Social media has given a rise to so many skincare and hair care products from popular influencers. One influencer by the name of Negin Mirsalehi started a haircare line, Giosu, with Mirsalehi Honey Bees as the heart of her products.
I first came across her on Instagram and the first thing I noticed is her gorgeous curly hair. I, being a curly girl myself wondered how did she get her curls to look so bouncy and so alive. And the answer is Gisou.
Why choose Gisou?
Gisou, a Persian word for “women’s hair”, is an ode to the Negin’s roots in Iran. It is a skincare and haircare brand that centres on its main ingredient, the Misalehi Honey bees. Gisou is not just a brand, but a family history of caring for honey bees. When you choose Gisou for your skin and hair, not only will you get the benefits of all-natural hair care and skin care products. But you also choose to take care of Honey Bees and you also raise awareness and inspire the future beekeepers.
- Promotes healthy skin and hair using the natural products of nature.
- Gives healthy, shiny and nourished hair.
- Promotes glowing and brighter-looking complexion.
- The Mirsalehi Honey is sustainably sourced from the Mirsalehi Honey Bee garden so no bees are harmed in the making of any products.
- Honey has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that reduce redness and irritation
- The products are free from harmful chemicals like Paraben, Sulfate and Silicone
Why not Gisou?
- Gisou is more expensive than your ordinary haircare and skincare brand
- Some might be allergic to honey which is the main ingredient of their products
- Highly addicting that you might spend more to try all their products.
Gisou Haircare Review: A Details Product Breakdown
A cleansing hair shampoo that nourishes and hydrates the hair. It is enriched with Mirsalehi Honey that removes product build-up on the scalp while giving the hair nourishment and hydration preventing breakage and damage.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. It is safe for all chemically treated hair and for all hair colours.
Intended use: Use this product as a cleansing shampoo that leaves hair softer, healthier and stronger.
Summary of features and benefits
- Nourishes and hydrates the hair
- Locks in hair moisture to tame frizz and prevent breakage
- Cleanse the hair without stripping
A honey-infused lightweight conditioner that detangles and conditions the hair. It keeps the hair hydrated preventing dryness and breakages. It seals in hair cuticles to keep the hair moisturized.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. It is safe for all chemically treated hair and for all hair colours.
Intended use: Use this product as a nourishing conditioner that helps in detangling your hair. Works best with Gisou Honey Infused Shampoo.
Summary of features and benefits
- Conditions and detangles the hair
- Seals in hair cuticles to keep hair moisturized
- Keeps the hair hydrated preventing frizz and breakage
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask is an intensive nourishing mask enriched with Mirsalehi Honey and formulated to hydrate and replenish hair while improving its elasticity, shine and health. Honey, the key ingredient, is a natural humectant that moisturizes dry, damaged hair. All Gisou products are cruelty-free and sustainably sourced with ingredients from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures to improve the elasticity, shine and health of the hair.
Intended use: Use this product as an intensive nourishing mask formulated to tame frizz, prevent split ends and replenish hair while restoring its elasticity, shine and health.
Summary of features and benefits
- Restore and revitalize the scalp
- Balances the natural bacteria and microorganisms in the scalp for a healthier scalp
- Prevents flaky, itchy and irritated scalp
- Promotes healthy and shiny-looking hair
A lightweight multi-use hair conditioning spray enriched with Mirsaheli Honey that hydrates and moisturizes the hair. It also protects the hair from heat from the sun and helps prevent breakage. It also helps to soften, condition and tame frizzy hair. It is best used after Gisou Honey Infused Conditioner to keep the hair moisturized and shiny-looking.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. It helps in the damage recovery of hair from chemical styling and heat damage from the sun. This product can be hair protectant from natural elements like UV rays and humidity.
Intended use: Use this product as a conditioning and hydrating hair spray in between washes. This can also be used as a protectant from environmental factors that can stress the hair like heat from the sun and humidity.
Summary of features and benefits
- Conditions and moisturizes the hair
- Lightweight and multi-tasking leave-in conditioner spray
- Helps in damage recovery of chemically treated hair
- Protects hair from environmental stress
- It tames frizz and prevents breakage
A styling primer that volumizes and adds texture and definition to your hair. It is infused with propolis that prevents breakage and dryness while enhancing the definition and texture of your hair. It provides a manageable hold when heat styling your hair.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. This works best for people with frizzy and limp hair.
Intended use: Use this product to give volume and definition to limp hair and to enhance the texture of your strands. It can also be used to control frizz and flyaway.
Summary of features and benefits
- Enhances the volume, texture and definition of your curls
- Prevents frizz and flyaways
- Provides workable hold when heat styling your hair
Get bouncy and volumized beach waves with this Propolis infused texturing wave spray. It gives an effortless-looking and long-lasting tousled hair without weighing the hair down. This texturizing spray can also enhance the natural curls and waves of your hair without the sticky feeling. It also helps protect the hair from UV rays and prevents damage and split ends.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. It works best for those who want to enhance their natural wavy and curly hair.
