Crown Affair reviews and discussion

4.6

94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Luxurious packaging experience
  • Lightweight, effective formulas
  • Best-in-class microfiber towel
  • Addictive signature scent
  • Occasionally overpowering fragrance
  • Messy dry-shampoo packaging
  • Hard-to-clean boar brush
  • Inconsistent results on oily hair

Crown Affair earns largely positive reviews as a luxe, effective haircare brand with standout tools and treatments—especially The Towel, The Oil, the Leave-In Conditioner, Dry Shampoo powder, and boar-bristle brushes—while criticisms focus on strong fragrance for some, inconsistent results with certain formulas (e.g., mousse, dry shampoo for oily hair), and high prices. Reviews cite elevated packaging, thoughtful design, and long-lasting products, but note occasional issues like messy dry-shampoo packaging, brush cleaning, scent intensity, and a few durability concerns.

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177 reviews and posts

  • As someone who has recently started growing out his hair, I didn't realize what a difference having a nice comb makes. The quality feels so much nicer than what I was previously using (& anticipating), and after a few months of daily use, there has been no warping in the comb. The branding is coming off a bit, but that obviously doesn't affect the quality of the comb.

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  • I used to think this brand was outrageously over priced hair care, but unfortunately for my wallet, everything I’ve tried from Crown Affair has been amazing. The clips hold my hair so well (the second row of clips on the inside really help), and the towel makes my hair dry quicker and keep it far more protected after showering. I also got a free travel size in my order so I’ll try that next. Can’t wait to see what else Crown Affair makes next!

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  • I bought a bottle of the Signature Scent Hair Fragrance and it's become my go to scent lately. I have gotten many compliments on it. I love when my hair smells good, but not too overpowering. I only use 2-3 sprays per use, so the bottle will last me quite a while.

  • I’ve been using both the Crown Affair Leave-In Conditioner and the Finishing Spray, and my experiences with them have been very different. The Leave-In Conditioner has quickly become a staple for me. It’s lightweight, deeply hydrating, and leaves my hair feeling soft and healthy without weighing it down. It works well on its own and layers nicely with other products. I’ll absolutely continue to repurchase it. The Finishing Spray hasn’t been as strong a match for my hair type so far. I found it a bit sticky and heavier than expected, though I can see its potential and plan to keep experimenting with how I use it. I think it may work better with different application techniques or styling routines. Overall, the conditioner is a standout for me, and while the spray isn’t an immediate favorite, I’m open to continuing to work with it.

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  • I'm obsessed with this stuff. First off, it smells amazing. I wish my whole body could smell like this. Secondly, it's so lightweight and doesn't weigh my hair down at all. It works so well on my wavy hair. I just comb, apply, scrunch, and I get perfect waves every time. The bottle is glass (which I love...so chic), but it does make the product kind of heavy to travel with.

  • This is my favorite hydration mask on the market. I live in CO where it's super dry and I use this 2x a week and my hair is as healthy as it is at sea level. The scent is amazing and because it comes in a jar you can actually get all the product out. 10/10.

  • I have curly thin dry hair and have tried soooo many shampoos and conditioners over the years. So happy I’ve finally found Crown Affair. My hair feels thicker, has less frizz and the scent is so divine.

  • The spray nozzle is angled upward, so it is easy to pump when it is on the counter, which is something I did not think I would appreciate so much. It is also lightly scented, not overpowering, and gender-neutral. The price is a little steep for me personally for an everyday leave-in conditioner, but I do appreciate the splurge every once in a while.

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  • Nice oil, lightweight, spreads well. Need very little to have an impact. Smells good

  • Great mask, left my hair soft and shiny. I had to dock a point due to the price... It does not contain gold or caviar, I have no idea why the price point is so high!

  • I have heard a lot about the Crown Affair and have attempted to buy the dry shampoo from Sephora but it's always sold out. I'm very happy to have snagged this and the others to try out. The overnight repair serum seems to make my hair feel softer, and as an oily hair girl I didn't feel like it weighed my hair down too much after application. I've owned so many dry shampoos and I love that the dry brush applicator which isn't terribly messy - and the best thing is it doesn't have the typical strong dry shampoo smell. The texturing air dry mousse is really nice as I've been trying to accept my wavy-ish hair but don't like my hair to be crunchy. It doesn't feel like a lot of product in my hair so I don't have to wash it out in the evening. The finishing gel is great for when you want your hair to not be frizzy but once again, not hard and crunchy. Lastly, I picked up a hair towel because seriously what can make a towel so amazing? Well I loved the size and the fact it did make my hair dry faster and less frizzy. I'll be picking these up for my in-laws and sisters!

