L'Oreal Professionnel Philippines #WearYourColorProud Campaign

     If there's one thing that I want to achieve other than flawless skin, it's the right hair color for my asian skin tone. Having colored hair can make ones personality stand out in the crowd so if you want to have a flattering hair color, it should complement your skin tone. I know that choosing the right hair color is not that easy because there's a wide range of colors to choose from. 

     It's also hard to decide because not all color treatment products will show beautiful and radiant on each hair strand. I know there's a lot of considerations that we make before we push through it and for me that includes the shade, the salon, the stylist, the price and the most important is the brand of hair color that you'll use. So are you ready to Wear your color proud?

L'Oreal Professionnel Philippines #WearYourColorProud Campaign
Bangs Tony and Jackey Sm North Annex Branch

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.

L'Oreal Korean Style Bloggers' Event #LorealKoreanStyle

     If there's a girl club dubbed as NBSS (No-Boyfriend-Since-Birth), I'm prolly a member of another girl club called SHSB- Straight-Hair-Since-Birth! Straight hair don't care- but not anymore!  Having naturally straight hair for almost thirty years of my life made my life easier but boring. Every time I looked at my photos, I see my hair in just one two styles- either long straight or short straight. I never thought that other hairstyles will suit my round chubby face. I always fancy of having curls or permed hair way, way back before digital perming or Korean Style of hair came into the scene. Thanks to my past photo shoots because I experienced having wavy or curly hair even though it's temporary. I can say having soft, bouncy curls makes me look young and sexy! Haha! So when Mikki Galang of Castro PR invited me to try the #LOrealKoreanStyle hair, I prepared myself physically and emotionally because this will be the first time that my hair will have waves permanently!

L'Oreal Korean Style Bloggers' Event #LorealKoreanStyle

Product Review: Botanique Spa Professional Morroco Argan Oil Shampoo

     The long wait is over! Finally, I'm already using another organic product that I considered as my first organic shampoo. Remember my #NailaholicsGateway Bloggers' Event post? They added a big 350ml bottle of Morrocco Argan Oil shampoo in our loot bags. I never expected that after the wonderful service they gave us during the event, they still included us another bag full of wonderful goodies! I'm one happy kid when I got home :) Anyhoo, I've been using this shampoo for a month now. I'm using it every day! Huwaat? Everyday?! Yes dearies, every day. I'm sure long-time readers of this blog will insist that I'm breaking my hair care routine. I shampoo my hair 2-3 times a week because my tresses are not really exposed to dust and dirt. Since I stay at home most of the time, I do not worry that I'm already neglecting my hair by not shampooing it every time I take a bath. But when I've tried using this Morocco Argan Oil Shampoo for 7 days straight 3 weeks ago, I'm impressed with the results! That's the time when I decided to use this every day. 

     The only downside of this shampoo is the accessibility. I called Nailaholics Sm Fairview branch to ask for some information about the product. The attendant said that Botanique Spa Morrocco Argan Oil Shampoo is only being sold at selected branches of Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa. So if you want to get hold of this shampoo, please refer to the link I posted below and check your nearest Nailaholics branch for availability. 

Botanique Spa Professional Morroco Argan Oil Shampoo
Morocco Argan Oil Shampoo is blended with rich Vitamin E and Essential Oils. Your hair will be easy to manage and have lots of body and shine. The essential oils eliminate frizzy hair and split ends.

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.

Product Review: Pantene Color and Perm Shampoo

     Hello! I need to counteract this laziness every first day of the week that's why I'll greet you a Happy Monday dearies! Whew! My last hair care review was months ago because I settled on using my HG hair care products but when I attended the BDJ Box Beauty Social Event and they included samples of Pantene Color and Perm shampoo to our loot bag that's good for 7 days, I gave this brand an opportunity to shine once again. I have a love-hate relationship with Pantene shampoos and conditioners before. I love this because it doesn't cause major hair fall but I hate that it does cause breakouts on my forehead and some on my neck :( I veered away from this brand and said to myself not to try this again. But when Pantene made this product for specific hair needs- for color treated and permed hair, something inside my head tells me to try again this brand.

     So without thinking twice, I braved myself to try the product for 7 days! It's a risk for me to shampoo my hair for 7 days straight. If you you're a long time reader of this blog, for sure ya'll know that I shampoo my hair 3-4 times a week. And by using this for 7 days, there's no assurance that my hair will get good results. But on my 2nd and 3rd day, I noticed that the effect of this shampoo was the same as what I experienced before but doesn't gave me negative results! Fantastic :) This is the first time that I'll rave about Pantene :) Click Read More to find out what Pantene Color and Perm made my color-treated hair after 7 days...

