Cantu Review // $16 Curly Hair Routine

[@bumpidop1574]

One of the best reviews I've seen - short, concise, to the point with all the relevant info and no unnecessary blabber. Thank you

[@PennyTovar]

Do you like Cantu? What other brands should I review? Review: ( 3.5 / 5 ) The shampoo is very strong, stronger than most sulfate free shampoo's. The conditioner has great slip and moisture for the price. The custard is a little drying, but gives good definition. Definitely use a leave in conditioner BEFORE the custard for more moisture.

[@linda3701]

CurlyPenny ogx?

[@godaelvyrapiekute5674]

Ogx!! Its the only sulfate free brand around here

[@swaraangis695]

Can you do a review on ayurvedic shampoos ?!..I really wanna know how they would work out ✌😁😁

[@gravincas3916]

Raw curls.

[@Thebumblebeehoneyy]

Camille rose natural products please?

[@amy.gar87]

I'm 15, and I've been straightening my hair almost every single day since I was about 10 because I was the only one in my family who had wavy/curly hair. Nobody taught me how to take care of it, and now my hair is obviously very dry and damaged. I'm gonna chop it off, and try not to straighten my hair anymore, but are there any shampoos/products I should start off with? When I'm out of shampoo and conditioner, should use another brand so my hair doesn't get used to the same shampoo and conditioner?

[@mayacherubin24]

Amy Garrido try Shea Moisture products find he right one for you any you’ll be set! Do research and learn about your hair, it’s worth it. I personally use Shea Moisture’

[@mayacherubin24]

- high porosity (dark blue label) but try out a bunch of their lines and products! Also if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative try OGX coconut curls products

[@amy.gar87]

maya06 Thanks!

[@JDlovescats979]

I definitely agree with maya that shea moisture is probably your safest bet. When I first started my journey I frequented 'naturally curly . com' (no spaces) and I personally think that it is a great place to start learning more about your hair type and how to take care of it.

[@amy.gar87]

Jennifer Dally Thanks Jennifer☺

[@sneakhercurlz1607]

Sheeeeeet... your hair came out bomb. I'm a huge Cantu fan. I only use their kids products to style tho.

[@theetravelhippie]

Curlyheadweirdo711 Why only kids?

[@justme23love13]

Yeah I start using the kids one too since they changed the adult line products

[@sneakhercurlz1607]

Lex Gonzalez one product I used was to creamy for my taste. But when trying Cantu kids... they worked bomb for me.

[@cassie-5914]

does the kids line have all the same products for adults? i've also only ever seen the adults line sold online and i don't think cantu is sold in stores around where i live :(

[@ambervanmeter477]

Curlyheadweirdo711 make sure you really pay attention to their kids products. I've been using their kids like for my daughter but realized some of them had dimethicone in them.

[@cutekathren2519]

I've been waiting forever for you to review cantu. Like, finally.

[@mayonnaise3133]

could you review the "not your mother's" curly line? happy to see 2 videos this week penny!! ❤❤

[@mayonnaise3133]

Salma Reda me too

[@italiamasullo9539]

I recommend it 💯❤

[@moniquecarstens2060]

I think she already has

[@liasuckslmao]

Billies Avocado the comment was posted before she did

[@enigmaticdreams1397]

As a curly hair guy who started to accept and welcome my curly hair, I was needing a cheap conditioner without a bunch of sulfates, silicones, etc. Thank you for doing this!

[@kaylanurse8399]

I've been using cantu for a year now and it has change my hair game soo much like I use i lot more of their products other than what you reviewed and the products are pretty amazing on my hair. And I know in the us its cheap but I live in Trinidad and thats expensive for me. Another thing is with the shampoo and conditioner you have to know the right portion thats best for you.

[@ZikzakHD]

Did this conditioner worked well on your hair ? And what porosity cause I'm scared for build ups...

