Philips Essential Care Air Straightener HP8658 Review
What the Company claims: Get naturally straight hair using this ‘HP8658 – Essential Care Air straightener’ from Philips. This straightener also takes care of your hair with its ThermoProtect temperature. Gentle drying and styling offered by this straightener will impress modern women.
Other specifications:
650W for best results
Paddle straightening brush for naturally straight look
2 flexible heat and speed settings for more control
1.8 m cord for maximum flexibility
2 years worldwide guarantee
MRP: Rs.1695/-
I love the pink and white color to begin with. It has a separate head and handle, which can be joined and removed easily whenever required, and is quite convenient to store and carry around. You just need to attach and turn for the head to lock in, and unlock and detach with just a button.
Its not exactly a hair straightener, but a hair dryer cum comb with which you can dry and comb your wet hair at the same time, and give it a straighter,sleeker, blow dried look.
Comes with
It has two heat settings, one low heat and the other high heat. I usually prefer low heat on a day to day normal basis. I love the fact that I do not need a separate hair dryer, and I can dry my hair making it more sleeker with this. It also helps in controlling somewhat frizz.
Twist and Interlock, Press Button and Detach
It gives a nice, smooth, straight look. Blow drying and styling hair at a salon costs anywhere around Rs.1000-2000/-. You can achieve a similar, if not the same (obviously) look with a one time investment like this.
This is how paddle brush looks. See the gap in between is from where the hot air blows
It works for dry hair too, in detangling the knots and giving a smoother appearance, but I would recommend the low heat setting on dry hair.
Two Heat Settings
I also love the fact that it comes with a 2 years worldwide guarantee. (which I guess most of Philips products are)
StylingInstructions
Here is how the hair looks after drying completely and using it for 10 minutes. I usually am in a hurry, so did not use it for a longer time, it would give a more sleeker look with longer duration.
In ProcessAfter Hair
It also comes in a KeraShine version i.e HP8659 (priced at Rs.2395/-) with ion technology and ceramic plates that helps even more in frizz by controlling and relaxing the static hair. I wanted to try the KeraShine one. If you are someone who has frizzy hair, or are ready to spend a few extra bucks, go for the KeraShine one.
And if you are someone, who would like to try this out, or don’t wish to spend much coz you are not sure if it will work that good for you (its super easy, so that should not be an issue though), you can go for this normal Essential Care Air Straightener.
Rating- 3.75/5 (KeraShine would be +0.25)
Have you tried/wish to try the new Philips Essential Care Hair Straightener ?
What the Company claims: Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Range: Enriched with the goodness of oils and fruit vitamins, Triple Nutrition nourishes and strengthens* the hair from scalp, through lengths to tips, leaving hair strong, nourished, shiny and manageable. This range has been specially developed for Indian women and has an exquisite fragrance. The conditioner can be applied on hair and scalp.
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Strengthening Shampoo: Available in 80 ml for MRP Rs. 69, 175 ml for MRP Rs. 135, 340 ml for MRP Rs. 230, sachet:6.5ml for MRP Rs.3
Shampoo Ingredients:
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Strengthening Conditioner: Available in 80 ml for MRP Rs. 70, 175 ml for MRP Rs. 135,sachet: 7.5ml for MRP Rs.4
Conditioner Ingredients:
Recently Alia Bhatt,being the new Garnier Fructis Brand Ambassador, launched this new Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner at Palladium Hotel.
It comes in a lovely yellow colored packaging. Triple Nutrition involves Coconut Oil, Almond Oil and Olive Oil. I was never much impressed with Garnier Fructis range especially the conditioner, coz what I seek in a shampoo is smooth, silky, shiny hair which the previous range did not give me. Though it helped in cleansing well and frizz control, straighter hair.
So I did not expect much from this range too, but reading the claims and ingredients, I did find it interesting.
L’Oreal Paris had launched the 6 Oil Nourish Range sometime back, and both L’Oreal and Garnier Fructis fall under the L’Oreal Paris group. So another oil based nourishing shampoo range from the same parent company, was intriguing.
The ingredients of both the ranges are quite similar. Even the 3 oils out of the 6 in L’Oreal 6 Oil Nourish Range are the same, with actually the slightly more expensive ones like Argan, Jojoba and Camelina being removed, when the price of both the ranges is exactly the same for the same quantity.
