Check out this detailed breakdown of the recently launched Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection in collaboration with Sally Beauty.
Over the next few articles, I’m covering black-owned hair care businesses launched in the past year and started with Tracee Ellis Ross’s Pattern Beauty.
Today, I will be covering Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection. Monica Stevens or as she’s more popularly known Mo Knows Hair, has been part of the natural online community for quite some time.
She originally shared her hair care tips on her blog, Mo Knows Hair, but eventually attended cosmetology school with a scholarship.
She became a licensed cosmetologist and opened a salon in Manhattan. She also became an Aveda Ambassador.
She recently partnered with Sally Beauty to launch the Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection in September 2019.
The product claim – “Each product is formulated with botanical extracts to nourish, essential oils and butter to enhance manageability, and powerful proteins to repair and improve elasticity, ultimately restoring scalp and curls to their optimal health.”
The product packaging is mainly lilac with white overtones and gold and purple lettering. And of course, the natural hair porn is epic.
The product line contains eight products for hair:-
- Scalp and curl clarifier
- Shampoo (coming soon)
- Co-wash + conditioner
- Restoring treatment
- Curl primer
- Styling potion
- Smoothing pudding and
- Setting gel
The product names are interesting and catchy but it’s the taste of the pudding curlistas are after so let’s get to the analysis part.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection Line Up
Mo Knows Hair Scalp + Curl Clarifier Pre-Shampoo Treatment
This is advertised as a pre-shampoo treatment, which would work great with a scalp massage brush. I like that it contains jojoba oil and Abyssinian oil.
Additional favorites include meadowfoam seed oil, argan oil, aloe vera leaf juice, camellia Sinensis extract, and wheat protein.
Every hair type should love this pre-shampoo treatment. The pre-shampoo treatment is available in 4.22 oz with a price point of $9.99. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Scalp + Curl Clarifier Ingredients: Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Myristamidopropyl Betaine, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Coumarin, Linalool
Related Content: Best Scalp Massage Brush for Healthy Natural Hair Growth
Mo Knows Hair Curl Hydrator Shampoo
With ingredients like aloe vera leaf juice, Crambe Abyssinian oil, jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil, argan oil, watermelon seed oil, carrot oil, and wheat amino acids, this shampoo is sure to provide a moisturizing treat for dry hair.
The shampoo is available in a 10 oz bottle with a price point of $11.99. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Hydrator Shampoo Ingredients: water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, decyl glucoside, sodium cocoyl isethionate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol stearate, fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, glycerin, sodium chloride, peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, propylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium benzoate, disodium edta, citric acid, crambe abyssinica seed oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein, panthenol, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, wheat amino acids, argania spinosa kernel oil, tocopheryl acetate, citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil, althaea officinalis root extract, lepidium meyenii root extract, plukenetia volubilis seed extract, daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil, phytantriol ,santalum album (sandalwood) oil, coumarin, linalool
Mo Knows Hair Curl Co-Wash + Conditioner
The curl co-wash + conditioner is a 2 in 1 that can be used as a conditioner as well as a co-wash.
It’s formulated with Abyssinian oil, castor oil, watermelon seed oil, avocado oil, apricot kernel oil, and silk amino acids.
Looking at these ingredients, the product should leave your hair soft and moisturized.
This should work for all hair types but if it’s too thick, dilute it with some rosewater before application.
The co-wash + conditioner is available in 10 oz. with a price point of $10.99. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Co-Wash + Conditioner Ingredients: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Polyquaternium-10, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Silk Amino Acids, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Coumarin, Linalool
Related Content: Abyssinian Oil for Healthier Hair
Mo Knows Hair Curl Restoring Treatment
This is a deep conditioning treatment, which contains some great oils such as mongongo oil, watermelon seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, apricot kernel oil, and argan oil.
It also contains quinoa protein, aloe vera leaf juice, and mango butter. The rest of the ingredients look great and don’t contain any cones so this might be a keeper.