[@misswhiskeykittie]

Thanks for reviewing these products. I'm interested in trying the custard. Maybe next time you do a review you could talk about what you liked/disliked about the products in more detail? And use them a few times too? It felt a bit brief, like a first impression. And when you say "strong" shampoo, what do you mean by that? Like harsh or drying? Also maybe talk a bit more about the ingredients? Talk about how the products lasted or performed over the course of a few days? Not hating or anything, I love your channel girl x

[@sophiain9503]

Just yesterday I was looking for a good and cheap (Student life yep) conditionner! Guess I found what I'm going to try THANKS Penny 🙏🏽

[@PennyTovar]

the struggle is real

[@faeriesmak]

I really like the Sally Beauty Generics dupe of the Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm. It's around 6 bucks for a liter and it's better than the actual Biolage brand since they reformulated that one.

[@sophiain9503]

faeriesmak oh yeah? Never heard of this brand! Thanks girl!! Really appreciate :) trying to keep these curls going on a budget!

[@faeriesmak]

Sure thing! They often have sales on that stuff too!

[@salemdaisy745]

i know this is 2 years late haha but a super cheap silicone free conditioner is the suave coconut one its HUGE and its 2-3 dollars

[@michellediaz4671]

PENNY LISTENED TO ME OMG 😂😂😂

[@PennyTovar]

I'm always listening

[@inste10300]

BOIII FINALLY I'VE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS FOREVERRRRR

[@mia-9386]

hey penny, could you test out natural hair masks? Like aloe Vera with castor oil and vitamin E, or rice water. I heard it’s great for hair growth!

[@jdjddndj2579]

mia ́- omg yes I heard about rice water

[@itseliana8963]

yessssss I love natural masks

[@ashleyh912]

I've never heard about rice water

[@jdjddndj2579]

Ashley Harding rice water is used for hair growth. The Yao women have been doing it for years and their hair is 6ft long.

[@SamtheSlushy]

I use the cantu coconut curl cream and it works so well on my hair, I switched from the shea moisture whipped curl cream to this for the price difference and theres barely a change in the consistency of my curl 👍🏻

[@patriciagarcia5301]

Cantu deep conditioner is from my days as a client at a hair school. I will try the shampoo , conditioner, and styling crème routine..

[@miaversluys]

OH MY GOSH I GOT FEATURED!!!!

[@gisellecordero1]

I FINALLY KNOE THE WAE

[@PennyTovar]

CLUCK CLUCK

[@beatriz-ze8yw]

WHY are you running

[@mariamaa2823]

The way I’ve been watching curly penny videos for 3 years and I always learn new tips

[@marisadaniela6]

Went to target last night, got overwhelmed by all the choices. So THANK YOUUUU, I needed this. Also, you're soooo cute!

[@marisolvalencia2239]

Omg I was not expecting this what a wonderful surprise. Love you Peniel. You do amazing videos

[@PennyTovar]

:')

[@gabriella_8253]

Hair is poppin and so is your sweaterrrr

[@maryamliban3260]

Idk why but I'm ADDICTED TO UR CHANNEL AND HUMOR PLZ DONT STOP UR VIDEOS PLZ ur my fab KZbinr and u helped me when I thought my hair was dead and u helped bring it make to like THZ SO MUCH :-)

[@humblenrg9368]

I'm currently looking for a good shampoo/Conditioner and final cream. I have curly wavy hair just by naturally washing and wetting it. But throughout the day it gets dry and fuzzy. Any tips or other brands you recommend?? Thanks in advance and great video explaining this product. 😁

[@gabimaza780]

WHAT THE HELL IS HORSE TAIL?!

[@BubblyBubbaLuna]

Gabi Maza Wow loved it ❤️If you wouldn’t mind checking out my channel!!! SUBSCRIBE??🌸

[@PennyTovar]

lol its an herb!!! it's not a literal horse tail

[@gabimaza780]

CurlyPenny oh ._. Okay hahaha I was like that doesn’t sound cruelty free

[@reehambedawi270]

Bubbly-Bubba- Luna خ

[@gabriellagullo5557]

I had the exact same reaction 😭😭

[@Nichelle543]

Notification squad, where ya at? And could you review Eden bodyworks products?! 😊

[@lyzettevega1234]

I love your reviews, they help this broke/clueless girl a whole lot!