Though I would say its nice that its not completely oil based and has a blend of fruits like lemon, apple and sugarcane extracts too, which makes it lighter and perfect for oily scalp and hair.
Both the shampoo and conditioner are white in colour. Not too thick nor the runny kinds. I love the fresh lemon, apple smell!
Shampoo cleanses hair amazingly well in one single wash. If you have oiled your hair, you might need two washes. Conditioner is creamy but not rich. And not gel like which slips or falls from the hand, like in some brands. Its the perfect texture and moisturizing enough. Though they say you can use it on your scalp, I never use the conditioners on my scalp.
Leaves the hair softer, smoother and stays so for 2-3 days without the scalp feeling oily/greasy. And hair was tangle free. Though it does not help much in hairfall and dandruff, which I did not even expect it too.
If the shampoo/conditioner is not moisturizing enough, it may leave the hair dry, but if it is too rich and creamy, it weighs down oily scalp and hair, though works well for dry hair.
L’Oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish Range is richer and perfect for dry hair. This one is moisturizing yet light enough for normal to oily hair.
Overall, I liked it. Much beyond expectations being Garnier Fructis. The 1st ever Garnier Fructis range that worked so well for me.
Have you tried the new Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Shampoo, Conditioner ?
What the Company claims: Revitalises the scalp bringing essential nutrition to the hair root. Restores its natural vigour and vitality.
Iraya’s Keshavardhak Lepa, an ancient ayurvedic recipe contains 11 powerful herbs for reversing premature hair loss. It is a powerful hair tonic compound that strengthens the hair root and stimulates micro- circulation in the scalp. Helps prevent and stop hairfall. The perfect care for thinning hair and for treating alopecia.
Usage: Form a thin paste by mixing it with water and/or some oil (for dry scalp). Part the hair and carefully apply to the entire scalp. For best results, cover your hair with a hot, wet towel and leave on for atleast an hour.
Note- After the first application, you may notice some hair fall, do not worry these are dead hair follicles that are eliminated as the first part of the treatment.
Ingredients: 11 powerful ayurvedic herbs including triphala, gokharu & maka
MRP: Rs.495/- for 50g
It comes in a cute wooden jar matki with a cap. And inside you have the powder in a plastic zip pouch.
Since the product is to be used on the entire scalp, the 50g pack would last 3 uses. You can either mix it with water or with oil. I have tried once with both. The hair and scalp feel a little drier when mixed with water, coz the water would evaporate quickly and you need to keep the mask for an hour.
With oil, hair won’t feel dry, but it would be a little difficult to wash off.
I used it alternate weeks i.e with one week gap in between. I did not notice any hair fall as such when I was using this, but could not notice any new hair growth too, in this short time and in just 3 uses.
Before- After
Though the herbs mentioned in the ingredients like triphala, gokharu, maka and a few others are the best to prevent hair loss and regenerate new hair. But, one needs to give it time and use it consistently to see results.
I think it should have been sold in a 100g pack and obviously at less a price than the double of 50g, to be economical and for one to see some good results.
Overall, I would say, definitely worth a try if you are suffering from hair loss.
Have you tried the Iraya Keshavardhak Lepa or any other ayurvedic preparation to fight against hair fall ? Did you notice results ?
Few weeks back, I was invited to visit the L’Oreal Paris Labs in Mumbai and see how they make the hair color, process, behind the scenes, etc.
At first, we were given an introduction to the new L’Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss and the new Chocolate Collection (See more HERE). We were given a presentation about what goes behind L’Oreal Paris and the research in the labs by Maxime De Boni.
Then we took a round of the L’Oreal Labs on the other floor. Later we saw the rooms where they give the hair color to women to try on themselves and observe their way of application, way of washing it, etc. They also help them or teach them if they feel the method is not right.
A discussion room right besides their room, to work on their observations and how and what they can include in the product, to make it easier for women to colour their hair at home by themselves.
We also saw a small experimental salon where they colour their hair and a light room to check the hair colour under the dark light.
Overall, it was good to see ‘what goes beyond’ the hair color and the research involved. Though I would say, it could have been better if we were taken inside the labs to see it live, but since it was against the company’s policy, can’t do much there.
