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![The Style Mermaid by Kisty Mea • Kerastase Chronologiste
Kérastase Chronologiste was a product that was introduced years ago. It received so much praise from beauty editors and magazines, but was so-so received by consumers because it’s too expensive. The Chronologiste line was advertised as Kérastase’s finest restorative treatment that is perfect for all hair types, as if it was the hair’s holy grail. Like most hair products, the Chronologiste promises to leave the hair incredibly soft, supple and shiny. Not to mention, deeply nourished and strengthened. The special ingredients? The caviar pearls. [[MORE]]
I love my hair so much and I’m pretty much willing to do anything for it, regardless of the cost. So, I purchased my Chronologiste set for only S$225, which already includes the Kérastase Nutritive Bain & Conditioner and free shipping. This was the cheapest deal I can find online. In Singapore, Action Salon sells one box for S$250, and offers a hair treatment at S$350. Yikes.
The box contains a cream, a spatula, a bowl, a pump filled with pearl-like mixture (the caviar) and an instruction kit. The instruction kit states that you have to mix the cream (at least 20 grams) and pearls in the bowl and apply it to your hair. Let the mixture stay there for 10 minutes, then rinse and style as usual. It’s pretty simple to do but I have no idea why I need to DIY the process.
Thoughts On This Product:
To answer my own question: The pearls does not simply dissolve, even when in contact with water. You have to make sure that the pearls are mashed well with the cream.
It’s more ideal to try the treatment first at a salon, and see if it can provide results. But if you’re being charged $350 for a one time treatment, might as well get the whole box because it’s cheaper.
Obviously, it’s expensive. I would only recommend people trying this product out if they’ve tried all possible means to save their dry and damaged hair.
They say you have to use foil. I don’t know. I think that’s what they do in the salon, but it wasn’t stated in the instruction kit.
Was it worth it? I don’t know, to be honest. I started using the product right after I dyed my hair back to brown, and had the hardest time seeing any results. The texture of my hair didn’t change, it was still dry and frizzy. My hair was soft but not shiny. :(
Conclusion: It doesn’t work with my hair.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/96800ad9e9fead77b485a00fdc2af192/tumblr_mj6lamH6HV1qzpdhzo1_r1_1280.jpg)
Kerastase Chronologiste
Kérastase Chronologiste was a product that was introduced years ago. It received so much praise from beauty editors and magazines, but was so-so received by consumers because it’s too expensive. The Chronologiste line was advertised as Kérastase’s finest restorative treatment that is perfect for all hair types, as if it was the hair’s holy grail. Like most hair products, the Chronologiste promises to leave the hair incredibly soft, supple and shiny. Not to mention, deeply nourished and strengthened. The special ingredients? The caviar pearls.
![The Style Mermaid by Kisty Mea • There are two things that I like: cheap audio books and defined hair curls without applying heat. The latter sounds impossible to do, since most hairstyles either require chemicals or heat. But this product I discovered a few months ago will help you achieve that Victoria Secret hairstyle without burning your crowning glory! [[MORE]]
Everyone, meet the Curlformers / Hair Styling Roller Curler!;)
We first saw this item on Home Shopping Network (a TV shopping channel) for only PHP1200 or SGD37. The price was too much for a product that looks so simple. But one month later, we found the same item at a lesser price in Market! Market! and StreetDeals.sg.
In the Philippines, you can purchase this product for less than PHP500/SGD15. A reader even told me that they got this product for only PHP100/SGD3 in Divisoria. In Singapore, I purchased it from StreetDeals.sg for PHP550/SGD16.
The product is very easy to use. Just insert the wand inside the roller, use the hook to grab a section of your hair, then pull the wand to the other end of the roller. Adjust the curlers, if necessary. You can only achieve these curls if your hair is slightly damp, not wet.
This is what it’s supposed to look like:
Sorry if I can’t give you a full-blown result. My sister didn’t want to curl her hair that day and I have short hair.
This hair trick is 100% heatless but in order to achieve long lasting curls, you should keep the rollers for at least an hour and use a hairspray afterwards. You can also use a hair dryer to quicken the result but that would be then be a semi-heatless curls. :p
Disclaimer: The curls on the cover photo is an old photo and used a hair curler to achieve such effect. But the Curlformers should also give you the same result. :)
Photo Source](http://25.media.tumblr.com/fdacc0cbea34a0ca6fb2b57f173f3240/tumblr_mjz87zwpYS1qzpdhzo1_r1_1280.jpg)
There are two things that I like: cheap audio books and defined hair curls without applying heat. The latter sounds impossible to do, since most hairstyles either require chemicals or heat. But this product I discovered a few months ago will help you achieve that Victoria Secret hairstyle without burning your crowning glory!
![The Style Mermaid by Kisty Mea • I have a confession to make: I’m a hair product junkie.
Since my hair went through a lot of damage in 2012 — and I haven’t even had to bleach the whole head yet! — I made a point to really invest in hair products and tools. I did a lot of research just to find the right product for me, including the ingredients I should avoid and not to avoid, and so on. Since February last year, I’ve tried at least six brands or products to fix the irrevocable damage I have done to my hair.
