Beauty Redken All Soft Mega Guide: Moisture for Curls and Coils
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
Sacha inchi oil explained
Sacha inchi oil comes from seeds grown in the Amazon rainforest. It is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These lipids sink into dry hair and restore flexibility. Redken chose it for the Mega line because it softens without heavy waxiness. The result is touchable softness that lasts between washes.
Why dry curls need more
Curly and coily hair is naturally drier than straight hair. Natural oils struggle to travel down twists and bends. The ends often go thirsty while roots stay normal. Rich formulas like All Soft Mega fill that moisture gap. Consistent conditioning keeps curls defined instead of frizzy.
The right wash-day order
Start with a gentle shampoo to clear buildup. Follow with the All Soft Mega conditioner for deep moisture. Rinse thoroughly with cool water. Apply the Hydramelt to damp curls as a leave-in. Then add your styling products. This order layers hydration from lightest to heaviest.
Deep conditioning boosts
Once a week, leave the conditioner on for fifteen minutes under a shower cap. The heat helps the oils penetrate deeper. Rinse well and follow with the Hydramelt. This weekly boost keeps severe dryness under control. Do not do this daily, since over-conditioning can weaken hair.
Storing and shelf life
Store the bottles upright in a cool, dry shower caddy. The large 33.8 oz bottle lasts months for most users. Use it within twelve months of opening. If the scent turns sour or the texture separates, replace it. Pump bottles stay fresher than open jars.
Recommended Products
Our top Redken All Soft Mega picks cover the Hydramelt leave-in for curls and the rich conditioner in two sizes.
Best for: curl definition and softness
Redken All Soft Mega Curls Hydramelt Leave-In Treatment
- Leave-in treatment that melts into curls
- Sacha inchi oil for deep softness
- Boosts curl definition and touchability
Pros
- Curls feel incredibly soft
- A little covers a lot
Cons
- Too rich for fine hair
- Single leave-in size
Best for: weekly deep moisture
Redken All Soft Mega Conditioner, 33.8 Fl Oz
- Rich rinse-out conditioner for severe dryness
- Sacha inchi oil plus aloe vera
- Salon-size bottle for best value
Pros
- Excellent cost per ounce
- Deeply moisturizes coarse hair
Cons
- Bulky bottle
- May weigh down fine hair
Best for: testing the Mega line
Redken All Soft Mega Conditioner, 10.1 Fl Oz
- Same rich Mega formula in trial size
- Sacha inchi oil for dry, thirsty hair
- Compact bottle for testing
Pros
- Low-risk way to try the line
- Travel-friendly size
Cons
- Higher cost per ounce
- Runs out fast on long hair
Ready to Choose?
See our top product picks for redken all soft mega, or jump straight to the head-to-head comparison of the two most popular options.
Which silicones need clarifying and which do not
Not all silicones behave the same, and knowing which ones accumulate determines whether your rich curl routine needs regular clarifying. Water-soluble silicones, those with PEG or PPG in the name, rinse out with gentle shampoo and rarely cause buildup. Non-water-soluble silicones like dimethicone, amodimethicone, and cyclopentasiloxane accumulate with repeated use and need either a sulfate shampoo or a dedicated clarifier to remove. Amodimethicone is the interesting middle case. It selectively deposits on damaged areas and resists building up on itself, making it one of the better silicones for repeated use. The practical skill is scanning the ingredient list of your conditioners and stylers. If the rich products in the routine, like the Redken All Soft Mega line, rely on non-water-soluble silicones, plan a clarifying wash every three to four weeks. If they lean on water-soluble silicones and natural oils, the clarifying interval stretches longer. The buildup symptoms are the diagnostic. Hair that feels coated, looks dull despite conditioning, and loses curl definition is signaling silicone accumulation, not dryness. Adding more rich product to coated hair worsens it. One clarifying wash resets the baseline, and the rich routine works again. The Malibu C Un-Do-Goo guide covers a sulfate-free clarifier that removes silicone without harshness.
Clarifying frequency for heavy butter and oil routines
Rich curl routines built on butters and oils, like the Redken All Soft Mega system for dry curls, create buildup faster than lightweight routines, and the clarifying frequency should match. The signs that clarifying is due are specific. Products that used to absorb now sit on the surface. Curls look defined on wash day but fall flat by day two. The hair feels coated even right after washing. The scalp itches without visible flakes. For heavy butter users, every two to three weeks is the typical interval. For moderate rich-product users, monthly suffices. The clarifying method for curly hair needs the protective approach. Apply conditioner to the lengths as a barrier, clarify the scalp and roots, and let the rinse clean the lengths. Follow immediately with a deep conditioner, since clarifying is inherently drying. What not to do is clarify weekly out of enthusiasm, which strips the natural oils that curly hair needs and creates a dryness cycle. The balance is clarifying often enough to prevent buildup but rarely enough to preserve moisture. Tracking the interval that works for your hair, and adjusting seasonally since summer sweat and winter dryness shift the need, beats any fixed schedule. The detox hair comparison helps match the detox strength to the buildup level.