Biolage Hydra-Seal Leave-In Creme Matrix

Leave-in-cream that maintains the moisture inside the hair, instantly nourishing hair, making hair manageable due to the soft complex of forming polymers.  Restores split ends. Returns an intense shine and softness to healthy hair. Soy Protein penetrates into the hair, increasing its elasticity.

My opinion:  I’m thinking that this product is best for use on more or less healthy hair.  I would not recommend it for color treated or dry/ damaged hair, since in my opinion there is not enough moisturizing.  It does smell nice. But for my damaged hair, it’s probably not the best match. 

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L'oreal Serie Expert Intense Hydra Repair Treatment

Ultra light treatment/spray for dry hair.

Moisturizing ultra light leave in treatment supports your hair every day. Hair is soft, light and obedient as never before.  THERMO BI-ACTIF technology: silicone derivatives smooth the hair cuticle and protect against heat.  Cationic polymers nourish and make hair easier to comb, glycerol makes hair more natural and healthy looking.

My opinion: It totally fulfilled my expectations.  I usually apply this spray on my head wet for additional moisture, my hair is more manageable, soft and looks cared for. 

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Moltobene ...BENE Premium Crystal Night Repair Milk

BENE Premium Crystal Night Repair Milk - Regenerating night lotion for hair.  Deeply restores damaged hair, strengthens and promotes hair growth.  Returns your hair’s shine and elasticity while protecting against thermo damages and UV rays. Has a delicate floral aroma.

My opinion:  I love the idea of using it as a night time application. It feels like every part of my body is resting and getting cared for.  Two doses are plenty for long hair if you’re using the dispenser.  I rinsed it off while taking a shower in the morning and got soft, elastic, beautiful hair that lightly smelled like flowers.  Everything promised by the manufacturer came true.

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Kerastase Elixir Ultime - Multifunctional Care for All Hair Types

Kerastase Elixir Ultime - Multifunctional care for all hair types: cleanses the scalp and hair over its entire length, protects against drying out, intensely nourishes and gives the perfect shine.

My opinion:  During the first week, I guess my hair was so dry that it soaked in the oil in only seconds.  I was using this product on vacation, and it did protect my hair from dehydration.  The smell is a little bit too strong for me, but after a day or so I guess I became used to it, it became less sharp and more pleasant.  I didn’t notice any miracles happening with my hair, but I found no minuses either.  So I guess I can say: “its Okay shampoo and milk”

Yours,

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J.F. Lazartigue Moisturizing Shampoo

From the manufacturer: Moisturizing Shampoo for dry hair, enriched with natural ingredients. Shampoo has a protective function and restores damaged structure of the hair after dyeing or any other damaging hair procedures. Moisturizing Shampoo - a remedy for hair, suitable for everyday use, protects and refreshes the scalp. Composition: hydrolyzed proteins, sweet almond extract, hazelnut (filbert), urea, hydrolyzed wheat proteins.

My opinion: I think that this shampoo is perfect for everyday use. It moisturizes my hair making it soft with a pleasant smell.

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Deep Action Treatment with Carrot Oil. J.F. Lazartigue

From the manufacturer: For dry hair. This product is for the deep treatment of overly thick fragile hair. The cream penetrates deep into the cortical layer of the hair, restoring weakened or dried hair. Carrot oil is rich in vitamins and carotene that are effective in preventing dryness of hair.

My opinion:  I’ve been using this oil for a very long time and I am completely happy with it.  Usually, before washing my hair, I would spread oil evenly on the entire length with specific attention to the ends and leave it in as long as possible (recommended time is 30 minutes).  If I didn’t need to go anywhere I would leave the oil in all day long and then wash it off.  As a reward for leaving it in my hair for that long, I would get shiny, full of life, gorgeous hair.  There is one thing I am curious about though, will this bright orange colored oil mess up blond colored hair?

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Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax Masque

From the manufacturer: This masque provides gentle care and moisturizing for dry and unmanageable hair. Kerastase is based on natural vegetable oils that deeply nourish and moisturize hair and scalp. Wheat germ oil softens the hair, Hyaluronic acid and Retinol give your hair gentle moisturizing, and antioxidants increase your hair’s protection function.  Another ingredient of the mask is ceramids, which smooth the hair structure from root to tip. With the help of the Oleo-Relax Masque, dry hair and unmanageable hair become smooth, silky and protected from humidity causing excessive fuzziness and fluffiness.

