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Hello everyone. Happy Friyay and happy weekend soon. It’s been a while since I talked about my all-time favorite haircare brand – Kรฉrastase. For me, Kรฉrastase is my ride-or-die haircare brand. Regardless of what my day is going to be or what the situation may call for, this brand always seems to nail my hair goals. I find their products to be reliable and they really deliver in solving your haircare needs. However, Kรฉrastase is a high-end haircare brand where not all of their products are made of natural clean ingredients and only a few are Sulfate-free.

 

Speaking of Sulfates. I try to avoid using haircare products that have Sulfates in them because even though Sulfate cleanses your hair thoroughly, it can also strip the natural oils from your strands and scalp, which can make them very dry in the long run. Also, it’s not advisable to use Sulfates on chemically processed or color-treated hair for the same reason that Sulfates are really stripping.

 

There are only a few Kรฉrastase products that I love, but I love them very much nonetheless. They are mostly Sulfate-free.

 

Kerastase Discipline Sulfate-Free Smoothing Shampoo & Cleansing Conditioner

 

Discipline Sulfate-Free Smoothing Shampoo & Cleansing Conditioner – These are the first-ever Kรฉrastase products I’ve ever tried years ago, and they’re still my faves nowadays. These are what you’d call hydrating and moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, and they definitely make your hair frizz-free, soft, and super manageable. The shampoo itself feels light and it lathers very well with just one drop. It leaves a moisturized feel after rinsing. The conditioner is very lightweight yet very moisturizing at the same time. It does have a distinctive scent that is pretty hard to describe, but it’s not heady or anything like that. What I really like about this duo is that this really makes the hair look relaxed even on hot and humid days. I would say that these are perfect for any hair types, but also especially for those with dry or damaged hair, and of course for those with chemically-processed, colored, permed, or treated hair.

 

Kerastase Reflection Sulfate-Free Shampoo

 

Another great Sulfate-free product from Kรฉrastase is the Reflection line. This line is geared towards color-treated hair. I especially love the Reflection Sulfate-Free Shampoo and it has a very interesting light floral scent. I find the consistency of it to be not as thick as the Discipline line above, yet it still delivers maximum hydration. Since it’s designed for color-treated hair, it aims to preserve color, add shine, and vibrance. So, take note, if you color your hair, this will work very well for you.

 

Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica Shampoo

 

For weekly cleansing, I use the Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica Shampoo. This is a very lightweight Sulfate-free cleansing shampoo that has Micellar Water as one of its main ingredients. I don’t think this shampoo is meant for those with dry hair since this can be a little too drying for everyday use. It is made of clean and natural ingredients though and it’s definitely gentle. However, I would say that this is more suitable for once or twice a week use/cleansing only because this can remove impurities and product build-up from the strands, but the Micellar ingredient of this might be too drying for some.

 

Products not mentioned here that I also love from Kรฉrastase is the Discipline Oleo-Relax Anti-Frizz Oil Serum. This lightweight dry hair oil can actually tame the frizz ASAP even with just a minute amount. I love using this on hot and humid days and it smells wonderful. I’ve read that this is also one of Jared Leto’s haircare faves. Now, judging from Jared’s/Jordan Catalano’s mane, he surely does have an amazing crowning glory.

 

Another product that I seem to love from Kรฉrastase lately is the Ciment Thermique Resistance Blow-Dry Primer for Damaged Hair. I received a sample of this and even though I’m still currently investigating this product, I have nothing but good impressions so far. The scent of this is a lovely fruity one and it doesn’t weigh the hair down. I love that this protects the hair from constant heat styling (up to 450ยฐF), and this also controls frizz and reduces breakage. Will talk more about this product soon once I’m done testing it.

 

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That’s it for my favorite Kรฉrastase products of all time guys. I don’t think I will be adding more to this roundup unless Kรฉrastase will come up with something extraordinary or perhaps will launch another Sulfate-free line. For now, I’m very satisfied with these haircare products and I highly recommend them.

 

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Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica Review

Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica

 

Hey Friends! Letโ€™s talk about hair care this time, shall we? Iโ€™m a longtime fan of Kรฉrastase hair care products, especially the Bain Fluidealiste Smooth-in-Motion Shampoo & Conditioner, reviewed HERE. Those are really good at controlling frizz even on a hot and humid weather. Recently, I received an email advertisement of one of Kรฉrastase new products, the all-natural Aura Botanica. Itโ€™s meant to be sulfate-free, no parabens and no silicones. The ingredients are handpicked and responsibly sourced, like Samoan Coconut and Moroccan Argan Oil. The goal is towards light and naturally glowy hair. Sounds really promising, especially the fact that itโ€™s Sulfate-free since my hair has been processed before. Itโ€™s always good to use hair care products that are sans sulfates if your hair has been permed, rebonded, relaxed or even colored so as not to strip the hair of its treatments and keeping it revitalized.

 

Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica Review

 

My first impressions of the Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica products were somewhat mixed. A lot of people liked it, while a lot were also a bit slightly critical about it. The scent is interesting in this hair care line. Itโ€™s smells like a floral musky perfume with some herbs. Itโ€™s not bad, in fact, itโ€™s a unique change that sets it apart from the scents of most hair care products, but there could be a possibility that you might get bored or annoyed with the scent in the long run.

Packaging comes standard like most Kรฉrastase hair products. They also come in travel sizes, though I wish they also come in pump containers for easy dispensing. Depending on the size, they can be pricey, but Kรฉrastase is always like that. They usually send in some decent size samples to try as well.

 

For this review, I have the Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica Shampoo and Conditioner.

 

Aura Botanica Bain Micellaire

  • Aura Botanica Bain Micellaire (80 ml: $24, 250 ml: $43) โ€“ Has natural micelles that removes dirt and impurities, leaving the hair lightweight, thoroughly cleaned, and nude to touch. No added oils or coating. Oh well, excited much, I find that I need to use a lot of this product in order to lather my hair well. It foams but not a lot. Pretty much the opposite of Kรฉrastase Bain Fluidealiste Smooth-In-Motion shampoo. Also, my hair felt really dry after rinsing. It kinda felt like it was stripped of all natural oils. Thoroughly cleaned? Yeah, but just a bit too drying for me.

 

kerastase Aura Botanica Soin Fondamental review

  • Aura Botanica Soin Fondamental (75 ml: $24, 200 ml: $45)โ€“ Meant to provide nutrition and controls frizz for that easy detangling due to its natural oil ingredients. For me, this conditioner is the game changer of the entire Aura Botanica line. It counteracts the dryness of the Bain Micellaire shampoo mentioned above. My hair felt well-moisturized but not heavy. It gives the right amount of volume and bounce, and it doesnโ€™t leave it oily looking the next day. I definitely like this conditioner a lot.

 

Verdict: I kinda expected more from the Aura Botanica collection. Given its spectacular marketing, ingredients, and price, I thought itโ€™s going to be really amazeballs. However, I love the effect that it did on my hair. True to its promise, my hair was not frizzy, it looked and felt clean, it didnโ€™t feel oily nor heavy and I love the bouncy feeling that it gave to my hair. Yet, I wonder how much of it was partly because of the Soin Fondamental Conditioner? If you find the Bain Micellaire to be also too drying for you yet you still want a sulfate-free Kรฉrastase shampoo, I suggest that you purchase the Bain Fluidealiste Smooth-In-Motion Shampoo and complement it with the Aura Botanica Soin Fondamental Conditioner, just like what Iโ€™m planning to do.

 

Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica review

 

The Kรฉrastase Aura Botanica Hair Care Line is available in http://www.kerastase.com

 

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