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  • I have fine hair that is easily weighed down so I am very picky about what products I use on it. I tend to have dry frizzy ends so anything that can help with that is always something I am looking for. The overnight leave in serum does an excellent job. I was skeptical about the claims and reviews but it really did leave my hair feeling super soft in the morning. The packaging is super weighty glass which I both like and dislike. Honestly I would prefer something abit lighter and pass on the savings to the customer because it isn’t cheap. One thing I don’t love is the smell. It’s got some sort of Smokey herbal smell to it that I really dislike. It’s a shame because everything else about it is great.

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  • Really love the smell of this and it does seem to provide a good amount of moisture to my curly hair. Thus far I've been using it on wet hair before bed. It does not irritate my skin which tends to be sensitive so i'm really happy with it. Its definitely an upgrade from argan oil

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  • I love Crown Affair, and I think The Oil is my favorite hair oil I’ve ever tried. It doesn’t weigh down my fine hair but still has enough glide to cover how long it is! I also like the Air Drying Mousse for easy waves.

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  • I love so many Crown Affair products, and I've been using the brand since it first started. They smell great, they work well, they're beautifully packaged. I think the prices are fair for the quality involved. Their hair-drying towels are leaps and bounds above competitors in quality.

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  • beautifully designed products - the brush helps avoid any caking or white streaks, while the powder and twist close design makes it easy to travel with (especially on flights where aerosols can't be brought).

  • I love all of the products from this brand, but my favorites are the leave-in conditioner, which is incredibly lightweight and hydrating, the signature scent fragrance, and the overnight repair serum, which has worked amazingly for my overnight curls. I love how the scent is light, but very fresh. Both leave-ins are great for curly, coarse hair!

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  • Using Crown Affair has been an upgrade in my routine. I’ve been using the Volumizing Shampoo and the Hydrating Conditioner, and the combo does what it says—my hair feels clean, light, soft and nourished. I liked being able to build my own bundle of their products (I actually did a set of 4 and a set of 3 to try a wide range). From the core set to the masks and serums, the textures are lightweight and moisturizing with clean scents (and ingredients). The styling products work well in tandem to keep my often chaotic hair at bay.

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  • I love the Crown Affair towel. I use it after every shower and it changed my hair - less frizz and it dries so much faster. I have very thick hair that takes a long time to dry and this towel changed the game. Totally recommend!

  • I wish I could give this a 3.5. I don’t have any issues with this brand but it isn’t going to be anything I will repeat but and probably wouldn’t have bought without the thing drop discount. However, all of my issues are a preference thing-not anything problematic with the products. It may be the perfect product for other people. I purchased the bristle/nylon brush, dry shampoo, and scrub. Everything is beautifully packaged and designed with a luxe, minimal feel. The brush is well made and seems on par with other luxury brushes. Like all these brushes, the bristles don’t really make it through my thick, Asian hair to really get to my scalp like I’d like. I’ll keep it and use it but I still like the cheap Conair brushes for a good scalp scratch. The dry shampoo is an interesting package design that I was excited about. The brush fits in the jar-a nice detail-and there’s a top area separated from the bottom where the majority of the powder is stored so you have to tap/shake to get some powder into the top section. The powder is very white so I use it at night and really have to work it into my black hair for it not to look grey. Thus, the brush and powder jar are a little fussy considering I need to work through my hair anyway. It seems comparable to the Oribe powder I normally use but the oribe is a simpler shake on and not a big plastic jar but rather a metal canister. Oribe wins for me. The scrub is very similar to the Christoph Robin scrub I use. The Crown Affair scrub has a very perfumed smell which I don’t love (again preference) but the scent fades quickly and I don’t really mind it. However, it takes at least twice as much Crown Affair compared to the Christoph Robin to get the same lather and clean. The product is about the same price but the Christoph Robin lasts twice as long so a much better deal there. I also like the feel of my hair after more than with Crown Affair so Christoph Robin wins. Again, all just my preference and it may work great for others.

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