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Carol’s Daughter Vs Camille Rose! In this article, I will tell you which one is better for natural hair and what really is the difference between these products.
I’m happy to see that today there are several brands that are exclusively created to cater to African American hair types. Even 10-15 years ago, this would have been a novelty.
I have type 4c hair myself and finding the right products for my curls has always been a challenge. So I get exhilarated every time I come across new hair products for black hair.
Just a few days ago I found out about Camille Rose as I was researching bonafide black-owned beauty products and I decided to test it out.
My go-to hair products for my type 4 hair had always been Carol’s Daughter. So today I’ll do a comparison between the two to help you decide which brand would be better for your 4c hair.
Carol’s Daughter Vs Camille Rose
About Carol’s Daughter Hair Products
Lisa Price established Carol’s Daughter in 1993 and named it after her mother, Carol Price.
As Carol’s Daughter was a local business at first, thus Lisa’s clientele was limited to sales at flea fairs.
But once the Carol’s Daughter webpage launched in 2000, there was no turning back for Lisa Price.
This business must be one of the handful in the Black hair care sector that can make the claim to having been established and run by Black people.
I liked that Carol’s Daughter offers a large selection of body care items like face washes, moisturizers, body sprays, etc. unlike other brands that have limited offerings which are again restricted to hair products only.
This certainly gives Carol’s Daughter an edge over not just Camille Rose but also other natural hair care brands.
About Camille Rose Hair Products
The founder and CEO of Camille Rose ia black woman called Janell Stephens, CEO and a has been redefining what it meant to be a fan of all things beautiful since it all started in her tiny kitchen many years ago. She has been at the frontline of the radical transformation in the beauty business from its inception in 2011.
Originally developed as a way to treat the terrible dryness of her five little children’s hair caused by their eczema on their skin. The brand transformed into a multimillion dollar firm in just three short years.
The expansion of Janell’s business was not an overnight success. Her target market exploded once she launched a website to assist the selling of the eczema treatments she had developed.
As a result, she quickly designed and published more products, including the conditioner Moisture Milk and the most well-known, the Almond Jai Twisting Butter.
After a fortunate encounter with a Target shopper at a giving event, Camille Rose surpassed the internet retail industry in 2012 when the products were made available at more than 100 Target locations nationally.
The brand is now sold in over 300,000 locations across national retail chains, including Walmart, Ulta, Sally’s Beauty, CVS, Whole Markets, and Walgreens. A slew more stores have now followed suit.
Comparison, Similarities, and Differences
| Brand | Carol’s Daughter | Camille Rose |
| Is It Black Owned | No (Owned by L’Oreal since 2014) | Yes |
| Does It Use Silicones | No | No |
| Does It Use Sulfates | No | No |
| Does It Use Synthetic Perfumes | Yes | No |
| Pricing Level | Average | Slightly Expensive |
| Is It Vegan | No | No |
| Is It Cruelty-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Range of Products | Hair Care Products, Body Care Products, Face Care, and Styling Products | Hair Care Products, Body Care Products, Face Care, and Styling Products |
| Caters To Which Hair Type | Wavy, Curly, Coily and Straighened Curly Hair | Wavy, Curly, Coily and Straighened Curly Hair |
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Carol’s Daughter Coco Creme Gel Vs Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel
I tried out two styling gels from both the Carol’s Daughter and Camille Rose brand.
The Carol’s Daughter Coco Creme Gel is my everyday use product and I’ve been using it for several years now.
It was my go-to product mostly because it was one of the rare gels that offered moisturization as well as hold and was silicone-free at the same time. I found the combination of these three things very rare.
The top ingredients in this gel are coconut oil, coconut water and mango butter in a water base. So it’s more lightweight than some of the shea butter and cocoa butter-based products you’ll find in the markets.
I love how lightweight it feels on my type 4 curls. But as my coily hair needs nourishment constantly I also like that it functions as a cream and a styling gel.
When it comes to holding the shape of your curls this product does a fantastic job and I can see my coils look very well defined each time I use it.
The only downside I could find to this product is that they use artificial perfumes in it. And as long as you don’t have a very sensitive scalp, it isn’t that big of a deal.