Intended use: Use this product to create effortless and longer-lasting beach waves. This can also be used to enhance the natural waves and curls of your hair.
Summary of features and benefits
- Effortless and longer-lasting beach waves
- Protect from damage from the sun
- Enhance the natural texture of the hair
- Enhances curls and waves definition
- Lightweight and does not feel sticky and heavy on the hair
Repair damaged hair to the core with this luxury hair oil enriched with Mirsalehi Honey. It seals in natural hair moisture making the hair softer, healthier and stronger. This multi-purpose oil can be a pre-styling product, finishing oil for the shiny look and overnight hair treatment.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. Those with damaged hair can also use this product to repair and rebuild hair to the core.
Intended use: Use this as a repairing oil for damaged hair. You can also use this hair oil as an overnight treatment for your curls to make them softer and healthier. It can be used as pre-styling hair oil or finishing oil to make the hair look shiny.
Summary of features and benefits
- Reparative hair oil for damaged hair
- Overnight treatment for healthier and softer hair
- Pre-styling and finishing hair oil
- Locks in hair’s natural moisture
Give your hair a refreshing scent while keeping it moisturized and shiny. This hair perfume is enriched with Mirsaheli Honey to keep hair nourished. It has a refreshing Gisou’s signature scent that keeps the hair smelling like the floral Mirsaheli Bee Garden.
Who the product is for: This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. This product is highly recommended for those who sweat a lot and those who love the outdoor and need constant hair refreshing.
Intended use: Use this product to refresh your hair without drying the hair.
Summary of features and benefits
- Refreshes the hair
- Give a floral Mirsaheli Bee Garden scent
- Keeps the hair moisturized
- Makes the hair look shiny and healthy
Protect your hair from damage caused by heat from a blow dryer, hair styling tools and the sun. It is infused with Propolis, a substance used by bees to make their hives strong. It can protect your hair from heat up to 260℃or 446℉. It helps prevent damage and breakage while enhancing the texture and definition of your hair.
Who the product is for:
This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. This is for those who often use heat to style their hair, our for those who love spending time outdoors or on the beach under the sun.
Intended use:
Use this as a protectant from damage caused by heat styling or by overexposure to the heat of the sun. Use every time you use any styling tool that uses heat like a blow dryer or hair iron.
Summary of features and benefits
- Protects hair from damage caused by heat styling
- Protects the hair from damage caused by the heat of the sun
- Protect the hair from UV rays
- Prevents split ends and breakage
- Enhance the hair’s natural texture and definition
- Helps control frizz
- Safe for all hair types and hair texture
- Paraben-free and sulfate-free
Create the perfect and bouncy curls with this limited-edition curling tool. It has a 1-inch ceramic barrel and 10 temperature settings making it a versatile tool for styling any hair type. It is encased in a sustainable paper pulp tool case with a custom honey-dipper design. It comes with a silicone heat mat for ease of use during styling.
Who the product is for:
This product is suitable for all hair types and all hair textures. This product is for those who want perfect and bouncy curls.
Intended use:
Use this styling tool to create perfect and bouncy curls. Pair it with Gisou Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray to protect your stands from dryness and heat damage.
Summary of features and benefits
- For perfect and bouncy curls
- Has an iconic honey-dipper design
- With 10 temperature settings suitable for all hair types and hair textures
- Comes with a silicone heat mat to protect the surface from heat
FAQ
What does “Gisou” stand for?
Gisou is a Persian word that means women’s hair, an ode to the brand founder’s roots.
Who owns Gisou?
Gisou is founded by an Iranian influencer named Negin Mirsalehi.
Where is Gisou manufactured?
Gisou products are all manufactured in the Netherlands except for the Honey Infused Hair Oil.
How often do you use Gisou hair oil?
Gisou Hail Oil can be used daily. But remember that a little goes a long way so keep an eye on the amount of hair oil that your hair needs.
Is Gisou natural?
Gisou did not promote their product to be 100% natural or vegan. The main ingredient which is Mirsaheli Honey is all-natural and sustainably derived from Mirsaheli Honey Bee Garden.
What does Gisou smell like?
Gisou has the scent of its signature Honey infused fragrance. The Propolis line has a propolis-infused fragrance.
Takeaway
The first product I tried from this line is their iconic Honey Infused Hair Perfume. I did not put any big expectations on this hair perfume other than it will make my hair smell good. I am quite surprised that more than just making my hair smell like a floral garden, it also makes my hair look shiny and softer. Then I tried the other hair products from Gisou like the Honey Infused Shampoo and Conditioner and now I am hooked. It is not often that an influencer will come up with a brand and really deliver. Nigen Mirsaheli is one of those that really understand what curly hair needs. And her passion for beekeeping translates into haircare and skincare products that work for us and care for the environment.
