I recently reviewed the Simply Smooth xtend reparative magic potion and how I love it for a multi-purpose hair fixer upper! The term 'magic potion' really does apply!
Because of how much I loved the Magic Potion and a hair dresser told me I really need to do a keratin treatment to help my super frizzy new growth and 'puffy' hair. I didn't want to pay the $100-$200 to get it done professionally and end up hating the results so I decided to get the Touch of Keratin Treatment which is touted as a 'at-home keratin treatment' that is supposed to last up to 4 weeks!
The website claims this is a keratin filler that is supposed to restore in the weak spots in the hair and provide smooth hair, without losing the volume. Not only that, it can be done at home in the normal amount of time it takes to normally blow-dry and flat iron your hair.
I tried the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Perfector right when it came out, and hated it. It made my entire house smell like rotten eggs soaked in chemicals for over a day and really didn't do anything to my hair. I also purchased the John Frieda 3-day Straight which I have used on and off since purchase. I like the benefits of the 3-day straight, but feel it can be drying, especially considering the second ingredient is alcohol.
So I was looking for a more natural, easy to use frizz reducer that wouldn't make my entire house gag on the smell. The spec sheet for the product says there are 2-4 applications per 2oz bottle (retail price $29), however, it looks like to me I should get about 6 uses. Either I didn't use enough product, or their estimations are conservative. However, either way the price breaks down to be very reasonable and slightly better than the Garnier which is around $8 for one use.
There was no chemical odor, no scalp irritation and super easy to use! My hair looked pretty nasty after the blow dry and had me pretty worried - however, once flat ironed my hair became shiny and smooth as promised. Whats even better? I have plenty of body and volume in my normally thin, frizzy hair!
Hopefully after a wash or two it still looks this good!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Simply Smooth xtend reparative magic potion
Ah yes! One of my favorite products.
I came across this at my favorite professional supply stores and all the girls there were raving about it. I had never heard of the brand, but decided to buy it anyways. They offered small trial sizes and that made it a perfect easy purchase!
Simply Smooth is a line by American Culture Hair that is focused around healthy keratin treatments that one of the smallest formaldehyde amounts of any product on the market. Their shampoos, conditioners and styling products all revolve around keeping treated hair smooth, soft and healthy.
The xtend reparative magic potion is a leave in product that is all things in one! It is a leave-in conditioner, styling cream, split end treatment, and extends the life of a keratin treatment. I use it after shampooing and conditioning as more of a treatment than leave in conditioner. When I started using this product I had never done a keratin treatment, so I can't comment on how well it extends the life of the treatment, only how it works as a conditioning treatment.
I love it for heat protection, conditioning, frizz treatment, detangling and simply smoothing my frizzy lifeless hair!
The directions recommend using on damp hair before styling, but I have even used it on day two of a blow-out to add extra moisture from the desert air.
American Culture Hair has a salon finder on their website to find a location near you that sells this product and offers their services, but there aren't that many, yet! It is possible to buy the products on Amazon and other internet retailers.
I came across this at my favorite professional supply stores and all the girls there were raving about it. I had never heard of the brand, but decided to buy it anyways. They offered small trial sizes and that made it a perfect easy purchase!
Simply Smooth is a line by American Culture Hair that is focused around healthy keratin treatments that one of the smallest formaldehyde amounts of any product on the market. Their shampoos, conditioners and styling products all revolve around keeping treated hair smooth, soft and healthy.
The xtend reparative magic potion is a leave in product that is all things in one! It is a leave-in conditioner, styling cream, split end treatment, and extends the life of a keratin treatment. I use it after shampooing and conditioning as more of a treatment than leave in conditioner. When I started using this product I had never done a keratin treatment, so I can't comment on how well it extends the life of the treatment, only how it works as a conditioning treatment.
I love it for heat protection, conditioning, frizz treatment, detangling and simply smoothing my frizzy lifeless hair!
The directions recommend using on damp hair before styling, but I have even used it on day two of a blow-out to add extra moisture from the desert air.
American Culture Hair has a salon finder on their website to find a location near you that sells this product and offers their services, but there aren't that many, yet! It is possible to buy the products on Amazon and other internet retailers.
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