Have you seen any lab where makeup/hair products are made ? Your experience ?
New Launches: Revlon,L’Oreal Paris,Lotus Herbals,TRESemme,Colorbar
Hey guys,
So many new launches coming up. I thought of updating you guys with few interesting ones.
Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel
Revlon Parfumerie™ Nail Enamel
Intoxicating Colors. Irresistible Scents.
Revlon introduces a whole new way to experience color with Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel. These vibrant, shiny shades go on smoothly for flawless color and dry to provide a light, enticing fragrance that lasts all day. Revlon Parfumerie™ is a sensorial experience for your nails, exciting you from the moment you apply your color.
Revlon Parfumerie™ offers 15 delectable scented colors in a variety of finishes from creams to glitters. The collection is divided into 3 fragrance and color families: Fruits & Florals for exotic and fruity fragrance notes in vibrant, punchy shades; Sweets & Spices for woody, spicy fragrance notes in deep, rich shades and Freshes for crisp, clean scents in light and airy shades. This unique collection includes a sophisticated range of colors from Revlon, the color authority. The new bottles are worthy of display on the chicest vanity, and the shades are a mix of classic and on-trend colors.
Revlon Parfumerie™ uses fragrance and essential oils so you are given a scent that is reminiscent of your daily perfume. Fragrance is meant to be an accessory, and with Revlon Parfumerie™ Scented Nail Enamel you can change your nail color and scent as often as your mood to express your individuality!
FEATURES/BENEFITS/KEY INGREDIENTS:
• Vibrant, shiny shades that go on smoothly for flawless color and dry to light fragrance;
• Variety of beautiful nail finishes from creams to glitters;
• Luxurious scents that range from Bordeaux to African tea rose to fresh linen;
• Three fragrance categories: Fruits & Florals, Sweets & Spices and Freshes;
• Fragrance and essential oils give a scent that is reminiscent of your daily perfume;
• Layer complementary fragrances by painting an accent nail in a different shade/scent;
• Scents last all day.
N*de make-up is a rage this season with luminescent skin and light tones being seen on all the top fashion runways. L’Oréal Paris brings the trend to India with a product that gives your skin the perfect nude glamorous finish. L’Oréal Paris launches N*de Magic, a gorgeous light-weight daily use foundation in 6 shades that contains an innovative formula with light oils for perfect coverage and a velvety touch. It gives you that impeccable and radiant look you have always desired.
Nobody ever said foundation has to feel heavy. A magical invention from L’Oréal Paris laboratories, N*de Magic boasts of an airy, lighter-than-water formula that spreads 2x more than regular foundations giving your skin room to breathe and yet giving it a flawless finish.
New Application: This liquid powder foundation gives best results when shaken well before use. All you have to do is take the required amount of N*de Magic on your fingertips and then blend it in to your skin. The light liquid spreads evenly, gets easily absorbed and leaves a beautiful, talc-like finish to the skin.
New Finish: L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic promises –
* Zero Imperfection
* Zero Make up feel
* Absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin
New Texture:
* Lighter than water
* Fresh like water
* Infinite Glide
The L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic comes in an easy to use transparent bottle.
Usage Instructions:
* Gently turn the bottle upside down.
* The right amount drops onto your fingertips
* Apply directly with the pads of the fingers all over the face
* And voilà! You get absolutely even, perfectly radiant skin.
Price: The L’Oréal Paris N*de Magic foundation is priced at Rs.899/- and will be available at exclusive L’Oréal Paris outlets only.
Colorbar Fluid Sand Nail Lacquer & Just Smoky Eye Kajal
Yet another sand finish nail paint launch by a brand 😀 This time its Colorbar, though highly priced at Rs.499/-
Colorbar Just Smoky Eye Kajal comes in 3-4 shades including Black, Blue and Green. Has a smudger at the end. Priced at Rs.650/-
The formula gives smooth-powdery intense color pay-off combined with excellent blendability and waterproof long lastingness.
Features:
• Velvety soft texture
• Excellent Color Pay-off
• Waterproof
• Smudge-proof
• 10Hrs. + Stay
• Suitable for Waterline
• Suitable for those who wear Contact Lenses
MRP – Rs. 299 Qty. – 1.2g
TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation range.