I had to use a clarifying shampoo and then a regular co-wash to try out the Camille Rose Buttery Gel so that I could see its effects more clearly.
I always use the styling gel after using the leave-in conditioner on my hair, but for this one I skipped the conditioner and used this directly.
The first thing I noticed is that it’s not as nourishing as the Carol’s Daughter gel. It’s a bit more lightweight.
After checking the ingredients I noticed that it contains Macadamia nut oil, almond oil, and aloe vera as the chief components. Both of these are incredibly hydrating, but very lightweight.
I have a feeling that this product was either designed to be used at the end after applying your liquid conditioners and creams or for type 3 hair which requires more lightweight products.
The Camille Rose hair gel didn’t do much for my 4c hair compared to Carol’s Daughter. If you do want to use it, I suggest using it after applying the LOC (liquid conditioner, oil and cream) to your hair.
I do give it props for being fragrance-free.
Now coming to the price, I got the Carol’s Daughter 16 Oz bottle for $13.99 online, but the Camille Rose one is $15.94 for 8 oz. I guess it’s because the latter is still a smaller company which doesn’t really mass produce on the level of Carol’s Daughter which is owned by L’Oreal.
FAQs about Carol’s Daughter Vs Camille Rose
Is Camille Rose good for 4C hair?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, Camille Rose products are designed for natural hair, including coily 4c hair. These products are free of sulfates and most of them do not contain silicones either. So they are great for coily hair as they are gentle and moisturizing and do not damage hair or weigh it down.
Camille Rose is also approved for the Curly Girl Method and has several products like co-washes and styling gels that you’d need in your natural hair care routine.
Are Camille Rose products good for low porosity hair?
Camille Rose has got a wide range of products some of which are great for low porosity hair. These include clarifying shampoos (sulfate-free, of course!) that remove buildup making it easier for low porosity hair to absorb products.
Carol’s Daughter also has several lightweight conditioners, creams, etc. that are water-based and contain humectants (that add water to hair) and are good for low porosity hair.
Does Carol’s Daughter cause hair loss?
No it does not. Carol’s Daughter is one of the better natural hair care brands and has quality products that do not have side effects. However, you need to be careful to choose the right products for your hair type and texture to see best results.
If you’re using a very rich, moisturizing product for low porosity type 3 hair it might cause buildup and limp curls. So you’ll have to tailor your hair care routine to your hair.
Is Carol’s Daughter a good brand?
Yes, Carol’s Daughter is a homegrown natural hair care brand that is very popular. It is Curly Girl Approved and does not contain silicones, sulfates, mineral oils, phthalates, parabens, or other harmful ingredients.
It also has a wide range that suits multiple hair textures including type 3 curls, type 4 coily hair, straightened hair, wavy natural hair, etc.
Can I use Camille Rose Hair Products on Wavy hair?
Yes, Camille Rose hair products are suitable for wavy hair types. Camille Rose Naturals is known for its natural and nourishing hair care products, making them a great fit for wavy hair as well. Their formulas often feature natural ingredients that provide essential moisture and hydration, addressing common concerns such as frizz and dryness. While wavy hair isn’t as tightly coiled as other textures, Camille Rose products can enhance its natural beauty, improve manageability, and promote overall hair health. Whether you’re looking to define your waves or maintain a healthy, frizz-free look, Camille Rose has options that cater to wavy hair’s unique needs.
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Summary on Carol’s Daughter Vs Camille Rose
After researching both the Carol’s Daughter and Camille Rose hair care brands for natural hair, I have discovered that they are both very similar, especially when it comes to formula and ingredients.
They both do not use sulfates, phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, and other ingredients that can harm either hair or your health.
Even when it comes to the hair care range, both brands have similar products including shampoos, gels, leave-in conditioners, etc.
The real difference (if it matters to you as a consumer) is that Camille Rose is a black-owned brand at present while Carol’s Daughter was acquired by L’Oreal from Lisa Price in 2014.
However, this means that Camille Rose being more an independent brand is more expensive than Carol’s Daughter.
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