Why didn’t anyone think of putting a mascara wand in the hair gel before? I’m going to level with you: My hair is greying and therefore coarse, prone to breakage, and overall kind of a pain in the butt. I do a lot to maintain my hair, which has gone through a metamorphosis in the past six or seven years.
And one product I use pretty much every day — or rather, as a mom of two who works from home most days, on the days I need to look presentable — is Dae’s Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream + Taming Wand. Like I said, my hair is giving “is it a baby hair or is postpartum hair loss (it has been 10 years since I last gave birth) still doing its thing?” The hairs framing my face and at my part line in particular are a nuisance. They love to stick up every which way, and in the past, no amount of hair spray or heat styling could keep them laid down throughout the day.
It’s not too heavy, but heavy enough to stay, and bonus, it smells pretty good (it comes in three scents; I have the original citrus one in the pink tube). So if your hair is prone to static, frizz, or generally standing on end, especially as the seasons change, look no further. As a brand, dae is Leaping Bunny-certified, which means that their products — and their supply chain — are free of animal testing.
The entire line is vegan and certified cruelty-free. And, bonus, I don’t use sulfates in my hair, and this product is sulfate-free. The hero ingredient is dragon fruit, which is rich in antioxidants and known to lock in moisture.
The formula also includes a blend of cactus flower extract, prickly pear seed oil, and moringa seed oil to nourish the hair while also reminding it of its place. The product comes in three scents: Signature Citrus (what I have), and two limited-edition fragrances: Vanilla Dae Beam and Desert Peach. While the styling cream itself works well, it’s the packaging that really sets this product apart.
You can purchase dae’s Cactus Fruit Styling Cream in a tube, sure. But instead of coming in a tube, pot, or bottle and applying the product with your hands, here it’s packaged in a tube that comes with what looks like an oversized mascara wand with longer, more flexible bristles. You can lightly apply the styling cream with the brush to tame flyaways, or use more pressure and deposit more product for slicked back styles or shaping your edges.
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