New York fashionista’s favourite hair care brand – TRESemmé launches its latest salon innovation – the TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation range.
Emerging out of this growing salonisation trend across the country, born in a salon, TRESemmé introduces the specially designed Hair Spa Rejuvenation range. Together with a gentle massage on the scalp, it gives the benefit of a hair spa in the comfort of your home.
This new range is infused with marine mineral complex, essential nutrients and a fresh fragrance. The TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation shampoo cleanses hair leaving them freshly scented. It also prepares the scalp and hair
for the next step in the regimen.The TRESemmé Hair Spa Rejuvenation Massageable Conditioner is infused with hydrating marine mineral complex and helps soothe the scalp. It contains a nourishing blend of vitamins along with conditioning actives that protect hair from external traumas. Along with this, it contains ingredients like Helianthus Annus Seed oil which provides deep scalp nourishment. Antifungal and nourishing ingredients like Zinc Pyrithione and Lysiene have scalp barrier strengthening properties. For a rejuvenating experience, the conditioner is especially designed to massage the scalp and moisturize the hair. This prevents it from tangling, making it softer and smoother.
Regular conditioners VS the TRESemmé Massageable conditioner
Usually conditioners are applied to hair and then massaged from midlengths to tips. TRESemme’s massageable conditioner is meant to be applied both on the scalp and lengths of the hair. Infused with marine minerals and essential nutrients, it penetrates the scalp leaving it nourished and moisturized to look beautiful. The TRESemmé massageable conditioner for your scalp gives your hair body, with the freedom to style your hair the way you like.
The TRESemmé Hair Spa is a ritual. Diana Penty, TRESemmé brand ambassador now swears by it to pamper herself. “It is very easy to get trapped in a stressful routine working for long hours. It leaves me tired and my hair dull and extremely lifeless. Earlier, I had to take out time for long hair spa sessions at the salon but now thanks to the new TRESemmé spa range, I can unwind, de-stress and rejuvenate at home!”
Available in Shampoo and conditioner at a Retail store near you
What the Company claims: A complex blend of essential oil, this moisturizing serum helps to replenish and restore dry and frizzy hair. Designed to provide an expert solution to everyday hair problems, this professional serum is aided with the rich benefit of Argan. Non greasy and greatly effective, the serum leaves hair soft and supremely conditioned, allowing you to let down your hair anytime, anywhere.
Claims & Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.349/- for 45ml
I like using hair serums as it controls most of the frizz especially in monsoons since hair is more frizzy due to the moisture and humidity (A forever story in Mumbai anyways)
I had not heard about Streax serums before, as hair color was always I associated it with. So, when I got to try this, I was all in, also coz I love Argan Oil.
It comes in a small dark tinted glass bottle with a white pump packaging and a small plastic clear cap to cover the white pump dispensor.
You just need two pumps of it and its more than enough. I love using it on my ‘just washed’ damp hair. Texture is slightly on the stickier side since its more ‘oil like’ than a serum. But then, I feel this is the reason, it controls frizz like nobody’s business !
Since its heavier, you just rub the serum in your hands and take thick strands of hair and press your hand against the strands, as if you coating them. You would still be left with some product even after covering entire portion of hair, as its just like touching them and not rubbing it on.
I love how my hair feels smoother and there is no frizz at all, after using this. It smells good too, not completely argan but slightly sweet coz of the added perfume probably.
Its a blend of argan, almond, walnut oil and Vitamin E. It does have silicones too, but it does not contain mineral oil or parabens. I guess silicones is something which is unavoidable in serums as that creates a layer on the hair to protect from moisture and not get frizzy.
I used it on both wet and dry hair. And IMO, I did not like using it on dry hair since its on the stickier side, it does not settle well on dry hair. Whereas it blended in, on wet/damp hair.
Overall, I would say I really loved it. Now its my staple after every hair wash. And since, you do not need much, the 45ml bottle is going to last long. Turns out economical at Rs.349/- even though its slightly higher priced than other serums. And I would prefer something like this with a blend of oils, rather than plain serums with just silicones. Highly recommended.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5
This time too, a lavender box like the previous June one.
