Design Essentials Natural Coconut & Monoi

Design Essentials Natural has merged two of the best oils on the natural hair market. Clever idea!

Selected must-haves

The Coconut & Monoi collection comes with 12 products – after all, you can never have enough products to primp and preen curls. But if you’re styling on a budget here are our must-haves…

Coconut Milk Nourishing Shampoo
A very light, milky formula that impressively cleanses to remove daily product build-up. Ideal for all textures and natural hair that’s in a protective style i.e tracks, weaves, canerows, as the light liquid washes away easily so you don’t need to scrub in a way that loosens the style.

Coconut & Monoi Deep Moisture Masque

A great follow up to the Coconut Milk Nourishing Shampoo, this masque’s hydrating power is bolstered with Noni Fruit. Yes, if your hair is thick you may need to slather more on, but don’t be fooled into thinking the light consistency is doing nothing. Suppleness comes through after one use.

Curl Enhancing Dual Hydration Milk
I like a product with the name milk, why? Because milk gives curls slip which is needed for heavy-duty detangling and enhancing curl definition. This product is topped up with Sunflower and Marula Oil. Generous helpings gets the job done.

Deep Moisture Oil Treatment
Include this in your arsenal if you’re transitioning or your curls are heat damaged and shedding. Use on freshly washed hair as a base for air-drying (makes a good substitute for a leave-in) or heat styling (but still apply a heat protector). A little goes a long way and it’s nicely scented so you get that ‘just washed’ smell for longer.

Coconut Milk Leave-in Nourisher
A water-based leave-in that works well on its own but when paired with a butter or curl defining crème it really comes to life. It serves up just the right amount of moisture and shine and doesn’t give curls a drenched, wet look.

Prices start from £9.50. For more information visit www.designessentials.com and follow @Designessentuk for updates