The Story Behind Pantene Color and Perm

Pantene Pro-V Color and Perm lasting care system is specially formulated with Liquid Crystal Technology that helps hair to repair chemically damaged hair. It also protects colored and permed hair from further damage, so hair color stays healthier for up to 6 weeks. Scientific research shows that hair gets damaged every time you subject it to coloring, perming, and extreme heat. This is because the hair's natural protective layer is ripped-off to alter your hair's fundamental structure from black to brown, straight to permed, wavy to straight. While your hair may look glamorous in pictures, it may be weakened and unhealthy from within. This damage affects the fundamental structure of hair, depleting hair's natural healthy beauty, thus hair is unable to maintain the desired end look.

Pantene Color and Perm Lasting Care Shampoo's LIQUID CRYSTAL TECHNOLOGY has been proven to effectively  protect hair from damage. Now you can enjoy healthy, shiny, colored hair

size: 170ml / 8.5 fl.oz.

price: 124.75 php (Around $3.00+)

place bought: free (got this from BDJ as a prize from the Pantene 7 days giveaway)

Leading Supermarkets and Department Stores Nationwide! 

instructions for use: Massage onto wet scalp/hair gently. Rinse off thoroughly. 

ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betain, Sodium Citrate, Cocamide MEA, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-6, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Hydrochloric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Pantene Color and Perm Shampoo's consistency is not thick nor runny.

7 days after using Pantene Color and Perm Shampoo- this photo was my official entry to the contest. If you want to see the ladies who love Pantene Color and Perm Shampoo, buy the May issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. You can see this photo on page 48 like the one that I posted below :)
My hair color here is LIGHT HAVANA from HBC

Pantene Color and Perm Shampoo
Thank you Cosmopolitan Magazine for the feature

What I like:

• I love the packaging! It's very sleek and neat looking.
• The consistency is not thick nor runny.
• Produces a rich lather and I only need a little amount to shampoo my hair.
• My hair doesn't feel stiff after shampooing.
• This shampoo made the color of my hair more vibrant and shiny.
• After 2 weeks, the color of my hair hasn't faded. 
• Since color treated hair is prone to dryness and breakage, I experienced a very little hair fall. Less than 5 strands and that's very promising for someone like me who had a major hair fall history.

What I don't like:

• The scent- not long lasting.

Will I repurchase? Yes! This is my favorite and HG Shampoo as of the moment.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. I love this shampoo and even recommended it to my relatives and friends. This is the first time that my hair has agreed with local brand. If you remember my hair care posts, I presume you know that my hair always agree with Korean or other international brands but this time Pantene made a big difference. Just follow the instructions on how to use the product. I had a bad experience before from not following instructions and made my hair very coarse and dry. If you want to really take good care of your hair, if the product says shampoo, lather then rinse- do it! Don't let the product sink into you hair and scalp for more than 2 minutes unless otherwise stated or you'll end up stripping the shine of your locks. 

     

     I highly recommend this product! Have you tried Pantene Color and Perm shampoo? Share us your experience!

Good Times!~

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!~

Product Review: Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque

     Hi loves! How's your long weekend so far? Hope everyone's enjoying this long vacay. This review was scheduled yesterday but the fail blogger in me sits in and I forgot to schedule it on time. Bummer! Well, if my memory serves me right this is the first expensive hair treatment mask that I have to date. Since I have color-treated hair, it's very important to give it hair treatment every week so that it'll look shiny and soft to touch. I also wanted the color to last longer than usual and make it more vibrant so I really need to invest on hair treatments that's cost- effective. 

     I did not plan to invest on a whooping thousand plus pesos hair treatment product. I know there's a lot of commercial brands that will not break my bank. But if I have a chance to use an expensive one, then I grab the chance. Thanks to my luck on joining contests because I won this hair treatment that I considered a luxurious one! To tell you honestly, I really take advantage of this product since this is very pricey. I use this once a week and let the magic stays on my hair for more than 10 minutes even if the instructions says 5 :P I know it's so wrong not to follow instructions (I did it thrice) and good thing nothing bad happened to my hair.

     I'm already half- way the tub. If only I can make this lasts the whole year so that every DIY treatment will be worth the price I'll do it. But nothing lasts forever so I'll just enjoy and cherish every moment I use this product on my locks. If you see my pictures and you noticed that my hair is tamed and the color is vibrant it only means that I've used this hair mask on my locks.

     

     Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche

     Luminous softening treatment masque for highlighted or sensitized, colour-treated hair. Rinse out formula.

Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
Classy Packaging 

Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
Sturdy plastic tub.

Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
With plastic lid to avoid from spilling when you accidentally drop the tub

Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
The texture is very thick

size: 200ml/ 6.8 fl.oz

price: free

2,700 php (Around $66.00) at David's Salon

place bought: free

Got it as a prize from Maven's Magazine Contest.

instructions for use: Use after shampooing, massage on hair and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse hair after.

ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Cetyl, esters, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Trideceth-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Centrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum/Fragrance.

What I like:

• Classy packaging.
• The scent- not overpowering.
• A little goes a long way.
• Gives my color-treated hair the shine it needs.
• My hair feels soft and smooth after using this mask.
• Easily accessible.
• With batch and manufacturing date printed on the tub.
• I didn't experienced any hair fall.

What I don't like:

• Very pricey!!!
• In a tub, a bit unhygienic to use if you just dip your fingers every after use.

Will I repurchase? Maybe, if I have the money to spend on a hair care product that really works why not. But as of the moment, I'll save my money first :)

Recommendation:

      I give this a 4/5 rating. This hair masque gives my hair the boosts that it needed like softness and shine. The color of my hair stays vibrant after a month of using it once a week and there's a luminous effect after every wash. I love this product but the price is very steep for a cheapskate like me. But if you have the money, this is a very good buy for making your hair vibrant! It's ok to spend on luxurious treatment once in a while but if you're a cheapskate like me, I think there's a lot of cheaper hair mask treatment out there to try that can give the same results. If you want an affordable hair treatment product that works, I recommend you to try Lorys Snake Oil and Duo Chocolate variants ^^

     Have you tried Kerastase hair treatment products? What's your favorite?

Good Times!~

   

Richenna Bubble Hair Color in Golden Blonde

     As I've said on previous posts, my hair needs some loving! My hair tends to get dry and frizzy two months after using hair color treatments. I'm not blaming it to Prettia, I love the color of my hair after using this bubble hair dye. It's given that color-treated hair will get dry after the treatment that's why it should be given utmost care. You need to nourish it with the right shampoo and conditioner. If you want to see my past hair colors click here :D

     This post will just be the continuation of my DIY hair coloring adventure. But this time, I opted to buy something cheaper since I'm on a tight budget mode. I saw this bubble hair color at Watsons months ago and became very curious. I read all the information on the box and I'm surprised that it has a wide range of colors. I'm torn between Richenna and Etude House but after reading Janet's review, I focused my mind to Richenna. Thanks to Janet of Journey on Beauty and Nonsense Stuff for making a very comprehensive review of this product. You can check her post here. 

Richenna Bubble Hair Color in Golden Blonde
GOLDEN BLONDE- 350php

Richenna Bubble Hair Color in Golden Blonde

     Choosing the right color was very tricky for me. There's a chart at the back of the box that will show you the before and after hair color. I got confused because the after color would be darker if you have a lighter hair color to start with. Since my previous hair color was platinum beige, this golden blonde will make my hair darker. 

BEFORE: Prettia Platinum Beige

The roots are showing

AFTER 1 WEEK: Richenna Golden Blonde

     If you'll compare the before and after photos, Richenna gave my hair a bit of reddish/orange-y tint and it colored my roots a bit. It's different irl because the color is more on the brown/ ash-y side. I'm satisfied with the result making my hair color even and also for the cheaper price. But if I'm going to color my hair again, I will still choose Prettia. The only downside of this product is that it made my hair coarse even if I use the treatment conditioner included inside the box. My hair saver is the Kerastase mask Chroma Riche. Will make a review of this expensive hair treatment that I won from a magazine contest. 

     Any thoughts on my new hair color? Thanks for visiting :D Will announce the winner of my giveaway on my next post.

Good Times!~

Product Review: Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Shampoo

     Yay for the second post of the day! I actually planned to make it three or more??? Wish me luck guys :D I hope the coffee kicks in. I already had two cups and I don't want another because I'm early later for some errands. So now another long overdue product review (whoa, that's a rhyme), do you still remember my post about my first conditioner for color-treated hair?If not, you can read my review here. I really love the effect of Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy on my locks! I'm already on my 4th bottle of that conditioner and one bottle usually lasts me a month with everyday use. Do you  agree that in order to achieve maximum results of a product you should use the whole product line? I'm a believer of this before but now I have doubts after using this shampoo. Thank goodness, I'm not using this on a daily basis or I'll end up with a barbie doll hair that not-so-smooth-and-silky-to-touch after giving her a bath. Or it's just my doll? Hahaha!

     Okay on to my review, I bought this shampoo months months ago and I'm just halfway through the bottle. At first I'm so excited because it's a tandem of both shampoo and conditioner so I have high hopes that this will make my color-treated hair more healthy and shiny. Well the first few weeks went well but months later I noticed something. It's not good nor bad, so-so methinks. 