Here’s are the list of products I‘ve tried last year:[[MORE]]
Redken Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner — Buy it Here
Red hair is so hard to maintain, it fades the fastest. So my first priority was to find the right product to keep the color as long as possible. I have no idea which shampoo to get so I relied heavily on online reviews.
Pureology was well-raved but it wasn’t available in any beauty stores I’ve visited in Singapore. So my next option was Redken. The Color Extend line received great reviews but for some strange reason, it made my scalp really itchy and gave me a bad case of dandruff. :(
Pureology Essential Repair Shampoo and Conditioner — Buy It Here
According to the Pureology website, the products are 100% vegan and sulfate-free. But ever since L’Oreal bought them, just like many brands, fans of this product say that the formulation has changed. I don’t know. Anyway, I bought mine at Bench Fix for 3K or less (I can’t really remember, sorry).
I like this product but I don’t love it either. The major drawback is the smell and the fact that it’s not locally available. I do believe, however, that it did extend the life of my hair color. :)
Kiehl’s Ultimate Thickening Shampoo — Buy It Here
I only used these products for a brief time only. I’ve always wanted to try Kiehl products but I refuse to change my skin care regimen. So I bought their hair products instead.
I’ve decided to get the thickening shampoo because one of the biggest problems of a bleach+dye hair combo is falling hair. The thickening shampoo was alright, it acted like any typical, normal shampoo except it smells like peppermint and every time I lather it to my hair, I am reminded of Regina George and her face. I can’t tell if it did thicken my hair though or lessened the hair I have to collect after every bath (TMI, I know..). Overall, I wanted to like this product but I guess the chemistry just wasn’t there. </3
L’Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Cellular Masque — Buy It Here
I cringe at the sight of that ugly watermark. What was I even thinking? Anyway, I love this hair masque. I love the texture, the smell and the effect it has on my hair. I strongly believe this product has helped protect my hair from the further damage it has to go through. I had to perm my bleached ends last December and my hair stylist was amazed that my hair received very minimal damage. :)
After consuming 2-3 tubs, I found out that it contains isoprophyl alcohol. Although rubbing alcohol is found in other hair products, I figured it’s time to find a new hair masque with less harsh ingredients (hoping there is such!). If all else fails, at least, I still have this product to go back to.
L’Oreal Nature’s Therapy Mega Moisture Nurturing Creme — Buy It Here
Slightly more expensive than the Absolut Repair. This product was created to save extremely damaged hair, but I felt it was doing the other way around. :( I also don’t like the smell and the packaging is so… un-L’Oreal like.
Kérastase Nutritive Oléo-Curl Intense — Buy It Here
My naturally wavy/curly hair loves this hair mask. It tames my curly hair, making it more manageable and bouncy. I just love, love, love it! <3 Since it’s under Kérastase, the tub is obviously quite expensive but it can last for 2-3 months of use (or longer… I’m just addicted to hair masques). Also, the cream is quite thick so you don’t really need to apply a lot.
Monaco Argan Oil
A Pinay saleslady at Venus Beauty Store recommended this product to me. It was a hell lot cheaper than Kérastase and it’s Argan oil. I have zero background about this brand and there’s no substantial review was available online. I just had to manually research each ingredient and I got a bit scared because of the (possible) nasty side effects. I regret spending $30-ish for this.
Virgin Olive and Coconut Oil
Olive oil is great for your hair but personally, I find it (along with mayo) incredibly icky and smelly. I switched to virgin coconut oil (VCO) because it smells great and it’s a wonderful pre-bleach/dye treatment.
When 2013 came, I decided to consume the remaining hair products I have and start anew. I wanted to test and see if there’s any difference if you use a complete hair care system. After all, these products claim that your hair will become silky soft and healthy with a little fine print: when used with the same brand shampoo and conditioner. Or something like that.
Right now, these are the products I’m using:
The Kérastase Nutritive Hair Care
From left to right: Bain Satin 2 shampoo, Masque Nutri-Thermique, Lait Vital conditioner, and Nectar Thermique (leave-in conditioner).
According to their website, these are supposed to nourish normal to very dry, curly or rebellious hair. Considering that I had a perm + semi-bleach + 3-4 dye job last month, my hair should be extremely be dead by now (but hair is really dead to begin with). I’ve been using this for 3-4 times and I can’t really tell if there’s any difference. My hair is in good shape but dyeing my hair back to a darker color made it more difficult for me to assess the product has any effect at all. I’m certain, however, that 1) they’re expensive, 2) they all smell really nice, and 3) I like the leave-in conditioner but I don’t like the packaging.
So that’s about my hair products 2012 recap. There’s one more product that needs to be reviewed but that will be featured on a separate post. Stay tuned! :)](http://24.media.tumblr.com/bc0f0a51eeea068a7aeb10353c444bca/tumblr_mis8rpS7iI1qzpdhzo1_r1_1280.jpg)
I have a confession to make: I’m a hair product junkie.
Since my hair went through a lot of damage in 2012 — and I haven’t even had to bleach the whole head yet! — I made a point to really invest in hair products and tools. I did a lot of research just to find the right product for me, including the ingredients I should avoid and not to avoid, and so on. Since February last year, I’ve tried at least six brands or products to fix the irrevocable damage I have done to my hair.
Here’s are the list of products I‘ve tried last year:
