westNDNbeauty
Well-Known Member
In preparation for flat ironing my hair later this week, I am completing a protein treatment followed by a series of moisturizing treatments. Today I purchased:
Silk Elements Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment $10
Biolage Conditioning Balm $44 (the really big jar)
One n' Only Argan Oil $8
I literally did a half and half conditioning treatment. After a protein treatment (aphogee 2 step) I parted my hair down the middle and applied (generously) the Silk Elements to one side and the Biolage to the other. With a plastic cap, I went under the dryer for 1 hour. When I rinsed there was no notable difference between how either side of my hair felt. I plaited my hair in 8 big plaits. Detangling was a breeze for both sides. Plaiting was also easy. Hair felt very moisturized all around.
The noticeable difference now appears as my hair dries. The side that I used the Silk Elements on is noticably smoother. My ends curl better (biolage side is frizzy) and not only does it look smoother, but feels so as well. It really does feel silky.
Before plaiting my hair, I used about 2 quater sized drops of Argan Oil and ran it through and massaged it into my hair. Smells nice. Hair felt great. I guess I'll be able to really review it when I put it to use the same way I use the Chi Silk Infusion (silk wrapping after flat ironing)
All in all, I am going to return that huge tub of Biolage back to Ulta and keep and eye out for Silk Elements Megasilk Moisture Treatment sales at Sallys. Heck! Even without a sale, I would still purchase. It's the bomb digity!
Will be doing another treatment (overnight) on Monday night. Will flat iron on Tuesday. Might post pics of the results. Stay tuned.
Update: So I have now unloose the braids I put in. I must say, there is a noticeable difference on each side. Both sides feels soft but visually and tactily different. The side I used Silk Elements on has a more defined braid-out. My fingers seems to just glide as I run my fingers from root to tip. It is also shinier. While the Biolage side exhibits a more looser (poofy) braid out with slightly more dull hair. I would compare the results to how your hair looks with the use of setting lotion in your braid outs to not using setting lotion. Use of setting lotion makes your hair smoother and more defined in whatever pattern you set it in (with a soft hold) as compared to not using setting lotion, you will have a pattern, but it will be looser and may not last as long.
DEFINITELY WILL BE RETURNING BIOLAGE TO ULTA TODAY! I'm glad they take used products back. One of the only reason I shop there (plus the discount coupons they send
Cant wait to condition again and flat iron!
Silk Elements Megasilk Moisturizing Treatment $10
Biolage Conditioning Balm $44 (the really big jar)
One n' Only Argan Oil $8
I literally did a half and half conditioning treatment. After a protein treatment (aphogee 2 step) I parted my hair down the middle and applied (generously) the Silk Elements to one side and the Biolage to the other. With a plastic cap, I went under the dryer for 1 hour. When I rinsed there was no notable difference between how either side of my hair felt. I plaited my hair in 8 big plaits. Detangling was a breeze for both sides. Plaiting was also easy. Hair felt very moisturized all around.
The noticeable difference now appears as my hair dries. The side that I used the Silk Elements on is noticably smoother. My ends curl better (biolage side is frizzy) and not only does it look smoother, but feels so as well. It really does feel silky.
Before plaiting my hair, I used about 2 quater sized drops of Argan Oil and ran it through and massaged it into my hair. Smells nice. Hair felt great. I guess I'll be able to really review it when I put it to use the same way I use the Chi Silk Infusion (silk wrapping after flat ironing)
All in all, I am going to return that huge tub of Biolage back to Ulta and keep and eye out for Silk Elements Megasilk Moisture Treatment sales at Sallys. Heck! Even without a sale, I would still purchase. It's the bomb digity!
Will be doing another treatment (overnight) on Monday night. Will flat iron on Tuesday. Might post pics of the results. Stay tuned.
Update: So I have now unloose the braids I put in. I must say, there is a noticeable difference on each side. Both sides feels soft but visually and tactily different. The side I used Silk Elements on has a more defined braid-out. My fingers seems to just glide as I run my fingers from root to tip. It is also shinier. While the Biolage side exhibits a more looser (poofy) braid out with slightly more dull hair. I would compare the results to how your hair looks with the use of setting lotion in your braid outs to not using setting lotion. Use of setting lotion makes your hair smoother and more defined in whatever pattern you set it in (with a soft hold) as compared to not using setting lotion, you will have a pattern, but it will be looser and may not last as long.
DEFINITELY WILL BE RETURNING BIOLAGE TO ULTA TODAY! I'm glad they take used products back. One of the only reason I shop there (plus the discount coupons they send
Cant wait to condition again and flat iron!
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, but I can't find the tub anywhere! I keep having to buy those $.99 packages. 
i'll try it again. guess i gotta bite the bullet and buy the jar. ♥
