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Kรฉrastase Genesis Review

Kรฉrastase Genesis Strengthening Conditioner

 

Aloha, Iโ€™m blogging live from a beautiful island here in the middle of the Pacific, sipping piรฑa colada while working on my tan โ€“ I wish. I am just kidding yโ€™all. But ya know what I mean. Iโ€™m having a vacation state of mind, lol. Arenโ€™t we all? Where will you go post-COVID?

 

I hope todayโ€™s review will inspire you to take a vacation somewhere warm and sunny when all this pandemic nightmare is over. But before you take that dream vacay, be sure to have a fabulous strong hair โ€” the type that can withstand fluctuating temperature, humidity, and strong wind.

 

Enter Kรฉrastase Genesis. My favorite haircare line for hair strengthening and reducing hair fall. If your hair is the type that becomes brittle due to extreme temperature such as this Winter, or you simply experience hair fall from brushing, then take a closer look at the promising hair-strengthening products from Kรฉrastase.

 

Kerastase Genesis Strengthening Conditioner

 

The Kรฉrastase haircare line fortifies and strengthens hair with different nourishing ingredients. It has ginger root to stimulate hair growth, edelweiss native cells for anti-aging, and arginine as amino acid to strengthen the hair. Additionally, the line has caffeine which also increases hair follicles and stops hair loss.

 

The Kรฉrastase Genesis line comes in lovely pink packaging and opens to a lemon scent as the top note. The dry down is quite musky, which may take some getting used to for some.

 

Kรฉrastase Genesis Strengthening Shampoo

 

Genesis Strengthening Shampoo for Normal to Oily Hair โ€“ Has a gel consistency that feels very light. It lathers very well and will not dry the hair. It is indeed an ideal shampoo for those whose hair strands tend to get oily quickly.

 

Genesis Strengthening Conditioner โ€“ Not too thick and not too watery. It is very creamy and easy to spread. You will only need a bit, and itโ€™s enough to condition the hair.

 

Kรฉrastase Genesis Strengthening Conditioner

 

Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp โ€“ One of the few hair serums I really like because the product doesnโ€™t only fortify my hair, it also reduces the frizz. Therefore, making my hair even more manageable, even the next day. Tip: apply when your hair is still damp.

 

Genesis Strengthening Hair Mask โ€“ Best to use once or twice a week only. The consistency feels like the Genesis conditioner but even thicker and denser. So, you only need a little bit of the product on your hair.

 

Genesis Strengthening Blow Dry Primer โ€“ Perfect when you subject your hair to constant heating and styling. Nowadays, since our lives mostly exist in virtual reality, I donโ€™t reach for this often. The Genesis Serum is what I tend to use more.

 

Kรฉrastase Haircare review

 

So, whatโ€™s the overall result of the Kรฉrastase Genesis line on my hair? Well, prior to using the products, Iโ€™ve had some hair breakage and hair fall, which made my hair look pretty thin. Now, Iโ€™m happy to report that there is a significant 50-60% improvement. However, the result will take some time. Probably about a month or a month and a half. My hair does look a lot thicker and stronger than before. Therefore, I recommend the Kรฉrastase Genesis haircare line. Additionally, I have a few tips to reduce hair breakage and hair fall:

 

  • Donโ€™t comb/brush your hair while still wet or damp.
  • Use a wide-tooth comb when brushing. Yeah, I know theyโ€™re not the most attractive hair combs in the world, but trust me (your long-lost dearest aunt :D), itโ€™s going to help your hair in the long run.
  • Be gentle to your hair, do not tie it always, unless youโ€™re working out.
  • Be very careful with scrunchies. They can dent your hair strands.
  • Keep your hair nourished with hair strengthening products, such as serums, leave-ons, and hair masks.
  • Go easy on hair coloring and hair strengthening products. Keep it au-naturel.
  • If your hair is long, be careful when you sit on a chair. Donโ€™t rub it at the back of your chair t (if your chair has a backrest). This might cause friction or dent your hair strands.
  • Pull your hair up towards the headboard when youโ€™re sleeping.
  • Do not massage your scalp too much when showering.
  • Take your vitamins (be it hair vitamins), get some sleep, and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
  • Lastly, love your hair. Whether curly, straight, thick, thin, oily, or dry. Itโ€™s your crowning glory. Itโ€™s what makes you unique and beautiful.

 

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Playa Hair Care Review

playa haircare

 

Hello. Here’s a hair care brand that’s been popping out of my Insta feed regularly and it’s got a really cool name – Playa. This is the hair care brand I have mentioned in one of my previous hair care posts that seems to be really interesting especially for those who need a boost of moisture for their hair and could also work for those with oily strands.

 

In this post, I will be talking about Playa’s Instagram-favorite Every Day Shampoo and Supernatural Conditioner. But before that, I would like to mention that this brand has Sephora’s clean seal, so, the products are pretty much made of all-natural ingredients and also cruelty-free. I love their concept of promoting effortless beauty by simplifying the hair care products we use, which I’m all for.

 

playa every day shampoo

 

Every Day Shampoo (8.45 oz: 28 USD) – This shampoo is made for all hair types and this has a pretty recognizable coconut scent. I also noticed some hints of honey plus some other natural oils. The overall scent composition gives a very tropical vibe. Not sweet, just sun, sand, and coconuts. The texture of this is like a thick gel and is slightly yellow-tinged. I find this to be foamy and this cleanses really well without the feeling of my strands drying. That’s because this shampoo is a very moisturizing one. The cleansing effect is very gentle and this keeps the hair moisturized without weighing it down. I believe this shampoo is meant for those with dry hair but will probably be a staple for me during the Winter months where my hair tends to experience some dryness. I also think that this is one of those shampoos that you can use every day.

 

playa every day shampoo

 

Supernatural Conditioner (8.45 oz: 28 USD) – This conditioner has a very interesting texture. This probably has the smoothest texture I’ve ever felt in a conditioner and most conditioners have a very smooth texture already. Yet this one feels very buttery smooth, yellow-toned, and has an interesting scent of coconut and some other edible oils. This somewhat reminds me of the Kiehl’s Crรจme de Corps in terms of consistency. I do find that using only a little bit of this is enough to coat and moisturize the hair. As a very moisturizing conditioner, I still recommend this for those with dry hair especially for those with frizz issues. Because of the amazing consistency and how good this conditioner performs, I think this will definitely make you feel supernatural ๐Ÿ™‚ and is definitely one of my top picks in hair conditioners out there.

 

playa every day shampoo review

 

Overall, with the neat packaging, clean ingredients, unique scent, and really good quality of this Playa Every Day Shampoo + Supernatural Conditioner, I think there is a lot to look forward to with this brand.

 

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(as well as the rest of my top moisturizing hair care finds)