[@heatherspencer8743]

How do you get so much volume by just air drying? I have to diffuse for any volume. My hair is fine like yours, and I always look like a wet dog with really defined curls lol love your channel, you make life so much better!🥰🥰🥰

[@brandyyolidio4213]

So glad this worked for you, I got so much breakage after I used this stuff not sure what went wrong. I ended up switching to all organic products & that's all my hair seems to like so it's probably me not the product. Great review though

[@zainabhamidaddin3593]

One of the best results I’ve seen on your channel

[@imanzia5818]

hey penny! i just recently joined your channel, and i love your videos. Ive recently started my natural hair journey because of stress induced hair loss that strick me 2 months back. Ive taken alot of your advice into consideration and have gone silicone, sulphate and paraben free. The hair loss hasnt stopped yet but by following alot of your tips, i have a lot of regrowth all over my hair. Any tips on stress induced hair loss? have you ever been through it? and i noticed your hair was straight as a child and got curly over time. My hair was straight when i was young too and now its wavy curly...tbh im still confused on how to manage it. I tried plopping and it didnt really help much.... my hair is fine and cuz of hair loss its low in volume too....ugh im so confused abt what to do with it -____-

[@marycort21]

I love their co wash and after I apply the carols daughter black vanilla conditioner. My curls love it.

[@pickledherring506]

Hi, thanks for the tips, just wondering though, did you rinse the conditioner out or was it a leave in? Do you usually use a leave in on a regular basis or always rinse out your conditioner?

[@sophiekamler5434]

You're a doll! The second ingredient of the shampoo is a sulfate though. I think that might be why it seemed so strong for a "sulfate free" shampoo.

[@dannyboy020]

Wow her hair looks very defined in this video... I gotta try that custard

[@elegantgxld209]

I’ve seen my cousins using Cantu and I was almost going to buy it but never got to in fear it wouldn’t work, but seeing how my hair is dry and tangled like yours and it working wonders I have to give it a try!!!

[@robertamorgado6908]

Penny, the reason why the shampoo wasn't hydrating is because it has sodium olefin sulfonate in it, it's not sulfate, however, it is a strong surfactant and might have the same effect of sulfate in the hair.

[@PennyTovar]

thanks for the info!

[@esmeraldarodriguez1722]

Yes, I found that out after using these products for about a month. My hair became so dry and brittle. There was a lot of breakage, it was super tangly at the bottom. My scalp also got super dried out. I suddenly got dandruff as a result. It took more than a month after not using these products/the shampoo for my scalp to get back to normal. Oddly enough though, after quitting these Cantu products and using other products, my hair still smelled like if I had put the Cantu product in. It took a while for even the scent to leave my hair, even after rinsing out several times with a sulfate shampoo.

[@user-dn6ox5vm1v]

Thank you penny!!! I love their shampoo and conditioner, but I’ve never used the custard, after seeing how beautiful your hair looks I’m definitely buying it.

[@solostar5882]

Oh wow I just tried Cantu products for the first time as well. I tried them mostly because they're so cheap and where I live it's hard to find curly hair products that really have no sulphates and silicones. I swear some of them lie blatantly on the label :/ I used the curl activator and deep conditioner, but maybe will try the custard too. Thanks for reviewing them!

[@normamendez39]

Wow! Thanks for the review. Your hair turned out so beautiful as always.

[@saaraafelisia3083]

Hii okay YOUR HAIR LOOKS 🔥🔥 def gonna try the shampoo and conditioner...but the jacket thooo i need to know where you got it

[@PennyTovar]

I got it from ZAFUL (:

[@muluavila]

I use their leave in (that’s called curl activator cream) and 👌🏽 with a gel it works AMAZING

[@GraceMariex3]

I used to use the Cantu Grow Strong Strengthening Treatment and loved it! Highly recommend for hair that has been processed and prone to breakage

[@PatriotToby]

Thanks for this! So many curl friendly products are just too expensive. I will be looking forward to trying this in the future... and your hair looked great by the way! :)

