I wanted to post a review for St. Ives Hair Repair: No Frizz Serum.
I have NEVER used any type of hair serum in my life and it was truly an experience. I've used this product three times on dry hair and all during periods when it was extremely humid here in Northern Virginia.
What It Says On The Box
"This treatment serum works instantly to transform dry, frizzy hair into smooth, silky soft hair. Nourishes with strength building proteins and nutrient rich vitamins, while it protects your hair from frizzies and environmental damage."
"Directions: On damp, towel-dried hair, work 2-3 drops into your palms and massage through. Comb, blow-dry or let hair dry naturally. On dry hair, massage 2-3 drops in your palm and smooth onto hair or comb through. See the difference instantly!"
Ingredients
Cyclomethicone, dimethicone, tocopherol, retinyl palmitate, panthenol, hair keratin amino acids, hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed wheat protein, phytantriol, aloe leaf juice, panax ginseng root extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, helianthus annus(sunflower)extract, glycine, soja (soybean oil), mineral oil.
Price
The suggested retail price is $3.99 for 1oz. I paid $1.99 on sale at a local Echerd's plus I had a coupon.
Overall Rating
I would rate this 4/5. See discussion below.
Discussion
Well, the smell was luscious, utterly delightful. What surprised me was HOW THICK the stuff was. I would guess that I used about 6 drops and I applied it by starting with two and then just adding more. My hair was EXTREMELY SHINY AND SOFT. I was outside in the humidity and when I came back my hair was perfect.
I rated the product 4/5 for two reasons. The first was because I noticed that my hair seemed to pick up odors much faster. I did not care for that. I could smell what I had cooked for dinner in my hair. Also, it seemed to get dirtier faster...attracting dust and gunk from the outside and inside. Both times I used the product, my hair was no more than a day past my washing.
The second reason was what happened when I washed my hair after using the serum. When the water hit my hair, it felt like there was a lot of "product" in my hair. I washed extremely well. I don't know if this is customary, but I did not like it.
For these reasons, I won't be using this product often or any hair serum for that matter.
However, for those of you who like serums generally, I definitely think it is one to try and test out
It's more than affordable and what surprised me was that mineral oil was listed last.
~Jade~
I have NEVER used any type of hair serum in my life and it was truly an experience. I've used this product three times on dry hair and all during periods when it was extremely humid here in Northern Virginia.
What It Says On The Box
"This treatment serum works instantly to transform dry, frizzy hair into smooth, silky soft hair. Nourishes with strength building proteins and nutrient rich vitamins, while it protects your hair from frizzies and environmental damage."
"Directions: On damp, towel-dried hair, work 2-3 drops into your palms and massage through. Comb, blow-dry or let hair dry naturally. On dry hair, massage 2-3 drops in your palm and smooth onto hair or comb through. See the difference instantly!"
Ingredients
Cyclomethicone, dimethicone, tocopherol, retinyl palmitate, panthenol, hair keratin amino acids, hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed wheat protein, phytantriol, aloe leaf juice, panax ginseng root extract, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, helianthus annus(sunflower)extract, glycine, soja (soybean oil), mineral oil.
Price
The suggested retail price is $3.99 for 1oz. I paid $1.99 on sale at a local Echerd's plus I had a coupon.
Overall Rating
I would rate this 4/5. See discussion below.
Discussion
Well, the smell was luscious, utterly delightful. What surprised me was HOW THICK the stuff was. I would guess that I used about 6 drops and I applied it by starting with two and then just adding more. My hair was EXTREMELY SHINY AND SOFT. I was outside in the humidity and when I came back my hair was perfect.
I rated the product 4/5 for two reasons. The first was because I noticed that my hair seemed to pick up odors much faster. I did not care for that. I could smell what I had cooked for dinner in my hair. Also, it seemed to get dirtier faster...attracting dust and gunk from the outside and inside. Both times I used the product, my hair was no more than a day past my washing.
The second reason was what happened when I washed my hair after using the serum. When the water hit my hair, it felt like there was a lot of "product" in my hair. I washed extremely well. I don't know if this is customary, but I did not like it.
For these reasons, I won't be using this product often or any hair serum for that matter.
However, for those of you who like serums generally, I definitely think it is one to try and test out
~Jade~
I have used this a few times and bought it quite a while ago.
