Aveda Be Curly Advanced Curl Perfecting Primer, 6.7 oz

So disappointed in this new version of what was one of my favourite hair products. I can't stand the smell and it makes me cough. I've also tried the new versions of the other products in this range, and am very dissatisfied. What a shame! I'd never used anything else.

I reluctantly bought this at the same time as the new 'improved' (and no, it isn't, it's so much worse than the old formula) be curly curl enhancer cream, as the Aveda rep told me it was an essential part of the process. As far as I can tell this primer is just a way to fleece you into buying an unnecessary extra product. I've used it both as advised with the enhancer cream, and alone (and have used the enhancer cream alone to complete the scientific experimentation!) and I don't see the point of it. It makes my hair dry and matted and completely dulls any shine, as well as not helping to combat frizz or enhance my waves. It does smell delicious, but you could spend the money on a fancy scented candle which would smell just as nice and probably actually be better for your hair. I'm so disappointed that Aveda has changed the formula of their curl styling products - the previous be curly cream was perfect. Don't waste your money.

Just wanted to add my request that you bring back the Style Prep... It really is frustrating when you've been using a product that really works, and then the formula is changed or it's discontinued...

Bought this at an Aveda concession in a department store as was told the old be curly style prep was no longer available. It's nowhere near as good, in fact I'm thinking of getting rid of it as it leaves my hair looking dry, frizzy and just awful/lacklustre. The old one was great, especially when it was humid / I was travelling to humid countries - did you test the new product on people with curly hair before you launched it??

I use Be Curly Advanced Curl Perfecting Primer as a substitute for Be Curly Style Prep which is no longer available. It works okay but it does not set my curls nearly as well.

I USE THE FULL BE CURLY ADVANCED SYSTEM WHICH WORKS REALLY WELL FOR MY HAIR TYPE. I FIND IT EXPENSIVE, BUT NATURAL INGREDIENTS ARE IMPORTANT TO ME. MY ONLY REQUEST FOR THIS PRODUCT IS THAT THE SPRAY CONTAINER BE REVIEWED, AS IT'S UNCOMFORTABLE TO USE ON YOURSELF AND CAN PINCH/CUT YOUR FOREFINGER IN THE PROCESS.

The disappointment I felt when realising that the old style prep gel had been removed was only furthered on trying this new product, my curls feel dryer, limper and frizzier since changing to this product despite that none of the rest of my routine has changed. Definitely no good for my wavy hair type so I'm having to look elsewhere for an alternative product.

So sad when you find the perfect product for your hair then Aveda chooses to reformulate. The result, my hair now turns frizzy and lacklustre. Given the other reviews on here, I'm wondering who you really tested it on. Please, please make the old formula available again. I'm already searching for an alternative elsewhere since nothing in this "advanced" product line is a good as the old versions.

In the beginning I was a little sceptical about the product, because I have fine hair. I was afraid that product would be too heavy for my hair, but it really helped my curls to get more defined and I used the product in combination with the new curl enhancer.That made my hair less frizzy for three days straight.

So sad that Style prep is no more! This product has replaced it and it is nowhere near as good sadly. Makes my hair feel greasy and style prep never did. I am on the search for alternatives. Please bring back style prep!

Very disappointed with the new formulation after using the previous one for the last few years. Felt heavy and greasy even before adding the curl enhancer. I also preferred the old pump action to the spray that requires holding of breath to prevent inhalation. Please bring back the original version!!! I will be looking for alternatives.

Much like the other review said, bring back the curly style prep! Aveda replaced the curly style prep with this product and although it has 100ml more in the bottle, it is much more watery and takes much more product to get an OK finish so the bottle doesn't last long, and my hair is still frizzy and nothing like it used to be with their other products. Very disappointed that I have to trial and error other products to get my routine back.

Sorry. Nothing positive to say. Curly hair became a sticky, lank then frizzy mess.

I love using this product to refresh my curls and keep them hydrated. It leaves my hair feeling moisturised and adds a beautiful definition to my curls. I would 100% recommend this product!

This product is a great leave in, my hair feels super smooth and less frizzy when I dry it.