     I tried working it with the conditioner. Yes it worked but I ended up using another shampoo. I set this aside and use another shampoo plus the Color Me Happy conditioner. I'm still thinking if I'll give this another try, maybe if I ran out of shampoo. 

Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Shampoo
COLOR ME HAPPY
shampoo for color-treated hair
with a fusion of Moroccan Rose and Passion fruit
Show Yourself a Good Shine

Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Shampoo
Why we love it:
Shampoo with botanical silk cleans to reveal natural shine. Bring a smile to your face with a luscious dose of radiance and protection for your color-treated hair. This creamy formula provides moisturizers to protect your color-treated hair and deliver all that shimmers and shines.

size:  355ml (12 FL OZ)

price: 229.75php (Around $5.40+)

place bought: Sm Fairview Supermarket

instructions for use: Lather up and rinse this formula and you'll be smiling all day.

ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Extract, Fragrance, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cocamide MEA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Linoleamidopropyl PG Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 33, Red 4, Yellow 10

What I like:

• It's affordable.
• A little amount of product goes a long way.
• Colorful and chic bottle.
• Has manufacturing and batch date.
• It has a great smell.
• Cleanse my hair thoroughly.
• Lathers well.

What I don't like:

• Dried my hair a bit.
• My hair feels coarse after shampooing :(

Will I repurchase? No because I don't shampoo my hair everyday so this product will last me a long way. I find this product ineffective in terms of adding shine and health to color-treated hair.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 3.75/5 rating. I guess I have to find another shampoo for my color-treated hair. I thought using this shampoo together with the Color Me Happy conditioner that I really love will make the best of both worlds. But it's okay at least I've got to try it and see for myself. 

     Have you tried the new Herbal Essences line? Which one is your favorite? Stay safe!

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Product Review: Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner

     Hi loves! I think it's time to share my thoughts about this great hair product that is reasonably priced. I've known Pure Beauty Treatment shampoo and conditioner last year through GT forums and most ladies who tried it said that this is Shiseido Tsubaki shampoo and conditioner counterparts. I know that Shiseido's price tag was expensive for a cheapskate like me and I need to look for a cheaper alternative. Last year when I saw that Pure Beauty Treatment shampoo was on sale at Watsons I never hesitated and bought it immediately. I wanted to buy both the shampoo and conditioner but the SA said that the latter sells like hot pancakes. It's always out of stock. I admit that I had a hard time looking for this conditioner. It took months before I saw it on the shelves again. 

     I already found my HG conditioner Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy that made my color-treated hair more healthy, shiny and vibrant. But I still wanted to try this conditioner because of the positive results that I read from beauty bloggers. So after three weeks of using this conditioner I've found another HG that I can use alternately with Color Me Happy conditioner. Wanna know why? Read more to see my full review.

Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner is enriched with Camellia Seed Oil from Japan to help nourish and repair dry and damage hair. It also helps to strengthen each strand of hair, improving its elasticity for smoother and more manageable hair with an exceptional shine.

Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner
Classy bottle, I love the bronze color :D

Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner
The pump which dispenses a right amount of product. I usually dispense 3-4 pumps. My hair length is below my bra.

Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner
Batch number, Manufacturing and Expiry dates.
Storage period is 3 years

Pure Beauty Treatment Conditioner
This is all the amount that I need for my thin hair

size: 500ml

price: 249 php (Around $5.90+)

place bought: Watsons Health and Beauty Store, Sm Fairview

instructions for use: After cleansing with Pure Beauty Treatment Shampoo, apply an appropriate amount of conditioner to wet hair and massage through the ends. Leave for 2-3 minutes then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

ingredients: Aqua (Water), Sorbitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tridaceth-12,  Phenoxyethanol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-90M, Paraffinum Liquidum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, BHT, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methlyisothiazolinone.

What I like:

• The price- it's very affordable.
• Has Camellia Seed Oil that's known to make hair softer and more manageable.
• Pump-type bottle that dispenses right amount of product.
• The scent is a bit powdery, not overpowering.
• Makes my hair silky, smooth and shiny.
• The scent lingers on my hair the whole day.
• Gives a bit of volume on my thin limp hair.
• This conditioner is Paraben and SLS free.
• There's a batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the bottle.

What I don't like:

• I experienced a bit of hair fall. 
• Always out of stock.

Will I repurchase? Yes! This is a great alternative to my HG conditioner. I will restock on this since it's always OOS. 

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. I love that this product makes my hair smooth and manageable. I only worry about the hair fall and I'm hoping that it will subside after using the entire bottle. But fret not because it's only a bit. Nothing big to worry about. 

     Have you tried Pure Beauty Treatment hair care line? What's your fave? Happy Friday guys!

Good Times!~