What I got in my box:
Three 10ml bottles of Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Intensive Hair Treatment– Full size Rs.450/- for 100ml- I am glad that there are 3 bottles this time. One bottle of 10ml is enough for 2 uses, coz its supposed to be used only on the scalp. This is going to last a long time and I like Kama products. Hope this works for my hair. Would update you guys
Eau Thermale Avene Very High protection Sun cream SPF50+ (5ml)– Full Size Rs.1250/- for 50ml- I have used Avene VHP SPF50+ Sunscreen spray before and liked it. This is a little richer though and meant for normal to dry skin.
Two 6ml sachets of L’Occitane Aromachologie Control Styling Prep Cream– Full Size Rs.1990/- for 200ml- Its a leave in conditioner. Have not used it yet. Sounds good though
Kama Ayurveda Mridul Soap Free Face Cleanser- small sample- Full Size Rs.295/- for 40g- Its an ayurvedic, natural soap free cleanser which is to be mixed with water and massaged all over the face. I wanted to try this from a long time and I am glad I got to. Really liking it so far.
Eminence Organics Red Currant Balancing Concentrate- 2ml sachet- Full Size Rs.6413/- for 35ml- I am not a fan of Eminence Organics or small 2ml sachets. Not happy with this.
I would have loved to try the H2O Sea Moss Replenishing Body Lotion instead of the Eminence Organics Concentrate since I am not much into anti-ageing skin care.
Overall its a mixed bag yet again. I liked the Kama products and the fact that there are 2 hair products in the box this time. But definitely expect much more from My Envy Box.
Pantene Pro-V Total Damage Care Shampoo,Conditioner,Intensive Hair Mask Review
Ok, to start with, I was never a Pantene fan before. Had used it once long back and did not like it much, never tried Pantene again. So, this time when the Pantene team asked me to take their 14 day hair challenge with their all new and improved Pantene, I was like why not, let me give it a try.
The thing which intrigued me the most was their new Keratin Damage Blockers Technology. Even though the challenge was 14 days i.e 2 weeks, I was still using it for a longer time, though I did note the change in my hair in 2 weeks.
First, let us read and understand more about keratin porosis and the keratin damage blockers..
KERATIN-POROSIS IS THE ENEMY
The erosion of hair’s vital keratins and protein loss is the reason why hair becomes weaker and more brittle. Hair subsequently becomes more porous, ultimately leading to greater hair damage.
FIGHTING BACK AGAINST THE DAMAGES
The Keratin Damage Blockers targets, captures and neutralizes conditions that causes Keratin-Porosis, preventing keratin deficiency and strengthening the hair fiber from the inside out for healthier hair with every wash.
KERATIN-POROSIS EXPLAINED
Put the shine, strength and resilience back into your hair. Enjoy continuous improvements with every single wash, and benefit from the extra hair protection and better protein retention.
KERATIN DAMAGE BLOCKERS TECHNOLOGY IN SHAMPOOS
With the revolutionary Keratin Damage Blockers technology in the new line of shampoos* that preserves hair’s vital proteins and protects it from Keratin-Porosis, Pantene ushers a new era of damage-free hair!
KERATIN DAMAGE BLOCKERS EXPLAINED
Developed by 9 Global Hair Experts after 10 years of research, discover what goes behind the shine of Pantene’s Keratin Damage Blockers technology.
Ahaan, sounds good, does’nt it ? But, does it actually work ? Read on..
Pantene Total Damage Care Shampoo
Use daily to help prevent the 10 signs of hair damage. Now with Keratin Damage Blockers technology, it gives 99% damage protection for softer and more manageable hair.
Step 1 : Cleanse
MRP: Rs.152/- for 180ml
Ingredients:
Directions:
Step 1
Pantene Total Damage Care Conditioner
Formulated to help replenish the health of your damaged hair by moisturizing and protecting your cuticles. Use at every wash for continuous protection against the day-to-day damage inflicted on your hair.
Step 2 : Nourish
MRP: Rs.120/- for 175ml
Ingredients:
Directions:
Step 2
Pantene Total Damage Care Intensive Hair Mask
Provides daily deep hydration to moisturize and protect hair cuticles. Use once a week to enhance your hair care regimen for an extra boost of hydration and repair.
Step 3 : Protect
MRP: Rs.199/- for 135ml
Ingredients:
Directions:
Step 3
Pantene Total Damage Care Range comes in a pretty yellow and white packaging..though all Pantene range have the same packaging, I feel they should change some color somewhere to differentiate the range.
