Nonpareil
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Okay, so I gave the Smooth-Intense (SI) an official try - used the whole line. I can truly say that it is comparable to the Kerastase Oleo-Relax line - ingredients are practically the same, packaging is the same, just a different choice of oil. I think you Kerastase snobs are paying too much, but if it feels good, do it. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif Just know, I along with the suits at Loreal are laughing at you.
I used the shampoo, the conditioner and masque together, the anti-frizz cream as a leave in, and the serum.
The shampoo was suprisingly non-stripping, and I could really see the anti-frizz stuff going to work - my curl was looser, although I know it's a temporary effect - I've been down this road before. Both the Kerastase and the Vive have Sodium Hydroxide but not enough to damage or alter.
The masque and conditioner were pretty good at detangling, and upon rinsing, it was like having a temporary relaxer (I have pics in my album of the conditioner doing its job).
I applied the anti-frizz cream and then rollerset my hair. While rollersetting, I applied the serum to the end of each section.
My hair dried silky smooth and shiny, very light and bouncy. I did flat iron with a little Ultra Sheen Creme Press, but I can attribute the overall result to the SI. I am now sporting a super-shiny, silky, bouncy, relaxed-looking pincurl 'do this week. My boyfriend thought that I had taken the plunge and relaxed.
I used the shampoo, the conditioner and masque together, the anti-frizz cream as a leave in, and the serum.
The shampoo was suprisingly non-stripping, and I could really see the anti-frizz stuff going to work - my curl was looser, although I know it's a temporary effect - I've been down this road before. Both the Kerastase and the Vive have Sodium Hydroxide but not enough to damage or alter.
The masque and conditioner were pretty good at detangling, and upon rinsing, it was like having a temporary relaxer (I have pics in my album of the conditioner doing its job).
I applied the anti-frizz cream and then rollerset my hair. While rollersetting, I applied the serum to the end of each section.
My hair dried silky smooth and shiny, very light and bouncy. I did flat iron with a little Ultra Sheen Creme Press, but I can attribute the overall result to the SI. I am now sporting a super-shiny, silky, bouncy, relaxed-looking pincurl 'do this week. My boyfriend thought that I had taken the plunge and relaxed.