[@hermoinekissoon5429]

I’ve been using Pantene shampoo and dove conditioner. I’ve also been blow drying my hair way to often last year so this summer I decided to let my hair air dry everyday. I started noticing that my hair was wavy but it was also dry and VERY frizzy. I think it’s time to change products! Thank you for the review

[@zeechops401]

How well did the definition last over time? Love your vid btw!! ❤️

[@sandraconfesor5241]

Thanks to you Penny I learned that my daughter's has to be cared for differently ... I would only use Johnson's baby shampoo but those would dry up her fine curly hair ..Now all I use is the Cantu for kids products 😉

[@cloudcampos4555]

your hair texture is what i always dreamt of ! so beautiful ! ( i have the ringlet type )

[@elizabethreices1426]

Girl! Wait till you try the Cantu moisturizing curl activator as a styler its been so great to me! I feel like I haven't ever seen you use Curl Keeper or Bounce Curl, the gel from both brands work amazing on my hair and we're hair twins!

[@deirdrec4295]

You should have tried the Cantu leave in conditioning repair cream before the custard. It makes your hair even softer underneath any styler. Great video! I like just found you, I'm subscribing! 💕

[@talithachelsea1937]

Your hair came out very beautiful & defined gurl, definetely bomb! Could you review the Kinky Curly line??

[@esmeraldarodriguez1722]

I went out and bought these products. The only thing I swapped was the styler, I used Cantu’s kid curly cream styler. I loved the initial results. After using them for about a month I suddenly began to get dandruff. My hair also became very limp, it wasn’t curling like it used to. My ends were split and tangling all the time. My hair had become super dry and damaged. This had never happened to me before with Shea Moisture. I had to cut quite a bit of length off.

[@Noaaxxh]

okay new intro!! i love it!!

[@vanessapastrano4837]

I agree with you in that the shampoo is very strong. I usually wash my hair weekly without any feeling of a dirty head, but the third day after wash day my scalp was feeling itchy and irritated. It also gave me a warm, kind of burning sensation on my scalp when scrubbing it with my fingers, which I've never felt before. I stopped using it after the third time. Maybe the ingredients they use are too harsh?

[@minajaved9873]

So bc of the whole devacurl thing, I’ve been checking out products on “think dirty-shop clean” app and Cantu surprisingly doesn’t have the greatest rating and neither does the not your mother line. Now I’m so confused about what to buy that isn’t extremely expensive

[@PennyTovar]

Honestly I don't 100% agree with the think dirty app. It marked not your mother's as a red 8 simply because it has fragrance, but basically ALL hair products have fragrance. Not to mention they make money from promoting certain brands on their app.

[@minajaved9873]

Penny Tovar true! Plus it’s one of the only thing I can afford so I guess I’ll take my chances 😭

[@brendizzle33]

They also have a kids line and i use the curling cream from that line on my self and my daughter. LOVE IT! For anyone wondering what other products from that line are good, I would definitely recommend that one.

[@loesy_c]

I'm new to your channel and absolutely love your content and personality, I seriously can't stop watching!! 😍 * subscribes *

[@PennyTovar]

dank u :')

[@drunkennoodles03]

I use cantu products, the twist and curl/lock gel and leave in conditioner are my holy grails !!!!

[@etherealintoxicatedcanary9296]

Hey penny. I heard sulfates were good for scalp since it washes away yeast and fungus and dandruff. What do you recommend for people with scalp issues

[@106andie]

I would love you to try the briogeo curl charisma creme? Have you tried it?

[@therealprincessjasmine6930]

Carol's Daughter next Please

[@scarletmercado1973]

The real princess jasmine they have silicones

[@thebeesknees8420]

The real princess jasmine YES PLZ

[@itzeldelacruz5851]

@@scarletmercado1973 and sulfates🙃

[@Anceq94]

In slovenia, shampoo, conditioner and leave in cream cost 8,99€ per piece, curl activator is 9,99€. I think i will start buy this on amazon.. 😒

[@christinacolongne2951]

Hey 👋 Have you tried the Texture Cantu line shampoo and conditioner? I heard those are less drying and have more natural ingredients. Also, have you tried the Cantu Curl Activating creme? Since your hair is weighed down easily, use less of the creme then you usually would use. Less is more.