But, I like the fact that they are to be stored upside down. No struggle and waiting for the shampoo or conditioner to dispense when its half over as its already collected towards the opening. The mask also has a easy flip cap packaging in a tub.
The shampoo is pearly white in color and has a shine. Its runny and foams very well. Conditioner is a thick, white cream, and smooth and moisturising enough.
Hair feels smoother and softer after the first use itself. I have tried using the mask as a conditioner and skipping the conditioner and all three together too. I thought all three together would weigh down my hair, but I was so wrong.
Did not weigh down my hair at all. The mask is the hero of this range. Its the bomb.com
Intensive Hair Mask
I so love the mask. My hair feels amazingly soft and smooth with this range, especially with the mask. Though I use the mask only once a week. The conditioner is good too, but nothing beats the mask 😀
The best part, this mask is also available in Rs.10 sachet form, which is THE thing to carry, when you are travelling.
Though, it did not help much with dandruff,Does not even claim to. But, hair is manageable and non frizzy as claimed. And super soft and smooth. And, I believe the Keratin Damage Blockers technology is actually protecting my hair from damage and repairing it too.
Yes, I did see visible results in 14 days. You should absolutely take the 14 days challenge if yet not convinced.
I highly recommend this range !
Have you tried the new Pantene Total Damage Care Range ??
Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong Treatment and Range Review
If you remember my #MakingUpWithMatrix posts on my facebook, twitter and Instagram, I had gone for this Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong Treatment at the Matrix Hair Academy. And later on, I was using this range to see the difference.
I was attended by Faiyaz Shaikh– Asst. Manager, Artistic at Matrix.
About the Fiberstrong range: BIOLAGE Advance FIBERSTRONG is the next generation of hair care from MATRIX that offers anti-hair fall hair products & services specially formulated to tackle weak, fragile and brittle hair.
Fiberstrong combines the goodness of Nature with BAMBOO and the power of Molecular Science with INTRA-CYLANE to give 95% less hair breakage in just 1 application. Bamboo passes on its strength to the hair promoting the elasticity of hair strands. Intra-cylane, an exclusive patented molecule, helps fill in the gaps and seals cuticles to reduce breakage. These indulgent ingredients help in creating a structural reinforcement system to strengthen weakened hair cuticles as they condition the hair for ultra -soft & smooth results.
It claims to have the power of Intra-Cylane and Bamboo extracts which gives 12 x stronger hair. Its a hair strengthening treatment against hair breakage and hair fall. And also claims to help reduce hair breakage by 95% in one application.
Step 1: At first, the hair is checked, by pulling one strand of your hair. If it goes back to its position and has elasticity and is strong enough. Upon that, its decided which stage of treatment your hair requires.
There are 3 stages:
Stage 1: Normal hair..not much breakage
Stage 2: Hair does not have enough elasticity and is prone to hair breakage
Stage 3: Damaged hair..breaks and falls easily.
Thankfully, I was falling under Stage 1, but Faiyaz said he would give the Stage 2 treatment so that I can see the difference.
Step 2: Hair wash and conditioning with the Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner.
Step 3: Fiberstrong Intra-Cylane Concentrate is applied on every section of hair.
Step 4: Fiberstrong Strengthening Masque is applied.
Step 6 and 7: Hair is rinsed and towel dried.
Step 8 : He applied Fiberstrong Strengthening Leave-in-cream and blow dried..and finished with few drops of Matrix Biolage Serum for shine.
This treatment is to be followed by using the Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong Strengthening Shampoo, Conditioner and leave-in-cream at home. Faiyaz made me feel my hair and I could definitely feel the difference.
For Stage 3 hair, special Aminexil ampules are used which anchor the roots and prevent hair fall.
The treatment costs anywhere between Rs.600- to Rs.1500/- depending on the hair damage stage and the salon. Its available in all salons which house Matrix services and products. Find a salon near you HERE
The products used..shampoo, conditioner, masque, leave-in-cream,serum and the intra-cylane concentrate.
And here is my before-after..
A front after shot..why break up when you can make up 😀
Coming to the Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong Strengthening shampoo and conditioner I was using later on..
