Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Review: My New Hair Styling Essential

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Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Review: My New Hair Styling Essential

I’ve been using the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray for several weeks now and it has quickly become one of my most-used styling products. What I love most about it is how it sits somewhere between a dry shampoo, a texturising spray and a lightweight hairspray.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know that I’m quite particular when it comes to hair products. I don’t wash my hair every day and I absolutely cannot be dealing with anything that leaves my hair feeling sticky, heavy or overloaded with product. The latest addition to my styling lineup is the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray, and I can confidently say it has become one of those products that I reach for every single day.

What is Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray?

What is Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray?
What is Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray?

The Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray is a lightweight styling spray designed to add texture, volume, movement and flexible hold to the hair.

Unlike some traditional texture sprays that can feel dry or gritty, this has a really soft, airy feel. It creates that effortlessly undone texture that makes hair look fuller and more interesting without making it feel overloaded with product.

It’s suitable for all hair types and can be used on freshly washed hair or between washes to revive and refresh your style.

Key Ingredients

Panthenol – Vitamin B5 helps keep hair feeling soft, smooth and manageable while adding moisture and shine. It’s a nice addition in a styling product because it helps counteract the dryness that some texture sprays can create.

Luviskol Plus – This styling polymer helps deliver volume, hold and texture while keeping hair flexible and brushable. It gives the hair structure without making it crunchy or stiff

Dowsil – This ingredient helps absorb excess oil while creating light texture and body. It contributes to the fresh, airy feel that makes this product so easy to use between washes.

Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Packaging
Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Packaging

I absolutely love this product. The first thing that struck me about the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray was how light the mist is. The spray mechanism is excellent and distributes product evenly throughout the hair without ever leaving visible residue.

You know how some texture sprays can leave white marks or patches if you’re not careful? That doesn’t happen with Ride or Die. The formula is incredibly lightweight. You don’t feel like you’ve applied anything, but somehow your hair just looks better.

One of my favourite ways to use the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray is on my fringe. It gives it a little extra texture and control and helps it stay where I want it to without looking stiff or sprayed into place. It gives my fringe enough grip and movement to behave itself while still looking soft and natural.

Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Review
Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Review

I also use it through the lengths of my hair. It instantly adds movement and separation and helps create that effortless, slightly undone look that I’ve really been loving recently.

Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Review
Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Review

What really sets the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray apart for me, however, is the lack of buildup. As someone who only washes their hair around once a week, this is hugely important.

Many styling products feel great on day one but become heavy and unpleasant after repeated use. That’s simply not the case with the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray. I can use it every day between washes and my hair still feels clean, soft and touchable. It layers beautifully without becoming sticky, crunchy or gunky.

Honestly, that’s probably my favourite thing about it.

The Fragrance

Another thing worth mentioning is the scent. It smells absolutely gorgeous. The fragrance feels sophisticated and luxurious rather than overly sweet or overpowering. It’s a warm, woody fragrance built around notes of smoky cedarwood, soft moss and amber. It’s rounded out with cashmere musks that give it a smooth, soft finish, while subtle smoky accords add depth.

It leaves the hair smelling fresh and expensive without competing with perfume, which I really appreciate.

How I Use Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray

I’ve been using the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray in two different ways:

On Freshly Washed Hair

After styling, I lightly mist it through the mid-lengths and ends to create texture, movement and a more effortless finish.

Between Washes

This is where the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray really shines for me. I spray it through my fringe, around the crown and through the lengths of my hair to bring everything back to life. It adds volume and body without making my hair feel dirty or overloaded.

If you are looking for an innovative product to refresh and reset styles in between washes, also check out my Living Proof Style Refresh Mist Review.

Who Should Try Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray?

I think the this Texture Spray is ideal for:

  • Anyone looking for more volume and movement
  • Those who love effortless, undone hairstyles
  • Fine hair that needs extra body and texture
  • Fringe wearers who need a little extra control
  • Anyone who doesn’t wash their hair daily
  • Those who dislike sticky or crunchy styling products

Is Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray Worth It?

Without question, yes. This has become one of my most-used hair products because it delivers exactly what I want from a styling spray. It adds texture, movement and volume while remaining completely lightweight in the hair.

The fact that I can use the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray every day between washes without experiencing buildup makes it stand out from so many other products in this category.

If you’re looking for a styling product that sits somewhere between a dry shampoo and a hairspray, while giving hair that effortlessly cool, lived-in texture, I highly recommend it.

Where to buy it

Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray is £25 and available now via the links below.

If you are looking for a hairspray with heat protection, check out another of my favourites, the Flex Hairspray from Living Proof. For more info, read Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray Review.

Loreal Revitalift Face Toner

hey hey everyone, I hope all is well with you. Today I have a review on the Loreal Revitalift face toner that I have been using for a while.

The toner is part of the revitalift range that promises younger looking skin. One of the main ingredients in the range and the toner is hyaluronic acid known for its hydrating and plumping benefits. This toner promises to leave the skin hydrated, younger looking and feeling refreshed.

Experience

I purchased this on a whim because i was looking for a hydrating toner under £5 from Boots that was very easy to fit into my routine. This one was on offer for £3.99 so I decided to try it. I’m very happy I did! It feels great on the skin leaving it nice and hydrated after cleansing. It has a pleasant scent, it has got fragrance so if that’s something that irritates your skin, the toner may not be for you.

Verdict

This is a very nice easy going toner that fits well into any routine, especially one with a lot of actives. I’ve had no issues with it. I’ve repurchased it a few times, this review comes after my 3 or 4th bottle probably and i will continue to get it. Its always on offer too, I’ve never paid the full £7.99 price for it. Has it left my skin looking younger or plumped? I don’t know lol, my skin looks the same but I didn’t really buy it for that.

if you’re looking for a cheap easily accessible toner, that is hydrating and nice on the skin, you can try this one out.

