérastase’s luxury line for curly hair, and it’s a great fit for damaged or chemically treated curls.

How each product worked

The shampoo: moisturizing and gentle

This shampoo cleanses without that stripped, squeaky feeling. My coloured curls felt soft and hydrated right after rinsing, which is exactly what you want when your hair is already more fragile.

The conditioner: real slip

Slip is everything on wash day. This conditioner made detangling so much easier, which means less pulling and less breakage.

The hair mask: restoring

The mask is where this line really shines. It left my hair feeling restored, and I talk about it in my Best Hair Mask for Curly Hair video (jump to 9:19).

How I styled my hair with it

I filmed a YouTube Live showing exactly how I set my hair after washing with Curl Manifesto:

Is Kérastase Curl Manifesto worth the money?

It’s a luxury line, so it costs more than drugstore options. For me, it’s worth it if:

  • your curls are colour-treated, chemically treated or damaged
  • you want gentle cleansing, real slip and a mask that restores
  • you love a beautiful scent as part of your routine

If you’re on a tighter budget, my best drugstore shampoos and conditioners for natural hair is a great place to start.

Shop Kérastase Curl Manifesto: get it here

More for colour-treated and damaged curls

Quick answers

Is Kérastase Curl Manifesto good for colour-treated hair?

In my experience, yes. I used it when my curls were chemically coloured, and the shampoo was gentle, the conditioner gave great slip, and the mask helped restore my hair.

What’s the best product in the Curl Manifesto line?

I loved all of it, but the mask stands out for damaged or coloured curls.

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