Shampoo claims and usage:
MRP: Rs.270/- for 200ml, Rs.485/- for 400ml
Ingredients:
Conditioner claims and usage:
MRP: Rs220/- for 98g, Rs.380/- for 196g
Ingredients:
I like the packaging in gray and green…the shampoo foams well and cleanses hair well..I normally see hair falling during shampooing too..but with this range, the hair fall during shampooing was very less.
The conditioner is not very creamy and moisturising..its light in texture and easy to use and rinses off easily since not very rich.
I see volume and strength in my hair and less hair fall too, but my hair is not soft and smooth which I generally prefer. Maybe its coz of the conditioner, I do like the shampoo though. I would recommend this range for fine,limp hair which faces a lot of hair fall.
If you have tried many hair fall shampoos and conditioners and nothing has worked for you, give this range a try ! I am sure you will not regret. And also try and include the Intra-Cylane strengthening leave-in-Cream with it. I have not used that..but that would give better results together.
The Fiberstrong Treatment is surely worth a try..and at that price, its quiet worth it too..your hair does need some strengthening apart from the regular haircuts and styling !
Read more about the range on the Matrix India site HERE
Have you tried the Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong Treatment or Range ?
P.S: I was offered the service and products for review, but it has not affected my opinion.
TRESemme Split End Remedy Shampoo, Conditioner Review
What the Company claims: The new range incorporates Amino Vitamin Blend and helps to rescue split ends,resulting in – easier to style, more manageable, shiny and stronger hair.
TRESemmé Split Remedy Shampoo gently cleanses hair of oil and dirt while the TRESemmé Split Remedy Rinse Out Conditioner conditions hair strands leaving your hair look healthy and stay smooth. TRESemmé Split Remedy is a salon quality formulation with Amino-vitamin blend and helps rescue up to 96% of split ends with use of shampoo and conditioner in just three washes for healthy-looking, smooth hair ready to style.
How does it work? The Innovative range contains Silicone, amino-vitamin blend and conditioning ingredients. All these ingredients from the formulation work in synergy to reduce split ends of hair fibre. The Silicone in the formulation has ability to form a lubricating layer on hair fibre. When hair is treated with shampoo and conditioner this layer helps to coat hair fibre to help bring hair fibres and split ends together. This layer also helps to reduce friction between 2 fibres and improve hair alignment.
This also includes blend of vitamins- Vit H, Vit B3, Vit C and Vit E along with lysine all known nourishing ingredients. The formula also contains poly electrolyte complex, oppositely charged polymers which are known to aid bringing split ends together.
Shampoo Claims:
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.170/- for 215ml
Conditioner Claims:
Ingredients:
MRP: Rs.170/- for 215ml
I had been trying out the TRESemme Split End Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner as I had mentioned HERE and had even shared on my facebook..from about 2-3 weeks..
And now its time to review them. First of, I am loving the bright green colored packaging..the smell and feel of this shampoo and conditioner is totally professional salon kinds.
Both the shampoo and conditioner are white in color with normal texture..not too runny..have a nice fresh smell..that stays throughout the day! They have a easy flip cap packaging.
The shampoo lathers amazingly well..you do not need lots of it..it foams well, cleanses well..and gets rid of all the dirt and oil in a jiffy.
The conditioner is not the heavy moisturising kinds..but does its job well..I work it especially towards the end..since its meant to mend split ends..
If you read the ingredients carefully, you would see Keratin, Bition, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, etc which are all very good for the hair. It definitely gave me healthy looking, smooth hair as per their claims!
Now, I do not have much of an split ends problem, so cannot comment on the difference it makes. But what, I love about this range is, it is super light weight and gives my hair the shine and bounce..even the next day..I love how my hair feels after using this! No frizz, no weighing down, no greasiness. Only nice smelling, shiny, bouncy hair.
You can see my love for this range and how much my hair loves it.. my hair stays well behaved with this range.
I surely recommend this range..its my current Holy Grail! Highly recommend it.
Rating:
Shampoo:
Quality: 4.5/5
Value for money: 4.5/5
Availability: 4.5/5
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Conditioner:
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 3.75/5
Availability: 3.75/5
Overall Rating: 3.75/5
Would I buy it again: Yes!
Have you tried the new TRESemme Split End Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner ? Your views ?
