Product Overview
This set combines three parts of the “Intensive Hydration” line from SheaMoisture — shampoo, conditioner, and deep masque — formulated to address dry, damaged, brittle or coily hair that needs serious moisture and nourishment. The trio is built around key natural-inspired ingredients: manuka honey, mafura oil, baobab oil, African fig extract, and fair-trade shea butter.
The idea: cleanse (shampoo) → condition (conditioner) → deep-treat (masque) in a coordinated routine for hair that is thirsting for hydration, especially after styling, heat damage, color-treatment or inherent texture (e.g., tighter curls) that tends toward dryness.
Key Features & Benefits
Here are the standout features and how they translate into benefits for your hair:
Features
- Manuka Honey – a humectant that helps attract and retain moisture in the hair shaft and scalp.
- Mafura Oil – a richly emollient oil (from the seed of the Trichilia emetica tree) that helps replenish lipids & oils in hair, restoring softness & suppleness.
- Baobab Oil + African Fig Extract – additional nourishing botanicals: baobab for vitamins & nourishment, fig extract for antioxidants and protection from environmental stress.
- Sulfate-free / “No nasties” claims (at least for some formulas) – making the system gentler for dry/damaged hair.
- Integrated treatment system – having the trio (shampoo + conditioner + masque) means you can follow a full regimen to maximise hydration and repair.
- Targets curly/coily & high-porosity hair – The line is marketed especially for hair types that tend to lose moisture more easily due to curl structure.
Benefits
- Deep Moisture Restoration – especially helpful for hair that feels brittle, rough, overly dry. The honey + mafura combo supports moisture retention and softness.
- Improved Manageability & Detangling – the conditioner and masque help smooth the hair surface, reduce tangles, make styling easier.
- Softness & Shine – many users report smoother, glossier hair after using the masque in particular.
- Protection from Damage / Environmental Stress – the antioxidant botanicals help hair withstand styling, heat, color, dryness from climate.
- Ethical/Ingredient Appeal – fair-trade shea butter, natural oils, brand has a heritage and community commerce model.
Specifications
- Set Includes: Shampoo (13 oz), Conditioner (13 oz), Masque (12 oz) — typical sizes in global markets.
- Hair Type: Ideal for dry, damaged hair; especially curl types 3-4, high-porosity, coily textures.
- Key Ingredients: Manuka honey, Mafura seed oil, Baobab oil, Fig extract, Shea butter, Coconut oil (in some formulas).
- Free From / Gentle Features: Many formulas say “no sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil or petrolatum”.
- Brand: SheaMoisture
- Purpose: Intensive Hydration, Repair & Restore
- Usage Context: Regular wash-day treatment and weekly deep-conditioner (masque) boost.
Why Choose This Product?
Here are reasons this might be a good choice for you:
- If you struggle with very dry or brittle hair, or hair that lacks moisture, this set is tailored for that.
- If you have curly, coily, high-porosity hair (which tends to be drier naturally) this line is especially designed with those textures in mind.
- If you regularly colour, heat-style or chemically treat your hair and want a strong “rescue/hydration” system. The masque part is a deeper treatment.
- If you prefer haircare with natural-inspired ingredients and fewer harsh detergents.
- If you’d like a complete routine (shampoo → conditioner → masque) from one line to simplify your hair-care.
Some caveats / things to be aware of:
- Because the formulas are richer and more “moisture heavy”, if you have very fine hair or low-porosity hair, it may feel a bit heavy or weigh it down. Indeed some users report that.
- Some users have reported scalp irritation or increased shedding when using parts of this line (everyone’s hair/scalp responds differently). For example:
“The shampoo is like a mild relaxer … hair feels lighter and I’ve noted less hair on part of my head.”
So patch testing / gradual introduction is wise.
- The fragrance is noted by some as being quite strong / sweet — might be a concern for those sensitive to scent.