From me:  Even though this mask was recommended to fit my type of hair, I was not really impressed with it.  I can’t say that it prevented my hair from becoming frizzy, but my hair definitely was easier to comb and style.  Besides that, I didn’t really notice anything incredible, even though I used it for over 4 months (while it lasted)

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Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense - Intense Nutrition for Thick Hair

From the manufacturer: Coloring, constant blow drying, the negative influences of the environment and incorrectly selected hair care products will make your hair stiff, dull and lifeless.  To restore hair strength and energy, softness and shine the L’Oreal Company created a series of Kerastase - Nutritive products for dry thick hair. Thick dry hair demands special care and moisturizing. Therefore, Kerastase has created this nourishing masque enriched with active ingredients and polymers that nourish and moisturize the entire strand of each and every hair. The mask makes hair manageable and soft, aligns the structure, while fighting hair loss and split ends. After the first application you’ll feel your hair is soft and smooth, easy to manage, not frizzy, enriched with energy, and has a stunningly beautiful shine!

My opinion:  It is a good mask, one of my favorites. It nourishes the hair and makes it smooth, manageable and healthy.  Apply it on your hair and leave it in for 3-5 hours (for the best results) wear a shower cap.

Yours,

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Kerastase Nectar Thermique - Nutritional Thermal Protection for Dry and Very Dry Hair

From the manufacturer: This leave in cream provides vital force, energy, natural protection, softness and enriches hair with shine. Thanks to an intensive nutrition and thermo protection:  There is no negative impact on your hair from hot air or styling iron use, they are absolutely harmless now! The product envelopes each hair, preventing breakage often caused by blow dryer and styling iron use.  

My opinion:  This product is also excellent. Kerastase Nectar Thermique is my second “MUST HAVE”, it has an amazingly pleasant smell.  Because it doesn’t have a very thick consistency, is very easy to distribute on the hair and doesn’t make your hair look greasy. My hair became vibrant, shiny, and protected from humidity (frizz-free).  It protects my hair so well, that I am not afraid to use my iron on a daily basis anymore.

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You Should Know Your Type of Hair for the Proper Care

In order to properly care for your hair, it is very important to accurately diagnose your hair type.  Your type of hair would determine the amount of sebum on your scalp. Usually, normal hair will have a moderate amount of sebum, oily hair — extra sebum, dry hair — low sebum level. These sebum levels are what make it so important to select hair care products appropriate for your hair type.

Normal hair, if healthy, is easier to care for. The main characteristics for this type of hair are: dense, elastic, thick, straight or slightly wavy hair, and without dandruff or an itchy scalp. Natural hair loss doesn’t exceed 50 hairs per day. Normal hair doesn’t stick together in a lock, does not become fragile, and is easy to style. Normal shampooing is upon demand, but mostly once a week. As for the selection of a shampoo, that’s an easy one: Shampoos for all hair types will be suitable for normal hair.

Dry hair is more thin and sensitive to atmospheric influences, chemical and cosmetic products. Lowered sebum levels strip hair of its shine and elasticity, making it dim and extremely fragile. Dandruff is more common with this hair type. This type of hair is usually considered unhealthy, and requires care and treatments. Most of the time, dryness of the scalp and hair is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin A, and an unbalance of nervous and endocrine regulation. Dry hair demands especially careful care. You should not wash it more often than once every ten days.  People suffering with dry hair should have a diet rich in vitamin A (Butter, milk, eggs, cod liver, fish-oil, fruits, and vegetables, persimmon, oranges, carrots, pumpkin, and cabbage of all kinds). Good rest and a balanced diet are a must. You have to protect your hair from coloring, leaching, perms, and the UV rays of the sun – it is far better to wear a hat when exposed to sun!

Oily hair, on the contrary, is thicker and more elastic, than normal hair. It absorbs less water, has a sebaceous shine, and may stick together in locks. Excess oil is built up on the skin in the form of flakes, or a yellow-colored crust, causing an itchy sensation and an unpleasant look. Clearly, oily hair needs special attention and special hair care products. You have to wash your hair on demand, usually every two days.  Oily hair requires a special diet full of vitamins and minerals.  The quantity of fat intake must be reduced.  It is not recommended to consume canned food, salty, or spicy dishes. An active style of life, IE: sports, walks, and other activities that assist in the normalizing of your metabolism are also recommended.

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