I've used the mask, didn't even know this was Sally's line because I got it from a Korean BSS.
I really like the mask, it's very concentrated as I said in my previous post. You do NOT need a lot, I'm heavy handed and I don't even use too much. I just relaxed less than a week ago and washed already. I had a bit of breakage that was more than usual, more than I'm happy with, and wasn't caused by forced manipulation so I decided that this mask would be fitting to use since I tried it before and it seemed... strong. Kept it in for longer than recommended, my hair was super soft and very moisturized; breakage decreased immediately. However, there was no slip but my hair was softened.
Advantages:
- Thick yet smooth consistency that is easy to spread, this makes a little definitely go a long way
- Smells nice
- Short conditioning time but still long enough to seem like it's making a substantial difference; 7 minutes wait time
- Rinses out very easily and leaves hair feeling soft while wet
- Strengthens and limits breakage while giving the hair some moisture
- Softening + moisturizing to a degree
Disadvantages:
- Bootleg packaging
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- NOT suitable for long stretches, better for freshly relaxed hair
- Does not provide slip nor does it detangle (If a conditioner doesn't have slip, I at least like it be ultra softening and be able to detangle)
- Has a limit of only being able to be used twice a week
Masks tend to be very strong on my hair so I don't mind using it only when I'm freshly relaxed, this is the first mask I actually feel that does something and I like it. I don't know if it's a staple but I will definitely repurchase - I guess I don't want to rely on this mask like I do my regular conditioners. I can't really give a fair comparison to the original though; I tried it a while back and it was only the sample, I remember it being good but not super impressive for all the hype. Take that how you want to lol.
I suggest with this mask that you take a little then emulsify it by rubbing it between your palms before apply it because it may stick more to a certain area of the hair. It's a THICK mask lol, like... it don't move in the jar.
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