It’s currently £3.99 at Boots

Josh Hair & Beauty Salon Croydon

hi hi everyone, I hope all is well with you.

Im back with a new post in my salon series. My goal this year was to visit at least 2 new hair salons, I went to Elevate Brixton back in January, you can catch my full review here then I went to Josh Hair and Beauty the very next day lmao. So yes another very late post HOWEVER, I’ve been to Josh 2 more times since then with the latest visit in April so this will be a full review of all the services I’ve done so far with them. Might be a long post, grab a snack!

My first visit to Josh was for a weave with closure and my stylist was Bimpie. I absolutely loved the service and my weave but gosh I forgot how long weave is lool. I really loved my stylist, we spoke about what I wanted and I wanted to try a new technique I had seen on TT for sewing on the closure, instead of using the elastic band, use weaving net instead and she was very happy to oblige! (btw this technique is 10/10 especially for less tension on the hairline). I was seen right away, I had a mini consultation with the owner Sharon before my service started. I went already wash, blow-dried and trimmed thanks to my visit the day before at Elevate Brixton lol. The salon does offer these services but I had already booked Elevate way before I decided( on a whim btw) to get a weave done lol. I used 1 and half bundles of coarse kinky straight from Curlsqueen and a matching closure. We used a weaving net for the base, my cornrows weren’t extremely tight and my edges were left out as requested. I didn’t have to pay extra for the loose curls. The hair was already layered from a previous style. The weave was £170 I believe

I went back to Josh 3 weeks later, on vals for a weave wash, condition and style with the same stylist. Again I was seen quickly and my service was great. My weave was washed, conditioned and I went again with loose weaves. My closure was also retightened. I was done in about 2-3 hours with no issues. This service was about £80 or £85 I think.

My recent visit to Josh was last month for my routine wash, blow-dry, treatment and trim service. This is my usual service I have at all new salons to really get a feel of the place. I had booked the owner Sharon but on the day she wasn’t in so I had 2 stylists: one that washed and blow-dried my hair and the other for the trim. My hair was lightly detangled before washing with the creme of nature argan leave in. I cant remember if she clarified my hair but she did recommend a restructuring treatment instead of a moisture one as my hair had some damage. I sat under the dryer for a while maybe a little bit longer than necessary. The salon was busier that day at least compared to my previous visits. She also did my blow dry using the Keracare silken glaze and the leave in. I did ask for a dedicated heat protectant even though the former products did offer heat protection simply because my hair is very fine so she used the Keracare Thermal wonder. I cant also remember if my hair was detangled prior to blow-drying but I wasn’t too happy with the way my hair was handled during the blow dry. It wasn’t rough or anything but I just felt the technique could be better compared to other blow dries I’ve had. I also feel like she used too product. When I look at the pictures comparing the Josh blow dry and Elevate (Jan 26) I can see my blowdry at Elevate left my hair smoother and sleeker and the Josh blow dry was fluffier. My trim was done by the 2nd stylist and was fine. She recommended some treatments i could use for repair. This service was £100 or £90 i think

Verdict

Will I go back to Josh hair and beauty? YES. Overall my service has been good. its so convenient for me as well and cheap parking lmao. I definitely go back for weave with Bimpie.

I’m testing out trimming my hair on a 4 monthly schedule instead of 3 or I will be heading to a new salon in the 1st week of August. I already know where I want to go, I will be back with a (timely) review for that lol. Honestly I cant really tell if I’m retaining length because the length looks the same even though I cant really think of something I’m doing wrong. I think I will book a proper consultation at my next salon visit to discuss this in depth.

Summer is almost here!

Take care

KeraCare Curlessence Moisturizing Co-Wash Review

hi hi everyone, I hope all is well with you.

Do you still co-wash your hair? I remember when co-washing was the latest trend in the natural hair community and all the brands were coming out with their co-washes. I was hesitant to try it, until I tried the As I am Coconut co-wash then I was on board with the co-wash crew lol. I don’t really co wash my hair anymore but I still, from time to time will co wash my curly hair wigs which is why I bought the Keracare Curlessence moisturising co wash. I’ve used the co wash on both wigs and my natural hair for some time and now I’m ready to share my full thoughts on it

I absolutely love KeraCare, they have some amazing products and the moisturising co wash is one of them. This is part of their curlessence range targeting type 3-4 natural hair. This product is ph balanced, sulfate free and promises gentle cleansing and hydration

Expereince

I’ve used this as a co-wash for both wigs and my hair but more recently(I’ve had this product for a while, I’m talking at least 1 year) I’ve been using it as a pre shampoo detangler. It has amazing slip and it really works well to soften my hair allowing me to detangle that much easier. My tangle teazer glides through my hair with minimal breakage. In terms of cleansing power, I haven’t used it as a co wash for a while however I only ever use cowashes when my hair is dry with minimal buildup, only a shampoo can give a thorough clean

It smells great has a thick spreadable texture that is very easy to smooth onto the hair and finger comb through, exactly what you would expect from a co-wash. it does lather up but not as much as a shampoo.

Verdict

This is a really nice product. I’ve come to see co washes as a multi-use product so if you still love to co wash your hair this works well as that for dry to minimal build up.. It also works very well as a detangler because of the amazing slip it has. You could also use it as a pre shampoo softening treatment if you have extra dry hair as its very softening. I definitely recommend this.

oh yeah I dyed my hair lmao and I’ve been testing out using gloves when washing my hair and omg it is a GAME changer!

Keracare Curlessence cowash is available from Lookfantasic for £8.95 (currently on sale)

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