- I have an oily scalp but the ends of my hair are dry and brittle
- My strands are fine and my hair is straight which makes me prone to limp and flat hair
- My hair is color treated. I color it on my own or have it colored in a salon evry 4 months or so depending on my mood or if I have money to spend
- Moisturising shampoos with lots of oils and silicones make my hair soft and frizz free but give me breakouts on the nape, scalp, or face
- Using shampoos with sulfates makes my scalp itch and give me hairfall.
My Hair Goals:
- Bouncy, shiny hair with lots of volume
- Smooth and frizz-free hair
- Colored hair that's soft to touch and luster
- No breakouts on the scalp, face or neck
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| From left: Kerastase Reflection Fondant Chromatique, Kerastase Discipline Fondant Fluidealiste, and Kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital. Their conditioners are called fondant. |
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From left: Kerastase Bain Resistance Shampoo and Soin Premier Therapiste, Kerastase Bain Satin and Lait Vital, Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Captive Shampoo and Chroma Captive Conditioner, and Kerastase Masquintense .
I apologize if it took me too long to post my review. I made sure that I finished all of the samples and see their full effects on my hair before I share it to everyone. :-)
Product No. 1- Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Captive Shampoo and Conditioner
Description: Colour- radiance protecting shampoo and conditioner for colour- treated hair.
Ingredients: (Shampoo) Aqua/water, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, cocamide mipa, glycol distearate, dimethicone, sodium chloride, hexylene glycol, polyquaternium-53, sodium benzoate, salicylic acid, carbomer, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, tocopherol, butylphenyl methylpropional, limonene, methyl cocoate, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, phenoxyethanol, citronello, sodium cocoate, zinc gluconate, poly (linseed oil), benzyl alcohol, geraniol, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, parfum/fragrance C50758/1. I wasn't able to capture a photo of the conditioner's ingredient list.
Price: This sample is free. But the full size bottle of shampoo and conditioner costs more than Php 1, 000.00 each. It can be bought in leading salons nationwide (David's Salon, Basement Salon, Regine's Salon, etc.)
Pros:
-Has a light floral scent (both the shampoo and conditioner).
-Made my colored hair shiny and bouncy when dry. I found out that you have to use both to achieve the desired result.
-Did not give me breakouts.
-The conditioner is somewhat runny but left my hair soft after rinsing.
Cons:
-Hard to form a lather even if the shampoo contains sulfates.
-Using the shampoo alone made my hair sticky especially when I sweat after a few hours.
-Expensive, thus, not for maintenance unless you are willing to splurge.
-Chemically-laden products.
Verdict: 2/5 for the shampoo and 4/5 for the conditioner. I will not purchase the full size bottle of the shamp[oo because I don't think it works better than drugstore brands. I love to use the conditioner but I might repurchase only if I need to.
Product No. 2- Kerastase Reflection Fondant Chromatique
Description: Multi-protecting care ideal for colour-treated or highlighted hair.
Ingredients: Aqua/water, zinc gluconate, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, quaternium-87, stearyl alcohol, amodimethicone, behentrimonium chloride, propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, candelila cera/ candelila wax, polysorbate 20, isopropyl alcohol, trideceth-6, 2-oleamido1,3-octadecanediol, oryza sativa bran oil/ rice bran oil, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, glycine soja oil/ soybean oil, tocopherol, limonene, chlorhexidine digluconate, linalool, cetrimonium chloride, hexylcinnamal, citronellol, butylene glycol, benzyl alcohol, sodium citrate, geraniol, BHT, litchi chinensis pericarp extract, citrus junos fruit extract, parfum/fragrance C195639/1
Price: The full size bottle costs around Php 1,600. It can be bought in leading salons nationwide (David's Salon, Basement Salon, Regine's Salon, etc.)
Pros:
-Scent is very feminine, a light floral scent.
-Spreads easily through the hair.
-Made my hair soft and bouncy.
-Did not break me out.
Cons:
-Did nothing when it comes to frizziness.
-Hair still lacked luster.
-Very expensive for a daily conditioner.
-Contains silicones and other chemicals.
-May cause breakout for those with acne-prone skin.
-Can sometimes cause hairfall for me.
-Not recommended for people with sensitive scalp.
Verdict: 3/5. I will not repurchase.
Product No. 3 - Kerastase Bain Satin 1 Shampoo and Lait Vital
Description: Incredibly light, exceptional nutrition shampoo and care for normal to slightly dry hair.
Ingredients: (Lait Vital) Aqua/water, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, stearalkonium chloride, ceteareth-33, octyldodecanol, hydroxypropyl guar, amodimethicone, alcohol, sodium pca, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein, chlorhexidine digluconate, linalool, benzyl alcohol, hydroxycitronellal, hexyl cinnamal, citronellol, trideceth-6, glyceryl linoleate, alpha-isomethyl ionone, geraniol, coumarin, safflower glucoside, glyceryl oleate, citric acid, cetrimonium chloride, iris florentina/iris florentina root extract, glyceryl linolenate, parfum/fragrance C159765/2
(Bain Satin 1) Aqua/water, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium chloride, dimethicone, coco-betaine, cyclodextrin, glycerin, PPG-5-ceteth-20, sodium benzoate, isostearyl neopentanoate, salicylic acid, carbomer, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, linalool, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein, limonene, glyceryl linoleate, safflower glucoside, butylphenyl methylpropional, glyceryl oleate, iris florentina/iris florentina root extract, glyceryl linolenate, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, parfum/fragrance C159935/2.
Pros:
-Smells like baby powder. if you don't like the smell of baby powder, then don't use this.
-Easy to form a lather with the shampoo.
-After rinsing the Lait Vital, I could easily detangle my hair.
-Seem to repair my damaged ends.
Cons:
-The conditioner is a little thick and feels a bit greasy upon application.
-The shampoo when used alone did not make my hair soft and smooth.
-The shampoo and conditioner contain sulfates and silicones which might cause breakouts and allergic reactions to some people.
-Using both products make my hair soft and bouncy at first but becomes limp and greasy after a few hours.
-Expensive. though a little cheaper than most Kerastase shampoos and conditioners.
-May strip color from colored hair.
Verdict: 3/5. I will not repurchase.
Please stay tune for the second part of my Kerastase product review. For comments or questions, feel free to message here. Until then. Ciao!
Disclaimer: The products I reviewed here were given to me for free. The results were based on my personal experiences and preferences and may differ depending on the person using the product. To each his own.
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