The restoring treatment is available in 6 oz. with a price point of $11.99. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Restoring Treatment Ingredients: Water, Myristyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Decyl Oleate, C11-15 Pareth-7, Bis-Ethyl (Isostearylimidazoline) Isostea, Trideceth-12, Glycerin, C12-16 Pareth-9, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Coumarin, Linalool
Mo Knows Hair Curl Primer
This curl primer is a lightweight leave-in conditioner followed by one of the 3 products below.
This product contains several cones so might be a deal-breaker for some curlistas.
It also contains coconut oil, grapeseed oil, aloe vera leaf juice, Abyssinian oil, castor oil, apricot kernel oil, wheat protein, argan oil, and mango butter.
The curl primer is available in 6.76 oz with a price point of $10.99. I kinda feel like this product would dry out my hair.
However, I can’t be certain until I test it out. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Primer Ingredients: Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ppg-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Trideceth-6, Amodimethicone, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Dimethicone Peg-7 Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ppg-1 Trideceth-6, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl S, Ascorbic Acid, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Linalool
Mo Knows Hair Curl Styling Potion
This is the final step before styling your hair and can be used for braid-outs, twist-outs, and wash and gos.
It can also be used as a leave-in conditioner in place of the curl primer. The curl styling potion contains cones as well.
It’s available in 6.76 oz with a price point of $10.99.
Note that it contains protein too so if you’re using all the products from start to finish, keep an eye on how your hair is reacting to so much protein. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Styling Potion Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Stearalkonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Fragrance, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopherol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Mo Knows Hair Curl Smoothing Pudding
This smoothing pudding can be used on top of the curl primer before styling your hair.
It provides medium hold and can be used over the curl setting lotion as well.
It contains shea butter, coconut oil, mango butter, olive oil, Abyssinian oil, jojoba oil, meadowfoam seed oil, apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, and avocado oil.
It’s available in 6 oz with a price point of $11.99. I like that shea butter is the second ingredient.
This means it should work well for high porosity hair. Hopefully, it doesn’t leave any flakes once it dries. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Smoothing Pudding Ingredients: Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose ,Cetyl Esters, Cetearyl Olivate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polyquaternium-37, Sorbic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiable, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Ppg-1 Trideceth-6, Glycerin, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Linalool
Mo Knows Hair Curl Setting Gel
The curl setting gel is ideal for wash and gos. It’s supposed to be a lightweight formula that controls humidity and frizz.
The gel looks good with castor oil, argan oil, apricot kernel oil, Abyssinian oil, and aloe vera leaf juice as some of the ingredients.
It’s available in 6.76 oz with a price point of $10.99. Learn more HERE.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Setting Gel Ingredients: Water, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Pectin, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Linalool
Where Can I Buy Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection?
Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection is available in Sally Beauty stores and online. SHOP NOW.
Sally Beauty currently ships to US and Canada only. I will update the article when products are more readily available.
What Happened to Mo Knows Hair Products?
You might be finding it hard to locate your Mo Knows Hair in recent months. It’s not because they’ve gone out of business.
She took a break in September 2022 to work on some kinks behind the lines and figure out new vendors and distribution.
If you find Mo Knows Hair Products somewhere else right now, they might not be genuine so purchase with caution.
I’ll update this article once Mo Knows Hair products come back on the market. In the meantime, you can find great alternatives here.
Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection Reviews
These products currently don’t have trial sizes so it will be some time before I order and test them out but they are on my radar to try at some point.
While the price points aren’t too bad, keep in mind the sizes aren’t so big. However, Sally Beauty currently has a 4 for $20 offer.
In the meantime, check out some product reviews from YouTube below:-
You can check out a lot more reviews for Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection HERE.
Have you tried any of the Mo Knows Hair Curl Collection hair products yet? What did you think of them? Share in the comments section.
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this curl restoring is wonderful, but you cannot find it anywhere.
Unfortunately, Mo Knows Hair put a hold on production in late 2022 to till further notice. I will update the article once the products are available again.