I learned about Cibu via youtube & decided to try out their products last December. I live in California so had to buy online.
For the most part I really like the products I've tried. For reference my hair is quite fine, colored, and somewhat dry, ie I can go for 3 days without getting greasy.
EDIT: I am changing a few things (in blue) after playing around a bit more with these products & following Jenn's advice on her yt channel -- which is great by the way!
Shang High Products:
Shamp & Condit: Found this to be to drying & didn't like the texture it gave my hair.
It's actually just the shampoo that is too drying, the condition works quite well.
Volumizing Mousse: Don't like this at all, way to sticky, even if I use a small amount. I think this would work better for someone with thicker hair.
If I use a very small amt I actually do like this product. It works best on me on the length of my hair, ie I don't use it at the roots, would repurchase.
Root Booster: Found this to be a bit sticky, but okay if I use the smallest amount. Wouldn't buy this again. I think this would be great for someone with thicker hair. Prefer this over the mouse though.
Tried this on my hair dry and really like it! It also works well if I use this at the roots and the mousse at the length, it works well. Would repurchase.
Thickening Paste: LOVE, this works so great for me. Gives me body, bounce, shine, and smells delish. I REALLY like this product. Lasts forever too as I only need a small amount.
Geishalicious Shamp & Hue New Condit: Love, this is so much better for my hair than the Shang High. Gives my hair body and softness. Really like these.
Cibu Sashini Thermal Shine Solution: I don't have much of a need for this, but I have used it occasionally. I need a very small amount. I have used it to smooth fly-a-ways. Probably wouldn't buy again. But would recommend to others who have a need for a thermal shine product.
Cibu Pho Finish: LOVE! Probably the best hairspray I've ever used. It works so well for my hair. A nice hold, but flexible! I love that it is a multi-task product. It works great to spray on sections and curl or straighten hair. Smells great! I really recomend this product.
So that's what I've tried. I was in DC in March and specifically searched out a Bubbles salon in order to buy Cibu products. I got the Thickening Paste and Pho Finish. I would have gotten the Geishalicious Shampoo & Hue Nue Conditioner, but I was already traveling with luggage over the 50lb limit
I'd also like to try the Miso Knotty conditioning spray, oh and maybe the Mouse Lee. That might be better for my hair.
To me Cibu is similar to a Bumble & Bumble type line, kinda boutique-y, but more reasonable pricing. I think Cibu would do great out here on the West Coast... I wish we had it out here.
HTH!