It's a K-Day! Kerastase K-Day Tour Promo

     Hello dearies! When was the last time you take your tresses in a day of pampering? If you can't remember when, I think now is the time to experience the very first day tour brought to us by Kerastase to some of the best salons in Manila. All you have to do is go to Deal Grocer website and avail the voucher. The half-day tour will let you experience one of a kind hair adventure that you should not miss! To know more about this partnership of Deal Grocer and Kerastase, click CONTINUE READING and smile!

It's a K-Day! Kerastase K-Day Tour Promo

Product Review: Kerastase Cristalliste Bain Cristal Luminous Perfecting Shampoo

     I pay more attention when it comes to hair care now than before. My hair was very low maintenance before because all it takes to complete my hair care routine every day includes shampoo and conditioner. I don't apply serums and I don't blow dry my hair. I just let it dry naturally and after combing I'm good to go. But as time pass by consider the age factor and numerous chemical treatments that I've gone through, my hair strands became weak and brittle. I have thin limp hair to begin with and it's easily prone to dullness and breakage. The worst thing that happened to my locks was major major hair fall. To address these issues, I change shampoo and conditioner every month- some lessened the hair fall while others make it worst. I already found my HG shampoo with Pure Beauty Tsubaki Treatment Shampoo and Botanique Spa Morocco Argan Oil Shampoo but there are times that my hair still needs extra care and shine. With so many brands of commercial and organic shampoos in the market today, it's very hard to choose which one to try first as most of them promises good results. What my hair needs now is shine! My digi-permed hair will turn three months old this coming November that's why the curls are not that shiny anymore. Thank goodness that Kerastase is here to rescue. 

     To tell you honestly, I'm not planning to use this shampoo because I was very much contended with the current shampoo that I'm using. I was planning to repurchase another bottle of Botanique Spa shampoo earlier this month but I decided to give this variant a try. If you'll ask me why I veered away from this varaint without trying it first, then the answer would probably my first experience with another variant of Kerastase shampoo- the Reflection Bain Chroma Riche. I had a not so good experience with the first variant of shampoo that I've tried from Kerastase but with this one, that impression vanished! It made me think again that all shampoo variants were created with a purpose and that purpose should serve us well. So do you think this shampoo made a yay or a nay? Click CONTINUE READING to read my experience!

Kerastase Cristalliste Bain Cristal Luminous Perfecting Shampoo
KÉRASTASE PARIS, the “hair and scalp expert since 1964” unveils Cristalliste, the best-kept secret for hair that shines bright from roots to tips. Hair that sparkles like crystal, weightless as light—the KÉRASTASE PARIS Cristalliste is enriched with the Liquid Light Complex, cleaning and purifying the hair’s roots, polishing the hair’s dry ends and enhancing its natural glow and shimmer. The result is hair that is feather-light and smooth, cascading down in a flowing manner, with luminous shimmer caused by the refraction of light from one hair fiber to the other.

Press Release: INITIALISTE, The First Hair and Scalp Treatment from Kerastase

     For 50 years, women and hairdressers from around the world have loved Kérastase. The brand’s ever-innovative creations offer ideal solutions for every need and every moment. 

Kerastase Initialiste

    In the effervescence of the 60s: A new field is born, the science of hair care

     The winds of freedom are blowing through styles and hairstyles. A new era has arrived, the age of rock music, mini-skirts, liberation, a need for creativity, a desire for progress and lightness—women are becoming stronger and letting down their hair. 

     François Dalle, CEO of the L’Oréal Group, realises that a new market with enormous potential is opening up. This visionary man invented a new field and created professional hair care with the 1964 launch of Kérastase. 

     A large-scale program that sweeps away the simple, basic products of the past. Sophistication and customisation are now the order of the day, with salons featuring high-performance hair care and customised technical expertise. 

     On the leading edge of the avant-garde, Kérastase innovates with customised protocols and targeted product ranges designed to give women beautiful hair.

Press Release: An Addition to the Legendary Oils- Kerastase Elixir Ultime 24K Gold

     I'm know that indulging once in a while to take care of your tresses is a must! You know I'm a cheapskate when it comes to products that I'm using but I cannot deny the fact that I also need to try something cost-effective and high-end ones. It's okay if you treat yourself once in a while specially if the product is worth the price. I've tried Kerastase Hair Care products before and I know it's really worth trying. 

     Kérastase presents a new range of legendary oils for a 24-carat indulgence. Since its launch in 2010, Elixir Ultime has become the new star product of Kérastase. It is the must-have product for hairdressers and it is an icon of beauty and sensuality for many celebrities and women around the world. 

Ultimate Kérastase hair care using beautifying oil 

     Now, Elixir Ultime, the legendary oil by Kérastase, is proud to introduce its unique bath and beautifying oil masque. This new range of treatments offers shine, nutrition, protection and resistance to the hair, meeting the needs of all hair types. A complete, luxury submersion for the hair, which is left nourished and dazzling. 

SUBLIME CLEANSING OIL SHAMPOO 

SRP PHP 1,483 

     This daily cleansing formula, with its high concentration of precious oils, removes impurities and offers deep, gentle care, without weighing down the hair. Its delicate texture lathers instantly into a generous foam which leaves an enchanting perfume throughout the hair. The hair is deeply nourished. It is left incomparably light and radiant. 

BEAUTIFYING OIL MASQUE 

SRP PHP 2,708

     Applied weekly, this formula, a deep infusion of precious oils, offers normal hair an outstanding nourishing treatment. Its creamy texture and sensual fragrance leave the hair soft and subtly perfumed. Fully replenished, the hair is left deeply nourished.

