Bouclème
Intensive Moisture Treatment
"Multi-award-winning deep conditioner with light protein. Versatile as pre-poo, deep conditioner, or leave-in. Essential for dry, damaged curls."
Hair Compatibility
Curl Pattern
Strand Thickness
Porosity
Performance
- Hold Level
- No Hold
- Weight
- Medium
- Finish
- Soft, No Cast
- Buildup Risk
- Low
What's Inside
Argan Oil
Deep conditioning and shine
Marula Oil
Intensive moisture for dry hair
Mafura Butter
African butter for deep nourishment
Wheat Bran Extract
Light protein for gentle strengthening
Aloe Vera
Hydration and soothing properties
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Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Trichilia Emetica (Mafura) Seed Butter, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran Extract, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Rosa Centifolia (Rose Absolute) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum (Cardamom) Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Michelia Alba (Magnolia) Flower Oil, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Wood Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Red) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Leaf Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Styrax Tonkinensis (Benzoin) Resin Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
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How to Use
Best as: Deep Conditioner
Alternatives to Consider
Overview
Bouclème Intensive Moisture Treatment is one of the most awarded deep conditioners in the curly hair market. With wins at Marie Claire Hair Awards, Pure Beauty Awards, and Good Housekeeping 2024, this versatile treatment delivers serious moisture alongside light protein strengthening.
Key Ingredients Breakdown
- Argan Oil - Moroccan gold for deep conditioning and brilliant shine.
- Marula Oil - Intensely moisturising African oil that’s lighter than many heavy oils.
- Mafura Butter - Traditional African butter that deeply nourishes without heaviness.
- Wheat Bran Extract - Light plant keratin for gentle strengthening.
- Aloe Vera - Hydration and soothing properties for scalp and strands.
What We Love
- Multi-award winner - Industry recognition speaks volumes
- Triple-threat versatility - Works as pre-poo, deep conditioner, or leave-in
- Balanced formula - Provides both moisture and light protein
- Beautiful results - Hair feels soft, shiny, and revitalised
- Well-formulated - Formulated for humid climate conditions
What Could Be Better
- Contains light protein - Not suitable for strictly protein-sensitive hair
- Price point - Premium pricing compared to some alternatives
- May be heavy - Fine hair might find it weighs down
How to Use
As a Deep Conditioner (Primary Use)
- Apply generously to clean, wet hair from mid-lengths to ends
- Detangle with wide-tooth comb
- Cover with plastic cap and add heat (warm towel, hooded dryer)
- Leave 20-30 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with cool water
As a Pre-Poo Treatment
- Apply to dry hair before washing
- Leave 30 minutes to overnight
- Shampoo and condition as normal
As a Leave-In
- Apply a small amount to wet hair after washing
- Style as normal
- Best for very dry or high-porosity hair
The Verdict
At a mid-range price point, Bouclème Intensive Moisture Treatment represents excellent value for a multi-award-winning treatment. Its versatility as a 3-in-1 product (pre-poo, deep conditioner, leave-in) makes it even better value. If your curls are crying out for moisture and you’re not strictly protein-sensitive, this should be in your rotation.
Our Rating: 4.5/5