Testperson - Curly edition

At ZENZ, we've conducted a trial with testers who've used ZENZ products for a period of 3 months. We included women of various ages, with different hair types, textures, and colors, each with diverse desires for what they hoped to achieve from the trial.

In this blog post, you can read about the testers who specifically wanted to enhance their curls further. Following a discussion with ZENZ expert Sidsel Riisberg (Read more about Sidsel here), we tailored the trial to meet their needs. They received expert guidance on which products to use and how to make the most out of them.

You can now read about Nadia, Mathilde, Frederikke, and Line's journey focusing on healthier and more accentuated curls.

Testers types of curls

We'll begin by defining the testers' curl types.

Nadia has afro curls, categorized as type 3B according to the Curly Girl curl type system. Frederikke's curl type is 3A. Line's curl type is 2B/C, while Mathilde's curl type is 2C.

Nadia joined the ZENZ program with hopes of finding the right products for her curls, as it had been a challenging mission for her in Denmark. She was seeking products that could provide ample moisture to her curls without weighing down her otherwise very thick and heavy hair. Nadia was advised by expert Sidsel Riisberg to use ZENZ Deep Wood products, which are especially recommended for curls as they provide immense moisture and care. In addition, Nadia received Treatment Pure no. 03, which is an effective protein hair treatment providing extra care and nourishment. Nadia also got Hair & Scalp Rinse Fresh Herbs no. 87, which removes calcium and dirt buildup from the scalp and hair, leaving the hair silky soft and light. It's also very gentle on the scalp and helps preserve hair color. Nadia also received Oil Treatment Deep Wood no. 99, which she can use both on her ends and as an overnight treatment if she wanted to provide extra moisture and care to her scalp and hair. Nadia was given Hair Styling Mousse Sweet Orange no. 91 to provide extra hold and definition to her curls, while also providing care and nourishment to the hair. Additionally, it offers heat protection.

What does Nadia say about her experience with ZENZ?

ZENZ has truly given my North African curls so much nourishment and moisture. My hair feels healthier and more vibrant. Sometimes my hair can feel too 'heavy' and weighed down with the wrong products, whereas ZENZ simply brings my curls to life.

Line entered the trial with an expectation of healthier hair and a desire to enhance her curls. Line had always been used to buying the cheapest shampoo from the supermarket and generally hadn't put much thought into what was right for her hair type. Therefore, Line's hair needed extra nourishment and care. She was guided by expert Sidsel Riisberg to use the ZENZ Cactus line. Line also received the Ionic Styling Brush Round, which is a gentle hairbrush that distributes the natural oils from the scalp to the rest of the hair. Line additionally got Oil Treatment Deep Wood no. 99, which provides plenty of care and moisture, particularly beneficial for curls. For styling, Line received products designed to enhance her natural curls. She was given Styling Gel Sweet Orange no. 12 and Hair Styling Mousse Sweet Orange no. 91, which form the perfect curl duo by providing hold, volume, and accentuation of curls. They also offer plenty of care and moisture; Styling Gel Sweet Orange no. 12 is particularly unique as it also functions as a serum, providing ample moisture, hold and defined curls. Line also got Volume Hair Powder Pure no. 89, which gives plenty of volume that lasts all day. Additionally, it has an oil-absorbing effect, making it suitable for use between washes.

What does Line say about her experience with ZENZ?

I went from using cheap shampoos from the supermarket with no focus on my hair, so I was blown away by the fantastic and long-lasting results I got from using ZENZ. I'll never use anything else now.

 

Hair care routine for a lot of moisture with the Curly Girl-method

Frederikke entered the trial with an expectation of finding products that could provide enough care and moisture for her curls. Therefore, Frederikke was recommended by our expert, Sidsel Riisberg, to make use of the Curly Girl method. Frederikke was given Shampoo Rhassoul no. 16, which is a highly nourishing, moisturizing, and mildly cleansing shampoo, enriched with rhassoul clay from Morocco. Additionally, Frederikke received Hair & Scalp Rinse Fresh Herbs no. 87, which removes calcium, dirt, and buildup of product residues. Frederikke used it every two weeks as a detox treatment to provide strengthened, glossy, and silky-soft hair. The hair rinse cleanses the hair with nourishing plant and fruit extracts from apple, aloe vera, sunflower seeds, chamomile, cloudberries, apricots, and peaches. At ZENZ, it's referred to as a 'herbal shot' for your hair, so just as we might take a ginger shot to boost our immune system, the hair rinse does the same for your hair and scalp. Additionally, the hair rinse is gentle on your scalp. Frederikke got Conditioner Deep Wood no. 08, which is particularly good for curls as it provides plenty of care and moisture. Conditioner Deep Wood no. 08 can also be diluted with water in a spray bottle and used as a leave-in conditioner. This way, you can take it with you on the go to refresh your curls during the day. Always remember to use conditioner, even when you're not washing your hair, as it seals the hair cuticles. Frederikke also used Conditioner Deep Wood no. 08 on days when she simply washed her hair. She received ZENZ's ultimate curl styling duo, consisting of Styling Gel Sweet Orange no. 12 and Hair Styling Mousse Sweet Orange no. 91. Additionally, she got Oil Treatment Deep Wood no. 99, which Frederikke used both for care and moisture but also extensively as a styling product, as it moistures the curls and makes them shiny. 

What does Frederikke say about her experience with ZENZ?

Before I started using ZENZ Organic Products, I had to plan when to wash my hair because it used to get very frizzy. It's been nice that Shampoo Rhassoul no. 16 hasn't caused that. It's given my hair so much nourishment and moisture that it's not frizzy anymore; it actually defined my curls much more. Overall, my hair feels much healthier now. This is especially evident in my curls.

Haircare for fine hair with curls

Mathilde entered the trial with an expectation of enhancing her natural curls and adding more volume to her Scandinavian fine hair. Mathilde was therefore guided by our expert, Sidsel Riisberg, to use the Sweet Sense line, which provides plenty of care and nourishment while adding volume. Mathilde also used Hair & Scalp Rinse Fresh Herbs no. 87, which removes calcium, dirt, and buildup of product residues, to provide strengthened, glossy, and silky-soft hair. Mathilde also got the ZENZ curl styling duo, consisting of Styling Gel Sweet Orange no. 12 and Hair Styling Mousse Sweet Orange no. 91. Additionally, Mathilde was given the Ionic Styling Brush Round, which is particularly useful between hair washes as it distributes the natural oils from the scalp to the rest of the hair. As the final styling product, Mathilde got Finishing Hair Spray Pure no. 88 to hold the curls in place once styled, as it provides a strong hold and has an anti-frizz effect.

What does Mathilde say about her experience with ZENZ?

After using ZENZ, I can feel that my hair has become softer. My hair also doesn't get so frizzy as before, which used to be a problem for me. I can also feel that I have more curls now than when I started, which was one of the things I really hoped to achieve by using ZENZ Organic Products. I really like the concept of natural ingredients that are good for you, nature, and the environment. I'm a big fan of it and of ZENZ Organic Products.

Read also about ZENZ experts' best tips for Curly Girl-method.