When oil becomes gold

     As with 24 carat gold, the ingredients in Elixir Ultime are of the utmost purity. Inspired by the principles that define the precious nature of gold, Kérastase turns hair into a unique and delicate material. An exclusive core formula of four highly concentrated precious oils: 

• Pracaxi oil: originating from Amazonian regions, it is known for its anti-oxidant benefits. It enhances hair shine and nourishment. 
• Argan oil: one of the rarest oils in the world, it is prized for its reparative and regenerative properties. It helps to keep the hair light and supple. 
• Maize oil: rich in vitamins A, E and Omega 6, it is extracted from Central American maize-germ. It nourishes the hair, offering shine, softness and protection. 
• Camellia oil: Native to Central and Eastern Asia, it is the most fragrant and luxurious of the oils. It gives magnificent shine and suppleness to the hair and helps to smooth the hair fibre. 

New 24 CARATS In-Salon Ritual 

     Drawing on the principles that define the precious nature of gold, Kérastase turns hair care into 24-carat alloys thanks to this 20-minutes ritual. A blend of three Elixir Ultime hair care products to nourish the hair and beautify the fibre. 

     24 Carats Ritual offers the optimal equilibrium between rich care and free-flowing lightness. This ultimate haircare experience adds softness to the hair and supports the hair fibre’s radiance and shine. 

     The 24-Carat Ritual starts with a double application of Elixir Ultime SHAMPOO. Next, a dose of Elixir Ultime original oil is then blended with the MASQUE in a bowl. The Kérastase hairdresser applies this treatment lock by lock with a spatula, delicately massages the hair, and then rinses thoroughly. The ritual ends with the application of the Elixir Ultime oil that best suits the individual needs of the hair (ELIXIR ULTIME or one of the three ELIXIR ULTIME GRANDS CRUS: for colour-treated hair, for damaged hair or for fine, sensitised hair)

     New Elixir Ultime SHAMPOO & MASQUE is now available, so hurry get the first dose of your hair indulgence! For more information, visit the official Kérastase Paris website at www.societedekerastase.com or call the Kérastase Paris hotline at (02) 672-7200. 

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Product Review: Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo

     How do you cope with the breezy cold weather lately? I hate this bed weather because it makes my whole body paralyzed! Yes, I've been sleeping the whole day for 3 days now. I'm not sure if the weather is the culprit but whatever it is, I need to be back on my blogging stint. I have pending reviews from last year and I'll make it up to you. So to start, let me share my thoughts on another expensive hair care product- Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche shampoo. I got this product when I won the giveaway that I joined last August 2012. I'm using this together with Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Masque for around 4-5 months now. FYI, I shampoo my hair twice or thrice a week only that's why a bottle of shampoo lasts a long long time. I know Kerastase hair care products are one of the most expensive line in the market that's why I'm expecting a 100% result after every wash of giving my color-treated hair the shine that it needs. 

Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo
When color treated hair comes up against daily attacks such as heat styling irons, UV rays, external pollutants and chemical treatments, Kerastase Reflection BainChroma Riche will soften and bathe the strands to help hydrate and give back intensity and shine. Formulated with Kerastase Aqua-Ionic System, it re-sources with essential elements and fills the fiber with micro prisms and light refractors, leaving your hair fibers with a luminous, mirror-like shine.

Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo
A protective shampoo for dry, highlighted color treated hair

Anti-fading.
Cleanses while adding softness and shine.
Moisturizes hair so it feels supple to the touch.
UV Filter.
Hair shimmers with radiance.
 *kerastase usa*

size: 250ml / 8.5 fl.oz.

price: 1,450 php (Around $38.00+)

price based from David's Salon Sm Fairview

place bought: free (got it from as a prize from a giveaway)

leading salons nationwide

instructions for use: Apply a quarter-sized amount to wet hair and massage with flat hands. Emulsify and rinse thoroughly. For maximum results, follow with Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque.

ingredients: Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Polyquarternium-10, PPG-5-Ceteth-20 ,Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Methylparaben, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Ethylparaben, Tocopehryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexylcinnamal, Citronellol,Methyl Cocoate, Geraniol, Sodium Cocoate, CI 17200/red33, Parfum/Fragrance. C28697/1.

What I like:

• Classy and luxurious packaging.
• I like the scent, smells so good!
• My hair looks silky and smooth.
• The color of my hair retained it's vibrancy after so many washes.
• No dandruff and breakouts on my back and in my forehead.

What I don't like:

• The price! It's verrry expensive for a cheapskate like me
• Even though the packaging is classy and looks luxurious, I prefer pump type bottle because I can control on how much product to dispense.
• My hair feels a bit dry and rough as it needs conditioner afterwards.
• Doesn't produce enough lather, I feel like using organic shampoo.
• Weighs down my hair and makes it frizzy if I just let it dry naturally.

Will I repurchase? No, there's a lot of cheap and cost-effective shampoos out there to try.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 3/5 rating. I'm having difficulty seeing the results :( Honestly, I really wanted to give this product another chance after emptying the bottle. I'm thinking of using this everyday starting today to see if there's any difference from my cons above. Maintaining a color-treated hair can be expensive and needs to much effort. You need to have a shampoo-conditioner-serum-treatment (masque, cream or oil) specially formulated for color-treated hair to maintain it's color and to avoid dryness. I'm very lucky I have tried this product, this is very expensive for me and I know I'll not be able to purchase this again in the realm of possibility. 

     Have you tried any expensive and high-end shampoo before? Or you're currently using one?

Good Times!~