Fenty Hair review: Rihanna’s haircare line proves there’s nothing she can’t do

All great haircare lines feature a standout shampoo, and Fenty Hair is no exception. The only shampoo from the brand so far, it’s a lightweight formula that’s gentle while cleansing the hair and removing product build-up from the hair and scalp. This was one of our tester’s favourite products to use, as it lathered really well and didn’t dry out her 4C hair. Instead, it offered a lot of hydration. The formula is sulfate-free, which our tester was a fan of, as she finds sulfates tend to be quite stripping.

She also really liked the shampoo’s scent, which she found lingered in the hair post-wash, without being too powerful. Overall, our reviewer was super impressed with this shampoo, and will be continuing to use it.

Our tester found the moisture repair conditioner and shampoo were a great pairing on wash day. The conditioner is lightweight, with hydrating benefits. Along with the other eight products in the haircare line-up, it’s formulated with replenicore-5, which uses ingredients such as Barbados gooseberry and green tea extract.

Our tester found her curls instantly felt softer and found combing through them was a breeze. A key ingredient featured is green coconut water, which is best known for providing lightweight hydration and conditioning.

If a deep conditioner is more up your street, the brand has also launched its the richer one moisture repair deep conditioner (£29, Fentybeauty.co.uk), which is best for very dry or chemically treated hair in need of intense moisture.

Bond repairs have become a staple in most haircare lines, so, it’s great to see Fenty Hair offering it up in this damage repair treatment. Whether used as a rinse-out or leave-in treatment, this does wonders for strengthing strands and hair in need of some TLC. You’ll find baobab seed extract and chia seed extract within the ingredients, helping to nourish and reinforce hair bonds.

If opting to rinse out this treatment, the brand recommends leaving it on for three to five minutes. Our tester opted to use it for the full five minutes and found the formula helped to moisturise and soften the hair. It was good to use before going in with heat, too. This is the product our reviewer will reach for in the future, when her hair feels a bit dry and lacklustre.

A lot of heat protectants come in spray form, which can make it harder to know whether you’re spritzing enough before on your tresses before applying heat. This is why our tester prefers a cream-based heat protectant. Fenty Hair has designed this heat protectant as a five-in-one product that smooths, detangles, defrizzes, hydrates and provides heat protection up to 232C.

This is the product our tester used the most throughout her testing process, finding it super hydrating. It features the same warm, floral scent as all the Fenty Hair products, so, our tester’s hair smelt amazing after using this product. Our reviewer also noticed her hair looked shinier instantly and maintained its shine throughout the blow-drying process.

Crunchy curls are a thing of the past with this curl-defining cream. It hydrates and softens the hair and works into each section well. This cream is best for wavy, curly, coily and tightly textured hair types. In terms of ingredients, it features the replenicore-5, the floral scent and wild mango butter, for deep nourishment.

Our tester really liked the way the formula saturated her curls, without feeling weighty or drying. It also worked nicely alongside the heat protectant. Her only criticism of this cream was that, at times, the scent was a little too strong. So, if you’re not a fan of overly fragranced products, you may want to skip this one.

Edge control products are great for locking down edges and controlling flyaways but a lot of mainstream brands don’t offer them, so, it’s great to see Fenty Hair adding one to its line-up. As mentioned, our tester has a 4C hair type and quite a few unruly baby hairs, so, this was right up her street.

The edge control has a nice gel-type formula and doesn’t feel oily at all. While our tester found the initial application to be promising, she just didn’t find it to be as strong as other edge controls on the market. However, she’s intrigued to try it out again when the weather is hotter and humid, to see if it makes a difference.

Much like the brand’s edge control gel, Fenty Hair is once again shining the light on a product that is often used by those with coily hair types but isn’t usually available to buy from mainstream brands. This three-in-one tool works wonders at combing, brushing, laying edges and creating a precise parting.

The brush is made with vegan bristles, for super soft application, and the ergonomic handle makes it easier to grip. Our tester enjoyed using this styling tool, especially with the brand’s edge control gel. The only critique she had was regarding the pricing, as a lot of edge tools are typically priced between £2 and £7 and offer the same three-in-one feature.