Review | Kérastase Elixir Ultime for Damaged Hair
It's a non-greasy multi-use oil which can be applied prior to shampooing or as a finishing touch after blowdrying. I've got a lot of similar products to this oil amongst my hair stash, though I've never actually purchased anything by this brand before. I have a vague memory of being left with very soft hair after a stylist at Headmasters applied a few drops of the original Kérastase Elixir Ultime when I road tested the Steampod for Black Beauty & Hair magazine way back in 2012. Fortunately this version for dry hair has been having the same effect. I've recently been wearing my hair straight and this oil gives my naturally dull hair a beautiful shine whilst taming those pesky flyaways. My hair feels so smooth after applying this oil that I have to resist the urge to run my fingers through it.
I usually like quite heavily scented products, though the smell of this product is reminiscent of baby wipes, which I'm not a fan of. Thankfully the smell is quite faint and I don't notice the scent once it's on my hair.
A final note is this particular size (50ml) is so handy for carrying around in my handbag, should I need to add a bit of shine or softness to my hair on-the-go. It's cabin-friendly too as its small enough to be allowed through airport security which is always a plus. Overall, it's a lovely little product though the cost is perhaps a little too high for me.
*sample. You can read my disclaimer here.
Have you tried any Kérastase products before?
Sounds nice!
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Thanks Andy x
DeleteThe Nutritive/Resistance line is awesome...The Oleo Fusion (a treatment used with a "booster", or by itself...I did the latter); Fondant Nutri-Thermique (for dry/very dry hair) which is where I fell inlove with the noticeable change; The Nutritive Masquintense in Thick (I used as a DC); Nectar-Thermique (leave-in) and... the Resistance line - the Ciment-Thermique, a reconstructor milk (also a leave-in). I used all these after my relaxer touch up to help with nourishment and strength with all the properties of a heat protectant. These products are "heat activated", to protect the hair fibres from rollerset, blowdry and/or flatironing, although to be safe I did incorporate a very tiny amount CHI Infusion/Brilliance. Remember with each product to be very light-handed using only the recommended amounts to rid weighing the hair down. I hope you enjoy them...as I did Lesley.
ReplyDeleteThey sound like interesting products. I really want to try CHI, I always read good things about the brand x
DeleteI love argan oil. It sounds like a great product.
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I love argan oil too! x
DeleteI love light oils when my hair is straight as it's all I use when it's in that style, I've not used anything from this brand xo
ReplyDeleteSame! If I use anything else my hair looks lank and greasy x
DeleteI always like the sound of Kerastase products but the price always makes me never buy them, i guess I need to bit the bullet one day and try something.
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DeleteI have always eyed their products but the price tag always deters me.
ReplyDeleteIt is a high price for what it is x
DeleteI have some sample from Kerastase that I really need to try. This oil sounds like a winner...love products that give shine without weighing my hair down. Plus, my hair does well with silicone, so I think I will have to give this a try.
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It's a very light oil. I don't find it weighs my hair down which is a winner for me x
DeleteSound really good alltjough it Sounds more like a serum than an oil. So the name can be a bit misleading.
ReplyDeleteWas it Easy to Wash off? Did you need sulfat shampoo?
Yeah, it's definitely more of a serum. I washed it out with a sulphate shampoo and that appears to have done the job x
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