[@karenreyes8348]

Did this cause any flakes in your hair?😂I’m just sitting in the aisle at Walmart tempted to buy this but not sure if this product was good

[@london560]

I like Cantu stylers but not really the shampoo and conditioner. Also, the custard gave me so much flakes ! Great video btw Penny!

[@alexiscarballo3266]

Londeezy Dorton i have the same problem with the gell and honestly i love the gel it give me great hold definition volume shine it smells amazing but impossible to continue use because of the flakes💔

[@PennyTovar]

I’m on day three and I still don’t have flakes. I think maybe some batches are good and some are bad :o

[@jocelynhudson6921]

I'm know I'm late on this comment but would you recommend Cantu Shampoo and Conditioner?

[@maurarodriguez3432]

I love Cantu,they have a great curl activator and cowash. Try the Cream of Nature foaming mousse, liquid gold. I mix the activator and the mousse together before I gel with the blue LA Looks sports gel.

[@jareidisescalera8450]

Still don't get how it took so long for this video since Cantu is so inexpensive and awesome ! Cantu also has a conditioning co-wash if you think the shampoo is too strong for you. Personally the shampoo works great for myself!

[@leonahiggs1968]

I used the shampoo and conditioner and then I applied the curl activator cream to my soaking wet hair. I know I'm not suppose to do that but it worked. It made my hair bouncy, shiny, and frizz free.

[@brummiebecca3413]

I'm so jealous that you can air dry your hair and it looks bomb. Mine is a flat, stringy mess. I might try their stuff, I've only used the curl revitalising mist before.

[@ramayastowell192]

I just got rid of a bunch of products that weren't curly girl approved..so I'm definitely buying this product cause I barely have any now

[@valerieluna5160]

Is this you natural hair or is it permed and is your hair already curly or the products make it curly?

[@gigicurls8558]

Glad she made this video. I just bought the cantu deep conditioner and rle hope it works

[@alondracorrales6261]

This has come to my attention that people that are you tube famous literally put so much product!!!Like gels leave ins custards and all of this stuff! Like on my natural hair I just put a detangler and a leave in! That’s it! But I have recently bought the Cantu detangler and it works amazing 😉 I have been using Cantu leave in and it works amazing on my 3b hair! I love Cantu!!

[@JakairaUrena]

Have you tried the oatmeal or rice water rinse? Maybe a tutorial about your review? 🥥🍃

[@additios125]

Dear Penny, love you and I present my question: If you use a leave in conditioner, is it necessary to also have a regular conditioner run through your hair or not?

[@corikiiyana6307]

Question! Did you rinse out the conditioner before applying the custard or did you leave the conditioner in?

[@WhatTheKink]

The shampoo is likely strong due to the Shea butter needing to be removed if you use the entire line.

[@luzlamberty3266]

CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME TIPS ON HOW I CAN TAKE CARE OF MY CURLS EVEN THOUGH I DON'T HAVE THE THINGS YOU DO??

[@ashleyh912]

You should review the cantu hair masque! I have almost the same hair type as you and I love it

[@Kim-os7kb]

Did you put the clear cream after the shower or you put it on in the shower 🚿

[@DianaMartinez-ds1jz]

Thx for the video I was thinking of buying but wasn't sure if I were Guna like it..I'm sure it'll work miracles on my kids hair

[@Allyxoxo3]

I’m probably late here, but have you tried the activator? Is it actually good?

[@lauradominguez9631]

Thank you Penny for making this video! I was actually considering to buy Cantu but I wasn’t sure. 😏👌🏻

[@meerakanakammamohan]

I am a regular user of Cantu products. Type 3C hair. I recommend leave-in and curl activator for LOC. Cheap and best results!!!👍

[@serenitiesgaming8723]

I’m getting this for my brother for Xmas.. he’s the only one in our family with curly hair but I hope he likes it

[@meri1191]

Wait did you leave the conditioner in? Or did you rinse it out?

