The Doux SWEETEST THING Honey Moisture Mask Review – sarah fynn

The Doux Honey Moisture Mask Review: A Honest Assessment

The Doux seems to be the latest natural hair brand making waves in the hair care community. I had heard of the brand in a few videos I watched, but when my hair stylist recommended some products, I decided to take the plunge and try the Honey Moisture hair mask. I wanted to try more honey hair masks as the TGIN one worked so well for my hair.

The Doux describes this as the sweetest mask you’ll ever know. Hydrates stressed hair beyond the cuticle layer to improve texture, reduce friction, and bring that ol’ elasticity and strength back. Restores moisture balance and hydration to the scalp.

Main Ingredients and Their Benefits

Main ingredients: Barbadensis: For strong, poppin’ curls Honey: Super-charged to fizzle frizz out Aloe: Protects + hydrates stressed out strands

My Experience with the Doux Honey Moisture Mask

I’ve used this mask in 3 consecutive wash days to get a feel of it, and unfortunately, I do not like it! For a moisture hair mask, it doesn’t leave my hair soft and conditioned as other moisture masks have left my hair. Comparing this to the other honey mask I love, the TGIN honey miracle, this one falls very short!

I noticed the Doux mask has 2 forms of protein in it, Keratin Amino Acids, Silk Amino Acids, and I wonder if that’s why I don’t like it. It doesn’t leave my hair stiff at all, just not softened. I’ve also noticed some breakage in my crown area- the same breakage I noticed when I was using the Briogeo don’t despair, repair mask, which is protein-rich, very frequently. I think the mask has too much protein for my low porosity fine hair, and I was using it on my wash days every 2 weeks for at least 3 wash days!

Verdict and Recommendations

I think this is more of a strengthening mask for me than a moisture mask – I’ve noticed this too late though! I’ve stopped using it now and will be using it for strengthening instead. Looking back at my wash days (I keep a wash day log!), I saw that I had used the ApHogee 2 min keratin treatment prior to using the Doux honey moisture, and I used it for the next 3 wash days after the Aphogee!! I think the keratin & amino acids in the Doux with the ApHogee keratin was too much protein, and I think this combo is responsible for the breakage I saw!

I’ve now switched to the Amika hydro rush hair mask, and it’s a winner! I’m also going back to my TGIN Honey miracle mask as that product left my hair feeling beautiful! I think I will curate a list of protein-free moisture hair masks because it’s really frustrating getting a hair mask that says it’s moisturizing only to have it contain more protein in it- I have fine low to medium porosity hair, and protein overload can happen very quickly for me. Honestly, keeping my hair log is so helpful because I am able to look at the products I’m using to see what is causing issues. If you can do this, try it for a few months- I’m sure you will find it helpful.

The Doux is now available in Boots to check out

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