I don't think it will give you very drastic results. My hair is fine and naturally wavy and utterally defenseless against humidity (I'm white btw), and when I used it consistently, I did lose a bit of my natural wave, but once I stopped using it so often, the waves came back. But, if your hair is very curly, i don't think you'll get big results. Also, it isn't very moisturizing if your hair is dry (that's why I always use a leave-in and style when I use this). Sorry! Definitely blowdry and straighten if you use this, though! It works best that way!

No it will not, I tried it for that reason and did not get good results, strickly for relaxed hair.

I'm African American as well, but my hair is relaxed. When I used this product on my hair and let it air dry, the texture of my hair isn't changed at all. But it's actually meant to be used with heat, which is why it works AMAZING when I blow dry it and use a flat iron. Without the heat, I can't imagine it would do anything for natural tightly curly hair.

This product makes my curly hair soft, takes out the frizz, and leaves the curl in. Sure, I'd try it if I were you. Ask for a sample at the store!

I don't think it will do anything.waste of money

I've mostly been using this when I air dry my naturally curly but porous hair. The English translation is completely different than the French. This is a defrizzer, not a straightener. Yes, it smooths out hair when you do straighten, but that isn't it's main purpose.

Main thing is to use it on very damp/wet hair to lock in moisture. A little goes a long way, and it can be used with other products such as Phyto 7 or 9.

It's really best used if you're going to blow dry your hair. It worked fine when I let my hair air dry, but it left so much residue that became more obvious each time I touched my hair. It felt like I just had a lot of gel in my hair.

Definitely! I haven't been blowdrying my hair during the summer since I don't want to add extra heat to my hair, and this works great. I'm sure it has a greater effect when used with mechanical heat, but it eliminates my frizz even when just air drying my hair.

Yes! I nearly almost always air dry with this. It won't dry "crispy" or limp, as with other styling products.

its definitely scent free, UNLESS the packaging gets a hole in it. I buy the bigger size, so the container is made of metal, and while I was traveling, the folded end got a tiny slit in it. It didn't even really leak so I kept using it but two weeks later, the thing smelled rancid! it kind of made me respect the product because obviously it is natural! lol..

I've never noticed any scent. A lot of hair products have a strong scent, and I can smell the product all day long. I am not aware of this once I've applied Phyto except that hair looks shinier and smoother. And there is definitely no garlic or horseradish scent to it!

The product has a very mild botanical scent, and does not smell of garlic or horseradish. The scent does not stay in the hair and is not at all offensive.

I have coarse, dry Arab hair that I color treat. I use a lot of products for women of color and this one works just as well. Make sure to use more than the package instructs.

I'm caucasian and have fine hair, and this didnt work for me. I finally chemically straightened my hair.

I have very coarse natural hair and it works for me when I follow the instructions. It is much better than blow drying alone. I recommend this product.

I actually use a lot of this product. I find the more you use the better. It doesn't really build up and get greasy so you should be okay. After I rinse out my conditioner (fekkai protein rx- a wonderful conditioner), I section my hair- which is natural and pretty thick- into six or so braids while it is still wet. I comb through the defrisant as i braid my hair. then after i'm done braiding the section, i apply a little more before i blow dry it w/ an ionic blow dryer. then, if i choose to flat iron it, i put even more product on, making sure it dries, as i work through small sections w/ my ceramic chi flat iron. no matter how much i put on, it's not greasy or weighed down. it is also wonderful at keeping your hair from getting super frizzy when it is humid. i like having big hair with a good amount of body. i don't like seeing super stringy straight hair when i choose to flat iron it. this product is great at keeping the bounce and body to your hair without making it stringy. when it is humid, my hair gets bigger yes but not frizzy.

I am half black my hair is kinky curly and I use this on my mom's hair (shes black). For both of us I just section it and apply it to the hair. I use a lot because I need it for my mom I don't use as much after you section it just comb it through with your fingers.

I use the product PHYTO phytodefrisant and have had several people stop me to ask what I use on my hair, because my curls are so beautiful and nicely defined. I tell them about this product, and that I got it at Sephora. Unfortunately it is labeled as a "botanical hair relaxing balm". That is not what it is! Clearly written on the tube, and in the brochure in the box, it states "Phytodefrisant is specially designed for naturally curly or permed hair to nourish and gently soften frizzy hair". The first time I thought to buy it I was sceptical because I have curly hair and you state in "What else you need to know":"Straightening effect is cumulative with continued use.", and I was concerned that my curls would become straight. I wrote you a letter and you wrote back that it only meant that they would become softer with more use, so I bought it. I am so happy with it for my curly hair. Sephora needs to state this "Phytodefrisant is specially designed for naturally curly or permed hair" since that is what it is!! It's not for straight hair, although many reviewers have stated that it works well on their straight hair. It is meant for curly hair.
I wrote a "Review" a while back (but it got lost among the many reviews). I think it is important for Sephora to state this in their description of the product.

I recommend the Phytodefrisant for frizzy, curly, or flyaway hair. The brushing shampoo also has made my hair very smooth and silky without even having to blow it out.

My hair is gray/white under my haircolor, naturally curly, but never as beautiful as with this product. Several people stop me to ask what I use on my hair, because my curls are so beautiful and nicely defined. I tell them about this product, and that I got it at Sephora. Unfortunately it is labeled as a "botanical hair relaxing balm". That is not what it is! Clearly written on the tube, and in the brochure in the box, it states "Phytodefrisant is specially designed for naturally curly or permed hair to nourish and gently soften frizzy hair". The first time I thought to buy it I was sceptical because I have curly hair and you state in "What else you need to know":"Straightening effect is cumulative with continued use.", and I was concerned that my curls would become straight. I wrote you a letter and you wrote back that it only meant that they would become softer with more use, so I bought it. I am so happy with it for my curly hair. Sephora needs to state this "Phytodefrisant is specially designed for naturally curly or permed hair" since that is what it is!! It's not for straight hair, although many reviewers have stated that it works well on their straight hair. It is meant for curly hair.
I wrote a "Review" a while back (but it got lost among the many reviews). I think it is important for Sephora to state this in your description of the product.

Try Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm. I've tried everything on the market and this clear gel is worth a try. I've been using it for years! I still try new products that come out, but nothing can touch this balm. You don't need much. I have chin length hair and I don't use more than a quarter-size dose of it in my palm on the rainiest of days. I wish you the best!

I've tried both, and I prefer this product to Living Proof. I feel like I get better results with Phytodefrisant, and plus it works well for me whether or not I blowdry my hair, unlike Living Proof which has no effect for me without mechanical heat.

Never tried Living Proof but I've tried just about everything under the sun...its horribly humid and rains a fair amout this time of year in Atlanta and Phyto kept my hair smoothe as silk - plus it doesn't have a strong fragrance and is NOT sticky.

This is made to be used with wet or very damp hair to lock in moisture. A little goes a long way, so try less at first. It is a defrizzer, not something that will suddenly make your hair straight.

You can also apply other products afterwards, and it works if you air dry or choose to use a hair dryer or flat iron.

You can use it with wet or dry hair

It is a defrizzer, not a true straightening agent. It just locks in moisture when you apply it to wet hair. Use very little at first.

If you do blow dry and use a flat iron it will just stay smoother, otherwise it keeps the same curl pattern.

Since, it is considered a "relaxing balm" I wouldn't use it when wearing your hair wavy. It isn't going to damage your hair, but I believe the intent is to relax waves and make hair easier to straighten.