[@shanaynay323]

Hi Penny 💕 Are you into fitness & working out & stuff? If so can you do a tutorial on how to revive your curls after a workout?!? Like honestly I have no idea how the crap I’m supposed to work out every day but not wash my hurr every day. So I just choose not to workout. LOL I’ve got so much hair & that just takes too dang long to wash it more than every 4 days or so.

[@franchi9951]

You saved all of my hairs with your vids a year ago my hair was looking whack 😂 now people compliment my curls all the time thanks queen penny you kno de wae // pero like doesn’t your hair get frizzy at the back when you plop/ apply your products with all your hair pushed to the front? Because mine does :((( and you don’t seem to have that problem (I mean your hair looks amazing)

[@alyssamarie5515]

@CurlyPenny How much time into your hair journey was it before you saw your overall curl pattern/texture change? My hair is very coily all throughout my bottom layer, but my hair seems to be more wavy at the top of my head. The two textures just look so odd together I'm wondering if it will ever get better 😣

[@Elba_Liz]

Did you rinse out the conditioner? I couldn’t tell if you did or not

[@DreadfulxIves18]

Can you review the Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter line please?

[@isabelramos2003]

MissVanessaIves omg I agree I'm using the line right now after using the jbco line

[@angelkaterose]

It does look lovely with the shine and definition. Why do you describe it as only 'quite good'? i.e. what else would you like it to do?

[@perutunis]

Hmmm i curious to try. Would you recommend it for thin curly hair?

[@valerieh2158]

Review Shea Moisture coconut and hibiscus‼️

[@brittanyramirez5939]

Hello Penny, can I use these products on permed curly hair? Im trying to find the best products to maintain my curly hair.

[@starkneitz7612]

Dear Penny, Could you review Lush? Geethanksloveya

[@thesilentkay1568]

Star Kneitz yes please! I love their stuff, though I haven’t tried many of their hair products

[@skankfaceBECCA]

most their hair products contain sulphates so i dont think shed use them.

[@elianamarie]

I used Cantu for a couple months but it eventually ended up being very drying to my hair, just a warning!! Also, I know it’s pricey but could you review some Ouidad products?? The curly hair subreddit goes back and forth between whether Deva Curl or Ouidad is better and I’d love to hear your opinion!!

[@Ihatewilders1]

Do you maybe have low porosity hair?

[@elianamarie]

Hello It's Moi I do!

[@Ihatewilders1]

I started using the conditioner and the curl activating cream.. but while it works 'miracles' on other people's hair it leaves mine feeling like I used nothing at all but it feels heavy at the same time. I don't even know if that makes sense 😂

[@elianamarie]

Hello It's Moi I totally understand! It leaves mine lifeless!! I’ve just started using Bumble & Bumble. I’ve only used it once but I like it so far.

[@yoccimoreno7115]

Eliana Burden i use leave in conditioner by carols daughter hair milk and its azome

[@shauni..]

Hi Penny, I'm fairly new to your channel, and I know you have demonstrated several Shea Moisture products, but what about the SheaMoisture’s Coconut & Hibiscus line? If you haven't, could you review it? Please and thank you!

[@elisagomez1862]

I tried the same shampoo as well and I had the same experience 🙃🙃 the results for the conditioner and the leave in seemed promising though! 😱😱 I'm eager to try it out now !

[@BubblyBubbaLuna]

Elisa Gomez Wow loved it ❤️If you wouldn’t mind checking out my channel!!! SUBSCRIBE??🌸

[@paulierogers6416]

Thanks for the review I am going to purchase this shampoo because it is the least expensive so buy that is sulfate and silicone free

[@babes_51.k85]

Ik, this is 2020 but i do have a question? i have the same curly hair as u but its a lil more curly'er than urs, but for the shampoo how much am i supposed to use? I use allot b/c my hair is really thickk, but i just wanted to know your oppinion if i should more or less? Can u plz let me know when u get a chance? Thank You!! *This my first time using this,*