No. 04
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84% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 4 in hair
Sample
35 redditors with explicit opinion · 11 positive · 0 negative · 2 neutral
Score0.885 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 58–96% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/curlyhair, r/Sephora, r/Wavyhair, r/BeautyBoxes
Briogeo · hair
Recommended
Dont Despair Mask
r/curlyhairr/Sephorar/Wavyhairr/BeautyBoxes
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Deep conditioning mask that dramatically boosts moisture in dry, damaged hair with extended 45-minute treatment. Limited data on how it performs across different hair types or textures.
What redditors love
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45-minute treatment delivers game-changing moisture results
“m 45 minutes. It has changed the game for me as far as moisture goes.”
u/brandimarlo · r/curlyhair →
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Performs as well as K18 and Olaplex for repair
“ahh i tried the olaplex, k18, and the briogeo mask from allure beauty box love them all this is so good”
u/Positive-Glove-8731 · r/BeautyBoxes →
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Results strong enough you can't return to previous products
“'s worth it, and I can never go back to what I was using before.”
u/Substantial_Night146 · r/curlyhair →
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What 14 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/piccolowater
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r/curlyhair
if I used a hair mask this day, but my favorite is the Matrix Food For Soft hair mask. I also like the Briogeo Repair Don’t Despair mask and the BondiBoost HG Miracle mask. I’ll do: As I Am Shampoo > Honey Shampoo > Hair Mask > Honey Conditioner. I also use the Rizo’s Curls Flexi
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u/Enilodnewg
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r/Sephora
azing! I love trying new conditioners and masks but I always keep that specific briogeo mask around and repurchase when I'm low, and I adore briogeos matcha and apple
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u/jujubunnee
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r/curlyhair
ight mask here and there to give your hair more hydration and moisture (try the Briogeo Superfoods Acai & Passionfruit one or the new weightless mask from Bounce C
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u/brandimarlo
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r/curlyhair
m 45 minutes. It has changed the game for me as far as moisture goes. I use the Briogeo Don’t Despair Hair Repair mask, it is incredible. I dampen my lengths hair a bi
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u/liirko
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r/Sephora
What perfume smells like the Briogeo superfoods acai + passionfruit hair mask? I am obsessed with the smell of this
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u/Substantial_Night146
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r/curlyhair
’s worth it, and I can never go back to what I was using before.
Routine:
- Briogeo Destined for Density shampoo and conditioner
- Gisou honey gloss ceramide hair
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"Your curls looks great! One comment from someone who also used briogeo curl charisma. You might consider cutting the leave in if you're also using this curl cream."
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"ith a similar wave pattern help me find products to try?
I currently wash with Briogeo and it’s the best my waves have looked freshly washed with no other product in"
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"d skin like on me, doesn’t cling to my acne at all, doesn’t break me out
hair: briogeo scalp revival detox spray. i deal w dandruff, oily scalp, etc. spritz it in when i’m"
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"imes Living Proof Air Dry cream (mixed results), JVN air dry (mixed results) or Briogeo Air Dry cream (mixed results though this one feels more conditioning)."
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"if I used a hair mask this day, but my favorite is the Matrix Food For Soft hair mask. I also like the Briogeo Repair Don’t Despair mask and the BondiBoost HG Miracle mask. I’ll do: As I Am Shampoo > Honey Shampoo > H…"
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"the mask. If, however, you’d like recommendations on some other great masks that won’t pose the same risks- Briogeo masks are fabulous. Briogeo’s Don’t Despair, Repair is a cult favorite among curlies for good reason.…"
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