Design Essentials Classic Honey Creme Moisture Retention Shampoo
Design Essentials is the salon-rooted US textured-hair specialist, making professional-grade products for type 3 and 4 hair since 1990. Their curl creams, mousses and edge gels are mainstays in textured-hair salons across America. Design Essentials Classic Honey Creme Moisture Retention Shampoo is a sulphate-free cleanser from the brand — stocked at Zenvy Beauty UK with free delivery over £40 and next-working-day shipping if you order before 2pm.
What it does
Lifts build-up, oil and product residue without stripping the cuticle's moisture balance. Sulphate-free formulas are safe for colour-treated hair.
Key benefits
- Quickly softens, detangles and smoothes hair cuticle
- Gentle, non-stripping formula can be used daily
- Sulfate-free
Hair type
Best for type 2C through 4C textures. The brand formulates broadly across the curl spectrum — adjust application amount based on density and porosity. Wavy and looser-curl users should start with smaller amounts to avoid weigh-down.
How to use
- Apply a quarter-size amount of shampoo onto palm of hand and emulsify
- Apply to wet hair and lather
- Rinse thoroughly, and repeat as necessary
Ingredients (full INCI)
HONEY CRÉME conditions, smooths the cuticle and increases manageability
Frequently asked
How often should I wash with this?
Most curlies use a sulphate-free cleanser like Design Essentials Classic Honey Creme Moisture Retention Shampoo every 4–7 days, depending on build-up, scalp condition and how much product you layer between washes. If you co-wash mid-week, this becomes your weekly deep-clean.
Is it sulphate-free and colour-safe?
Refer to the ingredient list above for SLS / SLES. Sulphate-free formulas are safe for colour-treated hair and won't strip your curl pattern or fade your colour.
Will it strip my curls?
Used as recommended (every 4–7 days), no — the cleanser lifts build-up without disrupting the cuticle's moisture balance. If you have very high-porosity hair, follow with a deep conditioner or mask to lock moisture back in.
Can I follow this with any conditioner?
Yes — pair with any rinse-out conditioner that suits your texture. Design makes complementary conditioners; pairing within-brand often gives the most consistent result, but cross-brand routines work fine too.
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